Crucible Church Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In today's Psalm, we are invited to look at Psalm 23. Psalm 23 is often reserved for funerals, but its message is for us today.  In this episode, we explore the timeless truth that God is not only our Shepherd—He is the Shepherd who stays . Whether we are in green pastures or dark valleys, God's presence is unshakably near.  Join Pastor Sam as he unpacks how God provides...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the rich layers of Psalm 19—a psalm that speaks to both the majesty of creation and the perfection of God’s Word. From the silent sermons of the skies to the soul-reviving power of Scripture, this passage reminds us that God is not distant or silent.  God still speaks—through the world He made and the Word He gave. Join us as we unpack how God's re...

Send us Fan Mail Psalm 1 paints a clear contrast between two paths: one that leads to life and fruitfulness, and another that ends in ruin. In this episode, we explore what it means to be rooted in God’s Word—delighting in it, meditating on it, and letting it shape our daily choices. What does it look like to live a truly blessed life in a world full of competing voices? And how do we avoid becomi...

Send us Fan Mail In the final verses of Habakkuk, the prophet stands trembling—but not hopeless. Habakkuk 3:16–19 captures the raw tension between fear and faith, between scarcity and steadfast trust. In this episode, we unpack how true faith doesn’t ignore fear but chooses to rejoice in God regardless of the outcome.  Habakkuk’s declaration, “Yet I will rejoice,” becomes a powerful testimony of a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore Habakkuk 3:3–15, where the prophet recalls a majestic, poetic vision of God’s past deliverance. These verses are not just dramatic imagery—they're a reminder that God is not distant or indifferent.  Habakkuk remembers how God has powerfully acted in history to save His people, and this memory fuels faith in the present. We unpack how real faith mak...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the prophet Habakkuk’s heartfelt prayer in Habakkuk 3:1–2—a prayer not of escape, but of revival. As Habakkuk stands in the tension between God's past faithfulness and present uncertainty, we explore what it means to pray for renewal even while waiting for justice.  This ancient cry teaches us how to seek God's mercy in the midst of discipli...

Send us Fan Mail Join us today as P. Dan helps us understand God’s judgment in Habakkuk 2:6-20. A difficult passage that is vital for us to understand what God is saying to His people back then but also the relevance for the church (His people) today.  We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Apple Podcast Spotify

Send us Fan Mail Join us as P. Sam unpacks Habakkuk 2:2-5. We look at God's response to Habakkuk's questions, and complaints about why God is silent. How does a passage like this affect the way we wait on God? How do we live by faith in a world that is filled with chaos, confusion, injustice?  We hope to answer some of those questions, as we look at God's response to Habakkuk.  We c...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we continue in our series in Habakkuk 1:12-2:1. We look at Habakkuk's second complaint to God, as he waits for God's response. Habakkuk moves from asking why questions, for the most part, to now asking when questions. This has to do with waiting - 'How long, O'Lord?' Join us as we explore the questions of waiting. How do we wait faithfully on Go...

Send us Fan Mail Today we begin a new sermon series in the Old Testament book of Habakkuk! P. Sam helps us understand this opening passage in Habakkuk 1:1-11. The prophet of God, a man of deep faith, does not begin with a pronouncement or declaration of God's goodness, but rather, questions God's silence.  He doesn't understand what he was seeing unfolding among Judah - their corrup...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as Pastor Fritz takes us through Acts 8:26-40, encouraging us to be actively on mission for the sake of the Gospel.  We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Apple Podcast Spotify

Send us Fan Mail Today is Resurrection Sunday!  Christ is Risen!  Today, marks the end of our sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. P. Sam invites us to look at three passages for Resurrection Sunday. The first being Luke 24:1-12. The second passage is found in 2 Corinthians 5:17 and the last is Isaiah 43:19.  We are invited to look at three outflows of the Resurrection. New Life, New Hope and New...

Send us Fan Mail In this sermon on Luke 22. Pastor Sam looks at this passage and helps us process what Jesus is doing as He is moving towards the Cross.  Join us as we look a little deeper into three movements in the 38 verses and how these movements apply to our lives.  We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Apple Podcast...

Send us Fan Mail P. Sam unpacks Luke 21, where Jesus predicted the destruction of the temple and how the disciples were to expect uncertainty and unpredictability in their future before Jesus makes His return. The encouragement from Jesus to His disciples is to remain strong and firm.  Join us as we attempt to understand these words from Jesus. What was He warning us about? Do those warnings apply...

Send us Fan Mail Today, P. Bert Kamphuis leads us into two passages of Scripture in Luke and John's Gospels. Join us as we look at these two passages, and what they mean for us today as we seek to follow Jesus in all of life.  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 today's sermon, P. Sam helps us unpack the passage found in Luke 19. Traditionally, this passage is preached a week before Easter Sunday. However, P. Sam takes a look at what the passage could mean for us, even if it's not Easter season. What does God want us to understand in this passage? What is it about Jesus' kingship that God wants us to understand and apply...

Send us Fan Mail Join us today as we continue in our journey in Luke's Gospel. Pastor Sam helps us unpack Luke 19:11-27, and to see how this parable that Jesus teaches, has application for us today in our lives.  We can also be found on the following Social Media Platforms: Website Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Apple Podcast Spotify

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...