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This week Pastor Nicole started our NEW SERIES. We’ll be diving into the FRUITS of the Spirit in the book of Acts. Pastor Nicole started us of with the core FRUIT; LOVE! Love. It’s more important that a good feeling…
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We end our Y’all Means All series by answering this quesiton: Can faith and critical thinking coexist? If we read our bible through a critical lens, doesn’t that mean we’re criticizing the bible? In this weeks sermon Pastor Nicole takes…
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Conflict is inevitable. No matter where we are, we all encounter disagreements. But how do we, as a community of believers, hand conflict in a way that reflects Jesus. This is the question Pastor David tackles as he takes us…
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Have you ever found yourself in a strange place you never expected to be? Maybe you’ve looked back at your life and though: how did I get here? Was it coincidence, was it fate, or was it something bigger and…
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Our new series “Y’all Means All,” its all about embracing the call to inclusive love, and taking our journey beyond mere tolerance to a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and loved! Last Week The challenge from last week was…
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We are moving right along in our summer of series! This week Pastor Nicole kicked off our new series: “Y’all Means All!“ Over the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at the apostles’ ACTS of inclusivity. So, to…
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This we Pastor David wrapped up our Upstart Apostles Series! David looks at the transformation of one of the most pivotal upstart apostles of the early church; SAUL! Saul’s story stands as a reminder that no one is beyond the…
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We continue to explore how the Apostles of Acts upstarted the church. The followed the bold vision through adversity and persecution, using innovation and creativity to meet people where the were. They were men and women filled with the Holy…
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This week Pastor David takes us through a familiar story with fresh eyes. Stephen’s name might ring a bell for some. Known as the first Christian martyr, is story often stops at his tragic death. However, there is so much…
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We are continuing our SUMMER OF SERIES with our NEW SERIES: Upstart Apostles. We get our inspiration for this series from Acts 4:1 of the MSG translation where the early followers of Jesus are labeled “Upstart Apostles.” This term encapsulates…
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Pastor David wraps up our Acts B.C. series with a powerful message about the strength of the early church. Pastor David takes a trip down memory lane reminding us of some terrible fads we suffered through. Remember water beds, planking,…
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On Saturday, June 22nd, Refuge hosted out FIRST service in honor of Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This service is a significant step forward in truly being a safe place for ALL PEOPLE to be unapologetically…
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Acts 4 This week Pastor David tackles the theme of courage and boldness. In Acts 4:23-31 we read of profound courage within the early church. This is an encouragement we need today more than ever! Peter and John are once…
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Pastor Nicole keeps our summer of series moving forward as she dives into Acts 4. The story of the church moves forward with the aftermath of the apostles healing the paralyzed man. Last week, we learned how Peter and John…
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We continue to explore the beginnings of the early church and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. So, this week Pastor Davide tells the moving story from Acts 3. The ACTS of Peter and John healing a man who…
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This week we learn about what to expect when we’re expecting! Pastor Nicole brings to life the Day of Pentecost from Acts 2. In this sermon on expectancy, pastor Nicole emphasizes the importance of living with a mindset rooted in…
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Summer is right around the corner, an we’re kicking of a Summer of Series at Refuge. We will be journeying through the book of Acts from start to finish! One series at a time exploring it’s themes and telling its…
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In the conclusion of his CYS series, Pastor Brian takes us deeper into the idea of choosing our suffering. Will we take the path of growth and resilience over passive endurance? We are introduced to a talented young artist, Jacob…
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Are you feeling stuck in life’s struggles? Overwhelmed by challenges thrust upon you? Pastor Brian’s NEW mini-series; “Choose Your Suffering,” explores the idea of embracing hardships on our journey to find purpose and meaning. In this challenging message, Pastor Brian…
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This week Pastor Nicole wrapped up The Barbie Movie series by showing us how much Barbie and Nicodemus have in common! We’ve been diving deep into the realms of deconstruction and restoration. And how this never ending process is supposed…
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Welcome to week two of our FUN-conventional series centered around The Barbie Movie. Yes, yes, I know! You’ve heard all the things about Barbie! But stick with us, because this journey is about so much more than what meets the…
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The Barbie Movie Follows stereotypical Barbie, who lives a seemingly perfect life alongside other Barbies and Kens in Barbie Land. In this world the Barbies have to prestigious careers, like doctors, lawyers, professors, teachers, and politicians… and the Kens they…
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This week Pastor Davide wraps up his Before & After series by taking us on a journey through (of all things) The Lion King! Pastor David uses his favorite move to explore the before and after stories of one of…
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Happy Easter! This year Pastor David dives into the significance of Easter. He unravels a beautiful message of the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. From his personal stories to biblical passages, Pastor David creates a safe place to…
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We live in a world where the darkest chapters of history and even our personal lives have shaped or worsened by religion. And so, Pastor Brian wraps up our “Losing My Religion“ series with a BOGO sermon! Time and time…
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So often in the middle of our spiritual journeys a pivotal moment that calls us to sift through to relics of tradition and find the essence of truth faith. As we get closer to Easter, Pastor Brian is taking us…
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This week we wrapped our Lent series as we explored the theme of Almsgiving. If you’ve been following along with us, you know that we’ve hit prayer and fasting. If you did catch either Pastor David or Pastor Brian’s messages,…
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We continue to reflect on the Lenten season, as Pastor Brian takes into a deeper understanding of fasting. Jesus taught us in Matthew 6 that fasting, prayer, and almsgiving were not “IFs,” but “WHENs.” These practices are not just Christian…
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Our journey through Lent continues as Pastor David takes us on an exploration of prayer. There are over 650 prayers mentioned in the bible. 25 of those are instances where Jesus prayer. The apostle Paul discusses prayer 41 times in…
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In our final week of our Refocus series, Pastor Brian tackles a big one: Financial Health. Through this series we’ve looked at what it means to shift our focus from resolutions to intentions. All series long we’ve talking about intentional…
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This week we explored the significance of relationships in our latest sermon in our Refocus series! Pastor Nicole dives into the important role of relationships in our lives. And how fixing our eyes on Jesus can guide us in building…
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In this inspiring installment of our “Refocus” series, Nicole guides us through a thought-provoking exploration of integrating mental health with our spiritual journey. Titled “Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus,” this sermon invites you to consider how our daily intentions, actions,…
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As we keep moving forward into this New Year, we’re setting our intentions and fixing our eyes on Jesus. Most of us seek to improve both physically and spiritually. In this message Pastor David offers a refreshing perspective that bridges…
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It’s a new year! We made it! We’ve arrived in 2024 with 365 days and 8,760 hours of possibilities. Most of us will even make a new year resolution! A big problem with resolution is that they have a high…
