
Plainspoken sermons for resilient faith.
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Refuge Church with Craig Crosby is a sermon podcast built around direct biblical teaching, church-life candor, and repeated invitations toward Christ. Its messages move from Scripture to everyday struggle, using humor, prayer, and personal vulnerability to press faith into action.
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About Refuge Church with Craig Crosby
Refuge Church with Craig Crosby is a Christian sermon podcast rooted in Christian preaching, congregational prayer, and a strong call to personal surrender. Its center is Jesus: his death, burial, resurrection, ongoing guidance, and invitation to salvation. The messages are direct. They speak to people who feel tired, guilty, isolated, spiritually stuck, or unsure how to keep going in faith. Crosby often moves from a personal aside into Scripture, then into a practical charge for the church. A pulled muscle, a joke about aging, a story about working with his dad, or a brief renovation update can sit beside Acts, Matthew, Ephesians, or 1 Thessalonians. That informality is part of the texture. The sermons sound less like polished lecture recordings and more like live exhortation from a congregation in motion. Grace is one of the major through lines. It is presented not only as forgiveness at the beginning of Christian life, but as strength for the race, compassion toward others, and endurance when quitting feels close. Another recurring theme is being led by God rather than driven by impulse, feelings, habit, or comfort. Fellowship also matters here. Care groups, grief groups, encouragement, accountability, and relationships are treated as spiritual necessities, not optional church extras. The show is candid about anxiety, pressure, sin, weakness, and the need for help. It can be intense. It also keeps returning to hope, prayer, invitation, and the idea that no past is beyond Christ's reach. The preaching is warm but unambiguous, especially on resurrection, salvation, and sharing Jesus with others. Listeners who want reflective interfaith conversation may find it too exclusive in its claims. Listeners looking for straightforward church preaching, practical encouragement, and a lively church voice will understand its appeal quickly.
Made for: For listeners who want Christian preaching that connects Scripture to fatigue, guilt, community, forgiveness, perseverance, and witness. It especially suits churchgoers and spiritually curious listeners comfortable with altar language and salvation-centered teaching.
What sets it apart: The show pairs urgent biblical conviction with a lived-in congregational feel: body aches, renovation needs, Goodwill encounters, care groups, and closing altar prayers all remain in the frame. Its sermons feel rooted in an active church, not detached studio commentary.
In their own words
Our mission at Refuge Church is to Love, Lift and Lead others to Christ. We hope you feel God's love, hear God's voice and leave feeling encouraged. Pastor Craig Crosby
As heard by us
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Craig Crosby pairs firm Christian conviction with practical counsel on grief, grace, fellowship and spiritually guided decisions.
Pastor Craig Crosby turns Christian doctrine into direct counsel for ordinary pressure points. His sermons move between biblical passages and personal experience, addressing grief, fellowship, sharing faith, spiritual guidance, resurrection and grace.
Why you'd press play
Craig Crosby meets deep grief without flinching, then points you toward prayer and the next step.
Press play if you want
- a pastor who treats grief as love's cost without pretending faith cancels the hurt
- biblical direction when you are trying to distinguish God's leading from your own impulses
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Episodes
- 1
How God Uses Pain
·39m - 2
Reset Your Priorities
·32m - 3
Reset Your Identity
·30m - 4
DON'T PACK AWAY JESUS
·35m - 5
Christmas: More Than a STORY
·31m - 6
Why Jesus' Resurrection Changes Everything
·35m - 7
Grace For The Race - Grace That Overflows
·33m - 8
Grace For The Race - Grace that Sustains Us
·33m - 9
Grace For The Race - Grace That Transforms
·42m - 10
Grace For The Race - Grace That Saves
·36m - 11
Radical Faith - Encouraged Through Fellowship
·39m - 12
Radical Faith - Sharing Jesus
·47m - 13
Radical Faith - Believing God Can
·42m - 14
Radical Faith - Trust & Obey
·42m - 15
How God Uses Ordinary People
·35m - 16
Living Thankful in Christ
·31m - 17
Great Grief
·36m - 18
Under Construction
·44m - 19
Time to Go Deeper
·37m - 20
Radically Loving the Lost
·47m - 21
Don't Worry Child
·44m - 22
From Pity to Praise
·40m - 23
Overcoming Discouragement
·28m - 24
Believing God for Big Things
·41m - 25
Recognizing and Resisting the Enemy
·37m - 26
Choosing Faith Over Fear
·34m - 27
Are You Abusing God's Grace?
