Sanctuary Church Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:15:07 -0700 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1968260 en-us © 2026 Sanctuary Church yes 54ed2ff3-6b7e-5b4a-8cc9-71398054b57a Sanctuary Church episodic false These are recordings from the Sunday messages at Sanctuary Church Chilliwack. Thank you for listening to these messages and we hope these will encourage you in your journey with Jesus. Find out more about Sanctuary Church on FB and Instagram @sanctuarychurch.life 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sanctuary Church https://storage.buzzsprout.com/p5t5sj0vfw8i30l542qhdztocg69?.jpg Sanctuary Church Doing Prayer Doing Prayer In this week's instalment in our series on prayer, Greg reminds us that our prayers are intended to draw us closer to God.

]]> In this week's instalment in our series on prayer, Greg reminds us that our prayers are intended to draw us closer to God.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-19346085 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0700 1830 full false Deepening Prayer Deepening Prayer As we continue our series on prayer, Mike examines the petitions embedded in The Lord's Prayer.

]]> As we continue our series on prayer, Mike examines the petitions embedded in The Lord's Prayer.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-19308859 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0700 1849 full false Learning Prayer Learning Prayer On Mother's Day, Hannah shares about how motherhood taught her the rhythms of prayer.

]]> On Mother's Day, Hannah shares about how motherhood taught her the rhythms of prayer.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-19191372 Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:00 -0700 1868 full false Understanding Prayer Understanding Prayer In the second instalment of our series on prayer, Scott invites us to examine our understanding of prayer. 

]]> In the second instalment of our series on prayer, Scott invites us to examine our understanding of prayer. 

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-19100325 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0700 1968 full false Prayer Series #1: Desiring Prayer - A Candid Conversation by Alynne Shinness Prayer Series #1: Desiring Prayer - A Candid Conversation by Alynne Shinness Alynne Shinness introduces our new series on Prayer.  She explains how we structure our sermon series, and opens the topic with a discussion of Ephesians 1:15-17.

]]> Alynne Shinness introduces our new series on Prayer.  She explains how we structure our sermon series, and opens the topic with a discussion of Ephesians 1:15-17.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-19023181 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1942 full false Resurrection Sunday 2026: Hannah Mackie Resurrection Sunday 2026: Hannah Mackie Hannah Mackie leads us through the stations of Resurrection, and sheds a profound light on the bread and wine of communion.

]]> Hannah Mackie leads us through the stations of Resurrection, and sheds a profound light on the bread and wine of communion.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-19023159 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1662 full false The Farewell Discourses #13: That They may Be One by Scott Gaglardi The Farewell Discourses #13: That They may Be One by Scott Gaglardi Scott Gaglardi concludes our series on the Farewell Discourses of Jesus found in the book of John chapters 13:31 to chapter 17.  At the Last Supper, Judas leaves the dinner.  Jesus then turns to his eleven remaining disciples and gives them his last instructions before his crucifixion.  Then he prays for his disciples - us included - that we would be a united and loving community.

]]> Scott Gaglardi concludes our series on the Farewell Discourses of Jesus found in the book of John chapters 13:31 to chapter 17.  At the Last Supper, Judas leaves the dinner.  Jesus then turns to his eleven remaining disciples and gives them his last instructions before his crucifixion.  Then he prays for his disciples - us included - that we would be a united and loving community.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-18947442 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0700 1718 full false The Farewell Discourses #11: Glorify the Son by Ken Gaglardi The Farewell Discourses #11: Glorify the Son by Ken Gaglardi Based on John 17:1-8, Ken teaches us about the glory of God, and how we can reflect that glory into our world.  Ken reminds us "It is so easy to read the passages about God's love; it's an entirely different thing to experience the love that God has for you."

]]> Based on John 17:1-8, Ken teaches us about the glory of God, and how we can reflect that glory into our world.  Ken reminds us "It is so easy to read the passages about God's love; it's an entirely different thing to experience the love that God has for you."

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-18733868 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0800 1261 full false The Farewell Discourses #10: Ask and You Will Receive by Scott Gaglardi The Farewell Discourses #10: Ask and You Will Receive by Scott Gaglardi "There's battles going on.  That doesn't mean the world stops hurting, but it does mean hurt doesn't get the last word.  Pain isn't the final chapter."  

"Jesus didn't promise the absence of trouble, but He did promise victory over it."

]]> "There's battles going on.  That doesn't mean the world stops hurting, but it does mean hurt doesn't get the last word.  Pain isn't the final chapter."  

"Jesus didn't promise the absence of trouble, but He did promise victory over it."

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-18707657 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0800 1975 full false The Farewell Discourses #4: My Peace I Give to You by Greg Smith The Farewell Discourses #4: My Peace I Give to You by Greg Smith Greg Smith shows us how we can experience the 'peace that passes understanding' especially in difficult times. 

]]> Greg Smith shows us how we can experience the 'peace that passes understanding' especially in difficult times. 

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-18586966 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0800 1292 full false The Farewell Discourses #9: Your Hearts Will Rejoice by Graham McMahon The Farewell Discourses #9: Your Hearts Will Rejoice by Graham McMahon Guest speaker Graham McMahon uses the comparison between digital and analog in comparing the Kingdom from above to the kingdom of this world.  In his gripping personal story we understand how pain and joy are both part of the birth of a new life and a new kingdom.

