Sanctus Church Audio Sermons

The Book of Acts - Week 16 - Freedom

The pathway to freedom from our sins can sometimes feel so far away from where we are. Pastor Jon speaks about the ways Jesus uses prayer, worship, and the scriptures to reach us a draw us towards His gift of life-giving freedom. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: February 25, 2024

The Book of Acts - Week 16 (Table Talk)
https://youtu.be/-wrBo0PpC5c

The Book of Acts - Week 15 - Unity in Christ

There is nothing so obvious in the rest of the world than the polarization and disunity that runs rampant through our politics, our workplaces, and even our families. Pastor Sam looks closely at the real plan for Christian unity in Christ, rooted in our identity in Jesus. 

Speaker: Sam Mills
Publication: February 18, 2024

The Book of Acts - Week 14 - Turf Wars

Miracles happen all the time and people from all walks expect the spiritual real to affect them in one way or the other. Pastor Jon acknowledges this and explores how deeply we need prayer and discernment to identify the source of the powers we interact with so we are not deceived. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: February 11, 2024

The Book of Acts - Week 14 (Table Talk)
https://youtu.be/FWxTIHpuW3w 

The Book of Acts - Week 13 - God Always Wins

The troubles and tensions of everyday life can be overwhelming, and it can hard to have hope. Pastor Jon looks at the different stories of the lives of James and Peter and uncomfortable truth that when God moves, there will be resistance and insecurity in the now. But also that we are assured that God will always win.

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: February 4, 2024

Firm Faith - Week 3 - Many Voices

This week, Pastor Jon hosts a special panel of voices from around Sanctus who have experienced transitions through different life stages. Each member speaks about how it has impacted their walk with Jesus and where they found joy and hope in the transition.

Speaker: Jon Thompson, Efuaye Abu, Angela Mason, Bill Lippman, Robin Djokoto, Adam Hoskins
Publication: January 28, 2024

Firm Faith - Week 2 - Marriage & Singleness

What do we think we know about the "rules" of marriage, divorce, and singleness for a Christian? What is Biblical and what is cultural? Pastor Angela gets to the heart of the matter, clearly describing God's plan for marriage and singleness, and discusses how we as Christians can hold fast to our faith in any circumstance.

Speaker: Angela Mason 
Publication: January 21, 2024

Firm Faith - Week 2 (Table Talk)
https://youtu.be/g9OadliWOnU

Firm Faith - Week 1 - Passing on the Faith

What does it mean that God has no grandchildren? How do we pass on the faith to the next generation? Pastor Jon looks at biblical representations of multi-generational faithfulness and how we can live it out practically. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson 
Publication: January 14, 2024

The Book of Acts - Week 12 - Looking Back, Looking Forward

It's common for us to look back over our pasts as we turn the page on a new year. Pastor Jon's first message for Sanctus in 2024 looks far back into the early years of the Christian church at how we can use the early model of the church at Antioch in our work to build Sanctus church. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson 
Publication: January 7, 2024

Mary: God’s Indwelling - Week 4 - Be A Worshipper

What is the right way to respond to God in times of rejection, loss, and disappointment? Pastor Sam uses the example of Mary and her response to trouble with genuine worship as a model for us to follow. 

Speaker: Samuel Mills 
Publication: December 31, 2023

Mary: God’s Indwelling - Week 3 - The Two Eves

Christmas can be about so much more than presents and food. Pastor Jon connects the entrance of sin into the world through the first Eve to the death of sin through the son of the second Eve, Jesus, and how the gift of life is freely given to all who believe.