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We have finally made it to our Christmas Eve Eve Service. We have been slowly journeying through Advent this year. This has been a different experience for us here at Refuge, but we’ve slowed down and reflected on Love, Hope,…
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In a world often overshadowed by uncertainty and challenges, finding joy can seem like a distant dream. However, a recent sermon on joy, set against the backdrop of the Advent season, offers a refreshing perspective on how we can rediscover…
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This week we continue our journey expectant waiting, as we reflect on HOPE! Pastor Brian dives into the heart of the Advent season, as we anticipate and prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Understanding the bible is like a…
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As we officially begin our countdown to Christmas at Refuge, we’re excited to launch an Advent series focused on rediscovering and celebrating the core values of this sacred season. The first theme we’re exploring is Love, a fundamental aspect of…
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This week we finished our series, “Thank You God!” In this sermon series we’ve been uncovering the profound beauty of gratitude in all seasons of life — in chaos, harvest, and waiting. Life is unpredictable! It so often takes us…
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In the second part of our “Thank You God…” series, we dive deeper into the spiritual practice of gratitude, as we say Thank You God In The Harvest! Last Week, we were reminded to say Thank You God, amidst the…
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As we approach the Thanksgiving season It’s time to step into a space of reflection. This week Brian kicks of our NEW SERIES: Thank You God. In his message, Brian invites us all on a journey to discover the power…
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In a world filled with unsolved mysteries, unanswered questions, and unended stories, the book of Jonah offers us a unique perspective of a story ending without any real closure. This week we finish our journey through Jonah as Nicole sheds…
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Have you ever found yourself running from God, trying to escape his presence? In this week’s message, Nicole walks us through a though-provoking perspective on the story of Jonah, highlighting the deeper message of grace, mercy, and redemption found within…
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Prepare for an exciting spiritual adventure like no other as we launch our latest sermon series on the book of Jonah. This captivating series promises to be a thought-provoking, laughter-filled, and deeply meaningful exploration of this well-known biblical tale. This…
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This week we finished our series in Nehemiah. We’ve walked through an inspiring journey of rebuilding, reestablishing, and uniting as a community. Our teaching team has lead us through the challenges and triumphs of Nehemiah’s story, and illustrating the timeless…
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Discover the power of unity in this week’s journey through Nehemiah’s story! This week we explore the theme of unity and it’s transformative impact in the face of adversity. In his message, David shares personal experiences on how tragic events…
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This week we unlock the power of prayer and take a bigger look at Nehemiah’s story. Journeying through the entire book of Nehemiah we’ll look at crucial moments when Nehemiah and his community turned to prayer. Join us as we…
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Last week we ended on a cliffhanger, this week we’ll see the captivating story of God unfold. How he orchestrates the placement of His people in just the right place at the right time. Nehemiah’s story beautifully illustrates how each…
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Welcome to week 1 of our series through the story of Nehemiah. Nehemiah is a story of FAITH IN ACTION! From the physical reconstruction of walls to the spiritual rebuilding of our souls, we’ll uncover how these narratives intertwine to…
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Refuge celebrates 7 years in ministry. In this message “I Am Enough” we journey through Palms 139, the Garden of Eden, the desert where Jesus encountered the woman at the well, and even BarbieLand! Whether you’ve felt the weight of…
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“How do we know any of this is even true?” Step into the extraordinary world of faith and wonder as we delve into one of the most iconic moments in history – the astonishing tale of Jesus walking on water.…
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In a world where barriers seem to separate us, this tale of friendship and unwavering faith reminds us that we, too, have the capacity to break down walls and ensure that all people have access to the boundless love of…
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We continue to delve into the good news of The Synoptic Gospels. This week we look at Jesus’ encounter with a paralyzed man in the book of Mark. What if God granted you your deepest desire? That one thing that…
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Tune in to our exciting new series on the Synoptic Gospels, where we dive into the Temptation of Jesus from the unique perspective of the Gospel of Matthew. Join us as we unveil the depths of Matthew’s Gospel. Discover the…
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Join us as we start an incredible new series diving into the Synoptic Gospels! In this series, we will examine the diverse perspectives of each gospel writer—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—as they unveil the remarkable life and ministry of Jesus! Together,…
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Check out the grand finale of our sermon series, “Emails from Paul,” where we’ve been exploring the wisdom and guidance from the apostle Paul’s letters. This week, we’ll be diving into the book of Philippians!
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“Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death.”
Ephesians 2:16
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Explore the powerful message of Colossians, delving into the transformative journey of faith. Together, we’ll discover the supremacy of Christ and the profound call to love one another.
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Discover the heart of the Gospel as we continue our series “Emails From Paul,” through a captivating deep dive into the book of Romans! Exploring its rich teachings and uncovering how it all points back to Jesus, the centerpiece of…
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Join us as we begin our summer journey through Paul’s epistles. We begin with 1 Corinthians, as we ask Why? What? and What now? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
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This week we kick off a new series. We will spend the first part of summer looking at Paul’s letters. Each week, looking the WHY, the WHAT, and the WHAT NOW for 2023. Being a DEEP church is foundational to…
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Are you longing for a safe place to explore your doubts, ask challenging questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about your faith? Look no further! At Refuge, we believe doubt is a natural part of our faith journey, and it’s…
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If you were going to preach this week (chapter 3), where would you take this situation? This past Saturday Night at Refuge Church we kicked off part one of our two-part series finale. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
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After two episodes in the Old Testament book of Ruth, like when your favorite sitcom of the 80’s and 90’s was going to deal with a controversial social issue, this week it’s going to be a VERY SPECIAL EPISODE. Full…
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Are you a safe person? Are there safe people in your life? What makes someone safe? What makes someone unsafe? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
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New series. Chapter by chapter, verse by verse, not a single word skipped through the book of RUTH. Or should we call it the book of Naomi? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
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It is Finished... Is it? Really it can't be.... Watch to find out.... Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/77eBbdJG7Kc
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Join our live stream this weekend as we continue to tackle the difficult truths of Jesus. Like, what does he mean when he tells us to hate our family? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/cKhaBq1-ulI
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These week we look at the difficult truth of Jesus found in Luke 12. Why do we worry? Why is it so hard to just be content? What does it mean that the hairs on my head are numbered by the… Read More Difficult Truth // Do Not Worry
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Join us as we explore the difficult truth of Jesus as he speaks of "weeping and gnashing of teeth" and our willingness as a church to be a safe place for all people to EXPLORE their own beliefs on that doctrine of hell.
