Sonrise Church Messages
Sonrise Church exists to help people know and follow Jesus. This mission shapes every part of who we are—from our weekend gatherings and family ministries to our digital presence and local partnerships.
We are a church that values clarity, action, and spiritual growth. We prioritize biblical teaching, intentional discipleship, and an environment where people feel welcome, known, and challenged to take their next step.
We believe the Gospel is not just something to hear but something to live. At Sonrise, lives are changed not by programs, but by Jesus—through community, Scripture, and Spirit-led movement.
Episodes
21 episodes
Do You Need God? | Psalm 38
This message explores Psalm 38, a deeply personal prayer of repentance and dependence, reminding us that no matter how successful, capable, or accomplished we may appear, we all desperately need God. Through David’s raw confession of guilt, pai...
Who Do You Turn To? | Psalm 3
This message explores Psalm 3 and reminds us that everyone faces seasons of fear, pain, uncertainty, and hardship. By examining the circumstances behind David’s prayer—written while he was fleeing from his own son—the message highlights the raw...
Two Paths | Psalm 1
Andy Thoren- May 31st, 2026This message launches the Psalms series by exploring Psalm 1 and its foundational question: What path are you on? Through the contrast between the righteous and the wicked, the message explains that every perso...
Secret Ingredients
Pastor Scott Smith - May 24, 2026Grace changes how we see people, and forgiveness changes what’s possible between them.
Baby Shark Testimonies
Pastor Scott Smith - May 17, 2026This message continues through the book of Philemon by exploring why Paul was so confident in Philemon’s obedience and character. It explains that Philemon’s faith was not hidden or private—it ...
Philemon and Semi-Pro Football
Pastor Scott Smith- May 10, 2026This message introduces the book of Philemon by highlighting the power of relationships, teamwork, and shared mission within the church. Through Paul’s short but deeply personal letter, we see a...
Grief and Swatting Flies
Pastor Scott Smith- May 3, 2026This message concludes the “Peace of Mind” series by focusing on how change inevitably brings loss, and how that loss leads to grief—a universal experience that everyone must learn to navigate. It explains ...
Disappointment, Depression, and Pokemon
Pastor Scott Smith- April 26, 2026This message focuses on universal emotions like frustration, disappointment, anger, and sadness, explaining that while they are normal, they can become destructive if not handled properly. It ...
How to Handle Fear & Anxiety
Derron Higgins- April 19, 2026This message continues the conversation on peace of mind by focusing on fear and anxiety, explaining that while these emotions are natural, they must be understood and processed in healthy ways ra...
Emotions Are Not Our Enemies
Pastor Scott Smith- April 12, 2026This message introduces a series on mental and emotional health by emphasizing that everyone wrestles with thoughts and feelings, and that God desires for us to have a healthy relationship wit...
Cake and Colossians | Colossians 4
Pastor Scott Smith- March 23, 2026This message wraps up the book of Colossians by showing how a life shaped by Jesus should be lived out in everyday relationships, attitudes, and actions. It emphasizes that faith is not confin...
Green Beans and the Pursuit of Holiness | Colossians 3
Pastor Scott Smith- March 15, 2026This message walks through Colossians 3 and calls believers to embrace the reality of their new life in Christ by shifting their focus from earthly desires to the realities of heaven. It expla...
Scorpion Lollipops | Colossians 2
Pastor Scott Smith- March 8, 2026This message walks through Colossians 2 and reminds us that in a world filled with competing voices, philosophies, and opinions about how life should be lived, everything must be centered on Je...
Jesus Over Everything | Colossians 1
Pastor Scott Smith- March 1, 2026This message begins a new series through the book of Colossians by walking through the first chapter and explaining the context behind Paul’s letter to a young church in the city of Colossae. R...
It’s the End of the World As We Know It
Pastor Scott Smith- February 24, 2026This message teaches that while the world as we know it is coming to an end, no one knows when—so the goal of studying the end times is not fear or speculation, but readiness. It calls us t...
Jump In To Church
Pastor Scott Smith- February 17, 2026This message explains what the church truly is—not a building, style, or preference—but a people called out by Jesus for His purpose. Looking at Jesus’ words in Matthew 16, the message shows that the ...
Sin, Salvation, and Davy Crockett
Pastor Scott Smith- February 9, 2026This message explains the doctrine of sin and salvation by framing it as bad news and good news against the backdrop of one central reality: God is real, holy, and perfect, and He defines right and wro...
Do You Trust the Bible?
Pastor Scott Smith- February 2, 2026This message explains what the Bible is and why it matters, emphasizing that everyone builds their life on some source of truth, whether they realize it or not. The Bible is presented not as a single b...
Biscuits and the Holy Spirit
Pastor Scott Smith- January 26, 2026This message explores the theology of the Holy Spirit within the Trinity, explaining that while the concept of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit can feel mysterious, it is central to Christian faith....