Speaker: Jon Thompson 
Publication: December 24, 2023

Mary: God’s Indwelling - Week 2 - Joseph’s Obedience

The Christmas story is so familiar to us we can forget that Mary and Joseph really lived through it without knowing the ending. Pastor Jon takes us through Joseph's experience of Mary's pregnancy and how he chose to be obedient to God and respond to Mary with trust and acceptance. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson 
Publication: December 17, 2023

Mary: God’s Indwelling - Week 1 - What About Mary

What should Mary the mother of Jesus mean to us? Pastor Jon works through the role of Mary as an example to Christians, beginning with Mary's experience with the angel Gabriel and how she responded to God's calling. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson 
Publication: December 10, 2023

The Book of Acts - Week 11 - Unexpected and Uncomfortable

Most of the time, we'd probably say we look forward to new things, and new experiences. But Pastor Jon takes us to Peter's experience of God's new movement, that of including all nations of the earth in His salvation plan, and explores how sometimes what God asks us to do is both unexpected and uncomfortable. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson 
Publication: December 3, 2023

The Book of Acts - Week 10 - Radical Gospel Love

We all know people that, if we're being honest, we don't think are worth any effort. But Pastor Jon reminds us that Jesus can redeem anyone, even the worst sinner, and that we are all sinners in need of the radical forgiving redemption of Jesus. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson 
Publication: November 26, 2023

The Book of Acts - Week 9 - Baptism Sunday

Baptism is an outward sign of the inward commitment we have made to follow Jesus. Pastor Jon looks at Philip's baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch, and how it had rippling effects even into the present day. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson 
Publication: November 19, 2023

The Book of Acts - Week 8 - Persecution, Progression, Poison, and Proclamation

Everyone experiences difficult periods in their lives, times when the struggle increases and we feel the pressure of this broken world. Pastor Sam offers a perspective that encourages us to see the joy of God's mercy even then while proclaiming God's faithfulness and spreading the news of His kingdom. 

Speaker: Sam Mills 
Publication: November 12, 2023

The Book of Acts - Week 7 - Stephen’s Faithfulness and Freedom

Where are our Biblical role models of today? It can feel impossible to find people who demonstrate the patterns of a faithful Christian life. Pastor Jon turns to the life and death of Stephen who modelled the common faithfulness and fearless walk of a Christian who truly knows Jesus as their saviour.

Speaker: Jon Thompson 
Publication: November 05, 2023

The Book of Acts - Week 6 - Gift-Based Ministry

All churches go through repeated times of change, but it doesn't need to cause traumatic upheaval. Pastor Jon looks at the implementation of Biblical gift-based ministry -- grounding one's work in the gifts given by the Holy Spirit -- and how it can provide strength and continuity throughout the life of the church. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson 
Publication: October 29, 2023

The Book of Acts - Week 5 - Trouble Inside

Appearances can be deceiving. Even when something appears to be working well, it might be hiding some nasty surprises inside. Pastor Jon uses the example of Ananias and Sapphira to illustrate how even Christians are capable of harbouring darkness, even while we are owned by Christ.

Speaker: Jon Thompson 
Publication: October 22, 2023

The Book of Acts - Week 4 - Boldness

What controls you? Are you truly empowered to talk about your Saviour, Jesus Christ? Pastor Angela looks at the prayers of early Christians who asked for boldness in their sharing of the truth of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection and asks if we have the same desire to share the Gospel. 

Speaker: Angela Mason  
Publication: October 15, 2023

The Book of Acts - Week 3 - Trouble Will Come

Living as a Christian in even relatively peaceful places like Canada is not without its challenges. Pastor Jon continues exploring the book of Acts and discusses how the example of Peter and John's empowerment by the Holy Spirit can help us discern how to live as Christians today. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson  
Publication: October 8, 2023

The Book of Acts - Week 2 - Call on the Name of the Lord

Jesus is more than just a nice story; Jesus, along with His earthly life and resurrection for our deliverance, was real. Pastor Jon continues our study of the book of Acts and explores how the actual historical Jesus is the answer to all our everlasting troubles.

Speaker: Jon Thompson  
Publication: October 1, 2023

The Book of Acts - Week 1 - Jesus Alone

We start our new major series for this year with Pastor Jon opening up the first chapter of the book of Acts. We begin the journey through the incredible, world-changing age that saw the death and resurrection of Jesus and the growth of His church across all nations.

Speaker: Jon Thompson  
Publication: September 24, 2023

Vision Sunday 2023 - Week 2

Have you ever had an experience where you know something is there but you can't find it? Pastor Jon explores the guaranteed places of encounter with Jesus that we can miss because we're not looking properly, we're distracted, or we're looking for the wrong thing entirely.   

