Refuge Church

Colossians 2:1-5: Rooted in Suffering (Rooted)

Welcome to the 2nd sermon in our series on how the kingdom of heaven that Jesus introduced grew in the church in Colossae (2 of 4).

Following Jesus’ teachings about the Kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount and then his death and resurrection, his disciples were given the charge to now live out this new reality as a people called “the church.” What did that look like? What were the problems? The distractions? The errors and the successes? What can we learn from the early church as they committed themselves to living out the teachings of Jesus while resting in the salvation of Jesus?

As a local church called “Refuge,” we need this reminder now more than ever. It’s an exciting time, but we can become easily distracted. So let’s take a walk through Colossians 2 and remind ourselves the deepest calling of the people of God.

Colossians 1:13-14: Welcome to Colossae (Rooted)

Welcome to the 1st sermon in our series on how the kingdom of heaven that Jesus introduced grew in the church in Colossae (1 of 4).

Following Jesus’ teachings about the Kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount and then his death and resurrection, his disciples were given the charge to now live out this new reality as a people called “the church.” What did that look like? What were the problems? The distractions? The errors and the successes? What can we learn from the early church as they committed themselves to living out the teachings of Jesus while resting in the salvation of Jesus?

As a local church called “Refuge,” we need this reminder now more than ever. It’s an exciting time, but we can become easily distracted. So let’s take a walk through Colossians 2 and remind ourselves the deepest calling of the people of God.

Matthew 28:16-20: Make Disciples

Welcome to this stand alone sermon that examines what the phrase "go and make disciples" should look like in our modern world.

Matthew 28:16-20: All Authority in Heaven & Earth

Welcome to this stand alone sermon on the implications of Jesus' absolute authority.

Matthew 28:1-10: Hope, Purpose, & Meaning in the Resurrection

Welcome to this stand alone Easter sermon about how the resurrection of Jesus changes our perspective.

Matthew 21:1-13: The True Revolution

Welcome to this stand alone sermon about the true nature of the revolution that Jesus ushered in on Palm Sunday.

James 1:5;3:13-18: Wisdom Deficit

Welcome to this stand alone sermon about types of wisdom and how to get wisdom from above.

The Sermon on the Mount Q&A (The Sermon on the Mount)

Welcome to the 31st sermon in our series on meeting Jesus through The Sermon on the Mount. (31 of 31)

"The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." The most famous sermon ever preached. Some of the most profound words ever spoken. Practices that have become part of everyday life. Words used to defend, to justify, to exploit, to heal and to wound. . .words sometimes taken out of context. Jesus introduces the Sermon on the Mount by saying that the "kingdom of heave is at hand!" This is a pretty bold and loaded statement, and we want to take our time to consider what this means! what is the Kingdom of Heaven? What are the ethics of this kingdom? What is the economy of this kingdom? Who are her citizens, and how do they act? What do they value? So many good questions that might leave us "astonished" and asking the question: "...then what is our hope?" Join us as we explore the kingdom of heaven through the Sermon on the Mount and become more acquainted with The Good King.

Matthew 7:28-29: Do You Know About God or Know God? (The Sermon on the Mount)

Welcome to the 30th sermon in our series on meeting Jesus through The Sermon on the Mount. (30 of 31)

"The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." The most famous sermon ever preached. Some of the most profound words ever spoken. Practices that have become part of everyday life. Words used to defend, to justify, to exploit, to heal and to wound. . .words sometimes taken out of context. Jesus introduces the Sermon on the Mount by saying that the "kingdom of heave is at hand!" This is a pretty bold and loaded statement, and we want to take our time to consider what this means! what is the Kingdom of Heaven? What are the ethics of this kingdom? What is the economy of this kingdom? Who are her citizens, and how do they act? What do they value? So many good questions that might leave us "astonished" and asking the question: "...then what is our hope?" Join us as we explore the kingdom of heaven through the Sermon on the Mount and become more acquainted with The Good King.

Matthew 7:24-27: How God's Wisdom has Changed the World (The Sermon on the Mount)

Welcome to the 29th sermon in our series on meeting Jesus through The Sermon on the Mount. (29 of 31)

"The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." The most famous sermon ever preached. Some of the most profound words ever spoken. Practices that have become part of everyday life. Words used to defend, to justify, to exploit, to heal and to wound. . .words sometimes taken out of context. Jesus introduces the Sermon on the Mount by saying that the "kingdom of heave is at hand!" This is a pretty bold and loaded statement, and we want to take our time to consider what this means! what is the Kingdom of Heaven? What are the ethics of this kingdom? What is the economy of this kingdom? Who are her citizens, and how do they act? What do they value? So many good questions that might leave us "astonished" and asking the question: "...then what is our hope?" Join us as we explore the kingdom of heaven through the Sermon on the Mount and become more acquainted with The Good King.