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
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Above All
Is your faith built on truth—or just tradition, superstition, or emotion?
In Part 2 of Above All, Pastor Steve Garcia takes us straight into Colossians 2 to unmask the subtle deceptions that can quietly derail our faith. With wisdom and clarity, this message reveals how culture, religion, and even our feelings can sell us a version of faith that’s close… but counterfeit.
📖 You’ll learn how to:
- Spot the difference between legalism and biblical conviction
- Break free from guilt, superstition, and spiritual performance
- Build a faith rooted in Christ—not rules, rituals, or “religious vibes”
- Experience the true freedom that comes when Jesus is truly enough
Whether you’ve been caught in religious pressure or drifting on feelings alone, this message is your reminder: only Jesus transforms from the inside out.
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🎬 Don’t miss Part 3 next week as we continue through Colossians!
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Above All
Is Jesus just a good teacher—or is He the foundation of everything?
In this bold kickoff to our new series Above All, Pastor Steve Garcia walks us through Colossians 1 to reveal the real Jesus—Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer, and King. This isn’t the Jesus culture casually respects or religion conveniently redefines. This is the Jesus who is before all, over all, and worthy of being first in your life.
📖 Discover:
Why Jesus isn’t just part of your life—He’s meant to be the foundation
What it means to live with Christ in you, the hope of glory
How to build a staying faith that survives pressure, pain, and the pull to quit
3 practical ways to stay grounded, growing, and grasping to Jesus in today’s world
If you’ve ever felt like letting go—or wondered if Jesus can really hold it all together—this message will remind you: He can. And He’s holding onto you.
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🎬 Don’t miss part 2 of Above All next week!
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Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Reel Faith
Is evil just a concept—or a spiritual reality we need to be ready for?
In this sobering and eye-opening message, Pastor Erik Wade dives into the film Nefarious to expose the very real, often ignored nature of spiritual warfare.
What begins as a psychiatric evaluation unfolds into a face-to-face confrontation with demonic influence—raising the question: are we prepared for this battle?
📖 From Ephesians 6 and across Scripture, this message reveals:
- Why evil isn’t just psychological—it’s spiritual
- How Satan’s greatest tactic is subtle influence, not force
- How to armor up against the enemy's schemes using the Word of God
- Why Jesus is the ultimate and only authority over the darkness
This isn’t just another movie message—it’s a wake-up call for every believer to stop underestimating the battle and start standing strong in Christ’s victory.
🎬 Part of our Reel Faith summer series—where film and faith collide
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Reel Faith
What does it look like to truly love your enemies—not just in theory, but in practice? In this powerful message, Pastor David Gaunt uses the film Remember the Titans to help us confront one of Jesus’ most difficult commands:
👉 “Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.” — Luke 6:27
As racial tensions erupt on and off the field in 1971 Virginia, this true story becomes a compelling parable for what it means to overcome evil with good.
Through powerful scenes and Scripture from Romans 12, Pastor David outlines 9 practical steps for living out enemy-love in a world filled with conflict, pride, and pain.
📖 You’ll learn:
- Why humility, not hatred, changes hearts
- How compassion can spark repentance
- What it means to preserve peace at personal cost
- How the Gospel gives us power to respond, not retaliate
This is more than a movie message—it’s a challenge to live like Jesus in the face of real division and real pain. Let’s follow His lead.
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🎬 Part of our summer Reel Faith series
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Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Reel Faith
What if the people the world ignores are the very ones God is preparing to make history? In this powerful message, Pastor John Hill uses the inspiring story of Hidden Figures to spotlight the way Jesus sees and lifts those our culture overlooks. From overlooked mathematicians at NASA to a dismissed woman in Luke 7, the message is clear: Jesus sees the unseen—and calls them by name.
📖 Learn how to:
- Search for those others overlook
- Set tables that make room for new voices
- Celebrate what God has placed in others—even when no one else does
- Embrace your place—whether you feel invisible or influential
- Whether you've been passed over, or you've been given a platform, this message will call you higher—and deeper into the heart of Jesus.
🎬 Part of our Reel Faith summer series where Scripture meets cinema and stories come alive with truth.
