New Horizon Church: "We're a Work in Progress"
Welcome! NH is starting the year on point: Let's dial in and deepen our God-walk in 2021. There's something for everyone, no matter where you might be in your God-walk. We're glad you're here.
UPDATES.
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A new way of gathering virtually. Looking forward to our own gathering space for Sunday morning worship. Coming in February!
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NH Kids Ministry. Nursery for preschoolers is available on Sundays. We’ll announce elementary soon! Contact Katie@NewHorizonChurch.org.
Jr. High/Middle & Sr. High Axis Student Ministry. Off-site and virtual opportunities. We’ll announce on-site soon!. Contact Aaron@NewHorizonChurch.org.
ABOUT TODAY'S MESSAGE: "We're a Work in Progress"
We are works in progress. It’s critical for us to own this truth to enjoy a fruitful God walk. I'm not who I was, but I'm not who I will be. Let’s get back on that horse.
Scripture Passage. Luke 15:11- 32, The Prodigal Son
TODAY'S MESSAGE.
1. What are some of the characteristics of Luke’s writing and why is they important?
2. What do we learn about our God-walk from the characters in this parable?
• The father. (Ex. 34:6-7)
• The prodigal son. (James 4:10)
• The elder son. (Ephesians 4:32)
3. What keeps us from taking God’s grace for granted? (Luke 15:21)
4. What’s a particular ability is critical to enjoy a fruitful God-walk? (1 John 2:1)
5. What’s our goal as Christ-followers? (Philippians 3:12)
REFLECTIONS:
• What’s your first impression of the Parable of the Prodigal Son? Who do you identify with: The father, the elder son or the prodigal son? Why?
• How well do you receive God’s grace? Do you find it simple to receive God’s forgiveness? Or are you hard on yourself when you need God’s forgiveness?
WHAT NOW?
• Make following Jesus your life-goal. Philippians 3:12 makes a great daily prayer.
• Recognize you’re a work in progress. John 2:1 is a verse to rely on every day.