·38m - 28
Finding God's Peace
·31m - 29
Don't Miss The Moments
·34m - 30
Feeling Like Giving Up
·39m - 31
God is with You
·36m - 32
Living Beyond Yourself
·32m - 33
Making Rest a Priority
·36m - 34
Proactive Prayer
·37m - 35
Emotionally Misled
·38m - 36
Living Out Your Faith
·38m - 37
Reset Your Purpose
·42m - 38
How to Encourage Others
·40m - 39
Run To The Father
·31m - 40
No Matter the Season
·32m - 41
Ageless Truths
·33m - 42
Dealing with Past Regrets
·39m - 43
How to be a Godly Parent
·40m - 44
Improving Your Mental Health
·39m - 45
I Believe, Help My Unbelief
·49m - 46
When You Lack Integrity
·31m - 47
Desperate Criminals
·36m - 48
Dealing with Anger
·33m - 49
Thankful for the Thorns
·33m - 50
Why Share The Gospel
·37m - 51
Staying on God's Path
·29m - 52
Intentional Living
·44m - 53
Not Your Ordinary Book
·39m - 54
Healthy Conversations
·25m - 55
Why Prayer is Essential
·32m - 56
Living Prepared for Judgment
·40m - 57
Purpose in the Waiting
·40m - 58
Making Time for God
·35m - 59
Relying on God's Faithfulness
·43m - 60
Living Storm Prepared
·37m - 61
Redefining Success
·38m - 62
Why Celebrate Jesus?
·36m - 63
What is God's Will?
·47m - 64
Joy Killers - Think Thankful
·39m - 65
Joy Killers - How Comparison Wrecks You
·39m - 66
Joy Killers - Disconnected from Jesus
·42m - 67
Joy Killers - Overcoming Uncertainty
·32m - 68
When You Feel Clueless
·37m - 69
Dealing with PTSD
·37m - 70
Loving Like Jesus
·45m - 71
Handling Anxiety Like Jesus
·39m - 72
Looking Forward to Heaven
·40m - 73
Raising Hell Awareness
·44m - 74
Finding Certainty of Salvation
·41m - 75
Living with Godly Integrity
·32m - 76
Dealing with Sudden Storms
·32m - 77
Living Merciful Not Judgmental
·42m - 78
How to stay Encouraged
·47m - 79
Seeking God's Timing
·35m - 80
The Truth About Sin
·34m - 81
How Prayer Changes Things
·38m - 82
Living with Godly Wisdom
·39m - 83
The Heart of Serving
·41m - 84
Diagnosing and Overcoming Burnout
·44m - 85
GOD USES OUR LIMITATIONS
·34m - 86
WHY EVERY DAD MATTERS
·35m - 87
Relying on the Spirit
·35m - 88
Give God Your Best
·28m - 89
Adjusting Your Focus
·38m - 90
Walking With God Forward
·28m - 91
7 Ways God Speaks
·39m - 92
How To Seek God
·38m - 93
Living on Borrowed Time
·32m - 94
Enduring Trials in Christ
·45m - 95
Beware of D's Things
·38m - 96
Why Celebrate Easter?
·38m - 97
Extreme Servanthood
·43m - 98
Difference Making Churches
·35m - 99
Humbly Walking with God
A sermon on the importance of walking humbly with God, emphasizing surrender and relationship over ritual.
·28m - 100
Dealing with Deep Grief
Hidden gemRefuge Church with Craig Crosby centers on how to deal with deep grief during holidays, using personal stories and Bible passages like John 11, Psalm 56:8, and John 16:33.
·43m·2 clips - 101
Living Led By God - How God Still Speaks
Hidden gemA pastor encourages his congregation to embrace discomfort and be willing to do anything not against God's word to reach people for Christ, emphasizing that the church is just beginning and has room for growth.
Apr 14, 2026·41m·2 clips - 102
Why Jesus' Resurrection Changes Everything
Craig Crosby’s “Why Jesus’ Resurrection Changes Everything” argues that the resurrection is Christianity’s foundation, citing Matthew 28:5–6 and 1 Corinthians 15:17.
