Sunrise Church Podcast

Naaman had almost everything. He was powerful, respected, wealthy, and commander of a great army. But there was one problem none of his success could solve: he had leprosy. When an unlikely servant girl points him toward Elisha, Naaman begins a journey that will lead to much more than physical healing. But first, he has to overcome something else that is destroying him from the inside: Pride. In P...

Our culture loves to tell us, “You are enough.” It sounds encouraging. But is it true? Jesus said, “Apart from me you can do nothing.”  Scripture doesn't teach us to become more self-sufficient—it teaches us to recognize our need for God. The better declaration is: I am NOT enough—but God is MORE than enough. In Part 3 of The Life of Elisha, Pastor Steve Garcia unpacks four very different situatio...

How do you respond when life suddenly goes sideways? When the pressure rises, the answers disappear, and circumstances feel out of control, our natural response may be to worry, panic, blame, or assume there’s nothing we can do.  In this second message from a series about The Life of Elisha, Pastor Steve Garcia unpacks how Elisha shows us another way.  Three kings find themselves stranded in enemy...

Is Jesus the center of your life—or has following Him become something you simply fit into it? When Elijah called Elisha to follow him, Elisha didn’t cautiously test out his new calling. He burned his plows, left his old life behind, and went all in. His response gives us a powerful picture of the wholehearted devotion God desires from us. In Part 1 of The Life of Elisha, we discover that followin...

Who really changes the world? Jesus didn’t change the world by building a platform. He changed the world by building people. He formed ordinary disciples, empowered them with His Spirit, and sent them to make disciples who would make disciples. In the final message of For the One, Pastor John Hill challenges us to never be content with content only and take your next step to becoming a participati...

What if God's heart for the world begins with simply opening our eyes to the people already around us? In Part 4 of For the One, Pastor Steve Garcia takes us to John 4, where Jesus intentionally travels through Samaria—a place most Jews avoided—and begins a conversation with one Samaritan woman.  What starts small eventually opens the door for an entire community to encounter Jesus. You don't have...

What if the person God wants to help is already standing right in front of you? It's easy to care about people in theory. It's much harder when loving someone interrupts our plans, stretches our resources, or asks us to get involved.  In Mark 6, Jesus and His disciples encounter thousands of people in need—and their very different responses reveal something about our own hearts. In Part 3 of For t...

Who invested in your faith? Every one of us can probably point to someone who encouraged us, challenged us, prayed for us, or helped us take our next step with Jesus. The question is: Who are you investing in? In Part 2 of our series, For the One, Pastor Steve Garcia shows us that Jesus didn't see the next generation as a problem to solve—He saw them as people worth investing in. While many pictur...

Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe you've spent years battling the same addiction, carrying the same hurt, wrestling with the same regret, or believing you'll never truly change. You aren't alone—and more importantly, you aren't beyond the reach of Jesus. In the opening message of our new series, For the One, Pastor Steve Garcia takes us to John 5, where Jesus meets a man who had been unable to walk...

If Jesus returned today, what would He find in your life? In the final week of our Parables series, Pastor Robert Klein explores the Parable of the Faithful and Wicked Servant. Jesus calls His followers to live with readiness, responsibility, and faithfulness as they await His return. This parable challenges us to consider how we're stewarding what God has entrusted to us. You'll discover: Why fai...

LOOKING GOOD, MISSING GOD Can you be deeply religious and still miss God completely? In Week 7 of our Parables series, Pastor John Hill unpacks Jesus' Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Through two very different prayers, Jesus exposes the danger of self-righteousness and reveals the kind of heart God truly honors. You'll discover: Why God's holiness must be our standard How knowing Ch...

What if God's love is greater than your wandering? In Week 6 of our Parables series, Pastor David Gaunt explores one of Jesus' most beloved stories—the Parable of the Lost Sheep. This powerful picture of God's heart reveals a Savior who actively pursues people who have drifted, wandered, or become lost. You'll discover:    -How much God values every person    -Why Jesus pursues the lost    -What G...

