We continue our series about the Jewish foundations of the Christian faith. Your discussion questions this week are: Discussion Questions1. What does the Hebrew word “Barukh” reveal about how God defines blessing?2. In Genesis 12:1–3, what does it mean that “all peoples on earth will be blessed through” Abraham? How does Jesus fulfill that?3. How d…

Join us at Horizon for a special Mother's Day Service as we honor the mothers in our community. The message entitled "Blessings of Moms" will be identical at all three services on Sunday, May 11th.

We continue our series about the Jewish roots of Christianity. This week's discussion questions are below: Discussion Questions May 41. What were some things you were taught about the Old Testament growingup? How did that shape your view of the Torah?2. The Hebrew word *Torah* means "instruction" or "direction." How does thisdefinition affect how we…

Birth announcements offer the best kind of news: a new family member is on the way! In the book of Matthew, we’re urged to expect the return of Christ with that same sort of excitement. It’s joyous, yes, but delivery isn’t easy. Metaphorically speaking, the world is in labor, and He is the only person who can soothe the pains of a fallen world. An …

‘Mindfulness’ is a cultural buzzword. Its recent popularity seems tied to the digital age, as we struggle to disconnect from interruptions and information. But did you realize that God has been urging us to live “in the moment" since the beginning of humanity? In fact, the Bible provides numerous examples of this ancient art that can help center us…

We kick off a new series about the Jewish people and how Israel affects our Bibles and the roots of Christinaity. Discussion Questions for this week are1. Why is it important to understand the Jewishness of the Bible and of Jesus?2. How does realizing that most of the Bible was written by and about Jewishpeople shift the way we read it?3. What chal…

Birth announcements offer the best kind of news: a new family member is on the way! In the book of Matthew, we’re urged to expect the return of Christ with that same sort of excitement. It’s joyous, yes, but delivery isn’t easy. Metaphorically speaking, the world is in labor, and He is the only person who can soothe the pains of a fallen world. An …

Bring your questions. Bring your doubts. Bring your friends to hear from a skeptic and doubter, Steve Kissing. He is the author of Running From the Devil. Join Horizon as Chad Hovind is put on the spot and wrestles with the issues of faith. Presented in a lively interview format, filled with impromptu fun and unexpected twists, you won't want to mi…

In our April 20 Easter Sunday gathering we wrap up our miniseries about why Jesus had to die. This week's discussion questions are below: April 20, 2025 Discussion Questions1. Have you ever had to reboot a device to fix a problem? How does that experience connect with the idea of Jesus rebooting creation through the resurrection?2. Colossians 1:18 …

Is the Empty Tomb a fictional story or a historic event? Is there evidence that Jesus rose from the grave, and if so, what difference does it make in our lives? Come investigate the evidence, experience the joy, and check out the Forgiveness opened to everyone at the empty tomb at Easter.

We continue our micro series about why Jesus had to die. This week's discussion questions are below: April 13 Discussion QuestionsWhat do you feel when you think about death—fear, peace, confusion, something else? Why?2. How has your perspective on death changed over time, if at all?3. The sermon argues that Jesus died in order to defeat death. How…

An artist’s job is to create works that attract attention or evoke emotion -- a dramatic story, a colorful moment, or an inspiring person. It’s no wonder that throughout history, painters and sculptors have chosen to depict Jesus; He makes great subject matter for art. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Rembrandt, and thousands more have h…

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His …

An artist’s job is to create works that attract attention or evoke emotion -- a dramatic story, a colorful moment, or an inspiring person. It’s no wonder that throughout history, painters and sculptors have chosen to depict Jesus; He makes great subject matter for art. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Rembrandt, and thousands more have h…

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His …

We kick off a new series about why Jesus had to die. This week's discussion questions are below: April 6 Discussion Questions1. Why do you think the question “If God can do anything, why did Jesus haveto die?” is such a powerful or challenging one?2. Dallas Willard suggests that God’s goal is to create a community of free,loving beings. How does th…

