Crucible Church Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like when the Holy Spirit builds a church? In Acts 11, we see a community born not out of comfort, but out of scattering — ordinary people driven from their homes by persecution who, instead of retreating inward, shared the Gospel and watched God move.  In this message from Acts 11:19-30, Pastor Sam traces three movements of the Spirit: He scatters God's peo...

Send us Fan Mail Doing the right thing doesn't always earn you applause — sometimes it earns you criticism. When Peter returns to Jerusalem after sharing the Gospel with the Gentile Cornelius and his household, he isn't celebrated. He's confronted. In this message from Acts 11, Pastor Sam explores what happens when God's mission expands beyond the boundaries we're comforta...

Send us Fan Mail P. Teddy helps us unpack John 17:11, 14-19, and 2 Corinthians 5:20. In His final prayer before the cross, Jesus doesn't ask the Father to remove His followers from the world — He asks that they be sanctified and sent into it. Together, John 17 and 2 Corinthians 5 paint a picture of what it means to be the church: a people set apart by the truth, yet fully present in the world...

Send us Fan Mail God is already at work in people we'd least expect — and He's calling us to join Him. In this message from Acts 10, Pastor Sam explores the story of Cornelius and Peter: two very different men whose lives were interrupted by God in the same moment.  We look at what it means when God confronts our blind spots, exposes our cultural prejudices, and calls us to obedience bef...

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 9:19–31, Saul’s life is radically changed by Jesus—but his reputation takes much longer to heal. As the early church wrestles with fear, skepticism, and trust, God uses community, time, and courageous grace to form both Saul and the church.  This passage reminds us that Jesus changes our direction before our reputation, that following Him often brings opposition, and that...

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 9:1–19, Saul’s confident path is suddenly interrupted by an encounter with the risen Jesus. What begins as confrontation becomes grace—disrupting Saul’s certainty, humbling his independence, and transforming his heart. Through Jesus’ unexpected intervention and Ananias’ faithful obedience, we see how God uses disruption to form disciples and send ordinary people into His m...

Send us Fan Mail In Psalm 13, P. David teaches us how to bring our sorrow honestly before God through the practice of lament.  In this message, we see how David models a prayer that moves from honest complaints to bold requests and finally to renewed trust in God’s unfailing love. Lament is not a loss of faith—it is a pathway to deeper faith.  This passage invites us to pray our pain honestly, dep...

Send us Fan Mail In Acts 8:4–25, the gospel moves forward through disruption, discomfort, and surrender. As persecution scatters the early church, ordinary believers carry the good news into unexpected places, and God brings joy, freedom, and transformation. This passage also exposes the danger of seeking God’s power without surrender, reminding us that the gospel cannot be controlled—it is receiv...

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...