Sunday Service

Last week, we looked at Luke 8:35-39 and 1st Cor. 12:12-19 to understand what it means to be the church that “Goes”. This week we will look at the rest of 1st Corinthians 12 to understand the depth and beauty of the phrase “we are the body”, and see how that reality changes both how we gather and scatter.

Last week, we saw in the great commission (Matt. 28:18-20) that Baptism is an essential part what it means be disciples. We also see in this passage that we are called to "Go". Join us this Sunday, as we look to the word to understand what it means to not only be a church that gathers, but to be the church; and allow the love and light of Christ to shine through us in every area of our lives.

Join us this Sunday as we continue our series entitled, "What is the Church?" Last week we said that historically the Christian church has understood itself to do three things when we gather. The gathered church is a place where: (1) the word of Christ is faithfully proclaimed, (2) the ordinances of Christ are faithfully administered, and (3) the community of Christ is faithfully cultivated. Last...

This Sunday we are taking a break from the Gospel of Mark to start a series entitled, "What is the Church?" We have so many people coming from so many different church backgrounds. We feel the need to all be aligned in what we are as a church and it all starts with being aligned on our answer to the question, "What is the Church?" Clarity here is especially important given the current context in A...

Join us as we ponder the question "But who do YOU say that I AM?"

This Sunday we come to the halfway point of the Gospel of Mark. We have seen a boat miracle (stilling of the storm), a bread miracle (feeding of the 5000), a boat miracle (walking on the water), and a bread miracle (the feeding of the 4000). Now we have bread in the boat. Here Jesus confronts the disciples with the question of whether or not they really understand who he is. Although we are tempte...

One of the most stirring things about reading the Gospel narratives is that we get to see God in ways that are so tangible. Jesus is here in this passage - God in the flesh, God with skin on, and we see how he engages with people in need. Is he stand-offish or forgetful or insensitive or emotionally unavailable? Join us as we look at this passage, which is a revelation to us of the heart of God in...

Last week, we looked at Mark 7:14-23 to understand the depth of Jesus's call for the multitude to "Hear and Understand". This week, we will see those words lived out through the faith of a gentile woman, who (despite encountering the "harsh" words of Jesus) comes to Jesus in hope that He can cast the demon out of her daughter. Join us as we examine this encounter in Mark 7:24-30, to understand eve...

In Mark 7:14-23, the passage starts with Jesus calling the multitude to Himself and saying, "Hear me, everyone, and understand." Join us this Sunday and see how Jesus's words point us to not just the depth of this phrase, but also what tends to limit, or influence, our ability to "understand".

This week's passage highlights the amazing difference Jesus makes. We find that testimonies of what Jesus has done spread far and wide and inspire others to come to Jesus. We will also see a stark contrast when others do not embrace Jesus and only pretend to be close to God. This text is surprisingly relevant for us today. Come join us as we hear what Jesus has to say to his church.

This week we unpack the familiar story of Jesus walking on the water. We will discover there is much more than meets the eye happening here. In fact, this story is a stirring reminder of how to read the Bible. Bible reading is not just a cerebral exercise in which we recover “the author’s original intent.” God is the divine author, and he intends to reveal himself. Let's prepare our hearts this we...

Whether it's because of school, work, or life in general; we have all felt the weight of "being busy". But how do you tend to respond when life gets busy? Join us this Sunday, as we look at the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000 (Mark 6:30-44) and gain a deeper understanding what it means to "Follow Him," in even the busiest moments of our lives.

The text opens with Jesus and the unbelief of his hometown (6:1-6). Then we see another one of Mark's sandwiches. We start with the sending of the disciples (6:7-13), and we end with the return of the disciples (6:30). The meat in the middle is the story of how John the Baptist was beheaded. Someone may wonder why we would pick a passage about the beheading of someone else. What kind of weird chur...

In Mark 5:21-43, we see Jesus perform two incredible miracles. Join us this Sunday as we explore this passage and understand more deeply the call to "Follow Me" by understanding the beauty found at the feet of Jesus and the difference between knowing He can and knowing He is.

Join us this week as we study the story of discipleship found in the narrative of Jesus encountering a demon-possessed man. We will discover some mind-splitting, soul-stirring truths about our Savior's power and love.

I desire to see Urban grow in the areas of worship and outreach! During my two years as "worship director" it's quite evident Urban desires this as well, which for me is very encouraging and exciting! Through the message I hope to address questions on how this endeavor will be achieved.

Pastor Jason gave the ordination charge to Pastor Tommy, and Pastor Jonathan delivered the ordination charge to the congregation. We also had the opportunity to hear a brief response from Pastor Tommy.

This passage is about the parables of the lamp and measure, the growing seed, the mustard seed, and the pattern of these parables.

Where can we find true joy? Is it found in family or in friends? Is it found in our work or in coffee? Join us for our UR Kids Christmas Musical as we search low…and very high…for the source of true and lasting joy.

The Parable of the Sower highlights a divide between two groups of people: the crowd (outsiders) and the disciples (insiders). The parables function as a way to make the divide clear. The biggest evidence that one is an insider and not an outsider is whether or not you stay with Jesus as a disciple. The crowd comes, hears the parable, and then goes away without wanting more. The disciples have a d...

This life can be very difficult with many physical, emotional, and spiritual battles, but Isaiah 41:10 reminds us of five promises for God's people, how He is with us, and how He is our strength and help. This week we will learn how these promises can be applied to our lives, and how they're being applied to church planting.

Last week Jahill Richards preached on this passage and helped us see that Jesus defined the true family of God as those who do the will of God. This week we will give even more focus on the implications of this passage for the family of God here at Urban Refuge.

There are so many misconceptions about who Jesus is. Some believe He was only a prophet, while others believe He was just a respected moral teacher. In Mark 3:20-35, we see that some even thought He was possessed and out of His mind. There's a lot of controversy about who Jesus is, but God's Word declares that He is God, who came to rescue sinners from the reign of darkness and their sin. This wee...

Mark 3:7-19 is broken up into two sections: In the first, we see Jesus ministering to a multitude that comes to Him, while in the second, we see Him appointing the 12 as apostles. This contrast is similar to what we saw in Mark 2:13-17, and with it we are once again challenged with the question of: will we be like the crowd and simply come to Him, or will we be like the disciples and follow Him? J...

This week we will look at three controversies that Jesus has with the religious leaders over fasting, working on the Sabbath, and healing on the Sabbath. Prepare your hearts to hear the breathtaking way that the centrality of Jesus recalibrates all reality.