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The Gift of Grace (Ephesians 2:1-8) – Liza Shedelbower

Ken — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:18:57 +0000

What is this Gift of Grace? Grace is something we can’t fully describe with a million words, yet it can be fully experienced in one name…The Name of JESUS.
I pray that this message would be a start, or a rekindling, of a lifetime of unwrapping this AWESOME gift of God.

Contend Earnestly For The Faith

Ken — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:38:43 +0000

Scripture exhorts us to "contend earnestly for the faith", to "guard the treasure which has been entrusted to you" to "be on guard against those who vigorously oppose the teaching of scripture". This is an important message for these last days that we are living in because as Jude says "people are creeping into the church unnoticed, who are turing the grace of God into a license to sin". Let us look into the Word of God together and see what is "the faith" and how do we contend for it?

Is There Anything God Can’t Do?

Ken — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:18:35 +0000

The answer to that question is very important because we live what we believe. What we believe about God and who we are "in Christ" will affect the way we pray and the way we live our lives. Ephesians 3:20 say; Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. When God promised Abraham and Sarah a son, even though she had been barren for 89 years, He said to them, "Is anything too difficult for the Lord?" What are you believing and trusting God for? May this study encourage you and strengthen your faith.

The Lord is My Shepherd Psalm 23

Ken — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:22:06 +0000

When life seems to be happening all around us and we’re not quite sure how it will all work out, we can remember that the Lord is our Shepherd. He knows exactly what we need and He promises to be with us through the darkest of times. May you rejoice as you are reminded of the faithfulness of our good Shepherd; and may you walk in His presence all your days.

Perseverance: Do not grow weary

Ken — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:59:00 +0000

Are you tired or wearied of doing what is right? Do life 's circumstances have you feeling like nothing is ever going to change? Don't grow weary of doing what is right for God is faithful to bring you all the way to salvation. Be encouraged, for God's word is true and filled with hope and strength for your situation.

“True Freedom” John 8:31-36

Ken — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00:31 +0000

Are you tired of seeking after freedom only to find out that you're more bound than when you started? You're not alone.

But Jesus has the answer to set us free for eternity.

“Search My Heart O God” Psalm 139:23-24

Ken — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:00:10 +0000

Are you willing to ask some of the hard questions; the kind of questions that allow God to reveal the true condition of our heart?

This is what the psalmist did that we read about in Psalm 139:23-24.

David asked God to search his heart and to show him any ways he was not following after God, and lead him in the way of righteousness.

Allowing God to search our heart produces fruit that endures and helps us to draw near to Him.

I pray you are blessed as you draw near to Him and allow Him to search your heart.

What do you seek? (John 1:35-41) – Elaine

Ray — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:10:09 +0000

Please enjoy this teaching from the Women's Monthly Gathering in January 2011. The Refuge Women's Ministry desires to impact women's hearts & lives with the power & love of Jesus Christ through the ministry of God's Word.

Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5) – Millie

Ray — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:49:30 +0000

Please enjoy this teaching from the Women's Monthly Gathering in December 2010. The Refuge Women's Ministry desires to impact women's hearts & lives with the power & love of Jesus Christ through the ministry of God's Word.

Redemption Transforms (Ruth 4) – Elaine

Ray — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:47:30 +0000

Picking up in chapter 4 of our study of the wonderful Book of Ruth. Our hope and prayer is that we, like Ruth, are being transformed in the redemption that we have in Christ!

Finding Rest (Ruth 3) – Elaine

Ray — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:35:10 +0000

Picking up in chapter 3 of our study of the wonderful Book of Ruth. Our hope and prayer is that we, like Ruth, find rest at the feet of the Redeemer!

Beautiful You (Isaiah 61:3) – Stephanie

Ray — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:51:38 +0000

Every woman understands brokenness and when a woman surrenders that brokenness to Her creator, He is then able to make something beautiful out
of the ashes.

Stay in His Field (Ruth 2:8-23) – Elaine

Ray — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:30:51 +0000

God is so faithful when we stay in His field and resist gleaning and gathering elsewhere. Be encouraged, challenged and blessed and you listen in on this next installment of the Women's Ministry study through the Book of Ruth!

