The Sanctuary Church Podcast

Pastor Garrett Castro preaches a message about how we are to make ready for the second coming of Jesus, based on Luke chapter 1, which describes how John the Baptist made ready for the first coming of Jesus.

Youth Pastor Justin Saunders introduces four youth leaders (Children's Pastor Andrew Banes, Sarah Willard, Worship Pastor Nate Peister, and Youth Intern Anthony Parker) who each give a mini-sermon describing what the church is, was, and/or should be.

Pastor Danny Ray Thompson delivers a message based on 1 Chronicles 28, where David's focus changed after God changes his plans. Danny encourages us to expect the unexpected, trust God's plan, focus on God's faithfulness, and to serve and give freely.

Pastor Ron Williams kicks off Summer at Sanctuary with a message from Jonah chapter 4, in which he describes God as being patient, preeminent, and passionate.

Pastor Rod Collins continues the series in the Book of Jonah by unpacking chapter 3, and drives home the point that God will give you a second chance, no matter how far you have run from Him.

Pastor Rod Collins delivers a Father's Day message using Joshua chapter 24, verses 14 and 15, with the instruction to let God and not culture define our decisions, just as Joshua did by declaring he and his family will serve the Lord.

Pastor Rod Collins continues in the Book of Jonah with chapter 2 and gives three different takeaways to regard when God interrupts our lives: pray, look up to Him, and repent.

Pastor Rod Collins dives into a new series in the Book of Jonah by teaching from chapter 1 verse-by-verse how Jonah tried to run from God but ultimately found out how impossible it is.

Pastor Garrett Castro introduces a new series in the book of Ephesians by expounding chapter 5, verses 8 through 17, which teach us our position in Christ, our practice as Christ followers, and what happens when our position and practice align.

Pastor Rod Collins concludes our series on the book of Romans by having his son Garrett read part of the passage, and then goes over seven different points that God reveals in the final chapter of this book.

Pastor Rod Collins teaches from the last chapter of Romans; a chapter not often visited, yet it contains several insights of early Christians and how they represent and model a Christ-filled community.

Pastor Rod Collins welcomes all mother figures this Mother's Day, shares a few scriptures, and invites several people to talk a bit about what makes their mother or mother figure so special.

Pastor Ron Williams answers the question of "Why Church?" by extracting four reasons from Romans chapter 15: the church is the body of Christ, the depository of Scripture, the family of God, and the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Rod Collins continues with the Book of Romans by reading through the first 12 verses of chapter 14 and points out several guidelines for getting along with other believers, and then shares a few guidelines for navigating the gray areas in our personal lives.

Pastor Rod Collins shares the Easter story and four reasons for which Easter makes a difference: Jesus is the real deal, we have new hope, we have new power, and death is not the end of our story.

Pastor Rod Collins gives us the reasons why Good Friday is good: the devil's power died, all our sins are forgiven, and we have a right standing with God.

Pastor Ron Williams gives this Palm Sunday message by reading through Matthew 21, verses 1 through 16, and divides the passage into three parts, which explains what Palm Sunday instills, inspires, and inflames.

Pastor Rod Collins finishes the book of Romans by summarizing chapter 13 verses 11 through 14 by breaking it down into and explaining it with three phrases: wake up, clean up, and dress up.

Pastor Rod Collins begins chapter 13 of Romans reading through verse 4, and then explains how all authority on Earth is delegated authority, how each government authority is accountable to God, and how government authority is divinely limited.

Pastor Rod Collins finishes Romans chapter 12 by unpacking verse by verse 17 through 21, and also compares the passage to 1 Peter 2, verses 21 through 23.

Pastor Rod Collins recaps the book of Romans chapter 12, teaching previous verses and covering some more from 14 through 21, and gives stories to reflect the principles learned, such as not paying back evil with evil.

Pastors Jim Willard and Steve Mason both tackle the passage of Romans 12 from verses 14 through 21, which gives very practical ways to show the love of Christ to the world.

Pastor Rod Collins covers the practical verses of Romans 12, 9 through 13, which say love must be sincere, hate what is evil and cling to what is good, honor one another above yourselves, and to share with the Lord's people.

Pastor Rod Collins continues in Romans chapter 12, reading verses 3 through 8, which explains how we should not think we are better than we really are, and how each of us functions as a part of the church with God-given spiritual gifts.

Guest speaker Matt Higgins breaks down Romans 12 verses 3 through 10 which talk about spiritual gifts from God and gives some practical application such as being at church, being together with other believers, and being generous with time and talents.