The author of Hebrews says that Jesus is the “Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.” At first glance this sounds offensive to the old covenant, as if it was in error or was without effect but that is neither the truth about the covenant or about what the author is...
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Philippians Series: Bridges of Joy: We Have Been Counted
This week, in Philippians 2:1-11, we continue to see the power and necessity of unity. Paul ties the conflict that the church at Philippi has watched him engage in to their own conflict. He calls this church to engage in the conflict of the gospel, to be affected and even suffer for the kingdom of God....
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Philippians Series: Bridges of Joy: The Power of We
In Philippians 1:27-30 the Apostle Paul moves from encouraging the Philippian church about his situation to challenging them to live in the fullness of Christ in their own situations. He gives his first command of the letter in verse 27, “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ”. While this statement is...
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Hebrews Study: 7:20-8:6 “Once for All”
The explanation of Jesus as our Great High Priest reaches it’s pinnacle in these verses closing out chapter 7 and entering into chapter 8. Jesus’ eternal, unending, unchanging priesthood has given Him the power and authority to “save to the uttermost” through His sacrifice and his constant intercession. Our salvation is described as “all complete and...
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Philippians Series: Bridges of Joy: A Life and Death Situation
Still in the beginning of his letter from prison, Paul writes a bold declaration to the church in Philippi, “I know that this will turn out for my deliverance . . .” Earlier Paul had declared that his imprisonment was leading to the furthering of the gospel, now he declares that he knows that his...
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Kid’s Day Video
Thank you for all of your help, support and prayers for Kid’s Day. This year we had such an incredible outpouring of volunteer help and the day turned out to be an incredible blessing. The forecast was for possible thunderstorms all day but God blessed us with a beautiful day without a drop of rain....
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Philippians Series: Bridges of Joy: Resigned or Convinced?
In Philippians 1:12-18 Paul shares with the church at Philippi that his time in prison has been used by God for the expansion of the gospel. He has had the opportunity to share the truth with all of the palace guard, even those that are chained to him each day have come to see that his...
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Hebrews Study 7:1-19, “High Priest According to the Order of Melchizedek”
Chapter 7 of the book of Hebrews harkins back to a point that the author was attempting to make in chapter 5. In 5:9-11 the author wrote “And having been perfected, He [Jesus] became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, called by God as High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek,...
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Philippians Series: Bridges of Joy: Abounding in Knowledge and Discernment
This week we are beginning a 12 week study of the book of Philippians. This letter, written from jail, about joy and fellowship, blows up our worldly belief that our circumstances dictate our attiudes, opportunities and relationships. Paul teaches us that joy comes from God and is to be spread to men. We are bridges...
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August Prayer Focus Now Online
Each week at City of Refuge Fellowship we are given a prayer focus with specific needs to uphold but also with very focused points of prayer, fasting and lifestyle. The most important and productive part of this tool is that with each focus we are given Scriptures to use in prayer and in meditation. These...