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Curious as to who this angel of the lord character is? what is the importance of Him through out the O.T.? Join us as we see the beauty of how Christ has been with us this whole time!

Pastor Mitch is back, Join us as we dive into the book of Numbers and see how Jesus uses it to bring about the beauty of the Gospel!

Pastor Mitch is back! The blood, the killing, the tabernacle, and Cain and Abel... how do they all connect? Join us as we dive into the pictures and shadows that Leviticus lays out for us as they point us to Jesus!

Join us for part two of Nigel's study in Peter's sermons. This second sermon covers the second large sermon that Peter gives in the early moments of Acts. Join us!

Join us as we continue in our series as we bring in a guest speaker! Nigel Takes us through the two sermons that Peter gives in the book of Acts! Tonight is the first sermon!

In some of the most dense pages of scripture, where we find the true formation of the nation of Israel escaping Egypt. How are we to see Jesus? Follow along with us as we breakdown how Christ was there with His people prepping them for the the Passover to become the Lord's Supper!

If we are going to look for Jesus in the O.T., then there is no better place to start than creation. Genesis 1:26-27 states that God says "Let US", what does that mean? And have we ever thought about the Gospel narrative when we think about the creation narrative?

Join us for our new series as we dive into why it is so important that Jesus is shown in the O.T.! Tonight we covered that Jesus Himself makes the case for how He was revealed!

To close out our series, we cover the reality that there are so many false gospels. Yet, if we know that there is one true exclusive gospel, we could then see the false ones faster. SO join us in the best medicine for church hurt.... The Gospel!

How are we to handle the freedom that Christ gives us? How do we live along side the people we are going to spend eternity with here and now? Join special guest Nigel Witsey who is a faithful leader with us!

There are a lot of us who, if we were honest, have been hurt or put off by a church. Join us tonight as we discuss that Christ is actually in control and cares deeply about the body aka the church and YOU!

Join us as we discuss the balance of suffering in this world and scripture teaching us that God is Good! How do we see this truth shine amid such darkness?

Join us as we dive into the realm of what healthy church leadership should and can look like! Pastor DJ brings over thirty years of Christian education and pastoring to the table with this concept!

The three Old and three New Testament passages that cover the areas of sexual immorality and homosexuality are what we call the clobber passages. Join us as we walk through some basic thoughts and how to love people in truth and to love while not accepting sin.

What are we to do when the local church gets rough? what about major life choices and faithful church attendance? Join us as we talk about pressing into the local church, not out!

Join us as we sit down with pastors from our church and Pastor Mitch as they discuss experiences and questions you all sent in about deconstruction and losing your faith. This is the launch of our newest series and pray you join us weekly as we continue to dive into these topics!

Welcome to 2024! We are so excited to see where God leads us this year, and if you are interested in learning more about us, listen!

We have covered the reality that the ascension is valued. We covered how it impacts our daily lives. Let's now look at the future hope it brings to you and I. #Jesus #gospel #salvation #religion #hottopics #worship

So, now that we covered Jesus is ascended and seated on the throne. What does that look like for us here and now? How do we live in that truth?? #jesus #gospel #salvation #religion #hottopics #worship #king

When we think of the Gospel, do we think of how Jesus also ascended? Do we ever sit and think about where Jesus currently is reigning and ruling? #Jesus #gospel #salvation #worship #religion

What is it about the Christmas season that we anticipate the most? We all know that waiting is not always easy or wanted. but how do we handle it? join us as we break down this amazing song rooted in scripture!

Join us for a Friendsgiving devotional out of Romans fifteen. Then we hear from the Witsey family, specifically Matthew, and how he came to Jesus! Don't miss this!

Now that we have established that the Gospel changes everything for us. What does that look like as believers interacting with the church and this world in light of judging? What is the difference between discernment and judgment?

Let's be honest, politics and the bible can be such a weird realm to be in. But as we have been diving into the scripture of Romans, let us use all we have learned to break down chapter thirteen.

Have we truly ever stopped to think about how and what God was trying to do via Israel and the body of Christ in light of history? What does the Gospel do for us in light of how we view people in this world? Join for the devotional Pastor Mitch gave on this chapter during their fall fest!

As we continue down the path of Romans, we really come to two amazing truths that are directly attached to the Gospel: 1. The Gospel is the most inclusive truth because it is for everyone! 2. The Gospel is the most exclusive truth because it is only through Jesus we are saved! Join us as we venture into how we are called to be the feet of the Gospel!

Terms like election or predestination, mostly cause us to have stress or arguments. But what if we could actually see them in light of the full context and what the Holy Spirit is communicating through Paul about our salvation? Join us and ask plenty of questions!

