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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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 ThompsonPublication: September 10, 2023

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

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

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 

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 MillsPublication: August 13, 2023

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 CharleboisPublication: August 6, 2023

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 HartshornPublication: 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

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 MasonPublication: July 16, 2023

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 PradoPublication: July 9, 2023

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 ClinePublication: July 2, 2023 

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 ThompsonPublication: June 25, 2023

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 ThompsonPublication: June 18, 2023

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 ThompsonPublication: June 11, 2023