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
4 days ago
4 days ago
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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Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
What do you do when something feels too broken to fix?
In week three of From the Ground Up, Pastor Steve Garcia walks through Nehemiah 2:10–20, where Nehemiah inspects the ruins of Jerusalem and begins rallying the people to rebuild. Through his example, we learn that before something can be rebuilt, it must first be inspected; before progress can be made, others must be included; and before change can last, we must invest fully. If something in your life feels too broken to rebuild, take heart: God can make beauty from the ashes.
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Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
A Burden for the People || From the Ground Up: Part 2 || Pastor Steve Garcia
What if the opportunity you’ve been praying for suddenly appeared — would you be ready to step into it?
In week two of From the Ground Up, Pastor Steve Garcia unpacks Nehemiah 2 and shows how prayer turns into action. After months of waiting, Nehemiah stands before the most powerful man in the world and boldly asks for the impossible — and God moves.
This message reveals how faith prepares, steadies, and strengthens us when God opens the door.
If you’ve ever wondered how to step forward when God finally says “go,” this message will help you be ready, steady, and faithful.
Comment below: What’s one area where you sense God calling you to be “ready” for His next move?
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Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
What do you do when what was once strong now lies in ruins?
In week one of From the Ground Up, Pastor Steve Garcia opens the book of Nehemiah and shows how rebuilding begins — not with blueprints or bricks, but with brokenness and prayer.
Before Nehemiah ever lifted a stone, he lifted his voice to God. His compassion for a hurting people and his burden for a broken city reveal a powerful truth: the first step toward restoration always starts on our knees.
If something in your life feels wrecked or weary, this message will remind you: God still rebuilds what’s been broken — starting from the ground up.
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Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
What if the very thing meant to silence your faith became the spark that spread it?
In the final week of Citizens of Heaven, Pastor Steve Garcia closes out the series with a sobering message on Persecution.
Through the life of the Apostle Paul, we see that every attempt to stamp out the gospel only caused it to burn brighter. God’s people may be pressed, but never crushed — and His Kingdom keeps advancing, even in the fire.
If you’ve ever faced hostility for following Jesus, this message will remind you: God’s Kingdom thrives under pressure.
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Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
What happens when God’s people settle instead of scatter?
In Week 3 of Citizens of Heaven, Pastor Steve Garcia explores how the story of the Tower of Babel and the miracle of Pentecost reveal God’s unstoppable heart for the nations. From Genesis to Acts, we see that when humanity rebels and tries to make a name for itself, God’s mercy still moves the mission forward.
If you’ve ever been tempted to stay in your comfort zone, this message will challenge and inspire you to go where God sends — because His heart is still for the world.
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