Fri, 29 May 2026 18:01:19 -0400 https://www.sunrise.church en © 2026 The Luke Miller Podcast yes 42bb7843-db61-5677-8bc0-473a25dcd4a5 Sunrise Community Church episodic no Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bible, Archaeology, Faith, Church, Missional, Biblical Archaeology, Sunrise Community, God, Christian podcasr Sunrise Community Church https://storage.buzzsprout.com/j4el992yanlxy9xlxgizxc1h6ot2?.jpg https://www.sunrise.church Dive into the Bible with Dr. Luke Miller of Sunrise Community Church. Our episodes will look at the Bible in it's original context and see how it can be applied to today. Luke's background from studying in Israel gives a unique perspective on the Biblical stories and the settings they took place in. Dive into the Bible with Dr. Luke Miller of Sunrise Community Church. Our episodes will look at the Bible in it's original context and see how it can be applied to today. Luke's background from studying in Israel gives a unique perspective on the Biblical FearLESS: Distractions (Nehemiah 6) This week we look at gossip and distractions.  Luke looks at how distractions quickly take our focus off of the mission of God and how we can stay focused.  Grab your Bibles, turn to Nehemiah 6 and let's dive in!

]]> This week we look at gossip and distractions.  Luke looks at how distractions quickly take our focus off of the mission of God and how we can stay focused.  Grab your Bibles, turn to Nehemiah 6 and let's dive in!

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10805136 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1402 sunrise community church, Bible, Bible study, faith, hope, worship, Luke Miller, church, online church, online study, missional 2 43 full false This week we look at gossip and distractions.  Luke looks at how distractions quickly take our focus off of the mission of God and how we can stay focused.  Grab your Bibles, turn to Nehemiah 6 and let's dive in! FearLESS: Conflict (Nehemiah 5) Conflict is inevitable but how we response in times of conflict is anything but predictable .  Today Luke looks at how Nehemiah responds to conflict in a Biblical way and dives into how we can do the same

]]> Conflict is inevitable but how we response in times of conflict is anything but predictable .  Today Luke looks at how Nehemiah responds to conflict in a Biblical way and dives into how we can do the same

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10765326 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700 1331 Church, sunrise community, cachurch, California church, fair oaks, Sacramento, God, faith, Bible, hope, Luke Miller 2 42 full false Conflict is inevitable but how we response in times of conflict is anything but predictable .  Today Luke looks at how Nehemiah responds to conflict in a Biblical way and dives into how we can do the same FearLESS: Opposition (Nehemiah 4) When we jump into action where God is calling us there will be opposition.  This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at Nehemiah 4 and spiritual warfare.  The opposition that we face as we stand up for Biblical truth will come in many forms, join us as we explore the topic of persecution and opposition.

]]> When we jump into action where God is calling us there will be opposition.  This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at Nehemiah 4 and spiritual warfare.  The opposition that we face as we stand up for Biblical truth will come in many forms, join us as we explore the topic of persecution and opposition.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10723247 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1416 calichurch, californiachurch, sunrise, sunrise community, ca, church, Bible, Bible Study, Luke Miller, online church, Faith, God 2 41 full false When we jump into action where God is calling us there will be opposition.  This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at Nehemiah 4 and spiritual warfare.  The opposition that we face as we stand up for Biblical truth will come in many forms, join us as we explore the topic of persecution and opposition. FearLESS: Pro-Life (Exodus 1 & 2) Our series revolves around the book of Nehemiah and his desire to change the culture of Jerusalem.  With that in mind Luke take a look at one of our key cultural issues that is at the forefront of where we need to insert the Gospel story

]]> Our series revolves around the book of Nehemiah and his desire to change the culture of Jerusalem.  With that in mind Luke take a look at one of our key cultural issues that is at the forefront of where we need to insert the Gospel story

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10686721 Thu, 26 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1413 church, nehemiah, Bible, online church, missional, California church, Luke Miller, Fair Oaks, Sacramento, Bible study 2 40 full false Our series revolves around the book of Nehemiah and his desire to change the culture of Jerusalem.  With that in mind Luke take a look at one of our key cultural issues that is at the forefront of where we need to insert the Gospel story FearLESS: Administration & Action (Nehemiah 3) Today Dr. Luke is looking a the unique work of all the individuals making up the community in Jerusalem as he talk about the fact that no one can do everything but everyone can do something.

]]> Today Dr. Luke is looking a the unique work of all the individuals making up the community in Jerusalem as he talk about the fact that no one can do everything but everyone can do something.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10640890 Thu, 19 May 2022 09:00:00 -0700 1337 church, community, cal church, California church, Sacramento church, God, Faith, Bible, Bible study, Luke Miller, Sunrise Community Church, Fair Oaks 2 39 full false Today Dr. Luke is looking a the unique work of all the individuals making up the community in Jerusalem as he talk about the fact that no one can do everything but everyone can do something. FearLESS: Taking Action.....Taking Risks (Nehemiah 2) This week Dr. Luke take a look at Nehemiah 2 and how we move from talking about an issue to acting on it.  

