Category: Acts

4-years ago started a study through book of Acts.  We’ve watched the early church grow from a small group of ragamuffins-outsider-misfits … to a larger group of ragamuffins-outsider-misfits.  All propelled by the power of the Spirit and the Good News of Christ Jesus.

Tonight, we conclude our study of this book; the final chapter; the end of the story.  Of course, we know it’s not the end of the story.  The church didn’t end in Acts 28.  Decade by decade; century by century; 2000 years later; we’re still here; and we’re still a group of ragamuffins-outsider-misfits.

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Because of past trials and storms Paul knows himself very well.  He’s grown; he’s matured; he’s been made new in Christ day-by-day, storm-by-storm.  And so, in the midst of this current storm, he’s able to empathize with others and provide assurance.  The calling of the church is not simply to tolerate one another; we’re to mourn with one another; to bear one another’s burdens; to deliberately devote ourselves to empathy.

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This past Saturday night at Refuge Church we continued our study through the Acts of the Apostles (through the power of the Spirit) and began to look at Paul and his ability to remain in control of his thoughts and emotions through his trials and tribulations.  John Calvin wrote that we can’t truly know God without knowing ourselves, but we can’t truly know ourselves without knowing God.

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For the next few weeks, we will continue the study of Paul, and continue our journey to better know ourselves including a live ZOOM meeting this upcoming week (May 23rd), and our first LIVE TOGETHER (outdoor) worship gathering on May 30th to coincide with a blood drive to serve our community.  Check out our Facebook Group page for all the details.

 

This past Saturday night at Refuge Church we began our 4th and final journey through the Book of Acts as part of our original four year teaching plan. This week we looked at Chapter 21, and dissected the differences between COURAGE and STUPIDITY, as well as the challenges we face in discerning the Spirit of God.

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Last Saturday night at Refuge Church, Pastor Jaime brought us a message from the Book of Acts, Chapter 27. The Apostle Paul is a prisoner once again, and is being transported by boat, while a storm is on the horizon. The Captain felt like they should press on anyway. Pastor Jaime talked about how we can be fooled by our feelings, but Truth is found in God’s Word.

Last Saturday Night at Refuge Church, special guest speaker Scott Morrison talked to us about Addiction and Idols in Acts 19. Are you struggling with addictions? You are not alone!

At Refuge Church last Saturday night, Pastor Brian talked about The Apostle Paul’s Missionary Journey through Athens. He’s disturbed by the number of man made idols he sees. We tend to think of idols as little statues, but anything can become an idol in our lives, from our Kids to our cellphones. An Idol is anything that comes before God. What is an idol in your life?

This week we’re back in the book of Acts, chapter 13. Why are there so many Christian denominations? Why does God’s Word seem to be unclear? What is my calling in life?  It was an exhilarating and frightening discussion.

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Each Saturday night at Refuge.Church we study the Word of God together in a free flowing, partcipatory, and organic environment.  While you can learn from our weekly posting, you can only truly experience these gatherings in person.  Join us Saturday night at 5:30pm to worship God, and discover His grace together.