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
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
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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6 days ago
6 days ago
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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Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
What if Heaven isn’t just a distant hope—but your ultimate reality starting now?
In Part 2 of the Afterlife series, Pastor David Gaunt challenges us to rethink everything we assume about Heaven. This message moves beyond vague ideas and anchors our hope in what Jesus clearly revealed: Heaven is real, it’s home, it’s happening now, and it’s worth everything.
Heaven isn’t meant to be an afterthought—it’s meant to shape how you live today.
If this message challenges you, take your next step: follow Jesus, fix your eyes on eternity, and invite someone to discover it with you.
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Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
What really happens after we die? Is there more beyond this life—or is this all there is?
In Week 1 of The Afterlife, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia explores one of the most sobering and eye-opening teachings of Jesus. Through a powerful story in Luke 16, we’re confronted with eternal realities that most people avoid—but none of us can escape.
You’ll discover:
- Why your soul outlives your body
- What Jesus reveals about Heaven and Hell
- How your choices today shape your eternity
This message isn’t just informative—it’s urgent. Because what you believe about the afterlife will determine how you live right now.
Don’t wait. Lean in. Eternity is real.
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Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
What if the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just something to believe, but something that could change your life? On Easter Sunday, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia walks through the eyewitness accounts of the empty tomb and reveals why the resurrection isn’t just a moment in history—it’s the foundation of everything. Whether you’re unsure, convinced, or somewhere in between, this message will challenge you to see the resurrection in a new way: as freedom from your past, victory in your present, and assurance for your future. This isn’t just a story. This changes everything.
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Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
What if the parts of your life that feel the most chaotic are actually the most intentional?
As we conclude our Life of Joseph series, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia explores the final chapters of Genesis to show how God was weaving together every moment of Joseph’s life—from betrayal to blessing—into something beautiful.
Through Jacob’s final words, Joseph’s response to fear, and one of the most powerful statements in Scripture, we’re reminded that nothing in our lives is random. Even what was meant for harm, God can use for good.
This message invites us to release control, open our hands, and trust the plan God is unfolding—even when we don’t understand it.
Watch, share, and take your next step of trust this week.
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Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Life of Joseph // Part Eight: Hidden Dangers of the 'Good Life'
Have you ever looked at your life and wondered… “How did I get here spiritually?”
In this message from Genesis 47, Pastor John Hill unpacks how both the comfortable seasons and the overwhelming seasons of life shape our trust in God—and why neither should define our faith. Through the story of Joseph and the journey of Israel, we discover that what looks like stability or struggle is often God forming something deeper in us. No matter what season you’re in today, this message will remind you of a powerful truth:
Seasons may change, but God’s purposes and promises never do.
Lean in, take your next step, and trust God in every season.
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Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Joseph’s Big Reveal: Part 7 || Pastor Steve Garcia
Have you ever had good news you couldn’t wait to share?
After years of betrayal, separation, and testing, Joseph finally reveals his identity to the brothers who sold him into slavery. What follows is one of the most emotional and powerful moments in all of Genesis.
In this message by Lead Pastor Steve Garcia from our Life of Joseph series, we see how God can bring restoration even after decades of conflict. Joseph’s story reminds us that broken relationships can be healed—but restoration takes patience, closeness, and a willingness to move forward into something new.
If you’ve ever wondered whether damaged relationships can truly be restored, this story gives us hope.
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