Sun City Church - Sunday Messages

Welcome to a new series exploring what the Bible teaches about our bodies. As culture focuses on romance and relationships during Valentine's season, we will take a deeper look at God's purpose and design for our bodies—impacting singles and married people alike. Whether you're struggling with self-image or navigating the challenges of relationships, we hope to encourage you to see your body as sa...

Happy 10-Year Anniversary Sun City! Today we have the Dean of Portland Bible College sharing the importance of staying rooted where you are planted. Thank you for being with us and staying rooted through the years. We love you!!

Genuine praise requires time, focus, and stepping out of our comfort zones, making it a sacrifice that deepens our relationship with God. Drawing from Scripture, let's see how costly praise can lead to forgiveness, restored relationships, and salvation, and we can honor the One who is worthy of it all!

Today, we're exploring the power of praise and how it differs from prayer. Let's magnify the Lord together and step into the rain of His presence!

Let's unpack how consumer culture has shaped our approach to worship. Discover the rich, biblical foundation of praise as a pathway to God's presence and learn how to move beyond emotional responses to a lifestyle of worship. Together, we can create habits of wholehearted praise that transform our lives and communities.

Four new communicators that you may know and love from Sun City will be sharing what God has placed on their heart for the new year. Let's lean in and encourage them this special Sunday!

This week, we will explore the profound history and message behind the song "Go Tell It on the Mountain." The song ties the Christmas story of Jesus' birth to the Good News of salvation, emphasizing the humility of the shepherds as God's chosen recipients of this message. Let's learn how we can scale our mountains of comfort and fear and embrace the call to proclaim salvation through Christ to all...

This week, we'll explore the meaning behind the beloved carol, "O Holy Night," and how it reveals God's work throughout history and in our lives today. Join us as we reflect on how small beginnings, like a quiet night in Bethlehem, lead to transformative, world-changing moments and uncover the deeper truths of the season.

Welcome to our new series, My Christmas Playlist, where we will explore the deep spiritual meanings behind beloved Christmas songs! This week, we'll dive into "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," written by Charles Wesley. Through the perspective of shepherds, let's listen in and pause, "hark," and embrace the transformative gift of God's love and salvation.

From Moses at the burning bush to Solomon's temple dedication, each fiery encounter reveals a divine pattern: God's fire follows an offering. This week, we'll dive into Acts 2 and explore how the Holy Spirit empowers individuals and unites the church to spread the gospel. Let's discover how Holy Fire ignites lives, builds unity, and sends us into the streets with the love of Christ.

Life can sometimes get heated when culture pressures us to conform to its standards. But together, we can stand firm and allow God to ignite a Holy Fire within us, rather than be thrown into a blazing furnace. Let's learn how we can trust God's power and purpose, even in life's toughest tests.

As we welcome the cold season, there's nothing like a warm fire to gather around. But as comforting as fire can be, it also holds a dual nature—one that brings warmth and one that can be devastating if mishandled. This Sunday, we'll explore the contrast between the holy fire God brings and the "strange fire" that arises from human manipulation. Let's unpack how we can create an atmosphere for God'...

This week, we are inviting God to spark something lasting within us, disrupt comfort, and redirect our hearts back to Him. Our deepest sacrifices invite a "Holy Fire" that consumes every corner of our lives, exposing our devotion. Join us as we explore the call to unwavering faith, even when circumstances are dry!

We're kicking off the "Holy Fires" series this Sunday to prepare for the upcoming Legacy Offering. This fire represents divine renewal and a call to take notice of God's extraordinary presence in our ordinary lives. As we prepare for this series and the Legacy Offering, let's approach it with fresh faith and make space for God's transformative work together!

Join us to listen from our guest speaker and long-time friend of Sun City Church, Pastor Elana Wilkins! Today we'll be reflecting on moments we've been stuck focusing on the giants before us. Let's learn to embrace the Holy Spirit's power, trust God's voice, and take bold steps toward Him.

Longing for purpose and fulfillment but stuck in survival mode? Is life feeling more difficult than it should be? Let's uncover how to live a life God designed for you!

This week, we'll explore two crucial concepts from a Biblical perspective: work and rest. These often misunderstood aspects of life are interconnected and, when understood correctly, reflect God's original design. Lets dive into practical ways to reframe our work and rest, focusing on God's design and avoiding the distractions and busyness of modern life!

What does it take to take meaningful steps toward living the life God intends? Join us as we discuss finding purpose, walking in God's plan, and growing into the fullness of what it means to be human.

Is humanity slipping away? Are we losing touch with what it means to be human? There is a tension between defining humanity by cultural standards and recognizing that true identity is found through a relationship with God. But where do we currently stand? Join us in our new series about how we can reclaim our humanity and walk in the truth that Jesus guides us into, living free from the grip of si...

This Sunday serves as a reminder that no matter how long it's been, you're always welcome back. Whether it's been years or just a season, now is the time to come home. God's love and your church family are here for you. Will you accept the invitation?

This week, we confront insecurity and fear—powerful forces that disrupt our relationships and communities. Insecurity can lead to pride by keeping us self-focused, while fear can erode our capacity to love and be loved. Let's dive into learning how to overcome these community killers, embrace God's truth, and choose to engage authentically with others to build stronger, more secure relationships!

Past wounds can significantly hinder our ability to engage in community. The reality is that everyone who participates in a church community will likely face some level of pain. Together, let's learn how to move past hurt, partner with Jesus on this journey, and embrace the transformative power of healing and redemption.

We're conditioned to prioritize our own needs and schedules, making it difficult to embrace the vulnerability and sacrifice that true community requires. Jesus' call to community asks us to trust Him and others, which can feel risky when we're used to self-reliance. Together, let's learn how to grow toward true connection and growth and move beyond ourselves to make space for others in our lives.

What makes God's community different from every other group of people gathered for a cause or mission? In a consumer-driven world, we are called to be different and to build our lives on God's Word more than just reading it. We are called to understand and apply it through various seasons. Join us as we tackle the challenges of consumerism and its impact on our community and faith.

Have you ever tried to fit in but felt out of place? This is common whether you're a new kid in school, starting a job, or visiting churches. Many people struggle with feeling like they don't belong, and the world wants to keep us isolated. But how did God design us? Let's lean in to how we can find our sense of belonging and fulfill God's purpose for our lives.