Sara dives into the biblical history of altars—from the garden to the cross—and explains how we can partner with God’s heart through repentance, unity, and contending intercession. Discover how our prayers, our posture, and our compassion can shift the spiritual atmosphere of San Francisco and the North Bay, turning "desolate places" into ground for revival.

Main Scripture Text: Luke 19:41, Psalm 25:14, Ezekiel 47, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Whether you are a parent, single, or an empty-nester, every believer is called to raise up spiritual sons and daughters. Discover three practical steps to transforming your household's spiritual atmosphere: getting a clear vision, tearing down false altars (like careerism, comfort, and screens), and building a beautiful, faith-filled environment that the next generation never wants to leave.

Speaker: Tim Harms

Main Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Exploring Genesis 1:26-28, we learn that we were originally created in the image of God—who is love itself. However, when sin entered the world, we placed ourselves on the throne of our own hearts, desperately trying to govern and fulfill our own need for love. Discover the true power of the Gospel: Jesus didn't just die to forgive your sins; He died to dethrone the tyrant of self and offer you a completely new heart filled with His Holy Spirit.

Speaker: Billy Atkins

Main Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Tim explores the "Joy of Missing Out" (JOMO), shifting our perspective from what we give up to what we gain when we create space for God to move. If God comes where He is wanted, the question we must ask ourselves is: Is there room in your life for Him to come?

Main Verse

"A double-minded man is unstable in all they do." — James 1:8

In this powerful message marking the one-year anniversary of Sanctuary Church in San Francisco, Pastor Tim Harms dives into John 4:4-42. Discover how one encounter with the real Jesus—the one who crosses every cultural barrier and knows your "real authentic self"—can transform a life of shame into a spring of eternal life.

If you feel like you’re at the end of your rope, remember: God’s address is right there. It’s time to leave your jar behind and experience a sanctuary that satisfies the deepest longings of your soul.

Main text: 1 Peter 2:4–5, 9

Main Text: John 6

Main Text: John 2:1–11; John 15:9–12

Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–22

Main Text: Psalm 16:11 "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

Simeon’s encounter leads to worship, freedom from the fear of death, and a life caught up in God’s greater story of salvation. This message invites us to consider whether we are simply open to Jesus, or truly hungry for more of Him.

A reflective and pastoral message on Advent, consecration, lament, hope, and the work of the Holy Spirit in everyday life.

Scripture Focus:

Luke 2:25–35

Scripture focus

Luke 1:67 to 79

1 Corinthians 12 and 14

John 3:16 to 17

Joni invites us to prepare for Advent the way Mary did, learning to rejoice in God’s promises, embrace humility, and receive the coming of Christ as a gift given not only to the world but to each of us personally.

We look at how the letter to the Ephesians moves from sit, to walk, to stand and what it means to stand our ground in a world filled with chaos, temptation and pressure. Together we explore:

The reality that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil

Why we need the full armor of God, not selective pieces

The belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness guarding our mind and heart

The gospel of peace as footwear that helps us stay steady and move with purpose

The shield of faith that extinguishes flaming arrows of lies, shame and accusation

The helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, the word of God, applied by the Holy Spirit

Prayer as the way we actually put the armor on and keep standing

We walk through a challenging passage that touches gender roles, parenting, slavery in the first century, and the nature of authority and submission. With pastoral sensitivity and historical context, this sermon shows how the gospel both confronts broken power structures and dignifies every person.

Scriptures referenced

Genesis 1 to 2

Exodus 20

Matthew 5, Matthew 19

Ephesians 2 and 5

John 1

Romans 5

Revelation 21

We’re reminded that identity in Christ is not only personal but communal—rooted in the oneness of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The church is God’s chosen vehicle to spread His glory and love throughout the earth.

Discover how spiritual gifts work together to build up the Body of Christ, how love matures us into Christlike character, and how the Church reflects the very heart of the Trinity.

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We’re reminded that identity in Christ is not only personal but communal—rooted in the oneness of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The church is God’s chosen vehicle to spread His glory and love throughout the earth.

