Acts Archives - Refuge.Church https://refuge.church/category/sermons/acts/ Open and Affirming Sat, 07 Oct 2023 08:41:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://refuge.church/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/title-image.png Acts Archives - Refuge.Church https://refuge.church/category/sermons/acts/ 32 32 244110223 Acts 28 // The End of the Story? https://refuge.church/2020/07/07/acts-28-the-end-of-the-story/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:22:13 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=6972 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 […]

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]]> 6972 Know Thyself // What Kind of Fool am I? https://refuge.church/2020/06/16/know-thyself-what-kind-of-fool-am-i/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:35:25 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=6946 On this Saturday night, Carly Leotti talked about wisdom, love, being a fool and knowing thyself.  Connect Acts and the wisdom of Proverbs, this is a fantastic journey into introspection, faith and the Gospel. Full Audio Only Message Livestream Replay

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]]> 6946 Know Empathy (Acts 27) https://refuge.church/2020/06/12/know-empathy-acts-27/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 19:41:14 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=6929 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 […]

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]]> 6929 Know Thyself (Acts 21-22) https://refuge.church/2020/05/20/know-thyself-acts-21-22/ Wed, 20 May 2020 16:17:36 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=6884 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 […]

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]]> 6884 Courage vs Stupidity (Acts 21) https://refuge.church/2020/05/04/acts-21-courage-vs-stupidity/ Mon, 04 May 2020 18:20:03 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=6854 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 […]

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]]> 6854 The Book of Acts: Sea of Emotions https://refuge.church/2019/06/11/the-book-of-acts-sea-of-emotions/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 22:19:18 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=5957 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 […]

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]]> 5957 The Book of Acts: The Green Mile https://refuge.church/2019/06/04/the-book-of-acts-the-green-mile/ Wed, 05 Jun 2019 02:28:06 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=5946 This past Saturday evening at Refuge Church, guest speaker Matt Podrasky talked about How God Pursues us through our difficulties. God is always pursuing you, and will use the most unlikely people to do so. Acts 16:16-34

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]]> 5946 The Book of Acts: Seven Sons of Sceva https://refuge.church/2019/05/31/the-book-of-acts-seven-sons-of-sceva/ Fri, 31 May 2019 19:23:18 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=5932 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!

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]]> 5932 The Book of Acts: Athenian Idol https://refuge.church/2019/05/21/the-book-of-acts-athenian-idol/ Tue, 21 May 2019 22:35:00 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=5918 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 […]

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]]> 5918 Acts: Broken People Sharing Jesus https://refuge.church/2018/05/29/acts-broken-people-sharing-jesus/ Tue, 29 May 2018 14:46:50 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=5170 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. Message Audio Each Saturday night at Refuge.Church we study the Word of God together in a […]

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]]> 5170 Acts: The Unstoppable Gospel https://refuge.church/2018/05/07/acts-the-unstoppable-gospel/ Mon, 07 May 2018 17:39:53 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=5144 This Saturday night we discussed Peter’s unlikely, and against all odds escape from prison in Acts 12.  A discussion that made me sweat … and even cross a line of honesty and transparency where I didn’t quite expect to go. Message Audio Each Saturday night at Refuge.Church we study the Word of God together in a […]

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]]> 5144 Acts: It’s All About Jesus https://refuge.church/2018/04/30/acts-its-all-about-jesus/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:10:24 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=5131 This week we had a night of prayer and worship, as we reflected on the themes of Acts (and the early church).  On this Saturday night at Refuge we found Jesus, where he’s always been found … in worship, prayer, baptism, relationships and mission.  The night was all about Jesus. Message Audio Each Saturday night […]

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]]> 5131 Acts: For All People https://refuge.church/2018/04/24/acts-for-all-people/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:36:54 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=5105 If you are in Christ, you are in Christ. There are no second-class, back of the bus, citizens of Heaven.  We all have equal standing before God, and should treat each other as equals on earth, as it is in Heaven. This week, we look at the conversion of the first Gentiles into the fold of […]

