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Last week I was putting the kids to bed, making the rounds from bedroom to bedroom. And I got to Luke’s room and I did what we normally do every night, which for us looks like laying down beside them, chatting briefly, praying, and singing a song. We’ll I did that with Luke and he… Continue reading Mark 11:11-25 – The Cursing of the Temple
Will I be able to do this? Can I provide for them? Am I ready for this? Will I succeed at this? What does success look like in this? How do I become better for them? Why is there no one to talk to? What do I do if I mess up? How can I… Continue reading Mark 9:14-29 – Weak Faith – Strong Savior
So to begin our summer series Gospel Encounters we turn to Mark 1:40-45. Follow along as I read it… “And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him,… Continue reading Mark 1:40-45 – The Cleansing of the Leper
In August 2022 we began the book of Genesis with these words… Genesis is a book about origins. The origin of creation, the origin of mankind, the origin of the institutions by which civilization flourishes, and the origin of one special family God chose as His own to bless the world through. And transcending all… Continue reading Genesis 49:29 – 50:26 – The End of the Beginning
We come today to Genesis 49, where we see the last words of Jacob. I feel eager to preach this text today but I do feel some sadness as well. Because we’ve been in Genesis for some time now and as rich as it has been, here we are coming down to the end. Before… Continue reading Genesis 49 – Jacob’s Last Words
The day was Sunday May 14, Mother’s Day 2023. Everything seemed like a normal Sunday morning around SonRise Community Church. The weather was fine, the band was warming up, the smell of freshly brewed coffee was in the air, and I was putting finishing touches on my sermon. A sermon that kept on the current… Continue reading Proverbs 31 – Lady Wisdom
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. I. The Plan (v1-7) A. The Setting: Jacob is close to death Genesis 48:1 ESV After this, Joseph was told, “Behold, your father is ill.” So… Continue reading Genesis 48: The Blessing on Joseph
Today I want to make one point: “A person who has seen the beauty of Christ, tasted His goodness, and has come to the end of themselves and found new life in Christ…then becomes something new and altogether different. No longer will this person only seek to take care of what is theirs, no. This… Continue reading Genesis 47 – Settling & Surviving in Egypt
There are tons of great father son moments in movies. We could speak of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade where both he and his father Henry play a large role. Or Finding Nemo where Marlen finally finds and reconnects with Nemo and learns to let go. Or The Lion King and the heartwarming tale… Continue reading Genesis 46 – Into Egypt
Today we arrive at Genesis 45. This is something of a milestone for us as a church. We have now walked through almost all of the book of Genesis together, and here at chapter 45 we arrive at the crescendo. The great moment in the divine symphony that is this book where the melody reaches… Continue reading Genesis 45 – It Is Enough
Transformation… …is a popular word, a good word, a word describing a kind of improvement of the soul that many seek after. Many chase after various kinds of transformation in the world today. Whether it’s transformation in physical health through rigorous exercise or diet, transformation in mental health through therapy or counseling, transformation in family life through learning and applying the… Continue reading Genesis 44 – Joseph’s Masterstroke
Today is a day unlike any other. Today is the whole reason why there is a Christian Church in the world today, and today is the only reason why we Christians can have hope in a world where sin abounds within us and around us. Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday, and that means rejoicing is… Continue reading Easter – Psalm 22:22-31 – The Triumph of Christ
It is true to say that few were allowed to have fellowship with our Savior in the sorrows of Gethsemane. Of the 11 disciples that remained 8 were kept at a distance and only 3 were allowed to draw near. Yet even then the 3 weren’t able to truly enter into our Lord’s mysterious sorrow.… Continue reading Good Friday – Psalm 22:1-21 – The Trouble of Christ
Today we come to a text that is as instructive as it is understandable. For all the major players before us will experience great trouble in the present because of their past. Yet in the end, they find relief and renewed joy. So here’s my question to you as we begin today: does this story… Continue reading Genesis 43 – The Second Journey
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Life’s Journey is highly unpredictable. (From Bible College to SonRise) Through the ups and downs we see the sovereign work of God leading in the big… Continue reading Genesis 41:37-57 – The Rise of Joseph, part 2
Hudson Taylor was a missionary in China who would eventually begin the China Inland Mission, yet the road to that great organization was not all evenly paved.[1] Some of Taylor’s first years in China proved so difficult that he left and moved back home to England. He would even spend five years back there, away from… Continue reading Genesis 41:1-36 – The Rise of Joseph, part 1
Over the past Christmas/New Year holiday our family took a trip to go see some other family. And on the way home as it was nearing dinner time Holly and I started discussing where we’d get food. Our boys overheard us talking about this and as they often do they made known their desire to… Continue reading Genesis 40 – Seemingly Forgotten
So we’ve been back in our main sermon series through the book of Genesis for a few weeks now. And remember we’ve begun the final section from chapter 37-50 that focuses on the sons of Jacob.[1] As this section began in chapter 37, Jacob makes it clear that Joseph is his favorite son, which of course… Continue reading Genesis 39 – Joseph’s Beginnings in Egypt
Church, I am here today to inform you of how blessed you truly are. You might agree with me when I say this for many reasons, but I want to draw your attention to one specific reason why I believe you are an especially blessed people! Not only did you get to experience and hear… Continue reading Genesis 38 – Judah and Tamar
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Opening Illustration: Love for reading: Being captivated by the adversity that transpired to make someone into a great hero This week we enter into the final… Continue reading Genesis 37 – The Last Generation of Genesis
Today we come to the end of our New Years series on the Church. This series has been called Gospel Culture…where we’ve pulled one single thread: how the gospel of Jesus Christ ought to shape our whole life together as a church. Allow me to briefly summarize what we’ve covered so far. In week 1 we… Continue reading John 13:31-35 – Gospel Culture as Fuel for Gospel Mission
So we’re in the middle of a small sermon series on the church to kick off the new year, called Gospel Culture. The reason we’re doing this, is to emphasize how the gospel itself ought to shape our whole life together as a church. God has welcomed us in Christ, that’s the beauty of the gospel.… Continue reading 1 John 1:5-7 – A True Fellowship
So we’re in this small series on the church to kick off the new year, called Gospel Culture. The reason we’re doing this, is to emphasize how the gospel ought to shape our whole life together as a church. This is a great need. While we’ve been living in a time of resurgence in reformed doctrine,… Continue reading Romans 15:1-13 – Our Unity & Gospel Culture
It is January once again, and as is our custom each year, we now turn to a sermon series on the Church. Over the years we’ve done this in numerous ways, explaining what the Church is, who the Church is, what the Church believes, how the Church ought to function, and more. This year we’re… Continue reading Galatians 2:11-14 – In Step with the Gospel
As we prepare for the new year we take a moment a reflect on the wondrous hope that us found in the Gospel. To help us in that goal one of our Elders Anthony Del Valle preached this years concluding sermon.
