Episodes
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The Bottom Line || Part 2. || Pastor Steve Garcia
Are you controlling your money, or is your money controlling you? We all need money to live, but what happens when the pursuit of money begins to control our identity, priorities, and sense of security? In Part 2 of our series, The Bottom Line, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia teaches that true financial...
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The Bottom Line || Part 1 || Pastor Steve Garcia
When it comes to money, what does God really want from us? Money can be one of the most uncomfortable topics to discuss, especially in church. But here's the truth: When the Bible talks about money, it's never just about money. It's about something much deeper—our gratitude, worship, and trust in...
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Part 8: Life of Elisha || Pastor Steve Garcia
What happens when you know what God wants you to do—but you stop short of actually doing it? Sometimes we know we need to change, but return to our old habits. Sometimes we start following God faithfully, but grow tired and settle for doing just enough. And sometimes the changes happening around…
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Life of Elisha || Part 7 || Pastor David Gaunt
When God doesn’t act as quickly as we hope, it’s easy to wonder whether He sees—or cares. In Part 7 of Life of Elisha, we explore 2 Kings 9, where promises spoken years earlier come to pass. God had not forgotten His word or overlooked the suffering of His people. Whether you need to turn from...
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Life of Elisha || Part 6 || Pastor Steve Garcia
What do you do when all you can see is the problem in front of you? In 2 Kings 6, Elisha's servant wakes up to discover an enemy army surrounding the city. From everything he can see, the situation is hopeless. But Elisha sees something his servant doesn't. He prays: “LORD, please open his eyes…
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Life of Elisha || Part 5: “LOOK AGAIN!” || Pastor Steve Garcia
What do you do when all you can see is the problem in front of you? In 2 Kings 6, Elisha's servant wakes up to discover an enemy army surrounding the city. From everything he can see, the situation is hopeless. But Elisha sees something his servant doesn't. He prays: “LORD, please open his eyes…
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Life of Elisha || Part 4: Elisha heals Naaman || Pastor Steve Garcia
Naaman had almost everything. He was powerful, respected, wealthy, and commander of a great army. But there was one problem none of his success could solve: he had leprosy. When an unlikely servant girl points him toward Elisha, Naaman begins a journey that will lead to much more than physical...
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Life of Elisha || Part 3: “I AM ENOUGH!” || Pastor Steve Garcia
Our culture loves to tell us, “You are enough.” It sounds encouraging. But is it true? Jesus said, “Apart from me you can do nothing.” Scripture doesn't teach us to become more self-sufficient—it teaches us to recognize our need for God. The better declaration is: I am NOT enough—but God is MORE...
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Life of Elisha || Part 2: Miracle of Water in Edom || Pastor Steve Garcia
How do you respond when life suddenly goes sideways? When the pressure rises, the answers disappear, and circumstances feel out of control, our natural response may be to worry, panic, blame, or assume there’s nothing we can do. In this second message from a series about The Life of Elisha…
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Life of Elisha || Part 1: Call of Elisha || Pastor Steve Garcia
Is Jesus the center of your life—or has following Him become something you simply fit into it? When Elijah called Elisha to follow him, Elisha didn’t cautiously test out his new calling. He burned his plows, left his old life behind, and went all in. His response gives us a powerful picture of…
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For the One || Part 5: For The Day to Day || Pastor John Hill
Who really changes the world? Jesus didn’t change the world by building a platform. He changed the world by building people. He formed ordinary disciples, empowered them with His Spirit, and sent them to make disciples who would make disciples. In the final message of For the One, Pastor John…
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For the One || Part 4: For The World || Pastor Steve Garcia
What if God's heart for the world begins with simply opening our eyes to the people already around us? In Part 4 of For the One, Pastor Steve Garcia takes us to John 4, where Jesus intentionally travels through Samaria—a place most Jews avoided—and begins a conversation with one Samaritan woman....