Discover how spiritual gifts work together to build up the Body of Christ, how love matures us into Christlike character, and how the Church reflects the very heart of the Trinity.

We recap chapters 1–2 (adoption, grace, unity), then read Ephesians 3 and reflect on how God forms a new humanity in Christ—Jew and Gentile together—displaying his wisdom to rulers and authorities. We consider living as a “signpost of the age to come,” and we close by praying Paul’s prayer (Eph 3:14–21) over our community.

Key Scriptures: Ephesians 1–3; Ephesians 3:6, 10, 14–21

Series: New Humans (Ephesians) | Sanctuary Church

Reflection Questions

What does Ephesians 3 reveal about who God is and what He’s doing through the church?

Where do you sense Christ inviting you to “let Him dwell” more deeply in your heart?

How can our community embody God’s multi-colored wisdom in a divided world?

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In this message, we dive deep into Ephesians 1:1–14 to discover what God says about who we are in Him. From being chosen and adopted to being redeemed and sealed with the Holy Spirit, this passage shows us the unshakable truth of our identity as believers.

Part 2: Grace & The Law

The Parable of the Lost Son

2 Corinthians 5:18–20

Matthew 21:43

John 15:1–2

1 Peter 4:10

1 Timothy 4:14

2 Corinthians 4:7

Matthew 25:34–36

2 Thessalonians 2:1–4

2 Thessalonians 2:13–15

Hebrews 10:24–25

Revelation 21:1–5

Revelation 21:4

Romans 8:18

1 Corinthians 15:26

1 Corinthians 15:54–55

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

Revelation 21:24–26

1 Corinthians 13:12

Romans 8:21

2 Peter 3:13

Philippians 2:9–11

1 Corinthians 15:51–52

1 John 3:2

Philippians 3:20–21

Revelation 2:26

1 Corinthians 6:1–3

Romans 8:19

Revelation 21:3

1 Corinthians 13:12

Revelation 1

Ress of Jesus

The River From the Temple

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God

1 Timothy 4:14–16

2 Timothy 1:6

Numbers 6:22–27

1 Corinthians 14:1

Matthew 10:5–8

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve

Galatians 4:1-7 

1 Corinthians 10

1 Corinthians 12

The Plot Against Jesus

Jesus Honors a Syrophoenician Woman’s Faith

Mark 7:1-2

That Which Defiles

Mark 6: 30-44

Matthew 1: 18-25

Luke 2 1-21

Luke 1: 5-25, 39-45, 57-66

Hope this Advent:

Just Jesus: Pt. 18 

Worth Living and Dying for

Genesis 12:1-10

Title: Hearing God’s Voice

Speaker: Danny Bartlett

Description: Danny Bartlett shares about how we should “eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially prophesy” and some simple steps to begin to do so.

Just Jesus Pt. 17

Mark 6:1-13 (A Prophet Without Honor)

Just Jesus Pt. 16

Mark 5:21-43 (Jesus Raises a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman)

Philippians 2:12-13 ( Do Everything Without Grumbling)

Just Jesus Pt. 15

Mark 5:1-20 (Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man)

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

September 4, 2022

Just Jesus Pt 14:

Mark 4:35-41(Jesus Calms the Storm)

Just Jesus #13: God can do so much with so little

Mark 4:21-34 (The Parable of the Mustard Seed)

1 Peter 4:7-1 (The end of all things is near)

Just Jesus: Pt. 12

Mark Ch 4:1-20 (The a parable of the sower)

Mark 3:20-34

Scripture | Jude 20-21

Scripture | Mark 3:7-19

Scripture: Mark 2:23-3:6

1. Authority as crucial for peace and joy
2. Anger as crucial to know His love

Jesus reframes fasting for the new covenant. It speaks of and stirs up 2 things:

1. A Love Sick sorrow because the groom is not here
2. 2. An eager excitement as the groom will soon return

Scripture:

Mark Ch.2:18-22

Scripture | Matthew 2:13-17

Mark Ch. 2:1- 12

Just Jesus Pt. 5 | Our Response Matters

Scripture | Mark 1 v. 35-45

Notes from Sermon:

1.) The Mistakes We Make

• Assuming with Jesus
• Demanding with Jesus
• Clumsy with Jesus

2.) The Marvel of Jesus' Response

• Grace allow us to still know he's proud of me, patient with me and takes pleasure in me.

