Refuge Church Ojai Valley

Truth: The Foundation of Everything

Does truth actually exist? In a world full of “your truth” and “my truth,” we’ll look at what Scripture says about THE truth — Jesus himself — and what it means to be a church that refuses to compromise on it. We’ll explore how to find truth, take refuge in it, wield it as a weapon in spiritual battle, and share it with the lost sheep around us in a way that is both bold and loving. Whether you’re searching for truth or ready to help someone who is, this message is for you.

Calling Over Comfort

What if the life God is calling us to is bigger than the comfort we’ve settled for? This week we launch our new series, 1 is Greater than the 99, a journey through the heart of Jesus — the Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to pursue the one. As we begin, we’re asking a foundational question: Will we choose comfort, or will we answer the call? Following Jesus has never been about staying safe, staying still, or staying comfortable. It’s about joining Him in His mission — stepping into the places He is moving and becoming people who carry His hope to those still searching. Join us as we kick off this new series and explore what it means to live with a calling that is greater than comfort. #1GreaterThan99 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/1greaterthan99] #CallingOverComfort [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/callingovercomfort] #RefugeChurch [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/refugechurch] #InOjaiAsItIsInHeaven [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/inojaiasitisinheaven]

The Holy Spirit Filled Moms Who Changed the World

This Sunday, we’re looking at the powerful stories of women in Scripture whose lives reveal what it means to walk in the Spirit. Through obedience. Through surrender. Through suffering. Through faithfulness. From Eve to Hannah, Ruth to Mary, we see that God has always worked powerfully through mothers willing to trust Him—even when the road was costly. Their stories remind us that anointing isn’t about perfection or ease. It’s often forged in sacrifice, shaped through perseverance, and revealed through steady faithfulness. This message is a powerful reminder of the calling, strength, and spiritual impact of mothers—and what their lives teach all of us about following God.

Two Big, Absolutely Essential Words

Two big, absolutely essential words. Intercessor. Advocate. Words that reveal something powerful about the heart of God toward us. When life feels overwhelming, when anxiety is loud, when fear takes over, when you don’t even have the words to pray—the Holy Spirit is already at work. He knows. He sees. He speaks on your behalf. And when shame tells you to hide, the Holy Spirit doesn’t lead you deeper into denial. He leads you toward truth, freedom, and the kind of grace that changes everything. This week, we’re diving into what it means to have the Holy Spirit as both your Intercessor and your Advocate—and why understanding these two words changes the way you understand God’s love. #holyspirit [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/holyspirit] #RefugeChurch [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/refugechurch] #faith [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faith] #churchworship [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/churchworship] #LiveStream [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/livestream] #spirituality [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/spirituality] #spiritualrealm [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/spiritualrealm]

The Holy Spirit is our Comforter

Where do you go for comfort? Is it control? Success? Proving yourself? Or something deeper? Jesus didn’t leave us to figure life out on our own. He gave us the Holy Spirit—our Comforter. Not comfort through autonomy… but through surrender. Not comfort through ego… but through mercy and peace. He meets us with truth when we need direction, with perspective when life feels overwhelming, with a reminder of who we are, and with the nearness of God Himself. The question isn’t if you need comfort. It’s where you’re looking for it. This week, we’re talking about the Holy Spirit as our Comforter—and the kind of peace you can’t create on your own.