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Welcome to the 26th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 25th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 24th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 23rd sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to this stand alone sermon that discusses how the resurrection of Jesus and his eventual return should effect our daily living.

Welcome to this stand alone Easter sermon that discusses how Jesus treats his disciples after the Resurrection.

Welcome to the 22nd sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 21st sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 19th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 19th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 18th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 17th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 16th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 15th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 14th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 13th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to this stand alone sermon that shares the history of what God has done for Refuge Church as He moved us to our new location.

Welcome to this stand alone sermon on the spiritual discipline of meditation and how focusing your attention on God's word can help bring calm to your mind.

Welcome to this stand alone sermon on the spiritual discipline of study.

Welcome to this stand alone sermon on the spiritual discipline of prayer.

Welcome to the 3rd sermon in our series on the joy, hope, and peace that our perfect King is bringing. (3 of 3) What does it look like to wait for Christ our King? Advent is the first season of the Christian liturgical calendar. Just like the Israelites in the Old Testament were commanded to celebrate certain holidays at various times of the year to remember what God had done, the early Church began a yearly cycle of regular remembering. Each time they met together they read Scripture, explained and applied what had been read, sang songs, broke bread together, and gave of tithes and offerings ‘so that none had need.' In the 4th century they began to formally associate each season with certain parts of Scripture so that they could move through the entire story of Scripture each year.  Advent became a retelling of the Old Testament focusing on the coming of the Messiah. So it is in this season that we celebrate the coming of Jesus and anticipate his return. Join us for the next few weeks as we focus on the joy, hope, and peace that our perfect King is bringing to earth.

Welcome to the 2nd sermon in our series on the joy, hope, and peace that our perfect King is bringing. (2 of 3) What does it look like to wait for Christ our King? Advent is the first season of the Christian liturgical calendar. Just like the Israelites in the Old Testament were commanded to celebrate certain holidays at various times of the year to remember what God had done, the early Church began a yearly cycle of regular remembering. Each time they met together they read Scripture, explained and applied what had been read, sang songs, broke bread together, and gave of tithes and offerings ‘so that none had need.' In the 4th century they began to formally associate each season with certain parts of Scripture so that they could move through the entire story of Scripture each year.  Advent became a retelling of the Old Testament focusing on the coming of the Messiah. So it is in this season that we celebrate the coming of Jesus and anticipate his return. Join us for the next few weeks as we focus on the joy, hope, and peace that our perfect King is bringing to earth.

Welcome to the 1st sermon in our series on the joy, hope, and peace that our perfect King is bringing. (1 of 3) What does it look like to wait for Christ our King? Advent is the first season of the Christian liturgical calendar. Just like the Israelites in the Old Testament were commanded to celebrate certain holidays at various times of the year to remember what God had done, the early Church began a yearly cycle of regular remembering. Each time they met together they read Scripture, explained and applied what had been read, sang songs, broke bread together, and gave of tithes and offerings ‘so that none had need.' In the 4th century they began to formally associate each season with certain parts of Scripture so that they could move through the entire story of Scripture each year.  Advent became a retelling of the Old Testament focusing on the coming of the Messiah. So it is in this season that we celebrate the coming of Jesus and anticipate his return. Join us for the next few weeks as we focus on the joy, hope, and peace that our perfect King is bringing to earth.

Welcome to the 12th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 11th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 10th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 9th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 8th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 7th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 6th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 5th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 4th sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 3rd sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 2nd sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to the 1st sermon in our series on the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. In the books of 1&2 Samuel, God grants his people a king, but it doesn't go the way they think it will go. Power is something every person craves, but does it ever deliver what we hope it will deliver? In God's story, power is a crucible that enables, lifts up, reveals and exposes. It is God's to grant and ours to either steward or worship…one leads to life, the other to destruction. Join us through the books of 1&2 Samuel as we look at the stories of prophets, kings and peasants being shaped and formed by God's crucible of power.

Welcome to this stand alone sermon about the Bible as a document and a foundation of our faith.

Welcome to this stand alone sermon on one of the missional disciplines. It discusses how justice includes punishment for wrong doing, care and protection of others, AND fair and equitable treatment of everyone.

Welcome to this stand alone sermon on who we are as Christians and as a church and what we do as we live out those beliefs.

Welcome to the 10th sermon in our series in which various speakers share their personal reasons for continuing to believe Christ. It's important for us as Christians to stop every so often and think: Why do we still think this stuff is true? Why do we still believe that the God of the Bible is God over all creation? Why do we still believe that Jesus is the Son of God?  Why to we still believe in His death and resurrection? Join us in this ‘series with a series' as we hear from various people who really still believe this stuff is true as they explain why.

