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In this episode, we slow down and explore James 1:19–27, where internal noise — anger, impulsive speech, and self-justification — competes with the voice of God’s Word. A single-minded disciple doesn’t just agree with Scripture but receives it humbly, remembers it faithfully, and obeys it fully — allowing one authoritative voice to reorder their loves and reactions. True freedom is found not in reacting, but in listening with the intent to obey — reining in our tongue, caring for the vulnerable, and living unstained by the world.

James moves from internal desire to internal noise. Anger, impulsive speech, and self-justification compete with the voice of God’s Word. A double-minded life listens selectively; a single-minded life receives the Word humbly and obeys it fully. Obedience is not legalism but clarity — allowing one authoritative voice to shape how we live.From our "A Study Through James" series • Austin Payne

Temptation isn’t random — it reveals where our hearts are still divided. In James 1:12–18, we see how desire, if left unchecked, leads somewhere destructive — but God’s unchanging goodness offers a better path. This episode reminds us that freedom begins with settled allegiance and remembering who we belong to.

James exposes temptation as a battle for allegiance. Desire pulls us inward, tempting us to believe false stories about God’s goodness and our fulfillment. Rather than blaming God, James redirects our focus: every good and perfect gift comes from above. Freedom from temptation grows as believers become single-minded — refusing to listen to the distorted voices within and anchoring their trust in God’s unchanging character.From our "A Study Through James" series • Raymond Hudson

In this opening message of the James series, Pastor Danny explores why trials feel so destabilizing—and how they can become the very place God brings us toward wholeness. James invites us to see trials not as pointless suffering, but as refining fire that exposes our divided hearts and calls us into single-minded trust. When we waver, God remains steady, generously offering wisdom that leads us toward maturity and lasting joy.

James opens by confronting how believers interpret hardship. Trials reveal whether we are divided in our perspective or anchored in God’s purposes. While circumstances invite fear, bitterness, or despair, James calls believers to see trials through God’s lens — as instruments of formation producing endurance and maturity. The single-minded life refuses to toggle between competing interpretations of reality and instead trusts God fully, even under pressure.From our "A Study Through James" series • Danny Strange

In this message from Acts 2, Pastor Danny Strange reminds us that transformation was never meant to happen alone. The early church devoted themselves not just to Jesus, but to one another—and God moved powerfully through their shared life. Discover why devoted community is where real growth happens and why the invitation to step in is still open for you today.

Abiding is deeply personal, but never private. Branches in the vine grow together. Jesus links abiding in His love to loving one another — sacrificially, consistently, and joyfully. The Christian life is a shared life, where we encourage one another, confess and pray together, carry burdens, forgive, and serve side by side. As 3Crosses launches a new season of Life Groups, we remember that transformation rarely happens in isolation. God designed us to remain in Christ within community, where His life flows through us to strengthen, sharpen, and bless one another.From our "Abide" series • Danny Strange

In this episode of the Abide series, we explore what it really means to follow Jesus as we go—beyond quiet moments of faith and into everyday life. From John 15:12–17, we see that abiding with Jesus looks like friendship with Him, obedience expressed through love, and living on mission in a way that bears lasting fruit.

Jesus makes it clear that obedience is not the entrance into His love but the expression of remaining in it. Obedience is how love takes shape in real life — in choices, habits, relationships, and desires. When we abide in His love, obedience stops feeling like religious rule-keeping and becomes partnership with the heart of God. Jesus calls us friends, not servants, because He reveals His heart and invites us into His work. Obedience is the fruit of intimacy: listening, trusting, and walking with Jesus daily in the ways He leads.From our "Abide" series • Danny Strange

In this message from John 15:9–11, Danny Strange explores what it means to move beyond simply knowing that God loves us to actually living in that love. Through the images of family, apprenticeship, and home, we see how drift happens—and how Jesus invites us back into delight, closeness, trust, and partnership with the Father. Abiding joy, Jesus says, is found not in performance, but in remaining in His love.

Jesus invites us to remain—not in fear, shame, or performance—but in the same love that the Father has always had for Him. This means God’s posture toward us is not reluctant or fluctuating but steady, joyful, and overflowing. Remaining in His love reshapes our spiritual life from striving to resting, from insecurity to assurance, from duty to delight. The result, Jesus says, is true and lasting joy — the unmistakable fruit of a life rooted in God’s affectionFrom our "Abide" series • Danny Strange

In this message, Austin Payne slows us down beneath outcomes and effort to recover Jesus as the true source of life. Rooted in John 15, the conversation reframes abiding not as a spiritual technique or performance metric, but as a grace-fueled posture of dependence on a Person. As pressure lifts, we’re invited to remain—learning that lasting fruit grows from connection to Christ, not control of our lives.

