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Scripture-forward sermons for formed faith.

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Refuge Community Church is a sermon feed built around close readings of Scripture and direct pastoral application. Recent messages move through Matthew, Luke, and Psalm 46 with a steady call toward humility, trust, mercy, prayer, and a life formed by Jesus.

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About Refuge Community Church

Refuge Community Church is a sermon podcast from an Austin church with a strong emphasis on Scripture and everyday formation. Its episodes feel like gathered-church teaching rather than studio commentary. The preacher usually starts by reading a passage aloud and urging people to engage the Bible directly. That pattern matters. These sermons are built around the text before they become application. Recent messages move through Matthew’s account of Jesus teaching, healing, entering Jerusalem, and confronting the temple. They also spend time in Luke, especially the Emmaus road and the story of Jairus and the woman who reaches for Jesus’ cloak. The teaching is warm, but it is not soft-edged. It asks listeners to examine money, pride, accomplishment, anxiety, shame, comfort, and the need to be right. Short lines land with force. Longer stretches connect biblical scenes to modern spiritual reflexes, especially the habit of wanting Jesus to affirm existing hopes rather than reshape them. Easter teaching frames resurrection hope through disappointed disciples who cannot yet recognize the risen Jesus beside them. Palm Sunday becomes a portrait of Jesus as king, not only arriving in public but entering the temple to correct, heal, and renew. A Psalm 46 sermon turns toward weakness, refuge, chaos, and the claim that God is very present in trouble. Another message on Matthew 9 emphasizes Jesus drawing near to people in uncleanness and need. Prayer is treated as dependence, not performance. Community is treated as a place where honesty with God can become honesty with others. The result is local-church preaching for people who want Christian teaching that is biblical, relational, and specific about the uncomfortable work of being formed by Jesus.

Made for: This show is for listeners who want Christian sermons rooted in close biblical reading and practical formation. It especially fits people drawn to pastoral teaching on prayer, humility, mercy, shame, and community.

What sets it apart: Refuge Community Church stands out for its repeated movement from Scripture reading to concrete spiritual examination. The preaching is conversational and affectionate, yet it regularly presses listeners to notice where Jesus challenges their security, expectations, and habits.

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Refuge Community Church exists to glorify God by making disciples that shape their community with the love of Jesus. We are located in Austin, TX. For more information, visit refugeaustin.com.

As heard by us

Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Close biblical reading becomes practical Christian formation through sermons connecting doctrine with grace, community, mercy, and life in God's presence.

Refuge Community Church keeps Scripture physically and intellectually in front of the congregation. Sermons begin with substantial readings from Matthew, Romans, Luke, or Psalms, then move passage by passage toward questions of righteousness, identity, suffering, mercy, and the…

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  • to hear the Emmaus road speak to the version of you that's here today
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Episodes

