Sunday Teachings - Sanctuary Community Church

The End and the Afterlife 05.10.2025 ↓

10/5/25 David dispels some Bible interpretation errors related to the second coming of Jesus and then examines the diverse and contradictory images in the Bible regarding the afterlife.

Stories About People Who Lose Things 29.09.2025 ↓

9/28/25 Tom wades through the surprising parables of Luke 15.

A Remarkable Woman 22.09.2025 ↓

9/21/25 Adey reflects on the story of Jesus talking to a woman at a well in John 4.

Blessed 15.09.2025 ↓

9/14/25 Tom reinterprets Jesus' list of blessings.

All God's Creatures 07.09.2025 ↓

9/7/25 David looks at Psalm 104 and its theme of God as God of all creatures. The book An Immense World by Ed Yong provided some inspiration for this message.

What We Are For 01.09.2025 ↓

8/31/25 Tom examines Jesus' surprising statement, "Whoever is not against me is for me."

Get Behind Me Satan 25.08.2025 ↓

8/24/25 Adey looks at the cost of not being ourselves.

God, Available and Attuned 17.08.2025 ↓

8/17/25 David explores a powerful moment of Jesus' compassion, an example of attunement.

Jesus, Religion's Reject 11.08.2025 ↓

8/10/25 Tom reflects on the difference between Jesus' mission and the usual goals of religion.

Enjoying the Now 04.08.2025 ↓

8/3/25 Adey explores one of the primary lessons of Ecclesiastes: live in the present and enjoy the now.

God and Gold 28.07.2025 ↓

7/27/25 David looks to the story of King Solomon and the building of the Temple for inspiration on navigating the tricky tensions concerning money and wealth.

A Scandal Free Zone 21.07.2025 ↓

7/20/25 Tom looks at the distinction between "sin" and "scandal" and its implications for today.

And God Rested 14.07.2025 ↓

7/13/25 Adey looks at Jesus' model of resting and the vital spiritual practices that cultivate rest.

Parable of the Yeast 07.07.2025 ↓

7/6/25 Amy Kraber preaches on one of Jesus' parables during our all-ages service, utilizing some common teaching techniques from the kids wing.

Catastrophize This 29.06.2025 ↓

6/29/25 David considers how spiritual practices can help increase distress tolerance.

It's Not Easy Being Me 23.06.2025 ↓

6/22/25 Adey explores how Jesus encourages us to be our full, authentic selves.

You Are Forgiven 16.06.2025 ↓

6/15/25 Tom deconstructs sin and looks at how Jesus approaches the whole notion of sin and forgiveness.

Pentecost: Chaos and the Spirit 09.06.2025 ↓

6/9/25 David celebrates Pentecost by looking at how the promise of God's Holy Spirit applies to life at its worst.

It's Not Easy Being A Woman In The Bible 02.06.2025 ↓

6/1/25 Adey deconstructs how the Bible writers describe women (and men), and she offers a compelling alternative.

Unity and Diversity 25.05.2025 ↓

5/25/25 David considers how a health unity might be achieved, a unity that embraces diversity and equity and does not engage in scapegoating.

See Yourself and Change the World 18.05.2025 ↓

5/18/25 Tom looks at the role revelation - seeing - plays in personal and societal transformation.

When It Feels Like Too Much 12.05.2025 ↓

5/11/25 Adey looks to Job to gain wisdom on facing suffering + Athena Eilers reads "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou.

Inner Clarity Outer Courage 04.05.2025 ↓

5/4/25 David invites Jen Brown to read Wendell Berry's poem "Do Not Be Ashamed" (June, 1967) and follows it with a story where Jesus channels clarity and courage. We're invited to do likewise.

You Have All the Time in the World 28.04.2025 ↓

4/27/25 Tom looks at the post-resurrection stories of Jesus and the timeless feeling of peace that accompanies them.

Resurrection Comes After Weeping 20.04.2025 ↓

4/20/25 Adey celebrates Easter with a look at Jesus' resurrection story and the joy that comes after mourning.