Sunrise Ministries

Today we explore one of the most profound moments in Job's story — his encounter with the living God and his response of humble repentance. As we near the end of this series, we're discovering that Job's story isn't just about suffering; it's about transformation, restoration, and how God can use our deepest pain as a conduit for his greatest strength.

Worship Setlist:  • Take You at Your Word  • Who Else  • We Crown You  • Trust i...

This morning, Pastor Dennis offers a message of comfort and strength, emphasizing that believers should find ultimate stability in the absolute sovereignty of God, who remains firmly in control and shares His rule with no one. God sees and holds us even through profound suffering. Anything the enemy or the world can throw at us — sin, death, and the Fall — is rendered insignificant and because of the finished work of Jesus Christ.

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We were blessed to have our brother, Suresh Singh with us. Suresh delivered a thought-provoking sermon on Mark 12:13-17, traditionally known as the "Render unto Caesar" passage. However, Suresh offered a fresh perspective on our identity as image-bearers of God. The sermon explored the profound implications of bearing God's image and our call to give ourselves fully to him. Worship Setlist:  • House of the Lord  • In Christ Alone ...

Congregational Care Pastor, Bill VanderWerp's gives a message focused on the right way to listen to a sermon. He uses Jesus' Parable of the Sower to compare listeners to different types of soil, representing varying receptivity to God's word. To ensure the message falls on "good soil," Bill shares George Whitfield's five essential directions for preparing one's heart, focusing on applying the Word rather than judging the preacher. ...

In this week's sermon, we explore the response of Zophar to Job, focusing on how we handle offenses and challenging beliefs. The message discusses the danger of holding onto rigid assumptions that prevent us from showing compassion and understanding to others, especially those who are suffering. We must root our identity in God's love and be open to his work beyond our limited understanding.

Worship Setlist:  • Praise You Anywhere ...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you knew something, but didn't truly understand it? Possessing knowledge is different from truly connecting with its meaning. This distinction between knowledge and understanding is at the heart of a profound spiritual lesson about empathy, hope, and experiencing God's presence in our darkest moments.

Worship Setlist:  • House of the Lord  • Who Else  • Though You Slay Me  • Son of ...

Have you ever felt like you're carrying more than you can handle? Like the weight of your circumstances is crushing you, and you're not sure how much longer you can hold on? If so, you're not alone. Many of us have heard the well-meaning phrase, "God won't give you more than you can handle." But is this really true? And more importantly, what do we do when life feels like it's too much?

Worship Setlist:  • Glorious Day  • Make Room...

Today, Pastor Dennis continues our exploration of how we respond to those experiencing deep suffering and uncomfortable laments. We examine Bildad's (Job’s second friend) well-intentioned but ultimately unhelpful approach to Job's pain and considered how we might better support those in distress. The sermon challenges us to reconsider how we offer comfort and theological truths, emphasizing the importance of relationship and compas...

This week’s sermon explores the danger of presuming to speak for God, drawing from the story of Job and his friend Eliphaz. It reflects on how easily advice or comfort can miss the mark, and the importance of humility and self-awareness in difficult conversations. Ultimately, the message reminds us that our presence often speaks louder than any words we offer. Worship Setlist: • Your Love Never Fails • Hosanna • 'Til I See You • C...