Sunrise Ministries

We Are Image Bearers of God

Pastor Dennis reflects on how we recognize good and evil in the world and argues that real goodness is rooted in God’s character, fully revealed in Jesus. He also encourages the church to stop excusing its own sin, resist the impulse to judge others, and intentionally celebrate moments of genuine goodness as signs of God’s kingdom breaking into everyday life.

Worship Setlist:

• The Lion and the Lamb
• King of Kings
• Holy Forever

The Evening and the Morning…

This morning's message emphasizes that God’s creative work is not just about making material things but about shaping them to function as they should—bringing order, purpose, and flourishing out of chaos. It highlights time, work, and human vocation as gifts woven into creation and invites us to join God in extending that order, goodness, and shalom into the world.

Worship Setlist:

• You Came (Lazarus)
• Forever YHWH
• We Crown You
• Beautiful Things

And God said…

God’s creation story reveals a world spoken into being by a God who delights in what He makes, not a universe born from violence or domination. Humanity begins with goodness, bearing God’s image and being entrusted with stewardship, flourishing, and love.

Worship Setlist:

• Take You At Your Word
• King of Kings
• Good Plans
• All Creatures of Our God and King

In the Beginning…

Pastor Dennis explains that Genesis 1–2 is about the identity and character of the Creator, not scientific detail, inviting listeners to see how faith and science need not be in conflict and how God’s love and pursuit of humanity stand at the center of the story.

Worship Setlist:

• Be Thou My Vision
• Who Else
• Christ Be Magnified

Questions Everyone Asks

This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series that tackles some of the most profound questions we face as human beings. Dennis explores five major areas of inquiry: origins (where did everything come from?), morality (what is right and wrong?), meaning (do I matter?), destiny (where is this all headed?), and identity (who am I and who are we?). Rather than offering easy answers, we are reminded that the journey of faith is filled with mystery. We don't need to have everything figured out to follow Jesus faithfully.

* Please note the first ten minutes of the message were not captured due to technical issues.

Worship Setlist:

• Awake My Soul
• Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me
• Same God
• Is He Worthy

The Call...

Pastor Dennis explores how calling is discerned through God’s shaping work, our own gifts and passions, and the honest affirmation of those who know us best. He invites us to move from self‑doubt to surrendered faithfulness, trusting that God equips every person with something essential to offer.

Worship Setlist: 
• I Thank God 
• Trust in God 
• Build My Life 
• Son of Suffering 

A Sound Mind

Pastor Bill VanderWerp presents a message about mental health and discusses a new resourse available to Sunrise congregants.

Worship Setlist: 
• Joy to the World (Joyful Joyful) 
• No Longer Slaves 
• Another in the Fire 
• Run to the Father 

Love For the Prodigal

On the fourth week of Advent, we turn to the third story Jesus tells about loss, the prodigal son. In this final parable, the father doesn’t dwell on his son’s sin or shame; he sees only a beloved child returning home.

Worship Setlist: 
• Angels We Have Heard on High 
• King of Kings 
• Holy Forever (Christmas) 
• What A Beautiful Name 

Joy Over the Found

Through God's purposed, loving pursuit of us, our sorrow gives way to joy.

Worship Setlist: 
• The First Noel 
• He Shall Reign Forevermore 
• Come and Worship 
• O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be) 

Peace For the Wanderer

On this second day of Advent, we are reminded that God has come into the chaos of this world to replace it with the shalom of His love.

Worship Setlist: 
• Joy to the World 
• God With Us 
• Way Maker