Speaker: Jon Thompson  
Publication: September 17, 2023

Esther: Glimpses of God - Week 7

Faith and Fullness - 2nd and 3rd John - Week 4

Speaker: Jon Thompson

Date: October 17, 2021

Revelation - Week 12 - What (and where) is Babylon?

Date: March 6 2022
Speaker: Jon Thompson
Scripture: Revelation 15 - 18

Vision Sunday 2023 - Week 1

It's Vision Sunday! Join Jon as he explores the mission and vision for Sanctus church as we work within the new house the Lord has given us to fulfill our assignment.

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: September 10, 2023

The Names of God - Week 13 - Jesus I Am

Most of us have a mental map of our lives: where we've been, where we are, and where we think we are headed. Pastor Jon asks us to consider ourselves differently. Instead, we need to ask where we are in relation to Jesus and if we need to follow Him more closely. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson  
Publication: September 3, 2023

The Names of God - Week 12 - Jesus the Word

Have you ever wondered what it was about Christianity that is so different from other faiths? Pastor Jon illuminates a fuller picture of Jesus's absolute divinity, and how God's gift of grace and mercy sets us free in a way that no other faith or philosophy has the ability to.

Speaker: Jon Thompson  
Publication: August 27, 2023

The Names of God - Week 11 - Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide)

Have you ever felt like you’ve been in a season of testing from the Lord? It feels like every situation that comes you’re constantly on the hot seat? During this episode, Pastor Angela, delves into the distinction between testing and temptation, and highlights how God's tests, often accompanied by His provision, are designed to foster growth and draw us closer to Him. So continue to bring God into every situation you find yourself in and let him provide you guidance & wisdom on your faith walk. 

 

Speaker: Angela Mason

 

Publication: August 20, 2023 

The Names of God - Week 10 - Yahweh Rophe (The Lord Heals)

There's plenty of sickness in the world today and some may question if God still heals. Yahweh Rophe, is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Why, how, and when God chooses to heal today may be a mystery; but we're assured of the complete healing to come. Pastor Sam explores the three reasons why healing occurred in scripture, when healing does or doesn't happen today, and what we have to look forward to.

Speaker: Samuel Mills
Publication: August 13, 2023

The Names of God - Week 9 - Yahweh Shalom

Are you a peacekeeper, trying to hold off conflict and make all sides happy? Not only is it a difficult job, but sometimes it's impossible. Pastor Hollie reminds us it's not impossible with God - Yahweh Shalom - God of unbroken peace and harmony, God of alignment, reassurance, God who can heal all hurts and restore everything to its perfect heavenly state in a way we can't do by ourselves.

Speaker: Hollie Charlebois
Publication: August 6, 2023

The Names of God - Week 8 - Yahweh-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)

There are few people we can depend on absolutely, and if we're really pushed, we'd probably admit we feel alone and abandoned too much of the time. This week, Lori Hartshorn steps through Psalm 23 and brings us the good news of Jesus's faithful guidance, pointing out how the loving hand of Jesus the Good Shepherd can guide us throughout our lives.

Speaker: Lorie Hartshorn
Publication: 30 July, 2023

The Names of God - Week 7 - Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner)

Life can be filled with a lot of challenges and disappointments. Sometimes it can feel like all hope is lost. But as Pastor Sam discusses, whenever we’re going through trials and tribulations turn to God through prayer and praise to invite Him into our circumstances. God’s faithfulness endures through generations, trust in Him because he’ll always make a way. 

 

Speaker: Samuel Mills

Publication: July 23, 2023

The Names of God - Week 6 - Yahweh Shammah The Lord is There

There's a deep, aching loneliness in our culture. We are always seeking greater reputation, even fame. But as Pastor Angela discusses, when we come into the presence of the Lord, only there can we find our ultimate satisfaction. And that is only possible because of the gift of Salvation through Jesus Christ. 

Speaker: Angela Mason
Publication: July 16, 2023

The Names of God - Week 5 - Ish

Our lives are built around all sorts of different relationships, whether it's parent-child relationships, friend-to-friend relationships, or romantic relationships. This week, Pastor Lucas walks us through the divine relationship of Christ to his Church, his bride, and explores the metaphor of God as our devoted and ever-loving bridegroom. 

