The Sanctuary Church Podcast

Pastor Rod Collins opens a new series in the book of Proverbs, drawing from Proverbs 1 to make the case that in an age of unprecedented information, wisdom has never been rarer — or more needed. From the fear of the Lord as the foundation of true understanding, to the company kept and the traps set along the path of life, this is a practical and searching exploration of what it means to pursue the...

The tomb is empty, and Pastor Rod Collins unpacks what that means not just on Easter Sunday but on every Monday morning that follows. Drawing on three resurrection realities — that failures are not final, that no life lived in Christ is without eternal meaning, and that death itself is not the last word — this Easter message makes the case that the resurrection is far more than a holiday.

Good Friday is the darkest day in human history — and yet, Pastor Rod Collins unpacks why it is anything but. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Colossians 2:13–15, this message traces three staggering realities of the cross: sinners made right with God, a record of debt erased forever, and an enemy not merely defeated but publicly humiliated and stripped of all power.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Passion Week — the defining days of human history. Pastor Garrett Castro walks through Luke 19 and the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, unpacking the profound significance of a king who rode in humility, was met with thunderous worship, and silenced his critics with a truth that still echoes today: creation itself will cry out his name.

In the unseen spiritual battle raging around us, Paul's closing words in Ephesians 6 point to the most powerful weapon available — prayer. Pastor Rod Collins unpacks what it truly means to fight on your knees, drawing from Ephesians 6:18 and the example of unsung New Testament hero Tychicus to show that faithfulness in both the visible and invisible moments defines a life surrendered to God.

What does it mean to truly enter the kingdom of God — not just admire it from the outside? Pastor Matt Higgins draws from Mark 10:13–16 to show how childlike faith is the key to experiencing everything God has promised now — peace, purpose, freedom from fear, and intimacy with Him. Let yourself be challenged to simply believe God, and discover how that changes everything.

Pastor Rod Collins teaches from Ephesians 6:18–19, bringing the series on spiritual warfare to its climax by focusing on the vital role of prayer in the heat of the battle. After walking through the armor of God, he explains how prayer and the Word of God function as the believer’s offensive weapons—empowering us to stay alert, persevere, and engage the unseen spiritual conflict surrounding us. Th...

Pastor Rod Collins continues in Ephesians 6:13–17, walking us piece by piece through the armor of God and what it truly means to be battle-ready. With vivid illustrations—from paint cans to riot shields—he makes it clear that spiritual armor only works when it’s actually put on, not just admired from a distance. The image that lingers is a church no longer passive, but suited up in truth, righteou...

Pastor Rod Collins opens Ephesians 6:10–13 with a wake-up call to recognize that we are in the fight of our lives—a spiritual battle far greater than what we can see. He unpacks Paul’s command to be strong in the Lord, to put on the full armor of God, and to stand firm against the schemes of a real and active enemy. What becomes unmistakably clear is that passive faith won’t hold the line; strengt...

Pastor Rod Collins teaches from Ephesians 5:22–33, walking through God’s design for marriage and the distinct callings placed on husbands and wives. With clarity and conviction, he unpacks what it means for a husband to love sacrificially as Christ loves the church and for a wife to respond with respect within a Spirit-filled relationship. What unfolds is a compelling picture of marriage not built...

Pastor Garrett Castro opens Ephesians 6:1–9 by grounding everyday relationships in the transforming grace described in Ephesians 2:8–10—a new life made possible by Christ. Moving through Scripture’s instructions for children, parents, and the workplace, he shows how salvation reshapes the way we obey, lead, serve, and steward authority. What comes into view is a faith meant to be lived out visibly...

Pastor Rod Collins teaches from Ephesians 5:25–31, diving into God’s design for marriage and the weighty calling placed on husbands to love with Christlike humility and sacrifice. Through vivid examples and cultural context, he shows how biblical headship is never about control, but about servant leadership that mirrors Jesus—patient, self-giving, and grounded in the power of the Holy Spirit. What...

Pastor Rod Collins teaches from Ephesians 5:15–21, urging the church to wake up spiritually and intentionally walk the walk in a culture that constantly pulls us off course. Paul’s words press into how wisdom, intentional use of time, Spirit-filled living, and worship shape a life that stays awake and aligned with God’s will. The picture that comes into focus is a life lived with purpose—alert, gr...

