Sanctuary Church San Francisco

Ever wonder what a Spirit-filled life actually looks like day-to-day? In this video, we dive into 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 to uncover the powerful, practical rhythm of walking with the Holy Spirit. Speaker: Sara Davis Series: Spirit People

Are you operating in your God-given calling? . In this message, we unpack what spiritual gifts are, how to discover yours, and how to use them to serve others. Speaker: Tim Harms Series: Spirit People Main Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

The fruit of the Spirit isn't a self improvement programme. It's the Spirit growing the character of Jesus in you, slowly, from the inside out. Speaker: Jordan Woodley Series: Spirit People Main Scripture: Galatians 5:16–25

Tim opens up how the Holy Spirit empowered Jesus’s earthly ministry and what it means for believers today. In this message, we explore the biblical examples of Jesus operating in the power of the Spirit, and how you can experience that same anointing and transformation in your daily life. Main Verse Acts 10:37–38

In this second session, Sam Poe builds on our foundation and dives deeper into the practical ways we can tune our hearts to hear God's voice. Whether you are seeking direction, longing for deeper intimacy, or trying to discern His promptings, this session offers biblical insights and actionable guidance to help you recognize and respond to the voice of the Father.

In this seminar, Sam Poe dives deep into what it truly means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Moving past misconception and confusion, this message unpacks the biblical foundation, the purpose, and the practical steps to experiencing the presence and power of the Spirit in your daily life. Whether you are looking to understand the Holy Spirit for the first time or seeking a fresh spiritual renew...

This session challenges listeners to examine their faith, their commitment to obedience, and their willingness to let God dictate their paths. By examining the legacy of the Thessalonians and the faith of Abraham, we learn what it means to live out faith rather than just profess it.

This message tackles the modern difficulty of trusting and following established paths of faith. Through an exploration of the early church and the life of Abraham, we discover that true maturity often requires setting aside our need to uniquely innovate and instead committing to faithful imitation of proven models.

This sermon addresses the modern difficulty of simply trusting and following established paths of faith. Through an exploration of the early church and the life of Abraham, we discover that true maturity often requires setting aside our need to uniquely innovate and instead committing to faithful imitation of proven models.

This sermon from the Celebration CA camp series confronts the idol of expressive individualism in modern Western culture. It explores the tension between the modern desire to constantly innovate and the biblical call to submit, imitate, and reproduce proven models of faith.

We are so thrilled to welcome Sam Poe this morning as he shares a powerful message about navigating stormy seasons and stepping into a greater harvest. Drawing from the story of the early church in Antioch, Sam highlights how God uses cross-cultural connections, diverse communities, and dedicated teams to lay a strong foundation for His kingdom. Just like Antioch, our own cities are beautifully mu...

Pastor Tim Harms kicks off our new 6-week sermon series, "Spirit People." In this introductory message, Tim addresses the common gap between the promises we read about in Scripture and our daily lived realities. Drawing from the history of the Jesus People Movement in San Francisco, he explores who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and directly tackles common myths that keep us from experi...

What do you really believe about how God responds when you have made a mess of your life? In this message, Bekka Woodley explores the profound truth of God’s relentless pursuit of His children through the lens of Jesus’ parables in Luke 15. Whether you relate to the lost sheep, the silver coin, or the sons in the story of the prodigal, this message is a gentle reminder that you do not have to earn...

Does your life matter? In a world that feels increasingly digital, artificial, and frenetic, many of us struggle with the weight of significance. We often ask: "Am I doing what I’m supposed to be doing?" or "How do I live a life without regret?" In this message, Pastor Tim Harms dives into the "Parable of the Bags of Gold" (The Talents) from Matthew 25. He explores the prof...

Are you just a guest or are you part of the family? In this message, guest speaker John Privett explores Ephesians 2 to show how Jesus didn’t just pay for our sins. He purchased our seat at His table. We often treat the church like a restaurant where we come to consume and leave unnoticed. But God’s plan has always been a people, a family where you are known, missed, and given a purpose. Learn wha...

In this powerful message, Sara Davis explores the Parable of the Great Banquet, reminding us that the Kingdom of God is not a theology lecture, but the greatest party of all time. Through the lens of Luke 14, we dive into the "relentless, room-making, street-searching love" of Jesus. Sara challenges us to consider what "snacks" or "distractions" we are filling up on—possess...

In a culture obsessed with optimization—better diets, faster workflows, and constant self-improvement—we often find ourselves more burned out than satisfied. In this message, Tim kicks off our Easter Tide series by diving into two of Jesus' shortest but most profound parables: The Hidden Treasure and The Pearl of Great Price. Through the lens of Matthew 13, Tim explores how the Kingdom of God...

"No matter how you got here... if you walk through those doors this morning, you are enough to be loved. Your story matters. It matters to us, but most importantly, it matters to God." In this moving Easter message, Tim Harms explores the profound personal implications of the Resurrection. While we often approach the story of Easter like a specimen in a lab studying the facts and evaluatin...

In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Sara Davis concludes our "Altars" series by exploring what it means to build a Regional Altar. Just as Jesus wept over Jerusalem, He continues to weep over the brokenness of our cities today. The question is: Will we join Him? Sara dives into the biblical history of altars—from the garden to the cross—and explains how we can partner with God’s heart th...

In this powerful message from the "Make Room" Easter series, Tim Harms explores what it means to build an "Altar of the Home." Looking at the alarming decline in faith among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, Tim challenges the church to master the most dangerous part of the relay race: the baton handoff to the next generation. Whether you are a parent, single, or an empty-nester, every believer...

In this week's continuation of the "Make Room" series, Billy Atkins dives deep into what it means to make room for God in our hearts. Starting with a vulnerable personal story of everyday frustration, Billy reveals how our emotional reactions often expose a much deeper, desperate craving for love and acceptance. Exploring Genesis 1:26-28, we learn that we were originally created in the...

In this kickoff to our new sermon series, "Make Room," preacher Tim Harms invites us to re-evaluate the "thorns" in our lives that crowd out our spiritual hunger. Drawing from the concept of building altars—places of consecration and memorial—this series prepares our hearts for the season of Lent and the celebration of Easter. Tim explores the "Joy of Missing Out" (JOMO), s...

What are you actually hoping your "wells" will give you? Whether it’s the hustle, the scroll, or the constant need for control, we all have things we run to that leave us thirsty. In this powerful message marking the one-year anniversary of Sanctuary Church in San Francisco, Pastor Tim Harms dives into John 4:4-42. Discover how one encounter with the real Jesus—the one who crosses every cu...

To be human is to change. The question is not: Am I becoming a person? It’s: Who or what am I becoming?" In this installment of our "Experiencing Sanctuary" series, Sara Davis explores the beauty and messiness of spiritual formation in community. Using the imagery of "Living Stones" from 1 Peter 2 and "David’s Mighty Warriors" from the Old Testament, she challenges us t...

In a "crazy, hectic, busy world," what are you using to nourish your soul? As we celebrate our first anniversary at Sanctuary Church, Tim Harms dives into John 6 to explore what it means to find true sanctuary in Jesus. Discover how to move from being "lost to found" and "found to formed" by accessing the comfort, identity, and power available in the secret place. Main Text...