The Refinery Church Sermon Podcast

Big Idea: The most powerful thing we can do when telling people about Jesus is to share our own story. Scriptures: John 9 Questions: What is something you find easy to talk about with other people (favorite restaurant, hobby, sports team, vacation spot, etc.)? Why is that so easy to share? What is something you find more difficult to talk about with other people (faith, politics, social issues, et...

In this sermon, we explore what it truly means to live a life of discipleship through the words of Jesus and Paul. Looking at Luke 10 and Philippians 3, we’re invited to examine how we order our lives—what we prioritize, pursue, and ultimately become. While the world pulls us in many directions, Jesus calls us to choose what is better: a life centered on Him. Discipleship is more than knowledge; i...

In this message, Pastor Jay helps us to explore Jesus’ encounter with the rich ruler in Luke 18 and uncover a powerful truth: being rich in God’s Kingdom is not about what we accumulate, but what we’re willing to surrender and invest. While the ruler appeared morally strong and spiritually sincere, Jesus exposed the deeper issue—his wealth had a hold on him. This sermon challenges us to examine wh...

Big Idea: There is a peace, confidence, and security that comes when worship of God is our primary focus.  Scriptures: Psalm 27 Matthew 7:24-27 Questions: What’s one area of life where you’ve recently felt either confident/secure or shaken/behind? What made the difference? When you think about the idea of the most important “one thing” in your life, what comes to mind? In Psalm 27:1–3 , David spea...

Scriptures:  Isaiah 40:25-26; Psalm 147:1-5; Luke 12:6-7 Lifegroup Questions: What is your favorite memory of looking at the night sky? When you observe how many stars there are, what thoughts or questions come to mind? Read Isaiah 40:25-26. What do we learn about God in this passage? What might we learn about ourselves by implication? Reflecting on God’s transcendence (power, might, etc.) and God...

Big Idea: When we trust that God is enough, we are freed from the endless need for more. Scriptures: Luke 4:1-3 Matthew 6:16-24 Philippians 4:11-13 Lifegroup Questions: Sunday's sermon began with the “mini vs. small blizzard” confession. Do you have a similar personal example where you tend to believe “a little more” will make you happier or more satisfied? When you’re stressed or feeling low...

Big Idea: We can trust that we have been invited to engage the story of God in scripture and be a continuation of that story today. Scriptures: Luke 24:25-27 2 Timothy 3:10-4:4 Lifegroup Questions: The sermon opens by talking about the importance of good information in everyday decisions (buying a car, writing a paper, witnessing an accident). How do you seek to gather information personally? Do y...

In Week 2 of our Rooted series, we lean into the essential practice of prayer by looking at the life of Jesus in Luke 5:16 and 6:12. In the middle of full schedules, growing demands, and important decisions, Jesus consistently withdrew to be with the Father—reminding us that prayer isn’t optional, but foundational. This message challenges us to consider how much more we need that same connection—b...

Week 1 of Rooted invites us to rediscover what matters most: the presence of God. From the garden in Genesis to the promise of restoration in Revelation 21:1–4, Scripture reveals a consistent truth—God’s deepest desire is to be with His people. In Luke 10:38–42, we see this embodied in the choice of Mary to sit at Jesus’ feet, prioritizing His presence above all else. In a world filled with distra...

How do we overcome?  1. By the blood the Lamb. 2. The word of our testimony.  3. Not loving our lives until death. 

In Week 3 of our series, we explore how Jesus redefines the direction of our lives in Gospel of John 17—not as a series of spiritual milestones to achieve, but as an ongoing, lifelong relationship with God. Drawing from a personal shift in understanding education—not as chasing grades but becoming a learner—we see how faith works the same way: it’s not about reaching isolated moments like salvatio...

In the second message from John 18, we step into a tension-filled moment where power seems to shift from soldiers to priests to governors—but beneath it all, a deeper reality is unfolding. As we continue working backward from the resurrection, we’re challenged to reconsider what power באמת looks like in light of eternity. While the world operates on a finite mindset—grasping for control, status, a...

Today we begin a new series in the Gospel of John—working backward to see how the resurrection of Jesus reframes everything. In John 20, we watch as the risen Christ turns a finite, grief-bound perspective into an invitation to infinite life. Twice Mary hears the strangely pointed question, “Why are you crying?” and three times the disciples hear the not-wishful but authoritative declaration, “Pea...

