The idea of death haunts most of humanity. And understandably so—if we imagine a future without Jesus. Jesus' death defeated the reign of darkness. The finality of death was replaced with a semi-colon. For believers, we are freed from the suffocating weight of death's empty threats of loneliness and isolation. Jesus has found us. His death has made a way for the lost to come home. As we mourn and reflect this Good Friday, may we take heaven's perspective on the matter: this was not a mistake; it...
Apr 10, 2020•16 min•Ep. 435
Crisis exposes us. When our normal routines are disrupted, we realize the limitations of money, sex, and power. At some point, we are forced to confront the jarring truth that we are fragile, flawed, and unable to save ourselves—that we need something, or someone, greater than what the world has to offer. Jesus is that someone. He calls us home, not because of who we are or what we have done, but because of who he is and what he’s already finished. Speaker: Jon Thompson Series: Lost & Found...
Apr 05, 2020•37 min•Ep. 434
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Jesus made some shocking claims; statements that only make sense if we accept his identity as God in the flesh. As a teacher, Jesus used parables to reveal truths about God’s character and humanity’s condition. He told stories—like the one about the Good Samaritan—that forced his audience to ponder deeply personal questions: Who am I in the story? Who are my neighbours? Am I willing to not only accept God’s love, but express it to the world...
Mar 29, 2020•38 min•Ep. 433
How do we lead a life marked by faith and hope in a world plagued with fear and uncertainty? Now, more than ever, we need to rest and ground our daily rhythms in our Living Hope: Jesus. Speaker: Jon Thompson
Mar 22, 2020•35 min•Ep. 432
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” — John 14:1. In the face of trouble, Jesus comforts his followers by asking us to trust him with all things—including our beliefs about heaven. According to Jesus, understanding the nature and promise of heaven leads to radical hope. When we correct our misconceptions about “going to heaven”, we discover a more powerful and profound hope, one that empowers us to lead counter-cultural lives marked by love and joy irresp...
Mar 15, 2020•35 min•Ep. 431
The doctrine of hell is one of the most difficult aspects of Christian faith for many people—so why should we talk about it? The famed theologian J. I. Packer gives us three reasons: The idea of hell is being debated and debunked frivolously in modern culture; There is no such thing as the “Good News” without the other side; and Jesus talked about it—a lot. Speaker: Jon Thompson Series: The Great Divide
Mar 08, 2020•41 min•Ep. 430
“So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” – Matthew 22:44. Jesus made several things clear through his teachings: judgment is real, we will all give an account, and he is the judge. Your view about how the world will end directly affects how you live on earth today. God’s judgment satisfies our need for justice in the world—but we must be careful not to separate it from another part of God’s character: his grace. Jesus is the risen the j...
Mar 01, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 429
God extends mercy to the merciless, leaving Jonah in a heart storm. How can God be perfectly just and perfectly loving at once? God is a complex character who makes sense only through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Moses wasn’t allowed to see it. Jonah wasn’t able to discern it. Thankfully, we don’t stand where they stood. The book of Jonah forces us to contemplate our personal destiny. How will we respond to God’s word, world, and grace? Speaker: Jon Thompson Series: Jonah...
Feb 23, 2020•40 min•Ep. 428
"Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown.” Jonah preaches wrath—but God responds with mercy. Above all else, the book of Jonah is about reconciliation. It demonstrates the fact that God’s wrath and mercy are held in tension—and that the road to revival, while available to all, requires genuine repentance. If there are innumerable steps between us and God, he will take all but one. The choice is ours. Speaker: Jon Thompson Series: Jonah - The Mystery of Mercy
Feb 16, 2020•40 min•Ep. 427
God keeps his promises. Despite Jonah’s rebellion, God rescues his prodigal prophet from the jaws of death. Jonah cries to the Lord for help, and God answers him. Nothing can separate us from God’s love and mercy; he is not limited by our shortcomings. In fact, we see yet again that God uses imperfect people to achieve his perfect plans. Speaker - Jon Thompson Series - Jonah: The Mystery of Mercy
Feb 09, 2020•39 min•Ep. 426
Jonah: The Mystery of Mercy Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Jonah 1 Love your enemies. Jonah receives a mission from God that leaves him struggling with a question our world continues to wrestle with today: how God can be both merciful and just? Obedience will require sacrifice. For Jonah, the cost seems too high. He refuses and runs—but God’s mercy prevails.