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For the One || Part 3: For The Neighborhood || Pastor Steve Garcia
What if the person God wants to help is already standing right in front of you? It's easy to care about people in theory. It's much harder when loving someone interrupts our plans, stretches our resources, or asks us to get involved. In Mark 6, Jesus and His disciples encounter thousands of…
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For the One || Part 2: For The Next Generation || Pastor Steve Garcia
Who invested in your faith? Every one of us can probably point to someone who encouraged us, challenged us, prayed for us, or helped us take our next step with Jesus. The question is: Who are you investing in? In Part 2 of our series, For the One, Pastor Steve Garcia shows us that Jesus didn't…
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For The One || Part 1: For the Broken || Pastor Steve Garcia
Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe you've spent years battling the same addiction, carrying the same hurt, wrestling with the same regret, or believing you'll never truly change. You aren't alone—and more importantly, you aren't beyond the reach of Jesus. In the opening message of our new series…
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More Than A Story || Part 8: Luke 18:9-14 || Pastor Bob Klein
If Jesus returned today, what would He find in your life? In the final week of our Parables series, Pastor Robert Klein explores the Parable of the Faithful and Wicked Servant. Jesus calls His followers to live with readiness, responsibility, and faithfulness as they await His return. This…
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More Than A Story || Part 7: Luke 18:9-14 || Pastor John Hill
LOOKING GOOD, MISSING GOD Can you be deeply religious and still miss God completely? In Week 7 of our Parables series, Pastor John Hill unpacks Jesus' Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Through two very different prayers, Jesus exposes the danger of self-righteousness and reveals the...
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More Than A Story || Part 6: Luke 15: 1-7 || Pastor David Gaunt
What if God's love is greater than your wandering? In Week 6 of our Parables series, Pastor David Gaunt explores one of Jesus' most beloved stories—the Parable of the Lost Sheep. This powerful picture of God's heart reveals a Savior who actively pursues people who have drifted, wandered, or…
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More Than A Story || Part 5: Matthew 25:1–14 || Pastor Carlo Mendoza
If Jesus returned today, would you be ready? In Week 5 of our Parables series, Pastor Carlo Mendoza examines Jesus' sobering Parable of the Ten Virgins. This story reminds us that spiritual readiness cannot be borrowed, postponed, or delegated. Every person must be prepared for the return of...
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More Than A Story || Part 4: Luke 18:1–8 || Pastor David Gaunt
The Widow & Unjust Judge | Luke 18:1–8 What do you do when God seems silent? In Week 4 of our Parables series, Pastor David Gaunt teaches from the Parable of the Persistent Widow. Through a story of relentless faith and unwavering perseverance, Jesus encourages His followers to keep praying, keep...
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More Than A Story || Part 3: Matthew 20:1–16 || Pastor John Hill
What happens when life puts your faith to the test? In Week 3 of our Parables series, Pastor John Hill explores Jesus' Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. Everyone experiences storms—but not everyone survives them the same way. Jesus reveals that the difference isn't hearing the truth; it's...
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More Than A Story || Part 2: The Workers in the Vineyard || Pastor Carlo Mendoza
Have you ever felt like God was being unfair? In Week 2 of our Parables series, Pastor Carlo Mendoza unpacks one of Jesus' most surprising stories. The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard challenges our assumptions about fairness, comparison, and grace. Through this story, Jesus reveals that...
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More Than A Story || Part 1: The Unfruitful Fig Tree || Pastor Erik Wade
What if God has been more patient with you than you realize? In Week 1 of our summer series on the Parables of Jesus, Pastor Erik Wade explores the Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree. While many people assume God's patience means unlimited time, Jesus tells a different story. This powerful…
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Women in the Bible || Part 4: Women & the Early Church || Pastor Steve Garcia
What if some of the most impactful people in church history were people the world would have overlooked? In the final week of Women of the Bible, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia explores the remarkable women who helped shape and strengthen the early church. From Mary Magdalene and Lydia to Priscilla,...
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Women in the Bible || Part 3: Deborah and Jael || Pastor Steve Garcia
What if God isn’t looking for the most gifted person in the room—but simply the one willing to say yes? In Part 3 of Women of the Bible, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia explores the remarkable story of Deborah and Jael—two ordinary women God used in extraordinary ways to change the course of Israel’s...
