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Each Sunday we livestream the services so that you can watch it from anywhere in the world. Service times are at 9am and 10:40am PST each Sunday. Click here to watch the livestream.

Or watch messages that provide hope and help at any time on demand via the message library below.

Squeezeus Jesus

This message teaches that Christianity hinges on who we believe Jesus is—not just that He was real, but that He is God—and that true faith requires a response of humility and obedience. It calls us to let theology and faith collide so that knowing about Jesus becomes knowing Him as Lord.

30-Minute Theology – God

This message explains why understanding who God truly is matters, showing that everyone has a theology and that our beliefs about God shape how we live. It calls us to move beyond feelings and sound bites, anchor our faith in Scripture, and grow in a right view of God so we can truly know and experience Him.

New Year, Same Mission

This message calls the church to move beyond routine and become an active, gospel-centered movement by personally committing to grow as fully devoted followers of Jesus. It challenges every believer to take responsibility for learning God’s Word, living out their faith, and helping others do the same so that God’s mission continues to move forward.

Jesus and the Island of Misfit Toys

This message reveals that Jesus’ family tree is an “island of misfit toys,” filled with broken, imperfect people, showing that God works through human messiness to bring redemption. It reminds us that humility and obedience—not status or perfection—are what God uses, and that nothing in our past can keep us from His love.

Hail Mary and Ladybugs

This message uses Mary’s response to God’s unexpected plan to show that true godliness is humility and surrender—recognizing who God is, who we are, and trusting Him even when life doesn’t make sense. It challenges us to respond to every season by remembering what God has done, learning what He is teaching us, and choosing obedience with a heart that says, “God, I am yours.”

Candy Canes and Prophecies

This message reveals that the Christmas story, though familiar, is actually a miraculous fulfillment of prophecies spoken 600 years before Jesus’ birth, showing that only God could orchestrate something so statistically impossible. It reminds us that the true spirit of the season is Emmanuel, God with us, and calls us to anchor our hope in Jesus, the Savior who came to make a way for us.

Gratitude That Lasts Longer Than Leftovers

This message calls us to live with daily gratitude—not just on Thanksgiving—by choosing thankfulness in every circumstance and recognizing God’s goodness in all seasons. Using the story of the ten lepers, it reminds us that true gratitude turns our hearts back to Jesus, reshapes our perspective, and overflows into worship, generosity, and everyday faith.

Perspective

This message teaches that we often see life through a small, limited perspective, but God sees the full widescreen picture—just as shown through Joseph’s story, where years of hardship were part of a bigger plan for good. It challenges us to trust God even when we don’t understand, believing He is working behind the scenes in every season.

Hope | John 20:30-31

This message concludes the Gospel of John by showing that Jesus’ death and resurrection are the foundation of Christian hope—His “It is finished” completed the work we could never do, and His empty tomb proves God’s power over death. It calls us to believe, reminding us that because Jesus truly lived, died, and rose again, we can have life in His name and hope that changes everything.

Horse Trading | John 18:28-40

This message reflects on Jesus’ trial before Pilate, showing how humanity still trades God’s truth for personal comfort or desire—just as the crowd chose Barabbas over Jesus. It challenges us not to “horse trade” with God but to trust His truth and choose what our souls need most over what our feelings want now.

Just Like Riding A Bike | John 16:16-33

This message reflects on Jesus’ words in John 16, where He tells His disciples He will leave and then return, offering peace even as He promises trouble. It reminds us that while problems are guaranteed, peace is found only through surrender to Jesus—trusting Him not just with eternity, but with every part of life.

The Pruning Process | John 15:1-5

This message focuses on Jesus’ bold statement in John 15: “I am the vine; you are the branches,” teaching that true life and purpose come only from staying connected to Him. To “abide” means to remain close and surrendered to Jesus, letting His way shape our character and actions. It reminds us that God’s pruning—removing selfishness, bitterness, and other spiritual disease—is not punishment but preparation for greater fruitfulness. We are called to trust the pruning process, stay with Jesus, and let His life flow through us so we can grow stronger in faith.

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Community & Fellowship

God designed us to grow together, not alone. The church is a family where we support each other, pray for each other, and walk through life side by side. In community, we discover belonging, accountability, and a place to be known and loved.

Discipleship

Discipleship is the process of learning to follow Jesus in every part of life. It happens in community, through teaching, encouragement, and living out our faith together. As disciples, we don’t just believe what Jesus said—we learn to walk the way He walked.

Faith

Faith is trusting God even when you can’t see the whole picture. It’s believing that He is who He says He is and that His promises hold true in every season. Faith grows as we walk with Jesus, step by step, learning to rely on His wisdom, strength, and guidance in our everyday lives.

