In our third instalment of the ‘We are Sunrise’ series we are looking at how Jesus helps us to know Him and make Him known; especially in uncertain times. Jesus helps us to know Him through:1. His Presence (Holy Spirit)2. His Bible (word)3. His ChurchBy Ps Jason

This week we discuss Jesus as our great high priest. A priest is necessary to mediate the gap between sinful man and a holy God. Therefore this important task requires an extraordinary priest.Sunrise, we exist to know Jesus as our great high priest and make Him known to a world in desperate need of His mediation. We must know:1. Jesus as our supern…

In this series we will be discussing who we are and what we have been called to do on island and in the world. In short, Sunrise exists to know Jesus and make Him known.We need to believe and grow in our understanding of the true Jesus so as to make Him known in a world that has been deceived for far too long.…

We have arrived at our last discussion through the book of Colossians. Our overarching question throughout series has been, ‘is Jesus really enough?’ Meaning is He enough for our lives, our salvation, putting off sin, for or marriages, singleness, work etc. Our final question is, ‘is Jesus enough for the world?’. And if so, what is our role in it?W…

We get a chance to hear from our mission partners based in Honduras as to what their experiences have been and how God is preparing them for a new season. Then we look at Paul's first missionary journey to examine what he considered success.By Ps Adam with Joe and Belkis Denton

In our second last session through Colossians we discover if Jesus is enough for our work life.Paul continues to answer in the affirmative but also by imploring us to take up our responsibility by applying some Christ centred principles.Jesus is enough to transform our work life by:1. Working for God2. Working with sincerity 3. Working with account…

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Is Jesus all we need to have a new or transforming marriage? Paul, says yes if we take up two main responsibilities or two main roles within marriages.To have a new marriage in Christ, requires:1. Christ like submission2. Christ like loveBy Ps Jason

As we begin a new year, let us remember God's goodness and faithfulness to us, to feed our faith, and starve our pride.By Paola Gordon

In Colossians 3:1-17, Paul writes encouraging the believers that Jesus was calling them to "put off" the old self, and the put on the new.By Ps Jason

Isaiah 58 describes what God desires when we fast. Instead of going through the motions, God wanted the Israelites to expose their sins, examine their hearts, fast and live for a Godly purpose, and delight in Him.By Ps Adam

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The wise men gave odd gifts for a baby, but perhaps they realized who Jesus was from the very beginning. Their gifts shed light as to who Jesus' identity truly is.By Ps Adam

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In Romans 12:1-2 Paul appeals to those in Rome that they were made to worship.We examine 3 facets of those 2 verses:1) The Call: lifelong worship2) The Cost: changing for worship3) The Goal: the glory of the God we worshipBy James Pedley

As Christians we believe Jesus has given us two sacraments that we are to observe. One being communion and the other water baptism. Water baptism in and of itself has no power to save but rather symbolises the saving act and power of Jesus.Paul speaks about this in Colossians 2:8-15.Specifically, baptism symbolises Jesus victory over:1. Deceptive d…

Listen to our November Flourish message were we looked at Psalm 23 and how it encourages us to deal with fear, anxiety and depression. If this is something you have ever struggled with be reminded that with Jesus there is always hope and we hope this message reminds you of that.By Paola Gordon

In part 7 of our journey through Colossians we will discover how to withstand deception.All Christians can withstand deception by:1. Being united in Jesus2. Growing in confident knowledge of Jesus3. By walking in JesusBy Ps Jason

2 Corinthians 5:10-21 tells us that our duties as Christians are to disciple others. We are called to persuade others to open their eyes, be controlled by the love of Jesus, and implore others to be reconciled with God.By Ps Adam

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In this passage, Colossians 1:15-18, we arrive at Paul’s quintessential argument in proving that Jesus is not only enough but is in fact pre-eminent over all things.Paul shows us that Jesus is pre-eminent over:1. Creation2. The ChurchBy Ps Jason

In a world where opinions abound, we must know what we believe as Christians. Being a woman of the Word is vital if you want to make a difference in your own life, in your family, and in your community.By Paola Gordon

The city of Ephesus was known for a beautiful and impressive pagan temple. Paul wrote to the Christians there and encouraged them to be built into God's spiritual temple and to let Christ be the cornerstone. 30 years later John pens a message from Jesus telling them to return back to their first love. We must make a decision as to how we view Chris…

As we continue to look at Paul's prayer for the Colossians, we see Paul's encouragement to live lives that produce good fruit and reminding us of the wonderful gift Jesus has given us.By Ps Jason