]]> Guest speaker Graham McMahon uses the comparison between digital and analog in comparing the Kingdom from above to the kingdom of this world.  In his gripping personal story we understand how pain and joy are both part of the birth of a new life and a new kingdom.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-18586683 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0800 2484 full false The Farewell Discourses #3: Another Helper by Mike Ayers The Farewell Discourses #3: Another Helper by Mike Ayers In this episode, Mike talks about the painful of experience of feeling all alone, and how God dwells with us so that we are never alone.  This episode also includes our communion time and closing hymn, so that you, the listener, can be a part of our worship service. 

]]> In this episode, Mike talks about the painful of experience of feeling all alone, and how God dwells with us so that we are never alone.  This episode also includes our communion time and closing hymn, so that you, the listener, can be a part of our worship service. 

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-18084904 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0800 2052 full false The Farewell Discourses #6: Obeying and Loving by Scott Gaglardi The Farewell Discourses #6: Obeying and Loving by Scott Gaglardi "Chilliwack doesn't need a church that mirrors the divisions that exist in it already. It needs a church that mirrors the cross." May we love well.

]]> "Chilliwack doesn't need a church that mirrors the divisions that exist in it already. It needs a church that mirrors the cross." May we love well.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-18586310 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0800 2102 full false The Farewell Discourses #7: If the World Hates You by Hannah Mackie The Farewell Discourses #7: If the World Hates You by Hannah Mackie It's not about the hate that the world sends our way; it's about the love of God that we are privileged to reflect to the world. In this season of division and weaponization of words, Jesus gives us a better way.

]]> It's not about the hate that the world sends our way; it's about the love of God that we are privileged to reflect to the world. In this season of division and weaponization of words, Jesus gives us a better way.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-18586091 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0800 1490 full false The Farewell Discourses #8: The Spirit and the World by Alynne Shinness The Farewell Discourses #8: The Spirit and the World by Alynne Shinness Based on John 16:1-11, Jesus tells his eleven remaining disciples that he must go to his father so that the Holy Spirit can come and establish the Kingdom of God on earth.  Jesus particularly named three pillars of this Kingdom: to prove the world is in the wrong about sin (belief) and righteousness (justice) and judgment (decision making). This recording cuts out too early so Alynne's remarks on justice and judgment are missing.  Here are passages from Alynne's notes: 

Justice: The disciples had seen Jesus treat people rightly. He spoke often that the vulnerable - widows, orphans, prisoners, the poor - particularly needed the care that they deserved.  Are we 'just' to the vulnerable around us? Our students, clients, employees, the broken?

Decision making: there were no law courts in Jesus' day.  Folks brought their disagreements to the gates of the city, and the elders listened and then made wise decisions to resolve the issues. The Holy Spirit will advocate on our behalf and apply the wise decisions that God has already made concerning his Kingdom.

]]> Based on John 16:1-11, Jesus tells his eleven remaining disciples that he must go to his father so that the Holy Spirit can come and establish the Kingdom of God on earth.  Jesus particularly named three pillars of this Kingdom: to prove the world is in the wrong about sin (belief) and righteousness (justice) and judgment (decision making). This recording cuts out too early so Alynne's remarks on justice and judgment are missing.  Here are passages from Alynne's notes: 

Justice: The disciples had seen Jesus treat people rightly. He spoke often that the vulnerable - widows, orphans, prisoners, the poor - particularly needed the care that they deserved.  Are we 'just' to the vulnerable around us? Our students, clients, employees, the broken?

Decision making: there were no law courts in Jesus' day.  Folks brought their disagreements to the gates of the city, and the elders listened and then made wise decisions to resolve the issues. The Holy Spirit will advocate on our behalf and apply the wise decisions that God has already made concerning his Kingdom.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-18585857 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0800 1862 full false The Farewell Discourses #2: The Way, the Truth, the Life by Scott Gaglardi The Farewell Discourses #2: The Way, the Truth, the Life by Scott Gaglardi In John 14, Jesus comforts his disciples as he reminds them (and us) that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life as he comforts and challenges his disciples just before his betrayal and crucifixion.

]]> In John 14, Jesus comforts his disciples as he reminds them (and us) that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life as he comforts and challenges his disciples just before his betrayal and crucifixion.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-18030346 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0800 1747 full false The Farewell Discourses #1: Love One Another by Hannah Mackie The Farewell Discourses #1: Love One Another by Hannah Mackie The Farewell Discourses is the title given to Jesus' remarks to his eleven remaining disciples, after Judas left the Last Supper.  Hannah examines the New Commandment, and how that affects the disciples of Jesus from that day until this.

]]> The Farewell Discourses is the title given to Jesus' remarks to his eleven remaining disciples, after Judas left the Last Supper.  Hannah examines the New Commandment, and how that affects the disciples of Jesus from that day until this.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-18030139 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0800 1786 full false The Farewell Discourses Introduction: Meet the Author by Alynne Shinness The Farewell Discourses Introduction: Meet the Author by Alynne Shinness In this introduction, pastor Alynne Shinness explores the life of John, author of the Gospel of John, and discusses how John's life can inspire us in our walk with Jesus.