Feb 02, 2020•40 min•Ep. 425
Together: A Series on Marriage & Community Speaker: Angela Mason Beliefs are powerful. They influence our behaviour, set our expectations, and define what we think is possible. So what do we believe about marriage? Or more importantly, what does God have to say about the matter? The Scriptures paint a picture of marriage infused with meaning and power. God invites us to be filled with the Spirit so that our marriages lead us and the world into a deeper knowledge of the Gospel. Sound difficul...
Jan 26, 2020•39 min•Ep. 424
The Founders of The Marriage Course join Pastor Jon for a conversation about their mission to save marriages. The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. Visit www.themarriagecourses.ca for more information.
Jan 19, 2020•38 min•Ep. 423
Together: A Series on Marriage & Community Speaker: Dave Adams Marriage matters. Since the very beginning, God has intended for it to serve as the blueprint for male-female relationships. It holds a special place in the human story—so why does it seem to be so difficult and confusing?Many voices have weighed in on the topic—some good, others bad. The Scriptures have a way of cutting through the noise.Using the story of Hosea as a touchstone, we focus in on the power of choice, the influence ...
Jan 12, 2020•42 min•Ep. 422
Speakers: Jon Thompson & Dave Adams Scripture: Nehemiah 4 Description: Twice a year at Sanctus Church, we stop to recap where we've been and where we're going. It's a chance for us to celebrate what God has done among us, building faith to move forward.
Jan 06, 2020•43 min•Ep. 421
Speaker: Dave Adams Scripture: Luke 2 Sermon Description: In preparation for the new year, we turn our attention toward the story of Simeon—which doesn't receive much attention since it appears in the Christmas story after the "big day". Simeon's life demonstrates what it looks like to walk by the Spirit as we: Wait. How do you wait with purpose and patience for God's promise to come true? Act. How do you remain ready and move when the Holy Spirit prompts you? and Respond. How do you respond whe...
Dec 29, 2019•38 min•Ep. 420
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Genesis 2, Revelation 21, Colossians 1 Sermon Description: When we look up at the stars, we can’t help but feel a sense of wonder. The cosmos were designed to reveal God’s glory—to point us back to the Creator of it all. Yet God is more than just the author of light. He is light. What does this reveal about His nature and character? When we circle back to the beginning, we see how the stories of both Creation and Christmas reveal the goodness of God's heart. It's...
Dec 23, 2019•33 min•Ep. 418
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Galatians 6 Summary:Welcome to the eleventh and final week in our series on the book of Galatians. To conclude this incredible journey, we turn our attention to Paul's highly practical conclusion. Paul demonstrates his wisdom by translating knowledge into action; he preemptively answers the most likely question in the minds of his audience at this point: Now what? Paul crafts a series of verses to explain not only what Gospel freedom look like in action, but how ...
Dec 08, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 417
Speaker: Joel Penney Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26 Summary: Welcome to Week Ten in our series on Galatians. There is a war inside each of us between the Spirit and our sinful nature. The Spirit wants us to be more like Christ and our flesh wants us back into slavery. According to Paul, to win this battle we must choose, every day, to be led by the Spirit. The way of the flesh (world) is a trap: living your own way looks like freedom, but it’s a lie. It’s actually slavery. Paul provides us with a ...
Dec 01, 2019•37 min•Ep. 416
Speaker: Ben Hilson Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15 Welcome to Week Nine in our series out of the book of Galatians.Paul opens Chapter 5 by driving home the central thesis of his letter to the Galatians: Freedom is at the core of the Gospel. We tend to insert ourselves into the grace equation. Our western culture emphasizes personal performance and achievement, so it's natural for us to let this mode of thinking distort the nature of the Gospel. Paul corrects this error by reminding us that neither ...
Nov 25, 2019•39 min•Ep. 415
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scriptures: Galatians 4:21-28 Sermon Description: Welcome to Week Eight in our series out of the book of Galatians. Are we truly trusting in God’s promise or are we more committed to our performance? In these verses, Paul uses the story of Issac and Ishmael to further illustrate his point. Both Isaac and Ishmael are sons of Abraham, but with two completely different destinies. One is a slave and one is free, one is born out of normal, natural everyday means while the other ...
