Sunrise Ministries

In Zechariah, God calls His people to something deeper than returning to a place, inviting them instead into restored relationship and the wholeness He intended from the beginning. The prophet challenges us to consider whether we have settled for routine without true reconciliation, reminding us that coming home means living as people who carry God's presence into the world. Worship Setlist: Holy...

In Haggai, God confronts His people for neglecting what matters most, revealing how easily comfort, distraction, and unmet expectations can pull us away from faithful living. Through both accountability and grace, the book calls us to realign our priorities, choose hope, and trust that God is still at work even when we have fallen short. Worship Setlist: House of the Lord Christ Be Magnified Holy...

Guest speaker Brittany Stichter explores the book of Ruth, where Naomi's story of profound loss and enduring faith reveals the beauty of hesed - God's steadfast love expressed through loyalty, kindness, and faithfulness. Through the unlikely partnership of Naomi and Ruth, we are reminded to recognize and embody God's love, even in unexpected people and difficult seasons. Worship Setlist: Awake My...

Pastor Dennis tells the story of the prophet, Jonah, who runs from God's call because he cannot accept the idea of mercy for his enemies, only to discover that fleeing from God leads to spiritual decline and brokenness. Yet even in the depths, God pursues and restores him, challenging us to examine whether we desire grace for others as much as we desire justice. Worship Setlist: Praise You Anywher...

Micah, a farmer from the small town of Moresheth, spoke God's truth during a time of injustice and spiritual decline, showing that faithful witness is not reserved for the powerful or influential. His message centers on God's call to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him, reminding us that ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact when they faithfully speak truth in love. Worship...

In Hosea, God uses the prophet’s life as a living illustration of Israel’s unfaithfulness, with even the names of Hosea’s children pointing to judgment, brokenness, and lost belonging. Yet amid these hard truths, God declares restoration and grace, reminding us that our failures do not define us and that through Christ we are called beloved children of the living God. Worship Setlist: Be Thou My V...

Pastor Dennis uses the story of Naaman to show how God often works through ordinary and overlooked people, especially the unnamed servant girl whose simple act of faith set healing in motion. Her example reminds us that sharing the gospel does not require status or influence, only a willingness to point others toward God. Worship Setlist: Take You at Your Word Egypt Oh You Bring You'll Come

Cory Williamson is back for a visit. His message shows how David and Bathsheba’s story reveals the danger of drifting from our God‑given purpose, as one seemingly small decision opens the door to betrayal, manipulation, and harm that reaches far beyond us. Even so, God does not abandon David, but confronts him and offers grace, inviting us to ask whether we’re living in the purpose God has called...

Hannah’s story in 1st Samuel 1 shows a woman undone by grief, praying with a raw honesty that others misread but God receives. Dennis reminds us that real faith isn’t always tidy, and that when someone is overwhelmed by sorrow, we may be standing on holy ground where God hears even the groans we cannot form. Worship Setlist: The Lion and the Lamb Battle Belongs Abide Gratitude

Dennis’s message confronts the brutality of Judges 19, showing how the Levite, the father, and the men inside the house become the true villains by abandoning their responsibility to protect the vulnerable. The passage calls us to examine whether we are building a world where those at risk are truly seen, valued, and safeguarded. Worship Setlist: Who You Say I Am Same God Abide Holy Forever

This morning, Noah highlights how Jephthah’s story exposes the familiar Judges cycle of forgetfulness and crisis, showing a man who tries to bargain with God rather than trust Him. His tragic vow reminds us to examine our own prayers and motives, asking whether we’re seeking God’s will or negotiating for our own outcomes; please note the final portion of Noah’s message was truncated due to technic...

Pastor Bill VanderWerp shares how Gideon’s story reveals that success can be a greater threat to faith than failure, as his victory over overwhelming odds is followed by a quiet drift into compromise. His life reminds us that spiritual erosion usually happens gradually, through small choices that pull us away from remembering who God is and what He has done. Worship Setlist: Praise Firm Foundation...

