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Generosity is a surprising but powerful weapon in spiritual warfare, breaking money’s grip on our hearts and aligning us with God’s kingdom. Pastor Danny explores how giving increases our usefulness to God and advances His work in the world. The early church paired prayer and generosity to change their cities— and we’re invited to do the same today

Scripture reveals an unexpected truth: generosity may be the most powerful weapon God has given us for spiritual warfare. From Daniel to the early church, the pattern is clear—prayer combined with radical generosity advances God's kingdom like nothing else. We'll discover why wealth can decrease our usefulness to God, how generosity breaks mammon's grip by relocating our hearts from earth to heaven, and why the early church didn't just pray for needs—they funded what they prayed for."Spiritual Warfare" series • Danny Strange

This week, Pastor Ryan Suzuki unpacks how prayer is our most powerful weapon in the battle against spiritual darkness. From personal temptation to communal warfare, we’re called to bring God’s power into every situation through prayer. Discover how to live victoriously and invite God’s victory into every area of life.

Balanced spiritual warfare avoids both obsession with demons and ignorance of spiritual realities. We'll learn what sustainable, gospel-centered spiritual victory looks like in daily life. This message will help believers develop a mature approach to spiritual warfare that produces freedom, peace, and continued spiritual growth rooted in Christ's finished work."Spiritual Warfare" series • Ryan Suzuki

Baptism isn’t just a symbol — it’s a declaration of faith and a moment of spiritual warfare. In this message, Pastor Danny Strange unpacks how baptism represents death to sin, new life in Christ, and victory over the enemy. Discover the power and purpose behind this sacred act and how it changes your spiritual journey forever.

Baptism represents our death to sin and resurrection to new life in Christ, making it a powerful declaration of victory over spiritual darkness. We'll explore how this foundational Christian experience relates to our ongoing spiritual battles and why understanding our baptismal identity is crucial for spiritual warfare. This message will connect the significance of baptism to our daily experience of spiritual victory and freedom."Spiritual Warfare" series • Danny Strange

In this week’s message, Pastor Danny Strange unpacks Ephesians 6:10-17 and explores what it really means to “put on the full armor of God.” He explains how each piece of armor protects us from the enemy’s attacks—not by our strength, but by being rooted in Christ. Listen in to discover how to stand firm in spiritual battles and live daily from the victory Jesus has already won.

Effective spiritual warfare requires understanding the weapons God has provided for victory. We'll unpack the armor of God and discover how prayer, Scripture, and Christian community serve as our primary tools in spiritual battle. This message will equip believers with practical steps for daily spiritual warfare and teach us to fight from a position of victory rather than defeat."Spiritual Warfare" series • Danny Strange

Pastor Danny unpacks Mark 5:1–15 and the question: How much access does Satan really have to your life? Together we’ll explore how the demonic world influences people, what protections believers have in Christ, and where our vulnerabilities lie. Learn how to avoid extremes, recognize spiritual warfare, and stand firm in the authority of Jesus.

Scripture reveals that demonic influence can manifest through deception, oppression, and temptation—but Christ’s authority is greater. This message unpacks both the protection believers have in Him and the footholds that give the enemy access, helping us stay grounded and stand firm in faith."Spiritual Warfare" series • Danny Strange

Many Christians live in unnecessary fear of demonic power, while others underestimate the reality of spiritual attack. We'll examine the boundaries of Satan's authority and discover the incredible protection believers have through their position in Christ. This message will build confidence in Christ's supreme authority over all spiritual forces while maintaining healthy vigilance against the enemy's schemes."Spiritual Warfare" series • Austin Payne

Austin Payne talks about what Scripture actually says about Satan—how his power is limited, temporary, and no match for God—and how truth and spiritual practices keep us grounded in victory through Christ.

There’s an unseen spiritual battle all around us, but God has already equipped us for victory. This message reveals how the world, the flesh, and the devil work together—and how faith in Jesus helps us stand firm."Spiritual Warfare" series • Danny Strange

Pastor Danny and Sierra Berg unpack what spiritual warfare really means and how we can stand strong in God’s power every day.

Jesus commands His followers to love one another so the world will see His hope through us. In this message, we see how God’s love flows through His people and creates opportunities to bring His hope to the world—together."The Hope Within You" series • Danny Strange

Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we conclude The Hope Within You series talking about the role of the church in sharing your faith.

