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This week Pastor David takes us through a familiar story with fresh eyes. Stephen’s name might ring a bell for some. Known as the first Christian martyr, is story often stops at his tragic death. However, there is so much more to Stephen than meets the eye. Pastor David pushes us beyond the close-up of […] The post Upstart Apostles // Resilience in Adversity first appeared on Refuge. C...

We are continuing our SUMMER OF SERIES with our NEW SERIES: Upstart Apostles. We get our inspiration for this series from Acts 4:1 of the MSG translation where the early followers of Jesus are labeled “Upstart Apostles.” This term encapsulates their trailblazing spirit! The apostles were starting something new, facing challenges, and yet their faith […] The post Upstart Apostles...

Pastor David wraps up our Acts B.C. series with a powerful message about the strength of the early church. Pastor David takes a trip down memory lane reminding us of some terrible fads we suffered through. Remember water beds, planking, blond tips for guys? Well your favorite pastor does! Fads come and go, with the […] The post Act B.C. // Meetings, Prison Breaks, & Fads! Oh My! first appear...

On Saturday, June 22nd, Refuge hosted out FIRST service in honor of Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This service is a significant step forward in truly being a safe place for ALL PEOPLE to be unapologetically themselves! We want to be a place that allows people to embrace all the unique […] The post Juneteenth // A Night Of Reflection first...

Acts 4 This week Pastor David tackles the theme of courage and boldness. In Acts 4:23-31 we read of profound courage within the early church. This is an encouragement we need today more than ever! Peter and John are once again center stage. After being threated by religious leaders, the don’t cower or run. Instead, […] The post Acts B.C. // Boldness first appeared on Refuge. Church .

Pastor Nicole keeps our summer of series moving forward as she dives into Acts 4. The story of the church moves forward with the aftermath of the apostles healing the paralyzed man. Last week, we learned how Peter and John healed a man paralyzed from birth. Beyond the miraculous, we see the impact of being […] The post Acts B.C. // Act Like Jesus first appeared on Refuge. Church .

We continue to explore the beginnings of the early church and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. So, this week Pastor Davide tells the moving story from Acts 3. The ACTS of Peter and John healing a man who had been lame from birth. In a fresh take on a well known story, Pastor […] The post Acts B.C. // You Are Seen first appeared on Refuge. Church .

This week we learn about what to expect when we’re expecting! Pastor Nicole brings to life the Day of Pentecost from Acts 2. In this sermon on expectancy, pastor Nicole emphasizes the importance of living with a mindset rooted in faith and active anticipation of God’s promises. What kid of packer are you? With summer […] The post Acts B.C. // What to Expect… first appeared on Ref...

Summer is right around the corner, an we’re kicking of a Summer of Series at Refuge. We will be journeying through the book of Acts from start to finish! One series at a time exploring it’s themes and telling its stories. Most importantly we’ll be learning from the first Church of Misfits lessons that resonate […] The post Acts B.C. // Previously On… first appeared on Refug...

Are you feeling stuck in life’s struggles? Overwhelmed by challenges thrust upon you? Pastor Brian’s NEW mini-series; “Choose Your Suffering,” explores the idea of embracing hardships on our journey to find purpose and meaning. In this challenging message, Pastor Brian unveils his new favorite acronym – CYS. CYS (Choose Your Suffering) is perspective shift that [&#823...

This week Pastor Nicole wrapped up The Barbie Movie series by showing us how much Barbie and Nicodemus have in common! We’ve been diving deep into the realms of deconstruction and restoration. And how this never ending process is supposed to transform us. In a world hungry for authenticity Barbie and Nicodemus take us on […] The post The Barbie Movie // Finale first appeared on Refuge....

Welcome to week two of our FUN-conventional series centered around The Barbie Movie. Yes, yes, I know! You’ve heard all the things about Barbie! But stick with us, because this journey is about so much more than what meets the eye! We started to peel back the layers last week, finding the bigger theme of […] The post The Barbie Movie // Advocate Barbie first appeared on Refuge. Church...