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This week we REALLY start a new series as we move from unhurried WAY of Jesus, to his difficult TRUTH, leading us to everlasting LIFE. These texts are going to be difficult, and the journey perhaps treacherous. But if you… Read More Difficult Truth // Sell Everything
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Our final week looking at the Unhurried Way of Jesus. Some of us are always in a hurry. Some of us are never in a hurry. Neither are way of Jesus. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/HKRbWxTrPW4
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We explore Psalms 23 and look at what it means that God is our shepherd and we are his sheep. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/ll4tix07b0g
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When we hear the word, Simplicity, we may think of Quakers who drive a horse and buggy. We may think of a more simpler time of life as a child rather than being an adult now. But what does simplicity… Read More The Unhurried Way // Simplicity
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How would you feel about being alone and quiet—no phone, music, TV, or added background noise? Living an unhurried lifestyle is more than taking a break from physical work and busyness—it’s also about quieting our minds. But finding silence and… Read More The Unhurried Way // Silence and Solitude
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How do you spend your days off? For many, taking a day off means running errands, working on personal projects, or possibly working more. Our culture tells us that staying busy is much better than doing nothing. Many of us… Read More The Unhurried Way // Sabbath
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We are all busy. Some of us can't remember the last time we rested or even had free time. Our busyness can feel productive but it is a toxic distraction, sapping our spiritual, physical, and emotional vitality. It may seem… Read More The Unhurried Way // Hurry Sickness
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Our natural tendency at Christmas isn’t to slow down, but to HURRY. Pull out the ornaments. Hang the stockings. Bake the cookies. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Is it possible to slow down enough to enjoy Christmas? Can we eliminate enough… Read More Christmas // Don’t Hurry Christmas
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This week at Refuge we kick off our season of Christmas!!! Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/0u-TyyazaGc
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Our final week in our walk through Paul's letter to the Galatians (Chapter 6). One more time, for those in the back of the room ... It's not the Gospel if it's not GOOD NEWS. We've been set free. The… Read More Galatians // Easy like Sunday Morning
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This week we walk through Galatians 5:18-26 as we look at the fruit of love and it's offspring. How we love God. We we love ourselves. How we love others. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/kroVozBuvT8
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Paul has been reminding the church in the first four Chapters of Galatians about their freedom from the bondage of the law through Christ Jesus. In Chapter 5, he will not only remind them again, he will go further to……
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It's not the gospel if it's not good news. Being a slave to God is not good news. Being a slave to anything is not good news. But being a child of God is the best news ever. Full Message……
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Week 2 of our walk through Paul's letter to a church in crisis that is attempting to remove the good news from the Gospel. Why would they do such a thing? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/HoJf6MW0f7I
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For the next six weeks we will walk through Paul's letter to the church in Galatia. Our mantra throughout this series is "if it's not good news, it's not the gospel." Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/GsWDdOl2qYM
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Our final week working through 2 Samuel. David has lived a chaotic life and that chaos has consequences. Some of us create our own storms, and then get upset when it rains. What if the consequences of sin are better……
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Talk about CHAOS!!!! We know something about that right about now huh? How do we find calm in this chaos? How did David find calm in his chaos? This week Pastor Brian will help lead us through God's Word to……
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Our next to last week in our series through the book of 2 Samuel. This week we explore chapters 15-18. It's a mess. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/M5vdx11pvyI
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The chaos continues in our Monarchy of Misfits this week (and continues and continues...) But one voice is clear in the chaos as we dive into 2 Sam. 13 & 14. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/uJYrCdniMbs
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The Bible tells one story and that story points to one person. In week two of our series through 2 Samuel we look at chapters 6-7 to see if we can "raid the gospel" from this messed up story. Full……
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Last fall we walked through the book of 1 Samuel as we studied the complexity of the first king of Israel (Saul). Not fully good. Not fully bad. A misfit. Like all of us. The Old Testament is a mirror…… Read More New Series // Monarchy of Misfits (part deux)
Hard to believe it's been six years since the inception of Refuge.Church. It's been a wild journey. We celebrate what God has done and what God will do in the future with this Motley Crue of misfits who have found…… Read More Celebrating Six Years
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This week Pastor Brian takes us through the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man from Luke 16:19-31. Unlike the other parables, this one does not stay in the realm of first century life. In fact, it doesn't stay in…… Read More The Stories of Jesus // What the Hell?
Do you let your light shine? or do you keep it hidden? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/_mHvXo4ne3c
Who is the true good Samaritan? Is the question "Who?" or "How?" Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/DqFhHmcKoTQ
Matthew 12:38-45. Jesus refuses to give a sign to his opponents other than the sign of Jonah. Why is this? Were the Pharisees trying to make Jesus into something he is not? What do the seven evil spirits symbolize? Full…… Read More The Stories of Jesus // Sign of Jonah & The 7 Spirits
Matthew 14:44-45. Becoming a Christian is leaving your native home and entering the Kingdom of God. But entering the Kingdom of God means being willing to sacrifice everything. Is it expensive? Not at all. It’s a bargain. Full Message Audio…… Read More The Stories of Jesus // The Hidden Treasure and Pearl
The first shall be last and the last shall be first. Whoever wants to be first must become a servant - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give his life…… Read More The Stories of Jesus // Parable of the Workers
No one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the old skins would burst from the pressure, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine is stored in new wineskins so that both are preserved. Full Message Audio Livestream…… Read More The Stories of Jesus // New Wine
The imagery Jesus uses in His stories are sketches of everyday life … fishing, farming, women baking bread, merchants buying pearls. Through these parables Jesus is teaching that the Kingdom is resistible. It’s humble. It’s not going to force itself…… Read More The Stories of Jesus // Parable of the Sower
The parables of Jesus set forth comparisons. "Bad people" are rewarded. "Good people" are scolded. The paradise is shifted. Expectations are flipped upside down. There are two brothers in this story. The visible sinner and the invisible sinner. Both have…… Read More The Stories of Jesus // The Prodigal Son(s)
This week our Family Pastor Tania Lange will be speaking on the Parable The Mustard Seed. The Kingdom of GOD may have started small, but it is growing and mighty. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/6HuPOCTWblM
This week we have a Guest Speaker -- David Thomas-- He will be talking about the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builder and the storms of life. We are all going to become storm chasers. Full Message Audio Livestream…… Read More Stories Jesus Told // The Storm
We come to our final week in study through the book of Esther. A story full of reversals. Hidden identities to exposed identities. The top of the social ranking to the bottom. Life to death and death to life. Full…… Read More Esther // The Great Reversal
Chapter 4. The pinnacle of this story. The most famous line. A phrase begins with a question. WHO KNOWS? IDK. Maybe. Perhaps. So much uncertainty within that question, and yet so much promise, so much hope and so much truth.…… Read More Esther // Who Knows?
