Andrew Garcia tells the story of winning big on Wheel of Fortune, but the bigger story is in the seeming tragedy that almost took his life before that, and how God faithfully carried him and his family through the most trying season of their lives. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommuni...
Jul 04, 2022•57 min•Ep. 112
Angie, Linda and Rod all lost their spouses of around 50 years due to cancer. This two part episode addresses the pain of the loss, the process of grief, the goodness of God, and what it looks like to move forward when it's hard to see past what's right in front of you. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video...
Jun 27, 2022•36 min•Ep. 111
Angie, Linda and Rod all lost their spouses of around 50 years due to cancer. This two part episode addresses the pain of the loss, the process of grief, the goodness of God, and what it looks like to move forward when it's hard to see past what's right in front of you. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video...
Jun 20, 2022•41 min•Ep. 111
It's Sabbatical time as Cliff wraps things up in the Sunrise world. Over the next two months the Carey family will enjoy a 6 week, 7,500 mile, trip around the U.S. with time to reflect, renew and reconnect. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (V...
Jun 13, 2022•39 min•Ep. 110
It's a personal challenge today to pursue holiness in how we treat each other. Ephesians 4:17-32, Colossians 3:12-14 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk...
Jun 06, 2022•29 min•Ep. 109
With the abortion debate being front and center at both national and state levels, Heidi Matzke, Executive Director of Alternatives Pregnancy Center, joins Cliff to discuss a Christian's response to abortion, and how each of us can act in a loving and biblical was as we speak truth. Scripture Referenced: Psalm 91 Alternatives Pregnancy Center: https://alternativespc.org or http://www.pgtest.org Ariane's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9qTxT1PjTI Videos: How did we get here? https://www.y...
May 23, 2022•57 min•Ep. 108
Orphan Care. Sports Ministry. Where is God at work? Phil Darke of Providence World joins Cliff in the Shed to ask the question, How can we help kids all over the world to be loved in the way that best reaches them? Scripture: Psalm 112:7 Orphan Podcast: Think Orphan Sports Podcast: How Soccer Explains Leadership Book: In Pursuit of Orphan Excellence (15 co-authors, including Phil) Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunit...
May 16, 2022•43 min•Ep. 107
Dan Kinnoin has faithfully followed the Lord since his teens. Over the years Dan has taught Sunday School classes, small groups, led on Elder Boards, been involved in the community, and much more. Today, Dan shares his life insights, plus also introduces us to his new book Useful to the Master. Buy Dan's Book on Amazon Smile Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrise...
May 09, 2022•39 min•Ep. 106
Cliff takes a look at Psalm 66:8-12 today, with an emphasis on leaning into the difficult times rather than running away from them. Book Reference: A Grace Disguised - Jerry Sittser Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) M...
May 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 105
Dan Palmer, Executive Director of Youth For Christ Sacramento is in the Shed today. Dan tells stories of saying 'Yes' to God's leading as early as high school, and how these moments of obedience led to clear works of the Lord throughout his life. For more information about the Youth For Christ ministry in Sacramento, go to www.yfcsacramento.org . Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTub...
Apr 25, 2022•49 min•Ep. 104
Cliff takes a look at Luke 24:13-35 and two men walking on the road to Emmaus with no clue that Jesus was walking beside them. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: h...
Apr 18, 2022•36 min•Ep. 103
Cliff is joined by middle school history teacher Steve Goodyear on the National Mall in Washington D.C. They break down the faith journeys of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and the Christian influence in the formation of the United States. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunit...
Apr 11, 2022•30 min•Ep. 102
Juliana Law is a Sunrise missionary that has been ministering in Ukraine for several years. Cliff was able to connect with her this last week as she shared first-hand stories of evacuations, suffering, loss, relocation, miracles, salvation, and the clear work of God in the midst of the horrific war taking place in Ukraine. Donations can be made at www.sunrise.church/ukraine Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be...
Apr 04, 2022•39 min•Ep. 101
March 30, 2020 marked the debut of the Back Shed Bible Study. Today, Micah Paul joins Cliff for Episode Number 100. Cliff and Micah reflect on the last two years and how God has been at work in the midst of the Pandemic, personal trials, and victories that can only be credited to God. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at ...
Mar 28, 2022•53 min•Ep. 100
Nichole Harshbarger joins Cliff in the Shed today to tell her first-hand account of seeing God answer prayer and provide miracles. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Lin...