]]> In this introduction, pastor Alynne Shinness explores the life of John, author of the Gospel of John, and discusses how John's life can inspire us in our walk with Jesus.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-17874377 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0700 1756 full false Summer Sermon Series: Christina Lueck My Jesus My Body Summer Sermon Series: Christina Lueck My Jesus My Body Using examples from her own life and practice as a clinical counsellor, Christina Lueck how Jesus teaches us to be human; that trauma, our bodies, faith and psychology belong together in our healing journey.

]]> Using examples from her own life and practice as a clinical counsellor, Christina Lueck how Jesus teaches us to be human; that trauma, our bodies, faith and psychology belong together in our healing journey.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-17690285 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0700 1909 full false Summer Sermon Series: Ruth Maccan My Journey Summer Sermon Series: Ruth Maccan My Journey Ruth Maccan traces her journey as a child born in Africa to missionary parents to becoming a woman growing in grace and understanding of God's love. Ruth also examines the powerful meaning in the bread and wine that represent Christ's sacrifice for us.

]]> Ruth Maccan traces her journey as a child born in Africa to missionary parents to becoming a woman growing in grace and understanding of God's love. Ruth also examines the powerful meaning in the bread and wine that represent Christ's sacrifice for us.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-17636421 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0700 2206 full false Summer Sermon Series: David Shinness Perspectives Summer Sermon Series: David Shinness Perspectives David Shinness uses visual images to challenge our perspectives.  We need to allow God to change our perspectives to become more compassionate life long learners.

]]> David Shinness uses visual images to challenge our perspectives.  We need to allow God to change our perspectives to become more compassionate life long learners.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-17636341 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0700 2022 full false Summer Sermon Series: Dave Schlachter Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Summer Sermon Series: Dave Schlachter Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Dave describes some of the difficulties he has gone through, how he discovered the teachings Jesus gave to overcome fear and anxiety, and how he experienced freedom through obedience to God's word.

]]> Dave describes some of the difficulties he has gone through, how he discovered the teachings Jesus gave to overcome fear and anxiety, and how he experienced freedom through obedience to God's word.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-17480162 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0700 2093 full false Summer Sermon Series: Greg Smith The God of my Understanding Summer Sermon Series: Greg Smith The God of my Understanding We kick off our Summer Sermon Series this week with Greg Smith, a former Southern Baptist pastor from Virginia, USA. This sermon shows us how the many names for God reflect how we interact with God on a personal level.  Greg ends this sermon with a beautiful example from his own life.

]]> We kick off our Summer Sermon Series this week with Greg Smith, a former Southern Baptist pastor from Virginia, USA. This sermon shows us how the many names for God reflect how we interact with God on a personal level.  Greg ends this sermon with a beautiful example from his own life.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-17367757 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:00:00 -0700 3515 full false Sanctuary Church Values: #6 We Live Spirit Empowered Sanctuary Church Values: #6 We Live Spirit Empowered This sermon by pastor Alynne Shinness wraps up our series on the founding values of Sanctuary Church.  Keeping it simple, Alynne goes back to basics, examining how Jesus explained the Holy Spirit to his own disciples, and how that applies to us today.

]]> This sermon by pastor Alynne Shinness wraps up our series on the founding values of Sanctuary Church.  Keeping it simple, Alynne goes back to basics, examining how Jesus explained the Holy Spirit to his own disciples, and how that applies to us today.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-17276974 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0700 1868 full false Sanctuary Church Values: #3 We Move Towards People Sanctuary Church Values: #3 We Move Towards People Hannah Mackie shows us from the Bible how Jesus moved toward people.  We tend to isolate with things get murky, but Jesus did the opposite. Here, Jesu shows us how to love people like he does.

]]> Hannah Mackie shows us from the Bible how Jesus moved toward people.  We tend to isolate with things get murky, but Jesus did the opposite. Here, Jesu shows us how to love people like he does.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-17105786 Mon, 05 May 2025 18:00:00 -0700 1909 full false Sanctuary Church Values: #5 We Put Jesus First Sanctuary Church Values: #5 We Put Jesus First Hannah Mackie teaches on what it means to put Jesus first in our lives and in our church.

]]> Hannah Mackie teaches on what it means to put Jesus first in our lives and in our church.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-17105656 Mon, 05 May 2025 17:00:00 -0700 2445 full false Sanctuary Church Values: #2 We Bring Hope Sanctuary Church Values: #2 We Bring Hope Scott Gaglardi gives an in-depth explanation of the hope we have in Jesus, and how we can bring hope to others.

]]> Scott Gaglardi gives an in-depth explanation of the hope we have in Jesus, and how we can bring hope to others.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-16935135 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0700 2574 full false Sanctuary Church Values: #1 We Speak Life Sanctuary Church Values: #1 We Speak Life This episode is the first of a new series revisiting the founding values of Sanctuary Church in 2019.  We'll take a fresh look at each value, and answer some questions to evaluate how we are inculcating each value into our everyday lives.

]]> This episode is the first of a new series revisiting the founding values of Sanctuary Church in 2019.  We'll take a fresh look at each value, and answer some questions to evaluate how we are inculcating each value into our everyday lives.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-16727386 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0800 1899 full false Changing Roles at Sanctuary Church pt. 2 Changing Roles at Sanctuary Church pt. 2 Alynne Shinness accepts a new role at Sanctuary Church and outlines spiritual and  practical goals in this new season.

