Crucible Church Podcast

Send us Fan Mail We work through Luke 19 on the story of Zacchaeus. Who was this man? What his story? And how does God's story in Christ form and shape Zacchaeus's story? What was Jesus' main mandate in Luke 19? Join us as we explore these questions, and many more, to find application and relevancy of God's word to our own lives.  We can also be found on the following Social Me...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look at Luke 18:9-14, as we continue to work through our current sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. We unpack the meaning of this passage, and how this parable affects our lives today. The question that we're asking in this passage is "Am I approaching and relating to God in the right? Is there a right way to approach God? Is there a wrong way?" We'r...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest speaker, Toby Lam, unpacks Psalm 95, and offers us a challenge from the Psalm. Join us for a rich and deep explanation of Psalm 95 by Toby. You can find more of his content and ministry at BiblePoetry .    We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Apple Podcast Spotify

Send us Fan Mail As we enter into the passage of Luke 17:5-10, P. Sam helps us unpack what these words mean to us today for our lives. What did the disciples mean when they asked Jesus to increase their faith? What does having more faith mean?  Join us as we unpack these kinds of questions, but also find relevance in what the Scriptures are speaking to us, and what God is expecting from us in obed...

Send us Fan Mail Today, P. Sam helps us work through Luke 17 - a passage that deals with relational sins. What does God say about our relationships when we have something against our brother or sister? Why is not working through our relational sins something God is concerned about?  Join us as we work through this passage together in Luke 17:1-4, and find application to our lives and how we can us...

Send us Fan Mail We arrive at the back half of Luke 16, where Jesus speaks on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. He speaks about it because the Pharisees had an issue with Jesus' teaching prior about the use of money. So this parable was given in response to the Pharisees' response to Jesus. Jesus has a harsh warning to all of us - that at the end of life there are only two eternal...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Dan walks us through Luke 16:14-18. These verses can seem a little confusing especially the last part where Jesus talks about divorce. But Dan helps us unpack what these verses mean for us today. Join us as we look at the text and uncover the meaning of these words from Jesus.  We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Facebook Instagram Threads...

Send us Fan Mail In today's sermon, P. Sam walks us through Luke 16:1-13 on the Parable of the Shrewd Manager. What does this parable speak about? How is it speaking into our lives and hearts? What does God want us to hear from His word about how we use our money and our finances?  Join us as we unpack this passage together, and hear from God's word what it is that He wants us to receive...

Send us Fan Mail Today, P. Sam invites us to look at Luke 14. It is here that we look at Jesus invitation to consider the cost of following Him. Have we considered the cost and the price of what it would mean to follow Christ? Join us as we explore this passage together and find the relevance of what following Jesus means today, and whether the cost is worth it.  We can also be found on the follow...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we take a break from our current sermon series on Luke, and P. Sam's heart was to offer space for us to come and look at the meaning of the name of the church. What is behind the name Crucible ? Why was this name chosen? Will the name of the church help further shape our community?  Join us as we look at various Scriptures together from Isaiah 48:10, to Malachi 3:2-3,...

Send us Fan Mail P. Dan offers us a word from Scripture about the dangers of judging others as we end our 2024 year together. Do you struggle when it comes to judging others? Why do we do it? Is it possible NOT to judge other people? Join us as we look at Matthew's Gospel in Matthew 7 on what Jesus says about judgement.  We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Fa...

Send us Fan Mail In today's Christmas message, P. Sam invites us to look at the story of the Prodigal Son. It is not a traditional Christmas message, but it is a Christmas story! P. Sam helps us to understand the heart of the Father in the story, but also the heart of our Heavenly Father. What is God's heart ? What does this story of the Prodigal Son reveal to us about the Father's...

Send us Fan Mail In today's passage, P. Sam walks us through Luke 1:26-45, specifically focusing on Mary's example. We all have people in our lives that God has placed for us to pattern and model our faith after. What can we learn from Mary's life and faith? Are there certain things about how she handled God's revelation to her through the angel Gabriel, that we can glean and l...

