Horicon Baptist Church

Not everything that looks godly is godly. In 1 Timothy 4:1-10, Paul warns Timothy about false godliness that adds to God’s Word, forbids what God has given, and burdens consciences with man-made rules. But true godliness is different. True godliness is trained by the truth, nourished by God’s Word, received with thanksgiving, and motivated by grace. Because God is the Savior of all people, especia...

What holds a church together? In this sermon, Pastor Taylor reflects on five years of ministry at Horicon Baptist Church and walks through Paul’s description of the church as the household of God, the church of the living God, and the pillar and buttress of the truth. The church is called to hold the Gospel firm and hold it high, but the Gospel is also the foundation that creates, sustains, and pr...

We were grateful to welcome Elder Ken Burl from Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church to preach God's Word this Sunday. From 2 Corinthians 4:7–5:21, Ken reminded us that though we are weak and frail jars of clay, we carry the priceless treasure of the Gospel. Christians can endure suffering and hardship because our hope is not in this world, but in the resurrection and the eternal glory that await...

The household of God does not only need faithful shepherds. It also needs faithful servants. In 1 Timothy 3:8-14, Paul shows us that deacons must be tested, trustworthy servants whose lives display the gospel they confess. Deacons and deaconesses are not merely practical helpers; they are Christ-like servants who protect the peace of the church, strengthen the ministry of the Word, and reflect the...

Why does Paul call the desire to be an overseer a “trustworthy saying”? Because pastors are entrusted with preaching and protecting the gospel: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” In 1 Timothy 3:1–7, Paul shows us what kind of men should shepherd Christ’s church—men who desire the work, live as examples worth following, shepherd their homes well, are tested by time, and are respect...

In one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament, Paul reveals something our culture desperately needs to hear: God’s design for men and women is not arbitrary, oppressive, or outdated. His design is good. In this sermon, we explore biblical masculinity and femininity, the distortion of God’s design through sin, and the hope of redemption through Jesus Christ, the promised offspring...

This past Sunday, we had the privilege of welcoming Hunter Allison to preach at Horicon Baptist Church. Hunter is a deacon at Redeemer Reformed Presbyterian Church and has been a longtime friend of Horicon Baptist. It was a joy and encouragement to have him open God’s Word for our church family. In John 13:1-17, Hunter walked us through the incredible scene of Jesus washing His disciples’ feet on...

What is the mission of the church in a politically divided world? In 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Paul calls Christians not to panic, rage, or place their hope in political power, but to pray for all people because Christ is the one mediator for all people and the Gospel must go to all people. Join us as we explore why the church’s mission is not to build a Christian empire, but to peacefully proclaim the Gos...

What do you do when people walk away from the faith? How can someone who once seemed sincere drift into false teaching, shipwreck their life, or completely abandon Christianity altogether? In 1 Timothy 1:12-20, Paul reminds Timothy that the gospel is not for perfect people, but for sinners in desperate need of mercy. Paul points to his own story as proof that Jesus Christ came into the world to sa...

“God expected too much of me.” Have you ever felt that way? In this passage, we discover that God’s commands are not the problem, but misunderstanding them is. When used wrongly, they burden us or get ignored. But when used rightly, they reveal our need for Jesus and lead us into true life. For more sermons or information about our church, visit HoriconBaptist.com. #1Timothy #1TimothyHBC #GodsLaw...

What is the most important thing a church is called to do? In 1 Timothy 1:1–7, the apostle Paul reminds us that the church must guard the gospel from false teaching and pursue the love that flows from a transformed heart. True Christian teaching speaks with God’s authority, confronts false doctrine, and ultimately produces genuine love among God’s people. Join us as we explore why protecting the t...

Who is worthy to stand in the presence of a holy God? Psalm 24 asks one of the most important questions in the Bible—and gives a surprising answer. The one worthy to ascend the hill of the Lord is the King Himself. In this message we explore how Psalms 15–24 build a unified story that points to Jesus Christ: the only one with clean hands and a pure heart, the victorious King of glory who opens the...

