September 18, 2025 • Pastors John & Grace Hammer, Dr. Dan Hammer, Pastor Noma Hedman
This episode of the Sonrise Pastor's Podcast features Pastors John and Grace Hammer, Dr. Dan Hammer, Pastor Herb Marks, Pastor Noma Hedman, and Pastor Craig Gorc. This episode discusses the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and its profound impact on the Christian community and broader society. The pastors explore how Kirk's death has sparked a renewed interest in faith, particularly among young people, and how it represents a spiritual battle between good and evil. They emphasize the importance of churches addressing this event, encouraging boldness in faith, and seizing the opportunity to reach out to those seeking answers and spiritual guidance in the wake of this tragedy. Please write in your thoughts and questions to http://isonrise.org
Love A More Excellent Way
September 21, 2025 • Dr. Dan Hammer • 1 Corinthians 13
This sermon explores the importance of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing its preeminence over spiritual gifts and its role in the Christian life. Dr. Dan Hammer draws parallels between the current social climate and the challenges faced by the Corinthian church, urging believers to embody Christ's love in all circumstances, even in the face of adversity and division. The sermon highlights the transformative power of God's love and calls Christians to be agents of this love in a world marked by lawlessness and conflict.
Responding To Suffering
June 15, 2025 • Pastor Jason Gibbons • Job 1, Job 2
This Father's Day sermon explores the challenging topic of suffering, using the book of Job as a primary example. Pastor Jason discusses how to respond to suffering in life, emphasizing that while worship and trust in God are essential, it's also important to acknowledge and express grief, anger, and confusion. The sermon highlights that suffering is a part of the human experience, but through it all, God remains present and responsive.
Run To Win
July 20, 2025 • Meesh Fomenko • Hebrews 12:1–3
In this powerful message by guest speaker Meesh Fomenko, we're called to embrace a victorious Christian life, not just surviving but thriving. The central theme revolves around Hebrews 12, urging us to 'run with endurance the race set before us.' This isn't just about getting through life; it's about winning in every aspect - our marriages, careers, and spiritual journeys. We're reminded that we're surrounded by a 'cloud of witnesses' - not spectators, but testimonies of those who persevered in faith. This challenges us to examine what we're surrounding ourselves with and what we need to surrender. Are we holding onto weights of religiosity or unbelief that hinder our progress? The message encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, our ultimate strategy for victory. Just as Jesus endured the cross for the joy set before Him, we too can overcome life's challenges with the right perspective and faith. This teaching is a wake inspiring us to live from a place of victory, speaking to our mountains with authority, and embracing the power we identity as seated with Christ.
Dr. Leif Hetland- The Water and the Well
April 6, 2025 • Leif Hetland • John 4
In this powerful message by Dr. Leif Hetland, we're invited to explore the transformative encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. This story from John 4 challenges us to rethink our approach to evangelism and relationships. We're reminded that Jesus, breaking cultural and religious barriers, initiated a conversation by expressing His own need - 'I thirst.' The well symbolizes our deepest longings, as we're made of water and long for what we're made of. Just as Jesus offered living water that truly satisfies, we're called to drink from His pure source and become wells ourselves, offering His love to a thirsty world.
Overcoming Anxiety Through Faith
June 22, 2025 • Dr Matthew Thomas
Dr. Matthew Thomas delivers a powerful message on overcoming anxiety and worry through faith in God's goodness. He emphasizes the importance of celebrating God's grace, asking for His help, and meditating on positive thoughts and Scripture. The sermon encourages believers to trust in God's power and promises, even in the face of adversity, and to maintain joy and peace through a deep relationship with Christ.
Ugly Hunger
March 17, 2024 • Pastor Noma Hedman • Mark 5, Luke 19, Luke 5, Genesis 32, Judges 2:10
A provoking word to increase the people of God's hunger for His word and His glory.
The Call to Follow Jesus
February 11, 2024 • Pastor John Hammer
The way of the cross is the way to overcome.
A Never-The-Less Year
February 4, 2024 • Christa Smith • Luke 5:1–8
A word for Sonrise Christian Center from guest speaker, Christa Smith, whom completes the Jesus Encounter Weekend → "A faithful house for His glory... Jesus making His glory known in and through this place. Get ready for full nets."
November 19, 2023 • Pastor John Hammer • Acts 22:12–16, 1 Peter 3:21–22, Matthew 28:18–20, Mark 16:15, Acts 2:37–41
Are we missing the power of what is taking place through the waters of baptism? This action is more than just a body covered by water, but an action of the heart. know and remember God's promise through the public confession and action of water baptism.
ASK Prayer Invitation
November 19, 2023 • Pastor John Hammer
Join Sonrise as we ASK the Lord to bless this House. The video relays Pastor John Hammer's heart behind this campaign in tandem with the attached, viewable/printable PDF. The document details how you can participate and includes the 12 main prayer requests through which we are ASKing God's annointing upon Sonrise Christian Center.
Don't Give Up
November 12, 2023 • Pastor John Hammer • Job
We all go through difficult seasons. Don't give up in the midst of suffering. Persevere, and allow for God's restoration because its not over till God says its over... A sermon on the book of Job.
Three End Times Pictures
November 5, 2023 • Dr. Dan Hammer • Matthew 25
Dr Dan Hammer teaches on the three pictures of the end times as described by the Bible and brings insight to each of the scenes.
The Apparent Unglorious Life of Purity
October 29, 2023 • Pastor John Hammer • 1 John 3
We live in a world full of love deficits. Therefore, we look for acceptance and pleasure in other things. But how do we truly manage this type of pain? Pastor John Hammer preaches on the healing, redeeming love of Jesus.
Jesus Gathering w/ Dr. Bill Hogg
October 22, 2023 • Dr. Bill Hogg
Guest speaker, Dr. Bill Hogg, leads the evening in exaltation and praise of Lord & Savior, Jesus. Followed by a time of healing, deliverance, and transformation at the altar.
Do You Know Jesus?
October 22, 2023 • Dr. Bill Hogg • Acts 18—19
Guest speaker, Dr Bill Hogg, investigates the book of Acts with Scottish flare. Digging into salvation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
