The Refinery 727

The story of Jonah captures a few realities that are so true today: - Our generations and societies are not ignorant of God, rather they simply are disobedient. - People would rather acknowledge the hard truth and run, rather than stay and work through it. - We in the church constantly want the next “Holy Spirit” moment than actually soaking up the Word already given to us! Basil of Caesarea fough...

Anxiety, dating, and end times are the core topics we covered in our first Mail Bag Episode! I (Mitch) am so thankful that Pastors Joe and Jeremy could come to hang out and hit on some needed topics! We pray this leads to more in-person discussions about how scripture and Christ handle these topics! There is a link on our Instagram and website via the church. Please do not hold anything back, ask...

Join us as we enter into the first six chapters of Daniel! We cover the Fiery Furnace, the Lion's Den, and the grave that Christ conquered for us! What does it mean that Jesus descended to the grave/ hell? Well, we answer that in light of this OT narrative displayed for us in our sermon!  Key Doctrine: The doctrine of Descent: Jesus, when He was laid to rest in the tomb descended to Sheol (un...

In this sermon, we cover the well-known story of Samson and Delilah. So often we can get so wrapped up in the nerdiness (I am guilty of this) that we lose sight of the simple application that God has for us. through this message, I pray you to see the solid truths about sin and our Savior Jesus while learning the historical account of Samson and Delilah.  Key Doctrines: The doctrine of consci...

My goal with these serve nights that are happening in the midst of our Sunday School Story series is to begin to build our hearts firmer in why Jesus calls us to serve! Serve night was all about learning how to have better conversations and guiding people in conversations about God's Word. So often we can let these valued times of talking with other believers go downhill fast if we are not co...

How do we view David and Goliath? Our modern church today with social media influencers and feel-good sermons alike has done damage to this historical event. unfortunately in chasing a "self-centered and feel good" approach the truth and beauty of David and Goliath are lost in most places. My heart is to bring to light the doctrinal and Christ-centered realities of the account to challenge us...

Moses and the Red Sea... As I studied  this passage and historical account God continues to wreck my heart for how we need to preach Christ and Him crucified. Within this sermon my prayer is that you see the gorgeous truths of Who God is and let that lead you into the experiences of God. we must always remember to seek first Who before we get to the rest of God. Ultimately we see through this...

The Tower of Babel and Jesus Christ have connections? This latest installment on our Sunday School Series we hit the Tower narrative and how God works in and through humanity, even when we are messing up in sin. Often we can get trapped in the simplicity of some bible accounts that we forget to see just what God is doing. I pray this message is encouraging and impactful for Christ.  Key...

What a Special night come join us as we discuss with Pastor Mitch and Jessica about their lives, ministry, theology and more! (Might have to turn up the volume in some areas!) We had our first Serve Night that we are doing at the end of each month while we go through our Sunday School Stories series this fall. In this serve night we held a Q&A, wrote letters to our fellow members who are...

Welcome back to the series called Sunday School Stories! We ventured into the realm of Noah's Ark and the worldwide flood! I personally was so convicted and challenged in preparing this message! I pray it impacts you. And as always is included our doctrinal points from the account, points and questions. IF you would like to reach out my email is: mitchel_vandenbroeck@indianrocks.org Doctrines: Doc...

Welcome back for the second "story" aka account we are covering in this series! Cain and Abel is such a wide known story and so many have a vast view on how it relates law and Gospel. My prayer is that as you listen to this message you find yourself being challenged to seek the balance that God Himself wants us to have as we approach His word and truth especially on the Law and Gospel!  Reach...

Welcome to our Fall Series Sunday School Stories! I am so excited to dive into the top 12-13 bible stories that are taught in and through churches to Sunday school classes! Ranging from Adam and Eve to the Cross. In this episode I take some extra time to explain my heart behind why we are diving into these stories from a young adults perspective. with each "story" we are going to have applicable p...

This is the last sermon from our Refine Night Series! the follow week will be a multi-young adult ministry worship night, and then after that we are going to start a three month journey through the 12 most taught Sunday School lessons from an young adult perspective! So stay tune for those and be praying with us over that. The front part of this message is the Gospel, why? Well i explain it all in...

