Welcome to the weekly audio podcast of Sunrise Church led by Pastor Steve Garcia. We are Church that ventures to Be One, Build One and Bring One in our communities and around the world. To learn more visit our website at sunrisechurch.org
Episodes
5 days ago
5 days ago
Better than Spiritual Gifts: Made For This – Part 4
As we conclude our Made For This series, we’re reminded that spiritual gifts—while important—are not the most important thing.
In this final message, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia walks us through 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 to show how God designed spiritual gifts to serve a greater purpose: building a unified, obedient, love-filled church that reflects Jesus to the world.
This message challenges us to stop arguing over secondary issues and start living out what matters most—obedience to God’s Word, unity in God’s church, and love in God’s way.
Next steps: • Put your gifts into practice • Pursue unity over preference • Love others the way Jesus loves you
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Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Made For This – Deeper Encounters, Not Shallow Experiences
What if spiritual gifts were never meant to elevate individuals—but to transform lives and build the church?
In Part Three of Made For This, Pastor John Hill walks through 1 Corinthians 12 to help us understand the purpose, power, and proper use of spiritual gifts.
Paul confronts a church that desired spiritual experiences without spiritual maturity—and calls believers to something better.
This message challenges us to stop pursuing shallow moments and start pursuing deeper, Spirit-led encounters that lead to real transformation.
#MadeForThis #SpiritualGifts #1Corinthians12 #HolySpirit #SpiritualGrowth
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Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Made For This – Getting in the Game
Have you ever felt like you were on the team—but stuck on the bench?
In Romans 12, the Apostle Paul reminds us that every follower of Jesus has been gifted by the Holy Spirit for a purpose.
In this message, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia unpacks what spiritual gifts are, why they matter, and how God designed every believer to actively build up the church—not sit on the sidelines.
If you’ve ever wondered whether God could really use you, this message is for you.
Take your next step: • Reflect on how God has gifted you • Step into serving • Join a small group and get in the game
#MadeForThis #SpiritualGifts #Romans12 #GetInTheGame #ChurchLife
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Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
MADE FOR THIS: Discovering Your Spiritual Gift | Part 1
What if God has already placed something powerful in your life—and you’ve never opened it?
As we begin a brand-new series, Made For This, we explore the spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit and why so many believers leave them unused.
In this kickoff message, Pastor Steve Garcia walks through 1 Corinthians 12 to help us understand what spiritual gifts are, why they matter, and how God intends to use them to build His church.
This message will challenge you to stop overlooking what God has already given you—and step into the purpose you were designed for.
God didn’t give you a gift to leave it under the tree. He made you for this.
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Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
What if following Jesus was meant to be more than belief—but a clear calling with a next step?
As we step into a new year, many people are asking the same question: What is God’s plan for my life?
In this year-end vision message, Pastor John Hill challenges our church to move from passive admiration of Jesus to intentional, life-shaping discipleship.
This message unpacks how Jesus consistently called people to leave the crowd, take a risk, and follow Him—even when it meant discomfort, sacrifice, and storms.
The invitation is still the same today.
This message lays out a simple but powerful discipleship pathway for 2026—one that meets people wherever they are and calls them forward into a life of purpose, growth, and multiplication.
Whether you feel stuck, spiritually curious, connected but stagnant, or ready to help others follow Jesus, this message will challenge and encourage you to step forward with clarity and courage.
2026 doesn’t have to be another year of good intentions.
It can be the year you answer Jesus’ call to follow Him—fully, faithfully, and fruitfully.
Take your next step. Live out your God-given calling. Follow Jesus.
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Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
What happens when good intentions fade and old habits return?
In the final week of From the Ground Up, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia walks through Nehemiah 13, where promises are broken, compromise creeps in, and God’s people drift once again.
This closing message reminds us that while Nehemiah could rebuild walls, only Jesus can rebuild hearts.
Through Nehemiah’s reforms, we learn how to get back on track — and why we ultimately need a Savior who can change us from the inside out.
If you’ve ever fallen back into old patterns or struggled to keep the commitments you made to God, this message points you to hope, grace, and the true Rebuilder.
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Sunday Dec 14, 2025
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
What do you do after the rebuilding is finished — but you still feel spiritually empty?
In week seven of From the Ground Up, Pastor David Gaunt takes us through Nehemiah 7–9, where God shows that restoring walls was never the end goal — restoring hearts was.
Through genealogies, worship, repentance, and revival, we see that God is the Promise Keeper who rebuilds more than structures… He rebuilds people.
If you’ve ever felt discouraged, spiritually dry, or unsure of what God is doing in your life, this message will remind you: the God who rebuilds walls also restores hearts.
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Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
How do you stay focused on God’s calling when distractions, lies, and pressure try to pull you off course?
In week six of From the Ground Up, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia walks us through Nehemiah 6, where the wall is nearly complete — and the enemy intensifies the attacks.
Through Nehemiah’s discernment, courage, and devotion to God, we learn how to see clearly and act wisely in a world filled with pressure and deception.
If you feel pulled, pressured, or spiritually worn down, this message will strengthen your resolve and refocus your heart on the great work God is calling you to.
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Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
From the Ground Up | Nehemiah Pt. 5 | Carlo Mendoza | Sunrise Church CA
What do you do when the biggest threat to your progress isn’t coming from the outside — but from within?
In week five of From the Ground Up, Pastor Carlo Mendoza takes us into Nehemiah 5, where internal conflict nearly derails the rebuilding project.
In this powerful message, we discover that finishing well requires courage to confront what’s wrong, wisdom to examine our motives, and humility to build a legacy that honors God and serves others.
If you’ve ever felt discouraged, conflicted, or tempted to give up, this message will remind you: God can help you finish well — no matter how you started.
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Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
What do you do when the work gets heavy, the opposition rises, and you feel like quitting?
In week four of From the Ground Up, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia takes us into Nehemiah 3–4, where the people of God rebuild the walls of Jerusalem while facing exhaustion, discouragement, and growing attacks.
Through their story, we learn that God strengthens us when we engage, emboldens us when we remember who He is, and leads us forward when prayer fuels obedience.
If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or ready to walk away from something God has asked you to build — this message will renew your strength.
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