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Hearing the Voice of God (1 Samuel 3:1-21) – Darin

Ken — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:04:02 +0000

Many people say God never speaks to us anymore… But maybe the truth of the matter is, that they can’t see or hear Him, simply because they aren’t really listening for Him. God wants us all to LEARN to hear His voice and to obey His commands. In today’s teaching we are going to point out 7 ways, located in 1 Samuel chapter 3, to help you Hear the Voice of our Lord better.

Caring for those in Need (1 John 3:17-18)

Ken — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:07:11 +0000

Jesus is pleased when His people care for the needs of the poor. We sometimes lose sight of that very important aspect of the church as it relates to our call in the gospel. God wants us to be the hands & feet of Jesus to others and that just might mean sacrificing some of what God has given us to give to others.

Marriage & Divorce (Matthew 19:1-10) – Darin

Ken — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:26:24 +0000

Within the church there are many who take marriage and divorce way too lightly, and that’s wrong. Others within the church reign down judgment and condemnation upon a divorced person regardless of the reasons…and that’s wrong too. In this message we are going to talk about some hard teachings of Jesus, on topics like marriage, adultery, divorce, husbands, wives, being single and so forth. We approach this messages content, and delivery, with a heart that is 1st true to God’s Word, but also true to Gods Heart for you & for others.

What if we Ran!? (Hebrews 12:1) – Darin

Ken — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:21:31 +0000

Eric Liddell was a world class runner, who ran for the Lord. He gave up an Olympic Gold medal rather than to compromise his convictions. When we read and think of passionate, persevering, uncompromising “Runners” of faith in the Bible, who pops into your mind first? What if just one of us, picked up the pace in our “walk” with the Lord and truly ran for Him? In this message, Jesus reminds you, and me, wherever we are in the race, of 4 things we need to do to run hard after God and to finish the race of life well!

Cry out to God

Ken — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:12:25 +0000

God delights in his people when they cry out to him in prayer.

Forgiveness in the Body of Christ

Ken — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:59:21 +0000

Forgiveness is vital for the body of Christ. Unforgiveness has major damaging effects in the body of the believer, listen and examine your heart.

Let Your Light Shine (Matthew 5:14-16)

Ken — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:00:01 +0000

Do you ever feel like time is running out? Why am I here? What was I created to do? The Word of God makes it very clear that God has a purpose for each and every one of us. He has given us the message of reconciliation. It is only through Christ that we can find a relationship with God. As believers, He has called us to be His ambassadors, ministers of reconciliation. His desire is that none should perish and He has given us a major role in letting the world see Him. Jesus said to His disciples “You are the light of the world, you cannot be hidden…therefore let your light shine that all who see it may glorify God”. Our mission is to SHINE. Our mission field is where God has placed us daily. Our time is NOW!

Coming into Focus (Refuge Vision)

Ray — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:10:56 +0000

As the 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. Once again this year, 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, Seeking, Surrender, Servanthood, Witness & Authenticity. If you want to know the heart of Refuge, you will want to check this out.

Life in the Living Water (John 7:37-39) -Darin

Ken — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Are you thirsty for more real intimacy with God? Do you desire to be truly led by The Holy Spirit? Does your soul cry out for more than just Christian activities, but His actual presence in your life? Are you “athirst for God”, and will not be satisfied until you have drunk deep at the Fountain of Living Water.”? If your answer is YES, then God has a message for you to listen to today…

Rest for the Weary – Matthew 11:28-30 – Darin

Ken — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:51:05 +0000

If you're feeling weary today, burdened by circumstances & problems beyond what you can bear, God has a message for YOU. He Loves you, desires to be with you, wants to teach you, and in Him you will find rest. Jesus says to you and me, personally… Come to me…Yoke with me…And learn from me... and there you WILL find rest for your souls.

The Bible (2 Timothy 3:16-17) – Darin

Ken — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:55:27 +0000

We just love the Word of God…do you ever wonder why were always “pushing” the Bible so much. I mean, why is the Bible so paramount here? Why is it soooo important to us? Are we going a little “overboard” w/the importance of the Bible in a believer’s life? Hopefully, by Gods grace we are going to cover some of that today and discover a little more how our Bible is God Breathed.