  1. 1

    The Book of Ruth | Week 6 | Ruth 4:13-22

    ·36m
  2. 2

    Palm Sunday | Matthew 21:11-22

    ·44m
  3. 3

    Sunday Sermon | March 22nd, 2026 | Matthew 6:9-13

    ·55m
  4. 4

    Sunday Sermon | March 15th, 2026 | Luke 8:40-56

    ·33m
  5. 5

    Sunday Sermon | March 8th, 2026 | Luke 24:13-35

    ·43m
  6. 6

    Sunday Sermon | March 1st, 2026 | Psalm 46:1-11

    ·41m
  7. 7

    Sunday Sermon | Feb 22nd, 2026 | Matthew 9:35-38

    ·38m
  8. 8

    Sunday Sermon | Feb 15th, 2026 | Romans 3:9-10

    ·40m
  9. 9

    Sunday Sermon | Feb 8th, 2026

    ·41m
  10. 10

    New Year Habits | Week 3 | Investment

    ·44m
  11. 11

    New Year Habits | Week 2 | Initiative

    ·37m
  12. 12

    New Year Habits | Week 1 | Intention

    ·38m
  13. 13

    Christmas Culture | Week 4 | Grief

    ·39m
  14. 14

    Christmas Culture | Week 3 | Nostalgia

    ·37m
  15. 15

    Christmas Culture | Week 1 | Consumerism

    ·42m
  16. 16

    The Gospel of Matthew Season 2 | Week 5 | Matthew 9:19

    ·35m
  17. 17

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 4 | Matthew 8:18-33

    ·33m
  18. 18

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 3 | Matthew 8:1-17

    ·38m
  19. 19

    The Gospel of Matthew Season 2 | Week 2 | Matthew 7:21-29

    ·34m
  20. 20

    Easter 2025| New Creation | Revelation 21:1-9

    ·35m
  21. 21

    The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 7:1-18

    ·48m
  22. 22

    The Lost Parables | Week 3 | Luke 15:11-32

    ·43m
  23. 23

    The Lost Parables | Week 2 | Luke 15:8-10

    ·43m
  24. 24

    The Lost Parables | Week 1 | Luke 15:1-7

    ·39m
  25. 25

    Philippians | Week 7 | Philippians 4:1-3

    ·35m
  26. 26

    Vision Sunday | 9.14.25

    ·45m
  27. 27

    Philippians | Week 6 | Philippians 3:1-11

    ·43m
  28. 28

    Sermon 8.12

    ·44m
  29. 29

    Philippians | Week 2 | Philippians 1:3-11

    ·42m
  30. 30

    Philippians | Week 1 | Philippians 1:1-2

    ·39m
  31. 31

    Summer of Psalms | Psalm 121 | 7.20.25

    ·42m
  32. 32

    Summer of Psalms | 7.13.25 | Psalm 51

    ·44m
  33. 33

    Summer of Psalms | 7.6.25 | Psalm 137

    ·44m
  34. 34

    Summer of Psalms | Psalm 91

    ·44m
  35. 35

    Summer of Psalms | 6.22.25 | Psalm 1

    ·39m
  36. 36

    Psalm 23 | 6.15.25

    ·44m
  37. 37

    Easter Sunday | Luke 24

    ·43m
  38. 38

    The Book of Ruth | Week 5 | Ruth 4:1-12

    ·44m
  39. 39

    The Book of Ruth | Week 4 | Ruth 3:1-18

    ·40m
  40. 40

    The Book of Ruth | Week 3 | Ruth 2:14-23

    ·41m
  41. 41

    The Book of Ruth | Week 2 | Ruth 2:1-13

    ·41m
  42. 42

    The Book of Ruth | Week 1 | Ruth 1:1-22

    ·39m
  43. 43

    Philippians | Week 4 | Philippians 2:1-11

    A sermon on Philippians 2:1-11 emphasizing humility and unity through the example of Christ's incarnation and exaltation.

    ·43m
  44. 44

    The Presence of God & Us (Stand Alone Sermon)

    ·35m
  45. 45

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 7 | Matthew 5:3-10

    ·44m
  46. 46

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 6 | Matthew 4:17-5:2

    ·43m
  47. 47

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 5 | Matthew 4:1-11

    ·37m
  48. 48

    Doomed to Repeat | Week 1 | Joshua 1:1-9

    ·37m
  49. 49

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 4 | Matthew 3

    ·34m
  50. 50

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 3 | Matthew 2

    ·40m
  51. 51

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 2 | Matthew 1:18-25

    ·37m
  52. 52

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 1 | Matthew 1:1-17

    ·33m
  53. 53

    Doomed to Repeat | Week 6 | Exodus 12:7-17

    ·40m
  54. 54

    Doomed to Repeat | Week 5 | Exodus 14:21-31

    ·34m
  55. 55

    Doomed to Repeat | Week 3 | Deuteronomy 8:1-20

    ·39m
  56. 56

    Doomed to Repeat | Week 2 | Deuteronomy 30:1-10

    ·34m
  57. 57

    Among Us | Week 4 | Child of God

    ·39m
  58. 58

    Among Us | Week 3 | Are You The Messiah?

    ·25m
  59. 59

    Among Us | Week 2 | John 1:14-18

    ·29m
  60. 60

    Among Us | Week 1 | John 1:1-5

    ·36m
  61. 61

    Thanks & Giving | Week 3 | Gratitude to Generosity

    ·47m
  62. 62

    Thanks & Giving | Week 2 | 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18

