Horizons Video

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An answered prayer

2011-01-30T16:18:00.004-06:00

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Forgiveness

2011-01-16T17:09:00.000-06:00

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2010-12-26T07:23:00.000-06:00

Where are You Christmas?

2010-12-19T19:00:00.000-06:00

Horizons Christmas Show 2010.

You can download an MPEG2 by clicking here and locating the tab on the lower right side of the linked page.

2010-12-19T14:56:00.000-06:00

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Practicing the Presence of God in Worship

2010-11-14T14:03:00.000-06:00

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Sister Jessy

2010-10-31T18:45:00.000-05:00

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Sunday August 8

2010-08-08T06:33:00.001-05:00

Bob and Karl!

2010-08-01T15:19:00.002-05:00

God's Grace

2010-08-01T08:04:00.000-05:00

God's Grace Allows Us To Say 'No.'

2010-07-25T12:54:00.001-05:00

"God's Grace Calls Us into Fellowship."

2010-07-18T21:42:00.001-05:00

Running and Fellowship

2010-07-17T21:36:00.002-05:00

God's Grace That Makes Us Whole

2010-07-11T14:30:00.000-05:00

Running and Listening

2010-07-11T14:27:00.002-05:00

God's Grace

2010-07-04T19:45:00.001-05:00

God's Awe-Inspiring Grace

2010-06-27T15:03:00.001-05:00

Welcome Brian

2010-06-27T10:19:00.002-05:00

Some Bloopers

Farewell Steve

2010-06-20T21:25:00.013-05:00

The above video was produced for the farewell party for Steve and Trish as the final video between Steve Todd and Trever Rook.

Here are some bloopers!

Below is a video of the farewell party.
The video camera was, for the most part, unmanned and therefore is not in the best quality.
Unfortunately the tape also ended a bit early.
We hope the quality does not take away from your enjoyment.

the meadowlark still sings

2010-06-20T07:12:00.000-05:00

"I Walk by Faith"

It’s hard to believe that this will be my last Sunday to give the message as pastor at Horizons. During the last six years I’ve been very intrigued with the meadowlarks that make their home on the church’s property in the spring and early summer. Sometimes you’ll even find one on the highest peak of the building, singing its distinctive melody. Over these years the song of the meadowlark has been God’s little voice of encouragement to me when I’ve needed it, and I want to tell you about that. If you want to prepare your heart, read 1st Thessalonians 2:1-13, 19-20. See you Sunday! –Steve Todd

Erving Freeman Show with Jamie Brown

2010-06-18T13:04:00.001-05:00

The Erving Freeman Christmas Show with special guest, Jamie Brown!

Moving forward

2010-06-13T07:14:00.003-05:00

Whenever we face transition, it tends to put everything on hold for a while. But faith is all about taking that next step forward. Our June 13 service will include hearing from a few people about what that step of faith looks like for Horizons. You won’t want to miss hearing from Derek Steinacher, Susan Sapp, and Mike Leupold, plus a real life talk from Zack Moore!

Zach Moore

2010-06-13T07:00:00.000-05:00

WELCOME BACK JAMIE BROWN

2010-06-09T11:06:00.000-05:00

Farewell Party Promo

2010-06-09T06:53:00.002-05:00

Sunday June 6

2010-06-07T12:11:00.000-05:00

2010 Confirmation

2010-06-06T12:06:00.000-05:00

Guest Speaker?

2010-06-05T08:04:00.000-05:00

The God's Will Bible

2010-06-05T08:00:00.000-05:00

The Faith 5

2010-06-02T07:14:00.003-05:00

Bob & Karl & the Village Idiot (Part 1)

Sermon

Bob & Karl & the Village Idiot (Part 2)

An "Outtake"

Mike Leupold "A Tribute to Victor Borge"

2010-06-01T14:40:00.001-05:00

A while back, Mike paid tribute to Victor Borge by doing his rendition of Victor's famous "Punctuation Bit"

2010 Grads

2010-05-26T07:01:00.002-05:00

We are being watched, and we are ready

2010-05-23T16:33:00.001-05:00

Colossians 4:2-6
We are being watched. We know that. Those who don’t share our faith are keeping on eye on each of us to see if we really live what we believe. We know that whenever we talk with someone who doesn’t claim Christ, our faith is on trial. That’s why we’re always ready with a gracious word.

We have a new master now

2010-05-16T16:32:00.001-05:00

Colossians 3:18 – 4:1
It’s all about winning. It’s all about having the upper hand. It’s all about dominating and getting our way. You’re either a “have” or a “have not.” At least that’s the way the world works. But when we follow the way of Jesus, those hierarchical relationships melt into acts of love and service.

BRET GARNER "Secret Spy"

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Trading Up?

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Real Life

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We have cast off the old and put on the new

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Colossians 3:1-17
There are ways of behaving that will rob us of life--every time. They damage relationships. They destroy creation. They turn us into distorted versions of the people we were meant to be. And then there are ways of living that bring joy and harmony and gratitude--every time. We will live that way when we are being renewed in the image of our Creator.