Mar 21, 2022•52 min•Ep. 99
Today in the Back Shed, we dig into the frantic pace with which we live our lives and how scripture calls us to slow down and rest. As I head into my sabbatical this summer, I want to bring you along in my own journey as I look toward what God is calling me to do with 2 MONTHS OFF! Scripture Referenced: Genesis 2:1-3 Mark 2:23-27 Book Referenced: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - by John Mark Comer Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. V...
Mar 07, 2022•34 min•Ep. 98
Today in the Back Shed, we look back to some advice that was given to a new believer almost 50 years ago. Does it still stand today? Tune in to find out. Three basic steps that you can take to grow: (Adapted from Pastor William Steele - March 1, 1973) 1. Spend time daily in scripture for the purpose of growing to know your Lord better, not for the purpose of solving problems. 2. Learn to pray without ceasing. Start your day bringing everything you are doing that day to Him. Finish the day review...
Feb 28, 2022•30 min•Ep. 97
Back Shed Mini Study - Presidents Day Edition with Audrey, Peter, Sunshine & Cliff Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk...
Feb 21, 2022•8 min•Ep. 96
80's pop icon M.C. Hammer penned the words in the song "You've Got to Pray Just To Make it Today." Randy Pelz joins Cliff in the Shed today to talk about prayer, its power, and necessity in our everyday lives. Scripture Referenced 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisec...
Feb 14, 2022•51 min•Ep. 95
Cliff talks about Daniel 1 and how to live as strangers in today's culture. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk...
Feb 07, 2022•24 min•Ep. 94
There are a lot of things that cause us to be broken. Plans don't turn out as planned. Tragedy strikes. You lose someone close to you. You blow it in a way that seems far beyond being forgiven. And that's where Jesus Christ steps in and fills the void. He cleans up the mess, makes right from wrong, and makes you whole. It's redemption... and that's what we're talking about today in the Back Shed. Scripture Referenced Psalm 34:18 Psalm 51:17 Isaiah 57:15 John 16:33 Romans 8:28 Hebrews 12:1-3 Song...
Jan 31, 2022•35 min•Ep. 93
Have you found that you’re getting stuck trying to figure out how to obey God? Today on the Back Shed, Luke 10 offers a fairly simple approach by following the example of the Good Samaritan. Jesus basically says - Go and do what that guy did. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonli...
Jan 24, 2022•29 min•Ep. 92
Spencer MacCuish, President of Eternity Bible College, joins Cliff to dig into Romans 12 and talk about how to think differently in light of the context of Romans. Books Referenced - Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes - Jackson Woo - Reading Romans Backward - Scott McKnight Eternity Bible College - www.eternity.edu Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Lin k: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitych...
Jan 17, 2022•49 min•Ep. 91
Juliana Law is a missionary in Ukraine. She, along with Ukrainian pastor Edik, join Cliff on the Back Shed today to talk about living with hope and dependence on God when the times seem hopeless. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copy...
Jan 10, 2022•46 min•Ep. 90
John lived and walked with Jesus. He saw the miracles and experienced it all first-hand. He can't help but want his readers to experience and understand what he saw. Cliff takes us into John's opening of the book of 1 John and his desire that we too know the Jesus he knows. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.f...
Jan 03, 2022•28 min•Ep. 89
Scripture tells us not to sin... but it also tells us what to do when we sin. 1 John 2 offers a very practical approach to our attitude about sin and what it looks like to truly love God. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Mu...
Dec 20, 2021•39 min•Ep. 87
Do you want to get rid of your sin? Join Cliff in 1 John 3 today and understand how God's deep love leads us away from sin. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: http...
Dec 13, 2021•38 min•Ep. 86
He was a man of few words, but he was obedient to God's calling on his life. Joseph shows us how one man can be used by God without a single word of his ever being recorded. Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music pro...
Dec 06, 2021•22 min•Ep. 85
When it's literally impossible to pick yourself up and walk, where do you turn? Today we look at Mark 2:1-12 and the story of a paralyzed guy and his friends who would stop at nothing to get their buddy to Jesus. References: The NIV Harmony of the Gospels - Thomas and Gundry - HarperOne Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays a...
Nov 29, 2021•28 min•Ep. 84
Bad news everywhere. The sky is falling. Today in the Back Shed, we dig into Matthew 24 & 1 Peter 4 as we learn how to maintain perspective, keeping our eyes focused on Christ in the midst of predictably trying times. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/sunrisecommunitychurch Watch live on Mondays at 10am: www.facebook.com/sunrisecommunityonline/live Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk...
Nov 22, 2021•33 min•Ep. 83