    ·37m
  63. 63

    Thanks & Giving | Week 1 | Luke 17:11-19

    ·45m
  64. 64

    Celebration Sunday Fall 2024 | John 11:17-27

    ·24m
  65. 65

    Spiritual Growth | Titus 2:11-13

    ·37m
  66. 66

    Following Jesus | Romans 12:1-2

    ·48m
  67. 67

    Suffer & The Savior

    ·43m
  68. 68

    Isaiah S1 | Week 6 | Grace Unending

    ·37m
  69. 69

    Isaiah S1 | Week 5 | Responsibility and Repentance

    ·40m
  70. 70

    Isaiah S1 | Week 4

    ·41m
  71. 71

    Isaiah S1 | Week 3 | Formed by the King

    ·38m
  72. 72

    Isaiah S1 | Week 2 | Redemption and Restoration

    ·36m
  73. 73

    Isaiah S1 | Week 2 | Redemption and Restoration

    ·38m
  74. 74

    Isaiah S1 | Week 1 | The Holiness of God

    ·42m
  75. 75

    Next Door | Week 3 | Trust God; Love Neighbor

    ·47m
  76. 76

    Next Door | Week 2 | Why Love My Neighbor

    ·49m
  77. 77

    Next Door | Week 1 | Who's My Neighbor

    ·49m
  78. 78

    The Good Shepherd | Psalm 23

    ·47m
  79. 79

    Proverbs | Week 6 | Anger, Beliefs, & Wisdom

    ·52m
  80. 80

    Proverbs | Week 5 | Power of Speech

    ·46m
  81. 81

    Proverbs | Week 4 | Wisdom and Instruction

    ·46m
  82. 82

    Proverbs | Week 3 | Proverbs 3:27-31

    ·44m
  83. 83

    Stand Alone Sermon | Antonio Del Pozo

    ·44m
  84. 84

    Proverbs | Week 2 | The Fear of the Lord

    ·48m
  85. 85

    Proverbs | Week One | Intro

    ·38m
  86. 86

    The Spirit | Week 10 | Faithfulness

    ·49m
  87. 87

    The Spirit | Week 9 | Sacrificial Service

    ·50m
  88. 88

    The Spirit | Week 8 | Generosity

    ·42m
  89. 89

    The Spirit | Week 7 | Community

    ·42m
  90. 90

    The Spirit | Week 6 | Sonship

    ·51m
  91. 91

    The Spirit | Week 5 | Freedom

    ·42m
  92. 92

    The Spirit | Week 4 | Wisdom

    ·53m
  93. 93

    The Spirit | Week 3 | Empowers Faithfulness

    ·49m
  94. 94

    The Spirit | Empowering Connection | Romans 5:1-5

    ·46m
  95. 95

    The Spirit | Week 1 | John 16:5-14

    ·41m
  96. 96

    Easter Sunday 2024 | John 11:21-26

    ·35m
  97. 97

    Philippians | Week 5 | Philippians 2:19-30

    A Bible study reading and brief commentary on Philippians 2:19-30, focusing on the examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus as faithful servants.

    ·40m
  98. 98

    Philippians | Week 3 | Philippians 1:12-21

    A sermon on Philippians 1:12-21, discussing how Paul's imprisonment advanced the gospel and his attitude of rejoicing despite suffering.

    ·46m
  99. 99

    Christmas Culture | Week 2 | Routine

    A pastor reads and reflects on 2 Timothy 4:1-8, emphasizing the importance of preaching the word and enduring hardship in ministry.

    ·40m
  100. 100

    Doomed to Repeat | Week 4 | Numbers 13:27-14:3

    A Bible study reading from Numbers 13-14 about the Israelite spies' report and the people's fearful response.

    ·35m
  101. 101

    Sunday Sermon | April 12th, 2026 | Matthew 4:23-5:2

    Hidden gem

    A Sunday sermon introducing a reading from Matthew 4:23-5:2 and encouraging engagement with Scripture.

    Apr 13, 2026·40m·2 clips
  102. 102

    Easter Sunday | Luke 24

    Hidden gem

    A sermon on the Easter story from Luke 24, focusing on the disciples' journey to Emmaus and their encounter with the risen Jesus.

    Apr 6, 2026·43m·2 clips
  103. 103

    Palm Sunday | Matthew 21:11-22

    Hidden gem

    Josh, lead pastor of Refuge Community Church, reads Matthew 21:1-11 and interprets Jesus’ donkey ride into Jerusalem as an intentional declaration of kingship.

    Mar 30, 2026·44m·3 clips
  104. 104

    Sunday Sermon | March 22nd, 2026 | Matthew 6:9-13

    Pastor Toriano Mayo preaches on the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 at Refuge Church.

    Mar 23, 2026·55m
  105. 105

    Sunday Sermon | March 15th, 2026 | Luke 8:40-56

    A sermon on Luke 8:40-56, exploring the intertwined stories of Jairus's daughter and the woman with the issue of blood, emphasizing faith and Jesus's power over death.

    Mar 16, 2026·33m
  106. 106

    Sunday Sermon | March 8th, 2026 | Luke 24:13-35

    Hidden gem

    Refuge Community Church’s March 8, 2026 sermon on Luke 24:13-35 follows Cleopas and an unnamed disciple walking seven miles from Jerusalem to Emmaus after the women’s report that Jesus was alive.

    Mar 9, 2026·43m·2 clips
  107. 107

    Sunday Sermon | March 1st, 2026 | Psalm 46:1-11

    Hidden gem

    Juwan Kim of Austin Bridge preaches at Refuge Community Church on Psalm 46:1-11, describing God as "our refuge and strength" and "a very present help in trouble." He links Psalm 46 to 2 Kings 18-19, where Assyria's 200,000-man army surrounded Jerusalem and Hezekiah prayed, "save us please from his hand." He connects the psalm's "river" imagery to Genesis, Ezekiel 47:6-12, Zechariah 13:1, and John 7:37-39 to argue that God's presence brings peace through Christ.

