Is the Bible really the inherent and infallible word Word of God?This question alone can make a lot of people really uneasy. For many of us, we were taught that the Bible must be perfect to be powerful.Inerrant.Infallible.and ultimately never wrong. But what if that belief has actually limited Scripture instead of honoring it? Pastor […]

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“God doesn’t give you more than you can handle.” It sounds comforting, and it’s often said with good intentions. But for many people, it lands like a weight instead of a lifeline. In his sermon, Pastor David confronts that familiar phrase and asks an honest question: Is it actually true? More importantly, is it actually helpful? Sermon God doesn’t […]

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A Letter Written from Prison, Not Comfort Paul’s words in Philippians 4 were not written from a comfortable place. He was imprisoned, isolated, and waiting for a trial that could possibly end his life. There was no certainty and no guarantee of freedom. Yet Paul writes with joy, telling the Philippian church that he has […]

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What if peace isn’t founds at the “finish line” of our problems – but right in the middle of them. That’s what this message is all about: Living in the Middle with Peace. Because if you were scrolling through TikTok this week wondering if the rapture already happened—don’t worry, you’re not alone. (Good news: you […]

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Paul's message in Philippians emphasizes living joyfully in the middle of life, between beginnings and endings. True belonging comes from an intimate relationship with Jesus, surpassing status and accomplishments. He calls us to reject exclusionary systems, asserting that all belong. As citizens of heaven, we must actively bring love and hope to those in need.

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From start to finish life rarely goes according to plan. It changes, breaks us, and surprises us. But Philippians 1 reminds us of this truth: He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion. Coach Paul As we’ve learn in this series, Paul wrote Philippians from prison. But still his […]

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Welcome to week 2 of our series through Philippians! Last week we looked at what Paul meant when he said, “to live is Christ.” It wasn’t about survival or success, or even suffering. It was about being anchored in Jesus. Living and love the way Jesus did! This week we look at what it means […]

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This week we start a new series. After wrapping our Heroes series; where we talked about injustice, courage, and the silenced voices who still have a place in God’s story. While important, some of it was really heavy. And at Refuge we desire to be like Paul when he says; To Live is Christ. So, […]

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Two midwives, and their defiance that changed history, The story of Shiphrah and Pugh in Exodus 1 is one of the most powerful acts of resistance in the Bible. It begins with fear. Pharaoh feared the growing strength of the Hebrew people. Fear turning into oppression. Laws were written. Families enslaved. Lives were being crushed. […]

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Two stories. Two Tamars. One gospel. Most people don’t even realize there are two Tamars in the Bible. One in Genesis. One in 2 Samuel. Their stories are wildly different, yet both reveal something powerful about God’s justice and mercy. Pastor Nicole believes scripture isn’t polished or sanitized. It’s raw, messy, and sometimes painful. And […]

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