The Refinery 727

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, stre...

How does knowing that Jesus is the ultimate high priest because of the cross bring us comfort? Join us as we dive into chapter five and the behind the scenes look at what Jesus truly accomplished for us! Points:   1.  Before we can advocate for anyone else, make sure Jesus is yours!   2.  The Gospel is all about Jesus and what He did, stop trying to add to it!   3.  True compassion stems from a tr...

Why do we have creeds and confessions? what is the Apostle's creed? How does the throne of Grace and Jesus as our High Priest truly apply to our walks today? Points: 1.       Confess Jesus daily, He is the one who gives you purpose, identity, and peace! 2.       Confess sins and needs daily, God is the only one sovereign enough to forgive and personal enough to give you hope! 3.       Confess...

Have you ever wondered what it means to have peace with God and from God? is life so burdensome that you seem to never have peace? join us as we see what true Sabbath rest is and how Jesus is Lord of it! Points: 1.      The word of God should be your first resource for rest! 2.      Stop trying to fit a to-do list where Jesus already marked it Done, your soul is secure in Him!     Questions: 1.   ...

Have you ever stopped and taken more than just a glance at Jesus? do we ever take time to consider Jesus? Join us as we covered very applicable truths from Hebrews Chapter three and how Jesus is our intercessor.

On what authority does Jesus make the Gospel claim? Join us as we dive into chapter two of Hebrews!  Points: 1. The Gospel is of First importance! If Jesus died for its truth, you need to know its truths! 2. The whole world is subject to Jesus, stop holding back from Jesus! 3. Redemption is found in the Reign of King Jesus, not in the rituals of this world. Questions: 1. How much do we value...

Join us as we open up the study through the book of Hebrews with CH.1 this week. Who is Jesus? is he greater than the prophets? what about the angels?  Points: 1. If you are found in Jesus, do not get lost in the lesser things! Jesus deserves all of you. 2. Jesus created the way to new life, stop chasing this world. 3. Stop hiding from or working towards God! a. The blood of Christ covers all...

Join our discussion as we sit down with pastor Tom and Pastor Mitch to cover: - Do babies go to heaven? - Christian liberties and how they affect dating? - How do we handle friends going into astrology and the new age?  Keep sending us your question! and let Christ be glorified! 

The doctrine of Sanctification and why Jesus calls out this church for being lukewarm!  Jesus wants us to be all in! And that's only possible when we come to terms with the fact that He is the means by which we are saved and empowered to endure!   Points: 1. A lukewarm life is mocking Jesus! a. Claiming to be a Christian means you shine Jesus to the world! 2. True change in the community...

Eternal Security, do you genuinely know you are His? have you ever doubted your salvation or allowed fear and stress to push you away from God? Join us as we see how Jesus encourages the church in Philadelphia to stand firm in the fact that He holds their souls!  Points: 1. When fear and doubt come, remember the Key master, Jesus! a. He holds the keys of life and death and hades, and to the K...

What is church truly suppose to be? What is the true message of the church? And how do we determine if a church we are looking at is a good one to attend? As we look at the compliments and warnings that Jesus gives to the church at Sardis, let grasp them for ourselves today!  Questions:   1.  What is the reason you come to church? Why are you here tonight and why do you go to the ch...

False teaching? How does Jesus address His church on what it looks like and how to handle it? And what is the reality for those who can endure through it and stand firm on the truth of Jesus' Word?  Join us as Trevor fills in for Pastor Mitch this week and tackles the Letter to Thyatira! 

What does the word repentance mean to you? Is it only for when sharing the gospel or a daily discipline of the believer? Join us as we discuss how the comfort and conviction that Jesus brings to this church challenges us to seek a life of daily repentance.  I want to take you to a quote from a book called “Regeneration” by David B. McWilliams: “It is important to point out that faith and repe...

How do we suffer? what is suffering in light of Jesus? What is church hurt? How do we handle it?  Join us as we dive into the exhortation that Jesus gives to a church that is truly suffering for His sake! Points: 1. If you are saved, yes there is forgiveness, but there is also eternal family. Remember to live and participate in God’s family! 2. Suffering will happen, but with Jesus, suff...

How does the Book of Ephesians lend to the proper reading of the Letter to Ephesus that Jesus gives in Revelation? Come listen and join the series! Let this quote from the teachings of Charles Spurgeon on the church set our focus: “The church is the kingdom of God among men. It is purely spiritual – comprehending only spiritual men and existing only for spiritual objects. And who is king? None but...

What is Revelation about? Who is at the center of it all? Has Revelation been difficult to read or approach?  Join us as we dive into this series and build a solid foundation on where to stand when it comes to this scripture!  Points: 1. Jesus is big enough to hold His whole church, yet personal enough to love you eternally. 2. All scripture is either looking towards, about or the r...

This is our final sermon of the Christmas season! Come see how Jesus fulfills all of the OT covenants and brings to light the reality of all that the Bible talks about. The best gift you could receive this year is either new life in Jesus or a deepened relationship with Jesus!  The video of the sermon is on our facebook! 

This message is all about the covenants of the Old Testament and how they had two important roles. First, there is the immediate reality for the people it was spoken too. Second, they had the eternal side that is foretelling of the Messiah. We pray this blesses you and challenges you to see the bible as one unified story of Jesus!  This sermon is taught by our one and only Trevor who stepped...

In this Mail Bag Episode, we have an amazing guest with us, Pastor DJ. we tackle: 1. How to handle family and friends who only come to church on Christmas and Easter. 2. If God is so good, why does He allow evil? We pray this conversation is challenging, thought-provoking, and Christ-glorifying!  Ask us more questions! 

Welcome to Christmas time at the Refinery! We know this season is either a really big high or a bit low, but even for some, it's just weird. Our prayer is that through this sermon series you find that eternal hope! Jesus was promised, layout, and presented through the full story of the bible! join us as we venture through the amazing reality of Jesus as our savior and redeemer. this message focuse...

Our Final Sermon in the series! I can not believe that we have been tracking this series since august, but what a blessing! I pray this challenges you on the reality of Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection!  Key Doctrine: The doctrine of freedom (Liberty): This is the two-part sense in which Christ made us born again and has liberated the person in light of our sinfulness. The fi...

Due to storm complications we closed our normal service for the night, but Pastor Mitch was able to preach the message to our church's Wednesday night service! Praying it is impactful and challenging!  Key doctrine: The doctrine of Sola Scriptura: This is the belief and truth that we hold to the divine and holy scriptures alone for all truth pertaining to life and redemption and everything Go...

Finding the one, cars, emotions, and faith, and Adam versus Jesus, Join me (Pastor Mitch) as we seek scripture for some clarity. Even though I was solo on this episode I pray it brings great insight into what God has spoken on these topics and gives you a little insight into who I am!   I am so thankful for all the questions being sent in, we had such good questions I already have a solid sta...

Sunday School Stories - Sorry about the audio but it works!  Key Doctrine: The Doctrine of the Hypostatic Union: This is the reality that in the singular person of Jesus Christ are two natures! Jesus was fully God and fully human. (Or as R.C. Sprouls would say Truly God and Truly man.). For Christ to have these two natures in one is to allow for Him to accomplish what only the true Messiah an...

 Why do we participate in Trunk or Treat? and a brief overview of Halloween's origin! Join me on a very brief but, I pray, informational and challenging devotional on a serious topic!  Key Doctrine: Doctrine of the Two Kingdoms