New Horizons Community Church

04/11/2025

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05/26/2024

Today's Sermon Outline:
Beating Burnout!

*More than _______ of workers felt burned out as a result of the demands of their job.

*Burnout is a combination of mental, emotional, and physical __________________ from multiple sources.

The Difference Between Stress & Burnout:

1). Stress is short lived, related to a ________________ event.

2). Burnout is stress that feels ________________________.

Example: _________

He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. "I have had enough, LORD," he said. "Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors." Then he lay down under the tree and fell asleep. 1 Kings 19:4b-5

(3) Ways Burnout Manifest Itself:

1). You’ll find yourself easily _____________.

2). You’ll become vulnerable to ________.

*When we experience ongoing stress our Amygdala ___________, and the Prefrontal Cortex is ___________.

3). You’ll lose your _______________.

Common Mistakes We Make:

*We run ourselves into the ______________.

Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he himself went a day's journey into the desert. 1 Kings 19:3-4a

*We try to do _________________ on our own.

*We tend to ________ on the negative.

The Solution?
*One of the most spiritual things you can do to beat burnout is ________.

A Question To Ask:
*What do I need to find _______ rest.

“Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” 1 Kings 19:11-12

*True rest is found when you ___________ for the gentle whisper of God.

05/19/2024

Today's Sermon Outline:
Peace Of Mind...
Silence My Negative Thoughts!

*The Law of Cognition: What you ________ impacts what you _________, which impacts how you _____, which impacts what you ____.

“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.” Proverbs 4:23 NLT

Quote:
"No one is more _______________ in your life than you are, because no one _________ to you more than you do." - Dr. Paul David Tripp

(2) Foundational Truths:

1). Your _____________ have incredible power.

2). You have incredible ________ over your thoughts.

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:5-6

Why is negativity so toxic?
*We have what is called a __________________________.

*Negative events ______________ on our brains more quickly and linger longer than positive ones.

*____________ is a steroid hormone that your adrenal glands release into your body.

*Too much cortisol can cause ________ swings and ________ fogginess.
(4) Areas We’re Most Vulnerable:

1). Relational ____________. (a general distrust for people and their motives)
2). Negative _____________. (you gravitate to the worst possible outcome)
3). ____________ thinking. (your thoughts are polarized)
4). The _______ game. (it’s their fault, not mine)

Change the narrative:
*You replace those negative thoughts by making them _____________ to Christ.

Example: ______________

David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. 1 Samuel 30:6

*David, in the midst of an avalanche of negativity found ____________ in God.

How?
But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. Psalm 86:15

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Psalm 103:8

The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. Psalm 145:8

*You make those negative thoughts obedient to Christ by ________________ on His Word.
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11

Power Thoughts To Meditate On:

For ___________:
With God’s help, I will get rid of all bitterness and skepticism.
I choose to believe the best about others, to be kind, and loving. I will love and forgive others as Jesus has loved and forgiven me.

For _______________________:
God, by Your power, I take every thought captive and make it obedient to the truth of Christ. As I trust in You, Your peace will guard my heart, soul, and mind.

For _______________________:
As Jesus loved and accepted me, I will love and accept others.
Instead of always being right, I’m called to always be loving.
Instead of just making a point, I choose to make a difference.
In humility, I choose to love others above myself.

For _______________________:
God has given me a life and mind of my own. By His grace, I will own my choices and choose God’s best for me. In Christ, I will overcome.

05/12/2024

Today's Sermon Outline:
Peace Of Mind
Heal My Depressed Soul!

“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.” Proverbs 12:25 NKJV
“Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25 NLT

*Depression is a mood disorder that causes a ______________ ____________ of sadness and loss of interest.

___ out of ___ adults can experience depression in any given year.
It’s the leading cause of _________________ for ages 15-44.

Factors That Cause Depression:

1). __________________ Factors.

2). ________________ Factors.

The Spiritual Element
*In the 14th century, Depression was defined as having a depressed __________.

Example:_________
Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he himself went a day's journey into the desert. He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. "I have had enough, LORD," he said. "Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors." Then he lay down under the tree and fell asleep. 1 Kings 19:3-5

*The HALT Syndrome is an acronym for the four _______ ________ that affect your mood and behavior.

H______ (Physical)
A______ (Mental & Spiritual)
L________ (Relational)
T______ (Physical, Mental, Relational)

Two Ways God Helped Elijah:

*For Hunger, God provided ________ & _______.
All at once an angel touched him and said, "Get up and eat." He looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. 1 Kings 19:5-6

*For his Anger, Loneliness, and Tiredness, God sent the Angel to _______________ to him.
The angel of the LORD came back a second time and touched him and said, "Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you." So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. 1 Kings 19:7-8

(2) Truths To Remember When You’re Battling Depression:

1). Your emotions are valid, but they’re not _______________.

*Naming your emotions opens the door to ______________ your emotions.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

2). Your situation may feel hopeless but with God, there’s always ________.

