Sunday Teachings - Sanctuary Community Church

11/23/25 David borrows from the new book Reading the Bible on Turtle Island by Sanctuary member Chris Hoklotubbe. David looks at how the book invites an openness to the gifts and spiritual practices of indigenous traditions because many reflect the Bible's portrayal of spiritual experiences. For example, in the Transfiguration story, Jesus experiences the presence of his ancestors (Moses and...

11/16/25 Tom explores some of the origins of the Hebrew language and its implications for the Bible and our interpretations today.

11/9/25 James Tutson preaches on how we can use our imagination to connect with God. James invites us to ask, "What if God is more generous than that?"

11/2/25 Adey asks how flexible and changeable our image of God is.

10/26/25 David celebrates Halloween by reading Ghosts in the House! by Kazuno Kohara and then diving into a Cain's genealogy from Genesis 4. Shout out to Internal Family Systems.

10/19/25 Tom offers a bold alternate interpretation to the parable of the prodigal son.

10/12/25 This Sunday we spotlight HANDS ON FAITH, and Adey looks at how each person has something unique and specific to contribute to the cause of justice.

10/5/25 David dispels some Bible interpretation errors related to the second coming of Jesus and then examines the diverse and contradictory images in the Bible regarding the afterlife.

9/28/25 Tom wades through the surprising parables of Luke 15.

9/21/25 Adey reflects on the story of Jesus talking to a woman at a well in John 4.