Refuge Church (Utah)

How do we understand biblical prophecy? In this episode, we take a look at an important rule of interpretation that helps us thread the needle.

Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 3:12–15. In this final section, Paul reiterates the heart of his instruction to Titus as he sets the churches of Crete in order.

In this episode of Stump the Pastors, we take up the topic of head vs. heart. Some people seem to love theology but not God, whereas others seem to put emotional experience above theological knowledge. How do we strike the right balance, here? Dan and Brian open the Bible and weigh in. Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap the Q+A button to leave us your question...

Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 3:4–11, where we are reminded that the glory of God in the gospel of Jesus Christ is the gravitational center of our life and doctrine.

In this episode of Stump the Pastors, we take up the topic of plastic surgery and the Christian. Utah is one of the leading purveyors of plastic surgery, as witnessed by the billboards dotting the way from Ogden to SLC along I-15. How should Christians think about plastic surgery? Is it ok for moms to go under the knife to "fix" their post-baby bodies? Dan and Brian open the Bible and weigh in. Ha...

In the second installment of our Eschatology study, Brian and Dan look at the fatal problems with any form of Premillennialism—even though it is the most popular current view of the end times by a landslide.

Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 3:1–7, where the Apostle gives the Church her marching orders for life and law under the rule of empires.

In this episode of Stump the Pastors, we take up the topic of magic in literature. Should Christians read Harry Potter, Narnia, and Lord of the Rings in light of its inclusion of magic, sorcery, witchcraft, and other practices forbidden in Scripture? Why does Pastor Brian reference these books in sermons if sorcery is sinful? Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap...

Pastor Dan and Brian jump into a new topic in our jaunt through Systematic Theology, the issue of Eschatology, or the study of last things. Where is this thing called reality going? Who's in charge? Can I get a refund? (Ok, no to that last part) Listen in for all your Premillennial, Amillennial, and Postmillennial needs!

Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 2:1–15, where we discover a grace that appears to save and sanctify blood-bought sons of God!

Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 2:1–15, where Paul tells us how to live in the household of God and the hearty grace that grows this good fruit.

Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 1:10–16, where Paul provides a prooftext of what he has just said concerning the need for qualified elders. In this section, we learn that the reason we need certain kinds of men leading the local church is because of certain kind of men within the church.

Dan and Brian jump into Ecclesiology, looking at the nature and government of the Church, then take up a great question about how to get stuff done that's worth doing in the time you've been given. Listen and share!

Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 1:5–9, where we discover the great need for elders, their peculiar qualifications, and the only soil where true elders therefore grow.

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Pastor Brian preaches on the reasons behind our decision to lower the age of our Kid's Ministry on Sundays to 6 and under, looking through God's commands to fathers in Ephesians 6:4 and Deuteronomy 6.

Pastor Dan continues in the book of Titus with a commentary on the banner of Grace and Peace that covers us.

Pastor Brian begins our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 1:1–3, where Paul tells us what he is, what he's for, and how sermons will save the world.

In our 70th and final sermon in the Gospel according to John, Pastor Brian unfolds 10 lies that John topples with his book.

Pastor Brian preaches the final chapter of John's Gospel, where we find Peter back in his fishing boat, and Jesus back to fire him again.

Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through John's Gospel with John 20:24–31, where we meet with doubting Thomas and discover the Lord's reaction to him and to us in our doubts.

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Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through John's Gospel with John 20:1–23, where the risen Christ speaks peace into fear and chaos and sends his forgiven brothers into the world with the Keys to the Kingdom of God in their back pockets.

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Pastor Brian continues our 5-Part miniseries within John's Gospel, where we are meditating on the great work of Christ on his cross. This week, all of our lesser heroes shrivel up before Christ, the perfect man, our great exemplar. Dying on the cross, Jesus teaches us how to live. Christus Exemplum! Christ our Example!