Today we arrive at the conclusion of our Advent series, Expectations. Remember that in this series we’ve said that all people have expectations of God, of what He will do for us and be to us. And we’ve been saying the kind of expectations we have of God really matter. Whether they’re in the realm of… Continue reading Expectations – Shepherd
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. A time of waiting: I never grew up celebrating Advent. We did Christmas sure, but the meaning and anticipation of Advent wasn’t a part of my… Continue reading Expectations – King
Today we’re continuing on in our Advent series, Expectations, where we’re covering the kind of expectations we should have of Jesus and how Scripture helps us greatly in bringing our expectations out of the realm of wishful thinking, or fancies of our own imagination, and back into line with what Scripture says Jesus will be and… Continue reading Expectations – Priest
As you can see we’ve now begun the Christmas season! And with Advent upon us we’re pausing our normal sermon series through the book of Genesis, to be picked back up next year, so we can lean into the glories of Christ this Christmas. The title of this year’s Advent series is Expectations. Christmas is certainly… Continue reading Expectations – Prophet
One of the tiring pleasures of parenting a three year old is the reality of fascinated joyful repetition. Some of you know what I mean. When you do something funny and your three year old begins laughing hysterically, and then with a big grin looks at you and says, ‘Do it again!’ Which of course… Continue reading Genesis 36 – A Conclusion
Growing up I always looked forward to visiting my grandparents in Sarasota, FL. It was always a fun time. One reason these trips were particularly enjoyable was that they would always take us to a restaurant called ‘The Buccaneer.’ It was one of my favorite places to go. It looked like a pirate ship, the… Continue reading Genesis 34 – Dinah Defiled
Looking at pictures of our younger selves can be alarming and humbling for many reasons. We know this. I think one of the benefits of having Facebook is the daily memories that pop up in your notifications. I actually look forward to seeing those each day. One of them recently for me was a group… Continue reading Genesis 33 – A Gospel Reunion
Remember where we’ve been. We’ve watched Jacob dupe his father Isaac and brother Esau with the help of his mother Rebekah. And we then watched him flee for his life because of Esau’s fury. That’s how Jacob left Canaan, the land of promise, in a fearful fleeing. It’s all come back full circle now, for… Continue reading Genesis 32 – A Chapter Begins
Jacob, ever since we’ve seen him introduced to us in Genesis, has been a man surrounded by tension. Tenson was there at his birth as he strove with Esau in the womb. Tension was there in between he and Esau once again at the selling of the birthright for some stew. Tension was there between… Continue reading Genesis 31 – A Chapter Closes
[1]We all have a favorite place on the planet, somewhere that stirs our souls with its natural beauty. Perhaps for you it’s a white beach, or an alpine mountain, or something else. For me its Longboat Key Florida, on the beach, at sunset. To me, nothing quite stills the soul than a stiff sea breeze.… Continue reading Genesis 30:25-43 – Gospel Delight for Sinful Deceivers
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Intro: Family History Overview of how we got here: Transition: As Jacob arrives in Haran God seems to be distant, yet as we move forward in… Continue reading Genesis 29:31-30:34 – Blessings, Battles & Babies
All Christians are in the process of growth. And, as much as we would prefer the growth process to be a steady incline toward glory, it doesn’t happen that way. Rather, Christians grow in stages. Some stages are wonderful, where we find ourselves maturing by leaps and bounds. But in other stages we find ourselves… Continue reading Genesis 29:1-30 – Laban’s Deception
Moment’s that change our lives and often unexpected, dramatic, and life changing…today we arrive at such a moment for Jacob. The moment I’m referring to is the famous Jacob’s Ladder moment in Genesis 28, when Jacob goes out on a journey only to be interrupted by God, who gives Jacob a dream where he sees… Continue reading Genesis 28:10-22 – Jacob’s Ladder
No one likes a mess… Yet, we’ve arrived at a moment in the book of Genesis, where feels like you’ve stumbled into a grand mess. Everywhere you turn there someone sinning. From Isaac, to Rebekah, to Jacob, and Esau. All in all, this is one messed up family, and a lot of what happens in… Continue reading Genesis 26:34-28:9 – Mess and Mercy
As we now come to Genesis 26 we come to a very unique moment in the whole of Genesis. We’re now halfway through the entire book, and so far we have seen much about Adam, about Noah, and especially in the last 10-12 chapters, about Abraham. If we fast forward from chapter 27 onward we… Continue reading Genesis 26:1-33 – Like Father, Like Son
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Opening Ill: Family dynamics “Like all the best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.” ~ Queen… Continue reading Genesis 25:19-34 The Family of Isaac
I like questions. I like asking questions, I like being asked questions, generally questions are a great way to learn things and to reflect on things that we have learned. But one question in particular I quite enjoy asking and being asked is the desert island question. You know the one I’m referring to right?… Continue reading Genesis 25:1-18 – The Death of Abraham
Genesis 24, our text for today, is a wonderful chapter because the chapter as a whole contains two large threads we can pull on. On one hand Genesis 24 is a kind of beautiful romantic tale, the kind custom made for a great movie. And on the other hand Genesis 24 is a masterful depiction… Continue reading Genesis 24 – Isaac & Rebekah
Whether you’re brand new to SonRise or have been around SonRise for a while, let me briefly state what we seek to accomplish in this sermon moment each week. During the preaching portion of our Sunday gathering we employ and enjoy a style of preaching called expositional preaching. Which means that the preacher, whoever it… Continue reading Genesis 23 – The Death of Sarah
Contrary to popular belief, I was not always a good student. There is one word that still strikes fear into my soul, it’s the word…test. I remember a specific moment, in first or second grade, the time came for standardized testing, where we’d do a multiple-choice test on a scantron sheet. Remember those? I got… Continue reading Genesis 22 – The Lord Will Provide
This week’s we we bring our study in the book of Jude to a close we hear from Bill Abitz. We hope you will be encouraged by the preaching of God’s Word.
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Illustration: SOPsSometimes you need to be reminded of the proper way of doing things.-Jude is a book with that goalLast week we saw that his mission… Continue reading Jude 5-16: Nothing New
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. 4 weeks overview (Eph 5-6)Bringing it to a conclusion we look at the single Christian home.In America today there are more unmarried people than there are… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 – Unmarried 101
So we’ve been in a small sermon series these recent weeks called the Christian Home. And we’ve seen what the Christian life looks like, how the gospel fuels and fills out the Christian life. We’ve also seen what marriage looks like, and how the gospel forms the pattern in marriage, as husband and wife live… Continue reading Ephesians 6:1-4 – Parenting 101
When it comes to sermons on marriage. like last week and today, I often find myself wondering if people come to church with certain expectations. Expectations that will by and large determine how useful you think these sermons are. What do I mean? Many of you know or have heard of the famous book Men Are… Continue reading Ephesians 5:25-33 – Marriage 101b
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Mawage is wot bwings us together today. Mawage, that blessed awangement, that dweam wifin a dweam. And wuv, tru wuv, will fowow you foweva. So tweasure… Continue reading Ephesians 5:21-24: Marriage 101a
It is now June, and that means summer is upon us. And with it being summer, this also means here at SonRise we change gears for a few months. We’ve spent the last many summers working our way through various Psalms and have enjoyed those seasons, but this summer we’re going to do something different.… Continue reading Ephesians 5:15-21 – Cristian Living 101
Outline: I. A Promise Fulfilled (Verses 1-7) A. The happy birth B. The holy God we serve II. A Parting of the Ways, in a Family (Verses 8-21) A. The Actual Goodbye B. The “Allegorical” Sense (Galatians) C. The Applications (“El Roi”) III. A Peace, Finally Negotiated (Verses 22-34) A. The righting of a previous… Continue reading Genesis 2 : On Promises, Partings & Peace
Well, last week in chapter 19 we were alarmed at the sins of Sodom and the sins of Lot. We were sobered by the judgment of God poured out on the wicked. And we were amazed at God’s mercy to Lot through the pleading of Abraham. Today we continue in Genesis and as we do… Continue reading Genesis 20 – Well Worn Ruts
I must confess the strangeness of the Sunday we’re having here. It’s Mother’s Day today and our text in view is Genesis 19, which is the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. One would not be out of bounds to ask ‘What does Mother’s Day have to do with Sodom and Gomorrah?’ To which my answer… Continue reading Genesis 19 – Sin, Sin, and More Sin. Oh My!
