Sanctus Church Audio Sermons

It's easy to find ourselves in the heroes of a story. This week, Pastor Ange challenges us to find ourselves in all the characters in the story of the good Samaritan -- even the victim -- and to examine what we can learn afresh about Jesus and His love for us through the compassion of the Samaritan. Speaker: Ange Mason Publication: June 16, 2024 Luke 10:25-37

The Parables of Jesus - Week 1 - The Prodigal Son The parable of the prodigal son is well known, but Pastor Jon shows how it can refresh our  understanding of God's love as one of culture-shattering strength. It supersedes human expectations and limitations, and will not be withheld when we repent and and return to our Father's kingdom.  Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: June 9, 2024 Luke 15 Select music provided by https://www.soundstripe.com Building Legacies - Cody Martin: ZJ7BYITH9PVH2XCQ

In recognition of our Ajax site's 25th anniversary, Jon takes time to look at the past, present, and future of Sanctus Church's journey. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: June 2, 2024 Select music provided by https://www.soundstripe.com Building Legacies - Cody Martin: ZJ7BYITH9PVH2XCQ

We all like to be comfortable. We limit our expectations to what we assume we can handle on our own. But Pastor Jon uses the end of Paul's journey in Acts to show how God's power cannot be limited and very often wants to challenge those assumptions that we use to pad our too comfortable lives.  Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: May 26, 2024 Select music provided by https://www.soundstripe.com Building Legacies - Cody Martin: ZJ7BYITH9PVH2XCQ The Book of Acts - Week 20 - Table Talk https://youtu.be/hrJarPRoKPQ

It is very uncommon for anyone to joyfully submit to any one or any thing. These days, fierce independence and self-dependence are touted as virtues. Pastor Jon looks at Paul's obedience and submission to the direction of the Holy Spirit even when it meant his persecution and even death, all for the glory of God. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: May 17, 2024 Select music provided by https://www.soundstripe.com Building Legacies - Cody Martin: ZJ7BYITH9PVH2XCQ The Book of Acts - Week 19 - Table Talk https://youtu.be/FVJsTnKww6s

One of the hardest things we may ever need to do is forgive someone else after they have hurt us. Pastor Ange uses Joseph's life to examine the difference between forgiveness as releasing the offence back to God, and reconciliation as restoration of relationship, the way God pulls us back into reconciliation through Christ.  Speaker: Angela Mason Publication: May 12, 2024 In The Waiting: Formed Over Time - Week 6 - Table Talk https://youtu.be/7g1M2ShEfRE

When you plan a trip, you take time and care to plan out the nicest routes, the best rest stops, and the most exciting destinations. Pastor Sam explores how a young Joseph never would have planned for the suffering he had to endure through his earlier life, but reinforced by hope in God, he persevered until he was given great things later in life.  Speaker: Sam Mills Publication: May 5, 2024

The world encourages us towards striving ambition; to make more of ourselves and rely on nothing else. Pastor Jon speaks about God's provision and blessing in Jacob's life, even after a life of deceitful self-sufficiency, illuminating how weakness is the true place where the power is found. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: April 28, 2024 In The Waiting: Formed Over Time - Week 4 (Table Talk) https://youtu.be/-3lh6j94kmI

Humans have a desire to control outcomes in our lives, but we ignore our inability to know what the wise decision is from a heavenly perspective. Pastor Jon looks at the struggle between Jacob and his twin Esau to explore how  we can trust in God's divine mercy alone to administer justice, so it's to God we have to go for answers to our prayers.  Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: April 21, 2024 In The Waiting: Formed Over Time - Week 3 (Table Talk) https://youtu.be/5WXrHW_Wt0g

Humans make and break promises all the time. Pastor Jon continues our look at Abraham and Sarah and the promise of a son to them to remind us that God's promises are sure and eternal, and encourage us to have faith in God's guarantees.  Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: April 14, 2024 In The Waiting: Formed Over Time - Week  (Table Talk) https://youtu.be/jLZgqrU32b4