]]> This week Dr. Luke take a look at Nehemiah 2 and how we move from talking about an issue to acting on it.  

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10607790 Thu, 12 May 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1377 church, California church, bible study, bible, Luke Miller, Sunrise Community Church, online church, missional, Sacramento church, Nehemiah 2 38 full false This week Dr. Luke take a look at Nehemiah 2 and how we move from talking about an issue to acting on it.   FearLESS : The Book of Nehemiah (Intro) This week Luke starts a new series "FearLESS' on the book of Nehemiah,  but before we dive in we're going to take a look at the historical context & background of the book also looking at Nehemiah's great role in the Old Testament canon.

]]> This week Luke starts a new series "FearLESS' on the book of Nehemiah,  but before we dive in we're going to take a look at the historical context & background of the book also looking at Nehemiah's great role in the Old Testament canon.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10558557 Thu, 05 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1426 Bible Study, Luke Miller, Bible, Sacramento Church, Sunrise Community, California Church, Online church, Faith, Religion 2 37 full false This week Luke starts a new series "FearLESS' on the book of Nehemiah,  but before we dive in we're going to take a look at the historical context & background of the book also looking at Nehemiah's great role in the Old Testament canon. The Journey: The Day of Atonement - Leviticus 16 Today Dr. Luke Miler dives into Leviticus 16 and origins and rituals being the Yom Kippur/The Day of Atonement.  We'll jump into the the New Testament and the book of Hebrews as well as we take a look at Christ sacrifice and what it means for us.

]]> Today Dr. Luke Miler dives into Leviticus 16 and origins and rituals being the Yom Kippur/The Day of Atonement.  We'll jump into the the New Testament and the book of Hebrews as well as we take a look at Christ sacrifice and what it means for us.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10521743 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1337 church, sunrise community, bible study, religion, Luke Miller, Sacramento churches, online church, California church 2 36 full false Today Dr. Luke Miler dives into Leviticus 16 and origins and rituals being the Yom Kippur/The Day of Atonement.  We'll jump into the the New Testament and the book of Hebrews as well as we take a look at Christ sacrifice and what it means for us. The Journey: The Empty Tomb This week Luke examines the responses of people closest to Jesus when they see Him after He has risen.  Each response is unique but the transformation is the same!

]]> This week Luke examines the responses of people closest to Jesus when they see Him after He has risen.  Each response is unique but the transformation is the same!

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10474644 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0700 1218 church, sunrise community, faith, hope, religion, Sacramento church, California church, online church, Luke Miller 2 35 full false This week Luke examines the responses of people closest to Jesus when they see Him after He has risen.  Each response is unique but the transformation is the same! The Journey: Easter & Archaeology Special This week Dr. Miller takes a look at Easter and the Archaeology around some of the locations found in the Passion Narrative.   Grab your Bible and your Indiana Jones hat and let's dive in!

]]> This week Dr. Miller takes a look at Easter and the Archaeology around some of the locations found in the Passion Narrative.   Grab your Bible and your Indiana Jones hat and let's dive in!

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10433425 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1484 Easter, Church, Sunrise Community, Sacramento Churches, Bible, Faith, Hope, God, Fair Oaks, California Churches, Online Church, Luke Miller 2 34 full false This week Dr. Miller takes a look at Easter and the Archaeology around some of the locations found in the Passion Narrative.   Grab your Bible and your Indiana Jones hat and let's dive in! The Journey: The Palace Today Luke takes a look at the story of Jesus, Pilate, and Barabbas in Matthew 27 as he continues to looks and the people and places along the 12 journey leading up to Jesus' death.  

]]> Today Luke takes a look at the story of Jesus, Pilate, and Barabbas in Matthew 27 as he continues to looks and the people and places along the 12 journey leading up to Jesus' death.  

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10390909 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1298 religion, church, Sacramento church, California church, Luke Miller, bible study, Bible, Faith 2 33 full false Today Luke takes a look at the story of Jesus, Pilate, and Barabbas in Matthew 27 as he continues to looks and the people and places along the 12 journey leading up to Jesus' death.   The Journey: Gethsemane This week Luke starts a new series looking at the different locations in the Easter story.  Over the upcoming weeks we will see the deeper context of each location and how it enhances the Easter narrative.  Today Luke focuses on the Garden of Gethsemane as a place of prayer in Matthew 26

]]> This week Luke starts a new series looking at the different locations in the Easter story.  Over the upcoming weeks we will see the deeper context of each location and how it enhances the Easter narrative.  Today Luke focuses on the Garden of Gethsemane as a place of prayer in Matthew 26

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10349113 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0700 1227 church, God, Sunrise Community, Luke Miller, Bible study, Faith, 2 32 full false This week Luke starts a new series looking at the different locations in the Easter story.  Over the upcoming weeks we will see the deeper context of each location and how it enhances the Easter narrative.  Today Luke focuses on the Garden of Gethsemane as a place of prayer in Matthew 26 Unstuck: Prayer & God's Word Part 2 This week Luke finished the prayer series by looking at Psalm 119:9-16 and what it means to 'not neglect God's word'.   We will be challenged by how to live each day in a way that is relies on God's word through prayer and action.