Last week we began the sermon with the well know meal time prayer, because it sets before us two of the most massive and soul sustaining truths there are. So, let’s begin again today with that same prayer, “God is great, God is good. Let us thank for Him for our food. By His hands… Continue reading Genesis 18:16-33 – God is Good
“God is great, God is good. Let us thank for Him for our food. By His hands we are fed. We thank you for our daily bread. Amen.” Many Christian families have uttered these words before dinner and many will utter these words, no doubt, in countless meals to come. Though this is a simple… Continue reading Genesis 18:1-15 – God is Great
Would it surprise you to know that the average attention span of adults today is 8.25 seconds? And yet, the average sermon here at SonRise is 40-45 minutes long? Are we doing this wrong? Should we adjust our preaching to more engage modern people with their shortened capacities? Or should our sermons look more social… Continue reading Genesis 17 – The Sign & The Son
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. The Folly of Man (1-6) Genesis 16:1–6 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. She had a female Egyptian servant whose name was Hagar.… Continue reading Genesis 16- The Lord Sees
How can God be trusted? Will God come through on His promises? Whether young or old or somewhere in between, these two questions sit at the center of the soul. I’m glad you’ve come here today, not only because it’s Easter but because our text for the sermon today answers these two most pressing questions.… Continue reading Genesis 15 – The Cutting of the Covenant
We’ve been walking through these initial chapters of Genesis for several months now and today we find ourselves today in the end of Genesis 14. But before we get into our passage, recall the first part of chapter 14. There, in v1-16, we saw a battle of kings. The great king of Elam Chedorlaomer and… Continue reading Genesis 14: 17-25 – Abram Visited by Kings
We’ve been walking with Abram and Sarai these past few weeks in Genesis and we’ve seen many things. We’ve seen God make great promises to Abram, and go off into a strange land God called him to. We’ve seen Abram make a fool of himself, act the coward, and endanger his wife in Egypt by… Continue reading Genesis 14:1-16 – Abram Rescues Lot
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Jeremiah 6:16 ESV Thus says the Lord: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk… Continue reading Genesis 13: Parting & Renewal
The children’s poem Casey at the Bat is no doubt a favorite of many. It begins like this. “The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mudville Nine that day, the score stood four to two with but one more inning to play…” fast-forwarding a bit… “Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell; it rumbled… Continue reading Genesis 12:10-20 – Abram in Egypt
There is a popular opinion present in the Church today that too much knowledge of God, too much emphasis on theology, or too much love for doctrine will chill the soul once on fire for Christ. Of course, it’s never put as blatant as that, it usually sounds more like, ‘The gospel is enough, I… Continue reading Genesis 12:1-9 – The Call of Abram
Any of you had a totally life changing moment recently? Something which took place that completely changed how you live and how you view all of life? Maybe it was a conversation you had with someone. Maybe it was a decision you finally made. Or maybe it was something you saw or read that was… Continue reading Genesis 11:10-32 – Endings & Beginnings
We now come to a story most of you are familiar with. But are you really? Man tries to build a tower to heaven, God stops them, confuses their language, and spreads them out. Is that all we’re to learn here? Of course not. So let’s dive in together to see what God has for… Continue reading Genesis 11:1-9 – The Tale of the Tower
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. I. The Content: A. Placement (Before ch 11) -What happened (People were dispersed) So in this text we have the reality that all the people of… Continue reading Genesis 10- God of the Nations
We’ve certainly covered much ground in our time in Genesis so far. We’ve seen the beauty of the beginning in Genesis 1-2 as God made all things and called everything that is into existence by His mighty Word. At the start of Genesis 1 there is only God and by the end of Genesis 2… Continue reading Genesis 9:18-29 – New World – Same Sin
Today we come to the end of our new year sermon series ‘Unprogrammed.’ Recall that during this series we’ve been aiming at the many habits, realities, disciplines, etc. at SonRise we expect from each other but do not program. We are largely an unprogrammed congregation that doesn’t seek to fill your schedules to the brim,… Continue reading Luke 19:1-10 – Seeking and Saving the Lost
We have spent the past three weeks focusing on the unprogrammed nature of the Church, hence the title of the short sermon series Unprogrammed. We’ve looked at the Bible, at prayer, and at the Church. Today we keep on by looking at the theme of holiness. Why? Because so much of holiness is unprogrammed in our… Continue reading 1 Peter 1:13-16 – A Holy Life
Psalm 122:1, “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” In context this verse is among the fourteen Psalms of Ascent, Psalm 120-134, which were a group of Psalms sung by Jews while traveling to Jerusalem to worship. For us in our context today these words… Continue reading Psalm 122:1 – The Dearest Place on Earth
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. But we don’t program this kind of discipleship for you. And lastly, we expect our members to regularly engage the lost and share the gospel with… Continue reading 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: A Life of Prayer
Every year as Christmas ends and the new year begins we take time to remember, to remind, and to teach about the Church. About who the Church is, about how the Church is to live in the world, about what the Church believes, and about the God and Savior of the the Church who brought… Continue reading Colossians 3:16 – Living Near the Word
Aragorn looked at the pale stars, and at the moon, now sloping behind the western hills that enclosed the valley. ‘This is a night as long as years’, he said. ‘How long will the day tarry?’‘Dawn is not far off’, said Gamling, who had now climbed up beside him. ‘But dawn will not help us,… Continue reading Ruth 3- Hope in the Night
We left chapter 1 when Naomi’s life seemed to be pitch black. Famine in the land, a move to Moab, the death of her husband Elimelech, the death of her sons Mahlon and Chilion, Orpah returning home, Ruth clinging, and coming home to Bethlehem with no food, no shelter, no money, and no one to… Continue reading Ruth 2 – A Foreigner Finds Welcome
Merry Christmas! Well as you can see it is now the season of advent, and for these four Sunday’s we’ll be walking through the book of Ruth…so if you have a Bible, go ahead and turn there. I love the book of Ruth, and I think it’s fitting for us to walk through for Advent… Continue reading Ruth 1 – The Rough Road to the Messiah
This week’s message was presented by Francois Turret the general director and dean of SEMBEQ. We as a church have been supporting his ministry to the French speaking people of Canada along with their churches. We hope you will be encouraged by his charge to the church this week.
Good morning Church, as we continue on in our series through Genesis, I invite you to open your Bibles to Genesis 9, where we’ll be digging into v1-17. Since we’ll be beginning our Advent series in 2 weeks through the book of Ruth, and since next week we’ll be privileged to have one our missionaries… Continue reading Genesis 9:1-17 – New World – New Covenant – New Adam
This week were were blessed to have Pastor Brad Davis come and bring the Word. Brad has pastored all over the United States and has just recently retired from pastoral ministry. We hope you will be encouraged by the Word that he proclaimed from Genesis 8. I. The Lord Remembers His Own II. The Lord… Continue reading Genesis 8: God Remembers US
We have now arrived at the account of the flood in Genesis 6-7. And as we come here it ought to be said that there is widespread discomfort today surrounding the flood event. Inside the Church, this might surprise you or it might not, but given our modern view of fairness it is now common… Continue reading Genesis 6:9-7:24 – The Days of Un-Creation
Today we come to Genesis 6:1-8. Perhaps you already know this, but these eight verses can be the most confusing verses in Genesis, and their easily the most debated verses in Genesis. And yet, almost everyone agrees with the main gist put forward here in these eight verses. Think of a forest with many trees.… Continue reading Genesis 6:1-8 – Confusingly Clear
A few years ago, before covid, a few of us got the chance to go to Belfast, Northern Ireland and visit our good friend and church planter David Varney. It was a good visit to say the least. Foundation Church Belfast welcomed us eagerly, showed us around the city happily, and fed us abundantly. Pastor… Continue reading Genesis 5 – The Seed of the Woman
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. I. The First Family (1-16) A. The Hope of Eve Genesis 4:1–2 ESV Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying,… Continue reading Genesis 4 – East of the Garden
Once again Church it is a joy to be opening the Word of God with you and once again we find ourselves in Genesis 3. Recall the path we’ve traveled so far. We began Genesis 3 looking at v1-7 where we saw the why…why Adam and Eve sinned and why we sin. We then looked… Continue reading Genesis 3:16-24 – The Fall, part 3
If Genesis 1-3 were a play, there would be four scenes to the plot.[1] First, there is creation where God the great Artist creates everything from nothing. Second, there is jubilation where God meets Adam’s need of a helper by making Eve for him and the first family exists happy and content in the garden. Third, there is temptation where we see… Continue reading Genesis 3:8-15 – The Fall, part 2
Many years ago Holly and I had the privilege of visiting northern India and trekking around to various villages in the foothills of the Himalayas. One village stands out to me. It was about a 45 minute hike away from town and once we got there we visited a small Christian school a few folks… Continue reading Genesis 3:1-7 – The Fall, part 1
A little more than two years ago, right in the middle of covid craziness, joy upon joy, Holly and I welcomed a new baby girl into the world. The moment still seems so vivid to me. We did not find out the gender of this baby like we did the other two, and so as… Continue reading Genesis 2:18-25 – The First Wedding
I’d like to begin with a question today. Which blade on these scissors is most necessary? On the surface it might seem like a foolish question because, of course, both blades are equally necessary for these scissors to succeed at the job they were made for. I ask that question in order to highlight an… Continue reading Genesis 2:4-17 – The Garden Temple
Today marks one month since the beginning of our new sermon series in the book of Genesis and it speaks to the glory of this book that we still find ourselves working our way through the creation week. What a God we’ve seen in this wondrous work of creation! So many realities and foundational truth… Continue reading Genesis 2:1-3 – The Days of Creation, part 3
We find ourselves, once again, in the creation week of Genesis 1. I mentioned two things last week that are worth repeating again today. First, just as there will be varying views on eschatology within the same congregation so too there will be varying views on the creation week within the same congregation. These things… Continue reading Genesis 1:14-31 – The Days of Creation, part 2
There are many ways we define what a Christian is. One way we could do it is to say a Christian is a person who believes certain things about God, about ourselves, and about the world around us. One example of these beliefs is the doctrine of eschatology, or, beliefs about how the world will… Continue reading Genesis 1:3-13 – The Days of Creation, part 1
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was ‘tohu vabohu’…” without form and void. During seminary one requirement placed on us as students is that we had to work in a church. God opened doors and I was able to be one of many interns at a church in downtown… Continue reading Genesis 1:2-3 – After Darkness Light
“Bereshit bara Elohim et hashamayim et va’haeretz.” “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Ten words in English, seven in the original Hebrew form the first verse of the Bible, Genesis 1:1. But these words are more than just the first verse of the Bible aren’t they? They not only begin the… Continue reading Genesis 1:1 – The God Who Is
Fall is upon us, school for many is drawing near, and vacations are coming to an end. What does this mean? Another summer has come and gone. For us here at SonRise this means another summer in the Psalms has come and gone. Recall where we’ve been. We spent the previous 8 weeks looking at… Continue reading Psalm 143 – Crushed Yet Confident
Holly and I got engaged in February 2007. We desired to run to the altar, so we scheduled the wedding to be that upcoming September. Therefore, planning began immediately. And as things were coming along and we had put down details on paper…we slowly realized we’d have a lot of guests at our wedding who… Continue reading Psalm 115 – This Is Our God
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Nintendo Wii Winter 2006 Background: Ps 62 spoke of waiting on God, it reminded us that there is no lasting foundation in earthly things. ps 62:11-12… Continue reading Psalm 63 – God You are My God
We come now to Psalm 62 today. A Psalm whose main theme is something we simply hate doing. Waiting. I guess I should ask, does anyone like waiting? I thought so. Let’s ask a different question now, why do we so dislike waiting? Do we hate waiting because it simply annoys us and throws the… Continue reading Psalm 62 – My Soul Waits
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Psalm 49 ESV To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. Hear this, all peoples! Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, both low… Continue reading Psalm 49: Hear This!