We conclude our series on trials, by talking about the fires Satan throws into our lives. This weeks discussion questions are below: March 30, 2025 Discussion Questions What does Peter mean when he tells believers to "cast all your anxiety on Jesus"? How does this relate to spiritual battles?Have you ever experienced a time when you felt like you w…

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His …

An artist’s job is to create works that attract attention or evoke emotion -- a dramatic story, a colorful moment, or an inspiring person. It’s no wonder that throughout history, painters and sculptors have chosen to depict Jesus; He makes great subject matter for art. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Rembrandt, and thousands more have h…

We continue our series in 1 Peter with a look at why trials often surprise us. This week's discussion questions are: March 23 Discussion QuestionsPeter tells believers not to be surprised by suffering (1 Peter 4:12). Why do we often feel surprised when we face hardships? 2. How does the idea of suffering as a "refiner’s fire" change the way we view…

An artist’s job is to create works that attract attention or evoke emotion -- a dramatic story, a colorful moment, or an inspiring person. It’s no wonder that throughout history, painters and sculptors have chosen to depict Jesus; He makes great subject matter for art. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Rembrandt, and thousands more have h…

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His …

We continue our series about trials and overcoming them from 1 Peter. This week's discussion questions are below: Discussion Questions March 161. Peter compares trials to a refiner’s fire. Can you think of a time in your life when a difficult situation made you stronger? How did it refine you rather than destroy you?2. What are some common ways peo…

An artist’s job is to create works that attract attention or evoke emotion -- a dramatic story, a colorful moment, or an inspiring person. It’s no wonder that throughout history, painters and sculptors have chosen to depict Jesus; He makes great subject matter for art. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Rembrandt, and thousands more have h…

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His …

We continue our series about trials and stress, by looking at 1 Peter 2. The discussion questions for this week are: 1. Have you ever experienced a trial or season of suffering that ultimately shaped you for the better? How did it change you? 2. Peter compares suffering to a refining fire that reshapes us. How does this metaphor help us understand …

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His …

An artist’s job is to create works that attract attention or evoke emotion -- a dramatic story, a colorful moment, or an inspiring person. It’s no wonder that throughout history, painters and sculptors have chosen to depict Jesus; He makes great subject matter for art. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Rembrandt, and thousands more have h…

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His …

An artist’s job is to create works that attract attention or evoke emotion -- a dramatic story, a colorful moment, or an inspiring person. It’s no wonder that throughout history, painters and sculptors have chosen to depict Jesus; He makes great subject matter for art. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Rembrandt, and thousands more have h…

We kick off a new series about trials and stress and pressure. How do we respond when it feels like life is an inescapable furnace? We’ll look at Peter’s words to the early Christian’s facing persecution under the tyrant Nero, and I hope all of us will find the courage, the endurance and the faith to keep going, keep loving our neighbors and keep p…

Jesus prepared His inner circle for the climax of His story -- something momentous was on the way. The book of Matthew records His instructions, as He explained how to best weather life’s dangers, including the impending storm of His own betrayal and crucifixion. His words weren’t only relevant to His disciples; the strategies He taught can help us…

In our final message in our series about doubt, we explore the prayer of a father who tells Jesus, "I believe, help my unbelief." The discussion questions this week are: 1. Have you ever prayed, “Help me God”? What was the situation, and what happened after that prayer? 2. Where do you see yourself on the Engel Scale of belief? What step might be n…

We continue our series about Thomas the famous doubting disciple. This week's discussion questions are: 2/16/25 Discussion QuestionsThe sermon contrasts Thomas's nickname "Twin" with the later label "Doubter." How does understanding his original nickname change your perception of him?What are the key differences between genuine doubt and cynicism, …

You may remember from childhood a series of hand gestures accompanied by the rhyme, “Here is the church, here is the steeple. Open the doors and see all the people.” Is that what comes to mind when you think of a church? Or do you simply picture a building? For centuries, churches weren’t buildings. They were just a group of people who were focused…

