Sonrise Church Messages

This message explores Psalm 46 and reminds us that God is our refuge, strength, and ever-present help in every season of life. Through the imagery of chaos, earthquakes, raging waters, and war, the psalm declares that while the world may feel unstable, God remains unshaken. The message emphasizes that God loves to rescue His people, even when His rescue doesn't happen on our timeline or in th...

This message pauses to celebrate what God has been doing through Sonrise Church while reaffirming our mission to help people know and follow Jesus. Drawing from Psalm 26, it emphasizes the joy of gathering in God’s house and reminds us that remembering God’s faithfulness strengthens future obedience and trust. The message clearly defines Sonrise's mission, vision, values, and discipleship pat...

This message explores Psalm 33 and answers a simple but important question: Why do we worship God? It explains that worship is more than a church tradition or a musical experience—it is a response to who God is. Because God created everything, sustains everything, and is completely trustworthy, He alone is worthy of our praise. The message highlights that worship has always been a part of God’s de...

This message explores Psalm 38, a deeply personal prayer of repentance and dependence, reminding us that no matter how successful, capable, or accomplished we may appear, we all desperately need God. Through David’s raw confession of guilt, pain, fear, and brokenness, the message highlights the reality that human achievement, wealth, influence, and status can never satisfy the deepest needs of the...

This message explores Psalm 3 and reminds us that everyone faces seasons of fear, pain, uncertainty, and hardship. By examining the circumstances behind David’s prayer—written while he was fleeing from his own son—the message highlights the raw honesty of the Psalms and shows that God invites us to bring our deepest struggles to Him. Rather than hiding his emotions, David openly expresses his fear...

Andy Thoren- May 31st, 2026 This message launches the Psalms series by exploring Psalm 1 and its foundational question: What path are you on? Through the contrast between the righteous and the wicked, the message explains that every person is moving in a direction—either toward God or away from Him. It warns that spiritual drift often happens gradually through the influences we allow into our live...

Pastor Scott Smith - May 24, 2026 Grace changes how we see people, and forgiveness changes what’s possible between them.

Pastor Scott Smith - May 17, 2026 This message continues through the book of Philemon by exploring why Paul was so confident in Philemon’s obedience and character. It explains that Philemon’s faith was not hidden or private—it was visible in the way he lived, loved, served, and impacted others. Paul points to the evidence of a life transformed by Jesus, describing how Philemon’s faith had refreshe...

Pastor Scott Smith- May 10, 2026 This message introduces the book of Philemon by highlighting the power of relationships, teamwork, and shared mission within the church. Through Paul’s short but deeply personal letter, we see a picture of grace, reconciliation, and restoration unfolding between real people who are living out their faith together. The message emphasizes that ministry was never mean...

Pastor Scott Smith- May 3, 2026 This message concludes the “Peace of Mind” series by focusing on how change inevitably brings loss, and how that loss leads to grief—a universal experience that everyone must learn to navigate. It explains that grief looks different for each person and situation, challenging the idea that it follows a fixed formula. Instead of trying to “get over” grief, this messag...

Pastor Scott Smith - January 19th, 2026 This message continues the 30 Minute Theology series by focusing on the person of Jesus and why understanding who He truly is matters. It explains the difference between believing about Jesus and believing in Jesus, emphasizing that theology (what we know about God) and faith (how we respond to what we know) must work together. While history and world religi...

Pastor Scott Smith- January 26, 2026 This message explores the theology of the Holy Spirit within the Trinity, explaining that while the concept of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit can feel mysterious, it is central to Christian faith. It clarifies that the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force or vague feeling, but a person—equal with the Father and the Son—who has intellect, emotion, and wil...

Pastor Scott Smith- February 2, 2026 This message explains what the Bible is and why it matters, emphasizing that everyone builds their life on some source of truth, whether they realize it or not. The Bible is presented not as a single book, but as an anthology of 66 writings authored by about 40 people over 1,500 years, across three continents and languages, yet unified around God’s revelation o...

Pastor Scott Smith- February 9, 2026 This message explains the doctrine of sin and salvation by framing it as bad news and good news against the backdrop of one central reality: God is real, holy, and perfect, and He defines right and wrong. The bad news is that sin—anything that falls short of God’s perfection—has affected everyone, separating humanity from God and bringing real destruction into...

Pastor Scott Smith- February 17, 2026 This message explains what the church truly is—not a building, style, or preference—but a people called out by Jesus for His purpose. Looking at Jesus’ words in Matthew 16, the message shows that the church (*ecclesia*) belongs to Christ and exists to carry out His mission in the world. From the early church in Acts, we see believers gathering to worship, lear...

Pastor Scott Smith- February 24, 2026 This message teaches that while the world as we know it is coming to an end, no one knows when—so the goal of studying the end times is not fear or speculation, but readiness. It calls us to live with the end in mind, carrying hope and purpose by helping others know and follow Jesus.

Pastor Scott Smith- March 1, 2026 This message begins a new series through the book of Colossians by walking through the first chapter and explaining the context behind Paul’s letter to a young church in the city of Colossae. Roughly 20–30 years after the resurrection of Jesus, the gospel had already spread hundreds of miles through ordinary people who responded to the good news and shared it with...

Pastor Scott Smith- March 8, 2026 This message walks through Colossians 2 and reminds us that in a world filled with competing voices, philosophies, and opinions about how life should be lived, everything must be centered on Jesus Christ. Paul wrote to a young church that was being pulled in many directions—religious traditions, cultural expectations, and persuasive but empty ideas. This message e...

Pastor Scott Smith- March 15, 2026 This message walks through Colossians 3 and calls believers to embrace the reality of their new life in Christ by shifting their focus from earthly desires to the realities of heaven. It explains that following Jesus is not simply about believing the right things but about allowing the gospel to reshape how we live, think, and treat others. Through practical teac...

Pastor Scott Smith- March 23, 2026 This message wraps up the book of Colossians by showing how a life shaped by Jesus should be lived out in everyday relationships, attitudes, and actions. It emphasizes that faith is not confined to belief but is expressed in how we treat others—within our families, workplaces, and communities. Believers are called to reflect Christ through patience, humility, pra...

Pastor Scott Smith- April 12, 2026 This message introduces a series on mental and emotional health by emphasizing that everyone wrestles with thoughts and feelings, and that God desires for us to have a healthy relationship with them. It challenges common misconceptions by explaining that emotions are not enemies to avoid or identities to adopt, but messengers meant to reveal what is happening ben...

Derron Higgins- April 19, 2026 This message continues the conversation on peace of mind by focusing on fear and anxiety, explaining that while these emotions are natural, they must be understood and processed in healthy ways rather than ignored or allowed to take control. It clarifies the difference between fear (immediate danger) and anxiety (future uncertainty), showing how both can overwhelm us...

Pastor Scott Smith- April 26, 2026 This message focuses on universal emotions like frustration, disappointment, anger, and sadness, explaining that while they are normal, they can become destructive if not handled properly. It teaches that these emotions tend to “evolve”—moving from simple feelings into deeper struggles like discouragement, bitterness, or even depression when left unchecked. By re...

Pastor Scott Smith- January 12, 2026 This message launches the 30 Minute Theology series by explaining why it is essential for believers to understand what they believe and why they believe it. It highlights that while many people claim faith in God, they often rely on sound bites, social media, or personal feelings to shape their understanding of Him rather than Scripture. Theology—simply the stu...