3Crosses Church

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

We’ll step into the controversial terrain of spiritual gifts: speaking in tongues and prophecy. We'll explore the delicate balance between spiritual enthusiasm and congregational edification, unpacking Paul's guidelines for using charismatic gifts. The message will challenge believers to pursue gifts that build up the community, with a special focus on prophecy as a more excellent way of expressing God's heart, emphasizing clarity, order, and mutual encouragement in worship."The Holy Spirit" series • Danny Strange

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we unpack 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 and talk about love as it relates to the Holy Spirit!

In this sermon we'll discover why love is the essential ingredient that activates spiritual gifts. Through 1 Corinthians 13, we'll see how a church can be spiritually gifted yet spiritually empty when love is missing. Paul reveals that genuine love—not just feeling but action—creates the environment where God's power flows freely. While prophecy, tongues and knowledge will one day cease, love never fails. Join us to learn how pursuing love opens the gateway to experiencing the Spirit's full power in our community and our lives."The Holy Spirit" series • Danny Strange

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

Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we walk through 1 Corinthians 12:4-31 and unpack the topic of spiritual gifts.

The Spirit's diverse manifestations begin with understanding spiritual gifts. We'll explore how the Holy Spirit sovereignly distributes supernatural abilities not as personal trophies, but as divine tools for community building. This message will challenge believers to recognize their unique spiritual ministries, moving from confusion and comparison to confident, humble service that glorifies God and edifies the church."The Holy Spirit" series • Danny Strange

Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we kick off our series on the Holy Spirit and talk through various "spiritual things".

At the core of spiritual life lies a profound truth: no one can genuinely declare "Jesus is Lord" apart from the Holy Spirit's transformative power. Authentic faith is not a human achievement, but a divine gift. Our ability to recognize and submit to Jesus comes not from our own wisdom or effort, but from God's gracious work in our hearts."The Holy Spirit" series • Danny Strange

HAPPY EASTER!Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we dive deeper into the historical evidence of the resurrection and unpack its implications!

The miracle of Easter isn’t just about what happened to Jesus—it’s about what can happen to us. When we believe in His death and resurrection, we receive new life: not just someday, but here and now. In this message from Romans 6, we explore how dying to our old selves opens the door to real transformation. Discover what it means to truly live again through the power of Christ.Easter Sunday message • Danny Strange

Join Pastor Larry Vold and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we walk slowly through the events of Holy Week!

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was more than a parade—it was a moment of prophetic purpose and kingdom clarity. Every step He took pointed to a cross and a crown. In this message, we unpack what this means for our faith, our identity, and how we follow Him."Palm Sunday" series • Larry Vold

Join Pastor Danny Strange, Pastor AJ Vanegas, and Pattie Krohn in this BONUS episode as we discuss women and men in ministry together! 3Crosses Position Statement on Gender and Ministry

Join Pastor AJ Vanegas and Austin Payne as we unpack 1 Corinthians 11:17 - 34 and talk about how to err on the side of reverence when it comes to the Lord's Supper.Videos About The Seder Meal: Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXlYdTLuklcPart 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATkxw-0HwRQ

When celebrating communion, meaningful remembrance matters more than mere ritual. We'll explore Paul's correction of a divided church that had lost sight of communion's true purpose. This message challenges us to approach the Lord's table with genuine reverence, examining our hearts and recognizing our connection to the broader body of Christ. True communion happens when we honor both the sacrifice it represents and the community with whom we share it."Blurred Lines" series • Austin Payne

Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we breakdown 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 an talk about men and women ministering freely together in the church!

Cultural expressions of faith are not static - they evolve while maintaining core spiritual principles. We'll dive into a challenging text to understand how to distinguish between timeless spiritual truths and time-bound cultural practices. This sermon invites us to approach tradition with both reverence and critical reflection."Blurred Lines" series • Danny Strange

Join Pastor AJ Vanegas and Pastor Ryan Suzuki as we break down 1 Corinthians 10:1-33 and talk about what it means to err on the side of conscience.

Spiritual discernment isn't about rigid rules, but about navigating complex situations with wisdom and sensitivity. We'll explore how to make decisions that honor both personal spiritual insights and community well-being. This message empowers us to walk confidently through life's nuanced challenges."Blurred Lines" series • Ryan Suzuki

Join Pastor AJ Vanegas and Austin Payne as we unpack 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 and talk about what it looks like to live a missional life.

Paul reveals the art of missional flexibility - becoming "all things to all people" without compromising core beliefs. We'll unpack how we can break cultural barriers and connect authentically with others, while maintaining our spiritual integrity. This sermon invites us to reimagine evangelism as a journey of radical adaptability."Blurred Lines" series • Austin Payne

Join Pastor Danny Strange and Pastor AJ Vanegas as we unpack 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 and unpack what it means to err on the side of love when it comes to the gray areas of the Christian life.