Send us Fan Mail In this Christmas Banquet sermon, P. Sam walks us through Luke 10:38-42 - the story of Mary and Martha. Though not a traditional Christmas text, P. Sam wanted to explore the themes of slowing down during this Christmas season. December can be a frantically insane-paced month. It can be wonderful, or it can exasperate what is already a difficult season. Taking the time to slow down...

Send us Fan Mail In today's sermon, Brian helps us look at Luke 2:1-21, and the characters that we tend to lose sight of and forget are the shepherds. Why do we tend to forget about these shepherds in the Nativity Story? Who were these men? Join us as we explore the old story's significance for the world and our lives.  Please follow us for weekly updates on sermons and leave us a review...

Send us Fan Mail In this sermon, we explore Matthew 1:18–2:12, a powerful passage recounting the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ and the visit of the Magi. Join us as we dive into the story of Mary and Joseph, the angel's reassurance in a dream, and the prophetic fulfillment of the virgin birth of the Messiah. We also follow the Wise Men from the East, guided by the star of Bethlehem, as the...

Send us Fan Mail In Luke 12:35-48, Jesus teaches us the importance of being watchful and prepared for His return. Using the imagery of servants waiting for their master, He emphasizes the need for constant readiness, as the Son of Man will come at an unexpected hour.  Faithful servants found doing their duties will be rewarded, while those who are unprepared or negligent will face consequences. Je...

Send us Fan Mail In Luke 12:13-21, Jesus addresses the dangers of greed and warns against placing trust in earthly riches. When a man asks Jesus to mediate a family inheritance dispute, Jesus refuses and uses the opportunity to teach about avoiding covetousness. He shares the parable of the rich fool, in which a wealthy man hoards his abundant crops and plans a life of ease, only to die that very...

Send us Fan Mail Luke 12:1-12 presents a powerful message from Jesus on authentic faith, fear of God, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. In this passage, Jesus addresses a large crowd and warns His disciples about the "leaven of the Pharisees," which symbolizes hypocrisy. He urges His followers to live with integrity because all hidden actions and motives will one day be revealed by God. Je...

Send us Fan Mail In Luke 12:1-12, Jesus warns His disciples and followers to avoid the “leaven of the Pharisees,” meaning their hypocrisy. He emphasizes that hidden things will be revealed, and secret words will be brought to light. Jesus encourages His listeners to have a healthy fear of God rather than fear of human judgment, as only God has authority over the eternal soul.  He reassures them of...

Send us Fan Mail We continue in our journey through the Gospel of Luke. In this sermon, we explore Luke 11:14-32, a compelling passage that showcases Jesus’s authority over demons, his teachings on unity, and a call to genuine repentance. The episode opens with Jesus casting out a demon from a mute man, stirring reactions that reveal the crowd's divided hearts—some accusing Jesus of using dem...

Send us Fan Mail We continue in our journey through the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 11:1-13 , Jesus teaches His disciples about the importance of prayer . When they ask Him to teach them how to pray, He provides the Lord's Prayer as a model, emphasizing reverence for God, asking for daily needs, forgiveness, and deliverance from temptation. Jesus further explains the importance of persistence in...

Send us Fan Mail Today is Baptism Sunday! The passage that we will be looking at will be Luke 10:25-37, the story of the Good Samaritan. What does this parable have to do with baptism? Tune in to find out! But this story that Jesus gives is one that challenges us - do we love our neighbour? Can we be saved by doing good things and good works? If so, how many good works must we do in order to be sa...

Send us Fan Mail Today, P. Sam walks us through Luke 10:1-16 - the passage on the 72 disciples being sent out on their mission. What did this mean for the disciples being sent out? What message were they to carry with them? How does this apply to us today? Do we have a sense of urgency when it comes to helping people move towards Jesus? Join us as we explore these questions, and work through the p...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we listen to P. Ralph work through Psalm 23 and Matthew 6:9-13 - the Lord's Prayer. Please follow us, for weekly updates for sermons! If you're looking for a community to be a part of. We hope you come in person to check us out. We meet weekly at the City Centre Community Centre in Richmond, British Columbia. We gather for worship on the 3F! Everyone is welcom...