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Women in the Bible || Part 2: The Samaritan Woman || Pastor John Hill
Why do we keep going back to things that never really satisfy us? In Part 2 of Women of the Bible, Pastor John Hill explores Jesus’ powerful encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. Beneath the conversation about water is a deeper invitation—an invitation to stop drinking from...
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Women in the Bible || Part 1: The Canaanite Women || Pastor Steve Garcia
In this Mother’s Day message, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia and his wife Kate kick off a new series Women of the Bible by exploring the powerful story of the unnamed Canaanite woman who fought for her daughter and refused to give up on Jesus. In one of the most surprising interactions in the Gospels,...
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The Afterlife || Part 4: More Questions || Pastor Steve Garcia
What happens after we die… and what have we gotten wrong about it? In the final week of The Afterlife, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia answers some of the biggest questions that surfaced during the series—about communicating with the dead, whether “good people” go to Hell, and how Christianity compares…
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The Afterlife || Part 3: Hell || Pastor Steve Garcia
What if Hell isn’t just a word—but a real destination? In Week 3 of The Afterlife, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia confronts one of the most difficult truths Jesus ever taught. While culture jokes about Hell or ignores it altogether, Jesus spoke about it with clarity and urgency. This message reveals…
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The Afterlife || Part 2: Heaven || Pastor David Gaunt
What if Heaven isn’t just a distant hope—but your ultimate reality starting now? In Part 2 of the Afterlife series, Pastor David Gaunt challenges us to rethink everything we assume about Heaven. This message moves beyond vague ideas and anchors our hope in what Jesus clearly revealed: Heaven is...
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The Afterlife II Part 1: The Body and The Soul II Pastor Steve Garcia
What really happens after we die? Is there more beyond this life—or is this all there is? In Week 1 of The Afterlife, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia explores one of the most sobering and eye-opening teachings of Jesus. Through a powerful story in Luke 16, we’re confronted with eternal realities that…
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Resurrection Sunday 2026 // Pastor Steve Garcia
What if the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just something to believe, but something that could change your life? On Easter Sunday, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia walks through the eyewitness accounts of the empty tomb and reveals why the resurrection isn’t just a moment in history—it’s the foundation of...
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Jacob's Death : Part 9 || Pastor Steve Garcia
What if the parts of your life that feel the most chaotic are actually the most intentional? As we conclude our Life of Joseph series, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia explores the final chapters of Genesis to show how God was weaving together every moment of Joseph’s life—from betrayal to blessing—into...
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Hidden Dangers of the 'Good Life’ : Part 8 || Pastor John Hill
Life of Joseph // Part Eight: Hidden Dangers of the 'Good Life' Have you ever looked at your life and wondered… “How did I get here spiritually?” In this message from Genesis 47, Pastor John Hill unpacks how both the comfortable seasons and the overwhelming seasons of life shape our trust in...
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Joseph’s Big Reveal: Part 7 || Pastor Steve Garcia
Joseph’s Big Reveal: Part 7 || Pastor Steve Garcia Have you ever had good news you couldn’t wait to share? After years of betrayal, separation, and testing, Joseph finally reveals his identity to the brothers who sold him into slavery. What follows is one of the most emotional and powerful…
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Brothers Second Flight to Egypt: Part 6 || Pastor Steve Garcia
Have you ever felt stuck in a conflict that just won’t move forward? In Part 6 of our Life of Joseph series, we step into one of the most powerful turning points in the story. Joseph’s brothers return to Egypt, and what unfolds reveals something remarkable—hearts that are beginning to change....
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Brothers First Flight to Egypt || Life of Joseph: Part 5 || Pastor Steve Garcia
What do you do when the people who hurt you most walk back into your life? In Week Five of our Life of Joseph series, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia takes us to Genesis 42 and an incredibly awkward family reunion. After 20+ years, Joseph finally comes face-to-face with the brothers who betrayed him.…
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Pharaoh's Dream || Life of Joseph: Part 4 || Pastor David Gaunt
Have you ever been manipulated, deceived, used, or set up? It’s easy to become a victim of circumstances—but it’s dangerous to build your identity around victimhood. In Week Four of our Life of Joseph series, Pastor David Gaunt walks through Genesis 41 and shows how Joseph refused to let…
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Joseph in Jail || Life of Joseph: Part 3 || Pastor Steve Garcia
Life of Joseph – Joseph in Jail Have you ever felt like you did everything right… and still ended up in the wrong place? In Week Three of our Life of Joseph series, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia walks us through Genesis 39–40 and shows us what faithfulness looks like when life feels unfair. Joseph is...