Having now finished our long study through Romans, summer is upon us! And just as we have spent many summers in the Psalms over the past years, we’ll do so again this year, looking at various Psalms for the next 9 weeks. Now, all of the Psalms are wonderful. All of them teach us much.… Continue reading Psalm 25 – The A-Z of the Soul
I have long wondered what I would say to you, Church, on the day we finish the greatest letter ever written, Paul’s letter to the Romans. Two years ago we stood before this letter, very eager to begin but a bit daunted, as 16 weighty chapters loomed over us, feeling as a “…mountain climber who,… Continue reading Romans 16:25-27 – The Final Word
In his recent book Do You Believe? Paul Tripp says the following about God. “God’s glory is the greatness, beauty, and perfection of all that He is. In everything that He is, God is great beyond human description. Every attribute and action of God is completely beautiful in every way. God is totally perfect in all that… Continue reading Romans 16:1-23 – People Matter
As we continue on tracking with Paul today, ending chapter 15 today, we’ll see not only more of his pastoral heart for these Romans, we’ll also see…guess what?! Paul’s travel plans! Don’t everyone stand up and start screaming amen at once. As mundane as this might appear to be at first, I’m hoping this text… Continue reading Romans 15:22-33 – Kingdom Treasures
We have arrived at a bittersweet moment Church. It’s a bitter because the passage that we’ve now come to in Paul’s letter to the Romans is the beginning of the end. As he wrote a lengthy introduction in Romans 1, so now Paul brings Romans to an end with a lengthy conclusion. That we’ve come… Continue reading Romans 15:14-21 – The Heart of Paul
This week we continue in our series through the book of Romans focusing on chapter 15:1-13. This week’s sermon is presented by our Pastoral intern Scott Barone.
A few weeks ago, we began looking into Romans 14. And we saw there that in the Church there are two kinds of Christians, the weak and the strong. This isn’t derogatory or condescending for Paul to say this or even make such a distinction. It’s an honest look at the family of God’s people.… Continue reading Romans 14:13-23 – The Weak & the Strong (Pt. 2)
“Death and darkness have now left packing, nothing to man is now lacking. Satan’s triumphs have ended, what Adam marred is now mended.”[1] The fall plunged man into death and pain, but now through Christ, life eternal, we gain! “Pluck the harp and sound the horn, do you not know, tis Easter morn! Crowded may His… Continue reading Ezekiel 37 – A Vision of Resurrection
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. In essentials unity, in Non-essentials liberty, in All things charity I. Welcomed: Romans 14:1–4 ESV As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him,… Continue reading Romans 14:1-12 – The Weak & the Strong (Pt. 1)
On June 25, 1967 the Beatles sang “All You Need is Love” in front of a worldwide audience. This broadcast was, in fact, the first worldwide satellite broadcast. With a multitude of nations singing along and a lengthy list of celebrities joining in, John Lennon and the Beatles desired to spread a very specific message.… Continue reading Romans 13:8-14 – What Christians ‘Owe’ Society
This past Monday I had the pleasure of having one of my teeth pulled. It was a most enjoyable experience. I cheerfully sat down in the chair, they numbed me up, and gently pulled my tooth right out. Wrong. I had to have a tooth pulled due to a failed attempt at a root canal… Continue reading Romans 13:1-7 – Submission to Authorities (Pt. 2)
We have come to the thirteenth chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans. It is an understatement to say this is a chapter that provokes a response from many. Due to its overtly political nature, some of you have long been anticipating our arrival at this chapter while others of you have long been dreading… Continue reading Romans 13:1-7 – Submission to Authorities (Pt. 1)
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. I. Towards those Within the Church (9-13) Romans 12:9–13 ESV Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one… Continue reading Romans 12:9-21 – Genuine Love
This week Pastor Andrew takes us further into Romans 12 as we move forward into verse 3-8.
This morning now marks the fourth Sunday we have been walking through Romans 12:1-2. It really is one whole unit meant to be seen together, that serves as an introduction to chapters 12-16. So why have we taken four weeks to look at it? Well, I’m convinced that if we see the glory of these… Continue reading Romans 12:1-2 – Life and the Will of God
We have these past few weeks been lingering over Romans 12:1-2 together. This is the great turn in Paul’s letter to the Romans. We began just looking at the word “therefore” and saw the beauty of how Paul laid out his whole argument, going from doctrinal explanation in chapters 1-11 to practical application in chapters… Continue reading Romans 12:1-2 – Life Transformed
Fire has always intrigued me. I don’t know when fire began to be intriguing to me, it just always has. Maybe it was my older sister’s fault. I remember one time, I think it was Christmas Eve dinner, when my sisters and I were all very young, our mother got all the nice dishes out… Continue reading Romans 12:1-2 – Life as a Living Sacrifice
Having begun 2022 in a sermon series looking at the issues we’ve dealt with in the Church over this past pandemic season, we now return to our main sermon series, Paul’s letter to the Romans. If you’re new to SonRise Community Church this is by and large the pattern of our preaching. We have a… Continue reading Romans 12:1-2 – Built on the Mercies of God
Today we’re finishing our series ‘We’ve Got Issues.’ So far we’ve covered identity issues, relational issues, financial issues, and anger issues. Today we turn our attention to an issue, that I think is the most widespread issue of our time, both in and out of the Church. What is the issue? Anxiety. Is it wrong… Continue reading Matthew 6:25-34 – Anxiety
Today we’re continuing on in our series ‘We’ve Got Issues.’ So far we’ve covered identity issues, relational issues, and financial issues. Today we turn our attention to an issue, that I think is one of the biggest issues in the Church today. But ironically, while this issue is so widespread, I also think this issue… Continue reading Matthew 5:21-26 – Anger
In this week’s sermon Chad Clark explores the reality that all we have been given comes from God. We hope you will be encouraged and convicted by the truth of God’s Word.
Well we’re now halfway through our new year sermon series on the Church, titled ‘We’ve Got Issues’, in which we’re examining what we think have been the biggest issues we here at SonRise and Christians in general have struggled with throughout the past few years. Today, we turn to relationships and the various issues we… Continue reading Philippians 4:10-13 – Content in Christ
*Below is Andrew’s outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Intro: Who are you? What defines you? If I asked you to describe yourself what are the first things that come to mind: Relationship status? Father/brother/wife/mother/son/daughter? Job? Political… Continue reading Galatians 2:17-3:9 – Identity Matters
Today we begin a new sermon series on the Church. We’ve done this many times over the years as Christmas has ended and the new year begins. We’ve looked at the God who creates and loves the Church, the people who makeup the Church, the doctrines we hold dear as the Church, and on and… Continue reading Acts 15:36-41 – We’ve Got Issues
Wrapping up 2021 the guys talk about one of the most popular podcast of the year: The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill. The address what they think are the main takeaways from this podcast and whether or not it is worth listening to at all.
“Ever just the same, ever a surprise. Ever as before, and ever just as sure, as the sun will rise. Tale as old as time, tune as old as song. Bittersweet and strange, finding you can change, learning you were wrong. Certain as the sun, rising in the east. Tale as old as time, song… Continue reading Advent: Matthew 2:13-23 – The Slaughter of the Innocents
When the Roman Empire was conquering and spreading throughout the known world, they sought to spread what they called the “Pax Romana” or the Peace of Rome. Everywhere they were victorious they brought their own culture and ideas of peace to the region with the aim that Rome would extend throughout the whole world. I… Continue reading Advent: Matthew 2:1-12 – The Visit of the Wise Men
Today Matthew 1:18-25 is before us. And unlike the other gospels, Matthew tells us of the birth of Christ as it’s experienced by Joseph. There are four headings today, see first… The Genesis (v18a) “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way.” You might be wondering why I chose to title this… Continue reading Advent: Matthew 1:18-25 – The Genesis of Jesus Christ
The guys are back by “popular” demand with new episodes. This week we tease out what is before us and catch up a bit with where we have been. Please take a listen and be on the look out for new “weekly” episodes.
