REFUGE KENOSHA

When Jesus presents a posture, we listen, consider, and follow. As we look at Matthew 21:12-13, we see the story of Jesus throwing out the moneychangers, buyers, and sellers from the Temple grounds. Why is this significant for us? What happens when we lose the HEART behind our religious devotion?

As we begin Matthew chapter 19, some religious leaders ask Jesus a question about divorce.  Their questioning reveals their inner rebellion. We will look at how a hardened heart will express itself in the lives both of believers and unbelievers alike.

We are closing out Matthew chapter 18 today, and the topic at hand is Forgiveness. The question is: where does the power to forgive others come from?

We continue through Matthew 18 and arrive at the most famous passage in the entire chapter, verses 15-20. What is to be our heart and our steps as we confront other believers who persist in sin?

As we continue through Matthew 18:11-14, we look at the famous parable of the lost sheep. How are we as believers to deal with brothers and sisters who are wandering in their faith?

As we continue through Jesus’s Community Discourse in Matthew 18 we are looking at one little verse, Matthew 18:10. Here, Jesus shows us that looking down on fellow believers in any way falls out of line with His will and purpose.

Continuing through Matthew 18, we look at verses 8-9 where Jesus encourages followers to figuratively cut off their hand, foot, or eye. Why on earth does He say this, and what is the serious reason for it?

We continue through Matthew 18, and as we look at verses 5-7, we will see how highly God values the well-being of His kids, and how it absolutely grieves His heart when believers cause one another to stumble.

We begin exploring Jesus’s Community Discourse out of Matthew 18. We’re looking at the first four verses which will challenge us to be childlike in our humble dependence on Christ.

Contentment. A word that brings an assortment of feelings, as it is something that everyone desires, but seemingly few experience. Today, Refuge Elder Mark Lehmann looks at 1 Timothy 6, and challenges us to find our contentment not as the world offers it, but as Christ has offered to us.