Message Archive
Follow Me
There is nothing wrong with studying Jesus or learning about Jesus. But discipleship is something deeper, higher, greater, and more glorious. Jesus does not say, "Study Me." He says, "Follow Me." This series, through the Gospel of Mark, will allow us again and again to see Jesus, hear Jesus, and obey the call to follow Jesus.
What is the Church?
We are living at a time when confusion about the church might be at an all time high. The burning question for such a time as this is "What is the Church?" Our sincere hope is that this series will not only be clarifying, but empowering and healing.
Vision for Worship & Outreach
“I desire to see Urban grow in the areas of worship and outreach! During my two years as ‘worship director’ it's quite evident Urban desires this as well, which for me is very encouraging and exciting! Through the message I hope to address questions on how this endeavor will be achieved.”
Tommy Wesley's Installation
Pastor Jason gave the ordination charge to Pastor Tommy, and Pastor Jonathan delivered the ordination charge to the congregation. We also had the opportunity to hear a brief response from Pastor Tommy.
The Mystery of Christmas
Christmas Eve Service 2023: A celebration of Jesus' birth with a Christmas message, carols, and candlelight.
Teen Challenge Choir
Teen Challenge Choir sings and gives testimonies of lives that Jesus has changed, healed, and transformed. We will also hear a powerful word from our church planting resident, Jahill Richards.
Warmth, To Depth, To Breadth
We are focused on following Christ in the mission that he has for our church. Selfish desires must not twist the way we treat or regard others and it changes the way we regard ourselves. Christ now controls the reigns of our life!
Warmth to Depth
This series of messages seeks to lay out the stunning and compelling vision that Christ has for his church as we grow in our understanding and experience of what it means to go deeper together as God's people.
On Mission as Citizens of Heaven
The book of Philippians highlights that when we unite as a church with the purpose of Jesus we will share together in the heart of Jesus and as a result the joy of the Lord will be our strength and shield.
Happy 20th Anniversary, Urban Refuge!
Join us as we celebrate God's faithfulness at Urban Refuge Church over the last 20 years.
Meekness & Majesty
This year our advent theme is meekness and majesty. We will be surveying the greatest journey in all of history. We will watch the Son of God go from majesty to meekness and then from meekness to majesty.
The Meaning of Baptism
Join us this Sunday as we explore the meaning of baptism. We will not only learn about baptism from all of Scripture, but we will also have a chance to witness multiple baptisms in response to the message.
Summer in the Psalms
The Psalms will not only speak to us (like all of Scripture), but speak for us. The Psalms minister to us in a mighty way because they give us language for every season of the soul. They can speak for us when we do not quite have the words to express our joy, lament, thanksgiving, weeping, praise, or trust.
Upreach, Inreach, Outreach
As we prepare to enter the throne room once more, we will see that God the Son - Jesus the Redeemer - is worthy of worship. Let's prepare our hearts for worship as we will set our minds on the things above.
Easter Sunday
Many people today wonder what it would take to know that Jesus is risen. What would it take to know that truth and have it change your life forever?
Palm Sunday
Let us not put Jesus in a box constructed from our own assumptions and expectations. We want our hearts to be aligned with who he says he is and what he says he has come to do.
Let the Healing Begin
"Do you want to get well?” In John 5, we see Jesus ask this question to a man waiting by the pool of Bethesda; a site where many with infirmities went in hope that they would be healed.
Live a Gospel Life
A deep dive into the virtues of the Urban Refuge as we explore the new life that flows from the power of the gospel that keeps in step with the truth of the gospel.
Remembrance
A service to celebrate and thank God for all He has done at the Urban Refuge over the past 19 years through Pastor Chad.
I’ve Got Stories
Pastor Chad Oltman became a believer in this hope found in Messiah Jesus in 1994. Twenty-eight years later, he is still taking steps and being shaped by the Father.
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