*Below is Andrew’s outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. “Call Me Ishmael” (Moby Dick) “It was the best of times it was the worst of times….” (A Tale of Two Cities) ‘It was a bright cold day… Continue reading Advent: Matthew 1:1-17 – The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
On the morning of May 29th, 1864 Charles Spurgeon began his sermon with the following words: “Such a tremendous weight of meaning is concentrated here, that an archangel’s eloquence would fail to convey its teaching in all its glory to any finite minds, even if seraphs were his hearers. I will affirm that there is… Continue reading Romans 11:33-36 – The Doxology
As I begin I’d like to mention one thing first. I want to say thank you. Thank you for being a church willing to take God’s Word as just that, God’s Word. These past months we’ve been slowly walking through Romans 9-11, and it’s true that this is not an easy section of Romans to… Continue reading Romans 11:25-32 – The Future of Israel (Pt. 3)
Last week we began Romans 11. And as we began I mentioned that of all the chapters in Romans, chapter 11 is by far the most difficult and perhaps even more controversial than chapter 9. This is the case because when we enter into chapter 11 we enter into the realm of eschatology, the study… Continue reading Romans 11:11-24 – The Future of Israel (Pt. 2)
In the study of systematic theology there are seven great doctrines or divisions to work through. It begins with the doctrine of God, where God’s existence, nature, being, and attributes are studied. Next is the doctrine of man, where we learn about ourselves; what we were made to be, what we were made to do,… Continue reading Romans 11:1-10 – The Future of Israel (Pt. 1)
Long ago, God spoke to Israel through the prophet Isaiah spoke when Israel was in trouble.[1] They were in trouble because the Egyptians and the Assyrians were oppressing them, this was the trouble outside and around them. But they were also in trouble because of what was going on within them. Idolatry was rampant among them.… Continue reading Romans 10:14-21 – Beauty & Blindness
It’s good to pause every now and then and explain why we do what we do in this thing we call the ‘sermon’ each week. During the preaching portion of our Sunday morning gathering we employ and enjoy a style of preaching called expositional preaching. Which means that the preacher doesn’t aim at saying anything new… Continue reading Romans 10:5-13 – Gospel Threads
A few days ago I went to Publix on my way home from church to grab a few things. I’m not usually the one to do our grocery shopping and so I’m very unfamiliar with the layout of Publix and what is on what aisle. I am aware there are signs above each aisle to… Continue reading Romans 10:1-4 – Christ, the End of the Law
*Below is Andrew’s outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. D. A. Carson Sermon Library Chosen by God (Romans 8:28–30; 9:1–29) Romans 9:1–29 is part of a sustained argument in Romans 9, 10, and 11 dealing with the… Continue reading Romans 9:25-33 – Vessels of Mercy
In these past weeks I’ve labored, as I’m able, to lead you through Romans 9. To do this I’ve enlisted help. We’ve already heard Martin Luther’s advice on Romans 9, that it’s strong wine and we should be aware of that. And we’ve already heard John Calvin’s advice on Romans 9, that we should embrace… Continue reading Romans 9:19-24 – Celebrating Sovereignty
In our first week in Romans 9 I began with many cautions to be aware of. In our second week in Romans 9 I began with a quote from Martin Luther, that this chapter is strong wine and to be ready for that when we study it. Today, our third week in Romans 9, I’d… Continue reading Romans 9:14-18 – A Defense of God
Church we find ourselves once again in Romans 9 this morning. We began it last week seeing the door through which we enter into these things is a broken and burdened heart for those who reject the gospel. In that humility we must proceed. Martin Luther once said the same thing as he gave counsel… Continue reading Romans 9:6-13 – God’s Free Sovereign Pleasure
If you recall a year ago when we began the book of Romans I mentioned there are two places within this great letter where churches seem to lose people. The first is the end of chapter 1, where it not only states what sin is, but says God’s wrath is coming and will come onto… Continue reading Romans 9:1-5 – A Grieved Heart
These past weeks we’ve spent together in Romans 8 have been nothing short of wonderful. We’ve learned much, we’ve seen much, been reminded of much, and been deeply comforted with the great assurance that is ours in Christ! As we come now to the close of this, the greatest chapter in the Bible, I’m feeling… Continue reading Romans 8:31-39 – What Then Shall We Say?
As I sit here writing this for you, the church I love, I am saddened we’re not meeting today. Our gathering is the centerpiece of our life together. I’m saddened that Covid has reached us and that many of us are feeling its effects. But I’m eager to have the Psalms at my fingertips. Why?… Continue reading The LORD Is With Us
Last week we arrived at a passage many of us have been looking forward to, Romans 8:28. We lingered on it, and slowly turned like a gem to see it shine from many different angles. And we were encouraged to hear the great promise it contains. That God sovereignly and wisely rules over all things… Continue reading Romans 8:29-30 – The Golden Chain
When I was a kid I did not enjoy going to the dentist. I don’t think I’m all that unique in this, it seems to be the experience of most young kids. There wasn’t anything really all that bad about the dentist or getting my teeth cleaned. It was just something I didn’t really find… Continue reading Romans 8:28 – A Great Promise
I know it’s been two months since we’ve been in Romans so allow me to briefly remind you where we left off. In Romans 8:1-17 Paul has been beautifully unfolding the great assurance we now enjoy in Christ. He begins this with the most famous verse in 8:1, “There is therefore now no condemnation for… Continue reading Romans 8:18-27 – Groaning for Glory
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. For the last three summers we have taken 8 weeks to dive into the psalms and be encouraged by the truth of who God is and… Continue reading Psalm 139: Our Wonderful God
This week Chad Clark brought us the truth of God’s Word from Psalm136 reflecting on the steadfast love of of God.
This week Joel Quiles, one of our church Elders, brought us the truth of God’s Word from Psalm103 reflecting on the goodness of God. We hope these truths will be an encouragement to you and where need a strong goad as you reflect on God’s glory and majesty this week.
This week in our Psalm summer series, elder in training, Bill Abitz brings us the Word from Psalm 99. We hope you will be challenged and encouraged by the truth of God from this marvelous Psalm.
This week in our Psalm summer series, elder in training, Mike Darley brings us the Word from Psalm 90. We hope you will be challenged and encouraged by the truth of God from this marvelous Psalm.
This week Jason Coment, one of our church Elders, brought us the truth of God’s Word from Psalm 50 reflecting on the wonderful beauty of God. We hope these truths will be an encouragement to you as you reflect on God’s glory and majesty this week.
Preached by Sam Knox “Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this… Continue reading Psalm 33: The Power of God
As we come to our passage this morning, I almost feel like an attorney or the executor of a will after the death of someone very wealthy. Someone who before death carefully and clearly crafted a very gracious will. A will that now must be read to the family members. Family members who have no… Continue reading Romans 8:14-17 – Led By the Spirit (Pt. 2)
“It is not by might or violence, therefore, that Christ rules in the kingdom given Him by the Father…His entire prophetic, priestly, and kingly activity He continues to carry on in a spiritual way from His place in heaven. He fights with only spiritual weapons. He is a king of grace and a king of… Continue reading Romans 8:14-17 – Led By the Spirit (Pt. 1)
Violence. What comes to mind when you hear that word? Nothing too good comes to mind for most of us I’m sure. Perhaps it’s a person with a fierce strength coming against another with the intent to overpower or destroy that comes to mind. That’s violent. Or maybe it’s a group of people that comes… Continue reading Romans 8:12-13 – Putting Sin to Death
Last week as I concluded the sermon, I asked a question but didn’t answer it. The question was, what does it look like to walk according to the Holy Spirit? I asked at this question because our text last week, Romans 8:1-4, took us there. As that text ends we find Paul saying we are… Continue reading Romans 8:5-11 – Flesh & Spirit
Whether you’re brand new to SonRise or have been around SonRise for a while, let me briefly state what we seek to accomplish in this sermon moment each week. During the preaching portion of our Sunday morning gathering we employ and enjoy a style of preaching called expositional preaching. Which means that whoever is preaching,… Continue reading Romans 8:1-4 – The What, The How, The Why
What an honor it has been for me to have led you these past many months through the first seven chapters of Paul’s letter to the Romans. We’ve seen much and rejoiced over much in these chapters. But today marks a very special day. Today we arrive at Romans chapter 8. Some have called this… Continue reading Romans 8:1 – A Most Important Verse
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. “And while he thinks that, we do not have to contend with the explicit repentance of a definite, fully recognised, sin, but only with his vague,… Continue reading Romans 7:13-25 – Our Struggle with Sin
As we approach our text today I do wonder whether or not you’ll think it’s relevant to you. Paul has spoken much about the Law of God in this letter to the Romans and now that it’s before us once again in 7:7-12 will you be tempted to check out? Perhaps grow frustrated thinking to… Continue reading Romans 7:7-12 – The Needle and the Thread
“Death and darkness have now left packing, nothing to man is now lacking. Satan’s triumphs have ended, what Adam marred is now mended.”[1] The fall plunged man into death and pain, but now through Christ, life eternal, we gain! “Pluck the harp and sound the horn, do you not know, tis Easter morn! Crowded may His… Continue reading Romans 7:1-6 – A Truth that Changes Everything
I have a confession to make. When it comes to personality tests, I’m a skeptic. I’m skeptical about these tests because, to me, they don’t seem to tell you very much but instead only seem to affirm what you already believe yourself to be. For example, if you’re one who enjoys quiet and books and… Continue reading Romans 6:15-23 – Remember Who You Are (Pt. 4)
On this week’s episode the guys take a look at the newest work by historian Carl Trueman: The Rise & Triumph of the Modern Self. They look into what this work is not, what it is and what it tells us about our current culture and our place in it.
