The Refinery Church Sermon Podcast

1 John // Children of God

This week in 1 John series, we explore what it means to live as children of God. In 1 John 3, we’re reminded that our faith is more than words—it shapes how we live, how we love others, and how we respond to sin. Yet our

1 John // Be Aware

In Week 2 of our 1 John series, we explore 1 John 2:15–29 and the tension between loving people and not loving “the world.” This message unpacks how Scripture calls us to love others deeply while remaining discerning abo

1 John // Lived Out Faith

This week, we kick off a five-week journey through the book of 1 John—three short letters near the end of the New Testament written by the apostle John, one of Jesus’ closest followers. Throughout this series, we’ll expl

My Story // Bailey Alexander

When tension rises, our human instinct is often to escape rather than endure. Whether it’s chasing a bigger dream, running from a difficult season, or taking the easy exit ramp, we frequently mistake God’s divine restrai

My Story // Brad Kochis

Former founding pastor, Brad Kochis, joins The Refinery to share stories about how The Refinery was first founded.

My Story // Jay Zollars

One Thing // Evangelism

Big Idea: The most powerful thing we can do when telling people about Jesus is to share our own story. Scriptures: John 9 Questions: What is something you find easy to talk about with other people (favorite restaurant, h

One Thing // Discipleship

In this sermon, we explore what it truly means to live a life of discipleship through the words of Jesus and Paul. Looking at Luke 10 and Philippians 3, we’re invited to examine how we order our lives—what we prioritize,

One Thing // Rich Generosity

In this message, Pastor Jay helps us to explore Jesus’ encounter with the rich ruler in Luke 18 and uncover a powerful truth: being rich in God’s Kingdom is not about what we accumulate, but what we’re willing to surrend

Family Worship // Erik Burkhardt

Scriptures: Isaiah 40:25-26; Psalm 147:1-5; Luke 12:6-7 Lifegroup Questions: What is your favorite memory of looking at the night sky? When you observe how many stars there are, what thoughts or questions come to mind? R

Rooted // Generosity & Fasting

Big Idea: When we trust that God is enough, we are freed from the endless need for more. Scriptures: Luke 4:1-3 Matthew 6:16-24 Philippians 4:11-13 Lifegroup Questions: Sunday's sermon began with the “mini vs. small bliz

Rooted // Scripture

Big Idea: We can trust that we have been invited to engage the story of God in scripture and be a continuation of that story today. Scriptures: Luke 24:25-27 2 Timothy 3:10-4:4 Lifegroup Questions: The sermon opens by ta

Rooted // Prayer

In Week 2 of our Rooted series, we lean into the essential practice of prayer by looking at the life of Jesus in Luke 5:16 and 6:12. In the middle of full schedules, growing demands, and important decisions, Jesus consis

Rooted // God's Presence

Week 1 of Rooted invites us to rediscover what matters most: the presence of God. From the garden in Genesis to the promise of restoration in Revelation 21:1–4, Scripture reveals a consistent truth—God’s deepest desire i

Change the Game // LaMorris Crawford

How do we overcome? 1. By the blood the Lamb. 2. The word of our testimony. 3. Not loving our lives until death.

Change the Game // Direction

In Week 3 of our series, we explore how Jesus redefines the direction of our lives in Gospel of John 17—not as a series of spiritual milestones to achieve, but as an ongoing, lifelong relationship with God. Drawing from

Change the Game // Power

In the second message from John 18, we step into a tension-filled moment where power seems to shift from soldiers to priests to governors—but beneath it all, a deeper reality is unfolding. As we continue working backward

Change the Game // Easter Sunday

Today we begin a new series in the Gospel of John—working backward to see how the resurrection of Jesus reframes everything. In John 20, we watch as the risen Christ turns a finite, grief-bound perspective into an invita

Isaiah // Say Yes to Jesus

This Palm Sunday, Pastor Jay closes our Isaiah series by looking at Isaiah 62 and the call to be bound by and for purpose . Isaiah paints a picture of a people fully surrendered to the coming Savior—a bride joyfully prep

Isaiah // What are You Making?

This week, our message from Isaiah 45:5–22 invites us into a powerful moment where God speaks to His people in exile, reminding them that He alone is Lord and there is no other. After generations of both deliverance and