This week Sunrise is joined by guest speaker Rev. Dr. Richelle White of Kuyper College, who traced the entire biblical story through four words—of, between, with, and in—to show Scripture as one unified narrative from creation to Pentecost. She reminded us that we were made by God, met by God, and now indwelt by God, called to actively live inside His ongoing story. Worship Setlist: God of Wonders...

Rahab’s story shows how a single, faithful shift in the right direction can reshape a life’s trajectory, regardless of past failures or social standing. Her courage to act on what she believed invites us to consider what one small step of faith might set in motion for the people we love. Worship Setlist: Praise You Anywhere Forever YHWH We Crown You Way Maker

Pastor Dennis examines Exodus 1, which shows how ordinary people like Shiphrah and Puah become courageous agents of God’s kingdom simply by choosing compassion over fear. Their quiet defiance of Pharaoh reveals that God often works through everyday acts of protection and solidarity, calling us to show up for the vulnerable even when it costs us something. Worship Setlist: Take You at Your Word Who...

This Sunday's message from Pastor Dennis explores the painful dysfunction, favoritism, and decades of estrangement within Abraham's blended family. By highlighting how Isaac and Ishmael finally reunited to bury their father, it challenges us to cultivate a legacy of genuine reconciliation and forgiveness in our own households. Worship Setlist: Salvation is Here I Surrender Cornerstone All Thy Full...

This week, Pastor Dennis launches a new series titled "The People of God" by focusing on the overlooked biblical story of Hagar from Genesis 16. He uses her experiences with isolation and hardship to illustrate how God intimately sees and hears our distress, encouraging the congregation that choosing the way of Jesus can break cycles of generational trauma to leave a lasting legacy. Worship Setlis...

Dennis reflects on how the church has often caused harm by prioritizing theological certainty over compassion. He urges a posture of humility, repentance, and a commitment to keeping the door of the kingdom open to all people, while taking Scripture seriously in a way that centers grace, avoids judgment, and makes room for everyone to pursue Christ together. Worship Setlist: Open the Eyes of My He...

This Father's Day, Pastor Dennis teaches that Joseph’s life shows what it means to be God’s kind of person—faithful, compassionate, courageous, steady in hardship, and committed to lifting others up. He urges the congregation to live in such a way that when others tell their story, it will be a story worth passing on. Worship Setlist: I Thank God Lord I Need You Good Good Father King of Kings

This Sunday, Pastor Dennis taught that while Scripture offers a high ethic for gender and sexuality, real people often live in complex places where grace and accommodation are necessary. He warned that legalism in these areas can “shut the door of the kingdom,” and called us to love people as image‑bearers and trust Jesus to do the transforming. Worship Setlist: Who You Say I Am Graves Into Garden...

Today, Pastor Dennis moves beyond simple cultural traditions and practices and defines Christian marriage as a gospel-centered witness built on mutual love, cherishing, and respect. This sacrificial relationship ultimately mirrors the way Jesus Christ lived and died for His church, providing a tangible paradigm of God's love to both children and the watching world.   Worship Setlist: Take You at Y...

In this week's message, Pastor Dennis explores 1 Timothy 2:11–15, challenging the traditional hierarchical views of male headship by arguing that the text must be understood within its specific cultural context. Paul's instructions should be seen not as universal mandates but as targeted correctives meant to counter the dominant Artemis cult in Ephesus. Dennis encourages the congregation to reject...

Pastor Bill VanderWerp explores how the ancient Aaronic Blessing from Numbers 6 places God's name on His people, connecting it directly to the ethical weight of the Third Commandment against misrepresenting His name. By applying this historical Hebrew covenant to the modern church, the sermon challenges listeners to consider whether their daily lives bring clarity or confusion to the character of...

Pastor Dennis explores the cultural and historical realities that shaped the early church's instructions on family and worship. This message looks at the legal structures of the ancient Roman household, original Greek terminology, and the local regional influences Paul was addressing in his correspondence, reframing traditional ideas around authority and relationships between men and women. Worshi...

Today's sermon explores the biblical relationship between husbands and wives, framing marriage not as a model for power or decision-making, but as a testimony of Christ’s self-sacrificial love for the church. By examining Paul’s instructions to the early churches, it calls believers to prioritize mutual submission and service, viewing their relationships as a way to push back against the ramificat...