Mark 1:21-34

Luke 4:31-41

John 19

The Orthodoxy of the Resurrection

Breaking the Silence:

Malachi 4:5-6

Ephesians 3:14-21

Sanctuary Retreat | Mission Springs

The Power of Words to Transform:

Genesis 18:17-19

Genesis 49

The Concept of Blessing:

Matthew 3:16-17

Ephesians 1:3-8

Jeremiah 29:11-12

James 3:2, 5:12

Ephesians 1:4

Jeremiah 31:3

Hebrews 13:5

Psalms 139:17-18

House Church

Scripture | Mark 1:9-14

Guest speaker | Martin Segal

Walking on Water

Just Jesus | Power to the Powerless | Eyes on Him in a time of deconstruction and disappointment.

Mark 1:1-8

Scripture : Mark 6:30-44

Matthew 6:19-33

2 Corinthians 8:1-9 & 9:6-15

(LUX Studios)

Jan 2022 : King Over the Chaos

Psalm 105

Guest speakers:

Pastors Travis & Tiffany Aicklen of Radiant Church

w/ Radiant Gap Year students.

Biblical foundations for Charismatic Christianity.

Special message in light of change to rhythms.

Luke Ch 10:5-8

Prayer Part 2: Heal the sick, proclaim the kingdom

Luke Ch 10 v9

(LUX Studios)

Luke Ch 10

1. From fear to courage

2. From guilt to joy

3. From self reliance to dependence

Genesis 12:1-4

(LUX Studios)

(DogPatch)

"This week, we’ll be entering back into the story of Gideon, exploring what this ancient tale might teach us today. Just like Gideon, we’ve had the profound privilege of receiving our identity from God: his beloved child. And like Gideon, we’ve all received a daunting and yet compelling call on our lives: to see a life-giving, reproducing church planted in San Francisco. But before Gideon gets to jump into the action, there’s something else God has for him to do… right in his own home.

The story of Gideon might just reveal that before we jump head-first back into church-planting post-COVID, God has some other work for us first." -Tim Harms

The Northgate Equipping Sessions | Session 3

Luke 6:12-19, 40, John 14:12 & 2 Cor. 3:2

The primary lense through which to view reality is a relational one. More than the lense of success, wealth, health or anything else. RELATIONSHIPS MATTER MOST & in which case your PERSONAL PRESENCE is paramount.

Today Tom explored 3 Qs:

1). What do I mean?

2). Why is this important?

3). How can we take some steps forward?

Questions and Response:

1. What would Jesus say is success for Sanctuary?

Making disciples. Disciple being someone who is following the Rabbi. Relationship progression with Him as key success in the "Up" alongside relationship in the "In" & "Out" (city around us.)

2. What to do in response?

First step is measuring and treasuring every step we make in the 'Up, In and Out,' which overcomes the voice of shame that focuses on not being enough. In contrast, Jesus/Heaven celebrate each and every step we/others take in the 'Up, In and Out.'

Discussion Questions:

What steps can you celebrate you've taken in the 'Up, In and Out' recently?

Which of these 3 dimensions do you feel most encouraged by? Which most challenged?

What effect do you feel when in your mind body and soul when you start to measure and treasure these steps you've taken?

What steps might Jesus want you to take in partnering with Jesus in His discipling of others?

The Scouts were used as illustration of an organization that seems both clear on its metric of success (being prepared) and good at both measuring and treasuring small stepson the way to that vision (badges and cheering each other on as they are given out.)

(North Gate Building)

(North Gate Building)

(Golden Gate Park)

(Golden Gate Park)

(Golden Gate Park)

SPECTACULAR talk on how JESUS has shaped all of history.