This week we take a look at the villain for the story. Haman. Full of rage. Full of pride. Full of lessons for us all. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/uNUm7fXXz5A
A book full of drunkenness, sex, and murder and no mention of God. A story more fitting to HBO than the Bible. We'll unpack it for the next four weeks. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/A1njVg-FgfQ
Join us for our Easter service as we complete our Journey with Jesus. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/EJVjmEkTAcY
As we kick off Holy Week we look at Jesus' final journey into Jerusalem. Each week in this series we’ve focused in on the location, this time, we'll focus on the mode of transportation. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/-tMhtmOYshw
The Journey to Gesthemane is an invitation to come to God in complete weakness, frailty, and grief, and to learn to pray in what may feel like our final hour. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/nWlIlRK-8T4
The Journey up the Mountain is an invitation to an experience of the Holy Spirit in new and deeper ways. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/b_dwnz_pCaw
Continue with us as we find ourselves in the places Jesus found himself. The Journey to Galilee invites us to proclaim the message of the Kingdom and demonstrate God's coming through signs and wonders. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/PkVVcT9jL54
Continue with us as we find ourselves in the places Jesus found himself. The highs. The lows. The victories. The defeats. Last week it was the Jordan River. Lush. Beautiful. This week it's the wilderness. Barren. Dry. It's the Juxtaposition…… Read More Journey with Jesus // Journey to the Wilderness
This week we kick off a new series that will lead us to Easter -- Journey to Jesus. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/dXNY7b0C5PE
This week at Refuge, we honor our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to our future. A special service of worship, celebration, and vision casting. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay https://youtu.be/dqyswd8zoJs
We all have our course to run. This week meet one of our new co-lead Pastors David Lau and he looks at leaving our the legacy only we can leave and hopefully smiling along the way. Full Message Audio Livestream…… Read More Happy // Keep Smiling
This week meet one of our new co-lead Pastors Sarah Lau and she speaks to the happiness of invitation. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
Are you content? With your finances? With your looks? With your talents and gifts? With your life? If we become content, how do we avoid also becoming complacent? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
We know what God says about happiness. We know the things that bring us happiness. Then why do we sometimes sabotage our own happiness? And how can we stop this terrible habit? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
David wrote, today is the today the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Being happy today, is being present today. Not dwelling on the past. Not longing for the future. Being present in the moment…… Read More Happy // Mindful in Christ
Do our circumstances determine our happiness? Or do we choose to be happy? And if so, how? Is God happy? Should Christians strive for joy and not happiness? Is thinking better than feeling or the other way around? We'll unpack…… Read More Happy // I Think Myself Happy
What does it mean to be happy? Is happiness possible? Can we be persistently happy? Does happiness need to be pursued? This week we launch of a 6-week series, to see what the Bible teaches about being HAPPY. Full Message…… Read More New Year. New Series. Happy!!!
A festive and celebratory service of music and the Christmas story. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
For the next three weeks, Tis the Season, but not just the season of Christmas, but whatever SEASON you are currently walking in (be it a spring, winter, fall or summer). This first week, we'll look at the story (and…… Read More Tis the Season // of Shepherds
I want to finish well. Don’t we all? Whether it's finishing a particular task, God's mission for my life, or life itself. This week we conclude our study through the book of 1 Samuel, and we look at the end…… Read More Monarchy of Misfits // Finishing Well
Two weeks to go in our series through the book of 1 Samuel, and yep, another weird one (1 Sam. 28). There are two rules in looking at strange Old Testament text like this. Rule # 1, assume this text…… Read More Monarchy of Misfits // The Witch of Endor
This week we continue our series through 1 Samuel as we see David with the perfect opportunity (and every right) to kill his enemy, but instead applies grace. If David is a man after God's own heart, what do we…… Read More Monarchy of Misfits // Grace from a Cave
This week we continue our series through 1 Samuel as we look at the friendship of Jonathan and David. What makes their bond so special? How can we have relationships like that? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
This week we continue our series through 1 Samuel as Guest speaker Scott Morrison looks at Chapter 18. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
One of the most famous stories of all time, but do you know what it's really about? Hint. It's not an underdog story. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
This week we continue our series through 1 Samuel as we look at Chapter 15, which begins with God ordering King Saul to kill the men, women AND children of the Israelites enemy. If with endurance, we are to find…… Read More Monarchy of Misfits // Killing In The Name Of
This week we continue our series through 1 Samuel as we look at Chapter 14. Is there value to being consistent? What does being inconsistent do to our relationships? Leadership? Parenting? Diets? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
This week we continue our series through 1 Samuel as we look at Chapter 13. Do you trust God? Completely? Without hesitation? The answer is of course NO. None of us do. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
There are no accidents to God's timing. It's not an accident you're seeing this post right now. It's not happenstance that God has you as a part of Refuge.Church Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
Week two of our series Monarchy of Misfits: A walk through 1 & 2 Samuel. This week we explore chapter 8. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
Our lives are more complicated than the roles we are assigned in the stories of others. This week we start a new series as we look at a couple of complicated lives in the stories written down in 1 and…… Read More Monarchy of Misfits
This week we conclude our summer series of Difficult Questions, and we do so also celebrating our 5-year anniversary as a church. This weeks questions ... Why do we "waste our time" showing up to a weekly gathering? Full Message…… Read More Difficult Questions // Why do we gather?