(Disclaimer: the second part of the sermon did not record well, so we rerecorded it and I pray it still shine truth and makes an impact!) This is Part four of our Refine night series, and we hit on Frameworks. The premise of what the world is trying to teach and push versus the Word of God. And how we as Christians need to view secular and fake ideologies in light of the truth of God and His word....

Tonight was a special night for us in the Refinery, We had our Senior Pastor Jeff join us!  I asked Pastor Jeff to share a message that he would have wanted to hear in his 20's. So, This message was the heart of Pastor Jeff towards our ministry as Young Adults. Partially his testimony and also a question and answer time with him. I pray this encourages you as you walk either towards a relatio...

Part three of our Refine Night series - Sex & Relationships My heart beat for this sermon is to make us rethink how we view, think and talk about sex and relationships in the church and culture alike! I pray this leads you to seek biblical truth and application of these ideas. Like always you can reach me personally at: mitchel_vandenbroeck@indianrocks.org Quote from opening:  God made ea...

Part two of our Refine Nights Series: The reality of Sin Questions we cover: 1. What is sin? 2. The reality of humanity and our fallen state? 3. The eternal end of sinners?  My prayer is that this sermon sparks your thoughts and heart to seek the premise of your own sin nature. And of where you stand with God? The message ends with the answer to sin and the only hope we truly have! Jesus.&nbs...

First night of our new series Refine Nights!  We are covering hard and controversial topics in light of the Gospel!  Our first topic discussed is that of Truth? And how can we trust the Bible if people wrote it?  To close: remember the claim I made that Jesus was the most EXCLUSIVE – INCLUSIVE TRUTH? 23 For all have sinned  and fall short of the  glory of God - Ro 3:23. 23...

This is the final message of our James Series: Faith Foundations The topic we discuss in this sermon is not one we take lightly and I know trigger words are unavoidable. But my prayer is that you listen and interact with this sermon in a way that God's word challenges you. False believers and backsliding Christians are massive areas that the church can struggle to handle. So we open up the message...

This episode is a sermon from our series in James. the special part of the night was over the last few weeks I gathered prayers from staff and volunteers from our church. And then challenged our young adults to write their own. Afterwards we spent a period of time in group prayer and covered all the request in prayer and praise! I challenge you to do the same!  Points: Regardless of how we fe...

We appreciate the following along with us through the book of James! My prayer is that through this message you will grow or find for the first time that true meaning and reality to patience. It is rooted and perfected in Jesus. Again, if you ever have questions about the Gospel, the message, or the ministry you can email me at: Mitchel_vandenbroeck@indianrocks.org.  Points: 1. Jesus is comin...

Like I stated in the opening of the sermon we are working on getting James Chapter three put up. Trevor killed it and we recap it in the opening!  These are points and questions for the message currently being listened too!  Points: 1. Remind yourself daily of the gospel and what is does, humility will natural flow from that. 2. Plan your days with open hands, gospel hearts, and submitte...

Join us for part two of James! Such a trigger worthy issue when it comes to faith and works, lets dive in:  Clearing up confusion: Paul - We are given Romans and Paul’s heavy hitting discussion on how justification is by faith alone to combat those driving believers to legalism and old Judaism law keeping as requirements. James - We are given James and James’ heavy hitting discussion on how i...

First Sermon in our Faith Foundations series James chapter one Points:  1. There is a distinct line between trial and temptation. That line is Faith! Trust the word of God guide you! 2. Faith in the word of God, not the world, is how we have true Joy!  Special worship by our Middle School Pastor Joe! And a wonderful time observing the ordinance of Lord's Supper as we reflect on the last...

John chapters 19-21 (Audio is low, turn up device audio. Phone Audio recommended) Points: 1. Regardless of how messed up we are or how many times we mess up, God’s love is greater! 2. Salvation is complete in Jesus! And if He completes it, He can and will Keep you in it eternally! Questions: 1. Knowing God’s love is greater and stronger than our mistakes, does that make us feel more or less prone...