Church the Way It Was Meant to Be
Small. Real. Rooted in discipleship. For over 27 years, Sanctuary Church has been a place where people don't just attend — they grow, they heal, and they're raised up to make an impact.
Not Your Typical Church
Sanctuary Church of Jacksonville was founded on the principles of the early church — gathering together, sharing life, and walking through deep discipleship. We're not trying to fill an arena. We're here to raise leaders.
Led by Pastors Connie and Dwight Cenac, our church was born out of decades of real-world ministry — from the healthcare industry to missions spanning six continents. Before “marketplace ministry” was a term, the Cenacs were living it — mentoring, serving, and sharing the gospel wherever God placed them.
This is a place where faith is tested, refined, and made real. Where trials become triumphs. Where you're not just welcomed — you're invested in.
“Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”— Matthew 6:33
How We Gather
Everything we do is built around growing together — in worship, in the Word, and in service to the world.
Saturday Worship
Every Saturday at 11am — worship through music, dance, and the Word. Come as you are.
Bible Study
In-depth exploration of Scripture with real discussion, real questions, and life application.
Global Missions
From Jacksonville to six continents — we partner with ministries worldwide to share the gospel and serve communities in need.
Youth Ministry
A safe place for young people to grow in faith through mentorship, activities, and genuine community.
Latest Messages
Hear the Word taught with depth, honesty, and life application.
When the Trumpet Sounds | Pastor Connie | Sanctuary Church
The Feast of Trumpets begins this year at sundown on September 11th, and Pastor Connie believes it is one of the most important days on God's prophetic calendar. In this message she walks through why the rapture of the church may well take place during the Feast of Trumpets, what the Jewish feasts reveal about God's timetable, and what the different names of Rosh Hashanah (the day of the awakening blast, the day of judgment, the day of remembrance, the wedding day of the Messiah, the day no one knows) tell us about the moment Jesus comes for His bride. Scriptures in this message: Psalm 2:8-9, Revelation 19:15, Revelation 12:5, Revelation 2:26-27, Matthew 24:32-42, Leviticus 23:23-25, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 22:12-13, Luke 17:34-36, John 14:1-3, Matthew 26:27-29, Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation 19:6-9, Mark 13:32-37, Revelation 22:12-17 Chapters 0:00 Remembering 9/11, 25 years later 4:56 Jesus will rule the nations with a rod of iron 9:03 The Feast of Trumpets begins September 11 11:18 Learn the lesson of the fig tree (Matthew 24) 14:38 Why the rapture may fall on the Feast of Trumpets 17:21 Rosh Hashanah and the 100th trumpet blast 19:42 Yom Teruah, the day of the awakening blast 22:44 The day of judgment 24:03 The day of remembrance 25:11 The wedding day of the Messiah 29:18 The parable of the ten virgins 31:21 The marriage supper of the Lamb 34:00 The day no one knows 36:31 "The Spirit and the bride say, Come!" Watch the full Fire of God teaching series on this channel, and find more from Pastor Connie at conniecenac.com. Sanctuary Church of Jacksonville #FeastOfTrumpets #RoshHashanah #Rapture #PastorConnie #SanctuaryChurch #EndTimes #SecondComing #BibleProphecy
October 1, 2026
Quenching the Fire Pt 3 — The Unforgiving Heart
You will never walk in the power of God with an unforgiving heart. In Part 3 of Quenching the Fire, Pastor Connie turns to one of the biggest fire extinguishers of all — unforgiveness. Beginning with God's case against Israel in Micah 6 and the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18, she walks through what mercy actually costs us, and why the clearest evidence that someone has truly been born of the Spirit is their willingness to forgive. This message doesn't pretend forgiveness is easy. Pastor Connie speaks directly to those carrying real wounds — betrayal, abandonment, abuse — and acknowledges that the suffering is real and forgiving is difficult, but not impossible. She shares her own journey through inner healing and prayer ministry, and what she learned leading believers to forgive one another while in China. Scriptures: Micah 6:1-8 · Matthew 5:7 · Matthew 18:21-35 · Matthew 6:9-15 · Mark 11:24-25 · Luke 23:33-34 · James 2:19-20 · Galatians 5:19-24 · James 2:12-13 · 2 Timothy 1:6-7 "His healing power is available to all who extend mercy." Sanctuary Church of Jacksonville https://www.sanctuaryjax.org/
September 4, 2026
🔥 Pursuit of the Fire | Pastor Connie | Sanctuary Church
We're all pursuing something. In this powerful continuation of our Fire of God series, Pastor Connie challenges us to stop settling for yesterday's manna and passionately pursue the fire of the Holy Spirit. From the burning bush to Mount Carmel, Scripture reveals that our God is a consuming fire. But on the Day of Pentecost, that same fire fell on 120 ordinary believers who set everything aside to wait in the upper room — and they changed the world. The power of Elijah is reserved for those who are desperate for more. In this message you'll discover: - Why Jesus commanded His disciples to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit - How the baptism of the Holy Spirit transformed Peter from a cowardly lion into a roaring lion - Why signs, wonders, and miracles didn't end with the apostles - The power of praying in tongues and pursuing the gifts of the Spirit - How God is raising up an end-time army in the spirit and power of Elijah Scriptures: Zechariah 3:8 | John 1:9-13 | Proverbs 17:3 | Psalm 34:17 | John 20:19-22 | Acts 1:4-5 | Acts 2:1-4 | John 14:8-14 | Acts 2:43 | Acts 5:12-16 | Acts 6:8 | Acts 19:1-7 | 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 | Matthew 5:6 | Joel 2:28-29 | Psalm 20:6 How hungry are you for more of God? Don't be a sideline Christian — get on the battlefield and pursue the fire! If this message blessed you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Catch up on the entire Fire of God series right here on our channel. Visit us online at https://sanctuaryjax.org/ #FireOfGod #HolySpirit #Pentecost #SpiritOfElijah #SanctuaryChurch #Jacksonville
July 16, 2026
Daily Inspiration
Quick encouragement to carry with you through the week.
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