Welcome to the 9th sermon in our series in which various speakers share their personal reasons for continuing to believe Christ. It's important for us as Christians to stop every so often and think: Why do we still think this stuff is true? Why do we still believe that the God of the Bible is God over all creation? Why do we still believe that Jesus is the Son of God?  Why to we still believe in His death and resurrection? Join us in this ‘series with a series' as we hear from various people who really still believe this stuff is true as they explain why.

Welcome to the 8th sermon in our series in which various speakers share their personal reasons for continuing to believe Christ. It's important for us as Christians to stop every so often and think: Why do we still think this stuff is true? Why do we still believe that the God of the Bible is God over all creation? Why do we still believe that Jesus is the Son of God?  Why to we still believe in His death and resurrection? Join us in this ‘series with a series' as we hear from various people who really still believe this stuff is true as they explain why.

Welcome to the 7th sermon in our series in which various speakers share their personal reasons for continuing to believe Christ. It's important for us as Christians to stop every so often and think: Why do we still think this stuff is true? Why do we still believe that the God of the Bible is God over all creation? Why do we still believe that Jesus is the Son of God?  Why to we still believe in His death and resurrection? Join us in this ‘series with a series' as we hear from various people who really still believe this stuff is true as they explain why.

Welcome to the 6th sermon in our series in which various speakers share their personal reasons for continuing to believe Christ. It's important for us as Christians to stop every so often and think: Why do we still think this stuff is true? Why do we still believe that the God of the Bible is God over all creation? Why do we still believe that Jesus is the Son of God?  Why to we still believe in His death and resurrection? Join us in this ‘series with a series' as we hear from various people who really still believe this stuff is true as they explain why.

Welcome to the 5th sermon in our series in which various speakers share their personal reasons for continuing to believe Christ. It's important for us as Christians to stop every so often and think: Why do we still think this stuff is true? Why do we still believe that the God of the Bible is God over all creation? Why do we still believe that Jesus is the Son of God?  Why to we still believe in His death and resurrection? Join us in this ‘series with a series' as we hear from various people who really still believe this stuff is true as they explain why.

Welcome to the 4th sermon in our series in which various speakers share their personal reasons for continuing to believe Christ. It's important for us as Christians to stop every so often and think: Why do we still think this stuff is true? Why do we still believe that the God of the Bible is God over all creation? Why do we still believe that Jesus is the Son of God?  Why to we still believe in His death and resurrection? Join us in this ‘series with a series' as we hear from various people who really still believe this stuff is true as they share why.

Welcome to the 3rd sermon in our series in which various speakers share their personal reasons for continuing to believe Christ.

Welcome to the 2nd sermon in our series in which various speakers share their personal reasons for continuing to believe Christ.

Welcome to the 6th sermon in our series on how the kingdom of heaven that Jesus introduced grew in the church in Colossae. Following Jesus' teachings about the Kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount and then his death and resurrection, his disciples were given the charge to now live out this new reality as a people called “the church.” What did that look like? What were the problems? The distractions? The errors and the successes? What can we learn from the early church as they committed themselves to living out the teachings of Jesus while resting in the salvation of Jesus? As a local church called “Refuge,” we need this reminder now more than ever. It's an exciting time, but we can become easily distracted. So let's take a walk through Colossians 2 and remind ourselves the deepest calling of the people of God.

Welcome to the 4th sermon in our series on how the kingdom of heaven that Jesus introduced grew in the church in Colossae. Following Jesus' teachings about the Kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount and then his death and resurrection, his disciples were given the charge to now live out this new reality as a people called “the church.” What did that look like? What were the problems? The distractions? The errors and the successes? What can we learn from the early church as they committed themselves to living out the teachings of Jesus while resting in the salvation of Jesus? As a local church called “Refuge,” we need this reminder now more than ever. It's an exciting time, but we can become easily distracted. So let's take a walk through Colossians 2 and remind ourselves the deepest calling of the people of God.

Welcome to the 3rd sermon in our series on how the kingdom of heaven that Jesus introduced grew in the church in Colossae. Following Jesus' teachings about the Kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount and then his death and resurrection, his disciples were given the charge to now live out this new reality as a people called “the church.” What did that look like? What were the problems? The distractions? The errors and the successes? What can we learn from the early church as they committed themselves to living out the teachings of Jesus while resting in the salvation of Jesus? As a local church called “Refuge,” we need this reminder now more than ever. It's an exciting time, but we can become easily distracted. So let's take a walk through Colossians 2 and remind ourselves the deepest calling of the people of God.

Welcome to this stand alone sermon that discusses how culture affects us and how we can affect culture.