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#HiddenFigures #ReelFaith #JesusSeesYou #KingdomLeadership #FaithInAction #LiftOthersUp
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Reel Faith: Limitless
What if you could unlock your full potential with just one pill? That’s the offer at the heart of the movie Limitless—but it’s also a modern-day echo of a much older temptation.
In this powerful message, Pastor Carlo Mendoza takes us through the story of Eddie Morra, a man who gains everything and almost loses himself.
Using Limitless as a cultural mirror, Carlo helps us examine the lies we believe, the shortcuts we take, and the cost of trying to be our own god.
📖 Discover:
- Why temptation isn’t a sin—but what you do with it matters
- How God gives us a “way out” every time we’re tested
- What it looks like to live a Spirit-led life in a temptation-filled world
You’ll also walk through a clear biblical framework for fighting temptation and experience the freedom that comes through repentance and God’s grace.
🎬 Don’t miss this message from our Reel Faith summer series—where movies become modern-day parables to draw us back to timeless truth.
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Reel Faith
What happens when life takes a turn you never expected? In this powerful message, Pastor Steve Garcia opens our Reel Faith summer series with the critically acclaimed film Sound of Metal—a raw story about identity, loss, and the painful beauty of surrender.
As Ruben, a heavy-metal drummer, loses his hearing, he’s forced to confront the truth that sometimes the life we planned isn’t the life God intends.
Pastor Steve pairs Ruben’s journey with the biblical story of Saul, showing how God uses detours not to destroy us—but to redefine us.
📖 You’ll discover:
- How identity is found in Christ, not credentials
- Why surrender opens the door to transformation
- What to do when you’re stuck between what was and what’s next
- Why you shouldn't try to revive what God has removed
- If you’ve ever faced an unexpected loss or redirection, this message will speak to your soul.
🎬 Don’t miss part 1 of Reel Faith—where movies meet Scripture and every story points to Jesus.
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#SoundOfMetal #ReelFaith #DetoursWithGod #SteveGarcia #IdentityInChrist #LetGoLetGod #SurrenderedLife
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Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
The Whole Story
📕 Is the Bible Outdated, Offensive… or Misunderstood?
One viral TV moment tried to dismantle Scripture in under 60 seconds. But what if the real issue isn’t the Bible — it’s how we read it?
🔥 In this eye-opening finale of “The Whole Story,” Pastor David Gaunt unpacks how to correctly read, handle, and understand the Bible so you’re not confused, misled, or spiritually stuck. From misunderstood Old Testament laws to the eternal promises of the New Covenant — this message delivers clarity in a world clouded by spiritual confusion.
🛠️ Think of it like this: the Bible is a razor-sharp tool. But in the wrong hands — or misused — it causes damage. When used correctly? It sets people free.
🎯 Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or ready to grow deeper — this message is a must-watch for anyone who wants to cut through the noise and find God’s voice.
📲 Hit play, take notes, and prepare for spiritual clarity.
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Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
The Whole Story
In this powerful sermon by Lead Pastor Steve Garcia, discover the jaw-dropping story of how the Bible was lost, distorted, and nearly erased… and how one tortured monk lit a fire that would change the world forever. What Martin Luther uncovered shook the foundations of the most powerful religious system on earth. What if the same undercurrent is still pulling us away from truth today?
If you’ve ever felt spiritually stuck, confused by church tradition, or unsure about the Bible’s relevance — this message will open your eyes.
Get ready to:
• Expose the lies that kept people in darkness
• See how revival begins when God’s Word is unleashed
• Ask the hard questions: “Do my beliefs line up with the Bible?”
• Understand why knowing Scripture isn’t enough — you need the Spirit to flip the switch
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Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
Is the Bible just a collection of exaggerated stories—or is it something far more trustworthy and powerful? In Part 3 of The Whole Story, Pastor Steve explores some of the “messy” and often embarrassing parts of Scripture and shows why these actually point to its truth, not its flaws. From Peter’s denial to conflicting numbers and “contradictions,” this message reveals powerful lessons for our lives today:
Whether you’re struggling with doubt, wrestling with difficult Bible passages, or just feeling unfinished, this message is for you. Watch now and be encouraged by the transforming truth of God's Word.
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