Crucible Church Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 7:1–53, Stephen retells Israel’s story to confront a hard truth: God is always at work, but His people often resist Him. Through Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and the prophets, Stephen reveals a pattern of resisting God’s movement while clinging to religious familiarity. This message challenges us to examine our own hearts and ask whether we are truly responsive to the Holy Spir...

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 6:8–15, Stephen faithfully serves God and boldly bears witness to Jesus—only to be misunderstood, falsely accused, and opposed. Yet even in the face of hostility, Stephen is filled with grace, wisdom, and the visible presence of God. This passage reminds us that faithfulness to Jesus does not always lead to safety, but it always leads to God’s presence. When obedience is c...

Send us Fan Mail In this sermon, P. Dan helps us work through Luke 2:8-20. Does Jesus bring peace or a sword? Join us as we look to find the answer to that question! We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Apple Podcast Spotify

Send us Fan Mail In Luke 2:22–38, Simeon and Anna recognize Jesus when so many others miss Him—not because of spectacle, but because they are attentive, faithful, and deeply formed by waiting on God.  In this message, Pastor Sam reminds us that God often reveals Himself quietly to those who draw near, listen closely, and remain faithful over time. Christmas invites us not just to wonder at Jesus’...

Send us Fan Mail In Matthew 1:18–25, Joseph faces uncertainty, fear, and silence—but discovers that God is at work even in the waiting. This Advent message reminds us that God forms us in the quiet, speaks into our fears, and draws near with His presence. Jesus is called Immanuel , “God with us,” assuring us that we are never alone in seasons of uncertainty. Even when clarity feels distant, God is...

Send us Fan Mail In Luke 1:5–25, Zechariah and Elizabeth live faithfully through years of silence—until God breaks in with an unexpected word of hope. In this Advent message, Pastor Sam reminds us that God is present even when He feels quiet, forming us in the waiting, remembering prayers we’ve stopped praying, and moving in ways we don’t expect. This passage invites us to slow down, listen again...

Send us Fan Mail Isaiah 40:1–11 opens Advent with a powerful promise: God speaks comfort to weary people and comes near to lead them with strength and gentle care. In this episode, Pastor Andy reflects on how God meets us in our wilderness seasons—bringing hope, renewal, and the assurance that He has not forgotten His people. Advent reminds us that even in silence or struggle, God is on the move,...

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 6:1–7, the early church experiences both rapid growth and rising pressure as cultural tension, unmet needs, and structural cracks come to the surface. In this episode, Pastor Sam unpacks how the apostles responded with Spirit-led discernment—clarifying their calling, empowering new leaders, and uniting the whole church around a wise, Spirit-filled solution. This passage re...

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 5:12–42, the early church experiences powerful miracles, fierce opposition, and God’s sovereign protection. In this episode, Pastor Sam shows how the Spirit empowered ordinary believers to live with courage, integrity, compassion, and unwavering obedience—even when their faith cost them deeply. Through healings, persecution, and unexpected deliverance, this passage reveals...

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 4:32–5:11, we see a Spirit-filled community marked by unity, generosity, and truth—but also confronted by the deadly seriousness of hypocrisy. In this message, Pastor Sam unpacks how the Holy Spirit both builds and protects the church, preserving its holiness, integrity, and witness to the world.  God’s love for His church is so deep that He disciplines and refines it, sha...

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 4:23–31, the early church faces threats and persecution—but instead of retreating in fear, they gather in prayer. In this message, Pastor Sam unpacks how the first believers prayed with unity, confidence, and boldness, trusting in God’s sovereignty and the power of the Holy Spirit.  Their prayer didn’t ask for safety, but for faithfulness—and God responded by shaking the p...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Pastor Andy helps us understand that in Acts 3:1–26, Peter and John encounter a man unable to walk and, through the power of Jesus’ name, witness his complete healing. What starts as a moment of mercy becomes a powerful proclamation of the gospel. In this episode, Pastor Sam reminds us that the same Spirit who worked through the early church is still at work today—calling u...

