Refuge Church Orlando - Sermons

How does the book of Proverbs teach us to take ownership of the areas God has entrusted to us? How does the fear of the Lord shape us into people marked by integrity, character, and excellence? Bobby Hegedish reminds us that the fear of the Lord produces godly character.

How do our words reveal what is truly in our hearts? How should we think about the words we listen to and the words we speak? And how does the Gospel of Jesus shape how we approach these topics? Whit Jackson reminded us that words are the litmus tests of our hearts.

Pastor and elder Scott Reavis reminded us that true riches flow from the nature and character of God and produce lasting joy.

The book of Proverbs invites us to consider the choice before us: will we seek to follow after God and His divine wisdom or will we remain in our folly and suffer its destructive effects? Pastor Ryan preaches on Proverbs 1:20-33 and encourages us to consider the call of Lady Wisdom and what path we are currently walking on.

How can you and I find true wisdom, knowledge, and insight on how to live? According to the Book of Proverbs, God’s wisdom is only available to those who fear the Lord.  Pastor Josh Conover kicks off our 10-week summer series titled: "Walking In Wisdom."

Do you struggle to believe that the Good Shepherd can keep you? Jesus invites us to trust in His unshakable promise: for those who hear His voice and follow Him, no one can snatch them from His hand.

Pastor Ryan preached through the profound "Good Shepherd" passage in John 10. We were reminded that Jesus alone is the door to salvation and the Shepherd of His sheep.

This week, Pastor Ryan preached the second part of the story of the healing of the blind man. We were reminded that no one remains unchanged by Jesus; He either gives sight to the blind or reveals the blindness of those who think they see.

In this week's passage, Jesus heals the blind man, giving us a picture of our spiritual blindness and His power to bring us spiritual sight. Pastor Ryan reminded us that Jesus is the Light of the world, who has come to open blind eyes and restore sight.

This week, Pastor Ryan preached on Christ’s declaration that He is greater than Abraham and that He is the “I Am.” We were reminded that because Jesus is the I Am, for those who trust in Him, death no longer has the final word.

Elder Scott Reavis preached on the invitation of Jesus that we would know the truth and that He who is the truth, would set us free. We also were reminded that the voice we hear reveals the father we follow.

Pastor Ryan preaches from John 8:21-30 as Jesus continues to confront the Jews at the temple, and declares to them that the only way to know the Father is through the Son.

This week, Pastor Josh Conover preached on Jesus’ declaration, “I am the light of the world.” We were reminded that Christ alone leads us out of darkness and into true life.

This Easter Sunday, Pastor Ryan preached on Jesus’ encounter with the woman caught in adultery. We reflected on His declaration over her: “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” We were reminded that only those who know they are great sinners, will see their need for a great Savior.

Pastor Ryan preached on the invitation of Jesus Christ at the temple: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” We were reminded that our response to His invitation reveals whether we truly know Him.

Cristian Maldonado reflected on the sober warning Jesus gave to the crowds in Jerusalem: that to truly know God, they must believe in the Son while He may be found. A time would come when they would seek Him and not find Him, because it would be too late. We were reminded that every warning Jesus gives is also an invitation: to seek Him, to come to Him, and to find in Him life and the forgiveness...

Pastor Ryan preaches on the response of the Jewish religious elites to the controversial Christ, as they question His authority to heal and teach. In this passage, we see that Jesus has authority over all human authorities, yet He lives in perfect submission to the Father.

This week, Pastor Ryan concluded chapter 6 of John, where Peter declares that only Christ has the words of eternal life. We were reminded that the Gospel of Jesus Christ does more than communicate a message; it brings forth new life.

This past week, Pastor Ryan preached on Jesus’ conversation with the Jews who grumbled at His claim to be the Bread of Life. We were reminded that with every invitation Jesus extends, there is also a warning. In this passage, Jesus teaches us that only those who feed on Him have eternal life.

This past week, Cristian Maldonado preached through the first of seven "I Am" statements made by Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. We reflected on the reality that because Jesus is the Bread of Life, He alone can satisfy the hunger of our souls.

Pastor Ryan preached through the story of Jesus' miracle of walking on water. We were reminded that it is only with Christ’s presence amid life’s storms that we truly realize our moment-by-moment need.

As we jump back into the Gospel of John, Pastor Ryan preached on the miracle of the Feeding of the Five Thousand. We were reminded that Jesus came to a hungry humanity, that was unaware of its hunger, and offered to give them true food.

During our Vision Sunday, Pastor Ryan preached through Psalm 46, encouraging us with the truth that God is our safe refuge and strength. We were reminded that if God is the only refuge in the world, then He is the only refuge for the world. We also heard testimonies of God's faithfulness through our church, pointing people to refuge in Jesus Christ.

This past Sunday, Pastor Ryan wrapped up our Habakkuk series by preaching from chapter 3:1–19. We examined the idea that where we look in hardship determines how we live through hardship. The book of Habakkuk calls us to move from doubt to devotion, ceasing to focus on our difficulties and instead looking to God as our sure footing and strength.

This past Sunday, Pastor Ryan preached the third sermon in our Habakkuk Series. We looked at the contrast between the way of the righteous and the woes of the wicked. We were reminded that there are only two ways to live: by faith in God or by trusting in yourself.