]]> Alynne Shinness accepts a new role at Sanctuary Church and outlines spiritual and  practical goals in this new season.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-16664873 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0800 2117 full false Changing Roles at Sanctuary Church pt. 1 Changing Roles at Sanctuary Church pt. 1 Scott Gaglardi, founder and pastor of Sanctuary Church in Chilliwack BC Canada describes how God has ordained a change of leader for the church.

]]> Scott Gaglardi, founder and pastor of Sanctuary Church in Chilliwack BC Canada describes how God has ordained a change of leader for the church.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-16664859 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0800 640 full false The Parable of The Net || Sunday, September 1, 2024 The Parable of The Net || Sunday, September 1, 2024 We continue our series through the parables of Jesus.

]]> We continue our series through the parables of Jesus.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-15710901 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0700 1761 full false Good And Bad Fruit || Sunday, April 21, 2024 Good And Bad Fruit || Sunday, April 21, 2024 Hannah continues our Sermon on the Mount looking at Matthew 7:15-23 and highlights Jesus' call to caring for the vulnerable, marginalized, and oppressed. We hope you will be encouraged in your apprenticeship to Jesus with this practical message.

]]> Hannah continues our Sermon on the Mount looking at Matthew 7:15-23 and highlights Jesus' call to caring for the vulnerable, marginalized, and oppressed. We hope you will be encouraged in your apprenticeship to Jesus with this practical message.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-14928515 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0700 2004 full false The Lord's Prayer Pt 1 || Sunday, November 5, 2023 The Lord's Prayer Pt 1 || Sunday, November 5, 2023 "Prayer is an invitation to come to God's table."  Hannah looked at the Lord's Prayer and invited us to consider some different perspectives on prayer that we might have as well as what might keep us from prayer.  We learned that humility is the antidote to those obstacles and we can come to the table often, always, and in a variety of ways.  We hope you will be encouraged by this message. 

]]> "Prayer is an invitation to come to God's table."  Hannah looked at the Lord's Prayer and invited us to consider some different perspectives on prayer that we might have as well as what might keep us from prayer.  We learned that humility is the antidote to those obstacles and we can come to the table often, always, and in a variety of ways.  We hope you will be encouraged by this message. 

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-13925549 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800 2441 full false Jesus teaches on lust & divorce || Sunday, August 20,2023 Jesus teaches on lust & divorce || Sunday, August 20,2023 As we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Matt came to Jesus' teaching on lust and divorce.  He led us through a brilliant examination of the scriptures where we saw God's heart that we not use people for our own gain but instead view everyone as beloved by God and marked with His image, as well as  God's heart to protect and lift up women.

We trust you will be encouraged by this message as you respond to Jesus' invitation to follow Him.

]]> As we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Matt came to Jesus' teaching on lust and divorce.  He led us through a brilliant examination of the scriptures where we saw God's heart that we not use people for our own gain but instead view everyone as beloved by God and marked with His image, as well as  God's heart to protect and lift up women.

We trust you will be encouraged by this message as you respond to Jesus' invitation to follow Him.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-13438264 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0700 2388 full false Jesus teaches on anger || Sunday, August 6, 2023 Jesus teaches on anger || Sunday, August 6, 2023 This morning we looked at Matthew 5:21-26 where Jesus teaches us about anger, and the horrible place settled resentment and harboured animosity will take us. We hope this message will encourage you in your walk with Jesus. 

]]> This morning we looked at Matthew 5:21-26 where Jesus teaches us about anger, and the horrible place settled resentment and harboured animosity will take us. We hope this message will encourage you in your walk with Jesus. 

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-13363858 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0700 2222 full false Salt & Light || Sunday, July 2, 2023 Salt & Light || Sunday, July 2, 2023 In a world full of darkness, decay, and pain Jesus tells us that we are salt and light.  These statements not only tell us who we are, but they are invitations to join Jesus in His good work of restoring all things, and instructions to guide our posture in the world.  We hope this message will encourage you.


]]> In a world full of darkness, decay, and pain Jesus tells us that we are salt and light.  These statements not only tell us who we are, but they are invitations to join Jesus in His good work of restoring all things, and instructions to guide our posture in the world.  We hope this message will encourage you.


]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-13233112 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0700 2207 full false His law is love & His gospel is peace || Sunday, July 16, 2023 His law is love & His gospel is peace || Sunday, July 16, 2023 'It is all a matter of perspective, and Jesus is our perspective point.'

This morning Hannah continued our series through the Sermon on the Mount. We looked together at Jesus' teaching about the Law in Matthew 5:17-20.  We are learning together to walk in the way of Jesus and we hope you will be encouraged by this service.


]]> 'It is all a matter of perspective, and Jesus is our perspective point.'

This morning Hannah continued our series through the Sermon on the Mount. We looked together at Jesus' teaching about the Law in Matthew 5:17-20.  We are learning together to walk in the way of Jesus and we hope you will be encouraged by this service.


]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-13232972 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0700 2693 full false Blessed Are The Peacemakers || Sunday, May 7, 2023 Blessed Are The Peacemakers || Sunday, May 7, 2023 "Many think Jesus came to earth so you and I can have a special kind of spiritual experience and then go merrily along, as long as we pray and read our Bibles and develop intimacy with the unseen God but ignore the others-oriented life of justice and love and peace that Jesus embodied." Scot McKnight 

Hannah challenged us to not adopt a 'peace' that is found in disengaging from community and the world but stepping fully into those arenas and working to bring the Shalom of heaven to earth.    We hope you will be encouraged and challenged by this practical message.