We begin the year by grounding our entire faith in the reality that every Christian is now in Christ — united with Him, joined to His life, and sustained by His presence. Jesus’ image of the vine and branches shows that Christianity is not just believing what Jesus said or imitating what Jesus did; it is receiving His very life. To “abide in Him” means staying connected, dependent, and receptive to the life Jesus already gives. Our identity is not achieved but received, and everything God will grow in us this year begins with this simple, essential command: remain in Me.From our "Abide" series • Austin Payne

What if lasting change doesn’t come from trying harder, but from staying connected? In this message from John 15:16, Danny Strange explores what it means to bear “fruit that will last” and why true transformation flows from abiding in Jesus, not personal effort. Discover how identity, environment, community, and small, consistent reconnection shape a life that grows real fruit over time.

When Jesus speaks of “fruit that will last,” He isn’t talking about momentary inspiration or temporary spiritual highs, but the kind of transformation that comes from His life flowing through ours. Lasting fruit is the evidence of real union with Christ - character shaped into His likeness, obedience born from love, and lives that point others toward Him. This is the invitation for 2026: not to try harder, but to remain in Jesus so His life bears fruit in us that truly lasts.From our "Abide" series • Danny Strange

In this episode, Larry walks through 1 John 5:1–21, reminding believers that eternal life is not a distant hope but a present assurance secured in Jesus. As Advent comes to a close, we’re invited to step into the new year abiding in Christ—grounded in His truth, His presence, and His unshakable promise.

As the year draws to a close, John offers believers the gift of confidence — you can know you belong to God. Eternal life isn’t a wishful hope but a present reality secured in Jesus. Advent ends not with uncertainty, but with assurance that Christ has come, is with us, and will keep us. We step into a new year abiding in His truth, His presence, and His promise."God With Us" series • Larry Vold

In this episode, Austin Payne explores how Christmas is not only about the birth of Jesus, but the new birth God offers us through His love. As we journey through Advent, we’re reminded of our identity as God’s children and the transforming work that shapes us to become more like Christ.

Christmas isn’t only about the birth of Jesus — it’s about the new birth offered to us. John marvels at the Father’s love that makes us His children, reshaping our identity and hope. Advent reminds us who we are and whose we are, freeing us from sin’s grip as we grow to resemble Jesus. The miracle of the manger leads to the miracle of our transformation."God With Us" series • Austin Payne

In this week’s message, Danny Strange walks through 1 John 2:3–17, inviting us to experience the love of Christ at Christmastime. Through Advent, we’re reminded how walking in the ways of Jesus, leaning into Christian community, and resisting worldliness helps restore love, joy, and peace to the season.

John teaches us to walk as Jesus walked, while warning us not to love the world's lust, greed, and pride, temptations that hijack Christmas every year. The answer isn't stripping away celebration or compartmentalizing faith from festivity, but learning the difference between feasting and gluttony: feasting responds, connects, and rests; gluttony grasps, compares, and never stops."God With Us" series • Danny Strange

In this week’s episode, Pastor Danny explores 1 John 1:5–2:2 and the Advent theme of peace found in God’s light. Together we unpack what it means to walk in the light, confront darkness, and practice confession that restores fellowship with God and others. Join us as we reflect on how true peace is experienced when we step honestly into the truth.

Advent shines a light into the darkness of our hearts and world. John calls us to step out of hiding and into honesty with God, where confession opens the door for cleansing and restored fellowship. Jesus is our advocate and atoning sacrifice, proving that we don’t need to fear the light. Christmas is the invitation to walk with God in truth, freedom, and grace."God With Us" series • Danny Strange

In this episode, Austin Payne and AJ talk about how Advent invites us to slow down, draw near to the real Jesus, and rediscover the kind of joy that can’t be shaken by circumstances.

John opens his letter by reminding us that the story of Jesus isn’t theory or myth — it’s eyewitness reality. God entered our world in flesh and blood, seen, heard, and touched. Advent begins with the stunning truth that God came near, and that nearness brings fullness of joy. In a season filled with noise and nostalgia, we anchor ourselves in the real Jesus who really came for us."God With Us" series • Austin Payne

In this message, Pastor Danny Strange unpacks Matthew 17:14–20 and reveals how faith is the key that activates spiritual victory. Through the story of the desperate father and Jesus’ powerful response, we learn that even mustard-seed faith can move mountains when placed in Jesus. Discover how a life of prayer, trust, and daily responsiveness to God leads us into true, victorious living.

Spiritual victory requires faith, but not the amount of faith we think—just a mustard seed's worth is enough when placed in Jesus. The disciples failed to heal the boy not because they lacked sufficient faith, but because they stopped relying on God and began trusting in their own abilities, forgetting to pray and ask God to do what only He can do. The victorious Christian life is simply cultivating prayer as a rhythm, responding in faith to whatever God brings to our attention, and actively participating in the work He's already doing."Spiritual Warfare" series • Danny Strange

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.