How do I know I’ve been born again? What happens to those who haven't been born again? What’s my obligation to those people? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
Matthew 25:31-46. It's an "end of times" scripture about God's judgment. When the sheep (who go to Heaven) are separated from the goats (who do not). Is caused more the one existential crisis for Christians. How do I know if…… Read More Difficult Questions // Sheep or Goats
Is there a more difficult question? Why is there pain and suffering in this world? I mean if God exists, and he's supposedly good, why do we experience such heartache and loss? Join us as we unpack this. Full Message…… Read More Difficult Questions // Pain and Suffering
Friends can be a total PITA! That's right. I said it. This might help explain recent survey results that indicate, while we have more connections, we have less friends. 15% of all men say they don't have a single close…… Read More Difficult Questions // Do I Really Need Friends?
This week we continue our summer series through some difficult questions, this week looking at the intersection of science and faith. Are they at odds? What do I do when science contradicts scripture (or vice versa)? Can I be a…… Read More Difficult Questions // The Science Question
Why do we attempt to follow some laws we find in the Bible, but not others? Is there an expiration date? What do we do with "rules" we find in the Bible like women needing to be silent at church…… Read More Difficult Questions // The Rules Question
We kicked off a new series, Difficult Questions. It seems that the most pressing question those considering making Refuge their church home today is, "So what is your stance on the whole gay thing?" (Yes, that's how it's usually phrased).…… Read More Difficult Questions // The Gay Question
We have spent the past few weeks learning about the early church and how it is still applicable today. We’ve learned about relationships with our people and last week Dwayne talked about how we are all a part of the…… Read More Guest Speaker // Tania Lange
"The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ." 1 Corinthians 12:12 Guest speaker Dwayne Jackson picks up where we left off on our Easter do-over.…… Read More Guest Speaker // Dwayne Jackson
Don't you wish every time we meet could be an Easter service? We do! It's our favorite worship gathering of the year. So we're going to do it again as we conclude our #50daysofeaster. We'll look at the commencement of…… Read More 50 Days of Easter // Easter Do Over
Why do some churches speak in tongues and others don't? Why do some churches seem to only focus on the Holy Spirit while others act like He doesn't exist? Do some people have more of the Spirit than others? We'll…… Read More 50 Days of Easter // Pentecost
This week we look at the Ascension of Jesus as we continue our celebration of Easter. For the disciples their prophet, priest and King leaves them behind. What does this mean for them? What does this mean for us? Acts…… Read More 50 Days of Easter // The Ascension
This week we look at Jesus' final appearance to his disciples before his ascension to Heaven. What does it mean to be a witness? How do we witness? Is being a witness the same as evangelism? Knocking on peoples doors?…… Read More 50 Days of Easter // Be My Witnesses
The most important question you'll ever answer. So let me rephrase it, how have you loved Jesus so far today? Don't answer here. Just think about it. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
This weekend we continue celebrating Easter as we look at the resurrected Jesus appearing to the disciples. Why does the resurrected Jesus still have scars? Will he always have those scars? Will we still carry our scars into our own…… Read More 50 Days of Easter // By His Wounds
As we continue our SEASON of Easter, this week, we do an origin story on the one who betrayed Jesus. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
This week guest speaker Scott Morrison (our recovery leader at Refuge) takes us through the Parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
Continuing our series Jesus to Christ through Luke's Gospel we look at a simple command DO NOT JUDGE. Haha, very funny Jesus. Good one. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
This week we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke and continue to now dive into the teachings of Jesus the Christ. Does he really mean we need to love our enemies? Do good to those who try to…… Read More From Jesus to Christ // Do I really have to love my enemy?
We over-complicate Baptism. We make it things it’s not. Baptism does not save, but if we aren’t obedient in this most basic act, have we really placed our faith in God’s gift of grace? Baptism doesn't save, but our obedience to Jesus…… Read More Baptism // God said so. So do it.
Gospel of Luke 6:17-26 // Have you ever thrown yourself a pity party? Have you ever been invited to someone else's pity party? This week we kick-off a three week study of Jesus sermon on the plain from the Gospel…… Read More From Jesus to Christ // The Pitiful People
This week's guest speaker Dwayne Jackson takes us through Luke 10:25-37 as he looks at the parable of the Good Samaritan with a special focus on racial injustice and black history. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
This week we continue our study through Luke's Gospel with a new take on a familiar story. Right after the miracle, Peter says to Jesus ... "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man." Why? What can we learn…… Read More From Jesus to Christ // The Holy Jesus
Luke 4:14-30. Jesus returns home to Nazareth full of the Spirit. He's welcomed. He teaches. He's praised. He's admired. They try to kill him. WTH??? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
At Jesus' baptism, the voice of heaven spoke ONCE. But the voice of hell keeps going and going and going. What can we learn from Jesus' battle with temptation? What weapons does the enemy have? What weapons do we have?…… Read More From Jesus to Christ // The Temptation of Jesus
One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my…… Read More From Jesus to Christ // The Baptism of Jesus
God is speaking to us today more than ever. He is speaking to us unmistakably, authoritatively, personally, when we read, hear, study and meditate on scriptures. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
Jesus came as a baby; he lived a perfect life; he paid for the darkness in our hearts; and then after being placed in a tomb, another angel showed up, and said HE IS NOT HERE, HE HAS RISEN. And…… Read More Christmas Candlelight Service
"There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never…… Read More The Hope of Anna
"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
This week's teaching was from Misfit Matt Podrasky, as we continue our organic approach to church. And a very special spoken word from church member, Dwayne Jackson! "Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s…… Read More Guest Speaker // Matt Podrasky // Giving Thanks
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and…… Read More Thessalonians // Awakened by Death
The zealots of Paul’s day would have completely disagreed with this strategy of living a quiet life. They were all about making noise; fighting for religious rights; trying to legislate morality; making sure everyone knew exactly where they stood on…… Read More Thessalonians // The Quiet Life
This week we're looking at the opening of Chapter 4 (give it a read). After three chapters of encouragement and praise, in this new section, he now turns to directions for these baby (but faithful) disciples of Christ. Full Message…… Read More Thessalonians // Theology of Sex
Throughout 1 Thessalonians, we see how the Thessalonian Church embodies holiness, love, and future hope as they remain firm in their faith and commitment to their King Jesus. Who can you encourage today? Who has blessed you recently that you…… Read More Thessalonians // Chapter 3
