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Horizon is one church in many locations in the SW Portland Metro Area. We exist to encourage people to follow Jesus with their whole heart.
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Horizon is one church in many locations in the SW Portland Metro Area. We exist to encourage people to follow Jesus with their whole heart.
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In our final message in our series about the Bible, we talk about how this book came together.Af Horizon Community Church
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Few people go through life without difficulty. Tough times often define the way we see the world. For some, a rough patch beats them down; they’re left battered and hopeless. For others, a challenge forces them to rise to the occasion; they’re fortified by the trial and better for having survived it. The Greeks believed challenges were vital for gr…
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Jesus Lords over Sabbath|Matthew 12:1-21
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Horizon was founded with a motto: Yours to Explore. The idea was to create a place where people could comfortably investigate faith and God. That notion wasn’t something we grasped casually; it came directly from Jesus. His posture was warm, confident, and welcoming. He stood before skeptics and encouraged them to ask questions, test His miracles, …
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We continue our series about the terms and titles people apply to the Bible by talking about sola scriptura and whether or not it is a biblical idea.Af Horizon Community Church
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Few people go through life without difficulty. Tough times often define the way we see the world. For some, a rough patch beats them down; they’re left battered and hopeless. For others, a challenge forces them to rise to the occasion; they’re fortified by the trial and better for having survived it. The Greeks believed challenges were vital for gr…
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Jesus Offers Rebuke and Rest|Matthew 11:20-30
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Horizon was founded with a motto: Yours to Explore. The idea was to create a place where people could comfortably investigate faith and God. That notion wasn’t something we grasped casually; it came directly from Jesus. His posture was warm, confident, and welcoming. He stood before skeptics and encouraged them to ask questions, test His miracles, …
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Does the Bible Have Errors and Contradictions?
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This week we discuss inerrancy, and what means and does not mean as we continue our series about the Bible and the human terms we've developed define it.Af Horizon Community Church
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Few people go through life without difficulty. Tough times often define the way we see the world. For some, a rough patch beats them down; they’re left battered and hopeless. For others, a challenge forces them to rise to the occasion; they’re fortified by the trial and better for having survived it. The Greeks believed challenges were vital for gr…
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Jesus Delivers Deep and Compelling Teaching|Matthew 11:1-19
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Horizon was founded with a motto: Yours to Explore. The idea was to create a place where people could comfortably investigate faith and God. That notion wasn’t something we grasped casually; it came directly from Jesus. His posture was warm, confident, and welcoming. He stood before skeptics and encouraged them to ask questions, test His miracles, …
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We continue our series about the Bible and the theological terms used to describe it. This week we discuss inspiration and what it means to say scripture is inspired by God.Af Horizon Community Church
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Few people go through life without difficulty. Tough times often define the way we see the world. For some, a rough patch beats them down; they’re left battered and hopeless. For others, a challenge forces them to rise to the occasion; they’re fortified by the trial and better for having survived it. The Greeks believed challenges were vital for gr…
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Jesus Delivers Deep and Compelling Teaching|Matthew 10:21-42
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Horizon was founded with a motto: Yours to Explore. The idea was to create a place where people could comfortably investigate faith and God. That notion wasn’t something we grasped casually; it came directly from Jesus. His posture was warm, confident, and welcoming. He stood before skeptics and encouraged them to ask questions, test His miracles, …
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We kick off a new series about the scriptures, and what it means to be authoritative, inerrant and inspired and whether or not those titles are helpful as we look for Jesus.Af Horizon Community Church
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Few people go through life without difficulty. Tough times often define the way we see the world. For some, a rough patch beats them down; they’re left battered and hopeless. For others, a challenge forces them to rise to the occasion; they’re fortified by the trial and better for having survived it. The Greeks believed challenges were vital for gr…
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Jesus Multiplies Impact with Everybody|Matthew 9:35-10:20
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Horizon was founded with a motto: Yours to Explore. The idea was to create a place where people could comfortably investigate faith and God. That notion wasn’t something we grasped casually; it came directly from Jesus. His posture was warm, confident, and welcoming. He stood before skeptics and encouraged them to ask questions, test His miracles, …
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We wrap up our series in Matthew for 2024, and we end with Matthew 13 and the final verses that say Jesus didn't do many miracles in Nazareth because of their lack of faith.Af Horizon Community Church
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Jesus Transforms Lives and Families|Matthew 9:18-34