Nov 17, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 414
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Galatians 4:1-20 Welcome to Week Seven in our series out of the book of Galatians. As we enter into Chapter 4 the story gets more personal, deeper and closer to the heart. You don’t need to prove yourself to God, He loves you. The Holy Spirit cries out on our behalf “Abba, Father”, leading us time and again to that one place, one declaration, one grounding and life changing point. Thank you God!
Nov 11, 2019•42 min•Ep. 413
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Galatians 3:10-29 Description: Welcome to Week Six in our series out of the book of Galatians. This letter was written to a group of churches that were being tempted to give in to a false gospel and to walk away from the true gospel. The law shows all of us our sin and need and moves us to a Saviour. You will not be made right by any form of religion, spirituality, mindfulness, kindness, wealth, power, gender, race or family background. The gospel is never about ...
Nov 03, 2019•42 min•Ep. 412
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scriptures: Galatians 3:1-18 Sermon Description: Welcome to Week Five in our series on the book of Galatians. No amount of hard work, prayer, religious duty or hustle will help you grow and walk with Jesus. Jesus work alone, grace alone, faith alone. This is the gospel. Nothing needs to be added. You can believe the right gospel, but still act like you believe the wrong one. Holy Spirit, come empower us to see Jesus, understand Jesus and to live like Jesus....
Oct 27, 2019•40 min•Ep. 411
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scriptures: Galatians 2:11-21 Sermon Description: Welcome to Week Four in our series on the book of Galatians! As we have seen week in and week out, this letter was written to a group of churches that were being tempted to give in to a false gospel and to walk away from the true gospel. The story picks up when Paul confronts Peter and Barnabus, who begin to let fear drive them and their theology right to hypocrisy and sin, even after learning from Jesus and teaching others ...
Oct 20, 2019•41 min•Ep. 410
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scriptures: Galatians 2:1-10 Sermon Description: Welcome to Week Three in our series on the book of Galatians. It has been 14 years since the end of chapter one and the false teachers have made their way back to the birthplace of the movement, to Jerusalem itself. Paul returns to re-affirm that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only one that saves and it is for everyone! There is no culture that is not touched by sin, the world and the devil, every ethnic background needs J...
Oct 13, 2019•45 min•Ep. 409
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scriptures: Galatians 1:11-23 Sermon Description: Welcome to Week Two in our series on the book of Galatians. This week Pastor Jon discusses we, like Paul can use our story of transformation to share the gospel with those around us. It is always grace alone, faith alone, in the work of Jesus alone that we are saved. God does not love you because you are moral, kind, religious or the opposite. God does not want you because you are rebellious or evil. He loves you and He call...
Oct 06, 2019•43 min•Ep. 408
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scriptures: Galatians 1:1-10 Sermon Description: Welcome to Week one in our series on the book of Galatians. Written so soon after the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, this book from the beginning helps build the case for the real historical resurrection. Paul reminds us of the Grace (undeserved mercy) and Peace (shalom, restored relationship with God) that we received from God, in and through Jesus. Only Jesus can be our true Saviour, the one who rescues us from our ho...
Sep 29, 2019•45 min•Ep. 407
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: John 13:1, Philippians 2:9, Luke 22:3, Ephesians 2:8 Sermon Description: As we wrap up our series, Fully Devoted, Pastor Jon shares about some key aspects of the last two dimensions of our discipleship worldview, share the work and engage in mission. Behind growing generosity, behind joyful gift based ministry there is something that is the spring that feeds all of this, it is one of the quintessential markers of Christianity. it is the spiritual discipline of se...
Sep 23, 2019•43 min•Ep. 406
Speaker: Jon Thompson Scripture: Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 12:11 Sermon Description: This morning Pastor Jon takes through our annual “check-up”, taking a moment to unpack what it really means what we say “fully devoted followers of Jesus." Throughout this sermon we explore the importance of spiritual disciplines, spiritual gifts, guaranteed places of encounter and more, in the life of a believer. Our 5 discipleship dimensions were created as a way for our community to genuin...
Sep 15, 2019•39 min•Ep. 405