05/05/2024

Today's Sermon Outline:
Heal My Anxious Mind!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

*In 2019 _____ out of ______ Americans said that they were anxious or extremely anxious.

*_______ of high school and college students report consistent and significant levels of anxiety associated with stress.

What is Anxiety?
*Anxiety is a ___________ feeling of nervousness, unrest, and uneasiness.

Example: _____________
"My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day long, "Where is your God?"; 5"Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? … My soul is downcast within me; …" Psalm 42:5-6

*Fear and worry are ___________ of Anxiety.

What is fear?
*Fear is the _________________ of a real or perceived threat.

Illustration: _____________

*A spider is present, the threat is ______.

*A spider isn’t present, the threat is ______________.

What is worry?
*Worry is a _____________________ that produces anxiety.

*The ____________ of a spider web alone, is enough to create anxiety.

(3) Things You Can Do:

1). You ______.

*_______________________ is the study of the relationship between the brain and a belief in God.

*"12 minutes of daily focused prayer, over an eight week period, can change the brain." - Dr. ____________________

*_______________ - to be anxious, to be concerned.

2). Turn your ____________ towards God.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:11

3). Focus on the ________________, not the problem.
A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" Mark 4:37-38

*Sometimes the only solution is to do _________ but _______ Jesus.

Why?
*Anxiety stems from a lack of confidence in our ___________ to handle challenges.

04/28/2024

Today's Sermon Outline:
The Most Dangerous Myths Of Mental Health!

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:23

*Your mental health consists of three areas: ______________, ____________, and _____________.

Two Mental Health Myths:

Myth #1: Christians shouldn’t _____________ with mental health issues.

Heroes Of The Faith Who Struggled:

*_________ battled anxiety and depression.

*________ ran away depressed because his life is threatened.

*___________ battled a personality disorder.

Myth #2: God __________________ about your mental health.

Cast your cares on the LORD
and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22

*The Holistic Approach takes the view that your emotional, physical, and relational wellbeing stems from the __________.

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart (_________) and with all your soul (___________) and with all your mind (_________) and with all your strength (___________).' The second is this: 'Love your neighbor (______________) as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." Mark 12:30-31

The Law Of Sowing & Reaping:
*Sow a thought, you reap an action. Sow an action, you reap a habit. Sow a habit, you reap your destiny.

“For as he/she thinks in his/her heart, so is he/she.” Proverbs 23:7 NKJV

*Neuroplasticity - the ability of the brain to form and reorganize ____________ connections.

Mental Health Statistics:
• 1 in 5 adults experience a mental health issue.
• 13.6 million adults in America live with a serious mental health issue.
• Close to 44 million adults will experience a mental health issue in a given year.
*The Average Delay from the onset of symptoms to getting treatment is ____________.

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” Isaiah 26:3 NLT

• Perfect peace isn’t the absence of trouble, it’s resting the full weight of your trouble on Jesus.

*The Hebrew word ________ translated means to prop up against.

04/28/2024

May is Mental Health Awareness month so we will kick off our series: "Peace Of Mind" with a foundational message. I hope you'll join us at 10:15 am.

04/21/2024

Today's Sermon Outline:

How To Study The Bible:
Studying Philemon (continued)

What We Know:
*Paul wrote this book from prison.
*This letter was written to Philemon.
*The letter is about Onesimus, a Runaway Slave who stole from his master.
*Paul is sending Onesimus back to Philemon.

4). Read slowly and ask Questions.

11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.” 12 “I am sending him-who is my very heart-back to you. Philemon 11-12

Did Paul talk to Onesimus about going back?

>Paul is asking Philemon to ___________ Onesimus.

We ask:
*What does this say about _______?
Not really

*What is God ________ to me?
Maybe, need more investigation, so read on...

17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. 18 If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. 19 I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay it back-not to mention that you owe me your very self. Philemon 17-19

NIV Study Bible (17-19):
“Even as Christ did for us with God the Father, thus Paul also does for Onesimus and Philemon.”

*_____________________; a German Priest, and Theologian, responsible for the reformation of the protestant church in the 16th century.
>His reference is about The Gospel.

>The Bible ______ about you, it was __________ to you.

5). Pray and Apply what God shows you.

(3) Main Characters:
Who do you relate to most?

>Paul, who is taking a _________ on someone.

>Onesimus, who needs _______________.

>Philemon who is being called to __________.

*Concordance: an alphabetical list of the ____________ words used in the Bible.

You need forgiveness?
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

You need to forgive someone?
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

What does this say about God?

>This says that God ______________.

What about Onesimus?
“He (Tychicus) is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.” Colossians 4:9

04/14/2024

Today's Sermon Outline:

How To Study The Bible:
Studying Philemon

1). Finding a Translation.
Comparison:
7 "For we have such great joy and consolation in thy love because the bowels of the saints are refresh by thee brother. 8 Wherefore thou I might though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient." Philemon 7-8 KJV
Or
7“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints. 8 Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do…” Philemon 7-8 NIV

2). Pick a time and place.
3). Finding the Context.
1“Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home:..” Philemon 1-2

We ask:
*Who: ________ wrote this book from prison.