Speaker: Jucas Prado
Publication: July 9, 2023

The Names of God - Week 4 - The Lord our Righteousness

Who hasn't lain awake at night counting all the things they did that day that they shouldn't have, or the wrongs that others had done to them? As Pastor Dwayne Cline reminds us, all the anger and hate and wrongdoings of the world were borne by Jesus Christ so that we could have a relationship with the Father again, despite what we have done.

Speaker: Dwayne Cline
Publication: July 2, 2023 

The Names of God - Week 3 - The Lord of Hosts

We all struggle to complete the ordinary tasks of every day. We each need to look and see what our power source is and turn instead to Jesus. Pastor Jon looks at the next name of God, The Lord of Hosts, and explores Biblical examples of the awesome power of God, The Lord of Hosts

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: June 25, 2023

The Names of God - Week 2 - El Roi

Powerlessness is an uncomfortable feeling; we will mistreat others, mistreat ourselves, and create all sorts of messes to avoid it. In this second sermon in The Names of God summer series, Pastor Jon talks about a slave woman, fleeing for her life, who was found by God, the One who saw her. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: June 18, 2023

The Names of God - Week 1 - Yahweh/Elohim

What's in a name? What does your name mean? Does it seem to say anything about you? This week Pastor Jon begins a new series looking at the names of God and what we can learn about Him through them.   

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: June 11, 2023

Vision Sunday Part 2

Pastor Sam and Pastor Jon join us together to review where we as a church have been this year and give us a vision of where we're going in the future. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: June 4, 2023

Vision Sunday - Part 1

When did you first start attending what we now call Sanctus Church? Pastor Jon refreshes our vision of Sanctus, detailing the common faithfulness we hold with all other Christians and the unique assignment or calling that has been given to Sanctus Church.

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: May 28, 2023 

Ezra - Week 5 - Confession and Repentance

The church is made up not only of leaders and the full congregation but of each individual member living in their own walk with Christ. Pastor Joel reminds us that it is our personal humbling through confession and repentance that allows us to realign ourselves with Christ's vision for us both personally and corporately as His church. 

Speaker: Joel Penney
Publication date: May 21, 2023

Ezra - Week 4 - The Place of Scripture

Our weeks are full of voices pulling us in all sorts of directions and forming us as they do. Today, Pastor Jon reminds us that the most important voice of our lives - the one we need to know most well - is God's. We need to value and listen to His words and guidance as given to us through the Bible.

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication date: May 14, 2023

Ezra - Week 3 - Expecting Opposition

Opposition and barriers to doing the right thing come at unexpected times, but often we meet them just when we feel we can't overcome them. But as Pastor Ange reminds us, not only are these challenges to be expected but we have the everlasting hope of a mighty God who is powerful over all our barriers and can defeat all our oppositions.

Speaker: Angela Mason
Publication: May 7, 2023

Ezra - Week 2 - Faithfully Rebuilding

It's exciting to start a new project with focus and enthusiasm, but after a while, it gets harder to keep the dedication up. Pastor Jon continues our foray into the book of Ezra, drawing our attention to how we as a church need to draw together and give what God has asked of us to truly continue the rebuilding with a spirit of Thanksgiving.

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: April 30, 2023

Ezra - Week 1 - First Steps

We never have everything under control. And just when we think we do, we hit that moment when we realize how wrong we are. Pastor Joel starts our journey through the book of Ezra, the first step in a rebuilding moment for Sanctus church, with our eyes focused on the God of everything. 

Speaker: Joel Penney

Publication date: April 23, 2023

Fully Devoted - Baptism

Ever wondered what exactly is baptism? Are there rules around it? Does it actually DO anything? On an exciting Baptism Sunday here at Sanctus, Pastor Jon reminds us what baptism is and isn't, and why we do it. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: April 16, 2023

Easter at Sanctus - Week 3 - Easter Sunday

He is risen! We joyfully celebrate the risen King Jesus on this Easter Sunday with a message from Pastor Jon. 

Speaker: Jon Thompson
Publication: April 9, 2023