Refresh Ministries Teaching Point

08/25/2026

THE EVIDENCE OF YOUR FAITH
What if the greatest evidence of your faith isn’t what you know, but who you’re becoming?
Jesus never invited people to simply believe in Him from a distance. He invited them to follow Him, walk with Him, and become like Him.
The Christian life isn't simply about knowing more about Jesus. It's about becoming more like Jesus.
It isn't about trying harder to look like Him. It's about staying close enough to Him that, over time, His life becomes visible in yours.
1. FOLLOWING JESUS
Following Jesus is more than a one-time decision. It is a daily surrender.
It means learning to recognize His voice above every other voice.
It means trusting His direction when you don't have all the answers.
It means choosing obedience because you trust the One who is leading you.
The closer you walk with Jesus, the more you realize that following Him isn't primarily about rules.
It's about relationship.
Jesus said, “Follow me.”
He didn't say, “Figure everything out first.”
He simply called us to walk with Him.
2. BEING FORMED BY JESUS
Jesus doesn't just change where you're going.
He changes who you're becoming.
Our identity is no longer built on success, approval, accomplishments, or performance. Our identity is rooted in Christ.
As we spend time in His presence, He begins transforming us from the inside out.
He reshapes our thoughts.
He renews our hearts.
He changes our attitudes.
He teaches us to see ourselves the way He sees us.
Transformation isn't produced by striving.
Transformation is produced by abiding.
The more time we spend with Jesus, the more His character begins to take shape in us.
3. REFLECTING JESUS
Whatever you stay close to eventually leaves its mark on you.
When you've been with Jesus, people should be able to see the evidence.
His love begins to overflow through your life.
His patience becomes evident in your relationships.
His kindness changes the way you treat people.
His grace changes the way you respond when you've been hurt.
His peace changes how you respond when everything around you is falling apart.
People may not remember every Scripture you quoted or every sermon you preached.
But they may remember what it felt like to encounter Jesus through you.
That's the goal.
Not simply to know more about Christ…
but to reflect Him more clearly.
THE QUESTION
So here's the question we have to ask ourselves:
Am I becoming more like Jesus?
Not:
How much do I know?
How long have I been saved?
How many Scriptures can I quote?
How many church services have I attended?
But:
Is Jesus changing me?
Is my attitude becoming more like His?
Are my words becoming more like His?
Are my reactions becoming more like His?
Am I loving people differently because I've been walking with Him?
CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK
Ask yourself one honest question each day:
“Am I becoming more like Jesus?”
Spend intentional time with Him.
Listen for His voice.
Walk in obedience.
And look for one opportunity every day to reflect His love to someone else.
Because the more you're with Jesus…
the more you become like Jesus.
And eventually, the evidence of your faith won't just be what you say you believe.
It will be who you've become.

08/21/2026

We are still collecting food to help feed our community. If you shop at Kroger you can help by getting a few items and drop them off at our local locations.

Kroger has a good 99 cent sale going on. Spaghetti, sauce, tomato and chicken noodle soup, Chef Boyardee canned, boxed and microwave etc. There are also some cereal deals.

08/20/2026

08/12/2026

Feeding Kids, Building Community ❤️🍎

Every Thursday, Refresh Ministries is honored to host our Feed the Kids After-School Program from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Marcum Terrace Community Center in Huntington.

Our heart is simple: to make sure local children have something to eat, feel loved, and know that their community cares about them. ❤️

We are incredibly thankful for the sponsors who help make this ministry possible:

❤️ Refresh Ministries
🐾 Ayers Animal Hospital
🌮 Monte Alban Mexican Restaurant
🎨 Sherwin-Williams
Private donation from Kroger and Food Fair

Thank you for investing in our children and helping us make a difference!

🥫 FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED

We are also collecting food donations at the following locations:

📍 Ayers Animal Hospital
1514 Norway Ave., Huntington

📍 Hope Center Fellowship Hall – Central Christian Church
1202 5th Ave., Huntington

📍 Sherwin-Williams
2463 3rd Ave., Huntington

📍 Justice Glass
2445 3rd Ave., Huntington

📍 Minute Man Printing
817 8th Ave., Huntington

Every donation—big or small—helps us feed another child. Together, we can make sure no child goes hungry after school. 🙏❤️

Thank you to everyone who has donated, sponsored, volunteered, prayed, and supported this ministry.

It truly takes a community to make a difference! ❤️

07/29/2026

The Battle for Your Mind

Every day, whether you realize it or not, a battle is taking place. It's not merely around you—it is within you.

It is a battle for your attention, your thoughts, your priorities, and ultimately your direction.

The enemy understands that he doesn't have to possess your life if he can influence your thinking. If he can control what captures your attention, he can influence your decisions. That is why Scripture continually points us back to the condition of our minds.

The greatest battles are often won or lost long before they become visible. They begin in the mind.