*Whom: This letter was written to _____________.

>Brother or Sister - are fellow ___________ in the family God.

>Paul single’s them out because they help lead the church who meets in Philemon’s home

4 “ I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, 5 because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. 6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. 7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.” Philemon 4-7

8“Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, 9 yet I appeal to you on the basis of love. I then, as Paul-an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus- 10 I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains. 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.” Philemon 8-11

*What: The story is about Onesimus, a _____________________.

>Paul is reminding Philemon of his ______________ duty.

12 “I am sending him-who is my very heart-back to you. 13 I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel. 14 But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that any favor you do will be spontaneous and not forced. 15 Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back for good- 16 no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a man and as a brother in the Lord.” Philemon 12-16

*'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that means: for that/this __________. (v.8)

Why can Paul order Philemon?
>Paul is an __________.

>The word apostle means “one who is ________ _____” .

Example Letters:
“Paul, an apostle-sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father…” Galatians 1:1

“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God” Ephesians 1:1

>The Reason: Paul doesn't want to use his _____________ on his friend.

Why remind Philemon?
>Paul is sending Onesimus back to Philemon as a _________ ____________.

>Onesimus in Greek means __________, _____________, or beneficial.

04/07/2024

Today, We Start A New Series, How To Study The Bible. Here's Today's Sermon Outline:
Start With Five Steps

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

(2) Wrong Methods People Use To Study The Bible:

*They start at the __________________.

*They do the ________________ Method.

(5) Steps To Start Studying The Bible:

1). Find a ___________________ you can understand.

Two Elements:

a). Faithfulness to the ___________ of the original language.

*b). _______________.

My Recommendations:
Modern - NIV, & NLT
Old English - NKJV, ESV, & NASB

2). Pick a ________ and ________.

“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35

3). Seek to understand the ____________.

*Ask 3 Simple Questions: ______ wrote it, To _______ it was written, & ______ is the main story about?
Reading Plan: www.bibleproject.com

4). ________ slowly and ask _____________.

Ask: "What does this say about God? And what is God saying to me?"
Going Deeper:
Ask The S-P-E-C-K Questions:

*S - Is there a _____ to be avoided?

*P - Is there a ____________ to be claimed?

*E - Is there an ___________ to follow?

*C - Is there a ______________ to obey?

*K - Is there something to ______ about God?

5). ______ and _________ what you learn.
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22

Learn the Bible with media tools that guide individuals and groups in studying its story. Use our videos and other free online resources.

03/31/2024

Today's Sermon Outline:
Why Don’t You Want To Get Well?

Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. Here a great number of disabled people used to lie-the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, "Do you want to get well?" "Sir," the invalid replied, "I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me." John 5:1-7

(3) Challenges For Persistent Problems: The longer a problem persists...

1). The more _________________________ I become.

2). The more ________________ I make.

3). The more I will ________________________ for it.

Jesus wants to help us.

The problem:
*Jesus can’t fix what I’m willing to _____________.

*The biggest obstacle to Faith is the ________________.

*Until my _________ to get well, becomes ___________ than
my problem, I will never find healing.

Then Jesus said to him, "Get up! Pick up your mat and walk." At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. John 5:8-9

(3) Things To Know About Getting Well:

1). Jesus will do what I ___________ Him to do.

"Do you want to get well?" "Sir," the invalid replied, "I have no one to help me into the pool...

2). I don’t _____________ healing.

Here a great number of disabled people used to lie-the blind, the lame, the paralyzed.

3). Jesus will heal me in a way I don’t ______________.

"Get up! Pick up your mat and walk."

If/Then Principle:
*If I do what I ___________, Then Jesus will ________ in me what I can’t fix on my own.

03/24/2024

Today's Sermon Outline:
Why Do You Doubt?

*Doubt isn’t the end of faith, it’s the beginning of finding ________________.

While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have." Luke 24:36-39

Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. John 20:24

*Thomas missed out on the _______________ of Jesus.

So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it." John 20:25

*Thomas wanted a _____________________ experience with the risen Lord.

• Many have a second generation kind of faith.

*You can’t have real faith unless you _____________________ your doubts.

A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe." Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" John 20:26-28

*Jesus gave Thomas exactly what he _________ to believe.
"Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29

You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that-and shudder. James 2:19

*The difference between belief and believing is what you’re ___________ to do.

Examples:

*Peter; who denied Jesus, ___________ His Word.

*Paul; who hated Jesus, ___________ Him willingly.

*Rahab; who only heard about the things God did, ____________ anyway.


*Thomas; who doubted Jesus, received a ___________________ faith.

Me:
*Do I believe in Jesus enough to push through my doubts?