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We are a church that belongs to the Christian Missionary Alliance in Metro Vancouver, Canada . This Podcast is where you can find all sermons by Crucible. Please take the time to browse and we hope the messages are a means of blessing to you! If you have any questions, please contact us at iamnew@cruciblechurch.com. We'd love to hear from you! Thank you and God Bless.
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Send us a Text Message. As we continue in our series on Luke, Brian unpacks Luke 2:1-21 for us. We look at the characters in this chapter - the shepherds, Mary and Joseph - all obeyed God despite their circumstances that were not ideal or comfortable. We are invited to also obey God in all things, not just when it's convenient, but especially when …
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Send us a Text Message. We begin a new sermon series on Luke! In the opening chapter of Luke's Gospel, P. Sam looks at the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, as well as Mary and Joseph, and how God's timing is always on time and on cue. God is never early; He is never late. He is always on time, and we can trust in God's timing. Join us as we expl…
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Send us a Text Message. In this sermon, our Assistant District Superintendant, Dwayne Toews, speaks to us on Paul's letter to the Philippians. Paul had every reason not to smile and be filled with joy, and yet this Christian joy was a characterization of Paul's life. Could it be a characterization of our lives as well today? Join us as we explore w…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore the Holy Spirit's vital role as the giver of spiritual gifts, focusing on the teachings of 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 and Romans 12:4-8. Learn how these gifts are bestowed upon believers to serve the body of Christ and fulfill God's purpose. From wisdom and healing to prophecy and discernment, we discu…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the profound role of the Holy Spirit as our intercessor, guided by the powerful verses of Romans 8:26-27. Discover how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words, aligning our prayers with God's will and offering divine support in our moments of weakness. Join us as we …
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Send us a Text Message. In this sermon, Sam looks at John 14:26 and John 15:26 and how the Holy Spirit acts as an agent of comfort. But what does it mean to bring comfort? We tend to understand this word as God bringing an "easiness" and "lightness" to our lives. But is this what the Holy Spirit does? Is that His work? We explore this, and many oth…
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Send us a Text Message. As we continue in our sermon series on the Holy Spirit. We welcome our District Superintendent, Mark Peters, as he speaks on the presence, the participation and the power of the Holy Spirit. Come and join us for service. Everyone is welcome :) We meet weekly at the City Centre Community Centre in Richmond, British Columbia. …
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Send us a Text Message. We are continuing our sermon series on the Holy Spirit. As we enter week 3 of our series, we look at the Holy Spirit as Convicter. We will explore what the Scriptures say when it comes to Biblical conviction. What does it mean to be convicted of sin? How do we know if we are sinning? What is sin? Join us for this message as …
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Send us a Text Message. We continue in week 2, in our current series on the Holy Spirit. Today we look at the Spirit of God as Sanctifier. We'll be looking at Galatians 5 to see what is said about the Holy Spirit's activity and work of sanctifying us. What does it mean to sanctify? How do we participate in the work of sanctification in our lives? J…
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Send us a Text Message. As we begin a fresh new series on the Holy Spirit. We look at the Holy Spirit as a person and as God. Much of our understanding of the Holy Spirit often is shaped by social media. But what does Scripture speak about the Spirit of God? Who is He? Come and join us the next 8 weeks as we explore this topic. We will look at who …
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Send us a Text Message. P. Bert Kamphuis wraps us up in our 1 Timothy series. The final words from the apostle Paul to Timothy, and to the modern day, 21st century church, are instructions to live lives that are godly. Thank you for joining us on this journey through 1 Timothy. We hope that this series has been encouraging, challenging, and uplifti…
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"Honoring Godly Leadership: Supporting Elders [Pastors] in the Church" (1 Timothy 5:17-25) March 17, 2024
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Send us a Text Message. As we continue working through our current sermon series on 1 Timothy. This week we look at the second half of 1 Timothy 5, that P. Dan walked us through last week (vv.1-16). What's Paul saying when he's talking about elders (who are pastors in Timothy's context) and how the church should be treating them? Join us every week…
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Send us a Text Message. P. Dan helps us understand what Paul was saying when he's referring to older men, younger men, older women, and younger women as well as widows. What is he talking about and what contemporary significance does it have on the church today? Join us every week at the City Centre Community Centre in Richmond, British Columbia. W…