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 2:42–47, we see a powerful picture of the early church—a Spirit-filled community devoted to teaching, fellowship, prayer, and generosity. Their shared life reflected the heart of Jesus and drew others to faith. This passage challenges us to reimagine what it means to be the church today: a people transformed by grace, united in love, and living out God’s mission together....

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 2:1–13, the Holy Spirit descends on the early believers, filling them with power and boldness to proclaim the gospel. Pentecost marks the birth of the church and the beginning of God’s mission to the nations. In this episode, Pastor Sam explores how the same Spirit who moved in that upper room is still moving today—equipping us to live with courage, unity, and purpose as w...

Send us Fan Mail Dwayne Toews joins us as our guest speaker, and he speaks on Mark 12, on the topic of giving faithfully.  We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Apple Podcast Spotify

Send us Fan Mail Before ascending to heaven, Jesus gave His disciples both a mission and a promise: to live as Spirit-empowered witnesses to the ends of the earth until He returns.  In this episode, Pastor Sam unpacks Acts 1:3–11, reminding us that the Christian life is not passive waiting but active discipleship fueled by the Holy Spirit. We are called to live for the kingdom of God, bear faithfu...

Send us Fan Mail The book of Acts begins with a powerful reminder: Jesus’ story didn’t end with the Gospels. In Acts 1:1–2, we see that His work continues—through His Spirit and through His church. In this opening message of our new series on Acts, Pastor Sam challenges us to recognize that we are part of that same story today. The mission of Jesus is still unfolding, and He calls His people to st...

Send us Fan Mail Acts 2:42–47 gives us a snapshot of the early church—a community devoted to teaching, fellowship, worship, and generosity. In this episode, Pastor Sam unpacks this passage as a vision for Crucible Church today.  We are called to become a transformative, diverse, welcoming, and relational church whose impact ripples beyond our walls into the heart of our city. This is not just an a...

Send us Fan Mail Psalm 40 paints a vivid picture of life in the pit—a place of despair, struggle, and above all, the reality of sin.  In this episode, guest speaker Toby challenges us to recognize that we all find ourselves in that pit, unable to climb out on our own. But the good news is this: God hears our cry, lifts us out of the mire, and sets our feet on solid ground.  This is a call to refle...

Send us Fan Mail Psalm 66 calls us to remember with awe the mighty works of God—both in Scripture and in our own stories. In this episode, Pastor Sam invites us to reflect on God’s faithfulness as fuel for our present-day faith, to praise Him even in pressure-filled moments, and to boldly share with the world what He has done in our lives.  When we testify, we become living invitations for others...

Send us Fan Mail When life feels uncertain, where do you turn for guidance? In Psalm 25, David isn’t just asking God for quick answers—he’s asking to be shaped into the kind of person who walks in God’s ways.  In this episode, Pastor Sam unpacks how trusting God begins with surrender, continues through humble submission, and rests on God’s unfailing love. Through Psalm 25, we discover that God’s g...

Send us Fan Mail What happens to our soul, body, and relationships when we carry unconfessed sin? In Psalm 32, David describes the heaviness, isolation, and spiritual distance that come when we hide, and the joy and freedom that follow honest confession.  In this episode, Pastor Sam unpacks how confession is not God’s punishment but His gift—a way to restore fellowship with Him and with others. Th...

Send us Fan Mail In this sermon on Psalm 19, Toby helps us unpack the message of Psalm 19 and its relevance for us today. Join us as we open up the Word together and are encouraged and challenged by God's Word.  We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Apple Podcast Spotify

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pastor Joe Li revisits the often-overlooked prayer of Jabez—not as a formula for personal gain, but as a bold cry for God’s mission to expand through us. With just two verses tucked inside a long genealogy, Jabez dares to ask God to enlarge his territory.  But what if that “territory” isn’t about land or influence, but about our heart for people who have never hea...

Send us Fan Mail Life is filled with emotional highs and soul-crushing lows—but the God of Psalm 30 meets us in every valley. In this episode, Pastor Sam walks us through David’s journey of raw honesty, lament, and transformation. We explore how God lifts us up through His presence, renews us through His Word, surrounds us through Christian community, and shapes us through pain.  Whether you’re wa...