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Anchor Church LincolnGood Grows Here, Part 4 | Markel CrostonAs we continue our series examining the vision for our church, this week's message explores the extravagant sacrifice of Mary in John 12.
2026-02-2333 min
Calvary Palisades PodcastThe Power of the Kingdom - Over our NeedsGod always provides for His children, yet it demands eyes of faith to discern His unwavering faithfulness amid the shadows of dark times. True understanding blooms not in abundance alone, but in the subtle grace that sustains us through every trial. Join us as guest preacher Markel Croston shares from Mark 6:30-44, Mark 8:1-21.
2026-02-1638 minAnchor Church LincolnGood Grows Here, Part 2 | Markel CrostonPart 2 in our series looks at Ezekiel 47 and the place of church in society.
2026-02-0931 minAnchor Church LincolnGood Grows Here, Part 1 | Markel CrostonIn this series we look at what comes next for us as a congregation.
2026-02-0136 minAnchor Church LincolnSell Out | Markel CrostonWhat can we learn from the story of Jacob and Esau about our the birthright we've been given in Christ?
2026-01-2930 min2026-01-1239 minAnchor Church LincolnJohn Part 5: Kings & Chaos | Markel CrostonA look at the importance of belief in John 8:21-25.
2026-01-0536 minAnchor Church LincolnChristmas Eve Message | Markel CrostonMessage from Anchor Lincoln's Christmas Eve service, December 24, 2025.
2025-12-2515 minAnchor Church LincolnAdvent, Week 4 - King and Chaos | Markel CrostonPart of our Advent series, this message explores Isaiah 7 and the choices of King Ahaz.
2025-12-2134 minAnchor Church LincolnAdvent, Week 3 - From Burning Sands | Markel CrostonThis Advent message takes us to Isaiah 35 and the idea of God transforming deserts.
2025-12-1631 minAnchor Church LincolnStumps & Shoots | Markel CrostonPart of our Advent series. An exploration of Isaiah 11:1-3.
2025-12-0725 min
Community Church PlayaThe God Who Provides – From the Beginning Week 9Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on November 2 2025, by Pastor Markel Croston. Last Sunday, through Exodus 16, we were reminded that God desires to meet our daily needs while drawing us closer to Himself, where our deepest spiritual needs are fulfilled. As you watch this week's message, consider these two questions:1. How have I seen God provide for me in unexpected ways?2. How does remembering God’s past provision strengthen my faith for today’s challenges?
2025-11-0400 min2025-09-2150 min
Calvary Palisades PodcastWhat About Them?Pastor Markel Croston unpacks Romans 2, where Paul argues that all people—whether they've heard the gospel or not—are accountable before God and in need of His grace, revealing our universal, desperate need for Jesus.
2025-07-1632 min
Community Church PlayaThe Good Samaritan – Parables of Jesus Week 9Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on June 22, 2025, by Pastor Markel Croston. This week, we reflected on the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10) and the radical love and compassion Jesus calls us to display to others.
2025-06-2400 min
Community Church PlayaThe Tale of Two – Sermon on the Mount Week 7This week’s sermon from Community Church Playa, delivered on April 6, 2025, by Pastor Markel Croston. In the final week of our series, we look at the reality that there are two pathways we can choose to walk in our lives and two foundations we can build on. Jesus invites us to walk the narrow road and build our foundation on the only thing that cannot be shaken.
2025-04-0700 min
Calvary PalisadesWeek 8: The Peacemakers Sermon from Markel Croston given at Calvary Church of Pacific Palisades on February 25, 2024. This message is week 8 of our sermon series "Sermon On The Mount".
2024-02-2545 minCalvary PalisadesWeek 4: The Meek Sermon from Markel Croston given at Calvary Church of Pacific Palisades on January 28, 2024. This message is week 4 of our sermon series "Sermon On The Mount".
2024-01-2841 min
The Hamilton ReviewServing Teens and Middle Schoolers with Markel Croston, Student Pastor at Calvary Church, Pacific PalisadesJoin us for the latest episode of The Hamilton Review Podcast! In this conversation, Dr. Bob has an enlightening and moving conversation with Markel Croston, Student Pastor at Calvary Church, Pacific Palisades. Markel shares his life story of growing up in Columbus, Ohio. Born to a teenage mother and growing up in poverty, Markel was fortunate to have a couple of influential women in his childhood that led him to a life of growing up in the church. Just as he was going down the wrong path in high school in college, God stepped in and forced M...
2022-05-0334 min
Coffee With CraftEpisode 29 | Markel Croston: Being A Black Pastor In A White ChurchThis week Markel joins us to talk about being a black pastor in predominantly white churches! I love Markel's voice and perspective that he brings to the table and I believe there is something here for all of us to learn!
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2020-08-0746 min