Acts of the Spirit Archives - Refuge.Church https://refuge.church/category/sermons/acts-of-the-spirit/ Open and Affirming Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:30:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://refuge.church/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/title-image.png Acts of the Spirit Archives - Refuge.Church https://refuge.church/category/sermons/acts-of-the-spirit/ 32 32 244110223 Acts of the Spirit // Bottle Episode: https://refuge.church/2024/11/21/acts-of-the-spirit-bottle-episode-strength-in-smallness/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:03:18 +0000 https://refuge.church/?p=12116 Big Dreams. Big Plans. It’s hard not to think that big equates to success. But success looks different to everybody. So, what if there’s actually strength in smallness. In this bottle episode, Pastor Nicole reminds us that smallness isn’t a weakness but a gift. A gift that allows us to focus on deep relationships, meaningful […]

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]]> 12116 Acts of the Spirit // Gentleness https://refuge.church/2024/11/21/acts-of-the-spirit-gentleness/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:39:24 +0000 https://refuge.church/?p=12071 Gentleness can often be misunderstood. Many think it’s about weakness or avoiding confrontation. But true gentleness is far more powerful. Gentleness is strength under control. In her sermon on gentleness, Pastor Nicole teaches about this Christlike quality that doesn’t demand power but chooses to respond with humility and care — even when it is hard! […]

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]]> 12071 Acts of the Spirit // Patience https://refuge.church/2024/11/20/acts-of-the-spirit-patience/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:36:19 +0000 https://refuge.church/?p=12068 In this sermon from our Acts of the Spirit series, Pastor Nicole turns our focus to our Acts of Patience. More Than Waiting The biblical patience from Galatians is more than waiting in line or staying calm when your coffee order takes too long. It’s about how we respond to life’s challenges and injustices. In […]

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]]> 12068 Acts of the Spirit // Peacemaker https://refuge.church/2024/10/23/acts-of-the-spirit-peacemaker/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:34:05 +0000 https://refuge.church/?p=12067 What is Real Peace? When you think of peace, what comes to mind? A quiet moment? The absence of conflict? Maybe even a personal sense of calm? These are all great pictures of peace, but when we look at the Bible’s idea of peace, there is something deeper at play. Peace is more than just […]

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]]> 12067 Acts of the Spirit // Restore Joy https://refuge.church/2024/10/23/acts-of-the-spirit-restore-joy/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:10:58 +0000 https://refuge.church/?p=12066 Feeling Joyless? You’re Not Alone Have you ever wondered why your life sometimes feels like its missing joy, even when you’re trying to live out your faith? In this week’s sermon, Pastor Brian tackles this question head-on. Diving into Romans 8 and Acts 19, he explores why our joy often feels elusive and how we […]

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]]> 12066 Acts of the Spirit // Love https://refuge.church/2024/09/10/fruit-of-love/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:43:11 +0000 https://refuge.church/?p=12056 This week Pastor Nicole started our NEW SERIES. We’ll be diving into the FRUITS of the Spirit in the book of Acts. Pastor Nicole started us of with the core FRUIT; LOVE! Love. It’s more important that a good feeling or even a kind gesture. It is the foundation of all the fruits of the […]

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