Sanctus Church Audio Sermons

We all feel it. The world these days feels shaky, scary, shifting, and uncertain. In this last week of our walk through Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Jon explores the reassuring words of our Judge, Lord, and Saviour, who promises that no matter what storms we face, he is a firm and eternal foundation we can depend on without fail. Jesus's assurances don't just stand in this life, but he will stand as our advocate when we are ultimately judged by our Creator if we surrender our lives to his power and kingdom. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication Date: February 15, 2026

Can't we all just get along? Is there really only one right way to do life? Today Pastor Jon tackles one of the most challenging passages of the the Sermon on the Mount for modern listeners. There is only one way, one gate, one door to salvation and it is Jesus Christ. We can tell the right teachers and leaders by the fruit they bear in their lives, whether they point to themselves and human effort or they point to Jesus, and only the latter are real sheep of the True Shepherd. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: February 8, 2026

We've all attempted something in our lives that was so difficult we eventually ask ourselves, is it even worth it? Sometimes we can even think that about our prayer life. Pastor Jon looks at Matthew 7:7-12 to see what Jesus had to say about prayer and perseverance. He explores what was meant by asking, seeking and knocking; and how Jesus encourages us to keep praying, keep asking for the Holy Spirit, and to always know that God hears and answers, be it with a yes, no, or wait. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: February 1, 2026

Is judgement always a bad thing? Pastor Lucas looks at the difference between wise discernment and condemnation of others without mercy. We need to look at other people through the lens of Jesus's compassion, not comparison to ourselves. But Jesus's words also tell us to examine our own behaviour with eyes that have been purified and humbled by Jesus's love. Speaker: Lucas Prado Publication: January 25, 2026

How many times have worried that what you're wearing isn't flattering enough? Or if what you have, do, or are is good enough when compared to the next guy? Pastor Angela looks at what Jesus said about worry, about what promises Jesus made to his followers, and how we can properly manage our worldly concerns with a heavenly perspective. If we seek his kingdom first, put the God first in our lives, we will find that all of our other needs are taken care of.  Speaker: Angela Mason Publication: January 18, 2025

What or who do you trust to get or give you what you need? As children, we rely on our parents, but as adults it's easy to slip into the error that we are the ultimate provider for ourselves and our families. Pastor Jon looks at Jesus's teaching in the Sermon on the Mount that exposes the reality that all we build or collect in this world will pass away, but the treasure built up in heaven will be secure for the coming age. Whatever we worship, whatever our hearts truly seek, that place our souls are homesick for, will be where we find our greatest treasure.    Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: January 11, 2025

We do not live in a culture that makes it easy to go without. So when we voluntarily give something up, we usually look for applause. Pastor Jon turns to look at Biblical fasting, how it expresses right heart motives. Jon works through the six Biblical reasons for fasting, what fasting should and shouldn't look like, and how fasting works into the Christian walk.   Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: January 4, 2025

The Magi, the Three Wise Men, the Kings of the East - there are several names by which we call the three figurines in the creche that brought baby Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In our last teaching on the Kings of Christmas for 2025, Pastor Lucas looks at the kings from the east who came a long way to seek out and meet this new born king, Jesus Christ.  Speaker: Lucas Prado Publication: December 28, 2025

Merry Christmas - the King has come! Whether you are already a Christian, or if you are just seeking answers to some big questions, you've come to the right place! Here on Christmas Eve, we celebrate the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Christ Jesus, who came to offer all of us to life in his loving kingdom.  Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: December 24, 2025

Christmas involves quite a few kings. When Jesus, the King of Kings, entered the world, there were already earthly kings that Jesus's Kingdom challenged. Pastor Jon compares Jesus's holy, eternal, and powerful Kingdom to the limited and dark ones of Caesar and Herod. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: December 21, 2025

Jesus is the King of Christmas. But did you realize he's not the only king involved in the amazing rescue story that we celebrate at Christmastime? Pastor Jon starts our examination of powers - and specifically the power of Evil in the world - and how the Christmas story destroyed the lasting power of Evil so it no longer owns us - all because of Jesus.  Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: December 14, 2025

Join us as Pastor Jon and Pastor Lucas step through the details of Plan 3! Learn how we are aiming to grow in discipleship both within Sanctus Church and by expanding the reach of the Good News of Jesus in our communities and beyond! It's an exciting week you won't want to miss! Speaker: Jon Thompson and Lucas Prado Publication: December 7, 2025

What is Sanctus Church's role in God's Kingdom? Join us for another Vision Sunday where Jon refreshes our vision of what church is meant to look like, what discipleship is, where we have guaranteed places of encounter with God, and how this directs the future of Sanctus Church. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: November 23, 2025

One of the most well-known, well-loved, oft-used, most-memorized passages of all of scripture is the part of the Sermon on the Mount commonly called The Lord's Prayer. Pastor Jon steps us through the passage, examining what it expresses about God, and what it calls us to do as members of God's Kingdom.  Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: November 16, 2025

What do you think your legacy will be on Earth? How about in Heaven? Pastor Jon helps us grapple with what actually matters: serving God, not human desires. He looks at how we submit and serve God determines what of our lives is remembered, what is redeemed, and what ripples into eternity.  Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: November 9, 2025

How we react to mistreatment is a heart thing. Pastor Angela looks at how Jesus talked about retribution and how we, as Christians, are called to respond to insults and anger with restraint and humility, because members of Christ's kingdom know that love is stronger than revenge. Speaker: Angela Mason Publication: November 2, 2025

We live in a culture that thrives on lies, full of ideas like post-truth, my truth, fake news, alternative facts, and truth decay. Pastor Jon challenges our society's acceptance of lies with the absolute truth of Jesus and his world-rocking teachings on lying, vows, and oaths.  Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: October 26, 2025

There is no one untouched by divorce, either directly or indirectly. Despite its prevalence, there is a lot of confusion on how Christians are supposed to understand divorce. Pastor Jon tackles the issue with the Biblical truth Jesus spoke in the Sermon on the Mount, explaining how God views divorce, what the reasons for divorce might be, and how we as Christian and member of Christian community are to view divorce. It is a valuable and needed teaching. As Jon says, for some, you will find freedom that you did not have, for others conviction, for all, clarity. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: October 19, 2025

Sex has always been a hot topic, even back in Jesus's day. Pastor Jon looks at what Jesus taught about sex, adultery, love, and lust and how it all applies to our lives today.  Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication: October 12, 2025

Anger is everywhere. Anger is easy. So much of our emotional life is conditioned by our anger. Pastor Lucas acknowledges our human inclination to anger, but walks us through how we can overcome anger with love, a love that we have because God first loved us.  Speaker: Lucas Prado Publication: October 05, 2025