Grace

Grace is God’s undeserved kindness and favor toward us. It reminds us that we don’t earn salvation, forgiveness, or His love—He freely gives them through Jesus. Grace changes our identity and frees us to live with humility, gratitude, and the confidence that we are fully known and deeply loved.

Healing

Messages under the Healing topic explore God’s heart to restore what is broken—physically, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Through Scripture, prayer, and real-life testimony, these teachings remind us that Jesus meets us in our pain, brings hope in suffering, and offers healing that goes deeper than circumstances. Whether healing comes instantly or over time, we are invited to trust God’s power, presence, and compassion in every season.

Hope

Hope is the confident expectation that God is working for our good, even when circumstances feel heavy or uncertain. It anchors us in the truth that Jesus has overcome the world, and because of Him, our future is secure. Hope gives us strength to keep going, eyes lifted, and hearts steady.

Humility

The Humility topic focuses on shaping hearts that reflect the posture of Jesus—marked by surrender, obedience, and service. These messages call us to lay down pride, embrace teachability, and live with dependence on God rather than self. As we walk in humility, we discover freedom, deeper relationships, and a life aligned with God’s purposes.

Identity in Christ

Our identity isn’t defined by our past, achievements, failures, or other people’s opinions. In Christ, we are loved, forgiven, chosen, and made new. When we live from our identity in Him, we experience confidence, peace, and freedom that nothing in this world can take away.

Jesus (Life & Teachings)

Jesus is the center of our faith—the Son of God who lived among us, taught us truth, died for our sins, and rose again. His life shows us who God is and how we were created to live. Following Jesus means shaping our lives around His example, words, and love.

Love

Love is the heart of God and the mark of His people. The love we receive from Jesus transforms how we see ourselves and others, leading us to extend grace, compassion, and sacrificial care. Love is not just a feeling—it’s how we live, speak, serve, forgive, and show Christ to the world.

Obedience

Obedience is trusting God enough to follow His ways, even when it’s difficult or countercultural. It isn’t about rules—it’s about relationship. As we obey, we experience deeper freedom, joy, and alignment with the life God designed for us.

Prayer

Prayer is simply talking with God. It’s how we share our hearts, listen for His voice, and stay connected to His presence. Prayer draws us closer to God, strengthens our faith, and reminds us that we are never alone, no matter what we face.

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Dr. Scott Smith

Mike Emery

Curtis Kauffman

Deron Higgins

Andy Thoren

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30-Minute Theology

In this short-form teaching series, we explore the core beliefs of the Christian faith - God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, salvation, the Church, and what's to come - helping new believers build a foundation and long-time believers deepen their understanding of what we believe and why it matters.

Manger Things

Manger Things is a special December teaching series that invites us to rediscover the wonder of Jesus’ birth by looking closely at the unexpected details surrounding the manger. While the title plays off the popular show Stranger Things, this series turns our attention to something far more extraordinary—the moment when God stepped into our world through the humble arrival of Christ. Each message explores how God uses ordinary people and unlikely places to reveal His love, His plan, and His presence with us. If you’re longing for hope this Christmas or wanting to deepen your understanding of the Christmas story, these messages are a meaningful place to begin. Each sermon is warm, practical, and rooted in Scripture, helping you see the manger not as a seasonal symbol, but as a powerful reminder that God meets us in the unexpected. As you explore the series, you’ll be encouraged to embrace the hope, peace, and joy Jesus brings into every part of life.

John

Through 2025, Sonrise Church went through an in-depth teaching series through the Gospel of John, taking a closer look at the life, character, and mission of Jesus. Each message explores who Jesus is, what He taught, and how His presence continues to shape our everyday lives. Across stories, conversations, miracles, and teachings, this series uncovers the heart of Jesus — the One who invites us to believe, to follow, and to live in relationship with Him. If you’re wanting to better understand who Jesus is, deepen your faith, or find guidance in the midst of real life, these messages are a meaningful place to start. Each sermon is practical, rooted in Scripture, and focused on helping you encounter Jesus personally — not just as a figure from history, but as a living Savior who knows you and loves you. Feel free to explore the series and choose the messages that speak to where you are today.

Values and Vision

Values and Vision is a teaching series that walks our church family back to the foundations of who we are and where we’re going. Across these messages, we explore the core values that shape Sonrise Church—things like gathering in community, worship, generosity, confession, prayer, and people reaching people—and how they all serve one clear mission: helping people know and follow Jesus. Rather than starting with big goals or plans, this series presses into the kind of church we’re becoming from the inside out, and how our shared values create a culture where life change is possible. If you’re wondering what Sonrise is all about, looking for clarity in a season of change, or wanting to align your life more fully with God’s purposes, these messages are a great place to begin. Each sermon is practical and rooted in Scripture, inviting you to live out your faith with courage, unity, and intentionality in everyday life. As you watch, you’ll be encouraged not just to understand our values and vision, but to embrace them personally—joining what God is doing in and through this church.

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