The Sanctuary Church Podcast

Pastor Rod Collins continues the New Normal series by teaching from Joshua 6 that the promised life that God gives to His people is all based on God's provision, plan, and power, not ours.

Pastor Rod Collins uncovers three spiritual truths from the passage of Joshua chapter 5, about how Joshua was to circumcise the nation of Israel before the fall of Jericho: obey God, God is with you, and God is bigger than your problem.

Pastor Ron Williams preaches from verses 30 through 35 of Joshua chapter 8 this week, a section which he demonstrates is allegorically referring to Jesus, and how He is supreme in authority, consummate in atonement, and instant in accessibility.

Pastor Rod Collins unpacks chapter 4 of the Book of Joshua by recapping chapters 1 through 3 first and dividing the whole into the man, Moses; the moment, crossing the Jordan River; and the memorial, taking stones from the river to build a monument and to pass down the story for generations.

Pastor Rod Collins wraps up chapter 3 of the Book of Joshua by expounding the story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan river and extracts an analogy regarding how we should act in any seemingly impossible faith challenge: step out, step in, and stand firm.

Pastor Garrett Castro begins the third chapter of the Book of Joshua by unpacking verses 1 through 6 and highlights some key truths, such as that spiritual battles will precede crossing the Jordan, and that God goes before His people.

Pastor Rod Collins concludes the story of Rahab the Prostitute in chapter 2 of the Book of Joshua by giving us three things that Rahab teaches us: God has the final word over our past, there is no sin that can keep us from the grace of Jesus, and God changes your identity when He redeems you.

Pastor Rod Collins continues the New Normal series by reading Joshua chapter 2, about the story of Rehab the prostitute, and brings home the message that God can use anyone to do great things.

Pastor Rod Collins continues with chapter 1 of the Book of Joshua and the New Normal series by providing a way from the scriptures on how to make your life count through four observations: Let go of the past, Listen for God's plan, Lock onto God's promises, and Do what God says.

Pastor Rod Collins begins a new series in the book of Joshua titled "New Normal" by reading chapter 1, verses 1 through 9, and outlines God's new normal for how to face challenging times through His purpose, His promise, His presence, and the power of His Word.

Pastors Rod Collins and Jim Willard both give parts of a message which uncovers some of the poignant, grilling questions Jesus asked during His ministry, that still have radical implications for His followers today.

Pastor Matt Higgins explains using Mark 4:21-25 how God's desire is to reveal hidden things, not conceal them, by inviting us and calling us to hear more from Him, which we can do by reading His Word and through prayer and fasting.

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.