WELCOME TO SANCTUARY CHURCH ESCONDIDO!
Thanks for visiting us on the web! We are a growing non-denominational*, neo-charismatic* church plant in Escondido, CA. It’s our desire that you experience God’s presence and walk in his purpose. Our vision is to reach out to the community by winning the lost, equipping believers, and sending them out to live the abundant life that only Jesus can offer.
SUNDAY SERMON SERIES: PAUL’S LETTERS FROM PRISON
Paul wrote the Books of Colossians, Philemon, Ephesians, and Philippians during his imprisonment in Rome. The Lord Jesus brought Paul to Rome to complete the mission strategy that Jesus gave to his disciples just before his ascension into heaven. Acts 1:8 states that Jesus told his disciples they were to be his witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Paul was brought to Rome to complete the mission of bringing Jesus’ gospel to the ends of the earth. With the coming of Paul to Rome the gospel was brought from the Jewish capital of Jerusalem in the east to the Gentile capital of the world in Rome in the west.
We are currently in the letters written to the Ephesians as Pastor Paul expositorily* leads the congregation through these exciting, challengng, and insightful books penned by the Apostle Paul. Come hear and respond to the Word of the Lord with us this Sunday.
WHERE WE MEET
We currently meet at Rock University’s headquarters facility in Escondido one street North East of Stone Brewing Co. and the brand new (under construction) 11-story Palomar Medical Center hospital which are on Citracado Pkwy.
Come as you are and all are welcome!
Child care available.
Who: All are welcome!
What: Let’s do church together! Ministry, evangelism, worship, discipleship, & fellowship…
When: 10 AM on Sunday mornings
Where: 300 Enterprise St. (Enterprise Heights), Ste. C, Escondido, CA 92029
Why: To be equipped to love God and others more (Great Commandment and Great Commission)
Need directions? Click Here For Mapquest Directions
Once on Enterprise St., go straight to the top of the hill. At the top of the hill turn left into the driveway and go past the first building then turn left. After turning left we will be in the building on your right and are in the third suite down from the right. Park in front and come on in.
KIDS R.O.C.K. MAIN SERVICE (WEEKLY)
Sanctuary Church loves children and knows that you must train and equip each child to transform their homes, schools, cities, state, nation, and ultimately… the world, for the glory and honor of God and the expansion of His Kingdom!
The children are in the main service for praise and worship then they head off to their classroom for age specific and engaging Bible study with fun related arts and crafts… Your children will feel welcome! We look forward to helping meet your family’s needs.
MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDY @ SANCTUARY CHURCH
Sanctuary Church is going through an entertaining and Scriptural insightful12-week DVD series at our mid-week bible study entitled “Drive Thru History.” The Drive Thru History Series is the brainchild of Jim Fitzgerald, Laurra Fitzgerald and Dave Stotts. Born in 2003, the original concept was quite simple – teach true history and make it fun. In 2005, Jim, Dave and a small crew embarked on a video series to do just that. So far there have been two full series created, one on ancient history and another on early American history. Each series contains 12 episodes packed with on location teaching, cutting edge animated graphics and more untold stories of history than you will ever find in school textbook… Sanctuary Church’s mid-week study is focused on ancient history. After seeing this series, your Bible reading will birth a fresh and better understanding of the foundation of your Faith and walk with Christ!
MID-WEEK WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY - ”THE WELL”
Ladies! Embrace your glory! Our Women’s Mid-Week Bible Study, “The Well,” is currently going through an amazing, life-changing series called “Captivating.”
Women have three core desires: 1.) To be romanced, 2.) To play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, and 3.) To unveil beauty.
Come on out each Wednesday morning an be blessed with some anointed ministry, fellowship, and the Word.
Every Wednesday @ 9:30 am meeting at the Bartelme Home in Escondido just a few miles from the church. Call for the address, directions, or if you have any questions: Women’s Bible Study host – Tara Essien (760) 740-9027 or cell (619) 894-0797; Women’s Bible Study Leader – Danica Bartelme (760) 212-6508
LISTEN TO SERMONS ONLINE
Sanctuary Church is blessed to share our testimony regarding our Online sermon ministry! The average number of sermon listens is more than 3000 EVERY WEEK! WOW… ISN’T GOD AWESOME!
Be sure and take advantage of this resource when you cannot attend in person or when you need a refresher memory jogger to help root God’s word in your heart and mind.
Sermon outlines for each sermon can be downloaded easily on our “Sermons” page. Sermon outlines are an incredible tool for learning and they contain additional Scripture references for you to search the Scriptures even further.
AND NOW IN CLOSING…
Any questions? Need anything? Give us a call or shoot us an email!
E-mail pastorpaul@sanctuaryesco.org
Church Phone: (760) 884-7071
Definitions:
1.) Non-Denominational – “In Christianity, non-denominational institutions or churches are those not formally aligned with an established denomination, or that remain otherwise officially autonomous. This, however, does not preclude an identifiable standard among such congregations. Non-denominational congregations may establish a functional denomination by means of mutual recognition of or accountability to other congregations and leaders with commonly held doctrine, policy and worship without formalizing external direction or oversight in such matters.”
2.) Neo-Charismatic – “Neo-Charismatic churches were first identified in the 1970′s as those which embraced many of the doctrines and practices found within Pentecostal and Charismatic churches however were not specifically aligned with either movement. In the 1980′s Peter Wager coined the term “Third Waver” to describe a member of a Neo-Charismatic church.”
“Third wave Christians believe in the gifts of the Holy Spirit including tongues, healing, and prophecy. They practice the laying on of hands and embrace the infilling of the Holy Spirit.”
“Neo-Charismatics, unlike Pentecostals, do not emphasize or insist on the practice of tongues and unlike Charismatics they are not aligned with traditional Protestant or Catholic denominations. They are, in
essence, non-denominational. There is no single form or governmental structure or style of church service that can be identified as specifically Neo-charismatic.”
3.) Expository Preaching – This method is generally used by those who hold the Bible in high regard. Exposting the Bible is essentially explaining the Bible. This preaching method is generally verse by verse and, over a period of time, covers entire books of the Bible. Expository preaching will familiarize you with the meaning of the passage, its context, its language, and more. Here are some practical reasons that make it popular:
- Because all of Scripture is God-breathed and for our benefit, there is not a page of Scripture that is not helpful to our faith, so we should examine it all.
- From church history we know that influential preachers such as Justin Martyr preached expository sermons that went through books of the Bible line by line.
- It allows non-Christians and new Christians to follow along more easily than if the preachers jumps around the Bible.
- It doesn’t allow the preacher to avoid difficult texts and issues.
- It helps teach the congregation to study the Bible for themselves.
- It helps people to read and study along with the sermons each week.
- It makes it easier for people to refer back to what they have learned in Scripture.
- It forces the authority to reside in the text and not the teacher.
- It trains people how to interpret the Scripture.
Main Service (Weekly–Child care & children’s church provided)
Mid-Week Bible Study (Weekly – Child care provided)
Bi-Monthly Meet N’ Greet (Monthly – Child care provided)
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