]]> "Many think Jesus came to earth so you and I can have a special kind of spiritual experience and then go merrily along, as long as we pray and read our Bibles and develop intimacy with the unseen God but ignore the others-oriented life of justice and love and peace that Jesus embodied." Scot McKnight 

Hannah challenged us to not adopt a 'peace' that is found in disengaging from community and the world but stepping fully into those arenas and working to bring the Shalom of heaven to earth.    We hope you will be encouraged and challenged by this practical message.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-12805764 Mon, 08 May 2023 06:00:00 -0700 2746 full false Flipping The Script - A Hunger For Justice || Sunday, March 19,2023 Flipping The Script - A Hunger For Justice || Sunday, March 19,2023 "God has no other hands than ours.  If the sick are to be healed, it is our hands that will heal them.  If the lonely and the frightened are to be comforted, it is our embrace, not God's, that will comfort them.' Dorothy Solle

Hannah led us on an exploration of Jesus' 4th Beatitude this morning as we were called to justice and faithfulness.  We pray you will be encouraged, and provoked by this message, as we consider God's heart for justice in our world. 

]]> "God has no other hands than ours.  If the sick are to be healed, it is our hands that will heal them.  If the lonely and the frightened are to be comforted, it is our embrace, not God's, that will comfort them.' Dorothy Solle

Hannah led us on an exploration of Jesus' 4th Beatitude this morning as we were called to justice and faithfulness.  We pray you will be encouraged, and provoked by this message, as we consider God's heart for justice in our world. 

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-12706379 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0700 2386 full false A Pure Heart - Navigating Disappointment || Sunday, April 16, 2023 A Pure Heart - Navigating Disappointment || Sunday, April 16, 2023 "A pure heart is one without cynicism."  

This morning Hannah led us on an exploration of the 6th Beatitude - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.  She showed us how this applies to our 'today' instead of 'someday' and asked us to consider what we allow to disciple us in our disappointment.  

We hope you will be encouraged by this message.

]]> "A pure heart is one without cynicism."  

This morning Hannah led us on an exploration of the 6th Beatitude - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.  She showed us how this applies to our 'today' instead of 'someday' and asked us to consider what we allow to disciple us in our disappointment.  

We hope you will be encouraged by this message.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-12706247 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0700 2486 full false Blessed Are The Merciful || Sunday, April 2, 2023 Blessed Are The Merciful || Sunday, April 2, 2023 We continued our look at the Beatitudes this morning as Matt led us on an exploration of what mercy is, and some practical applications for us to daily grow in mercy.  We saw that mercy was bigger, richer, and with far broader implications than we may have previously considered.  

‘Mercy dares us to believe that the truest thing about us is not that we are broken, or flawed, but that we are beloved.’


]]> We continued our look at the Beatitudes this morning as Matt led us on an exploration of what mercy is, and some practical applications for us to daily grow in mercy.  We saw that mercy was bigger, richer, and with far broader implications than we may have previously considered.  

‘Mercy dares us to believe that the truest thing about us is not that we are broken, or flawed, but that we are beloved.’


]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-12572072 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0700 2567 full false Blessed Are The Humble || Sunday, March 5, 2023 Blessed Are The Humble || Sunday, March 5, 2023 We continued our look at the Beatitudes, focusing on Jesus' statement about humility.  In an increasingly polarized world where differences are viewed as threats toward us rather than teachers for us, we are invited to lower our defenses and walk in humility.

We hope you will be encouraged by this message as together we live into the way of Jesus.

]]> We continued our look at the Beatitudes, focusing on Jesus' statement about humility.  In an increasingly polarized world where differences are viewed as threats toward us rather than teachers for us, we are invited to lower our defenses and walk in humility.

We hope you will be encouraged by this message as together we live into the way of Jesus.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-12424560 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0700 2285 full false Follow The Thread || Sunday, February 5, 2023 Follow The Thread || Sunday, February 5, 2023 This Sunday Hannah started our series on the Beatitudes looking at 'Blessed are the poor in spirit.''  We were brilliantly invited to 'follow the thread' as she explored the blessing that is ours as we live into this life Jesus calls us to.  We hope you will be encouraged by this practical, life giving word.


]]> This Sunday Hannah started our series on the Beatitudes looking at 'Blessed are the poor in spirit.''  We were brilliantly invited to 'follow the thread' as she explored the blessing that is ours as we live into this life Jesus calls us to.  We hope you will be encouraged by this practical, life giving word.


]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-12188676 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0800 2339 full false With Us In The Waiting || Sunday, November 20, 2022 With Us In The Waiting || Sunday, November 20, 2022 This morning we talked about the seasons of waiting that we've all experienced.  Waiting for something to change, waiting for a resolution or reconciliation, waiting for a miracle, waiting for an answered prayer, waiting.  We drew some lessons from Abraham and Sarah's 25-year wait for a child and reminded ourselves that God is always WITH us in our waiting.   We pray you will be encouraged by this message.