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Horizon was founded with a motto: Yours to Explore. The idea was to create a place where people could comfortably investigate faith and God. That notion wasn’t something we grasped casually; it came directly from Jesus. His posture was warm, confident, and welcoming. He stood before skeptics and encouraged them to ask questions, test His miracles, …
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We hear idioms all the time, certain phrases that guide our lives. These adages can steer our thinking and sharpen decision-making. Maybe a grandparent said it; maybe you heard it from a teacher or coach. Maybe your parents hammered home their wisdom in a well-worn axiom. Some are movie quotes, some were penned by a classic author, but quite a few …
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Parables About Weeds, Yeast and Seeds
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We continue working through Matthew 13 and a long collection of parables about what the kingdom of God is like.Af Horizon Community Church
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Jesus Forgives Sin and Loves Sinners | Matthew 9:1-17
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Horizon was founded with a motto: Yours to Explore. The idea was to create a place where people could comfortably investigate faith and God. That notion wasn’t something we grasped casually; it came directly from Jesus. His posture was warm, confident, and welcoming. He stood before skeptics and encouraged them to ask questions, test His miracles, …
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We hear idioms all the time, certain phrases that guide our lives. These adages can steer our thinking and sharpen decision-making. Maybe a grandparent said it; maybe you heard it from a teacher or coach. Maybe your parents hammered home their wisdom in a well-worn axiom. Some are movie quotes, some were penned by a classic author, but quite a few …
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We continue our series in Matthew 13, by looking at the parable of the Sower.Af Horizon Community Church
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We hear idioms all the time, certain phrases that guide our lives. These adages can steer our thinking and sharpen decision-making. Maybe a grandparent said it; maybe you heard it from a teacher or coach. Maybe your parents hammered home their wisdom in a well-worn axiom. Some are movie quotes, some were penned by a classic author, but quite a few …
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Jesus Leads Combat and Rescue |Matthew 8:18-34
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Horizon was founded with a motto: Yours to Explore. The idea was to create a place where people could comfortably investigate faith and God. That notion wasn’t something we grasped casually; it came directly from Jesus. His posture was warm, confident, and welcoming. He stood before skeptics and encouraged them to ask questions, test His miracles, …
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In our August 4, Sunday gathering we jump into Matthew 13, and do a deep dive into parables and the power of story.Af Horizon Community Church
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We hear idioms all the time, certain phrases that guide our lives. These adages can steer our thinking and sharpen decision-making. Maybe a grandparent said it; maybe you heard it from a teacher or coach. Maybe your parents hammered home their wisdom in a well-worn axiom. Some are movie quotes, some were penned by a classic author, but quite a few …
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Jesus Meets People Where They Are |Matthew 8:1-17
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Horizon was founded with a motto: Yours to Explore. The idea was to create a place where people could comfortably investigate faith and God. That notion wasn’t something we grasped casually; it came directly from Jesus. His posture was warm, confident, and welcoming. He stood before skeptics and encouraged them to ask questions, test His miracles, …
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We wrap up Matthew 12, by looking at some weird verses about demons and Jesus ignoring his biological family. We discuss the reasons why some people bristle at the idea of calling a church a family, and we set ourselves up for next week's discussion of the parable of the sower and the soil.Af Horizon Community Church
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We hear idioms all the time, certain phrases that guide our lives. These adages can steer our thinking and sharpen decision-making. Maybe a grandparent said it; maybe you heard it from a teacher or coach. Maybe your parents hammered home their wisdom in a well-worn axiom. Some are movie quotes, some were penned by a classic author, but quite a few …
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Deliver Me From My Giant Enemies |Psalm 143
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Psalms is essentially a book of worship and expression. From the very beginning, God’s people have reached for it to find meaning during times of triumph, grief, praise, humility, and questioning. The book’s ability to help us put words to our feelings is one of its greatest features. Join Horizon as we do a deep dive into the Psalms, understanding…
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In our July 21 Sunday gathering, Alex explores Matthew 12 and Jesus' rebuke of those who asked for signs. We discuss "putting out a fleece" and how often we use spiritual language to hide our selfish choices.Af Horizon Community Church
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We hear idioms all the time, certain phrases that guide our lives. These adages can steer our thinking and sharpen decision-making. Maybe a grandparent said it; maybe you heard it from a teacher or coach. Maybe your parents hammered home their wisdom in a well-worn axiom. Some are movie quotes, some were penned by a classic author, but quite a few …
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Saved by the God Who Calms the Storm |Psalm 107
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Psalms is essentially a book of worship and expression. From the very beginning, God’s people have reached for it to find meaning during times of triumph, grief, praise, humility, and questioning. The book’s ability to help us put words to our feelings is one of its greatest features. Join Horizon as we do a deep dive into the Psalms, understanding…
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Why Do I Keep Feeling Anxious When I Pray for Peace?