Finding Yourself in the Bible with the Village Idiot

2010-05-09T06:00:00.000-05:00

Produced by Trevrook Follies

We have been surgically altered

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Colossians 2:6-23
When we say yes to Jesus’ invitation to belong to him, something inside us is removed. It’s a surgery of the soul—a “flesh-ectomy.” It was already dead, and it was bringing death to us. But he has taken it away and made us alive. Now the question every patient has to ask is this, “Am I ready to live?”

The book of Nehemiah & the Village Idiot

2010-05-01T06:36:00.000-05:00

Produced by Trevrook Follies

Pies!

2010-04-28T09:56:00.001-05:00

We move deeper into the mystery

2010-04-25T16:30:00.001-05:00

Colossians 1:24 – 2:5
All along God has been working his plan to reclaim his lost children. But few knew about it, until the time came for the mystery to be unleashed on the world. And once we hear it and embrace it, we want to move deeper into it, so we can experience all the treasures that come from knowing Christ.

Casting a Heavenly vision

2010-04-17T16:30:00.000-05:00

We sing an outlandish song

2010-04-11T16:28:00.001-05:00

Colossians 1:15-23
The universe has been singing this song ever since he created it. But among the “Sons of Adam” and the “Daughters of Eve,” the tune was lost. And we were lost. But he entered his world, so we might learn to sing it again. He sang it to us even with his dying breath. And there’s nothing that gives him more pleasure than to hear us singing it to the world.

Easter Morning

2010-04-05T15:52:00.003-05:00

Easter Children's Time

2010-04-05T15:51:00.000-05:00

The Holy One

2010-04-05T11:43:00.002-05:00

Easter Avatar

2010-04-04T06:58:00.002-05:00

The sci fi adventure hit Avatar focuses on a young marine named Jake Sully who starts out in a story about mining for the precious mineral unobtanium. But as an avatar, he begins to experience a different story, the story of the Na’vi who inhabit the moon Pandora. The heart of the film is about switching stories. Which story will Jake believe and live?

We find ourselves between two stories, the story of the world the way it is, and the new story Jesus is creating. Is it time to change stories? The answer to that question is huge, because the life you live will be based on the story you believe. We believe that the life-death-resurrection of Jesus is the turning point of the story God has been writing for thousands of years. We invite you to come along with us and step into his story. Mark 16:1-7; Colossians 1:9-14

Special Announcement

2010-03-29T15:30:00.005-05:00

A lot of you heard the news yesterday that after 14 years here at Horizons, Tricia and I will be leaving to serve the Faith-Westwood United Methodist Church in Omaha. This is not an appointment we were seeking or asking for, but it came to us and we have accepted it. We will remain at Horizons until late June. Your new pastor will begin July 1.

This has all transpired very quickly. As recently as January my district superintendent, Galen Wray, said he did not foresee me being asked to move this year. But two-and-a-half weeks ago I met with him and my bishop, Ann Sherer-Simpson, who told me I was needed at Faith-Westwood.

This has been one of the most heart-wrenching decisions we've ever been asked to make. How can we leave this great church and all of you we've come to love? During our period of prayer and discernment we often felt pulled in both directions.

For a long time I've wondered if we would stay at Horizons until I retired. That sounded appealing, because when I compare Horizons to other churches in the Nebraska Conference, I think, "Why would I leave this to go there?"

But I've known about Faith-Westwood by reputation for a long time, and I've thought before that this would be a church I could serve if asked. In my mind it's the only church in our Nebraska Conference that I could see myself serving at this time besides Horizons.

This letter is not good-bye. We have another three months before it's time for that. My top priority between now and then is to continue to be your pastor and to prepare the way for the pastor who will be following me. You can expect that Horizons' Staff-Parish Relations Committee will make an announcement about your new pastor sometime next month after Easter.

And we believe that you, the Horizons Community, are a strong church. You will make it through this transition, and you will thrive. We look forward to hearing reports in the coming years about how you are growing in faith, in service, and in bringing more people to faith in Christ.

Tricia and I love you, and we appreciate all the years we've had serving with you. Seeing God bring Horizons from nothing to what it is today has been one of the great joys of our lives. We look forward to being with you Easter Sunday at Horizons. We remain . . .

All for Christ,

Steve Todd

SERMON: Lost Hope Last Hope

2010-03-28T06:57:00.004-05:00

Many people say that the system has failed them--the healthcare system, the democratic system, the economic system. Many good people are casualties of cracks in the system. Jesus laid himself on that casualty list. Friends failed him. Religion failed him. The court failed him. The government failed him. The public failed him. The systems of this world will not save us. But there is Hope. To get ready, read chapters 26 and 27 from Matthew’s gospel.

SERMON "Astonished"

2010-03-21T09:04:00.002-05:00

Sometimes we read the Bible, but we don’t listen. When we slow down and listen, we may hear an invitation coming through. In Luke 5:1-11 Jesus invited some fishermen to put out into the deep water and let down their nets. The results astonished them.
(there was some technical issues in the recording of this sermon. We hope it does not take away from your enjoyment.)