This Palm Sunday, Pastor Jay closes our Isaiah series by looking at Isaiah 62 and the call to be bound by and for purpose . Isaiah paints a picture of a people fully surrendered to the coming Savior—a bride joyfully preparing for her Bridegroom—reminding us that saying yes to Jesus binds us to His mission. Through a personal moment of conviction, we’re challenged to stop treating the Great Commiss...

This week, our message from Isaiah 45:5–22 invites us into a powerful moment where God speaks to His people in exile, reminding them that He alone is Lord and there is no other. After generations of both deliverance and disobedience—from Isaiah’s initial call to Hezekiah’s rise, prayer, and eventual misplaced trust—the Israelites now find themselves in Babylon searching for hope. In the middle of...

In this episode, we look at the life of King Hezekiah in Isaiah 36–39 —a story of desperate prayer, miraculous deliverance, and a subtle but costly shift in perspective. When Jerusalem is under attack, Hezekiah turns fully to God and experiences His saving power, reminding us that we are never too far gone for God to hear us. But soon after, Hezekiah begins to rely on political strategy instead of...

In this week’s message, we explore Isaiah’s powerful encounter with God in Isaiah 6, where he sees the Lord seated on His throne while heavenly beings proclaim, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty.” Confronted with God’s holiness, Isaiah becomes painfully aware of his own unworthiness and the brokenness of his people, expecting judgment—but instead, God responds with grace, sending a burning co...

Join us as our General Superintendent, Dr. Phili Chambo shares about living the Holy life - a life fully wholeheartedly devoted to Christ from Romans 6:11-13. Lifegroup Questions: 1. Identity: Dead to Sin, Alive to God Romans 6:11 says to “count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. What does it practically mean to “count” yourself dead to sin? Where do you most need to live out...

Pastor Landon shares the many ways that God has been and continues to work in and through The Refinery in the past year and shares how we The Refinery will continue to make a great impact for the Kingdom in our community and across the globe.  Questions: When you hear the phrase “Review & Renew,” which part resonates more with you right now — remembering what God has done, or renewing commitme...

In the final message of our Adrift series, Pastor Landon walks us through Exodus 35–40 and the detailed construction of the tabernacle. At first glance, these chapters can feel repetitive and even mundane—lists of materials, measurements, garments, and instructions. But what if those “small things” are actually the point? Drawing a parallel to the original Karate Kid —where simple, repetitive task...

What if the thing that needs to change isn’t your situation—but your perspective? In Week 2 of our Adrift sermon series, we step into Exodus 32 and wrestle with a familiar tension: God’s faithfulness versus human impatience. Fresh off miraculous deliverance from Egypt, Israel finds itself waiting—and waiting distorts their view. What the people describe as God being “so long in coming,” God descri...

In the opening message of our new series Adrift , Pastor Landon explores what happens when we try to live without guidance, restraint, or purpose. Drawing from Proverbs 29:18, this message reminds us that while freedom without boundaries may seem appealing, a life without direction often leaves us drifting in the storms of life. Just as uncultivated land grows wild, so do our lives when we lose si...

In the final message of our Cultivate series, Pastor Jay reminds us that the ultimate goal of spiritual growth is fruitfulness—and that fruit always flows from abiding in Jesus. Just as a healthy garden naturally produces fruit, a life rooted in Christ will overflow with impact for God’s kingdom. This message explores what spiritual fruit looks like in everyday life, from sharing our faith and ser...

Every garden faces weeds, rocks, and thorns—and so does every believer. In Week 3 of our Cultivate series, Pastor Landon challenges us to confront the obstacles that hinder spiritual growth. Drawing from Jesus’ explanation of the parable of the sower (Mark 4) and the call to “throw off everything that hinders” (Hebrews 12:1), this message helps us recognize what’s choking, crowding, or blocking ou...

What does spiritual growth actually look like—and who’s responsible for it? In Week 2 of our Cultivate series, Pastor Bailey walks us through Paul’s powerful imagery in 1 Corinthians 3 to uncover a freeing and grounding truth: we tend the soil, but God gives the growth. This message explores the three roles Paul names—planting, watering, and growing—and how misunderstanding them can lead either to...