The Triumphant King (Luke 19:28-44)

Ray — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:08:43 +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 is My Refuge (Psalm 18:1-3)

Ray — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:52:07 +0000

Refuge or a safe place into which to run is a universal need for all human beings. In the person of Jesus Christ, God has revealed Himself as the one and only immovable, unshakeable, impenetrable fortress in all creation where we run for refuge. In Him we find, forgiveness, mercy, salvation and blessing. We find safety!

Conflict & Forgiveness – Matthew 18:15-22 -Darin

Ken — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:17:51 +0000

If you have relationships with other people, you know you’re going to have to deal with CONFICT and FORGIVENESS, it’s just natural. We know that we are going to experience conflict from those OUTSIDE the church …But what about conflict that happens amongst born again believers, INSIDE the church…those tend to be the most damaging to us…So how do we handle that? How do we respond Biblically? Through this sermon, we will hopefully learn how to handle conflict with our brothers and sisters according to God’s Word, forgive one another, and also to cast our burdens on Jesus (and leave them there) because he cares for us...

Christmas Eve 2010

Ray — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:44:34 +0000

The birth of Jesus Christ is certainly good news. The image of an "ALL POWERFUL GOD" who created the expanse of the universe lying helplessly in a manger. It blows the mind. Re-familiarize yourself once again or for the first time with the Christmas account to see the amazing humility and love that God demonstrated toward you in His Son!

Authentic Worship (Isaiah 6:1-8)

Ray — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Isaiah's vision of heaven where he gets a glimpse of the majesty of Christ enthroned in all his glory provides for us a beautiful picture of "Authentic Worship".

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".

F E A R (Mk. 4:35-41, Ps. 111:10, Pr. 29:25) – Darin

Ray — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:00:32 +0000

There is a pandemic that is flooding across God's people and overwhelming us like a tsunami tidal wave. The name of that pandemic is FEAR. In this study we look at fear in "general", "fearing the Lord" and "the fear of man." Through God’s word may we FEAR less as we come to know His Love & Power more fully, and Trust in Him more!

Church Leadership (1 Peter 5:1-4)

Ray — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:29:50 +0000

What's the Bible have to say about church leadership? In short, the Bible teaches that God ordains two roles in the church to lead and care for the local church body. The pastor/elder oversees the spiritual aspects of the church while the deacon cares for the practical needs of the church.

Top 10 Parenting Mistakes (Deut. 6:6-7) – Darin

Ray — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:53:25 +0000

For most of us, parenting can be really hard. Christian parenting can be even more daunting because we are pouring so much of ourselves, and more importantly, so much of HIM into our children. Here's a "Top 10" list of what I've observed as commonly repeated mistakes we've all made, and what we can learn from them, Biblically.

The Power of the Tongue (James 3:2-12) – Darin

Ray — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:35:49 +0000

The tongue has tremendous power! We can either use that power to destroy the hearts, minds, and lives around us, OR, because of the Holy Spirit of God working within us, we can CHOOSE to be a conduit of living water to refresh, encourage & build others up in Christ! The tongue has the power of life and death. Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit—you choose.

Touch of the Masters Hand (Mark 5:21-43) – Darin

Ray — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:10:41 +0000

Do you need a touch from the Lord today? In this study, we are reminded of some of the many accounts where God brings Faith, Hope, Love & Transformed lives to all those who humbly come to Him for a touch by the Masters Hand.

The Cross – a Picture of Grace

Ray — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:13:04 +0000

When a person looks at the cross of Jesus Christ they see a place of suffering and death for sure. But beyond that, the cross is a beautiful portrait of God's amazing grace. Grace that forgives, grace that frees, grace that fuels. When we choose to embrace God's amazing grace, our walk will never be the same!

Tearful Road to the Cross (Luke 19:28-44)

Ray — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:00:15 +0000

Seeing the despair and anguish of my Savior on His tearful road to the cross out to move me to a greater appreciation and thankfulness to a God who loves me so much that He would endure such heartache for me. "I love you Jesus" should be our response.

Surviving in an Upside Down World (Colossians 3:1-17)

Ray — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Surviving in an Upside Down World