The struggle against our fleshly desires and the wants of this world... As believers, we are stuck in the middle of wanting to please God but our sin keeps fighting for our attention. So how do we handle this war? Join us in chapter seven to see how!

Join us this week to see that a genuine gospel believed in will in fact produce genuine gospel fruit in the believer's life! When we remind ourselves that God is the one in charge, He is the one that saves, we find true purpose and meaning in all aspects of life!

Now that we have walked through the premise that we are ALL sinners. That it is only by GRACE THROUGH FAITH, we now see the life change it brings! When we correctly understand the gospel message, we begin to grasp the reality of sin and suffering.

What does it mean that it is by "Grace through Faith"? What about religious acts and submissive obedience? How can salvation spur us to good things? Join us as we discuss that all good things only come after we surrender to the ultimate Good News of Jesus!

Join us for Chapter Three in Romans and how Paul is working out that literally no one is good. Yet, God in His perfect love and justice is saving sinners!

Join us as we dive into the flip side of chapter one! In the previous chapter Paul is targeting the Gentiles in the Roman community stating that even as Gentiles they are still sinners. Knowing the other side of the coin was needing a reminder, in chapter two Paul hits on the hyper religious and legalistic side. That as Jewish and religious people, they need to understand that they are sinners! What is the solution to both sides? The Gospel and Grace of Jesus balanced with the righteousness of Jesus!

Join us in this Ch by Ch study through Romans. in this opening message we see the thesis statement that sets the tone for the whole letter! So, as we start this series: which side of God's righteousness do you stand for? Firm and in the light of the gospel? Lost and loving self in the darkness? Romans 3:23/ Romans 6:23/ Romans 10:9-10   Points: 1.       A heart changed by the Gospel, is eager to communicate the Gospel! 2.       God is love and righteous, never seek one without expecting the other! 3.       The Holy Spirit gives us gifts, don't be selfish! USE THEM, especially to build the church!   Questions: 1.       Are you genuinely eager to share your faith? a.       Do you have faith to share? 2.       How are you bringing your gifts to the church? a.       What is something you are gifted in that can benefit the church? 3.       Seeing the balance of love and righteousness, does it help stand firm in culture? Or make you more nervous?

Join us as we rediscover what it truly means when scripture talks about purity and modesty! We also cover what it looks like scripturally for a church to handle sexual immorality in its members!

We cover in the sermon questions like "why do people cheat?' to "How to recover from someone who claims Jesus and abuses you?". Scripture is clear on one thing, we are all sinners and need Jesus first and most of all!

Join us as we continue our series on Sex and Dating. This sermon is on the realm of lust or love. We tackle topics on pornography, sexual acts in and out of marriage, and how lust has effects on relationships.

Join us for a special message that is all about the call of all believers to servant leadership. And a sweet time as we honor one of our own to the pastoral call.

Join us as we discuss all the avenues of dating and scripture! we answer questions like: Are soul mates real? How do we know we found the one? And more! Points: - Singleness is not a burden, it's a gift. Embrace the season God has you in! - Don't chase Hollywood love, but holy love! Scripture defines it so you can display it! - Don't hold double standards! You want a beautiful relationship, be biblical! Questions: 1. Where does scripture come in your relationship worldview? 2. Do you hold yourself to the same standards you keep others in relationships? a. Are your standards selfish or scriptural? 3. What determines your view on love, the world or the Word?

Welcome to week one of our summer series: Refine Nights - Sex & Dating In this opener we cover topics on believers and non-believers dating, when should men lead spiritually?, and thoughts on transgenderism and friendships with people in the LGBTQ+ community. I pray this speaks biblically to you and challenges your walk with Jesus!

What is the heart of Hebrews? Jesus is better! Join Pastor Mitch as he lays out the wonderful reality of what it truly means that all of God's promises find their yes in Jesus!

Join us as Trevor from our young adult leadership leads us through a very applicable and concise outworking of the last chapter in Hebrews! 10 Marks of a healthy church/Christian 1. Love 2. Hospitality 3. Compassion 4. Purity 5. Contentment 6. Gospel-Centered Messages 7. Holy (openly set apart) 8. Continual Worship 9. Submission to Leadership 10. Pray Questions 1. Which of these marks of a healthy church/Christian are you gifted in/best at? Which do you struggle with the most? 2. Who is the most hospitable person you have ever met? What did they do that made them so hospitable? 3. What are ways that you can continually worship the Lord? How can you have reverence and awe in your worship? 4. What is something specific you can do to grow in one of these marks?

Join us as we have our awesome Pastor DJ come and dive into the reality of being faithful even when life seems hard! What a gift to have him come share!