Psalm 23 is more than a funeral Psalm. It is a song of comfort, hope, resurrection, and the care of the Good Shepherd. For more sermons and information, visit HoriconBaptist.com #Psalm23 #InTheHouseOfTheLordForever #Psalm23HBC #GoodShepherd #JesusOurShepherd #ResurrectionHope #HoriconBaptistChurch #FaithComesByHearing

Psalm 22 is one of the clearest prophetic windows into the suffering of Jesus Christ in the entire Old Testament. Written centuries before the crucifixion, this Psalm describes the agony of the suffering servant, the cries of faith in the midst of suffering, and the incredible hope that God will ultimately vindicate His people. In this sermon, we explore how Psalm 22 points directly to the cross o...

Where do you go when life feels uncertain, dangerous, or unstable? In Psalm 16, David shows us the secret to a joy that cannot be shaken. Real joy doesn’t begin with pretending we’re good enough—it begins with honest confession and taking refuge in God. As David declares, “I have no good apart from you.” When we stop trusting in ourselves and start trusting in the Lord, we discover a joy that hold...

If a holy God dwells in perfect purity, who could possibly stand in His presence? Psalm 15 asks one of the most searching questions in the Bible: Who is worthy to dwell with God? The answer reveals both the impossible standard of God’s holiness and the incredible hope found in Jesus Christ, the only truly blameless one. For more sermons or information about our church, visit HoriconBaptist@gmail.c...

Psalm 13 confronts a question many Christians are afraid to ask: What do you sing when life hurts? In this message, we explore the biblical language of lament—how God invites His people to bring their sorrow, questions, and pain directly to Him. Rather than pretending everything is fine, Scripture teaches us a better path: honestly bringing our sorrows to God, confidently bringing our requests to...

What do you do when lies surround you, when wickedness feels celebrated, and when suffering seems constant? In Psalm 12, we see that God is not distant from the brokenhearted. He hears the cries of the oppressed, He speaks pure and trustworthy promises, and He preserves His people through every trial. In his first sermon, John Maab walks us through three reasons we can have hope in the midst of su...

What happens when the foundations of your life are destroyed? In Psalm 11, David faces a crisis that threatens everything — and instead of fleeing in fear, he sings. This Psalm teaches us three unshakable certainties: the Lord is our refuge, the Lord sees all, and one day the righteous will behold His face. When everything feels unstable, where do you run? And if you lost everything… would Christ...

What does it really mean to be blessed? Is happiness found in success, comfort, or wealth—or somewhere else entirely? In Psalm 1, God sets before us two paths, two influences, and two outcomes. This sermon calls us to examine what shapes our lives, where our delight truly lies, and how real, lasting fruit is found—not through effort, but through delighting in God’s Word and abiding in Christ, the...

The book of Amos is uncomfortable—and necessary. In its final chapter, God confronts religious hypocrisy, false security, and empty worship, reminding us that His justice cannot be escaped. But Amos does not end in despair. It ends with hope: God promises to preserve a remnant and restore His people through the promised Son of David. Join us as we see how judgment and mercy meet in Christ, and why...

What happens when God’s people keep up religious appearances but quietly resent His Word? In Amos 8, the Lord confronts a kind of hypocrisy that looks faithful on the outside but is hollow at the core—and He warns of devastating consequences: final judgment, suffering neighbors, remembered sin, and ultimately, a famine of hearing the Word of the Lord. This sermon calls us to examine whether we tru...

Amos 7 confronts us with a sobering question: whose word will we trust? In this passage, we see the difference between faithful and unfaithful mediators of God’s Word—those who plead for mercy and speak truth plainly, and those who silence God’s voice to protect comfort and tradition. Amos reminds us that God takes His Word seriously, that judgment begins with the household of God, and that false...

What kind of worship does God actually accept? In Amos 5:18–6:14, God confronts His own people—not for worshiping false gods outright, but for offering worship that had grown hollow, self-focused, and disconnected from justice, grace, and repentance. This passage exposes the danger of longing for God’s justice while living unjustly, forgetting the grace that saved us, and growing comfortable in wo...

At the start of a new year, God calls His people to more than self-improvement—He calls them to repentance and true life. In Amos 5:1–17, we hear God’s lament over Israel’s refusal to return to Him and His urgent invitation to seek the Lord and live. This message exposes the danger of worshiping a god made in our own image and reminds us that seeking God must be paired with seeking good, loving ju...