Back Shed Bible Study

John lived and walked with Jesus. He saw the miracles and experienced it all first-hand. He can't help but want his readers to experience and understand what he saw. Cliff takes us into John's opening of the book of 1 John and his desire that we too know the Jesus he knows. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://...

Scripture tells us not to sin... but it also tells us what to do when we sin. 1 John 2 offers a very practical approach to our attitude about sin and what it looks like to truly love God. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays...

Do you want to get rid of your sin?  Join Cliff in 1 John 3 today and understand how God's deep love leads us away from sin. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live So...

He was a man of few words, but he was obedient to God's calling on his life. Joseph shows us how one man can be used by God without a single word of his ever being recorded. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:...

When it's literally impossible to pick yourself up and walk, where do you turn? Today we look at Mark 2:1-12 and the story of a paralyzed guy and his friends who would stop at nothing to get their buddy to Jesus. References: The NIV Harmony of the Gospels - Thomas and Gundry - HarperOne Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link:...

Bad news everywhere. The sky is falling. Today in the Back Shed, we dig into Matthew 24 & 1 Peter 4 as we learn how to maintain perspective, keeping our eyes focused on Christ in the midst of predictably trying times.  Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright...

Luke and Cliff tackle the value and importance of a Biblical Post Secondary Education in today's culture. References Living Word Bible College - Manitoba, Canada - https://www.livingwordcollege.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 Music) Music provid...

Luz Johnson jumps in the Back Shed to offer resources for seniors, as well as for those who are, or may be, taking care of seniors in their lives. Resources Mentioned Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center - https://www.deloro.org/ Electronic Caregiver - https://electroniccaregiver.com/ Luz Johnson - (916) 241-3046 Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  w...

Cliff has lots of random things to talk about this morning - ranging from his thoughts on Pastor's Appreciation Month, to the upcoming series in Romans, as well as everything that happened over the weekend at the Men's Conference.  Watch  on YouTube:  youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am:  www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life...

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...