]]> This morning we talked about the seasons of waiting that we've all experienced.  Waiting for something to change, waiting for a resolution or reconciliation, waiting for a miracle, waiting for an answered prayer, waiting.  We drew some lessons from Abraham and Sarah's 25-year wait for a child and reminded ourselves that God is always WITH us in our waiting.   We pray you will be encouraged by this message.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-11732600 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0800 2040 full false Living Uncomfortably Comfortable || Sunday, November 6, 2022 Living Uncomfortably Comfortable || Sunday, November 6, 2022 Today we wrapped up our series on the Holy Spirit.  We reviewed the ground we have covered and then looked at Jesus' promise to send us a Comforter, the Holy Spirit.  Our natural disposition is to seek comfort and live comfortably, but in doing so we can miss out on the comfort that Holy Spirit comes to bring us.  We asked ourselves, where are we stepping out of our comfort zones in response to Jesus' invitation to follow Him?  In stretching, in our relationships and associations, and our service, we have the opportunity to embrace the discomfort and experience the Comforter.

We pray you will be encouraged by this message.

]]> Today we wrapped up our series on the Holy Spirit.  We reviewed the ground we have covered and then looked at Jesus' promise to send us a Comforter, the Holy Spirit.  Our natural disposition is to seek comfort and live comfortably, but in doing so we can miss out on the comfort that Holy Spirit comes to bring us.  We asked ourselves, where are we stepping out of our comfort zones in response to Jesus' invitation to follow Him?  In stretching, in our relationships and associations, and our service, we have the opportunity to embrace the discomfort and experience the Comforter.

We pray you will be encouraged by this message.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-11643121 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0800 2246 full false The Spirt as Breath || Sunday, October 16, 2022 The Spirt as Breath || Sunday, October 16, 2022 We continued our series on the Holy Spirit this morning, and Matt invited us to look at the creative work of the Holy Spirit, and recognize the closeness of the Spirit to us.   We were encouraged to stop and listen to our breath, and be aware that the Spirit is closer to us than our breath.

We pray you will be encouraged as you listen to the message to partner with the Holy Spirit in the creative, and restorative work He is doing in the world.

]]> We continued our series on the Holy Spirit this morning, and Matt invited us to look at the creative work of the Holy Spirit, and recognize the closeness of the Spirit to us.   We were encouraged to stop and listen to our breath, and be aware that the Spirit is closer to us than our breath.

We pray you will be encouraged as you listen to the message to partner with the Holy Spirit in the creative, and restorative work He is doing in the world.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-11509733 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0700 1559 full false The Gifts of the Holy Spirit || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, October 2, 2022 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, October 2, 2022 We continued our series on the Holy Spirit this morning.  We started by recapping the last three messages in this series, and then we talked about Spiritual Gifts.  What is the context they are to operate in, and why they are given.  Paul invites us to 'eagerly desire' spiritual gifts (1 Cor 14:1), and we hope this message will encourage you and increase your desire to make yourself available to be used by Holy Spirit to operate in the gifts.

]]> We continued our series on the Holy Spirit this morning.  We started by recapping the last three messages in this series, and then we talked about Spiritual Gifts.  What is the context they are to operate in, and why they are given.  Paul invites us to 'eagerly desire' spiritual gifts (1 Cor 14:1), and we hope this message will encourage you and increase your desire to make yourself available to be used by Holy Spirit to operate in the gifts.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-11424942 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0700 2655 full false The Person and Presence of the Holy Spirit || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, Sept 18,2022 The Person and Presence of the Holy Spirit || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, Sept 18,2022 We're continuing on with our series on the Holy Spirit, and this morning Hannah spoke about the person and presence of the Holy Spirit. It was a great message with practical tools for engaging daily with the Holy Spirit and partnering with Him in the work of Jesus.

 "...the Holy Spirit shows us the generosity of God..." Hannah Mackie 

]]> We're continuing on with our series on the Holy Spirit, and this morning Hannah spoke about the person and presence of the Holy Spirit. It was a great message with practical tools for engaging daily with the Holy Spirit and partnering with Him in the work of Jesus.

 "...the Holy Spirit shows us the generosity of God..." Hannah Mackie 

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-11340183 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0700 2057 full false Led By The Spirit || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, September 4, 2022 Led By The Spirit || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, September 4, 2022 This morning we looked at what it means to be led by the Holy Spirit.  One of our values as a community is, 'We live Spirit-empowered.' But how do we do that, and what does a Holy Spirit-led life look like?  Please join us as we look to the scriptures to answer these and other questions about following the Holy Spirit. 

We hope this message will encourage you as you follow Jesus.

]]> This morning we looked at what it means to be led by the Holy Spirit.  One of our values as a community is, 'We live Spirit-empowered.' But how do we do that, and what does a Holy Spirit-led life look like?  Please join us as we look to the scriptures to answer these and other questions about following the Holy Spirit. 

We hope this message will encourage you as you follow Jesus.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-11259145 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0700 2203 full false Holy Spirit || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, August 21, 2022 Holy Spirit || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, August 21, 2022 Today we begin a several-week series looking at the Holy Spirit.  Who is the Holy Spirit?  What does the Holy Spirit do, and how can we partner with Him in the activity of God? One of our values is, 'We live Spirit empowered.' and we pray as we take these weeks and focus on the Holy Spirit that our understanding of the Holy Spirit will increase but even more so will our love for and partnership with Holy Spirit grow. 

We pray you are encouraged by this message. 

