Crystal Sparks' Podcast

Join Crystal Sparks as she unpacks Jude 1 and the powerful identity found in being a servant of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Crystal explores how Jude—though the brother of James and Jesus—chose to identify himself first as a bondservant. Through personal stories and biblical insight, Crystal challenges listeners to embrace a life of humility and service, reminding us that no matter how far we g...

This episode is taken from a gathering of leaders and staff. Throughout this session, we discuss the divine providence of Isaiah's prophecy of the coming of the Messiah. God chooses to bring us victory through a child! It's not just the Christmas story, it's our story of victory!  Scriptures Mentioned:  Isaiah 8:6-9:7 Ezekiel 39:9  My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith...

This episode is taken from a gathering of leaders and staff during the advent season. Throughout this discussion we compare the lives of Jesus and Moses to expose the greatness of Jesus over all others - past, present, and future. View the charts that are discussed in this session here .  Scriptures Mentioned:  Hebrews 3:3 Leviticus 23:1-36 My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and eq...

In this podcast we talk around how we look for external influences to be the source of our joy. For joy that is sustained we can find all we need in Christ! How to get your joy back:  Magnify all Christ has done Magnify what Christ can do Magnify what Christ is doing for others Magnify Christ My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals! Fol...

This episode is a message from our First Wednesday service titled "The Battle Plan is Changing". We can't fight today's battles with yesterday's strategies. Seek the Lord today for a fresh word for this year!  For this year, we need:  GREATER CLARITY OF PURPOSE  Are you looking for God’s plan in your situation?  STRATEGY FOR TODAY’S  BATTLE  What is this season requiring o...

This episode is a discussion and extension of a message I spoke on a Sunday at One Church called "Arise & Return." You can listen to that message here . Scriptures Mentioned:  Nehemiah 1: 5  My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals! Follow me on instagram Follow me on Facebook Subscribe to emails from me Get my new book, Un...

In this episode I discuss the book of Nehemiah and the call to arise to who you are. It's time we answer the call to build what God has called us to build without giving ear to the enemy and his distractions.  Arise to who you are Arise to what you have  Arise to why you have it Verses Mentioned:  Nehemiah 2:18-20 My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish...

No one plans to live a life in a cycle of burnout, but many of us find ourselves in one. The twelve steps of burnout will help you recognize whether you're on the way to rest or burnout!  Compulsion to prove yourself "Work Harder" mentality Neglecting your needs Displacement of conflicts Revision of values  Denial of emerging problems Withdrawal Obvious behavior changes Depersonaliz...

This episode is a discussion and extension of a message I spoke on a Sunday at One Church called "Don't ." You can listen to that message here .  Bait is meant to look attractive to the one that's being hunted. However, when we allow the bait of the enemy to lure us in it always leads to destruction.  Don't take the Bait of:  Unforgiveness Immediate Gratification Insecurit...

Come along with me as I talk through my recent experience in Israel. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!  My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals! Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Follow me on TikTok

Come along with me as I talk through my recent experience in Israel. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!  My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals! Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Follow me on TikTok

The faith movement taught me more than what I could divulge in a short podcast episode, but here are three parts I wanted to share with you today.  God is Good God's Word is for today God can meet my needs Scriptures Mentioned:  John 10:10 My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals! Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Follow...

This episode is a discussion and extension of a message I spoke on a Sunday at One Church called "Jesus is Restoring." You can listen to that message here .  Three things Jesus says He  is NOT: I am not alone I don't seek my own glory I am not of this world My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals! Follow me on Instagram F...

This episode is a discussion and extension of a message I spoke on a Sunday at One Church called "Jesus is Restoring." You can listen to that message here .  So many of us have a formula made up of how God moves, but Lazarus is an amazing example that He works outside of our own logic. In this episode, Emalee and I discuss how Jesus is okay with our questions and disappointment.  My hope...

This episode is a clip taken from my message at Sisterhood 2023. A lot of us aren’t experiencing freedom because we don’t feel like we can fully trust the cause that brought Jesus here. 3 Questions we all ask ourselves:  Do I belong? Who am I? Does my life have purpose? Scriptures Mentioned:  Mark 5:1-17 My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams an...

In this episode I discuss the joys of parenting with special guest, my daughter, Brailey Sparks! I pray that this episode encourages you to lead your family with purpose, peace, and grace.  My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals! Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Follow me on TikTok

In this episode we discuss four benefits of the testimony of the righteous. When we share what God has done in us it brings boldness, multiplies miracles, brings us closer, and imparts faith to others. We have to be bold and excited to share our testimony!  TESTIMONY OF THE RIGHTEOUS:  Brings boldness  Multiplies miracles Brings closeness Imparts faith My hope is that this podcast helps grow your...

This episode is from a message I spoke at Sisterhood Workshop 2023. There are three different seasons explained in this message: planting, cultivating, and harvesting. Every stage matters, and every stage requires you to show up in a different way.  Questions to ask yourself:  How much seed have I sown? How am I caring for the seeds I have planted? How am I sharing the harvest I currently have? Sc...

In this episode I cover seven signs that come with experiencing a season of growth. I pray this episode encourages you to press into the areas that God is growing you in!  7 Signs of Growth:  You live your life in hope.  You live your life in peace.  The impossible seems reasonable.  You like yourself.  You forgive quickly.  You are confident and courageous in gratitude.  You begin to believe the...

Sisterhood 2023   March 9 at 7pm - Register Here March 10 at 7pm - Register Here One Church - Caddo Mills Sisterhood Workshop March 10th , 10am - 2pm  One Church - Caddo Mills (Workshop tickets are included with a VIP ticket purchase to either of the evening sessions.) My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals! Follow me on Instagram Foll...

In this episode I discuss Joseph's experience with both having dreams and interpreting them. God makes up for every single thing that Joseph missed out on while in prison. Through Joseph's story we see his divine providence and perfect timing!  Scriptures mentioned :  Genesis 37-50 My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals! Foll...

This podcast is continued from a Q & A series I began from a prompt on Instagram. The question we discuss in this episode is, "how does a godly wife practically serve her husband?" SAVE THE DATE Sisterhood 2023 March 9 & 10 Tickets coming soon!  My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals! Follow me on Instagram Follow me...

This podcast is continued from a Q & A series I began from a prompt on Instagram. The question we discuss in this episode is, "if you walk away, can you walk back?"  SAVE THE DATE Sisterhood 2023 March 9 & 10 Tickets coming soon!  My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals! Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook Fol...

This episode is the first of a new series I am doing of Q&A! I asked you all on my instagram account what you want to talk about, and the first is 'How to Hear God's Voice.'  How to Hear God's Voice:  Get Quiet (Mark 7:33) Journal with the Lord  Spend time in God's Word Be sensitive  Have a routine  Scripture mentioned:  Revelation 10:4 Revelation 1:19 Revelation 1:10...

CHARACTERISTICS OF WISDOM Is the beginning (4:7) Is to be sought after (2:4) Is received (2:6) To be protected (2:7, 17:24) Is a shield to protect us (2:7) Speaks (8:34, 16:23) Can be heard (5:1) Is found (8:35) Builds (9:1, 14:1) Stands (8:2) Receives counsel (13:10) Gives rest (14:33) Gives favor (14:35, 17:2) Is a path (15:24) Allows me to love my life (19:8) My hope is that this podcast helps...