Sunnybrook Community Church

This Sunday, we’re kicking off a brand-new series, Summer in the Psalms . Over the next nine weeks, we’ll journey through one psalm each week as we discover the timeless truths found in these inspired songs, prayers, and poems. For thousands of years, the Psalms have helped God’s people navigate every season of life. Whether you're walking through fear and uncertainty, celebrating with joy an...

This Sunday we enter into our final week of our series on the Holy Spirit. Together we have been studying one of the most mysterious, and often misunderstood, members of the Trinity. In our last week together, we are going to study an aspect of the Holy Spirit that has caused confusion since the moment He landed on the scene: the power of the Holy Spirit. One of Jesus’ final promises about the Hol...

What does it mean to be led by the Spirit? We are currently in a series on the Holy Spirit. Last week, we asked the question, Who is the Holy Spirit? We learned that He is the third Person of the Trinity, that we receive Him at salvation, and that He has come to be God's presence with us in the world. This week, I want to ask another important question: What does it mean to be led by the Spir...

It often feels like whenever the Holy Spirit is mentioned, it comes with a mix of controversy and even fear. Our minds can quickly jump to extremes—faith healers, snake handlers, or unfamiliar languages we don’t understand. But the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity, and both Jesus and the Apostle Paul speak extensively about His work and ministry. This Sunday, we’re beginning a brand-...

Have you ever stopped to consider how long you will live? And in light of that, asked yourself, What do I want to do with the time I’ve been given? That’s what we’ll be talking about this Sunday as we bring our series, The Rhythms of Rest , to a close. Together, we’ll look at Psalm 90, written by one of God’s great leaders, Moses. In this psalm, Moses teaches us to count—to number our days and rec...

Have any of you noticed that the pace of life seems to be accelerating? That it takes more and more just to keep all the plates spinning and all the balls in the air? Like life seems to move faster and faster every day? This Sunday, as we continue in our series “Rhythms of Rest,” I want to suggest that the greatest need in your life may not be to move faster, but to do something radical…to slow do...

As we meet on Memorial Day Weekend, summer unofficially begins! With it comes the hope of slowing down, relaxing, and finding some much-needed rest. But let’s be honest… does rest ever really come naturally during summer?  This week B.J. Van Kalsbeek continues with part two of our series, Rhythms of Rest . Together, we’ll explore how the very things we often pursue in order to find rest can actual...

This Sunday, Erich Erdman kicks off a brand-new series titled Rhythms of Rest . With summer right around the corner, many of us are looking forward to a slower pace of life — a season that often brings relaxation and rest. Maybe that means spending time on the golf course, fishing or boating with friends, or enjoying s’mores around a campfire as the sun sets. However, like every year, summer will...

Have you ever looked at your family tree and thought, “Where did we go wrong?” Isn’t it true that every family tree holds things we are not proud of—things we wish we could change? This Sunday, as we bring our series “Amazing Grace” to a close, Pastor Jeff Moes a look at our family trees through the lens of Jesus’ family tree. On this Mother’s Day Sunday, we’ll ask the question: How can we redeem...

Would you agree that the grace of God is amazing? Even if you don’t believe in Jesus or Christianity, wouldn’t you want this kind of grace to be true? The idea that sinful people can receive the unmerited, undeserved favor of God is remarkable. This episode, Pastor Jeff Moes dives into that amazing grace again. We’ll be looking at our theme passage, John 1:14–17, and exploring how grace comes to u...

Isn’t it true that, at times, grace just doesn’t seem fair? It doesn’t feel that way so much when we’re receiving grace—but when we’re asked to give it away, that’s when we notice. We live in a culture where everything is earned. We say, in effect, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.” You have to work for it. And yet, into this mindset, Jesus steps in and freely extends grace—to you and to me....