Jesus prepared His inner circle for the climax of His story -- something momentous was on the way. The book of Matthew records His instructions, as He explained how to best weather life’s dangers, including the impending storm of His own betrayal and crucifixion. His words weren’t only relevant to His disciples; the strategies He taught can help us…

We cancelled our February 9 Sunday gathering due to sickness. Here is a quick mini message from Alex and this week's discussion questions:Have you ever experienced a season of doubt in your faith? If so, what was that experience like?How do you typically respond when you have doubts about God? Do you lean in, push away, or something else?Does knowi…

Jesus prepared His inner circle for the climax of His story -- something momentous was on the way. The book of Matthew records His instructions, as He explained how to best weather life’s dangers, including the impending storm of His own betrayal and crucifixion. His words weren’t only relevant to His disciples; the strategies He taught can help us…

You may remember from childhood a series of hand gestures accompanied by the rhyme, “Here is the church, here is the steeple. Open the doors and see all the people.” Is that what comes to mind when you think of a church? Or do you simply picture a building? For centuries, churches weren’t buildings. They were just a group of people who were focused…

We continue our series about doubt by talking about what it means to have child like faith.2/2/25 Discussion QuestionsHow has your understanding of "childlike faith" been shaped by your own experiences in church or religious settings?Have you ever felt that your questions or doubts were unwelcome in your faith community? If so, how did that experie…

You may remember from childhood a series of hand gestures accompanied by the rhyme, “Here is the church, here is the steeple. Open the doors and see all the people.” Is that what comes to mind when you think of a church? Or do you simply picture a building? For centuries, churches weren’t buildings. They were just a group of people who were focused…

Jesus prepared His inner circle for the climax of His story -- something momentous was on the way. The book of Matthew records His instructions, as He explained how to best weather life’s dangers, including the impending storm of His own betrayal and crucifixion. His words weren’t only relevant to His disciples; the strategies He taught can help us…

We continue our series on doubt and look at what James says about people who doubt. This week's discussion questions are below:Discussion Questions 1/26/251. Growing up, were you ever made to feel like doubt was a weakness or a sin? How has that impacted your faith or view of God? 2. How does the meaning of the Greek word diakrinoo (doubt) reshape …

You may remember from childhood a series of hand gestures accompanied by the rhyme, “Here is the church, here is the steeple. Open the doors and see all the people.” Is that what comes to mind when you think of a church? Or do you simply picture a building? For centuries, churches weren’t buildings. They were just a group of people who were focused…

Jesus prepared His inner circle for the climax of His story -- something momentous was on the way. The book of Matthew records His instructions, as He explained how to best weather life’s dangers, including the impending storm of His own betrayal and crucifixion. His words weren’t only relevant to His disciples; the strategies He taught can help us…

You may remember from childhood a series of hand gestures accompanied by the rhyme, “Here is the church, here is the steeple. Open the doors and see all the people.” Is that what comes to mind when you think of a church? Or do you simply picture a building? For centuries, churches weren’t buildings. They were just a group of people who were focused…

Jesus prepared His inner circle for the climax of His story -- something momentous was on the way. The book of Matthew records His instructions, as He explained how to best weather life’s dangers, including the impending storm of His own betrayal and crucifixion. His words weren’t only relevant to His disciples; the strategies He taught can help us…

Our Jan 19 Sunday gathering is canceled due to an impending winter storm. Here's a quick Look at the Psalms from Alex.Exploring Doubt in the PsalmsReflecting on Doubt: Many Psalms, such as Psalm 13 or Psalm 22, express raw feelings of doubt and despair. How do these Psalms resonate with your own experiences of questioning or uncertainty in faith?Th…

We continue our series about doubt by exploring how doubt is possible both when God doesn't answer our prayers, and even when he does. This week's discussion questions are:1. How do you view the relationship between faith and doubt? Can doubt coexist withfaith, or does it feel like they are always in opposition?2. Have you ever experienced doubt in…