Horicon Baptist Church

Even after Christmas is over, the hunger remains. In John 6:1–40, Jesus confronts a crowd that has full stomachs but empty hearts—and He reveals Himself as the only One who can truly satisfy. This sermon explores how Jesus exposes our misplaced desires, invites us to look to Him by faith, and promises resurrection life to all who believe. Christmas is not just about a baby in a manger—it’s about t...

In Amos 4, God exposes the danger of religious activity without repentance. Israel was busy, generous, and sincere—but still enslaved by idols that exhausted them and ignored God’s warnings. Again and again, the Lord patiently called His people to return, until the warning became unavoidable: “Prepare to meet your God.” This sermon, preached during the season of Advent, presses the question we all...

The LORD’s judgment cannot be ignored, but God’s faithfulness shines even through judgment as He preserves a remnant by grace. Ultimately, we see how this warning finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the Lion of Judah who became the Lamb who was slain for His people. This passage calls us to tremble at God’s Word, repent of false assurance, and cling to Christ alone. For more sermons or informat...

What happens when God stops talking about “those people out there” and starts talking about us? In Amos 2, God turns the spotlight on His own people—showing four ways they provoked His judgment by rejecting His law, twisting His design, despising His grace, and fighting His discipline. But even in judgment, there is mercy for all who will stop passing conviction to others and finally take the shot...

When we hear about God judging “those nations out there,” it’s easy to nod along and feel comforted that justice is coming. But in Amos 1, God uses the judgment of the nations to turn the spotlight back onto His own people—warning us against complacency in times of prosperity and against hypocrisy in how we view sin. In this sermon, Omi helps us see how God’s roar of judgment both comforts a perse...

What does it look like to stay faithful in a world full of suffering, temptation, and spiritual danger? In this passage, Peter shows us three surprising ways God keeps His people: through humble submission, steadfast endurance, and the true grace of the gospel. The lion may roar, but the Lamb reigns and His grace is enough to carry us home. #1Peter5 #1PeterHBC #GraceAndTruth #StandFirmInGrace #Hor...

What does faithful church leadership look like? In 1 Peter 5:1–4, the apostle Peter gives us a picture of pastors who serve as fellow elders, exercise authority as patient overseers, and answer to Christ as under-shepherds. This passage reminds us that the church belongs to Jesus, that every pastor will one day give an account to the Chief Shepherd, and that every believer is called to follow godl...

Even though the book of Esther never mentions God’s name, His hand is unmistakably at work. Behind every coincidence, reversal, and rescue stands the sovereign Lord who delivers His people. In this overview of Esther, guest preacher Nathan Thrush shows how the story of hidden providence points us to the greater Deliverer—Jesus Christ. For more sermons or information about our church, visit Horicon...

Why does God allow His people to suffer? In 1 Peter 4:12–19, we learn that our trials aren’t random—they’re refining. God ordains them to purify His church, bless His people, display His glory, and strengthen our trust in Him. The same fire that tests our faith also proves its reality, because the God who allows the fire walks with us in it. For more sermons or information about our church, visit...

This Sunday we were blessed to hear from Pastor Bill Whittington as part of our pulpit swap with First Baptist Ticonderoga. From Psalm 73, we heard about how easily our hearts can envy the prosperity of the wicked and lose sight of what truly matters. But in God’s presence, everything changes. When we draw near to Him, our perspective is renewed, our longings are reshaped, and we can finally say w...

What does it mean to live like someone who’s already died and been raised again? In this passage, Peter shows us what new life in Christ really looks like—not in some heroic, far-off sense, but in the everyday stuff of prayer, love, hospitality, and service. It’s a call to ordinary faithfulness in the last days, empowered by the Spirit and aimed at the glory of God. For more sermons or information...

When should you speak, and when should you stay silent? In 1 Peter 3:13–22, we learn that God uses both our words and our suffering to declare His Gospel. Through our faithful witness, through Christ’s victorious suffering, and through the public testimony of baptism, God is proclaiming to the world that Jesus saves and reigns. For more sermons or information about our church, visit HoriconBaptist...

