Sanctuary Church San Francisco
Religion & Spirituality
About
Sanctuary is a church plant in the heart of San Francisco, where we seek to both honor God’s Word and live by His Spirit. For us, success is loving well, one person at a time.
Episodes
- The Joy of Being Found
In this message from Sanctuary Church San Francisco, Bekka Woodley uses Luke 15 parables to discuss God's pursuit of people. The message highlights that individuals do not need to earn their way back to God, who instead embraces and restor…
- The Joy of Reward
This message from Sanctuary Church San Francisco, featuring Pastor Tim Harms, addresses the human struggle for significance. Drawing from the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), it posits that God, a generous Father, entrusts indivi…
- From Attending to Belonging: Pull Up a Seat at the Table
Guest speaker John Privett examines Ephesians 2, discussing how Jesus's sacrifice established the church as a family, not just a place for consumption. The message focuses on the transition from merely attending to truly belonging within t…
- Joy of the Table
In this message, Sara Davis discusses the Parable of the Great Banquet from Luke 14, likening the Kingdom of God to a great party. She encourages listeners to consider distractions and embrace the invitation to a satisfying feast.
- The Joy Of Discovery
This message from Sanctuary Church San Francisco discusses the parables of The Hidden Treasure and The Pearl of Great Price from Matthew 13. It suggests that the discovery of the Kingdom of God makes cultural obsessions with optimization u…
- Easter 2026
"No matter how you got here... if you walk through those doors this morning, you are enough to be loved. Your story matters. It matters to us, but most importantly, it matters to God." In this moving Easter message, Tim Harms explores the…
- Altar of the Region
In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Sara Davis concludes our "Altars" series by exploring what it means to build a Regional Altar. Just as Jesus wept over Jerusalem, He continues to weep over the brokenness of our cities today. The quest…
- Altar of the Home
In this powerful message from the "Make Room" Easter series, Tim Harms explores what it means to build an "Altar of the Home." Looking at the alarming decline in faith among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, Tim challenges the church to master the most…
- Altar of the Heart
In this week's continuation of the "Make Room" series, Billy Atkins dives deep into what it means to make room for God in our hearts. Starting with a vulnerable personal story of everyday frustration, Billy reveals how our emotional reacti…
- The Joy Of Missing Out
In this kickoff to our new sermon series, "Make Room," preacher Tim Harms invites us to re-evaluate the "thorns" in our lives that crowd out our spiritual hunger. Drawing from the concept of building altars—places of consecration and memor…
- Experiencing Sanctuary: Extending Sanctuary
What are you actually hoping your "wells" will give you? Whether it’s the hustle, the scroll, or the constant need for control, we all have things we run to that leave us thirsty. In this powerful message marking the one-year anniversary o…
- Experiencing Sanctuary: Becoming Community and Growing Together
To be human is to change. The question is not: Am I becoming a person? It’s: Who or what am I becoming?" In this installment of our "Experiencing Sanctuary" series, Sara Davis explores the beauty and messiness of spiritual formation in com…
- Experiencing Sanctuary: How to Nourish Your Soul in a Hectic World
In a "crazy, hectic, busy world," what are you using to nourish your soul? As we celebrate our first anniversary at Sanctuary Church, Tim Harms dives into John 6 to explore what it means to find true sanctuary in Jesus. Discover how to mov…
- The Secret Joy of the Servant
In the conclusion of the "Cultivating Joy" series, Tim Harms challenges the common pursuit of self-centered happiness. Drawing from Jesus' first miracle—turning water into wine—Tim highlights that the servants were the only ones who truly…
- The Most Punk Rock Thing You Can Do is Have Joy
As the year begins, God is bringing clarity that produces boldness and speed. Guest speaker Travis Aicklen explores the theology of joy, challenging the idea that spiritual life and sensory pleasure are incompatible. Drawing from the life…
- The Year of Joy: Finding Your Way to the Source
In this message, Tim Harms kicks off the Cultivating Joy Series at Sanctuary Church. Addressing the modern crisis of joylessness in America, Tim explores why prosperity, convenience, and status often fail to produce deep-seated happiness.…
- Seeing Jesus and Living Without Fear | Simeon’s Song - Christmas Mixtape
During Advent, we reflect on the songs surrounding the birth of Jesus. In this message, we look at Simeon’s Song from Luke 2 and what it teaches us about personally encountering Jesus in the here and now. Simeon’s encounter leads to worshi…
- The Waiting Room is the Weight Room | Zechariah's Song - Christmas Mixtape
