Refuge Church Ojai Valley

The Birth of I Am: ”The Cure for our Sheep Problem”

At one point in Jesus’ ministry he declares, “I am the door of the sheep!” The other times Jesus announces who he is He says things like “I am Light,” or “I am the Bread of Life,” or even “I am the Good Shepherd.” But here he says something that feels disconnected to who we are today. However, even just taking a moment to glance deeper into what he is saying reveals how profound this declaration is. If you are hurt, been hurt, or ever hurt someone this declaration is for you. If you want to be known, be healed, and be part of a family this declaration is for you. And if you are bored, feel aimless, not sure why or what your purpose is, this declaration is for you.  

The Birth of I AM: ”I Am the Vine”

At Christmas Jesus puts on flesh and comes to live life with us. He then spends his entire ministry life inviting us into life with Him!  He is passionate about helping us see exactly what that means. He doesn’t want us to be associates, or buddies or friends rather he wants us to be completely united in knowing his Kingdom and sharing his Kingdom with others.  

The Birth of I AM- ”The Bread of Life”

One of the quickest ways to rob the Christmas story of its power is to remove it from who Jesus proved and announced Himself to be. Christmas is revolutionary because God decided to put on flesh and live among us. Christmas changes everything because the Jesus who is born is the Bread of Life who offers himself for anyone and everyone who is willing to partake.

The Blessings Found in Giving Thanks

How do we live a life of thankfulness in a world that bombards us with difficult things and encourages us to fixate on what is wrong? Join us as we dive into 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 where we learned what it means to live a life of gratitude, focus on the true story and experience true joy.

God has a Name: ”Evil has an enemy”

Join Kyle as he continues in our "God has a Name" series.

God has a Name: ”Love without Faithfulness Equals Nothing”

In Exodus 34, God tells Moses that he is a God who is abounding in LOVE and FAITHFULNESS. This week, Kyle unpacks why those two attributes about God matter so much as we relate to God and represent him in this world. 

God Has a Name: ”How God Gets Angry”

This week we talk all things “anger!” We are continuing our series “God has a Name” where we find ourselves at the place where God reveals that anger is a part of his character. He specifically says he is “Slow to Anger." Is that bad or good? Should it be welcomed or rejected? What does it even mean when it says he is “Slow to anger?”

God Has a Name: ”The Power of Compassion and Grace”

Join Kyle as he continues in our "God has a Name" series unpacking the leading attribute of God which was given to Moses in Exodus 34; that Yahweh is the COMPASSIONATE and GRACIOUS God. 

”Hope for Everyone” - Mike Hickerson

Guest speaker, Pastor Mike Hickerson from Mission Church in Ventura, delivers a sermon on the theme of hope and God's rescue. He emphasizes that no one is perfect, but everyone is welcome in God's kingdom. Using the story of a woman in the Bible, he illustrates the cycle of hope, change, and faith. He provides practical tools for becoming "hope dealers," encouraging listeners to have faith in God's ability to transform their lives and to share hope with others.

God Has a Name- ”Yahweh Among the gods”

We live in a world that is more than just what we can see. Although it’s easy for our culture to dismiss the spiritual world Jesus and the Bible do not. When God introduces himself to us he doesn’t ignore the implications of His existence for the spiritual world and His place as God of everything. This week we look hard at what that means for our personal relationship with Yahweh, and also what that means for our lives here in the Ojai Valley.