In Acts 17, Paul demonstrates how to custom-craft the gospel with compassion, connection, and courage. Like him, we’re called to share hope with love while trusting God to work through us."The Hope Within You" series • Danny Strange

Danny Strange and AJ Vanegas discuss practical ways we can follow Paul’s example in Acts 17 to bring hope into everyday conversations.

Join AJ Vanegas and Danny Strange as we unpack 1 Peter 3:8–16. We’ll talk about how living with hope, integrity, and humility can spark conversations that point people to Jesus—and how to be ready when those moments come.

When Christians cultivate deep spiritual friendships, embrace humble self-awareness, and live with integrity, their lives radiate a distinctive hope that draws others' curiosity. Rather than forcing conversations about faith, believers who embody this hope create natural opportunities for others to ask about the source of their strength—transforming everyday suffering and workplace challenges into golden moments for sharing the gospel."The Hope Within You" series • Danny Strange

Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God grows like a seed—mysteriously, gradually, and through the patient work of sowers who trust God to bring the harvest. As ambassadors of Christ, we are called to engage resistant unbelievers not with arguments or aggression, but with the heart of a gracious gardener. This sermon will teach us to evangelize like Jesus, who asked far more questions than He answered. By asking great questions, we strategically cultivate curiosity to understand the soil of people’s hearts, gently dig into their beliefs with thoughtful questions, and patiently offer trellises of truth through respectful dialogue. Rather than rushing to win debates in a culture skeptical of Christianity, we will see that this posture of love, humility, and curiosity can open doors for meaningful spiritual conversations, pointing others to the hope we have in Christ."The Hope Within You" series • Austin Payne

Join Austin Payne and AJ Vanegas as we explore how simple questions and everyday faith create opportunities to share the hope of Jesus.Take a quick survey to help us keep this podcast meaningful, helpful, and encouraging for everyone: https://www.3crosses.church/podcast.

When Jesus invited the disciples to follow him and become fishers of men, he was calling them into a vocation that would transform how they approached everything they did. This new calling starts when we invite Jesus into our daily work and recognize that our true mission is serving the people around us, not just completing tasks."The Hope Within You" series • Danny Strange

Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we kick off this new series talking about what it means to fish for people!

To understand why we gather together in worship, we need to see it as more than religious routine. When we encounter God in worship—recognizing His glory, acknowledging our brokenness, and experiencing His grace—we are transformed and sent into the world as agents of His love. Like Isaiah in the throne room, worship calls us beyond ourselves to participate in God's mission of redemption.Celebrate New Life service • Danny Strange

Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we walk through Isaiah 6, celebrate baptism Sunday, and preview our new faith sharing series!

Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we unpack Vision Sunday on this special episode!

As we celebrate 90 years of ministry, Pastor Danny shares our vision for the next decade of 3Crosses Church. Discover how God is moving in the Bay Area and how you can be part of His mission.Vision Sunday • Danny Strange

Guest speaker Jeff Frazier helps us expand our understanding of generosity beyond money to include our time, presence, and spiritual support. Through Paul’s reflections, we see how true generosity means opening our lives and hearts to others with radical hospitality and sacrificial love."Living with Open Hands" series • Jeff Frazier

Danny Strange and AJ Vanegas sit down to discuss generosity, the heart behind giving, and how it reflects God's work in our lives.Take a quick survey to help us keep this podcast meaningful, helpful, and encouraging for everyone: https://www.3crosses.church/podcast.

Generosity begins with understanding giving as an act of worship and community care. We'll unpack Paul's practical instructions for the collection to support struggling believers, revealing how financial giving transcends mere charity to become a profound expression of Christian unity. This message will challenge us to see our resources as tools for building God's kingdom, transforming giving from an obligation to an opportunity for spiritual connection and mutual support."Living with Open Hands" series • Danny Strange

Join Austin Payne and AJ Vanegas as they walk through Ephesians 5:8-20 and talk about how we can be filled with the Holy Spirit.Take a quick survey to help us keep this podcast meaningful, helpful, and encouraging for everyone: https://www.3crosses.church/podcast.