New Beginnings “Especially for You” (Ruth 2:1-7) – Elaine

Ray — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:41:11 +0000

Alexander Whyte often told his Edinburgh congregation that the victorious Christian life is a "as series of new beginnings". And was he ever so right. We see a great example in Ruth and Naomi as the Lord gives them a new beginning. For with God, it's never too late to start over again.

God Shows Up Every Time (Ruth 1:6-22) – Elaine

Ray — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:36:16 +0000

God sure cares a lot about his people. We mustn't underestimate the power of his grace. Sometimes we need a reminder when suffering that God is a God who is working all the time, even when we find it difficult to see him!! We can rest in knowing, God shows up every time.

Come Home! (Ruth 1:1-6) – Elaine

Ray — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:09:24 +0000

Big things often come in small packages. That is certainly true of the Book of Ruth. Though just four chapters, it is a wonderful picture of the hope and grace that we have in our Lord Jesus. Reading like a wonderful love story between you and your savior. HIS-story can be your story!

Fully Free (John 8:31-32) – Denise

Ray — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:11:36 +0000

Sometimes we think we are holding onto something when the fact is, it's holding onto us and restraining us from moving freely in the Spirit of God, in the will of God, and in the power of God. Just as Lazarus was bound by his grave clothes, we too, as Christians, can be bound by lies, thought patterns, and lifestyles we allow in our lives. We are all wrapped up and bound until we just can't move freely. Just as Jesus (the Word of God, the Truth) called Lazarus out of the tomb saying, "Unbind Him & Let Him Go!" so the Truth is the ONLY ONE WHO can set US free, the only ONE who can make us Fully Free! Are you ready to be Unbound & Let Go? Are you ready to be Fully Free? (John 11:38-44)

Fully Fruitful (John 15:4-5) – Millie

Ray — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:44:49 +0000

Do you want a life that bears much fruit for the glory of God? Do you know what a fully fruitful life should look like and how that is accomplished in your life anyway? God loves you and He created you to bear fruit for His glory. Come find out how.

Fully Abiding (John 15:4) – Susan

Ray — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:31:45 +0000

Jesus said, “Abide in Me and I in you. As a branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” Our responsibility as a child of God is to abide - that is to obey from the heart. (John 14:23) It’s Jesus’ responsibility to produce the fruit as His life flows unhindered through ours. When that is happening, that’s “Fully Abiding” in Jesus.

Fully Devoted (Luke 10:42) – Elaine

Ray — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:56:51 +0000

But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her. Paul said, "I count all things but loss... that I may know Him." This knowledge comes not through much "serving," but through much "loving." There must be a choosing, a counting, and then a tarrying. That’s “Fully Devoted” to Jesus!

Gird Up Your Loins Like a Man (1 Pet. 1:13) – Denise

Ray — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:46:07 +0000

In these last days and troubled times, it won't matter whether you're a man or woman when it comes to standing firm for your faith. We must be dressed for battle; we must be able & ready to STAND STRONG, and RUN THIS RACE TO WIN!!!

Extraordinary Work (Nehemiah 8:10) – Elaine

Ray — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:21:28 +0000

For such a time as this, you have been created by God. And think about this... on an ordinary day God will call you to do an extraordinary work. Are you Ready? In our journey though the book of Nehemiah we learn many life lessons to help us fight the warfare we face in accomplishing God's work. Things such as "prayer" and "perseverance."

Gripped by People Pleasing (John 8:36) – Elaine

Ray — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:26:30 +0000

People pleasing... something that a lot of Christians get in bondage to (including me). Want to get out from under people pleasing's ugly grip? The Lord says "whom the Son sets free is free in deed!" (Thanks James MacDonald for your insights on this topic - they spurred me on to share this message with others!)

Well Pleasing in His Sight (Psalm 34) – Elaine

Ray — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:24:42 +0000

At the April 2009 Monthly Women's Gathering, Elaine shared some amazing insights found in Psalm 34 that the Lord gave her to challenge and minister her. Listen in, we are sure that you will be as blessed as the women who attended!

To Rest Under Sovereign Truth (Proverbs 3:5-6) – Elaine

Ray — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:50:08 +0000

Do you have trouble trusting God? We all do sometimes! In this study by Elaine on Proverbs 3:5-6, the Lord shows us that to TRUST means To Rest Under Sovereign Truth.