Back Shed Bible Study

Pam Chatham joins Cliff in the Back Shed to talk about how God has used the Sunrise Christian Food Ministry, and how people can become more involved in providing food for those who cannot afford it. Volunteer to distribute Thanksgiving meals November 18 & 19, 9am to 3pm. Links: Sunrise Christian Food Ministry Hands on Sacramento Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live...

What happens when our tradition and religion get in the way of God's plans? Do we trust God to work in His timing and how He wants to work, rather than in our preconceived notions of how we think He should work? John 9 gives us a great window into this as Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath who was blind from birth. Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at...

Jeremiah Hartin served with Mission Aviation Fellowship as a bush pilot in Papua, Indonesia.  He recently came off the mission field and is now serving as Lead Pastor at Compass Church in Grass Valley. He and Cliff talk about calling, transitions in life, and Paul's message to the church in Philippi. Ends of the Earth movie - October 18 & 21 Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunit...

Every one of us have had defining moments in our lives, where decisions made at a crossroads have launched us on a particular trajectory. Today Cliff talks about several defining moments and how they brought him to today.  Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright...

Matt tells his story of enduring a near-death battle with Covid; the questions, fears and ultimately a night of prayer and a chaplain visit that were transformational.  Proverbs 3:5-6 Romans 12:9-17 Hear Matt tell his story on the Bridgeway Podcast Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happ...

Have you ever taken a year to study one book of the Bible? I did and it forever changed how I read and studied 1 Peter.  Watch or listen today as we are encouraged by Living Hope. Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright...

Chaos! Am I losing my mind or am I an ambassador of Christ? It feels like our world is complete chaos right now. Today in the Back Shed Cliff tackles the role that a Christian plays in these dark, divisive and chaotic times. References: Romans 12:9-19 Romans 14:1-13 Carey Nieuwhof: When Christians Lose Their Minds, People Lose Their Faith Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watc...

In this Back Shed Rewind, we revisit an interview from February, 2021 with Rachel Closs, a missionary in training with Ethnos 360. Rachel was preparing to head onto the mission field full-time in Papua New Guinea.  As of this last week, she has her plane tickets in hand and will be in PNG by the end of the month.  Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am...

Singer, Song-writer, Pastor and superb story-teller Brent Lamb is in the Shed today telling stories of growing up in Nashville, life in the music industry and more. Brentisms from the Episode "It's only glamorous if you're not doing it." "Surround yourself with people who love you for who you are more than what you do." Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunity...

For God's people it was a dark season. Many had completely turned away, while most had relegated His words to meaningless traditions passed down from their ancestors. Today we dig into the life of Hezekiah and watch how God used one man to restore God's people in a dark and discouraging time. Do you think this has any practical applications today?  Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrise...

Pastor turned Sheriff's Deputy Josh Hartin joins Cliff today in the Back Shed to discuss the challenges facing law enforcement personnel in a charged racial and political climate. Josh offers an inside look as a follower of Christ, and challenges the audience to pray for law enforcement and their families.  Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: ...

Cliff digs into James 1 today to unpack the phrase "Consider it Pure Joy."  Joy is great when it comes to weddings, births, a promotion at work, etc., but what about when things get hard and we lose a loved one, or a job, or encounter deep pain?  Can we still have joy?  What is that "pure joy" that James speaks of? Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch li...

Hope For Your Marriage - After having divorced, Gail and Aaron reconciled, married each other again, and built a stronger marriage than ever. They recently went through Sunrise's re|engage marriage program and share how God used it to grow them even closer.  Jen Cole, Women's and Marriage Pastor from Sunrise joins as well. To get more information about re|engage at Sunrise, go to www.sun...

Cliff welcomes the Mayforth family as they share about God's grace in sending three daughters through public schools, and seeing them thrive through the experience. Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Vid...

Tim Wong from Capital Christian School joins Cliff in the Back Shed today to talk through the advantages and challenges of a Christian education in today's culture. Books referenced: - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World - by John Mark Comer - Sticky Faith - Dr. Kara Powell and Dr. Chap Clark Websites: - Cap...

Home School moms Kathy and Rhonda take us on a deep dive into the joys and challenges of Home Schooling, while offering potential parent-teachers a good look into an excellent option for educating and discipling their children. Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyr...

Art & Beckie Melli are in the Shed today talking about spreading the Gospel, having a heart for the lost, and developing a lasting faith in ourselves and others. Website for 4 Chair Discipling - www.4chairdiscipling.com Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright...

Back Shed Rewind - Cliff chose this episode from last August as a great reminder of God's faithfulness and redemption after seasons of pain and grief.  Cliff welcomed Joel Weldon (singer, song writer, pastor, voice actor, voice coach, etc.) to the Back Shed to talk about how God weaves together a plan that's impossible to see in the moment. Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunit...

Chris Brown, Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church in San Diego County, jumps into the Back Shed today to open up the life of David and help understand how complicated a life can be as a "man after God's own heart." Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happ...

Micah & McKenzie Paul are in the middle of the most challenging season in their lives right now as their newborn son Henry recovers from a rare heart infection. Cliff, Micah and McKenzie talk about everything that's been happening and how God has been walking with them through every step of this journey. Financial gifts to Micah, McKenzie, Annabelle and Henry can be made via Venmo: @praye...

They lost everything in the Thomas Fire back in 2018. Ed & Sandy Fuller join Cliff in the Back Shed today to talk about God's faithfulness when circumstances beyond your control take over. Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by...

Ian Dawson of The Summitless Podcast is in the Back Shed today talking about following Christ through all circumstances, and seeing how He uses those circumstances to refine and grow us. Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Cop...

Understanding the Mind of a Teenage Girl Author and national speaker Jessie Minassian takes us into the minds of teenage girls, while offering practical advice for parents navigating this season of their daughters' lives. Resources Mentioned - The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place - by Andy Crouch - Mark Gregston - Parenting Today's Teen s - www....

Have you ever felt the tension between the older and younger generations in the church?  Have you wondered how we can entrust leadership to the next generation while honoring those with so much more life experience?  Cliff takes the audience through 1 Peter 5:1-11 to understand how Peter challenged both the old and young in the church to lead while staying humble and teachable. SUBSCRIBE to the Po...

Missionary Bush Pilot Ryan Farran joins Cliff in the Back Shed to talk about reaching remote people groups in Papua New Guinea through aviation.   Ryan & Cliff talk through a number of things including: Growing up as a Missionary Kid in Papua New Guinea and what influences led him to return there as an adult with his family. How God led him to pursue Missionary Aviation. The Quest Kodiak airpl...