]]> Today we begin a several-week series looking at the Holy Spirit.  Who is the Holy Spirit?  What does the Holy Spirit do, and how can we partner with Him in the activity of God? One of our values is, 'We live Spirit empowered.' and we pray as we take these weeks and focus on the Holy Spirit that our understanding of the Holy Spirit will increase but even more so will our love for and partnership with Holy Spirit grow. 

We pray you are encouraged by this message. 

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-11175698 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0700 2450 full false A More Christlike Word w/Brad Jersak || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, August 7, 2022 A More Christlike Word w/Brad Jersak || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, August 7, 2022 Brad Jersak was with us again this morning to finish up his 'More Christlike' messages.  He taught us about the Emmaus Way of looking at scripture and how, as Jesus told us, all scripture points to Him.  We hope this message will not only encourage you but deepen your love for the scriptures and Jesus - the Word of God.

Q&R included at end of message.


]]> Brad Jersak was with us again this morning to finish up his 'More Christlike' messages.  He taught us about the Emmaus Way of looking at scripture and how, as Jesus told us, all scripture points to Him.  We hope this message will not only encourage you but deepen your love for the scriptures and Jesus - the Word of God.

Q&R included at end of message.


]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-11099889 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0700 3057 full false A More Christlike Way w/Brad Jersak || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, July 17, 2022 A More Christlike Way w/Brad Jersak || Sanctuary Church || Sunday, July 17, 2022 Brad Jersak was back with us again teaching us about the way of Jesus and how Jesus shows us what it is like to be fully human.  Walking us through the Beatitudes we saw the life and character of Jesus described in these beautiful qualities that we spend our lives growing in.

 Brad also shared about the benefits, and dangers of deconstruction depending on the voices we listen to.  While it can be good to strip away some of the manmade constructs that have been added to our faith over time, we never want to lose sight of Jesus.  Like art restoration, we want to remove the grime and layers that have accumulated so that we can grasp a more beautiful picture of Jesus.

 

We hope you enjoy the service and are encouraged in your journey of following Jesus.

]]> Brad Jersak was back with us again teaching us about the way of Jesus and how Jesus shows us what it is like to be fully human.  Walking us through the Beatitudes we saw the life and character of Jesus described in these beautiful qualities that we spend our lives growing in.

 Brad also shared about the benefits, and dangers of deconstruction depending on the voices we listen to.  While it can be good to strip away some of the manmade constructs that have been added to our faith over time, we never want to lose sight of Jesus.  Like art restoration, we want to remove the grime and layers that have accumulated so that we can grasp a more beautiful picture of Jesus.

 

We hope you enjoy the service and are encouraged in your journey of following Jesus.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-10975588 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0700 3020 full false Neighbouring and Wrestling With Fear || Sunday, July 3, 2022 Neighbouring and Wrestling With Fear || Sunday, July 3, 2022 This Sunday we wrapped up our series on Neighbouring.  We looked at two of the barriers that can stand in the way of us participating in what Jesus considers our top priority - time and fear.   Fear has the potential to paralyze and isolate us.   Because of the powerful influence it can have on our lives the most often repeated encouragement in the scriptures is, 'don't be afraid!'  

We hope you will be encouraged by the message as you continue responding to Jesus' beautiful invitation to follow Him.

]]> This Sunday we wrapped up our series on Neighbouring.  We looked at two of the barriers that can stand in the way of us participating in what Jesus considers our top priority - time and fear.   Fear has the potential to paralyze and isolate us.   Because of the powerful influence it can have on our lives the most often repeated encouragement in the scriptures is, 'don't be afraid!'  

We hope you will be encouraged by the message as you continue responding to Jesus' beautiful invitation to follow Him.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-10898168 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0700 2257 full false A More Christlike God w/Brad Jersak || Sanctuary Church || Sunday June 19, 2022 A More Christlike God w/Brad Jersak || Sanctuary Church || Sunday June 19, 2022 We had guest speaker Brad Jersak teaching us about what God is like (hint: look at Jesus). We looked at the truth that God’s very nature is love, most perfectly displayed as Jesus hung on the cross. The more we grasp God’s love, the more we realize it is wider, longer, higher, and deeper than we could ever grasp (Ephesians 3:14-21).

For more information on this topic please consider reading Brad’s book -  A More Christlike God .

]]> We had guest speaker Brad Jersak teaching us about what God is like (hint: look at Jesus). We looked at the truth that God’s very nature is love, most perfectly displayed as Jesus hung on the cross. The more we grasp God’s love, the more we realize it is wider, longer, higher, and deeper than we could ever grasp (Ephesians 3:14-21).

For more information on this topic please consider reading Brad’s book -  A More Christlike God .

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-10818937 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0700 2819 full false A Lifestyle Of Neighbouring || Sunday June 5, 2022 A Lifestyle Of Neighbouring || Sunday June 5, 2022 Neighbouring is a way of life far more than it is an event.  This Sunday we looked at a very familiar story Jesus told about neighbouring to learn what a lifestyle of neighbouring looks like, and why this is priority one for Jesus.

Discussion Questions:
1. How is neighbouring more of a lifestyle than it is an event?

