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Myth Busters // Purity Culture

Nicole Earp — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:50:09 +0000

Pastor Nicole takes on a big one: Purity Culture. The purity culture myth shaped an entire generation in ways many of us are still uncovering. What was framed as a path to holiness often became a system built on fear, shame, and strict expectations. It didn’t just influence behavior. It reshaped identity, self-worth, and how […]

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Myth Busters // Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin

Nicole Earp — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:34:01 +0000

The phrase “love the sinner hate the sin” is familiar in many churches.However, it has also caused deep harm—especially to LGBTQ+ people, single parents, and anyone who has ever felt judged by Christians. In this message, Pastor David explores where the phrase came from, why it’s not biblical, and how Jesus offers a better way—one rooted in […]

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Philippians // To Live is Christ

Nicole Earp — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:45:20 +0000

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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Heroes // Shiphrah & Puah

Nicole Earp — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:20:16 +0000

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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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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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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Jonah // Grace in the Deep

Nicole Earp — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:59:24 +0000

Have you ever found yourself running from God, trying to escape his presence? In this week’s message, Nicole walks us through a though-provoking perspective on the story of Jonah, highlighting the deeper message of grace, mercy, and redemption found within this familiar tale. Nicole uses humor to remind us that his story is not just […]

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Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man // Part 1

Nicole Earp — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:23:43 +0000

We continue to delve into the good news of The Synoptic Gospels. This week we look at Jesus’ encounter with a paralyzed man in the book of Mark. What if God granted you your deepest desire? That one thing that you believe would cure all your dissatisfaction? There is a profound dissatisfaction within our souls, […]

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The Temptation of Jesus // Part 2

Nicole Earp — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:08:23 +0000

Tune in to our exciting new series on the Synoptic Gospels, where we dive into the Temptation of Jesus from the unique perspective of the Gospel of Matthew. Join us as we unveil the depths of Matthew’s Gospel. Discover the challenges faced by Jesus and the invaluable lessons we can learn from His unwavering faith. […]

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The Temptation of Jesus // Part 1

Nicole Earp — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:58:33 +0000

Join us as we start an incredible new series diving into the Synoptic Gospels! In this series, we will examine the diverse perspectives of each gospel writer—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—as they unveil the remarkable life and ministry of Jesus! Together, we will uncover the depths of Jesus’ love and gain a deeper understanding of His […]

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Ex-Mormon Turned Pastor Responds to Letter from the Mormon Church to be Truthful about What Church He Actually Belongs To

Nicole Earp — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 18:59:37 +0000

I grew up Mormon, and left the church while in college. Many years later I found Jesus (or Jesus found me) and today I pastor a small church my family helped start in SWFL. Recently I received a letter from the Mormon Church instructing me to “be truthful by telling others that I am a […]

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