This week guest teacher Jeff Holiman takes us through chapter two of Paul's letter to this church who is getting a lot of things right. Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
How do you wake up from the Matrix when you don't know you're in the Matrix? When we sleepwalk through life we're enslaved without knowing we're enslaved. "For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and…… Read More Thessalonians // Chapter 1
A healthy church is about being committed to each other through the hard, ugly, vulnerable, and weird. It's when you get bad news and the first people you think to reach out to are the people of your church. Or…… Read More Refuge.Basics // Committed Church
If Jesus calls the church his bride (singular) then why are there so many denominations and variations? What separates us? What unites us? Full Message Audio Livestream Replay
What does it look like to be a SHALLOW church? What does it mean to be a DEEP church? For us Misfits, it means going deep into our study in God's word, building meaningful relationships with each other, and serving…… Read More Refuge.Basics // Deep Church
Rest is kind of our thing. Restful people are more focused, mindful, encouraging, gentle, and full of grace. The work of the church will never be done so rest is mission-critical in order to succeed. What are some of your…… Read More Refuge.Basics // Restful Church
There are several ways to tend your spiritual soil and stay rooted in the church. Whether that is studying the Gospel, loving your neighbor, or working in the community, your involvement is key. At Refuge, we don't have a staff…… Read More Refuge.Basics // Organic Church
Fast food is efficient, it's reliable, it's predictable and it's incredibly unhealthy in large quantities. We desire to be, not fast church, but slow church because love, grace, compassion, mercy, justice and relationships take time to grow. We desire to…… Read More Refuge.Basics // Slow Church
Most churches aren’t yearning for a small budgets; small congregations, small spaces; but that’s the culture of Refuge. We will never have the best show. We can’t compete with U2; Hamilton; Disney World. Our weaknesses are evident as a purposely small…… Read More Refuge.Basics // Small Church
This week we began a new 8-week series title Refuge.Basics. As we dig into the culture of our church, what better place to start than to explore why we call ourselves MISFITS. And as misfits, how that allows others to…… Read More Refuge.Basics // Misfit Church
Before God created the turquoise waters of the Dry Tortugas; before God created the brilliant sunsets of SWFL; before God created billions of stars and human beings, He created WISDOM. This past Saturday night we looked at Proverbs 14:15. Only simpletons believe…… Read More Don’t Believe the Hype (Proverbs 14:15)
I'm a little late getting this posted, but two weeks ago guest speaker Scott Morrison brought us God's Word from the book of Proverbs as he spoke about the importance of being in, seeking and trusting God's will in our…… Read More Tie This Around Your Neck
4-years ago started a study through book of Acts. We’ve watched the early church grow from a small group of ragamuffins-outsider-misfits ... to a larger group of ragamuffins-outsider-misfits. All propelled by the power of the Spirit and the Good News…… Read More Acts 28 // The End of the Story?
This past Saturday night, we aired a recorded conversation between myself and my friend and fellow Refuge misfit Dwayne Jackson. It's a conversation he and I have had often, and will continue to have. It's a conversation we all need…… Read More A Conversation on Race in SWFL
On this Saturday night, Carly Leotti talked about wisdom, love, being a fool and knowing thyself. Connect Acts and the wisdom of Proverbs, this is a fantastic journey into introspection, faith and the Gospel. Full Audio Only Message Livestream Replay
Because of past trials and storms Paul knows himself very well. He’s grown; he’s matured; he’s been made new in Christ day-by-day, storm-by-storm. And so, in the midst of this current storm, he’s able to empathize with others and provide…… Read More Know Empathy (Acts 27)
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church we continued our study through the Acts of the Apostles (through the power of the Spirit) and began to look at Paul and his ability to remain in control of his thoughts and…… Read More Know Thyself (Acts 21-22)
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church we began our 4th and final journey through the Book of Acts as part of our original four year teaching plan. This week we looked at Chapter 21, and dissected the differences between…… Read More Courage vs Stupidity (Acts 21)
This past Saturday night as a church we concluded the Gospel of Luke (chapter 24) through a virtual worship gathering. Often in the church, doubt is like a 4-letter word. You start expressing your doubts and people start avoiding eye…… Read More An Honest Discussion on Doubt
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church we were once again a livestream from the Coronavirus stay at home order. Our teaching came from Mark 14. It's the story of two people, one in slavery, the other in freedom. Why…… Read More The Alabaster Flask // A Beautiful Thing
What an odd way to gather for our Easter worship service, but God made it beautiful. This week, we concluded our study in the Gospel of Luke looking at the first appearance of Jesus after his resurrection and the very…… Read More Normalcy Bias (the road to Emmaus)
This past Saturday night, on our live stream virtual gathering, we looked at the five meals in history (from a Christian) perspective that changed everything. Five meals we can look at that we can draw a line in the sand…… Read More The 5 Greatest Meals in History
Due to the coronavirus, Refuge has been holding our gatherings as a Live Stream together. Below you can find a video recording of that live stream. This week I had the opportunity of teaching the Parable of the Talents from…… Read More Parable of the Talents
This is the audio from our live stream, the first week we were unable to gather together. Since I know some couldn't attend, or maybe some want to give it a second listed, I thought it appropriate to post. We…… Read More Coronavirus Update (week 1)
Saturday night at Refuge Church, special guest speaker Scott Morrison continued our look at the book of Luke. In this story, a paralyzed man is brought to Jesus for healing. Initially, the crowd was too big to get close to…… Read More Help Heal
Everyone has heard of a 'Good Samaritan'....but where does this term actually come from? Saturday night at Refuge Church, lead teacher Brian talked about that very topic, as well as giving us our yearly "State of the Church" address as…… Read More Good Samaritan / State of the Church
Are you a worrier? Saturday night at Refuge Church, lead teacher Brian talk about that very topic from Luke 12. Jesus instructs us not to worry...but it's not that easy. By the way, Ataraxia means a state of freedom from…… Read More Ataraxia
This week at Refuge Church, lead teacher Brian talked about the story of the Prodigal son. This is one of the most famous parables of Jesus, but as it turns out, there are 2 prodigal sons in this story. What…… Read More Prodigal Son(s)
Last Saturday night at Refuge Church, guest speaker Matt Podrasky brought us a message about happiness and the 'Attitudes that should be'. Is happiness the purpose of life? If we want to truly be happy, we need to see the…… Read More Looking through my Jesus shades
At Refuge Church on Saturday night, Lead Teacher Brian talked about the story of Jesus showing up to a funeral of a widow's only son. Death is a natural part of life, but we see Jesus bend the natural, and…… Read More Fort Myers Miracle?
