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
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The Widow & Unjust Judge | Luke 18:1–8
What do you do when God seems silent?
In Week 4 of our Parables series, Pastor David Gaunt teaches from the Parable of the Persistent Widow. Through a story of relentless faith and unwavering perseverance, Jesus encourages His followers to keep praying, keep trusting, and keep believing—even when answers don't come quickly.
You'll discover:
- Why persistence matters in prayer
- How faith grows in seasons of waiting
- What Jesus teaches about trusting God's timing
Don't let a delayed answer convince you that God isn't listening.
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Monday Jun 22, 2026
Monday Jun 22, 2026
What happens when life puts your faith to the test?
In Week 3 of our Parables series, Pastor John Hill explores Jesus' Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. Everyone experiences storms—but not everyone survives them the same way. Jesus reveals that the difference isn't hearing the truth; it's building your life on it.
You'll discover:
- Why listening to Jesus isn't enough
- How obedience creates spiritual maturity
- What makes a life strong enough to withstand life's storms
Storms don't create foundations—they reveal them.
#Parables #BuiltDifferent #Faith #Jesus #SpiritualGrowth
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Monday Jun 15, 2026
Monday Jun 15, 2026
Have you ever felt like God was being unfair?
In Week 2 of our Parables series, Pastor Carlo Mendoza unpacks one of Jesus' most surprising stories. The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard challenges our assumptions about fairness, comparison, and grace. Through this story, Jesus reveals that God's generosity is far greater than we often realize.
You'll discover:
- Why grace will always feel unfair to those keeping score
- How comparison steals joy and gratitude
- What it means to celebrate God's generosity toward others
The good news is that God's grace isn't based on what you've earned—it's based on who He is.
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Monday Jun 08, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
What if God has been more patient with you than you realize?
In Week 1 of our summer series on the Parables of Jesus, Pastor Erik Wade explores the Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree. While many people assume God's patience means unlimited time, Jesus tells a different story. This powerful parable reveals both God's incredible mercy and the urgency of responding to Him before the opportunity passes.
You'll discover:
- Why God's patience is a gift, not a guarantee
- What spiritual fruit reveals about our lives
- How to respond before it's too late
God's grace is available today—but Jesus reminds us that tomorrow is never promised.
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Monday Jun 01, 2026
Monday Jun 01, 2026
What if some of the most impactful people in church history were people the world would have overlooked?
In the final week of Women of the Bible, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia explores the remarkable women who helped shape and strengthen the early church. From Mary Magdalene and Lydia to Priscilla, Phoebe, Lois, and Eunice, these women invested their lives, resources, homes, influence, and faith into the mission of Jesus—and the Gospel spread because of it.
You’ll discover:
- Why God invites ordinary people to invest in eternal purposes
- How faithfulness matters more than fame or recognition
- Why the church works best when men and women serve together in unity
You don’t have to be famous to be faithful. You don’t need a platform to make an impact. God can use your life right where you are.
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Wednesday May 27, 2026
Wednesday May 27, 2026
What if God isn’t looking for the most gifted person in the room—but simply the one willing to say yes?
In Part 3 of Women of the Bible, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia explores the remarkable story of Deborah and Jael—two ordinary women God used in extraordinary ways to change the course of Israel’s history. In a culture where they would have been overlooked, God elevated their faith, courage, and availability to bring deliverance and victory.
You’ll discover:
- Why courage rooted in God can influence everyone around you
- How wisdom helps us navigate difficult and complicated decisions
- Why God often uses available people more than capable people
God is not waiting for perfection. He’s not looking for the most talented person in the room. He’s simply looking for someone willing to say, “Yes, Lord.”
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Sunday May 17, 2026
Sunday May 17, 2026
Why do we keep going back to things that never really satisfy us?
In Part 2 of Women of the Bible, Pastor John Hill explores Jesus’ powerful encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. Beneath the conversation about water is a deeper invitation—an invitation to stop drinking from empty wells and discover the only source that truly satisfies the soul.
You’ll discover:
- Why success, relationships, approval, and control can never fully satisfy your soul
- How hiding behind masks keeps people from real healing and renewal
- What it looks like to stop running from Jesus and begin living Spirit-led lives
This message is for anyone exhausted from pretending, striving, or searching for fulfillment in all the wrong places. Jesus still meets people at wells—and His invitation is still the same: “If you’re thirsty… come to Me.”
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Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
In this Mother’s Day message, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia and his wife Kate kick off a new series Women of the Bible by exploring the powerful story of the unnamed Canaanite woman who fought for her daughter and refused to give up on Jesus. In one of the most surprising interactions in the Gospels, Jesus uses this moment to reveal what persistent, desperate faith truly looks like.
You’ll discover:
- Why desperation can become the starting point of transformation
- What to do when God feels distant or silent
- How prayer can become a battle for the people you love most
This message is for every person carrying pain, fighting for family, or wondering if God still sees them. Don’t give up—Jesus still responds to desperate faith.
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Tuesday May 05, 2026
Tuesday May 05, 2026
What happens after we die… and what have we gotten wrong about it?
In the final week of The Afterlife, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia answers some of the biggest questions that surfaced during the series—about communicating with the dead, whether “good people” go to Hell, and how Christianity compares to other religions.
This message brings clarity to confusion and points us back to the one truth that matters most: what Jesus has already done for us.
You’ll discover:
- Why trying to connect with the dead is not God’s design
- What the Bible really says about “good people” and salvation
- Why Christianity stands apart from every other belief system
- This message isn’t just about answers—it’s about response.
Because eternity isn’t just something to understand…it’s something to prepare for.
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Monday Apr 27, 2026
Monday Apr 27, 2026
What if Hell isn’t just a word—but a real destination?
In Week 3 of The Afterlife, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia confronts one of the most difficult truths Jesus ever taught. While culture jokes about Hell or ignores it altogether, Jesus spoke about it with clarity and urgency. This message reveals not only the reality and severity of Hell—but also the incredible hope that it can be avoided through a relationship with Him.
You’ll discover:
- Why Jesus taught that Hell is a real place, not just a concept
- What makes Hell so devastating—and why it matters
- How the Gospel provides the only way to avoid it completely
This isn’t meant to scare you—it’s meant to wake you up. Because eternity is real, and the choice is yours.
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