Sanctus Church Audio Sermons

We face fear so often in our daily lives that we can become comfortable with it. Pastor Jon looks in Numbers 13 & 14 at the reports of the Israelite spies to explore how we can avoid fear keeping us from the promises of God.  Speaker: Jon Thompson  Publication: October 6, 2024 Select music provided by https://www.soundstripe.com Building Legacies - Cody Martin: ZJ7BYITH9PVH2XCQ

We've all volunteered for something at some point because we felt we had to. Pastor Jon takes the time to really examine the difference between volunteering and serving with the heart of a disciple. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: September 29, 2024 Select music provided by https://www.soundstripe.com Building Legacies - Cody Martin: ZJ7BYITH9PVH2XCQ

We continue our Fall 2024 vision Sunday series with a look at the dimensions of Christian life through which we grow in our relationship with Christ. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: September 22, 2024 Select music provided by https://www.soundstripe.com Building Legacies - Cody Martin: ZJ7BYITH9PVH2XCQ

Building on last week's description of our current time as a hinge moment for Sanctus Church, Pastor Jon furthers the illustration to explore how we need to trust Jesus to use us as He wills.  Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: September 15, 2024

Welcome to the start of our ministry year! Join Pastor Jon as he refreshes our understanding of the vision for Sanctus Church for the fall of 2024. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: September 8, 2024 Select music provided by https://www.soundstripe.com Building Legacies - Cody Martin: ZJ7BYITH9PVH2XCQ

Have you ever looked back over your life to pinpoint the one small change in the flow of your experiences that was the beginning of your current circumstances? This week, Pastor Sam uses the parable of the mustard seed to expose how small acts of obedience to Christ can multiply the kingdom beyond any measure you could possibly anticipate.  Speaker: Samuel Mills Publication: September 1, 2024

We listen to others all the time but how often do we realize later that we never really heard?  Pastor Ange takes us through the parable of The Sower and uses it to guide us in examining if we are listening intently to God and learning to hear His voice.  Speaker: Angela Mason Publication: August 25, 2024 Select music provided by https://www.soundstripe.com Building Legacies - Cody Martin: ZJ7BYITH9PVH2XCQ

How easily do we see the problems in the behaviour of others, as opposed to the behaviours of our own that are sinful.  Pastor Robin looks at the parable of the arrogant pharisee and the humble tax collector to examine how we should approach the most high and holy God with humility in prayer.  Speaker: Robin Djokoto Publication: August 11, 2024 Luke 18 9-14

How many points of cruelty or merciless do you witness or commit in a single day? Pastor Angela walks us through the parable of the unmerciful servant to expose how Jesus wants us to treat others with forgiveness and mercy because Jesus has blessed us with His abundant mercy when we least deserved it.  Speaker: Angela Mason Publication: August 4, 2024

What expectations do you have when you pray? Guest Pastor Laurie Hartshorn uses the parable of the grumpy neighbour to explore how un-grumpy God is when we come to Him with all our needs, and how He wants to give us what we need most. Speaker: Laurie Hartshorn Publication: July 28, 2024

You were created a certain way with gifts and limitations. Guest Speaker G Andrew Beresford from ServeCity Church in Pickering uses the parable of the servants and the talents to help us reflect on our stewardship responsibilities based on that with which God has entrusted us.  Speaker: G Andrew Beresford Publication: July 21, 2024 Matthew 25 Select music provided by https://www.soundstripe.com Building Legacies - Cody Martin: ZJ7BYITH9PVH2XCQ

How are you building your life today in a way that it makes a better life tomorrow? Pastor Sam examines Jesus's parable of the two builders and how it encourages us to continue to build our lives on the firm foundation of Christ, rather than the shifting stands and storms of the world.  Speaker: Sam Mills Publication: July 14, 2024 Matthew 7

How would you feel if your credit card statement was made public? How about your online purchase history? Guest Pastor Dwayne Cline uses the parable of the shrewd servant to explore how our use of money is an expression of our relationship to God. Speaker: Dwayne Cline Publication: July 7, 2024 Luke 16

How we respond to others who ask for need over and over again says a lot about our love for others. Pastor Lucas looks at the parable of the persistent woman to explore Jesus's compassion for us when we express on our complete dependence upon Him through prayer.   Speaker: Lucas Prado Publication: July 30, 2024 Luke 18 Select music provided by https://www.soundstripe.com Building Legacies - Cody Martin: ZJ7BYITH9PVH2XCQ

Money can be a delicate subject in some circles, but for Christians it should be easy to talk about. Pastor Sam looks at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and explores how we are simply steward's of God's generous gifts and need to use them to help others.  Speaker: Sam Mills Publication: June 23, 2024

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