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Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 3] (1 Peter 4:1-6)

Ray — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:30:28 +0000

As one prepares for the storms of life, its critical to THINK like Jesus did where he was willing to endure suffering for doing God's will. That's the theme and heart of this 3rd message on suffering.

Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 2] (1 Peter 3:17-22)

Ray — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:07:29 +0000

As God continues to prepare us for Life's Storm in 1 Peter. We are reminded of the awesome truth that Jesus is our example in suffering. In fact, because we are "IN" Christ, we share in his victory where he triumphed over sin, evil & death through his death & resurrection. That's certainly cause to celebrate!!

Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 1] (1 Peter 3:13-16)

Ray — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:56:21 +0000

There's a consistent and reoccurring theme in Bible as it relates to God's people and suffering that goes something like this. Life, more times than we like to admit, is marked with suffering. In this next section of Peter, God wants to prepare his people for the often common storms of life.

Liv’n the Good Life (1 Peter 3:8-12)

Ray — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:46:06 +0000

Peter exhorts us to raise the bar on relationships. Telling us in essence that a key to "Liv'n the Good Life" in Christ is to improve relationships with others. That's the epitome of "Lifestyle Evangelism".
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Man on a Mission (1 Peter 3:7)

Ray — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:35:41 +0000

Continuing in the section of Peter's letter where he is challenging us to Lifestyle Evangelism in the home. Peter has some counsel for husbands. In short, he exhorts husbands to be a "Man on a Mission". That for sure will be a witness for Jesus.

Woman of Witness (1 Peter 3:1-6)

Ray — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:54:25 +0000

Much of our witness for Christ begins in the home. We are in that section of Peter's letter where he is challenging us to Lifestyle Evangelism. That is, being a witness for Jesus through Godly living. Here in the opening verses of 1 Peter 3, Peter instructs wives how they can be a "Woman of Witness."

Jesus. Heaven’s Shepherd! (1 Peter 2:24-25)

Ray — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:58:21 +0000

As followers of Jesus, it is good for us to come back to the cross as a reminder of what our wonderful Shepherd has done for us. It should spur us on to a greater worship and desire to live for him. Rejoice, your Good Shepherd is looking out for you.

From Mormonism to Christianity (James Walker)

Ray — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:25:06 +0000

On Sunday July 11, James Walker of "Watchman Fellowship" came back to Refuge for a special evening service and shared an awesome message using God's Word to show how Mormonism is not true "Biblical" Christianity.

Counterfeit Christianity (James Walker)

Ray — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:19:04 +0000

On Sunday July 11 during our Sunday morning service, James Walker of "Watchman Fellowship" shared an awesome message bringing awareness to Counterfeit Christianity.

Follow Christ in Doing Good (1 Peter 2:18-23)

Ray — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:12:21 +0000

When following Christ in doing good, that's often a path that leads to unjust suffering. But what an awesome opportunity to demonstrate the grace of God at work in our lives as we endure for the Lord's sake. Those around us see the evidence of a gospel that not only saves but sustains us until we are with Jesus.

Statue of Liberty (1 Peter 2:13-17)

Ray — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:51:10 +0000

Just as the Statue of Liberty symbolizes our freedom as US Citizens, Jesus wants Christians to live in such a way that we symbolize the freedom that we have in Christ. He wants us to be monuments of Christian liberty, which in turn is a witness for the power of the gospel to change lives.

Takes Surrender to Win (1 Peter 2:11-12)

Ray — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:37:42 +0000

The funny thing about spiritual warfare is that it takes surrender to win. Surrender not to the enemy or our temptations, but rather surrender to the Holy Spirit on an ongoing basis. That's how we assure ourselves victory in our Christians walk, which is an awesome witness of the gospels power to change lives.

Overcoming Identity Crisis (1 Peter 2:9-10)

Ray — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:31:09 +0000

Our true identity as Christians comes from who we are in Christ. In many ways we suffer from identity crisis in the church because we base our opinions and views of ourself and others based in past performance whether good or bad. That's not who we are. Our identity rest solely in who Christ is and what He is doing in and through us.

Coming into Focus (Refuge Vision)

Ray — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:04:56 +0000

As a hand full of years have past since Jesus started gathering a church called Refuge to Bradenton, He has been increasingly setting a vision on the heart of those called to plant this church. This year more than ever the vision is "Coming into Focus." In short, the vision is expressed in this simple phrase "Knowing Jesus! Making Jesus Known!" And to keep the body at Refuge on the correct path in achieving this vision, Jesus has given us a handful of guardrails to follow; Discipleship, Surrender, Servanthood, Authenticity, Worship & Witness. If you want to know the heart of Refuge, you will want to check this out.

Build Up the House (1 Peter 2:4-8)

Ray — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:29:07 +0000

Jesus desires to build up the church into a spiritual house. To that end, we have a bluepoint on how to "Build Up the House" spiritually in 1 Peter 2:4-8. It really comes down to this, a spiritual house comes to, yields to and trust in Jesus on an ongoing basis.

Getting God’s Word “IN”! (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)

Ray — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:04:58 +0000

Wow! What a great passage for those who love God's Word. As we close out chapter 1 and break the boundary of chapter 2, Peter conveys to us just a few of the many spiritual benefits of "Getting God's Word In!"

In Awe of Redemption (1 Peter 1:18-21)

Ray — Mon, 31 May 2010 02:50:20 +0000

When was the last time that you really considered how amazing you redemption is. Peter reminds us of just a few of the mind blowing aspects of redemption that should just leave you "In Awe of Redemption!!"

Learning to Fear God (1 Peter 1:17-19)

Ray — Tue, 04 May 2010 10:48:02 +0000

A lost commodity it seems in the church today is the fear of the Lord. That at least in part explains why we see so much compromise in Christianity. With the help of 1 Peter may we can gain some of that "healthy fear" back once again.

Growing in Devotion to Dad (1 Peter 1:13-17)

Ray — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:55:54 +0000

As we come to verse 13 of chapter 1, Peter transitions into some practical instruction where he begins to exhort us to live in a way that glorifies God. He starts with a challenge to the Christians as a "child" of God to grow in our devotion to dad.

Greater Gratitude (1 Peter 1:10-12)

Ray — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:48:23 +0000

When we consider the great care that the Lord has used to bring salvation to us through the prophets of old and those that subsequently proclaimed the gospel, the only reasonable response is one of Greater Gratitude!!

Reasons to Rejoice (1 Peter 1:6-9)

Ray — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:30:29 +0000

As we continue in our study of 1 Peter, we discover that we have many Reasons to Rejoice as Christians. God is so awesome and fantastic and worthy of our worship.

Worship God (1 Peter 1:3-5)

Ray — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:39:53 +0000

It's a reality - life gets tough. More times than one might like to admit. Step one, like before anything else, when life gets tough is to worship God. What better message as we celebrate the anniversary of when Jesus was raised from the dead than a message to spur us on to worship God for the living hope we have in Him!

Triumphant King (Luke 19:28-44)

Ray — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:23:38 +0000

Palm Sunday is the anniversary of when Jesus made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, presenting Himself as the long awaited messiah. As we study this account, we observe a truly "Triumphant King".

God’s in Charge [Pt. 2] (1 Peter 1:2)

Ray — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:15:08 +0000

As Christians we are ALL on a journey home to heaven. And as we begin our study of 1 Peter, God wants to assure us that "He's in Charge!" as we make our journey along life's difficult travels on our way home. Part 2 of a 2 part message.

God’s in Charge [Pt. 1] (1 Peter 1:1)

Ray — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:14:21 +0000