SERMON "Standing"

2010-03-14T09:03:00.001-05:00

Standing
When we let our imaginations loose, we can experience the scripture in powerfully personal ways. Today we’ll meet the woman accused by the Pharisees of adultery and made to stand before the group. They want to know what Jesus has to say about her. It’s found in John 8:2-11. If you stay with your imagination long enough, you might discover that you’re kind of like the Pharisees, and the woman, and even Jesus.

SERMON "Looking"

2010-03-07T09:01:00.002-06:00

Looking
There’s something within you that’s waiting to meet God’s Word. When you hear it, you’ll know it. The Spirit is already calling you. Today we will hear that Word in Philippians 2:1-11 where we’re called to think like Jesus and look outside ourselves.

SERMON: "Deprived"

2010-02-28T08:55:00.000-06:00

Deprived
What if the Bible was more than a book that makes us feel guilty for not reading it? What if we could find delight in it? Today we’ll ride along in the chariot of a government official of the queen of Ethiopia in Acts 8:26-40. He’s reading a passage by the prophet Isaiah that mirrors his pain. After meeting Philip, his pain turns to joy.

VIDEO:"Therapy 1"

2010-02-27T10:11:00.000-06:00

SERMON: "Anointed "

2010-02-21T15:35:00.000-06:00

Anointed
Sunday we’ll experience how to not just learn from the Bible but how to enter into it so we can meet God there. We’ll explore Luke 4:14-30 where Jesus speaks in his hometown synagogue. He’s well received at first, but when his sermon turns a direction they don’t like, the scene turns ugly. Jesus said the Spirit of God was on him and he was anointed. He will anoint you with the Spirit, too.

God made me the way i am

2010-02-16T14:45:00.002-06:00

SERMON: "Whom Shall I Send?"

2010-02-14T09:15:00.001-06:00

Breaking News

2010-02-08T07:26:00.002-06:00

SERMON: “Scratch and Sniff"

2010-02-07T20:20:00.001-06:00

There’s no church quite like Horizons. We are unique—as every church is. So why does God have this church in Lincoln at this time? Who are we called to be that cannot be replaced by any other church? What’s our calling? What’s our flavor? If you scratch us, what do we smell like? On February 7, Pastor Steve will share with us his thoughts, based on 2 Corinthians 2:12-17.

Horizons' Student Ministries - Party in the USA!

2010-02-07T16:22:00.004-06:00

Originally aired at the 2010 Student Ministries Volunteer Bash. Also aired at Horizons' main service February 7, 2010.

Filming by: Alexis Bartek and Kaitlyn Steinacher

Editing by: Laurel Holmquist and Kaitlyn Steinacher

Sermon: "3 Stories"

2010-01-31T10:21:00.000-06:00

SERMON: "What I don't believe"

2010-01-24T15:25:00.002-06:00

God made me the way I am
This is a really tricky one, because we are God’s creation, but we’re also morally weak and physically frail. Is that God’s doing? Pastor Steve Todd says, “No!” And that’s why we need the work of the Spirit in us to overcome our sinful inclinations; see Romans 8:5. And in the resurrection, even our bodily infirmities will be healed.

SERMON: "What I don't believe"

2010-01-18T03:22:00.004-06:00

God will never give you more than you can handle
There’s a lot of comfort in a statement like this. And in some ways it’s true. But it’s also misleading--sometimes even hurtful. How much better to live by the Apostle Paul’s motto in tough times. You can find it in Philippians 4:13.

Things I don't Believe (Part III)

2010-01-17T09:17:00.000-06:00

SERMON: "What I don't believe"

2010-01-10T15:22:00.002-06:00

God helps those who help themselves
None of the statements in this series are completely wrong--that’s what makes them so dangerous. They contain just enough truth to get us to bite. But if you buy into this line, you could end up missing out on God’s grace completely. If you want to read about how God does provide, check out what Jesus says in Matthew 6:25-34.

Things I don't Believe PART 2

2010-01-10T06:56:00.000-06:00

"God helps those that help themselves"

Things I don't Believe

2010-01-04T07:14:00.000-06:00

What I don't believe

2010-01-03T15:13:00.001-06:00

You’ve heard this one. Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. And you probably won’t say it unless you have faith in God. But does “everything” really happen for a reason designed by God? Is it all part of God’s plan? Pastor Steve Todd says, “No!” But God is always at work; that’s the promise of scriptures such as Romans 8:28 and Genesis 50:20.

The Christmas Conspiracy

2009-12-25T13:23:00.000-06:00

So many Christmas movies and TV programs contain the line, “And isn’t that what Christmas is all about?” The problem is that they have no idea what Christmas is all about! While there’s a lot we can know about Jesus, we only know it partially. His birth, life, death and resurrection remain mysterious and wonder-full. And the greatest mystery is that while the fullness of God lives in him, he wants to impart his life in us, so we can take it into the world for others. (Read Colossians 2:2-10.)