The Barbie Movie Follows stereotypical Barbie, who lives a seemingly perfect life alongside other Barbies and Kens in Barbie Land. In this world the Barbies have to prestigious careers, like doctors, lawyers, professors, teachers, and politicians… and the Kens they mostly hang out on the beach, considering beaching their profession. One night at a dance […] The post The Barbie Movie // Decon...

This week Pastor Davide wraps up his Before & After series by taking us on a journey through (of all things) The Lion King! Pastor David uses his favorite move to explore the before and after stories of one of the most beloved disciples, Peter. You might not think Peter has much in common with […] The post Before & After // Peter first appeared on Refuge. Church .

Happy Easter! This year Pastor David dives into the significance of Easter. He unravels a beautiful message of the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. From his personal stories to biblical passages, Pastor David creates a safe place to explore the real power of the Easter story! He takes on a vivid journey of […] The post Before & After // Easter first appeared on Refuge. Church .

We live in a world where the darkest chapters of history and even our personal lives have shaped or worsened by religion. And so, Pastor Brian wraps up our “Losing My Religion“ series with a BOGO sermon! Time and time again Jesus challenges religious norms and offers a way with genuine faith, love, and inclusion. […] The post Losing My Religion // Part 2 first appeared on Refuge....

So often in the middle of our spiritual journeys a pivotal moment that calls us to sift through to relics of tradition and find the essence of truth faith. As we get closer to Easter, Pastor Brian is taking us on a reflective journey in a series he’s calling “Losing My Religion.” According to Pastor […] The post Losing My Religion // Part 1 first appeared on Refuge. Church...

This week we wrapped our Lent series as we explored the theme of Almsgiving. If you’ve been following along with us, you know that we’ve hit prayer and fasting. If you did catch either Pastor David or Pastor Brian’s messages, CATCH UP HERE! The insights David and Brian shared were both moving and challenging! This […] The post Lent // Almsgiving first appeared on Refuge. Ch...

We continue to reflect on the Lenten season, as Pastor Brian takes into a deeper understanding of fasting. Jesus taught us in Matthew 6 that fasting, prayer, and almsgiving were not “IFs,” but “WHENs.” These practices are not just Christian rituals, but they are pathways to deeper and more intimate relationships with God. Jesus tried […] The post Lent // Fasting first...

Our journey through Lent continues as Pastor David takes us on an exploration of prayer. There are over 650 prayers mentioned in the bible. 25 of those are instances where Jesus prayer. The apostle Paul discusses prayer 41 times in his epistles. But does it still have the transformative power in 2024 as it did […] The post Lent // Prayer first appeared on Refuge. Church .

In our final week of our Refocus series, Pastor Brian tackles a big one: Financial Health. Through this series we’ve looked at what it means to shift our focus from resolutions to intentions. All series long we’ve talking about intentional living. In this message, pastor Brian challenges us once again to shift that perspective when […] The post Refocus // Financial Health first a...

This week we explored the significance of relationships in our latest sermon in our Refocus series! Pastor Nicole dives into the important role of relationships in our lives. And how fixing our eyes on Jesus can guide us in building meaningful and healthy connections. PIVOT!!! Are you fan of “Friends?” No? That’s okay! Do you […] The post Refocus // Relationships first appe...

In this inspiring installment of our “Refocus” series, Nicole guides us through a thought-provoking exploration of integrating mental health with our spiritual journey. Titled “Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus,” this sermon invites you to consider how our daily intentions, actions, and struggles can align more closely with the teachings and example of Jesus. Learn practical [&#8230...

As we keep moving forward into this New Year, we’re setting our intentions and fixing our eyes on Jesus. Most of us seek to improve both physically and spiritually. In this message Pastor David offers a refreshing perspective that bridges the gap between our physical health and our spiritual journey. This is not your typical […] The post Refocus // Physical Health first appeared on Ref...