Sunshine Community Church's Podcast

Ezekiel 8-10 The Lord shows Ezekiel the secret places of idolatry that existed inside the temple in Jerusalem. He then shows Ezekiel what he plans to do about it, and it's overwhelming to the prophet. Yet, even in this vision of richly-deserved consequences, God makes a plan to protect those who grieve over sin in the way that he does. It is the same, today - the Lord marks those who are truly rep...

Ezekiel 6-7 As you might guess after the warnings in Ezekiel's first five chapters, God wanted his people to be aware of impending judgment, pruning, and discipline from him. He didn't want them to mistake what was about to happen as a matter of chance, a victory of another nation, or a failure on his part - he wanted them to know he was still in control but that they had strayed from him! It's th...

Ezekiel 4-5 We will see Ezekiel's first assigned "sign act," in which he makes a model of Jerusalem and acts out God's refusal to help them because of their idolatry and rebellion. This message wasn't just meant to scare them - it was meant to convict them and lay the groundwork for their repentance. This is always the way it is with God. He warns of the consequences of sin, but he does so as a me...

Ezekiel 2-3 This passage from Ezekiel is truly striking! It shows how he got his commission from God, and what his calling as a prophet was all about. God showed Ezekiel that he would have to be bold and unflinching as he told people bad news they wouldn't like. But he also showed him that the Word of God is sweet - even when it is hard to hear - and that he sometimes hurts us in order to heal us....

Ezekiel  This message series explores the book of Ezekiel, beginning with a little bit about the ancient Assyrian-Babylonian world and their symbolism. We will learn about what the ancient Israelites were going through as captives in the nation. Ezekiel starts off by assuring the captives that the glory and reign of Yahweh aren't limited to any region, era or season on Earth; His throne is mobile...

1 Timothy 5:17-25 This message discusses the importance of giving honor to those who lead and teach. Those who keep the charge of leadership carry a significant burden; they ought never do it alone or withug proper honor. 

Philippians 2:12-30 The sermon highlights the book of Philippians, focusing on themes of joy and unity. It honors sacrifices made on Memorial Day and shares teachings of Jesus about love and service. Paul's imprisonment is discussed in relation to the Philippians, emphasizing joy and the importance of unity in the church. The roles of Timothy and Epaphroditus are explored, concluding with a call t...

Isaiah 43:1-13 We don't always think of honor as part of worldwide missions and outreach. But it is essential! First of all, we want all nations, tribes, and languages to praise and honor the Name of Jesus and know the freedom and hope that are ours in his gospel. Honor is also part of outreach in the sense that God is giving it to lost people by loving, pursuing, and cleansing them in Christ. All...

Matthew 15:1-28 This message celebrates Mother's Day and the many women sacrificing, giving strengths, efforts, and affections to help others flourish. Whether you have kids or not, you are a mother here when you lovingly nurture and grow others! This passage looks at the kind of honor Jesus commands and the price we pay to make it authentic.

1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Celebrating HisAbility Sunday - Our differently-abled members and attenders help us experience God more deeply, worship him more passinoately, and learn about parts of his heart we might miss without them. Together, we learn that the Church is the unified body of Jesus Christ; when we protect one part, the whole body floursihes with it and shares in the honor! 

Malachi 4  A final message in our Where's Waldo? series. As the profit Malachi finishes his book, he gets to have the last word before 400 years of waiting between the minor profits and the Gospel of Matthew. These last words of the Old Testament point to the coming of John the Baptist and the healing of the Risen Lord! 

Psalm 16, Daniel 12:1-4 This message takes place on Ressurection Sunday! As we continue to look for evidence and testimony about Jesus in the Old Testament books (even on Easter), we discover that the empty tomb and victory over sin and death and hell are all there! In the Law and Prophets, we see that the Father promised to preserve the life and physical purity of Jesus, despite Death's attacks....