Saturday night at Refuge, Brian and Jaime brought us a message about healing and faith. Multiple times in the New Testament, we see Jesus heal someone in response to their faith. Does that mean that we are entitled to healing,…… Read More BE HEALED!
This past Saturday night at Refuge, Lead Teacher Brian brought us the story of Jesus at a dinner party with a bunch of religious people. In this story, an uninvited guest shows up....the town prostitute. If the religious people were…… Read More You don’t have to put on the Red Light
Saturday night at Refuge Church, Lead Teacher Brian talked about something we can all relate to....Food. Jesus shared meals with people from a lot of different backgrounds. The religious people of his day were offended that he would eat with…… Read More ‘Scum’, party of 4?
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church, we had our annual Christmas service to remember the birth of the Messiah. Jesus' birth was the beginning of the change of EVERYTHING. But in our culture, it seems to stop right there.…… Read More “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?”
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church, Lead Teacher Brian talked about Ephesians Chapter 6, which makes a reference to putting on the 'Full Armor of God'. We're in the middle of a spiritual battle, whether we want to admit…… Read More One Headlight?
Saturday night at Refuge Church, Brian talked about spiritual maturity, and what that looks like in the life of a follower of Jesus. The Apostle Paul gives us some good instruction in the 4th chapter of his letter to the…… Read More Sooooo Immature!
Last Saturday night at Refuge Church, lead teacher Brian took us through Ephesians 3 as he talked about the ‘walls’ of segregation that we put up; not only in the Church, but also in our lives. Humans naturally gravitate towards…… Read More Tear Down this Wall
Have you ever had to knock on wood? What does that phrase even mean? This past Saturday night at Refuge Church, lead teacher Brian talked about common grace. We are saved by God's Grace, through faith, and not by works.…… Read More Knock on Wood
On November 2nd, 2019 Refuge launched a 6-week study of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. We kicked off that study with chapter 1, as we looked at the mystery of power. It's an upside-down power. A power that gives up…… Read More The Mystery of Power
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church, Pastor Jaime Taveras closed out our series on the 10 Commandments. It is commandment number 4: Remember the Sabbath. After God created the universe, he rested. Do you remember to take a rest?…… Read More I’ll rest when I’m dead
Lead teacher Brian continued our look at the 10 Commandments on Saturday night at Refuge. Specifically commandment number 7, which says 'You Must Not Commit Adultery'. This one can be a bit uncomfortable, as we look closely at the exact…… Read More Cheaters never win
This past week at Refuge Church, lead teacher Brian continued our series on the 10 Commandments. This week our commandment was 'Do Not Steal'. This seems like a pretty simple one, but it requires so deep self-examination. Are you stealing…… Read More Five Finger Discount
Saturday night at Refuge, guest speaker Matt Podrasky continued our look at the 10 Commandments. It's important to not only follow the letter of the law, but the heart of the law as well. Commandment Number 9 tells us not…… Read More God for the Turned Off
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church lead teacher Brian Culbertson taught on the commandment to honor our father and mother. This fifth commandment acts as a bridge between the first four (our relationship with God) and the final five…… Read More Ten Commandments: Honor Your Parents
Saturday night at Refuge Church, Lead Teacher Brian Culbertson continued our look at the 10 Commandments. This week, we looked at commandment # 3; Do not use God's name in vain. OMG, do you do this? Exodus 20:7
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church, special guest speaker Scott Morrison bought us the message. The 6th commandment instructs us to "not murder". We can all agree that taking a human life is wrong. This message looks at how…… Read More Ten Commandments: Do Not Murder
This Saturday night at Refuge Church, we celebrated our 3rd birthday! Lead Teacher Brian also started our series on the 10 Commandments this week, specifically the first 2 commands. Have some pizza and a slice of birthday cake while you…… Read More Happy 3rd Birthday (w/commandments 1 & 2)
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church, Pastor Jaime talked about God's people crossing the Red Sea...with a little help from The LORD. God is about to bring them into a new Relationship with himself. The questions we have to…… Read More What kind of stone?
This past Saturday night at Refuge, our Lead Teacher Brian talked about Moses' confrontation with the Pharaoh of Egypt. Moses tells Pharaoh to let God's people free from slavery. Pharaoh has an interesting response -- 'Who is God? And why…… Read More Who is God? Why should I listen to Him?
This past Saturday night at Refuge, Lead Teacher Brian led us into Exodus 3 & 4, in which God speaks to Moses through a Burning Bush. God also reveals his name: I am. What's in a name? Moses is also…… Read More Hello, my name is: I am
Saturday night at Refuge Church, we started a new series on Exodus: God's people have been sin Egypt for over 400 years. The people of Egypt have forgotten Joseph and what he did for their county and have now enslaved…… Read More How Soon We Forget
Saturday evening at Refuge Church, our Lead Teacher Brian concluded the Summer of Psalms by diving into Psalm 40, which speaks of a plethra of emotions. The underlying theme is that God is always Good.
Saturday night at Refuge Church, Pastor Brian continued our Summer of Psalms by looking at Psalm 39. This prayer of King David speaks of anger and frustration. The Psalms are a reflection of our own human nature. Have you ever…… Read More Psalm 39: Rage Against the Song
At Refuge Church this past Saturday night, Pastor Brian talked about the emotions behind one of the prayers of King David known as Psalm 38. This Psalm speaks of an honest, raw pain that he is feeling. Is it a…… Read More Psalm 38: Take a Sad Song
Saturday Night at Refuge Church, Pastor Brian explores Psalms 49. This Psalm is about Death, Money, and Fear. God has a lot to say about these issues. Will you allow Him to be your Provision? Psalms 49
Refuge Church's Saturday evening service featured Pastor Brian talking about Psalm 91:1, which is known as the 911 Psalm. Where do you find refuge for yourself when you face the difficulties of life? Psalms 91
Saturday Evening at Refuge Church, Pastor Jaime's special Father's Day message was about the 9 Attributes of Jesus' relationship with His Heavenly Father. What can we learn from these?
Last Saturday night at Refuge Church, Pastor Jaime brought us a message from the Book of Acts, Chapter 27. The Apostle Paul is a prisoner once again, and is being transported by boat, while a storm is on the horizon.…… Read More The Book of Acts: Sea of Emotions
This past Saturday evening at Refuge Church, guest speaker Matt Podrasky talked about How God Pursues us through our difficulties. God is always pursuing you, and will use the most unlikely people to do so. Acts 16:16-34
Last Saturday Night at Refuge Church, special guest speaker Scott Morrison talked to us about Addiction and Idols in Acts 19. Are you struggling with addictions? You are not alone!