    Mar 2, 2026·41m·2 clips
  108. 108

    Sunday Sermon | Feb 22nd, 2026 | Matthew 9:35-38

    Hidden gem

    Jesus "went" into "every disease" and "every affliction" instead of standing at a distance.

    Feb 23, 2026·38m·2 clips
  109. 109

    Sunday Sermon | Feb 15th, 2026 | Romans 3:9-10

    Hidden gem

    Refuge Community Church’s Feb.

    Feb 16, 2026·40m·2 clips
  110. 110

    Sunday Sermon | Feb 8th, 2026

    Feb 10, 2026·41m
  111. 111

    New Year Habits | Week 3 | Investment

    Jan 20, 2026·44m
  112. 112

    New Year Habits | Week 2 | Initiative

    Jan 12, 2026·37m
  113. 113

    New Year Habits | Week 1 | Intention

    Jan 5, 2026·38m
  114. 114

    Christmas Culture | Week 4 | Grief

    Dec 23, 2025·39m
  115. 115

    Christmas Culture | Week 3 | Nostalgia

    Dec 17, 2025·37m
  116. 116

    Christmas Culture | Week 2 | Routine

    Dec 8, 2025·40m
  117. 117

    Christmas Culture | Week 1 | Consumerism

    Dec 1, 2025·42m
  118. 118

    The Gospel of Matthew Season 2 | Week 5 | Matthew 9:19

    Nov 24, 2025·35m
  119. 119

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 4 | Matthew 8:18-33

    Nov 16, 2025·33m
  120. 120

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 3 | Matthew 8:1-17

    Nov 10, 2025·38m
  121. 121

    The Gospel of Matthew Season 2 | Week 2 | Matthew 7:21-29

    Nov 3, 2025·34m
  122. 122

    The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 7:1-18

    Oct 27, 2025·48m
  123. 123

    The Lost Parables | Week 3 | Luke 15:11-32

    Oct 13, 2025·43m
  124. 124

    The Lost Parables | Week 2 | Luke 15:8-10

    Oct 5, 2025·43m
  125. 125

    The Lost Parables | Week 1 | Luke 15:1-7

    Sep 29, 2025·39m
  126. 126

    Philippians | Week 7 | Philippians 4:1-3

    Sep 22, 2025·35m
  127. 127

    Vision Sunday | 9.14.25

    Sep 15, 2025·45m
  128. 128

    Philippians | Week 6 | Philippians 3:1-11

    Sep 7, 2025·43m
  129. 129

    Philippians | Week 5 | Philippians 2:19-30

    Sep 2, 2025·40m
  130. 130

    Philippians | Week 4 | Philippians 2:1-11

    Aug 25, 2025·43m
  131. 131

    Philippians | Week 3 | Philippians 1:12-21

    Aug 18, 2025·46m
  132. 132

    Sermon 8.12

    Aug 12, 2025·44m
  133. 133

    Philippians | Week 2 | Philippians 1:3-11

    Aug 4, 2025·42m
  134. 134

    Philippians | Week 1 | Philippians 1:1-2

    Jul 29, 2025·39m
  135. 135

    Summer of Psalms | Psalm 121 | 7.20.25

    Jul 21, 2025·42m
  136. 136

    Summer of Psalms | 7.13.25 | Psalm 51

    Jul 15, 2025·44m
  137. 137

    Summer of Psalms | 7.6.25 | Psalm 137

    Jul 9, 2025·44m
  138. 138

    Summer of Psalms | Psalm 91

    Jul 1, 2025·44m
  139. 139

    Summer of Psalms | 6.22.25 | Psalm 1

    Jun 23, 2025·39m
  140. 140

    Psalm 23 | 6.15.25

    Jun 16, 2025·44m
  141. 141

    The Book of Ruth | Week 6 | Ruth 4:13-22

    Jun 2, 2025·36m
  142. 142

    The Book of Ruth | Week 5 | Ruth 4:1-12

    May 26, 2025·44m
  143. 143

    The Book of Ruth | Week 4 | Ruth 3:1-18

    May 18, 2025·40m
  144. 144

    The Book of Ruth | Week 3 | Ruth 2:14-23

    May 12, 2025·41m
  145. 145

    The Book of Ruth | Week 2 | Ruth 2:1-13

    May 4, 2025·41m
  146. 146

    The Book of Ruth | Week 1 | Ruth 1:1-22

    Apr 27, 2025·39m
  147. 147

    Easter 2025| New Creation | Revelation 21:1-9

    Apr 21, 2025·35m
  148. 148

    The Presence of God & Us (Stand Alone Sermon)

    Apr 13, 2025·35m
  149. 149

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 7 | Matthew 5:3-10

    Apr 6, 2025·44m
  150. 150

    The Gospel of Matthew | Week 6 | Matthew 4:17-5:2

    Mar 31, 2025·43m