If Jesus returned today, would you be ready? In Week 5 of our Parables series, Pastor Carlo Mendoza examines Jesus' sobering Parable of the Ten Virgins. This story reminds us that spiritual readiness cannot be borrowed, postponed, or delegated. Every person must be prepared for the return of Christ. You'll discover: Why spiritual preparation matters What Jesus teaches about readiness How to live w...

The Widow & Unjust Judge | Luke 18:1–8 What do you do when God seems silent? In Week 4 of our Parables series, Pastor David Gaunt teaches from the Parable of the Persistent Widow. Through a story of relentless faith and unwavering perseverance, Jesus encourages His followers to keep praying, keep trusting, and keep believing—even when answers don't come quickly. You'll discover: Why persistenc...

What happens when life puts your faith to the test? In Week 3 of our Parables series, Pastor John Hill explores Jesus' Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. Everyone experiences storms—but not everyone survives them the same way. Jesus reveals that the difference isn't hearing the truth; it's building your life on it. You'll discover: Why listening to Jesus isn't enough How obedience creates s...

Have you ever felt like God was being unfair? In Week 2 of our Parables series, Pastor Carlo Mendoza unpacks one of Jesus' most surprising stories. The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard challenges our assumptions about fairness, comparison, and grace. Through this story, Jesus reveals that God's generosity is far greater than we often realize. You'll discover: Why grace will always feel unfai...

What if God has been more patient with you than you realize? In Week 1 of our summer series on the Parables of Jesus, Pastor Erik Wade explores the Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree. While many people assume God's patience means unlimited time, Jesus tells a different story. This powerful parable reveals both God's incredible mercy and the urgency of responding to Him before the opportunity passe...

What if some of the most impactful people in church history were people the world would have overlooked? In the final week of Women of the Bible, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia explores the remarkable women who helped shape and strengthen the early church. From Mary Magdalene and Lydia to Priscilla, Phoebe, Lois, and Eunice, these women invested their lives, resources, homes, influence, and faith into t...

What if God isn’t looking for the most gifted person in the room—but simply the one willing to say yes? In Part 3 of Women of the Bible, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia explores the remarkable story of Deborah and Jael—two ordinary women God used in extraordinary ways to change the course of Israel’s history. In a culture where they would have been overlooked, God elevated their faith, courage, and avail...

Why do we keep going back to things that never really satisfy us? In Part 2 of Women of the Bible, Pastor John Hill explores Jesus’ powerful encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. Beneath the conversation about water is a deeper invitation—an invitation to stop drinking from empty wells and discover the only source that truly satisfies the soul. You’ll discover: Why success, rel...

In this Mother’s Day message, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia and his wife Kate kick off a new series Women of the Bible by exploring the powerful story of the unnamed Canaanite woman who fought for her daughter and refused to give up on Jesus. In one of the most surprising interactions in the Gospels, Jesus uses this moment to reveal what persistent, desperate faith truly looks like. You’ll discover: Wh...

What happens after we die… and what have we gotten wrong about it? In the final week of The Afterlife, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia answers some of the biggest questions that surfaced during the series—about communicating with the dead, whether “good people” go to Hell, and how Christianity compares to other religions.  This message brings clarity to confusion and points us back to the one truth that...

What if Hell isn’t just a word—but a real destination? In Week 3 of The Afterlife, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia confronts one of the most difficult truths Jesus ever taught. While culture jokes about Hell or ignores it altogether, Jesus spoke about it with clarity and urgency. This message reveals not only the reality and severity of Hell—but also the incredible hope that it can be avoided through a r...

What if Heaven isn’t just a distant hope—but your ultimate reality starting now? In Part 2 of the Afterlife series, Pastor David Gaunt challenges us to rethink everything we assume about Heaven. This message moves beyond vague ideas and anchors our hope in what Jesus clearly revealed: Heaven is real, it’s home, it’s happening now, and it’s worth everything. Heaven isn’t meant to be an afterthought...

What really happens after we die? Is there more beyond this life—or is this all there is? In Week 1 of The Afterlife, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia explores one of the most sobering and eye-opening teachings of Jesus. Through a powerful story in Luke 16, we’re confronted with eternal realities that most people avoid—but none of us can escape. You’ll discover: Why your soul outlives your body What Jesus...