Pastor Kenton Beshore takes us into the story of Jacob in Genesis 27–32, showing how deeply our souls long for blessing and how damaging it is when we try to earn it from the wrong places. Through Jacob’s desperation, deception, and ultimate encounter with God, we see that blessing isn’t achieved through success, approval, or striving—it’s received when we finally look up and cling to God. We’re i...

Pastor Rod Collins walks us through Ephesians 5:6–11, helping us see the powerful contrast between who we once were in darkness and who we now are in Christ. The message invites honest self-examination, asking whether our lives reflect the fruit of light—goodness toward others, righteousness before God, and truth within our hearts. We’re encouraged to bring everything into God’s light, trusting Hi...

Pastor Rod Collins teaches from Ephesians 5:1–2, calling the church into a renewed way of living marked by love, forgiveness, and imitation of Christ. Drawing on the context of Ephesus and the realities of everyday life, he reminds us that following Jesus means intentionally putting off old patterns and walking in sacrificial, Spirit-filled love. As we step into a new year, we are challenged to li...

Pastor Matt Higgins opens Isaiah 49:14–16 with a powerful reminder that even when we feel forgotten, God has never let us go. Drawing from God’s promise to Israel, he shows how the Lord’s love is stronger than our doubts, our waiting, and our circumstances—declaring that our lives are engraved on His hands. We are called to trust God in every season, choosing faith over fear and resting in the con...

Pastor Rod Collins reflects on the Christmas story from Matthew 1 and Luke 2, reminding us that God enters our world not from a distance, but with compassion and purpose. As we consider Mary’s surrender, Joseph’s obedience, and the shepherds’ unexpected invitation, we’re reminded that God meets us in our confusion, weakness, and longing. The message calls us to welcome Emmanuel into our lives, bel...

Pastor Rod Collins teaches from Luke 15:11–24, revealing the prodigal son as a powerful Christmas story that shows us what the Father’s heart is truly like. Through Jesus’ most famous parable, we see that both the rebellious son and the self-righteous brother are lost, and that God’s grace runs toward us even before we turn back to Him. We are invited to come home—trusting that the God who watches...

Pastor Rod Collins opens Isaiah 9:6–7 by revealing the breathtaking power behind the Christmas story—where a child is born, yet a King arrives to rule forever. He unpacks the prophetic names of Jesus—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace—showing how Christ carries the weight of the world and meets us personally in our confusion, weakness, and unrest. We are invit...

Pastor Rod Collins kicks off the Christmas season by reminding us through Scripture that the miracle of Christmas begins with a God who comes down—stepping into our world in human form to live among us. He walks us through the breathtaking truth that Jesus not only understands our struggles, pain, and humanity, but came to rescue us from sin and restore us into relationship with Himself. We are ca...

This service celebrates heartfelt gratitude as several voices share how God has worked through family, faith, and the steady hope found in His Word. Through personal stories, moments of joy and sorrow, and reflections grounded in Scripture, the church is reminded of God’s faithfulness in every season. We are encouraged to live thankfully each day, recognizing God’s goodness in both the ordinary mo...

Pastor Rod Collins leads us through Ephesians 4:29–5:1 with a bold call to throw off the old life and step fully into the new one God has created for us. He unpacks Paul’s challenge to abandon corrupt speech, anger, bitterness, dishonesty, and selfishness, and to replace them with truthfulness, grace-filled words, generosity, forgiveness, and a heart tender toward God. We are urged to live as imit...

Pastor Rod Collins takes us into Ephesians 4:25–32 with a vivid and practical call to “put off” the old life and “put on” the new life Jesus has given us. Through powerful illustrations—including the striking image of ripping off old garments—he shows how truthfulness, Spirit-controlled anger, generosity, uplifting speech, and forgiveness all flow from a renewed mind anchored in God’s Word. We are...

Pastor Jim Willard unpacks Ephesians 4:25–32 with a heartfelt call to live honestly, love deeply, and reflect the character of Christ in everyday life. Through practical teaching and vivid illustrations, he reminds us that spiritual growth isn’t about rules but about becoming more like Jesus—allowing the Holy Spirit to chip away anything that doesn’t look like Him. We are challenged to live with i...