Galatians 5:16-26 ESV

Romans 8:1 ESV

The Struggle Is Real is a five-week series for anyone who's ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life's battles. From temptation and addiction to shame, regret, unforgiveness, and spiritual dryness, we'll discover that while the struggle is real, so is the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us as we learn how God meets us in our weakness, strengthens us in the fight, and leads us toward lasting freedom. You don't have to face the struggle alone.

Why do I keep doing what I said I would never do again?

Romans 7:15–25 ESV

Romans 8:1 ESV

New Horizon Church is on a mission to lead people to Jesus and teach them how to follow Him. Located in Durham, NC, you can learn more about who we are by visiting www.newhorizonchurch.tv

Fight For The Family - Strong faith and a Shifting Culture

The Struggle Is Real is a five-week series for anyone who's ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life's battles. From temptation and addiction to shame, regret, unforgiveness, and spiritual dryness, we'll discover that while the struggle is real, so is the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us as we learn how God meets us in our weakness, strengthens us in the fight, and leads us toward lasting freedom. You don't have to face the struggle alone.

Week two - Help- I Can't forgive - Ephesians 4:31-32

The Struggle Is Real is a five-week series for anyone who's ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life's battles. From temptation and addiction to shame, regret, unforgiveness, and spiritual dryness, we'll discover that while the struggle is real, so is the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us as we learn how God meets us in our weakness, strengthens us in the fight, and leads us toward lasting freedom. You don't have to face the struggle alone.

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My Secret Battle

2 Cor. 12:9-10

The struggle Temptation, addiction, shame, regret, inner battles is real, but so is the power of the Holy Spirit at work within us.

Psalm 32: 1 - 5

Condemnation says, “You’re hopeless. Run away from God.”

Conviction says, “This is hurting you. Come home to God.”

Hebrews 4:13

Confession is all about us agreeing with God and allowing him to heal what we’ve been hiding.

"I have found David a man after my own heart."

What we conceal keeps us stuck, but what we confess begins to heal.

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New Horizon Church is on a mission to lead people to Jesus and teach them how to follow Him. Located in Durham, NC, you can learn more about who we are by visiting www.newhorizonchurch.tv

August 9th 2026

Dwanye Sayre

In this "Built Different" sermon series, we walk through the book of Ephesians, learning the truth that our identity in Christ changes everything about how we live: our relationships, our mindset, our purpose, and our daily decisions.

Because of what God has done for us, we don’t just believe differently, we live differently. A changed identity produces a changed lifestyle

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New Horizon Church is on a mission to lead people to Jesus and teach them how to follow Him. Located in Durham, NC, you can learn more about who we are by visiting www.newhorizonchurch.tv

July 26, 2026

Dwanye Sayre

In this "Built Different" sermon series, we walk through the book of Ephesians, learning the truth that our identity in Christ changes everything about how we live: our relationships, our mindset, our purpose, and our daily decisions.

Because of what God has done for us, we don’t just believe differently, we live differently. A changed identity produces a changed lifestyle

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New Horizon Church is on a mission to lead people to Jesus and teach them how to follow Him. Located in Durham, NC, you can learn more about who we are by visiting www.newhorizonchurch.tv

July 26, 2026

Kevin Mathias

In this "Built Different" sermon series, we walk through the book of Ephesians, learning the truth that our identity in Christ changes everything about how we live: our relationships, our mindset, our purpose, and our daily decisions.

Because of what God has done for us, we don’t just believe differently, we live differently. A changed identity produces a changed lifestyle

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Ephesians 4:17 – 5:2

Ephesians 3:16

Ephesians 3:20

You live differently because you are different

Philippians 3:8-14

The deepest intimacy with Christ is reserved for those who stop negotiating the terms of surrender.

We are formed by the relationships in which we live whether they are wholesome and life-giving or ugly and destructive.

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New Horizon Church is on a mission to lead people to Jesus and teach them how to follow Him. Located in Durham, NC, you can learn more about who we are by visiting www.newhorizonchurch.tv

July 19, 2026

BJ Brantley

In this "Built Different" sermon series, we walk through the book of Ephesians, learning the truth that our identity in Christ changes everything about how we live: our relationships, our mindset, our purpose, and our daily decisions.

Because of what God has done for us, we don’t just believe differently, we live differently.

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Message Notes

-Grace doesn't just save you...it sends you

-The church isn't an event we attend...It's a body we belong to

-Ephesians 4:11-16 ESV

-God's Plan Isn't Just Salvation… It's Spiritual Maturity

-2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV

-Every Believer Has A Role & Every Role Matters… A LOT!!!

-Leaders Equip - People Serve

-Growth Happens In Community

-Mature Believers Don't Just Consume—They Contribute.