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Send us a Text Message. We continue in our journey through our 1 Timothy series! Today, we look at 1 Timothy 4:6-10, and look at what Paul says about spiritual maturity and growth. How are we to mature spiritually? What did Paul expect from Timothy, and what are the principles we can glean from what Paul wrote to Timothy about spiritual matureness?…
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"Called to Lead: Qualities of Godly Church Leadership (1 Timothy 3:8-13) February 18, 2024 Part 2
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Send us a Text Message. Today we continue to in our series on 1 Timothy 3 - we are looking at the aspect of deaconship as a leadership in the church. What is a deacon? How are the roles of elder and deacon different? Who should serve as deacons in the church? These are some questions that we will explore as we look at 1 Timothy 3:8-13. Join us ever…
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"Called to Lead: Qualities of Godly Church Leadership (1 Timothy 3:1-7) February 11, 2024 Part 1
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Send us a Text Message. As we continue in our journey in and through our current sermon series on 1 Timothy. We look at 1 Timothy 3 on the qualifications of godly church leadership in the form of eldership. What are these qualifications? Can anyone serve as elder? Can women serve as elders in the church? Or is the position and role of eldership onl…
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Send us a Text Message. We continue our sermon series in 1 Timothy. P. Ralph explains how we can pray with perspective according to what Paul says to the young pastor in Ephesus in Timothy. Join us as we look at 1 Timothy 2:1-8, to see how we can pray with perspective in our Christian journey and lives. Join us every week at the City Centre Communi…
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Send us a Text Message. We continue our sermon series in 1 Timothy. We look at 1 Timothy 1:12-20 where Paul speaks of God's grace. Grace! What does Grace mean? What does it mean for us? How have we encountered God's grace in our own lives, and what should our response be to the grace of God? Join us as we explore this passage together. Join us ever…
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Send us a Text Message. We begin our new sermon series on 1 Timothy! We are looking at 1 Timothy 1:3-11, where Paul gives a strong command to the young Timothy about the false teachers in the church in Ephesus. Their teaching is destructive, and does not build up faith. How does this apply to our lives today? Do we face false teaching today? What d…
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Send us a Text Message. As we begin the 2024 year, P. Sam is inviting us to consider the joy of generosity. We look at two passages found in 2 Corinthians 9:7 and Acts 20:35 and what Paul in these two letters says about giving. Why should we give? What happens to our lives when we decide to be lavish in our giving of our money, our time and our spi…
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Send us a Text Message. We we end the 2023 Calendar year, P. Dan Forest invites us to consider the invitation of Jesus to come and enter into His rest. Not just about naps and sleeping more. But it's about a spiritual kind of rest that we all need and in fact, are looking for. We can find that spiritual rest in Christ. Join us every week at the Cit…
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Send us a Text Message. As we enter into the final week of Advent, we anticipate the arrival of the birth of Jesus! We look at our passage found in Isaiah 9:6 which says that 'unto us a child is born; a son is given...he will be called prince of peace.' We look at what the apostle John wrote in John 14:27 where Jesus offers us his peace. What does …
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Send us a Text Message. As we enter into the third week of advent, we look at Luke 2; Isaiah 9 and Philippians 4, that speaks about joy. What is joy, and what does it mean for us as we attempt to apply this and live it out in our lives? P. Sam helps us unpack what these passages meant and what it means to the people of the time, and what it means f…
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Send us a Text Message. As we enter into the second week of advent, we look at 1 John 4:9-11, that speaks about love incarnate. What is love incarnate, and what does it mean for us as we attempt to apply this and live it out in our lives? Brian helps us unpack what the apostle John write in this small letter of 1 John - what it mean to the people o…
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Send us a Text Message. As we enter into the Advent season, we are also starting a new sermon series titled "Advent". Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be going through the topics of hope, love, joy and peace. What does Scripture speak about these things? P. Sam today, will be looking into the topic of hope. How do we deal with the hop…
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Send us a Text Message. Today, P. Sam walks us through what Jesus means when he said "I AM the way, and the truth, and the life" (John 14:1-6). How do we deal with the anxiety that we face and the fears that we encounter in life? We've all experienced these things in our lives to one degree or another. There is a word of hope and encouragement here…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we begin a new sermon series on the I AM's of Jesus. There are seven I AM statements that Jesus makes in the Gospels. What do each of them mean? Why does he make them? And how are they relevant for us today? We're inviting you to come and join us as we walk through the I AM's of Christ! Today, P. Sam walks us thro…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as P. Ralph Hardy explores Mark 10, titled "From The Sidelines". Join us every week at the City Centre Community Centre in Richmond, British Columbia. We meet on the 3F! