Refuge Church Miami
By Refuge Church Miami
Refuge Church MiamiAug 20, 2018
Grace and Peace, Part 1
Grace & peace are characteristics of the Jesus-following way of life.
2022 & Beyond Plan for Refuge
This week, we take a moment to update the Refuge community on where we are. God is up to something! He’s got something cooking!
New Strength, New Strategies
1 Samuel 30:1–6 | When we lean into the Lord, He will give us new strength for new strategies.
Failing Forward
To fail forward, we have to decide to use missteps and mistakes.
Don’t Stay Stuck
Keep pushing ‘til you find God’s favor!
Ruth 1:19-21 (NLT)
19 When they came to Bethlehem, the entire town was excited by their arrival. “Is it really Naomi?” the women asked.
20 “Don’t call me Naomi,” she responded. “Instead, call me Mara, for the Almighty has made life very bitter for me.
21 I went away full, but the Lord has brought me home empty. Why call me Naomi when the Lord has caused me to suffer and the Almighty has sent such tragedy upon me?”
Pivoting Faith
Elder Dario Palmer takes us through Exodus 14 to teach us some faith lessons.
Did I Miss Him?
One of the biggest struggles in the Christian life is the anxiety that comes from feeling like we “missed” God.
Don’t Miss Your Moment
Don’t allow the spontaneity of the Spirit’s moving to cause you to miss the “why” behind what the Spirit is up to!
Communion's Meanings
Jesus stated that His blood was the signifier, the signature on a new covenant between God and God’s people.
The Call Out, pt. 3
The Lord is calling us into our new chapter of life.
The Call-Out, Pt. 2
The Lord is calling us out of our hiding and into our anointing.
The Call-Out
The Lord is calling us out of our excuses for bad behavior.
It's Not Time to Check Out (Yet)
When our world is in upheaval, we are called to push through.
He's Looking Out for Me
God uses the low points to reveal our destiny.
Power and Pain of Married Love
Small, thoughtless actions can cause big damage to a couple’s connection.
A Black Preservative
One woke believer, aligned with God's heart, is a preservative.
What Do You Have...in Your Sight
If we have no vision of His provision, we will operate in confusion.
What Do You Have...for Ingredients?
Whether we know it or not, we already possess the ingredients for a miracle!
What Do You Have...in Your Hand?
Who we are, made available to God, yields miraculous results.
What's in Your House?
God wants to work miracles with the mundane things we already have!
Pushing Through in 2022
We take a moment to discuss how we'll be starting 2022.
Taking Our Christmas Presence Out of the Box
The Incarnation demands our incarnating His cause of righteousness/social justice.
Talking about Our Christmas Presence
Immanuel is not just a theological truth, but a testimonial declaration.
The Fullness of Time
Jesus chooses to be present at the right times!
Understanding the Incarnation, Part 1
The Incarnation of Jesus reveals the heart, values, and intentions of God.
Don’t Forget to Remember…
Elder Dario Palmer takes us to Luke 17:11-19 to remind us to give thanks!
Rich Toward God
Generosity towards those in need, taking up righteous causes, defending/fighting for those who are powerless to defend themselves = “rich toward God”.
The High Places
God demands that we remove the things that compete for His high place in our lives.
Altering Our Altars
Before God can turn the page for His people, or bring them into a new season, He God first demands that we make alterations to our approaching Him in worship.
Put Some Respect on Your Name
Min. Sharifa Stevens joins us to deliver a special message.
We’re Worth More than Where We Are | Luke 15:17-21
Evaluating worth by circumstances leads to wrong conclusions.
Election Interference | 1 Peter 1:2
Our perspective can destroy our confidence as His chosen.
Our Favor Is Not Based on What We Have Earned
Communion is a strong statement of Jesus' embracing of the unworthy.
Power & Purpose in the Pew, Part 2
God is seeking to re-define our roles as Partners, as “church members.”
Power & Purpose in the Pew
God puts the power in the pew, because He wants to use YOU in somebody else’s life!
Wherever We Go
From Acts 8:4-13, the gospel transforms wherever it is embodied.
Gathered and Scattered
The Church is not about a building or a geographical location, but an IDENTITY.
Committed & Connected, pt. 1
Each person is going to have to know what “moving forward” will require of them.
What It Means to Follow Jesus
Are we willing to put our rights to the side, and put our lives at risk to be a blessingto others?
A Serious Talk Around the Table
Jesus’ death on the cross was a vaccine against the deadly virus of sin!
Preparing Stones
When in-person, corporate worship has been disrupted for a period of time, there must be steps of preparation taken to be spiritually prepared to move forward into public worship.
Birthing Blessings, not Bitterness
Never limit your future based upon present circumstances.
Doubt Like Thomas
Min. Sharifa Stevens stops by to share a message about dealing with doubt.
The Beauty of the Assembly
Pastor Stephen G. Brown of Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dallas, TX brings us a reminder. We are privileged to come boldly to God's throne.
Determining God's Choice
God’s perfect will is found within His permissive parameters.
Prep Steps for Moving Forward
We must spiritually prepare for reconnecting with corporate worship.
God's Love Language
We look at Ephesians 5 for lessons on love.
How a Seed Can Change the World
Being disciples of Jesus doesn’t require us to do miracles, signs, and wonders, but to be faithful where we’ve been planted.
Love that Hears Our Hurt
Disappointment in God is a sign of faith.
Why We Celebrate the Women of God
Godly women have given an example for the community of faith to follow.