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Two Brothers Tempted || Life of Joseph: Part 2 || Pastor Steve Garcia
Why do some people walk away from temptation while others lean into it—and what makes the difference? In Week Two of our Life of Joseph series, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia walks us through the contrasting stories of Judah and Joseph in Genesis 38–39. Faced with powerful temptation, these two…
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Death to the Dream|| Life of Joseph: Part 1 || Pastor Steve Garcia
Message Title: Death to the Dreamer - Part One Description: What do you do when God’s promises collide with painful circumstances? In the opening message of our new series Life of Joseph, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia walks through Genesis 37 and introduces us to a young man whose dreams from God…
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Better than Spiritual Gifts || Made For This: Part 4 || Pastor Steve Garcia
Better than Spiritual Gifts: Made For This – Part 4 As we conclude our Made For This series, we’re reminded that spiritual gifts—while important—are not the most important thing. In this final message, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia walks us through 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 to show how God...
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Deeper Encounters, Not Shallow Experiences || Made For This: Part 3 || Pastor John Hill
Made For This – Deeper Encounters, Not Shallow Experiences What if spiritual gifts were never meant to elevate individuals—but to transform lives and build the church? In Part Three of Made For This, Pastor John Hill walks through 1 Corinthians 12 to help us understand the purpose, power, and...
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Getting in the Game || Made For This: Part 2 || Pastor Steve Garcia
Made For This – Getting in the Game Have you ever felt like you were on the team—but stuck on the bench? In Romans 12, the Apostle Paul reminds us that every follower of Jesus has been gifted by the Holy Spirit for a purpose. In this message, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia unpacks what spiritual gifts...
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Discovering Your Spiritual Gift || Made For This: Part 1 || Pastor Steve Garcia
MADE FOR THIS: Discovering Your Spiritual Gift | Part 1 What if God has already placed something powerful in your life—and you’ve never opened it? As we begin a brand-new series, Made For This, we explore the spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit and why so many believers leave them unused. In...
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Discover Your God-Given Calling || God’s Plan for Your Life in 2026 || Pastor John Hill
What if following Jesus was meant to be more than belief—but a clear calling with a next step? As we step into a new year, many people are asking the same question: What is God’s plan for my life? In this year-end vision message, Pastor John Hill challenges our church to move from passive...
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Fixed On Christ || From the Ground Up: Nehemiah Part 8 || Pastor Steve Garcia
What happens when good intentions fade and old habits return? In the final week of From the Ground Up, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia walks through Nehemiah 13, where promises are broken, compromise creeps in, and God’s people drift once again. This closing message reminds us that while Nehemiah could...
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Ezra Reads the Law || From the Ground Up: Nehemiah Part 7 || Pastor David Gaunt
What do you do after the rebuilding is finished — but you still feel spiritually empty? In week seven of From the Ground Up, Pastor David Gaunt takes us through Nehemiah 7–9, where God shows that restoring walls was never the end goal — restoring hearts was. Through genealogies, worship,...
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Opposition Outside the Walls || From the Ground Up - Nehemiah Part 6 || Pastor Steve Garcia
How do you stay focused on God’s calling when distractions, lies, and pressure try to pull you off course? In week six of From the Ground Up, Lead Pastor Steve Garcia walks us through Nehemiah 6, where the wall is nearly complete — and the enemy intensifies the attacks. Through Nehemiah’s...
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Opposition From the Inside || From the Ground Up: Nehemiah Part 5 || Pastor Carlo Mendoza
From the Ground Up | Nehemiah Pt. 5 | Carlo Mendoza | Sunrise Church CA What do you do when the biggest threat to your progress isn’t coming from the outside — but from within? In week five of From the Ground Up, Pastor Carlo Mendoza takes us into Nehemiah 5, where internal conflict nearly…
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