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at iamnew@cruciblechurch.com. Thank you. If you are looking for a small group to par…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we begin a new sermon series on the I AM's of Jesus. There are seven I AM statements that Jesus makes in the Gospels. What do each of them mean? Why does he make them? And how are they relevant for us today? We're inviting you to come and join us as we walk through the I AM's of Christ! Today, P. Sam offers us wha…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we begin a new sermon series on the I AM's of Jesus. There are seven I AM statements that Jesus makes in the Gospels. What do each of them mean? Why does he make them? And how are they relevant for us today? We're inviting you to come and join us as we walk through the I AM's of Christ! Today, P. Dan walks us thro…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we look at what the apostle Paul says about how Christ affects our own lives, but our relationships as well (the relationship between husband and wife; parents and children, and employee and employer). Join us every week at the City Centre Community Centre in Richmond, British Columbia. We meet on the 3F! If you h…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we explore what it means to live a spiritually flourishing life. We have Rev. Lawrence Yuen sharing with us in this message, calling and challenging us to this spiritual life. Join us every week at the City Centre Community Centre in Richmond, British Columbia. We meet on the 3F! If you have any questions, please …
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Send us a Text Message. We look at Colossians 1:24-2:5 where Paul speaks of this "mystery" that has been long hidden, but only now has been revealed. What is this mystery that he's talking about? And how is it applicable to us today, as believers who live in the 21st century? Join us every week at the City Centre Community Centre in Richmond, Briti…
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Send us a Text Message. In Colossians 1:15-23, we look at the Supremacy of Jesus Christ in all of creation. In this sermon, we will look at how Jesus is supreme in three areas: 1. Jesus is supreme in his creation and in his ability to sustain. 2 Jesus is supreme in his reconciling humanity to himself, and 3. Jesus is supreme in his transforming us.…
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Colossians: "The Supremacy of Jesus Christ: A Life Transformed by Faith and Love" (Col. 1:1-14)
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we open our series on the book of Colossians. In this sermon, we look at Colossians 1:1-14, and see what was so unique about this Colossian church. Word spread about them so quickly. What was it about this church that news about them spread and got to the apostle Paul in his prison cell in Rome? Was it their faith…
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Send us a Text Message. In Esther 9 & 10, Fritz Baylen leads us into conclusion of the series. What can we take away from this precious Old Testament book? What is God saying to us here through Esther in our modern day times? Join us as we look into these final chapters. We meet every Sunday at 11am, at the City Centre Community Centre (3rd Floor).…
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Send us a Text Message. As we continue in our sermon series on the book of Esther, we look at Esther 6 and how God's timing is always exact and on point. He is never early, and He is never late. Always on time. Have you struggled to believe that God's timing is perfect? Join us as we look at Esther and unpack chapter 6 and how we can find encourage…
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Send us a Text Message. In Esther 5, we will explore faith! Not just faith, but courageous faith. How did Esther exercise courageous faith? How did she overcome her fears? How do we overcome our fears in this life? Join us as we explore courageous faith, and what gave Esther the strength to be able to activate it in her life. ______________________…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we look into Esther 4, and see what God is saying to us in this passage of Scripture. We meet every Sunday at the City Centre Community Centre (5900 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, BC) on the 3F. Everyone is welcome to join us for worship :) __________________________ Crucible Website Crucible Facebook Page Crucible I…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we look into Esther 3, and see what God is saying to us in this passage of Scripture. We meet every Sunday at the City Centre Community Centre (5900 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, BC) on the 3F. Everyone is welcome to join us for worship :) __________________________ Crucible Website Crucible Facebook Page Crucible I…
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Send us a Text Message. Is life full of a bunch of accidents? Are we just lucky? Or is there a God who providentially is working for our good? As we look into Esther 2, we see that life isn't just a random series of accidents. We are not just lucky - but that there is the providential, invisible hand of God working in our live to produce and fulfil…
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Send us a Text Message. God is not mentioned in the story of Esther. Does that mean He's not there? Why is God absent in the narrative? Is God hiding? These are some questions that we seek to explore and answer as we dive into the sermon series on Esther. As we open up our series, we begin to see that while God is "absent", He is not inactive. Inde…
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