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In Matthew 12, Jesus has a discussion with the Pharisees and he says they are bad trees producing bad fruit. In our July 12, Sunday gathering we discuss what good fruit looks like and what why we feel stuck with things like anxiety, lust and greed.Af Horizon Community Church
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Learning To Love the People You Live With
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Join Horizon as Ryan Ventura, Family Ministry Director, teaches you how to have joy in your family life with a message titled "Comedy of Heirs: Learning To Love the People You Live With."
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Meditating on A God Who Controls Nature| Psalm 104
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Psalms is essentially a book of worship and expression. From the very beginning, God’s people have reached for it to find meaning during times of triumph, grief, praise, humility, and questioning. The book’s ability to help us put words to our feelings is one of its greatest features. Join Horizon as we do a deep dive into the Psalms, understanding…
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We continue our series in Matthew by talking about the unforgivable sin that Jesus mentions in Matthew 12. What is it? How do we know if we have done it?Af Horizon Community Church
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What would you ask for if you could ask God for anything? Do you think He would answer? Believe it or not, God takes requests. Numerous times in the Bible, we are told, “Ask and you'll receive.” The Creator of the universe listened to bold prayers from the likes of Abraham, Solomon, Jabez, and even Jesus. And, yes, He wants to hear your requests to…
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Cry to the Dead-End Deliverer| Psalm 77
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Psalms is essentially a book of worship and expression. From the very beginning, God’s people have reached for it to find meaning during times of triumph, grief, praise, humility, and questioning. The book’s ability to help us put words to our feelings is one of its greatest features. Join Horizon as we do a deep dive into the Psalms, understanding…
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The New Testament authors paint the biggest enemies to who Jesus was and what he was trying to do as the Pharisees, ultra conservative religious people who memorized the Old Testament and kept all the moral rules, but used religion to mask their own evil and wield it as a weapon to control people. Together we discuss how to avoid these same traps a…
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Panting After God's Presence| Psalm 42
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Psalms is essentially a book of worship and expression. From the very beginning, God’s people have reached for it to find meaning during times of triumph, grief, praise, humility, and questioning. The book’s ability to help us put words to our feelings is one of its greatest features. Join Horizon as we do a deep dive into the Psalms, understanding…
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What would you ask for if you could ask God for anything? Do you think He would answer? Believe it or not, God takes requests. Numerous times in the Bible, we are told, “Ask and you'll receive.” The Creator of the universe listened to bold prayers from the likes of Abraham, Solomon, Jabez, and even Jesus. And, yes, He wants to hear your requests to…
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We continue our series in Matthew, by looking at an unusual passage that mentions an apocalypse and we examine how the word was used differently in the first century and how we need God's eyes to see what we are facing today.Af Horizon Community Church
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What would you ask for if you could ask God for anything? Do you think He would answer? Believe it or not, God takes requests. Numerous times in the Bible, we are told, “Ask and you'll receive.” The Creator of the universe listened to bold prayers from the likes of Abraham, Solomon, Jabez, and even Jesus. And, yes, He wants to hear your requests to…
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Keeping Your Faith's Feet Form Slipping Into Doubt| Psalm 73
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Psalms is essentially a book of worship and expression. From the very beginning, God’s people have reached for it to find meaning during times of triumph, grief, praise, humility, and questioning. The book’s ability to help us put words to our feelings is one of its greatest features. Join Horizon as we do a deep dive into the Psalms, understanding…
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We continue our series in Matthew and explore the concept of Hades and Hell, as we look at Jesus' strongly worded rebuke to the good religious cities that refused to repent and recognize him as King.Af Horizon Community Church
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Seek the Father in the Cave of Crazy | Psalm 34
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Psalms is essentially a book of worship and expression. From the very beginning, God’s people have reached for it to find meaning during times of triumph, grief, praise, humility, and questioning. The book’s ability to help us put words to our feelings is one of its greatest features. Join Horizon as we do a deep dive into the Psalms, understanding…
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What would you ask for if you could ask God for anything? Do you think He would answer? Believe it or not, God takes requests. Numerous times in the Bible, we are told, “Ask and you'll receive.” The Creator of the universe listened to bold prayers from the likes of Abraham, Solomon, Jabez, and even Jesus. And, yes, He wants to hear your requests to…
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Are You a Fan or a Follower of Jesus
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We continue our series in Matthew by looking at 11:7-19 where Jesus compares his generation to children who want to watch others play, but don't want to actively get involved. They want to see a prophet in the desert, but want to ignore his message to repent.Af Horizon Community Church
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Walking Through the Valley of Death | Psalm 23
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Psalms is essentially a book of worship and expression. From the very beginning, God’s people have reached for it to find meaning during times of triumph, grief, praise, humility, and questioning. The book’s ability to help us put words to our feelings is one of its greatest features. Join Horizon as we do a deep dive into the Psalms, understanding…
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