How do you reach family members who’ve already heard the Gospel but still won’t believe? In 1 Peter 3:1–12, Peter shows us that sometimes the loudest sermon isn’t shouted—it’s lived. Wives display the Gospel through a gentle and quiet spirit. Husbands display the Gospel through honor and understanding. And the whole church displays the Gospel together through unity, compassion, and blessing. Join...

In this opening session, Pastor Taylor Callen explores why hurry is not just a scheduling problem. Hurry is a spiritual crisis. Drawing from his own story of burnout and recovery, and leaning on insights from John Mark Comer, Kevin DeYoung, and others, he traces how our modern culture has discipled us into distraction, anxiety, and exhaustion. With biblical reflections from Luke 10, Mark 1, Psalm...

Nobody likes being told what to do. From toddlers throwing tantrums to grown adults rolling their eyes at laws, bosses, teachers, or even pastors, our hearts resist authority. And yet Peter writes to Christians living under Nero — a cruel emperor who lit believers on fire — and says, “Be subject for the Lord’s sake.” Why would God call us to something that feels so unnatural? In this passage, we f...

What does it mean to be God’s people in a world that rejects us? In 1 Peter 2:1–12, we see four covenant privileges that define our identity in Christ: we are saved by the gospel, built into God’s temple, chosen as priest-kings, and called to live as strangers in this world. When rejection comes, our joy and boldness remain unshaken—because in Christ, we know who we are. #1Peter2 #BecomingWhoWeAre...

What does it mean to live as God’s people in exile? In 1 Peter 1:13–25, we see four marks of the Christian life: hope set fully on Christ, holiness that reflects our Father, reverent fear shaped by the precious blood of the Lamb, and earnest love grounded in the imperishable Word. Together these form the portrait of a Passover People—ransomed, redeemed, and reconciled. For more sermons or informat...

What does it mean to live with joy as God’s people in a world filled with suffering? In 1 Peter 1:3–12, Peter shows us how to rejoice as elect exiles: by praising God for new birth, rejoicing through trials, and marveling at the gospel preached by the Spirit. Because even in the furnace of suffering, God is refining our faith until we reflect the image of His Son. #1Peter1 #WhenThroughFieryTrials...

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The book of Exodus ends with God’s glory filling the tabernacle—His dwelling among His people. But the door is closed. Access is still denied. This closing scene points us to our need for a greater Mediator, the true image of God, who perfectly obeyed the Father’s will and opened the way into His presence. In Christ, the story of Exodus finds its fulfillment—in the past through the tabernacle, in...

What does it mean to be a priest—not in a robe or temple, but in everyday life? From Adam in the garden to Jesus on the cross, the Bible tells one story of a priesthood that begins in Eden and culminates in Christ. In this sermon, we explore how Christ fulfills the priesthood—and how every believer is now called to live as a priest in God’s kingdom. #Genesis #Exodus39 #KingdomOfPriests #Priesthood...

What do the robes of an ancient priest have to do with your life today? In Exodus 39, the priestly garments are finally finished—but no one’s wearing them. The tabernacle is ready—but God hasn’t come down. It’s a moment of beauty, tension, and longing. And it all points to Jesus—the only one worthy to carry our names, bear our judgment, and clothe us in righteousness. Join us as we uncover how the...

In Exodus 38, we’re reminded that God delights to build His dwelling place through the joyful obedience of ordinary saints—people who surrender their time, gifts, and lives to Him. Not every offering is holy. But the ones made in faith and joy? He uses them to bring heaven to earth. #Exodus38 #ExodusHBC #HeavenOnEarth #LivingStones #FaithfulAndOrdinary #HoriconBaptistChurch #GraceAndTruth #FaithCo...

God doesn’t just drop His presence anywhere—He prepares a place. In Exodus 38, we see the altar and basin constructed exactly as God commanded, using costly materials and willing hearts. The people gave what they had, and God used it to make a holy place for His glory to dwell. This passage points us to Jesus—the better altar, the greater cleansing, and the only way to draw near to God. For more s...

We had a special guest preacher this 4th of July weekend! Thank you Travis Moses for bringing the word this morning.