Flesh and Spirit Are at War

The apostle Paul describes a struggle every believer knows well.

"For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other..." (Galatians 5:17, KJV)

We've all experienced it.

We know what God is calling us to do, yet another voice whispers something different.

Fear instead of faith.

Pride instead of humility.

Anger instead of forgiveness.

Self-reliance instead of complete dependence upon God.

The flesh constantly pulls us toward temporary satisfaction, while the Spirit continually calls us toward eternal purpose.

The wonderful news is this: Jesus did not save us simply to struggle through life. Through His death, burial, and resurrection, we have been given a new identity and the power of the Holy Ghost to overcome the desires of the flesh.

Victory is possible because Christ has already won the battle.

What You Focus On Shapes You

Your focus is never neutral.

Whatever consistently captures your attention will eventually influence your thinking.

Your thinking will shape your attitudes.

Your attitudes will shape your decisions.

Your decisions will shape your destiny.

If your focus stays on fear, fear will grow.

If your focus stays on disappointment, discouragement will take root.

If your focus stays on bitterness, bitterness will consume your heart.

But when your focus is fixed on Jesus, faith begins to rise.

Peace replaces anxiety.

Hope overcomes despair.

Joy returns.

Paul reminds us:

"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." (Colossians 3:2, KJV)

You always move toward what you continually look at.

What has your attention today is shaping who you will become tomorrow.

Renew Your Mind

God never intended for us to live defeated by our thoughts.

A transformed life begins with a transformed mind.

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind..." (Romans 12:2, KJV)

The renewing of the mind doesn't happen by positive thinking alone.

It happens through God's Word.

It happens through prayer.

It happens through worship.

It happens by spending time in His presence until His voice becomes louder than every other voice competing for your attention.

When the enemy whispers lies...

Answer with God's truth.

When fear speaks...

Stand on God's promises.

When temptation comes...

Respond with Scripture, just as Jesus did in the wilderness.

Every lie loses its power when confronted with God's truth.

Capture Every Thought

Paul gives us a powerful strategy:

"Casting down imaginations... and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." (2 Corinthians 10:5, KJV)

Notice he says to bring every thought into captivity.

Not every thought deserves your agreement.

Not every thought deserves your attention.

Just because a thought enters your mind doesn't mean it belongs there.

Some thoughts must be arrested before they become actions.

Capture them.

Examine them.

Replace them with truth.

This Week's Challenge

This week, pay close attention to what captures your focus.

When a fearful thought appears...

Stop it.

When a negative thought appears...

Capture it.

When a flesh-driven thought appears...

Replace it with God's Word.

Choose one Scripture that directly addresses the battle you're facing, memorize it, meditate on it, and speak it daily.

Don't allow the enemy's voice to become louder than God's promises.

Closing Thought

The battle for your mind is not won in a single moment—it is won one thought at a time.

Every time you choose truth over lies...

Faith over fear...

Obedience over flesh...

You are allowing Christ to shape your life.

The enemy wants your attention because he knows attention leads to direction.

But when your eyes are fixed on Jesus, your heart remains steady, your mind is renewed, and your life is transformed.

Keep your mind on Christ, because the battle for your future is won when God's truth becomes the loudest voice in your life.

07/18/2026

We are in need of a female bike. If you have one and like to donate or have one very reasonable price please reach out to us. Thank you

06/29/2026

Yesterday we had a wonderdul day having a kids superchurch and we were able to give out 100 spaghetti dinners to those in need. We appreciate all who helped make the day go well and we are hoping to be able to help our community in the future again.

06/16/2026

Anyone that know a child that may need a free meal for their kids bring them the 27th 1-3.

06/08/2026

We are taking donations of clothing, toiletries and new or used phones. Send us a message and we can come pick up your donations. If you need a tax write off we are 510 c3.

04/12/2026

Jesus describes four kinds of soil — and really, four conditions of the heart:

🌱 1. The Path (Hard Ground)

The seed can’t sink in. It’s heard, but not received.
Spiritually: A hardened heart — distracted, skeptical, or guarded.

🌾 2. Rocky Ground

The seed springs up quickly but has no deep roots.
Spiritually: Emotional response, but no depth. Faith fades when pressure comes.

🌿 3. Thorny Ground

The seed grows, but thorns choke it.
Spiritually: Worries, busyness, fear, money, comparison — they crowd out what God is trying to grow.

🌻 4. Good Soil

The seed takes root, grows deep, and produces fruit.
Spiritually: A soft, surrendered heart — willing to receive, grow, and obey.

The beautiful part?
Soil can change.

Hard ground can be tilled.
Rocks can be removed.
Thorns can be pulled.

God is always working the ground of our hearts.

Maybe the deeper question isn’t just “What kind of soil am I?”
But “Am I willing to let Him cultivate me?”

If you’re comfortable sharing — which soil do you feel like you are in this season?