2. How can neighbouring increase our dependence on the Holy Spirit?

3. How is neighbouring an issue of discipleship that forms Jesus in us?

]]> Neighbouring is a way of life far more than it is an event.  This Sunday we looked at a very familiar story Jesus told about neighbouring to learn what a lifestyle of neighbouring looks like, and why this is priority one for Jesus.

Discussion Questions:
1. How is neighbouring more of a lifestyle than it is an event?

2. How can neighbouring increase our dependence on the Holy Spirit?

3. How is neighbouring an issue of discipleship that forms Jesus in us?

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-10745942 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700 1733 full false The Eucharist || Sunday, May 15,2022 The Eucharist || Sunday, May 15,2022 This week we had Fr Chad Block from Via Church Langley join us.  He shared  a teaching about the Eucharist and then led us in participating in the Table together.  It was a beautiful and powerful reminder of the presence of Jesus with us. 

]]> This week we had Fr Chad Block from Via Church Langley join us.  He shared  a teaching about the Eucharist and then led us in participating in the Table together.  It was a beautiful and powerful reminder of the presence of Jesus with us. 

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-10622264 Sun, 15 May 2022 15:00:00 -0700 2144 full false Loving Our Neighbours || Sunday May 1, 2022 Loving Our Neighbours || Sunday May 1, 2022 What if when Jesus called us to love our neighbours He meant our actual neighbours?  This Sunday we began a series on Neighbouring and saw that believing and saying the right things is not enough, Jesus calls us to actually DO something.  We all have the capacity to justify or rationalize our inaction in responding to Jesus but as we respond we learn to live by the Spirit and become more like Jesus.

Please join us in learning to live out Jesus' priority on loving our neighbours.

]]> What if when Jesus called us to love our neighbours He meant our actual neighbours?  This Sunday we began a series on Neighbouring and saw that believing and saying the right things is not enough, Jesus calls us to actually DO something.  We all have the capacity to justify or rationalize our inaction in responding to Jesus but as we respond we learn to live by the Spirit and become more like Jesus.

Please join us in learning to live out Jesus' priority on loving our neighbours.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-10538915 Sun, 01 May 2022 17:00:00 -0700 2182 full false Crossing Lines || Easter Sunday April 17, 2022 Crossing Lines || Easter Sunday April 17, 2022 The Resurrection of Jesus is the validation of His life, ministry, message, and example.  Just before He was betrayed and arrested He gave His followers a mandate  - love one another in the same way that I have loved you (John 13:34) - and then He displayed was perfect love looks like on the Cross.

During His life, one of the ways Jesus constantly showed love was His love-motivated propensity to move through barriers and cross established lines.  This Sunday we looked at some of the lines He crossed, how that was carried on by the early church, and the invitation we have to extend His example.

]]> The Resurrection of Jesus is the validation of His life, ministry, message, and example.  Just before He was betrayed and arrested He gave His followers a mandate  - love one another in the same way that I have loved you (John 13:34) - and then He displayed was perfect love looks like on the Cross.

During His life, one of the ways Jesus constantly showed love was His love-motivated propensity to move through barriers and cross established lines.  This Sunday we looked at some of the lines He crossed, how that was carried on by the early church, and the invitation we have to extend His example.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-10507303 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700 2525 full false Joining Jesus in His Work || Sunday March 20/22 Joining Jesus in His Work || Sunday March 20/22 We finished up our Deeply Formed series looking at Jesus’ invitation to join Him in the work He is doing.  All of our lives are sacred and can be ministry as we approach it with, and for Jesus.

]]> We finished up our Deeply Formed series looking at Jesus’ invitation to join Him in the work He is doing.  All of our lives are sacred and can be ministry as we approach it with, and for Jesus.

]]> Sanctuary Church Buzzsprout-10380645 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 23:00:00 -0700 2042 full false The Cross || Sunday April 3/22 The Cross || Sunday April 3/22 "On the Cross, Jesus didn't change God's disposition towards us, He revealed God's disposition towards us."

On the Cross,  Jesus eradicated the sin barrier, conquered the power of death and sin, and reconciled us to God.  This is called atonement, which can easily be understood by breaking down the word -  'at one ment'  - making us one with God again.

There are many theories as to how Jesus did this on the Cross and they are called Atonement Theories.  They are humans' best efforts to explain HOW Jesus was able to accomplish what He did.  It is very important to keep in mind that it is Jesus that saves, not a particular theory.

But, the atonement theory that we believe does have a significant influence on our perspective of God, and how we see ourselves and others.  Today we looked at 5 atonement theories and considered the implications of each.  We hope that as you listen to this message your understanding of God's love will be magnified.


]]> "On the Cross, Jesus didn't change God's disposition towards us, He revealed God's disposition towards us."

On the Cross,  Jesus eradicated the sin barrier, conquered the power of death and sin, and reconciled us to God.  This is called atonement, which can easily be understood by breaking down the word -  'at one ment'  - making us one with God again.

There are many theories as to how Jesus did this on the Cross and they are called Atonement Theories.  They are humans' best efforts to explain HOW Jesus was able to accomplish what He did.  It is very important to keep in mind that it is Jesus that saves, not a particular theory.

But, the atonement theory that we believe does have a significant influence on our perspective of God, and how we see ourselves and others.  Today we looked at 5 atonement theories and considered the implications of each.  We hope that as you listen to this message your understanding of God's love will be magnified.


]]> Scott Buzzsprout-10377545 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0700 2194 full false