Land the plane with Tozer’s brilliance. Show how he invites us into life-transforming surrender while revealing he’s simply describing authentic Christianity. Comfort committed believers - you’re already living this. Challenge cultural Christians - this is real surrendered life where God’s Spirit transforms from the inside out."The Spirit-Filled Life" series • Austin Payne

Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we unpack Acts 8 and the story of Simon the sorcerer who was looking to experience the Spirit-Filled life.

Simon is a powerful sorcerer who encounters the Holy Spirit and wants more. Through this story, we learn what the Spirit-filled life looks like: ordinary believers being transformed and used by God in ways they may not even notice."The Spirit-Filled Life" series • Danny Strange

Join Pattie Krohn and AJ Vanegas as they dive into Romans 8 and reflect on how the Holy Spirit brings freedom from condemnation and anchors us in the love of Christ.Take a quick survey to help us keep this podcast meaningful, helpful, and encouraging for everyone: https://www.3crosses.church/podcast.

To find the peace and life for which our souls long, we need the Holy Spirit. It is through God’s Spirit, alone, that we experience freedom from the condemnation of sin and death. Uniting us to Christ, the Spirit empowers us to live into the ongoing reality that nothing will ever separate us from the transforming love of God."The Spirit-Filled Life" series • Pattie Krohn

Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we kick of our new series talking about how to be filled with the Holy Spirit!

Who is the Holy Spirit? What does it mean to be filled with Him? In this message, we explore the personhood of the Spirit, His role within the Trinity, and how His presence transforms us from the inside out. When the Spirit of God takes residence in us, we no longer live by our own understanding, but by His power and presence."The Spirit-Filled Life" series • Danny Strange

Join Sierra Berg and AJ Vanegas as they discuss the reality of heaven and hell and what it means to live in light of eternity.Take a quick survey to help us keep this podcast meaningful, helpful, and encouraging for everyone: https://www.3crosses.church/podcast.

We close out the Eternity Explained series with a message on heaven and hell—real places with eternal significance. From Revelation 20–22, we see the hope of heaven coming to earth and the warning of separation from God. Discover how to bring heaven to earth today and respond to the good news of Jesus."Eternity Explained" series • AJ Vanegas

This week, we're taking a break with our episode, but we'll be back next week! Please enjoy as we revisit a previous discussion back in our Revelation series.Take a quick survey to help us keep this podcast meaningful, helpful, and encouraging for everyone: https://www.3crosses.church/podcast.

What will heaven be like? In this message from 1 Corinthians 14 and the Book of Revelation, we explore what Scripture actually reveals about eternity. From worship and satisfaction in God to the healing of pain and the renewal of all things, heaven may be more familiar—and more hopeful—than we ever imagined."Eternity Explained" series • Danny Strange

Join Pastor AJ Vanegas and Larry Vold as we explore 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 and talk about the hope of resurrection and the promise of new bodies.

This sermon will unpack the magnificent mystery of resurrection bodies. Moving beyond simplistic images of clouds and harps, we'll explore the profound biblical promise of transformed, glorified existence. This message will reveal how our future hope is not about escaping material reality, but experiencing a radical renewal that connects our current existence with an incomprehensible future—where death is swallowed up in victory, and life triumphs in ways we can barely imagine."Eternity Explained" series • Larry Vold

Join Pastor AJ Vanegas and Austin Payne as we explore 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 and discuss how the resurrection gives us lasting hope and purpose.

Confronting the ultimate human fear, we'll dive into the implications of resurrection. Paul's passionate argument reveals how Christ's resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian hope. We'll explore how the promise of resurrection transforms our understanding of suffering, purpose, and ultimate meaning, inspiring believers to live with an eternal perspective that brings hope to our present struggles."Eternity Explained" series • Austin Payne

Join Pastor AJ Vanegas and Austin Payne as we discuss 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and talk about grace and the core elements of the gospel.

The path to eternal life begins with understanding the gospel's core message. We'll explore the critical elements of salvation—Christ's death, burial, and resurrection—as the fundamental truth that anchors Christian faith. This message will trace the historical evidence and personal testimony that make the resurrection not just a doctrine, but a life-changing reality that reshapes our entire worldview."Eternity Explained" series • Austin Payne

Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we unpack 1 Corinthians 14:1-40 and talk about prophecy, tongues, and how the Spirit works to build up the church through us.Take a quick survey to help us keep this podcast meaningful, helpful, and encouraging for everyone: https://www.3crosses.church/podcast.From the series "The Holy Spirit" • Danny Strange