In this Advent message, Tim explains why Advent teaches us to wait with hope, then walks through Zechariah’s story and his prophetic song. We explore how waiting is not passive but preparation, how God finishes what He starts, and how Jesu…
- Have a Holly, Jolly, Joyful, Humble & Deeply Personal Christmas | Mary's Song - Christmas Mixtape
In this Advent message, Mary’s Song, Joni walks us through Luke 1 26 to 56 and the story of Mary receiving the news that she will carry Jesus. Together we look at Mary’s encounter with the angel, her visit to Elizabeth, and the Magnificat,…
- Standing in the Armor of God
In this message on Ephesians 6, we walk verse by verse through the armor of God and learn how to face real spiritual battles with the strength of Jesus, not our own effort. We look at how the letter to the Ephesians moves from sit, to walk…
- The Gospel in Our Relationships
In this message from Ephesians 5:21 to 6:9, we explore how the gospel reaches into the most ordinary and intimate parts of life. Paul moves from the heights of theology to the everyday realities of marriage, parenting, and work, showing th…
- Building Rivendells
Come and See Weekend at Sanctuary Church. We paused our New Humans series to sit in Psalm 46 and the vision of the City of God. Distinct, dependent, durable. A call to build little Rivendells where the presence of God heals, equips, and se…
- Living in the Light
In this message from Ephesians 5, Billy walks through the orthodox Christian vision of sex and marriage, why that vision is for human flourishing, and how Jesus calls us out of darkness into his light. He surveys Genesis, the Ten Commandme…
- The New Humanity Starts Here
In this message from Sanctuary SF’s “New Humans” series, we explore Ephesians 4:1–16 and what it means to live as a unified, Spirit-filled community shaped by love. We’re reminded that identity in Christ is not only personal but communal—r…
- Unity, not Uniformity
In this message from Sanctuary SF’s “New Humans” series, we explore Ephesians 4:1–16 and what it means to live as a unified, Spirit-filled community shaped by love. We’re reminded that identity in Christ is not only personal but communal—r…
- Why Bother with the Church?
In this message from our New Humans series through Ephesians, we walk through Ephesians 3: the revealed mystery of Christ, the church as God’s manifold wisdom, and Paul’s powerful prayer that we would know the love of Christ that surpasses…
- The Place Where God Kicks His Feet Up
In this message, we explore how the gospel creates a new family in Christ. Paul reminds us in Ephesians 2:11–22 that through Jesus, the dividing walls of hostility are torn down, and people from every background are brought near by His blo…
- From Zombies to Billionaires
Hi! Welcome to Sanctuary Church SF. We’re so glad you’re here! This is the place to watch our latest sermons, be encouraged in your faith, and stay connected with what God is doing in and through Sanctuary Church in San Francisco.
- Music in the Rubble
In this message from Ephesians 1:15–23 , we dive into Paul’s powerful prayer for the church — a prayer for new vision, spiritual wisdom, and resurrection power. Discover how prayer opens the eyes of your heart to see what God sees, and how…
- Finding Your True Identity in Christ!
Who are you, really? In a world that constantly tries to define us by our past, our failures, our appearance, or our success, God has already given us a greater identity in Christ. In this message, we dive deep into Ephesians 1:1–14 to dis…
- New Humans - Intro to Ephesians
New Humans - Intro to Ephesians
- Ask, Anything *According
Travis kicks off our 21 Days of prayer!
- What Worship Really Does To You
Sumer Psalms - Psalm 95 - Worship
- Receiving a New Identity
Receiving a New Identity. Part 4 of You Don't Got This (And Why That's Good News)
- Peace, Power, Purpose. What Jesus Has Given Us!
Peace, Power, Purpose. What Jesus Has Given Us!
- Grace & Works
Part 3 of You Don't Got This (And Why That's Good News). Grace & Works
- Bekka Woodley | You Don't Got This | Grace & Sin
You don't Got This (And Why That's Good News). Part 2: Grace & The Law
- Tim Harms | You Don't Got This | Grace & The Law
You Don't Got This | Grace & The Law
- Tim Harms | Spiritual Fathering In An Adrift Age
Spiritual Fathering In An Adrift Age
- Sara Davis | What Now: Finding Jesus In Fear
What Now: Finding Jesus In Fear
- Tom Shaw | What Now: Finding Jesus In Disappointment
What Now: Finding Jesus In Disappointment
- Billy Atkins | What Now: Finding Jesus In Failure
What Now: Finding Jesus In Failure
- Bekka Woodley, Joni Toombs & Sara Davis | Mother's Day Service
Mother's Day at Sanctuary
- Tim Harms | What Now : Finding Jesus in Doubt
John 20:24–29
- Sara Davis | What Now : Finding Jesus in Grief
John 20:11–18
- Tim Harms | Easter Sunday: See For Yourself
John 20:1–5
- Billy Atkins | The Impact You Long For: I am the True Vine
John 15:1–5
- Tim Harms | The Direction You Long For: I am the Way, the Truth & the Life
John 14:6
- Travis Aicklen | The Hope You Long For: I am the Resurrection & the Life
John 11:1-51
- Sara Davis | The Care You Long For: I am the Good Shepherd
John 10:11–16 | Psalm 23