I’d like to…once again…begin today with the same quote from Charles Spurgeon that we began last week with, “This morning…we come again to the same noble theme. Christ Jesus is today to be set forth. You will not charge me as repeating myself, you will not look up to the pulpit and say, “Pulpits are… Continue reading Romans 6:12-14 – Remember Who You Are (Pt. 3)
This week the guys look back over the last year and some of the lesson they have learned.
I’d like to begin with a quote from Charles Spurgeon, “This morning…we come again to the same noble theme. Christ Jesus is today to be set forth. You will not charge me as repeating myself, you will not look up to the pulpit and say, “Pulpits are places of repetition.” You will not reply that… Continue reading Romans 6:5-11 – Remember Who You Are (Pt. 2)
This week the guys answer a listener question on forgiveness. What is forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation and how does it work itself out in life? We hope you will enjoy this week’s discussion and should you have any questions feel free to email us or leave a comment.
During the Protestant Reformation Martin Luther was accused of many things, but one thing he was accused of perhaps the most was that he was an antinomian.[1] Have you heard this word before? The word antinomian literally means one who is against God’s law; ‘anti’ meaning against and ‘nomos’ meaning law. This was something the Roman Catholic… Continue reading Romans 6:1-4 – Remember Who You Are (Pt. 1)
On this week’s episode the guys jump into a discussion on the recent events in Alberta Canada and the arrest of Pastor James Coats. In this episode the guys discuss some of the surrounding issues and work through some of their own thoughts on how we live out the faith in the midst of our… Continue reading A2: Episode 64- On Pandemic Persecution
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Romans 5:20–21 ESV Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, so that, as sin reigned… Continue reading Romans 5:20-21 – Law & Grace
I’ve got a book in my hands here, one my parents read to me as a child and one Holly and I have read to our kids. Harold and the Purple Crayon. Know it? This book is about a young boy who uses a crayon to create a world around him, to go on adventures like… Continue reading Romans 5:12-19 – The Two Adams
“One of the world’s favorite types of stories is a good love story.”[1] Maybe that’s because of how captivating and gripping they are. Maybe that’s because every woman wants to be swept off her feet and every man wants to be the hero of a woman’s heart. I think it goes deeper than this. I think… Continue reading Romans 5:6-11 – A Tale Older than Time
We’ve been in Romans 5 for a couple of weeks now, moving slowly through the wonders of the first few verses. And even though we’ve just been lingering in the opening to this chapter I’m already beginning to feel this first section of Romans 5 is like the Christmas gift that keeps on giving.[1] You see,… Continue reading Romans 5:3-5 – Rejoicing in Suffering
Last week we jumped back into our main teaching series in Paul’s letter to the Romans. We retraced some of our steps of where we’d been so far in Romans 1-4 with Paul introducing himself, stating his main theme, going deep into man’s sinful rebel nature, and his careful defining and illustrating justification by faith… Continue reading Romans 5:1-2 – The Blessings of Justification (Pt. 2)
Well, you just heard it. After our break for Advent and after a small New Year series on the Church, we’re back in Romans, Paul’s magnum opus, the Mt. Everest of the New Testament. And as we come back into it, remember what we’ve learned in it. Paul begins this great letter by introducing himself… Continue reading Romans 5:1-2 – The Blessings of Justification (Pt. 1)
This week it was our privilege to have Steve Best bring the Word on the importance of the great commission in the life of the church.
So, how’s it going? Did you get enough sleep last night? You get out of the house on time? Did you find a good parking spot this morning? Were you welcomed as you came in? Was it clear where to go? Did you think the building was clean? Are the seats comfortable? Can you see… Continue reading Matthew 22:34-40 – Embracing the Great Commandment
This week we were privileged to have Mike Darley one of our Elders in training bring the Word to close our 2020. We hope you will be encouraged and convicted by the truth of the Word.
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Every year the four weeks leading up to Christmas we light the advent candles. Each one brings a little more light to the room, but never… Continue reading Hebrews 10:1-10, A Christmas Offering
Over the past two weeks we’ve spent time in two passages in Hebrews which told us much of the glory of the Christmas moment. Specifically we’ve seen how the eternal Son of God ushered all creation into the final act of history by coming to dwell among us in flesh and blood to be our… Continue reading Hebrews 4:14-16, Christmas Confidence
Last week as we began Advent in the first few verses of Hebrews we saw a grand truth: that the coming of the Son of God not only marked the first Christmas, it marked the beginning of the end, the beginning of the final act of history. For long ages, God spoke to His people… Continue reading Hebrews 2:14-15, Christmas Champion
As C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe begins, you find Narnia in a perpetual state of winter. This is because of the evil work of the White Witch that’s infected Narnia and all within it. So when the Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy meet Mr. and Mrs. Beaver (these are some of the main… Continue reading Hebrews 1:1-4, Christmas Presence
Well, 2020 has been and continues to be quite something, right? Just think of all that’s gone on: January: we first hear of Covid19, Australia wildfires begin, Trump gets impeached, Kobe Bryant dies, and Brexit passes in the UK. February & March: Covid goes global, Trump’s impeachment fails, everything shuts down to flatten the curve… Continue reading Morning = Romans 4:13-25, Faith Over All
This week one of our Elders, Sam Knox, brought us the Word; below are his sermon points. I. The Timing (v9-10) II. The Sign & Seal (v11a) III. The Purpose (11b-12)
There once was a frog who fell into a jug of milk. And though the frog tried every way imaginable to jump out, he couldn’t. The sides of the jug were too high, the walls were too slippery, and because he was floating he couldn’t get good footing to jump anyway. So he did the… Continue reading Morning = Romans 4:1-8, By Faith
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Self-Esteem & Confidence The society we have created today in the west is one where pride and confidence are central. We teach our children from a… Continue reading Morning= Romans 3:26-31; Questions on Faith & The Law
Over the past seven weeks Paul has led us on a treacherous descent down into the vile nature of sinful man. On this descent we learned at the center of every person there’s a thick deadness and darkness. That leads man not only to sin occasionally or even repeatedly, but man’s entire nature is so… Continue reading Morning = Romans 3:21-26, The Heart of the Gospel
Well Church, we’ve now come to it. We’ve arrived at the final passage in Paul’s first large section of his letter to the Romans. Today marks 7 weeks that we have followed Paul downward into the depths of our sinful nature, and as we now come to 3:9-20 we finally reach the bottom. Paul began… Continue reading Morning = Romans 3:9-20, God’s Wrath Revealed (Pt. 7)
What makes a good teacher? Is a good teacher one who has mastered the content being taught? Or is a good teacher one who engages the students and keeps them eager and attentive? Or is a good teacher one who makes the learning process fun and enjoyable? Or is a good teacher all of these… Continue reading Morning = Romans 3:1-8, God’s Wrath Revealed (Pt. 6)
In 1787 Russia was at war. It was a costly war for Russia and they needed allies. So, the Russians invited ambassadors from France, Austria, and England to come on a tour, led by Catherine the Great, to see some of their newly conquered territories in hopes of swaying them to join the cause. The… Continue reading Morning = Romans 2:17-29, God’s Wrath Revealed (Pt. 5)
Anyone remember the children’s poem Casey at the Bat? It’s no doubt one of my childhood favorites. It begins like this. “The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mudville Nine that day, the score stood four to two with but one more inning to play…” fast-forwarding a bit… “Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a… Continue reading Morning = Romans 2:12-16, God’s Wrath Revealed (Pt. 4)
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday’s sermon, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the sermon. Good morning SonRise: We are finally now making our move into chapter 2 of Paul’s letter to the Romans and it is my honor to be… Continue reading Morning = Romans 2:1-11, God’s Wrath Revealed (Pt. 3)
Last week we began our descent in Paul’s first large section of his letter to the Romans, looking at 1:18-21. There we saw that God’s wrath is being revealed from heaven. Why? Because His truth, truth about His eternal power and divine nature which is clearly seen in all creation is being suppressed. Who’s suppressing… Continue reading Morning = Romans 1:21-32, God’s Wrath Revealed (Pt. 2)
This week the guys talk about SonRise’s newest sermon series Romans. They address why its important and what some of the struggle are with preaching such a glorious and rich text. Take a listen and don’t forget to leave a comment or review and possible pick up a free book.