At Refuge Church last Saturday night, Pastor Brian talked about The Apostle Paul's Missionary Journey through Athens. He's disturbed by the number of man made idols he sees. We tend to think of idols as little statues, but anything can…… Read More The Book of Acts: Athenian Idol
On Saturday Evening, Pastor Brian gave us his 'First Ever' Mother's Day Sermon at Refuge Church. Check out this very special message, as we honor our mothers. Jesus honored His mother, and so should we. Romans 8:1
At Refuge Church this past Saturday night, Pastor Brian finishes up the Book of John. He talked about Jesus' command for us to feed His sheep. Jesus is referring to His followers. We were made for community. Don't do life…… Read More Gospel of John: Hungry Sheep
This past Saturday evening at Refuge Church Pastor Brian talks about the last chapter of the Book of John. After the resurrection, Jesus appears to the disciples while they are fishing. He prepares a meal for them on the shore,…… Read More Gospel of John: Breakfast with Jesus
Since Christmas, we've been reading through and studying the Gospel of John as a Church. We've not only gotten to know Jesus and better see his beauty, but we've also gotten to know the author John a little as well.…… Read More Gospel of John: Easter
This past Saturday evening, Pastor Brian talks about Simon Peter, and how pride crept into this life. Peter says he'll never deny Jesus, but is that really true? Would you deny Jesus? Check this out, it is our last stop…… Read More Gospel of John: Never Say Never
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church was a holy night. A night set apart from our regular worship gatherings, as we looked the perhaps the holiest words in the New Testament, a prayer of Jesus just before his death…… Read More Gospel of John: The Habit of Prayer
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church we continued in the Gospel of John. Jesus is giving a new horizon. Heaven. A place He (the creator of everything in the known universe) is going to ahead of us and preparing…… Read More Gospel of John: The Way, Truth and Life
This past Saturday night at Refuge Church we heard from local missionary and pastor of youth Dwayne Jackson as he taught on John 13:1-17; Jesus' washing the disciples feet. God ... the one who created heaven and earth, galaxies and…… Read More Gospel of John: Jesus Washes Feet
We took this week at Refuge.Church to see what the Bible has to say about Baptism. As a non-denomination church, we come from a variety of backgrounds, and we bring with us a variety of ideas, traditions and baggage in…… Read More Baptism: What are you waiting for?
This past Saturday night at Refuge.Church we continued our study through John's Gospel as we looked at Chapter 10; Jesus final public teaching. The illustration of sheep and shepherd has become so familiar to most of us, that its power.…… Read More Gospel of John: One Flock
This past Saturday night at Refuge, worship pastor Jaime Taveras got the night off from leading worship to teach through the story of Lazarus from John 11. He spoke a lot of faith. Of considering what we are believing in…… Read More Gospel of John: Lazarus
This week, we did something a little different as we we shared some of the happenings of the church including a complete financial review of 2018 (money in, money out). We looked at our largest expense, the rent for our…… Read More 2019: State of the Church
This past Saturday night at Refuge.Church we continued our study through the Gospel of John, by looking at a story most believe was not included in the original gospel, nor written by John; The Woman Caught in Adultery. She is…… Read More Gospel of John: Caught in the Act
This past Saturday night we continued our study through the Gospel of John as we looked at another miracle of Jesus; the healing of an invalid man at the pool of Bethesda (John 5). A man, who had been there,…… Read More Gospel of John: Do You Want to Get Well?
This past Saturday guest speaker Matt Podrasky continued our study through the Gospel of John. At this worship gathering our teaching came from John Chapter 9, the story of Jesus healing a man born blind. Religion had turned this man…… Read More Gospel of John: Jesus Heals the Blind
This past Saturday we continued our study through the Gospel of John to see what Jesus best friend had to say about his life and ministry. 90% of John's Gospel is unique, including our story tonight of the Woman at… Read More Gospel of John: Woman at the Well
This past Saturday we continued our study through the Gospel of John. Of all the gospel writers, John had the most time to reflect. The most time to think about things Jesus had said. The most time to consider what… Read More Gospel of John: Born Again
This past Saturday night we continued our study through the Gospel of John. Of all the gospel writers, John had the most time to reflect. The most time to think about things Jesus had said. The most time to consider… Read More Gospel of John: Water to Wine
This past Saturday night we kicked off a new study through the Gospel of John. Of all the gospel writers, John had the most time to reflect. The most time to think about things Jesus had said. The most time… Read More Gospel of John: Come and See
Excerpts from our annual Christmas Starlight gathering at Refuge.Church. We talked why it's OK to say Happy Xmas (and in fact a good thing). We talked about the Good News of Christmas. We talked about not being pessimist or optimist,… Read More The Dragon of Christmas
What a special evening as Trent Dunn shared he and his wife Leesa's story of God's timing, sovereignty, and most of all His grace filled redemption. SERMON AUDIO NEXT WEEK If you’re in town, make it a priority to gather…
Read More My Story: Trent Dunn
As we conclude the story of Joseph, we look at God's timing in the story of Joseph, in the story of the Bible, and in the story of each of our lives. God gave Joseph a dream. 13-YEARS LATER, we…
Read More Joseph: God’s Timing
In week 2 (of 3) on the story of Joseph we look at God working out bad situations for the good of Joseph. We may never fully understand why God allows bad things to happen to us (or those we…
Read More Joseph: All Things for Our Good
This week we kicked of a month long series around the life story of Joseph that concludes our time in Genesis. Joseph had a dream. That’s he’d be king. But on that journey to becoming a king, he finds himself…
Read More Joseph: Make the Most of It
This week Dr. Glen Collins takes us through the story of Jacob's transformation. He pulls from that text that brokenness comes in all ages, all sizes, all colors, and all social economics. We are all broken. We all need the…
Read More Genesis: God of the Broken
The story of Jacob is a story about a dysfunctional family and morally ambiguous antiheroes. An antihero is a protagonist in a story who lacks conventional heroic qualities and attributes such as idealism, courage and morality. Although antiheroes may sometimes do the right thing, it is not always…
Read More Genesis: Antiheroes