This week we look at Colossians 1:3-8. Is Jesus enough to hope in?By Ps Jason

Are you trying to run the race carrying weights and burdens? Let's remember what God wants for us : to run this race free, unstoppable, and unhindered. Let's lift our eyes to Jesus.By Paola Gordon

The start to a new series, "Is Jesus Enough", we examine the book of Collosians and how Paul responds to issues found in Collosae.By Ps Jason

Mark 5 tells a story of a man possessed with a legion of demons. Jesus came and found him while he was still in darkness, calling him into the marvelous light and giving him a purpose to live for.By Ps Adam

To conclude our series on defining moments, Kevin, Amanda, and James share how God has worked in their lives.By Sunrise Community Church

Following Jesus can cost you everything, but following the world will cost you your soul. In order to follow Jesus we must first understand who He really is.By Ps Jason

Through faith in Jesus, we can overcome our offenses and no longer be overcome by them.By Ps Jason

If we want to be a good neighbor, we must first know who our neighbors are.By Ps Jason

The story of Zacchaeus shows us that Jesus came to seek and call the lost. After meeting Jesus and called by Jesus, Zacchaeus announces a very generous commitment to give away half his money and repay those he cheated times four. He acted this way because he had a new Lord, a new Master, and that was Jesus.…

When Jesus arrived to Bethany, He found Mary and Martha grieving the death of their brother, Lazarus. Jesus showed that he was Lord over death and life and and had the ability and compassion to raise Lazarus from the dead. This tragic time was turned into a joyous time- and the Son of God was glorified through it.…

John 11 tells us the story of how Lazarus, a friend of Jesus, becomes ill and dies. Jesus states that this illness doesn't end in death but to bring glory to God. Jesus works though the tragedy to bring glory to His name- and continues to do so today.By Ps Jason

The Bible has many examples of people experiencing a defining moment in their life. John 8: 31-47 tells a story of Jesus revealing that He is the one that gives true freedom. Knowing that truth gives real freedom.By Ps Jason

The writer of Psalm 130 cries out from the depths of the consequences and guilt of his sin. He has no hope in himself--his only hope is in a redeeming God.By Ps Brett Wendle

How does knowing God as our provider transform our lives at work and at home?By Ps Brett Wendle

In Psalm 126, the psalmist has experienced God's intervention in a way that has made him (and all of God's people) laugh for joy--but now laughter has been replaced with tears. How can we experience God as the restorer of our joy?By Ps Brett

Psalm 121 is a Song of Ascent. It relates how God has been faithful and present in their troubles- protecting the psalmist.This Psalm should lead us to examine where we look in times of trouble or uncertainty. God is faithful and we should turn our eyes to Him.By Ps Brett

The Psalms of Ascent were songs written for the pilgrims to sing each time they were approaching Jerusalem for the festivals. Psalm 124 is a psalm that focuses on how God had been their helper so many times in the past. Those times of being rescued by God now give us faith lead us to live lives that are free from despair.…

The apostle Paul was able to face the future with extraordinary confidence, because he found his security not in his grip on God but in God's grip on him.By Ps Brett

1 Peter 4:7-11 shows us that we will all be required to give an account of what we have done with what God has given us. We are called to show love for one another, so how are we loving others that God has placed in our life?By Ps Brett

In Romans 6 : 1-14 Paul tells us the wonderful news that we are dead to sin and alive to God - but what does that mean for our lives? Being an instrument of righteousness, and being sanctified means we are being used for our original purpose, cleansed of sin and being made more like Christ.By Ps Adam

In Romans chapter 5, Paul unpacks what the cross did for those who follow Christ. We were once alienated - but now we have peace and reconciliation with our Creator. We now can now rejoice in hope because of what Jesus did for us.By Ps Brett

1 Corinthians 6:9-20 shows us how Paul addresses sexual sin in Corinth. His letter to the Corinthians instructs them in how they should live and should guide us in how we as a church should interact with the LGBT community : in truth and in love.By Ps Brett

Pastor Brett looks at Romans 3:19-26 and explains how we are found righteous before God because of the cross. That is a gift to those who believe that Jesus sacrificed his life for them.By Ps Brett

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Jesus tells his disciples in John 16 that there will be sorrow and pain, but that will fade into Joy. Jesus was able to find joy even when he was carrying the cross. His joy was fixed in God's plan and the fulfillment of what he had been sent to do.By Ps Adam