Right outside Nairobi, Kenya there is a park called Hell’s Gate National Park. I’ve had the privilege of visiting this park to do some hiking and climbing, and during my time there I asked one of our guides why it was named Hell’s Gate. He told me it’s named such because there is a hot… Continue reading Morning = Romans 1:18-21, God’s Wrath Revealed (Pt. 1)
If Paul’s letter to the Romans is indeed the Mt. Everest of the New Testament, it’s fitting to say Romans 1:16-17 should be likened to ‘Base Camp’ on Mt. Everest. If you’re unfamiliar with what a Base Camp on a mountain is, it’s the place where everything happens, it’s the HQ if you will. So,… Continue reading Morning = Romans 1:16-17, The ‘Base Camp’ Thesis
In 1952 Amy Vanderbilt wrote a book called Etiquette: A Guide to Gracious Living. In it she covers all kinds of situations we could find ourselves in and then goes on to explain the proper way to act in each. The section on public speaking is of particular interest to us today. She says it will… Continue reading Morning = Romans 1:8-15, Gladly Obligated
Who are you? At some point in life every single person arrives at this grand question, ‘Who am I?’ Think of this. When you describe yourself to a person you’re meeting for the first time, what do you most want to tell them about who you are? Or after the first five minutes of meeting… Continue reading Morning = Romans 1:1-7, Paul: His Message & Mission
Well Church, we finished 2 Samuel back in May, we’ve also finished our second Psalm summer, and beginning today we launch into our new sermon series, Paul’s letter to the Romans. For today, as we begin, I’d like to give you an overview of the whole letter. But first, I’d like to begin by taking… Continue reading Morning = Introducing Paul’s Letter to the Romans
This week we were blessed to have the final sermon in our summer series brought to us by another Elder Sam Knox. Praise the Name of the Lord (1-3) Praise the Lord’s Transcending Majesty (4-6) Praise the Lord’s Condescending Mercy (7-9)
This week the Word was brought to us by one of our missionaries and training elders Bill Abitz.
This week’s message was brought by our newest elder, Joel Quiles. It is always a wonderful experience to hear our elders bring the Word. Text Outline: I. Blessed are those who dwell in the Lord’s house (1-4) II. Blessed are those whose strength is in the Lord (5-8) III. Blessed are those who trust in… Continue reading Morning= Psalm 84, Longing for God
Book/Tv Endings There something special about a good ending: One that grips your heart and makes you think. There is also the sorrowful impression of a bad ending…Lost. Life Journeys The Journey is only greater than the destination when the destination wasn’t worth the Journey! Not that the journey isn’t important, but when that… Continue reading Evening= Revelation 22: The End
I have a recurring nightmare, and it’s on my mind today because I had it again last night. It’s not too scary or frightening, but it is very alarming. I’m usually here with you guys and the time has come for me to preach. So I walk to the pulpit thinking I’m ready to go,… Continue reading Morning = Psalm 63, My Soul Thirsts
Intro: Aladdin Whole New World: Aladdin Paints a picture of thanks to the genie he can experience the world in a while new way and Jasmin will complete that experience When we come to Revelation 21 we are being introduced to the world in a Whole new way. Ch 20 showed us the end of… Continue reading Evening = Revelation 21, A Whole New World
As of this morning we’re now more than halfway through our Psalm summer for this year, so I’d like to do a brief check up on how you’re doing with them. As I look back over the Psalms we’ve covered this summer two large themes seem to be presenting themselves again and again to us.… Continue reading Morning = Psalm 62, My Soul Waits
After having covered the millennium the two past Sunday evenings, we now only have a few evenings left in our trek through the book of Revelation. Here is the plan for these remaining weeks. Tonight we’ll finish chapter 20, and Lord willing the next two Sunday evenings we’ll cover the wonders of the New Heavens… Continue reading Evening = Revelation 20:11-15, The Great White Throne
Psalm 34 is an invitation to feast.[1] A happy and exuberant invitation from David to us. You see, he was rescued by God in the past and now he wants us to look, to taste, to see, to enjoy, to fear, and to know this God who rescues too. David wrote many Psalms, but in… Continue reading Morning = Psalm 34, An Invitation to Feast!
Last Sunday evening I began by saying: we’ve been going through Revelation for some time now in the evenings, and we have arrived at the famous chapter where we find the description of the millennium. On one hand, some of you have long anticipated this chapter and are very eager to discuss it, to lean… Continue reading Evening = Revelation 20:1-10, The Millennium (Pt. 2)
Who would’ve thought 2020 would be such a year? The rise of a virus and it spreading to around the whole planet, our President almost gets impeached, Kim Jong Un disappears for a time and is thought to be dead, the ridiculously strange TV show Tiger King soars in popularity, Murder Hornets, Monkeys steal Covid-19… Continue reading Morning = Psalm 27, The God of Our Confidence
Revelation 20:1-10 says, “Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut… Continue reading Evening = Revelation 20:1-10, The Millennium (Pt. 1)
We’ve all heard from many voices in these past weeks. From communities, to movements, to protesters peaceful and violent, to politicians, talk radio, news, various podcasts, even sport stars and celebrities are chiming in. Who would’ve thought? There is no doubt in the midst of all the voices out there today there is one voice… Continue reading Morning = Psalm 19, Words and the Wonder of God
Having now finished our long study through 2 Samuel, summer is upon us! And just as we spent last summer in the Psalms, we’ll do the same this summer. Now, don’t hear me wrong. All of the Psalms are wonderful. All of them teach us much, all of them carry us along various melodies, all… Continue reading Morning = Psalm 1, Two Ways to Live
Hey Church, During this past Sunday’s worship gathering (John group) we were able to speak to those who were gathered about the events of this past week. In an effort to shepherd and encourage the rest of you as well, we’d like to share what was said. We’re appalled and angered over the brutal, senseless murder… Continue reading A Shepherding Moment: On George Floyd
This morning we come to the final chapter in the story of the Samuels, and as we come to the end I’d remind you of the beginning. On Sunday morning, August 4, 2019 I said the following to you, “Today we begin 2 Samuel. While we saw David struggling in 1 Samuel because of the… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 24, A Three Day Plague
Last week we began chapter 19 looking at v1-5 where three hallelujahs flow forth from the vast multitude as they gladly give praise to God because God poured out His judgment on the wicked. It not only sobered us but comforted us. Why? Because this world often dupes into thinking it is always making great progress… Continue reading Evening = Revelation 19:6-10, The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
If you walked into my office and looked around what would you see? I thought you might say ‘books.’ But while you’re right in one sense you’re wrong in another. As you look around my office you see books yes, but if you look deeper you see a collection of mighty men and women of… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 23:8-39, Valiant Warriors, (Pt. 2)
The most well-known and recognizable piece within the musical masterpiece Handel’s Messiah is the “Hallelujah Chorus.”[1] Even if you’ve never heard this chorus or any of the composition before, or have just heard parts of it, it’s highly likely you’ve heard the famous chorus before in a movie or on TV. Within the chorus itself the word ‘hallelujah’… Continue reading Evening = Revelation 19:1-5, Hallelujah’s To Our God
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday evening’s church history study, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the lesson. Remember as we first entered this final section of the Samuels, I mentioned chapters 21-24 is an appendix, a poetic conclusion to the… Continue reading Morning= 2 Samuel 23:1-7, David’s Song (Pt. 2)
In the 1960’s the British Pop band Manfred Mann had many hits. One of my favorites they did is called The Mighty Quinn, but they might be more well-known for another song they covered in 1964. This song would eventually hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 of that year. It’s called Doo Wah Diddy and the lyrics are… Continue reading Evening = Revelation 17, The Mystery Woman (Part 1)
Remember as we first entered this final section of the Samuels I mentioned chapters 21-24 is an appendix, a poetic conclusion to the entire 1-2 Samuel story. We’ve spoken of the poetic structure of a chiasm before, often used to highlight a central point, and here we find another one: A1 – A Three year… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 22, David’s Songs (Pt.1)
Remember last week as we first entered into this final section of the Samuels I mentioned chapters 21-24 is an appendix, intended to be a poetic conclusion to the entire 1-2 Samuel story. We’ve spoken of the poetic structure of a chiasm before, often used to highlight a central point, and here we find another… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 21:15-22, Valiant Warriors (Pt. 1)
What would you say are the most famous words in the Bible? Perhaps many passages come to mind. Starting from the very beginning of Scripture some might say God’s initial creation statement “Let there be light” is most famous. Maybe some would say it’s Moses’ words to Pharaoh “Let my people go!” Or Job’s words… Continue reading Evening = Revelation 16:17-21, The Seventh Bowl
Before we get to this text, allow me to briefly discuss the nature of these closing chapters in 2 Samuel to orient us to where we’ve arrived. When one enters chapters 21-24 one enters into a theological battlefield. Here’s the issue. Older scholars and theologians, like the Puritans for example, believe these chapters don’t skip… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 21:1-14, A Three Year Famine
I. Are commissioned by God (1) II. Are Poured out against the Wicked (2-14,16) III. Are a reminder to Endure (15)
I. God’s Judgment is Final (1) II. God’s Praise is Eternal (2-4) III. God’s Glory & Power are Overwhelming (5-8)
David was once a holy man, utterly committed to God’s ways and God’s Word, and when he became king his kingdom was righteous and secure. But it’s been quite some time since we’ve seen that hasn’t it? Sadly, over these past months walking through the concluding chapters of 2 Samuel I speak for many when… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 20, More of the Same?