Apr 8, 2026·35m·2 clips - 103
Grace For The Race - Grace That Overflows
Craig Crosby’s “Grace For The Race - Grace That Overflows” presents grace as a river that must flow through believers rather than stop with them.
Apr 1, 2026·33m·2 clips - 104
Grace For The Race - Grace that Sustains Us
A sermon about how God's grace sustains believers through the challenges of life, not just at salvation but throughout the race of faith.
Mar 23, 2026·33m - 105
Grace For The Race - Grace That Transforms
A pastor shares a personal struggle with back pain and leads a prayer for transformation and grace.
Mar 18, 2026·42m - 106
Grace For The Race - Grace That Saves
Mar 10, 2026·36m - 107
Radical Faith - Encouraged Through Fellowship
Hidden gemRefuge Church with Craig Crosby closes the "Radical Faith" series with a message titled "Encouraged Through Fellowship," built around Hebrews 10:24-25 and Acts 2:42.
Mar 3, 2026·39m·2 clips - 108
Radical Faith - Sharing Jesus
Craig Crosby frames Sharing Jesus as a call to everyday evangelism while also asking the Refuge Church congregation to help cover a $200,000 renovation deposit in 38 days.
Feb 24, 2026·47m·3 clips - 109
Radical Faith - Believing God Can
Feb 18, 2026·42m - 110
Radical Faith - Trust & Obey
Feb 10, 2026·42m - 111
Reset Your Purpose
Jan 27, 2026·42m - 112
Reset Your Priorities
Jan 13, 2026·32m - 113
Reset Your Identity
Jan 6, 2026·30m - 114
DON'T PACK AWAY JESUS
Dec 30, 2025·35m - 115
Christmas: More Than a STORY
Dec 23, 2025·31m - 116
How God Uses Ordinary People
Dec 16, 2025·35m - 117
Living Thankful in Christ
Dec 3, 2025·31m - 118
Great Grief
Nov 24, 2025·36m - 119
Under Construction
Nov 18, 2025·44m - 120
Time to Go Deeper
Nov 12, 2025·37m - 121
Radically Loving the Lost
Oct 29, 2025·47m - 122
Overcoming Discouragement
Oct 21, 2025·28m - 123
Believing God for Big Things
Oct 15, 2025·41m - 124
Recognizing and Resisting the Enemy
Oct 8, 2025·37m - 125
Choosing Faith Over Fear
Sep 30, 2025·34m - 126
Are You Abusing God's Grace?
Sep 24, 2025·38m - 127
Finding God's Peace
Sep 15, 2025·31m - 128
Humbly Walking with God
Sep 11, 2025·28m - 129
Don't Miss The Moments
Sep 3, 2025·34m - 130
Feeling Like Giving Up
Aug 20, 2025·39m - 131
God is with You
Aug 12, 2025·36m - 132
Living Beyond Yourself
Aug 5, 2025·32m - 133
Making Rest a Priority
Jul 29, 2025·36m - 134
Proactive Prayer
Jul 22, 2025·37m - 135
Emotionally Misled
Jul 16, 2025·38m - 136
Living Out Your Faith
Jul 9, 2025·38m - 137
How God Uses Pain
Jul 1, 2025·39m - 138
How to Encourage Others
A sermon on how to encourage others based on biblical principles, focusing on being a vessel for God's purpose.
Jun 25, 2025·40m - 139
Run To The Father
Jun 18, 2025·31m - 140
No Matter the Season
Jun 11, 2025·32m - 141
Ageless Truths
Jun 2, 2025·33m - 142
Dealing with Past Regrets
A Christian sermon on overcoming past regrets through God's forgiveness and finding joy.
May 28, 2025·39m - 143
How to be a Godly Parent
A pastor leads a child dedication ceremony, encouraging parents and congregation to support raising children in faith.
May 20, 2025·40m - 144
Improving Your Mental Health
May 13, 2025·39m - 145
I Believe, Help My Unbelief
May 5, 2025·49m - 146
When You Lack Integrity
Apr 30, 2025·31m - 147
Desperate Criminals
Apr 20, 2025·36m - 148
Dealing with Anger
A religious perspective on anger as a powerful human emotion, discussing its definition, potential for good, and connection to parenting and God.
Apr 15, 2025·33m - 149
Thankful for the Thorns
Apr 8, 2025·33m - 150
Why Share The Gospel
Apr 2, 2025·37m