The Sanctuary Church Podcast

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...

Pastor Matt Higgins opens Ephesians 4:17–24 with a powerful reminder that life in Christ means leaving behind the old self and embracing true transformation. Drawing on vivid imagery and heartfelt teaching, he shows how God renews our minds and reshapes our hearts through the Spirit, making us new from the inside out. We are called to walk in this new identity every day, clothed in righteousness a...

Pastor Danny Ray Thompson shares from Ephesians 4:1–16, inviting us to consider what it truly means to walk in a manner worthy of our calling. He gently reminds us that unity in the church grows out of humility, patience, and a heart willing to bear with others in love. The message encourages us to find our place in God’s family, to grow together in grace, and to let His Spirit shape us into one b...

Pastor Garrett Castro opens 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 with a stirring charge for believers to stand firm, be brave, and let everything be done in love. He reminds the church that while spiritual opposition is real—both externally and within—God has fully equipped His people with the armor of His Word and the power of His Spirit. We are called to live courageously and compassionately, holding fast to...

Pastor Rod Collins shares from Ephesians 3:14–21, where Paul bows in humble prayer, asking that believers be strengthened within and grounded in the immeasurable love of Christ. Through this sacred passage, we’re reminded that true faith grows from intimacy with God—allowing His presence to dwell deeply in our hearts. We’re invited to rest in the truth that His power at work in us is greater than...

Pastor Rod Collins opens Ephesians 3:1–9 with a powerful look at how God shapes our place in His greater purpose. From Paul’s prison cell, we see that even chains can’t stop the gospel—God uses every circumstance to reveal His grace and advance His plan. We are called to live with that same confidence, trusting that God can turn our limitations into opportunities for His glory.

Pastor Rod Collins takes us through Ephesians 2:11–22, showing how Jesus tears down walls of division and creates one new people in Him. We see how Christ brings near those once far away, making outsiders into members of God’s family. The message calls us to live boldly in unity, free from hostility, and confident in the peace of His kingdom.

Pastor Rod Collins dives into Ephesians 2:1–10, celebrating the life-changing power of God’s grace that lifts us out of darkness and into new life. Paul’s words pulse with the hope of salvation—a gift overflowing with freedom and joy. We are charged to live as God’s masterpiece, shining His goodness through every step we take.

Pastor Rod Collins continues our journey through Ephesians with a powerful message from Ephesians 1:15–23, highlighting Paul’s prayer for wisdom and revelation. He reminds us that the same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in us today. This sermon encourages us to walk with confidence, knowing the immeasurable greatness of God’s power and the hope of our calling in Him.

Pastor Rod Collins continues our series in the Book of Ephesians by walking through Ephesians 1:1–14, where Paul reminds us of every spiritual blessing we have in Christ. He shows how God’s grace calls us into unity, holiness, and hope, shaping the way we live today. This message invites us to stand firm in our identity in Christ and to rejoice in the power of His redeeming love.

Pastor Rod Collins kicks off a new series in the Book of Ephesians by unpacking how our true identity is not found in careers, relationships, or culture, but in who God says we are. Walking through the opening verses of Ephesians, he highlights ten identity-shaping truths that anchor us as chosen, forgiven, and blessed in Christ. This powerful reminder helps us move beyond labels and circumstances...

Pastor Ron Williams shares a heartfelt message on God’s providence, the hope we have in Christ, and the gift of peace through reconciliation with Him. Drawing from Romans 5, he reminds us that suffering shapes endurance, endurance builds character, and character gives way to a living hope anchored in Jesus. With warmth, humor, and honesty, Pastor Ron encourages us to sharpen our focus on Christ an...

Pastor Rod Collins concludes the book of Colossians with a powerful message titled God’s Dream Team. Highlighting real people from Paul’s closing words, he shows how servants, transformed lives, comeback stories, encouragers, and faithful workers all play a role in God’s mission. This inspiring message reminds us that no matter our past, we are called to serve, encourage, and fulfill the ministry...

Pastor Rod Collins challenges us to live out “Your Walk in Your Talk” by devoting ourselves to prayer, walking in wisdom, and speaking with grace. Drawing from Colossians 4:2-6, he urges us to make prayer a lifestyle, view life’s moments as God-given opportunities, and ensure our words are both gracious and truth-filled. This message is a practical call to align our actions and speech so that ever...