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]]> 5105 Acts: Ananias and Brother Saul https://refuge.church/2018/04/17/acts-ananias-and-brother-saul/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 17:59:25 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=5100 This week we continue in the conversion story of Saul as another character enters the story; a guy by the name of Ananias.  Saul has been out to destroy the Christians, yet the first word here hears after his encounter with Jesus is … BROTHER. Enemy number one of the Church when he meets the […]

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]]> 5100 Acts: The Conversion of Saul https://refuge.church/2018/04/10/acts-the-conversion-of-saul/ Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:49:15 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=5088 This week, we look at the conversion of Saul, as we see the Gospel break through the most difficult barrier of all; the barrier of the human heart.  The barrier of our own self-righteousness and own moral goodness. Message Audio Each Saturday night at Refuge.Church we study the Word of God together in a free flowing, […]

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]]> 5088 Excuses. Boldness. Urgency. https://refuge.church/2017/07/12/excuses-boldness-urgency/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:42:40 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=3668 This week we conclude our study of the Book of Acts and the history of the early church with a reminder of the POWER and MISSION we are entrusted with, as Christ's WITNESSES to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8)

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]]> 3668 The First Martyr https://refuge.church/2017/07/05/the-first-martyr/ Wed, 05 Jul 2017 18:56:23 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=3590  It is so easy to fall into the temptation of wanting to be remembered for doing "Big Things" for God.  But how can we do this if we are not faithful in the small things? Tonight we look at Acts Ch 6:8-Ch 8:1
and the story of Stephen. A man who lived to know God, know God's Word, and Serve His People--a man who was faithful in EVERY moment, until death.

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]]> 3590 Unity https://refuge.church/2017/06/27/unity/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 18:34:49 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=3554 Whenever people are together we have a tendency to look at how we are all different, instead of how we are all the same.  If we are not careful, these differences can divide us and separate us from other believers instead of uniting us as the body of Christ.  As the church multiplied in Acts 6 there were rumblings and discontent.  Would the church allow this to divide them, or meet this challenge head on? Tonight we will see how the believers come together and unite to address these issues.

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]]> 3554 Ananias and Sapphira https://refuge.church/2017/06/20/ananias-and-sapphira/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:55:53 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=3530 Acts 4:32 - 5:11.  The church was young, it was thriving, numbers are growing, lives are being changed.  Outside forces (religious and civic) weren’t having much luck slowing this movement, so Satan begins to attack from within.  Hypocrisy and praise seeking, it’s a cancer, that grows and spreads from within.  Destructive both in our marriages, families, and in the church ... as we'll see in the story of Ananias and Sapphira.

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]]> 3530 Be Bold https://refuge.church/2017/06/13/be-bold/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:16:31 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=3488 Acts Chapter 4 tells us to be BOLD in telling about Jesus, but often it is this Good News that we have the toughest time sharing.   What are we so shy about?  This week we learn how to live our lives completely surrendered to Jesus Christ, making it impossible to stop sharing about all HE has done.

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]]> 3488 Seize the Moment https://refuge.church/2017/06/13/seize-the-moment/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:02:30 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=3411 Every day, in our ordinary lives, we are presented with opportunities to point people toward Jesus.  This week we look at Acts 3 to better understand how we can use our everyday moments as "Misfits" to live for Jesus and seize these moments.

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]]> 3411 Gifted and Afraid https://refuge.church/2017/05/23/gifted-and-afraid/ Tue, 23 May 2017 15:33:42 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=3184 Our mission can often be wrapped in FEAR. Fear is something we all deal with-God knew this. That’s why we’re not alone. We’ve been given each other, our church family, a band of brothers and sisters in the trenches together. And as we talked about last week, we’ve been promised POWER through the Holy Spirit.

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]]> 3184 What’s Your Story? https://refuge.church/2017/05/17/whats-your-story/ Wed, 17 May 2017 18:06:42 +0000 https://refugechurcdev.wpengine.com/?p=3105 We kick off our series on the Book of Acts with a look at how sharing our stories and the power of the Holy Spirit enables us to become Jesus' witnesses to the end of the earth.

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