Sanctus Church Audio Sermons

Christmas can be about so much more than presents and food. Pastor Jon connects the entrance of sin into the world through the first Eve to the death of sin through the son of the second Eve, Jesus, and how the gift of life is freely given to all who believe. Speaker: Jon Thompson  Publication: December 24, 2023

The Christmas story is so familiar to us we can forget that Mary and Joseph really lived through it without knowing the ending. Pastor Jon takes us through Joseph's experience of Mary's pregnancy and how he chose to be obedient to God and respond to Mary with trust and acceptance.  Speaker: Jon Thompson  Publication: December 17, 2023

What should Mary the mother of Jesus mean to us? Pastor Jon works through the role of Mary as an example to Christians, beginning with Mary's experience with the angel Gabriel and how she responded to God's calling.  Speaker: Jon Thompson  Publication: December 10, 2023

Most of the time, we'd probably say we look forward to new things, and new experiences. But Pastor Jon takes us to Peter's experience of God's new movement, that of including all nations of the earth in His salvation plan, and explores how sometimes what God asks us to do is both unexpected and uncomfortable.  Speaker: Jon Thompson  Publication: December 3, 2023

We all know people that, if we're being honest, we don't think are worth any effort. But Pastor Jon reminds us that Jesus can redeem anyone, even the worst sinner, and that we are all sinners in need of the radical forgiving redemption of Jesus.  Speaker: Jon Thompson  Publication: November 26, 2023

Baptism is an outward sign of the inward commitment we have made to follow Jesus. Pastor Jon looks at Philip's baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch, and how it had rippling effects even into the present day.  Speaker: Jon Thompson  Publication: November 19, 2023

Everyone experiences difficult periods in their lives, times when the struggle increases and we feel the pressure of this broken world. Pastor Sam offers a perspective that encourages us to see the joy of God's mercy even then while proclaiming God's faithfulness and spreading the news of His kingdom.  Speaker: Sam Mills  Publication: November 12, 2023

Where are our Biblical role models of today? It can feel impossible to find people who demonstrate the patterns of a faithful Christian life. Pastor Jon turns to the life and death of Stephen who modelled the common faithfulness and fearless walk of a Christian who truly knows Jesus as their saviour. Speaker: Jon Thompson  Publication: November 05, 2023

All churches go through repeated times of change, but it doesn't need to cause traumatic upheaval. Pastor Jon looks at the implementation of Biblical gift-based ministry -- grounding one's work in the gifts given by the Holy Spirit -- and how it can provide strength and continuity throughout the life of the church.  Speaker: Jon Thompson  Publication: October 29, 2023

Appearances can be deceiving. Even when something appears to be working well, it might be hiding some nasty surprises inside. Pastor Jon uses the example of Ananias and Sapphira to illustrate how even Christians are capable of harbouring darkness, even while we are owned by Christ. Speaker: Jon Thompson  Publication: October 22, 2023