Wouldn’t you agree it’s often easier to receive grace for ourselves than to extend it to others? This Sunday, as we continue our Amazing Grace series, we’ll be diving into the connection between grace and forgiveness. We’ll explore the beautiful reality that, in Christ, we have been fully forgiven by God—and the challenging truth that we are called to offer that same forgiveness to others. Join us...

We want to try something with you. We're going to ask you a question—and we think we can guess your answer. Ready? Here it is: What is the first hymn that comes to mind? Did you say “Amazing Grace”? If we took a poll, I suspect it would be the number one answer. But why is this hymn so well known? What is so amazing about “Amazing Grace”? This episode, we’re starting a new series called Amazi...

Do you feel that worry, anxiety, and fear are becoming more common in our world? All you have to do is watch the news—or maybe look at some things in your own life—to realize it. Yet the Bible makes it clear that we are told "Do not be afraid" more times than any other command. These were the first words from the angel to the women who found the tomb empty, and they were also the first w...

We're continuing to prepare for Easter 2026! In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Lydia continue their conversation about The Crimson Thread - this time, through the lens of the New Testament. 

It is often said that preparation shapes celebration. That’s why, this Sunday, we prepare our hearts for what’s to come. As we ready ourselves to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we pause to reflect on what was sacrificed on our behalf—the blood shed by our Savior. As we conclude our Crimson Thread series, we turn to the book of Exodus and the Passover, where we see a foreshadowing of Christ’s...

Have you ever heard of the word “scapegoat"?  In the modern day, it’s a person who’s unfairly blamed for the mistakes of others. Think of a manager who unfairly blames an employee for a company's failure. Likely all of us, at some point in our lives, have blamed our failures and our mistakes on someone else. And it's likely been to no avail. But wouldn’t it be nice if you could REAL...

As we prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday 2026, Pastor Jeff and Lydia dive into even more scripture about how the shed blood of Jesus Christ was prophesied throughout the Old Testament. This is a great episode to grab a pen and paper and take some notes! 

Have you ever wondered if you are good enough, have enough faith, or know enough about the Bible to be acceptable to God? I’m sure we all have at some point. The good news is that the writer of the book of Hebrews actually includes a prostitute in the Hall of Faith. In fact, one scholar argues that she is the most significant figure of faith in all of Hebrews 11.  This week, as we continue in our...

Have you ever wondered how the Bible fits together?  Is there one theme - something that holds it all together - from Genesis to Revelation?  I believe there is.  Scholars call it the “Crimson Thread”, and it runs from the beginning to the end of the Bible.   For the next 4 weeks leading up to Easter, we will talk about this Crimson Thread.  We will be looking at four Old Testament stories that ar...

Ever wanted to talk to a coworker about Jesus, but just don't know how? In this episode, Pastor Jeff & Lydia give you helpful advice on how to do that professionally, but with an impact. If you're a Christian in the workplace, this one is for you. 

We enter the final week of our relationship series, taking a look at one of the most complicated, all-consuming relationships: our relationship to our work. Though it’s sometimes easy for us to connect how our faith should impact our marriage or our parenting, it can often be difficult to connect it to our workplace. How does being a believer in Jesus impact how I should approach my work? How shou...

This week, we are continuing our series ’The Art of Relationships’ by taking a look at parenting. As we look at Ephesians 6:1-4 together. In this episode, Erich Erdman will walk through a faith-centered message that encourages raising resilient, Christ-following children through grace and truth, emphasizing that parents are the primary spiritual influence while partnering with the church and ultim...

Parents, this one is for you! In this episode, which corresponds with our current relationship series entitled "The Art of Relationships," Pastor Jeff & Lydia dive into practical tips and encouragement for how to grow with Jesus for everyone inside of your home.

This week, we are continuing our series ’The Art of Relationships’ by taking a look at marriage. As we look at Ephesians 5:22-33 together, we will see that God has designed marriage and given us instructions for loving each other well as husbands and wives. However, if you have been married longer than 30 seconds (enough time to have your first kiss and walk down the aisle), then you know that try...