What if the pace you live at is starving the person you’re becoming? We explore why a culture of acceleration cannot produce a deep soul, and how real spiritual formation requires a slower, steadier path. Using a simple visual of four concentri...

What if the biggest reward for your life isn’t a title or a win—but the people who cross into eternity because you stayed faithful and chose unity over pride? We dive into Philippians 4:1–3 with a clear lens: joy follows the mind, unity fuels m...

What if the real test of faith isn’t what you believe in theory, but how you walk it out with other people—especially the ones who rub you the wrong way? Journeying through Philippians 3, we explore why Paul refuses to let belief stay abstract....

What's worth more than your most impressive accomplishments, your proudest moments, your deepest knowledge? According to the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3, absolutely nothing compares to knowing Jesus Christ.Paul's credentials were impe...

What are you truly trying to attain in your spiritual journey? This question anchors our exploration of Philippians 3:12-14, where Paul reveals the delicate balance between who we already are in Christ and who we're becoming.The spiritu...

The study of Philippians 3 offers a refreshing counterpoint to our culture's constant pursuit of novelty. When Paul writes, "For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe," he strikes at the heart of effective sp...

What makes someone willing to risk their life for people who don't even appreciate them? This powerful examination of Philippians 2:25-30 unpacks the extraordinary example of Epaphroditus, a man whose faithful service nearly killed him—yet he w...

What if your everyday complaints were actually a form of blasphemy? In this powerful exploration of Philippians 2:15-18, we discover the radical call to become "blameless and harmless children of God" in a world that values self-defense and rig...

The tender balance between God's work in us and our active response to Him forms the heart of Paul's message in Philippians 2:12-18. Diving deep into this rich passage, we explore what it truly means to "work out your salvation with fear and tr...

What happens when we reduce Jesus to merely a powerful deity rather than our sovereign Lord? While exploring Philippians 2:5-11, we dive into why this passage became the most quoted text among early church fathers as they defended essential Chr...

What truly sets Christian community apart from other social groups? In this episode of our Philippians series, we dive deep into chapter 2:1-4, uncovering Paul's four distinctive markers of authentic church life: encouragement in Christ, comfor...

What story are you telling about the painful chapters of your life? In this powerful exploration of Philippians 1:12-18, we discover how Paul transformed his imprisonment into a platform for the gospel.The apostle who endured five bruta...

What would leadership look like if we truly held people in our hearts? When the Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians from prison, he made a radical statement—"I have you in my heart." Not just in his thoughts or on his ministry checklist, but ...

In this series, originally shared at our Staff Chapel, Crystal Sparks invites you to walk through the book of Philippians like never before — verse by verse, uncovering the deep, life-changing message at its core. From a prison cell...

In this powerful episode, Crystal Sparks unpacks the second verse from the book of Jude and reminds us that blessing isn’t just something we receive —it's something we give.This episode explains how the words you speak can shift atmosphe...

In this episode, Crystal breaks down Luke 13:6–9 and the parable of the fig tree. God isn’t quick to cut you down—He’s committed to cultivating something beautiful in you. Repentance isn’t a one-time event—it’s a daily decision to come back to ...

In this powerful and practical episode, Crystal dives into the book of 2 Peter to uncover eight essential leadership principles that every believer should emulate. Peter wasn’t perfect—he was impulsive, outspoken, and often misunderstood—but Je...

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. Thr...

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 Christm...

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 ...

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

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...

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

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 a...

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