Hebrews Ch.11 - The Hall of Heroes, the reality of faith, how the ones of the Old Testament also grasped the reality of faith! Join us as we got to hear from our church's Worship Pastor, Pastor Dean.

What does it truly mean that Jesus is the only way to be saved? how does this fit into the continuity of the Old and New Covenants? Join us as we get to learn from Pastor Jeff (Senior Pastor)

How in fact is it that Jesus can be the only way to be saved? What does Grace through Faith really mean? Join us! Points: 1. We do not “live the gospel” but share it! He finished it and accomplished it! 2. Stop trying to save yourself! All your rituals and earthly comforts will fail, Jesus won't! 3. Yes, the gospel is such good news but it has a time limit! GO AND TELL! Questions: 1. What thoughts come to mind when we think of the exclusivity of Jesus? 2. What things have we either believed or heard others believe that contradict salvation by Jesus alone? 3. Who can you be sharing the gospel with right now?

The Refinery Town Hall is our live Apologetics Night with panel discussion. Our first portion is all sent in questions and this section is all of our live Q&A discussion. We pray you can join us as we dive into the awesome questions the Young Adults fired away.

Our night of apologetics, food, and fellowship. This first part is all of our panel tackling sent in questions ranging from "is God the author of suffering?" to "how can we validify the bible?". In Part Two we cover the live Q&A portion of the night!

How should we view the premise of the Old Covenant? What is all the hype with the new Covenant? Join us as we discuss how Jesus brings a better covenant! “The implications are large. In the Old Testament, everything that seems to be for the nation of Israel had to be passed down to Jesus, who then fulfilled the realities of the promises for us in His own person and work. This is how the Apostle Paul could say, “All the promises of God find their Yes in him [Christ]” (2 Cor. 1:20). It is also the reason why he could say of the Old Testament Scriptures: “Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Rom. 15:4). When we read of God's promises of restoration that He gave Israel through the Old Testament prophets, we must do so through the lens of the person and work of Christ. All of the judgment prophesied about the nation prepares us for the judgment that fell on Christ—the true Israel—for our sin. In His resurrection, Jesus secures the restoration that was promised so long before. When the Apostles appeal to Joel 2:28–32 in Acts 2:16–21 and Amos 9:11–12 in Acts 15:16–17, this is what they have in view. The fulfillment of those restoration promises occurs first in the risen or restored Son of Abraham, who will consummate them in a new heaven and earth. ” – Rev. Nicholas T. Batzig, is senior pastor of Church Creek PCA in Charleston, S.C., and an associate editor for Ligonier Ministries. He writes regularly at Feeding on Christ. Points: 1.       The WHOLE Bible is eternally important, don't cherry-pick! 2.       God doesn't make mistakes. No matter what life brings, when we turn to Him we find comfort and conviction. 3.       Even when we don't see the whole picture, God does!   Questions: 1.       How did you view the Old Testament before this message and now after? 2.       What are some ways you can use the full picture of the Old to New Testament to witness to people? 3.       Scripture teaches us to forgive as Jesus has forgiven us. If Jesus forgives and does not hold it over us. Are we truly forgiving in the same way?  

Have you ever truly considered how we can be so bold to say Jesus makes our salvation secure? join us as we venture into the priest hood of Jesus! Conclusion: • If you can, lose your salvation, then all we are claiming is that we like to re-crucify Jesus every time we feel ourselves losing it. • If we cannot lose our salvation, then all we are claiming is the rightful truth that Jesus saves us fully and sustains us continually till the end. He is the Kingly Priest. not you! Points: 1. Don't let the trails and season of life outshine the one who gets you through them! 2. Be gracious, the only thing you contribute to salvation is your sin! 3. When you feel alone or too messy, remember Jesus perfectly and presently holds you! Questions: 1. When we think of Jesus currently, what do we think He is doing? 2. Have you ever glorified a trial or season of life above Jesus? 3. What are some ways we can find rest daily in the truth that Jesus holds us perfectly?

Have you ever doubted that you will make it to the end of your life as a believer? Have you ever thought that you could sin your way out of the love of God? Join us as we dive into Hebrews Ch.6 and what it truly is telling us about believers and our security. And those who experience the reality of the gospel and choose to reject the good news! Points: 1.      When faith seems little or lost, strengthen it by studying the depths of God's Word! 2.      Let us lead people to encounter Jesus not just experiences of Him. 3.      Jesus is your anchor for eternity. When the weight of sin pulls on us, know that Jesus won't let go or give way! YOU ARE SECURE WHEN YOU ARE HIS!   Questions: 1.      When we wrestle with our sinful nature or this broken world, who do we naturally lean on? 2.      When doubts in our faith creep in where do we turn? 3.      What is something that makes you question your salvations' security?