In our world today religious belief is seen as a matter of preference and opinion. Some people believe all religions, though varying in minutiae, are generally all teaching the same thing. Some believe religion is a crutch for those who can’t get through life on their own, or a crutch for those who are scared… Continue reading Easter Morning = Matthew 28, Great Things
All throughout this holy week our elders have been leading us in brief devotionals through the end of Matthew’s gospel. On Monday Pastor Andrew led us through the moment Jesus turned over the tables after the triumphal entry. On Tuesday Sam Knox taught us about Jesus’ rebuke to the Pharisees and chief priests. On Wednesday… Continue reading Good Friday = Matthew 27, The Crucifixion
It has been said many times throughout the history of the Church that the mission of the Church is twofold: worship and witness. Worship is clear is it not? We’re to publicly and privately, corporately and personally be engaged in worshipping our God for who He is and what He has done. I think it… Continue reading Evening = Revelation 14:14-20, The Final Harvest
Today is a special day for Christians all around the world, it’s Palm Sunday, the day we remember when Christ the King came into Jerusalem humbly and lowly riding on a donkey. As Jesus made His triumphal entry the people lined the streets to shout “Hosanna, hosanna (meaning ‘Our God Saves’)…blessed is He who comes… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 19:8b-43, The Return of the King
The author C.S. Lewis is well-known for writing books such as Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, or The Chronicles of Narnia. Those are wonderful reads in themselves but one of his most powerful books is a bit lesser known and came from one of his most painful moments. In 1960 his wife Joy died. And Lewis already believing… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 18:19-19:8a, A Grief Observed
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday evening’s church history study, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the lesson. We live in a complex age where nothing stays the same very long. A month ago, we were packed into our sanctuary with… Continue reading Morning= 2 Samuel 18:1-18, The War Ends
Good Afternoon Church Family, In accordance with our President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America we will be cancelling our Lord’s Day worship services and other gatherings at least through April 26th. Sadly, this includes cancelling our joint Good Friday service with Riverside and Cornerstone as well as limiting Easter Sunday to online. This decision has not been made reluctantly… Continue reading Corona Lockdown Update: 3.31.20
Special Sermon By Tim Daniels. Introduction: Mark of the Beast fear; blaspheming the Holy Spirit, surrendering to persecution–fear of losing our faith, overcome by several key realities– What is the purpose for the book of Revelation? It is partly to give us instruction about God’s plan for our full salvation. We have been redeemed from… Continue reading Evening=Rev 14:1-4 The Redeemed Worship
Well, the Coronavirus has gone from a local reality in China to a global pandemic according to the World Health Organization. Because of this nations have closed themselves off, travel bans have begun, universities have sent students home, sports leagues abroad have suspended seasons, and all over the world people have grown concerned. Watching and… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 17, Rejoice – The Lord is King!
Hey Church, After careful consideration, we believe that it is prudent for us not to gather corporately for worship this Sunday, March 15 as well as next Sunday, March 22. This has been a difficult decision for us to make as we will miss being together very much. In light of the ever-changing status of… Continue reading Coronavirus Sunday Worship Update – Please Read
Last week Andrew covered the first half of Revelation 13 and the first beast that rises out of the sea. The second half of the chapter before us now shows us that this first beast is not alone.[1] No, he is joined by a second beast who rises out of the earth. Taking these two beasts… Continue reading Evening = Revelation 13:11-18, The Second Beast
Do some of you wonder why we’ve taken so long in this series to walk through 2 Samuel? I mean, ‘Aren’t we New Covenant Christians?’ This is a very understandable question about the present-day application of the Old Testament that eventually every Christian asks themselves. Perhaps I can settle this for some of you. In… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 16, Meekness & Weakness
As the guys hit their sixtieth episode they wanted to take a moment and reflect once more on the importance of preaching in the life of the church. In this weeks Podcast they discuss the importance of preaching to the life of the church and weight of preaching in the heart of a pastor.
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday evening’s church history study, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the lesson. Rev 12-The casting out of the Dragon & his defeat in Heaven (Taking place at Christs death & resurrection) New cycle of seven… Continue reading Evening = Revelation 13:1-10, The First Beast
At the end of C.S. Lewis’ adventurous Narnian tale The Horse and His Boy a king tells his son what it means to be king saying this, “For this is what it means to be a king: to be first in every desperate attack and last in every desperate retreat, and when there’s hunger in the land (as must be now… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 15:13-37, Absalom’s Rebellion, part 2
Thus far in our overview of the middle ages we’ve covered a lot of ground. We began in the Byzantine Empire, moved onto the expansion of holy Roman Empire, and how these things culminated in the great schism between the East and the West. We then turned to examine the dawn and growth of Islam,… Continue reading Evening = Historic Faith: Anselm – Scholasticism – Aquinas
As the events of 2 Samuel 11-14 unfold readers might very easily sympathize with Absalom. He had grown up watching his father as king of Israel. He heard stories of his father’s youth, how he bravely fought Goliath, how he won many victories, how he righteously fled from Saul, and how God had given him… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 15:1-12, Absalom’s Rebellion, part 1
This week the guys continue with their previous discussion on Prayer and the life of a believer. Specifically this week they address the corporate nature of prayer and the importance of corporate prayer in worship. Take a listen and be encouraged.
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday evening’s church history study, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the lesson. The Crusades (1096-1204) Important Facts: -Different from Byzantine wars with Islamic Forces. -Byzantines saw nothing holy about their wars, rather seeing them as… Continue reading Evening= Historic Faith: The Crusades
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday evening’s church history study, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the lesson. Empire: -Frankish Kings were subject to the leadership of their prime Ministers and Nobility -Primary Family- the Carolingians: lead by Pepin of Laudon… Continue reading Evening= Historic Faith: The Holy Roman Empire
Throughout this chapter we see a lot of scheming. Joab schemes in v1-20, David schemes in v21-24, and Absalom schemes in v25-33. Joab’s Activity (v1-20) Let’s begin in v1-3, where the scene is set up for us. “Now Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart went out to Absalom. And Joab sent… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 14:1-33, Back Into the King’s Presence
This week the guys shot a special episode talking about the wonderful event of Andrew’s engagement to his amazing fiancee Janelle. If you would like to hear about their journey or more about what is to come for them and their life together have a listen and be an encouragement to them as they begin… Continue reading A2: Episode 58- On Andrew’s Engagement
We were blessed to have one of our very own missionaries Ross Floyd bring the Word this Sunday.
On this week’s Podcast the guys open up a dialogue on prayer. Prayer is one of those crucial elements in the Christian life that we tend to take for granted. Today the guys wanted to talk about why that is and the importance prayer plays in our lives.
Continuing in our series through the book of II Samuel we were blessed to have one of our Elders Jason Coment bring the Word this week from one of the more difficult and challenging texts of scripture.
In 1971 the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was filmed. I’m of the opinion that it’s much better than the modern remake, but anywho…do you remember the boat ride scene? As they wind their way through the factory they all get on a boat and two Oompa Loompa’s begin rowing them down stream. As they… Continue reading Morning = 2 Samuel 13:22-39, The Foul Aftermath
Over the past two weeks in Colossians 3 we’ve emphasized that by believing in Christ God has done a wonderful thing and united us to Christ. Spiritually speaking then, in Christ’s death we died – in Christ’s resurrection we rose – and in Christ’s ascension we have truly and already been seated with Him in… Continue reading Morning = Colossians 3:12-17, Putting On the New
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday evening’s church history study, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the lesson. As Empire: Capital- Constantinople -Originally Byzantium, thus the Byzantine Empire -Original remnant of the Eastern Roman Empire -Thus, claimed to be the true… Continue reading Evening= Historic Faith-The Byzantine Empire
*Below is Pastor Andrew’s teaching outline from Sunday evening’s church history study, not a word for word manuscript. This is meant as aid in seeing the thought and direction of the lesson. Matthew 16:18 ESV And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of… Continue reading Evening= The Historic Faith: Islam & the Church
If you have not already done so I invite you to turn in your Bibles to Paul’s letter to the Colossians, where today we’re continuing in our beginning of the year sermon series on the Church titled ‘3 Marks.’ As we did last week, let’s once again pray the words on the screen above together,… Continue reading Morning = Colossians 3:5-11, Putting Off the Old
This week the guys address a common question that occurs around the beginning of each year: “What is a good devotional for me to use?” If you are in the midst of figuring out how best to spend some quality time with the Lord and His word take a listen.
Pastor Allan Babcock, the previous pastor of SonRise and the man whose shoes I’m now filling, told me many things as I arrived to take up his place and carry on the work. One of those things was this, “As a year ends and a new year begins I need, and my people need, a… Continue reading Morning = Colossians 3:1-4, The Life Above Lived Below