Zechariah 9:9-13, John 12; 12-16 Even though the first Palm Sunday happened in New Testament times, it was predicted in the Old Testament and later recognized as a fulfillment of prophecy. Zechariah the prophet predicted a King humbly arriving to Jerusalem on a donkey; he also predicted that King would bring freedom and hope by a blood covenant and by rescuing prisoners back to safety.

Zechariah 3 We don't see it, but there is an invisible battle going on all around us. We are always being accused by our Enemy, the Devil. The worst part is, most of his accusations are accurate, since we are sinners who have disobeyed God and deserve punishment. However, his word isn't the last word - there is Another who gets to speaker in the courtroom. No matter what Satan says about us, God's...

Daniel 3 The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace of Nebuchadnezzar shows us the kind of pressure and risk a believer can often face in this world where Satan seems to be temporarily in charge of things. Earthly systems can stack the deck against us and we are often threatened and told to compromise our faith. The pre-incarnate Jesus showed up for his faithful servants in...

Exodus 3:1-12; Deuteronomy 18:15-19   This message dives into some moments in the life of the greatest Old Testament leader in the nation of Israel: Moses. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and to the Promised Land; he gave them the Law and taught them about God's standards. Jesus called and equipped Moses to prefigure the Gospel and lay the groundwork for salvation. But Moses was aware of a g...

Genesis 16:1-13; 18:22; 22:11-18   Many have heard stories about the patriarch, Abraham, and his wife, Sarah. As we continue our search for Jesus in the Old Testament, we discover that he pops up quite a few times in the story of Abraham; you just have to know where to look. In these passages, we see that the pre-incarnate Jesus was intimately involved with Abraham's story and the people in his fa...

Genesis 1:1-5, John 1:1-5, Genesis 3:14-15, 21 The oldest references to Jesus are in the book of Genesis; here we see his divinity, mission, and victory over sin and hell foretold! We also see the first substitutionary sacrifice and the institution of shedding blood to cover over the shame and exposure that come from sin. Jesus is on the very first page of the Bible!

Ecclesiastes 9:1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 Statistics say we are living longer than ever before. Ironically, as our expectation of longevity increases, our stewardship of our lives actually seems to atrophy. Many people are living in denial of their mortality, simultaneously expecting more and risking less. It seems that somehow the longer we hope to live, the less we actually make of the days we...

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 This world has become more and more virtual over the last decade or so. That isn't all bad, if it's just some new options for solving tricky work situations or connecting in adverse situations. However, learning excessively on these less-than-substantial interactions and activities is having untold effects in terms of human cognition, relationships, and health. It is also weake...

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 We would prefer a life of limitless abilities and opportunities and, if we're honest, we really dislike having to slow down, say no, fail, or quit. We would engineer lives of strength and self-sufficiency, and fool ourselves into thinking we are doing God a favor by not needing his help. How foolish! By escaping our weakness, we would be cutting off the means by which God mos...

1 Corinthians 6:9-20 There may be no issue in which the currents of our age are pressing so forcefully as in the area of human sexuality. Our world is all over the place on this issue. On the one hand, people idolize sex and act as if it is EVERYTHING; yet, on the other hand, they downplay its significance and insist it is a casual and ordinary part of life. If we are to keep our heads and be fait...

Acts 3:11-26; 4:5-12 As we stand firm amidst the currents and pressures of our day, we need to be particularly aware of the pressure to conform to relativism and pluralism. Our part of the world is increasingly insisting that ALL religions - including even Satanism, witchcraft, agnosticism, and atheism - constitute equally viable forms of worship and spirituality. In the midst of this smorgasbord...

Isaiah 40 Josh Hendricks gives a message on the ultimate comfort in life and death - God our Father in Heaven. 

Matthew 25:31-46 The historical Christian position on the value of life is radically clear: every human life has value and needs to be treated as holy. Humans bear God's image and are filled with his breath; what we do to protect the duration and quality of each life, we do unto Christ.