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New Horizon Church is on a mission to lead people to Jesus and teach them how to follow Him. Located in Durham, NC, you can learn more about who we are by visiting www.newhorizonchurch.tv

July 12, 2026

Charlie McNeill

In this "Built Different" sermon series, we walk through the book of Ephesians, learning the truth that our identity in Christ changes everything about how we live: our relationships, our mindset, our purpose, and our daily decisions.

Because of what God has done for us, we don’t just believe differently, we live differently.

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Message Notes

• BECAUSE OF WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST, WE NOW LIVE DIFFERENTLY FOR CHRIST.
• WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON?
• ONCE YOUR IDENTITY IS ROOTED IN CHRIST, EVERY OTHER IDENTITY FINDS ITS PROPER PLACE.
• THE CROSS DOESN'T JUST SAVE INDIVIDUALS—IT BUILDS A FAMILY.
• THE GOSPEL IS PERSONAL... BUT IT WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE PRIVATE.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13–15

• BECAUSE OUR UNITY ISN'T BUILT ON WHAT WE HAVE IN COMMON. OUR UNITY IS BUILT ON WHO WE HAVE IN COMMON JESUS CHRIST.

Scripture: Galatians 3:26–28

Scripture: John 17

• BECAUSE A DIVIDED CHURCH SENDS A CONFUSING MESSAGE ABOUT A RECONCILING SAVIOR.
• THERE ARE NO OUTSIDERS IN GOD'S FAMILY.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19–20

Scripture: Romans 15:7

• BELONGING ISN'T THE REWARD FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY. IT'S OFTEN WHERE SPIRITUAL GROWTH BEGINS.
• UNITY IS PROTECTED, NOT PRODUCED.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1–3

• OUR JOB ISN'T PRODUCING UNITY.
• OUR JOB IS PROTECTING WHAT JESUS PURCHASED.

Scripture: Colossians 3:12–15

• THE DEVIL CANNOT TAKE AWAY THE UNITY JESUS CREATED. BUT HE WILL DO EVERYTHING HE CAN TO CONVINCE US TO NEGLECT IT.
• WE BELONG TO ONE BODY WITH ONE MISSION.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4–6

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12

• THE CHURCH ISN'T A SHOW YOU COME TO WATCH. IT'S A FAMILY YOU HELP BUILD.

Scripture: John 13:34–35

• THE CHURCH ISN'T AN EVENT WE ATTEND. IT'S A BODY WE BELONG TO.
• ARE YOU JUST ATTENDING THE CHURCH... OR ARE YOU BELONGING TO THE BODY?

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New Horizon Church is on a mission to lead people to Jesus and teach them how to follow Him. Located in Durham, NC, you can learn more about who we are by visiting www.newhorizonchurch.tv

July 5, 2026

Charlie McNeill

In this "Built Different" sermon series, we walk through the book of Ephesians, learning the truth that our identity in Christ changes everything about how we live: our relationships, our mindset, our purpose, and our daily decisions.

Because of what God has done for us, we don’t just believe differently, we live differently.

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Message Notes

Grace doesn't just save you; it sends you.

Ephesians 2:1–10 (NLT)

Dead people don't save themselves.

Ephesians 2:1 (NLT)

But the gospel doesn't say we need a makeover. The gospel says we need a resurrection.

Romans 3:23 (NLT)

Sin isn't just something we do. Sin is the condition we were born into.

Ephesians 2:2–3 (NLT)

Me.

That's why sin isn't just breaking God's rules. It's rejecting God's rule.

You don't need self-help when you're spiritually dead. You need a Savior.

Ephesians 2:4–5 (NLT)

Grace made us alive.

But God.

Romans 5:8 (NLT)

Ephesians 2:8–9 (NLT)

Salvation is God's work, not our achievement.

Grace changes everything.

Because of who we are in Christ, we now live differently for Christ.

Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

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New Horizon Church is on a mission to lead people to Jesus and teach them how to follow Him. Located in Durham, NC, you can learn more about who we are by visiting www.newhorizonchurch.tv

June 28, 2026

Dwayne Sayre

In this "Built Different" sermon series, we walk through the book of Ephesians, learning the truth that our identity in Christ changes everything about how we live: our relationships, our mindset, our purpose, and our daily decisions.

Because of what God has done for us, we don’t just believe differently, we live differently.

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Message Notes:

Identity precedes activity

We don’t work for salvation; we work from salvation.

Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV)

Ephesians 1:1-14 (NKJV)

Because of who we are in Christ, we now live differently for Christ.

Identity Before Activity

We Think Differently

We Love Differently

We Talk Differently

We Handle Temptation Differently

We Live with Purpose Differently

Remember Who You Are

Rest in What Christ Has Accomplished

Am I living in freedom, or am I still carrying forgiven guilt?

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New Horizon Church is on a mission to lead people to Jesus and teach them how to follow Him. Located in Durham, NC, you can learn more about who we are by visiting www.newhorizonchurch.tv