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Acts of the Spirit // Gentleness

Nicole Earp — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:39:24 +0000

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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Acts of the Spirit // Patience

Nicole Earp — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:36:19 +0000

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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Y’all Means All // From the Head to the Heart

Nicole Earp — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:45:44 +0000

We end our Y’all Means All series by answering this quesiton: Can faith and critical thinking coexist? If we read our bible through a critical lens, doesn’t that mean we’re criticizing the bible? In this weeks sermon Pastor Nicole takes us through the importance of critical thinking in faith! We’ll take a look at how […]

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Y’all Means All // Conflict

David Thomas — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:32:13 +0000

Conflict is inevitable. No matter where we are, we all encounter disagreements. But how do we, as a community of believers, hand conflict in a way that reflects Jesus. This is the question Pastor David tackles as he takes us through Acts 15. Conflict in the Early Church What was the big conflict in Acts […]

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Y’all Means All // Stranger things

Nicole Earp — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:27:24 +0000

Have you ever found yourself in a strange place you never expected to be? Maybe you’ve looked back at your life and though: how did I get here? Was it coincidence, was it fate, or was it something bigger and stranger at work? This week Pastor Nicole explores this question through one of the bible’s […]

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Y’all Means All // I Would Walk 500-Miles…

Nicole Earp — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:34:23 +0000

Our new series “Y’all Means All,” its all about embracing the call to inclusive love, and taking our journey beyond mere tolerance to a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and loved! Last Week The challenge from last week was to ask ourselves: am I tolerant or am I inclusive? We looked at how profoundly […]

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Y’all Means All // Tolerance vs. Inclusion

Nicole Earp — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:08:54 +0000

We are moving right along in our summer of series! This week Pastor Nicole kicked off our new series: “Y’all Means All!“ Over the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at the apostles’ ACTS of inclusivity. So, to get us rolling Pastor Nicole goes on a deep dive and exploring the differences between […]

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Upstart Apostles // Innovation

Nicole Earp — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:50:29 +0000

We continue to explore how the Apostles of Acts upstarted the church. The followed the bold vision through adversity and persecution, using innovation and creativity to meet people where the were. They were men and women filled with the Holy Spirit, spreading the good news of Jesus’ love, mercy, and justice. Recap Two weeks ago […]

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Upstart Apostles // Visionary Leadership

Nicole Earp — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:35:48 +0000

We are continuing our SUMMER OF SERIES with our NEW SERIES: Upstart Apostles. We get our inspiration for this series from Acts 4:1 of the MSG translation where the early followers of Jesus are labeled “Upstart Apostles.” This term encapsulates their trailblazing spirit! The apostles were starting something new, facing challenges, and yet their faith […]

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Act B.C. // Meetings, Prison Breaks, & Fads! Oh My!

David Thomas — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:44:55 +0000

Pastor David wraps up our Acts B.C. series with a powerful message about the strength of the early church. Pastor David takes a trip down memory lane reminding us of some terrible fads we suffered through. Remember water beds, planking, blond tips for guys? Well your favorite pastor does! Fads come and go, with the […]

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Acts B.C. // Boldness

David Thomas — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:14:07 +0000

Acts 4 This week Pastor David tackles the theme of courage and boldness. In Acts 4:23-31 we read of profound courage within the early church. This is an encouragement we need today more than ever! Peter and John are once again center stage. After being threated by religious leaders, the don’t cower or run. Instead, […]

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Acts B.C. // Act Like Jesus

Nicole Earp — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:13:17 +0000

Pastor Nicole keeps our summer of series moving forward as she dives into Acts 4. The story of the church moves forward with the aftermath of the apostles healing the paralyzed man. Last week, we learned how Peter and John healed a man paralyzed from birth. Beyond the miraculous, we see the impact of being […]

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Acts B.C. // You Are Seen

David Thomas — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:35:04 +0000

We continue to explore the beginnings of the early church and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. So, this week Pastor Davide tells the moving story from Acts 3. The ACTS of Peter and John healing a man who had been lame from birth. In a fresh take on a well known story, Pastor […]

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Acts B.C. // What to Expect…

Nicole Earp — Thu, 30 May 2024 14:37:32 +0000

This week we learn about what to expect when we’re expecting! Pastor Nicole brings to life the Day of Pentecost from Acts 2. In this sermon on expectancy, pastor Nicole emphasizes the importance of living with a mindset rooted in faith and active anticipation of God’s promises. What kid of packer are you? With summer […]

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Acts B.C. // Previously On…

Nicole Earp — Mon, 20 May 2024 14:59:27 +0000

Summer is right around the corner, an we’re kicking of a Summer of Series at Refuge. We will be journeying through the book of Acts from start to finish! One series at a time exploring it’s themes and telling its stories. Most importantly we’ll be learning from the first Church of Misfits lessons that resonate […]

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