]]> This week Luke finished the prayer series by looking at Psalm 119:9-16 and what it means to 'not neglect God's word'.   We will be challenged by how to live each day in a way that is relies on God's word through prayer and action.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10263667 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700 1355 2 31 full false This week Luke finished the prayer series by looking at Psalm 119:9-16 and what it means to 'not neglect God's word'.   We will be challenged by how to live each day in a way that is relies on God's word through prayer and action. Unstuck: Prayer & God's Word Part 1 Today Luke talks about praying through God's word as he looks at Psalm 119:9-16

]]> Today Luke talks about praying through God's word as he looks at Psalm 119:9-16

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10263629 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700 1254 church, sunrise, sunrise community, Sacramento, bible, Bible study, hope, Jesus, Luke Miller 2 30 full false Today Luke talks about praying through God's word as he looks at Psalm 119:9-16 Unstuck: Prayer and Trials This week Luke finishes the series on prayer as he takes a look at how we pray when things go wrong.  We'll look at how God is refining us as we struggle, but also how to pray through struggles.

]]> This week Luke finishes the series on prayer as he takes a look at how we pray when things go wrong.  We'll look at how God is refining us as we struggle, but also how to pray through struggles.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10227277 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0800 1237 church, sunrise community, Bible, Bible study, hope, christian, christianity, religion, Luke Miller 2 29 full false This week Luke finishes the series on prayer as he takes a look at how we pray when things go wrong.  We'll look at how God is refining us as we struggle, but also how to pray through struggles. Unstuck: Psalm 46 & Ukraine This week Luke takes a look at Psalm 46 and a prayer for God to be our refuge in a time of hurting.  With everything going on in the world Psalm 46 is a great reminder of God's promises.

]]> This week Luke takes a look at Psalm 46 and a prayer for God to be our refuge in a time of hurting.  With everything going on in the world Psalm 46 is a great reminder of God's promises.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10179344 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0800 1575 church, sunrise community, Sacramento, God, religion, spirituality, Faith, Luke Miller, podcast, missional 2 28 full false This week Luke takes a look at Psalm 46 and a prayer for God to be our refuge in a time of hurting.  With everything going on in the world Psalm 46 is a great reminder of God's promises. Unstuck: Prayer & Love This week Luke talks about the relationship between prayer and love as he dives into Philippians 1:9-11.  Join us as he goes deeper into what praying for love means

]]> This week Luke talks about the relationship between prayer and love as he dives into Philippians 1:9-11.  Join us as he goes deeper into what praying for love means

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10129918 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0800 1379 church, sunrise community, religion, spirituality, bible, bible study, God, Faith, Luke Miller 2 27 full false This week Luke talks about the relationship between prayer and love as he dives into Philippians 1:9-11.  Join us as he goes deeper into what praying for love means Unstuck: Prayer in Everyday Life This week Dr. Luke Miller starts a new series on prayer and how we can use it in everywhere.  We're starting in the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples and going bit by bit through the major themes of The Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13

]]> This week Dr. Luke Miller starts a new series on prayer and how we can use it in everywhere.  We're starting in the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples and going bit by bit through the major themes of The Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10090609 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0800 1400 Luke Miller, Sunrise Community, Church, Bible Study, Bible, God, Religion, Spirituality, Missional 2 26 full false This week Dr. Luke Miller starts a new series on prayer and how we can use it in everywhere.  We're starting in the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples and going bit by bit through the major themes of The Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 The Lost Sheep - Luke 15:4-7 This week Luke takes a look at the most commonly use metaphor in Jesus' teaching... The Shepherd and His sheep.  We will take a deeper look in to our relationship with Jesus, even as we tend to wander.

]]> This week Luke takes a look at the most commonly use metaphor in Jesus' teaching... The Shepherd and His sheep.  We will take a deeper look in to our relationship with Jesus, even as we tend to wander.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-10043730 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0800 1273 Luke Miller, Church, Sunrise Community Church, Religion, Spirituality, Hope, God, Bible Study 2 25 full false This week Luke takes a look at the most commonly use metaphor in Jesus' teaching... The Shepherd and His sheep.  We will take a deeper look in to our relationship with Jesus, even as we tend to wander. Together: Expecting the Unexpected (Romans 15:22-29) This week Luke takes a look at what happens when our plans don't match where God is leading us.  How do we react when the unexpected happens? And,  How do we work to discern God's will in our lives?  

]]> This week Luke takes a look at what happens when our plans don't match where God is leading us.  How do we react when the unexpected happens? And,  How do we work to discern God's will in our lives?  

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9988255 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0800 1334 christianity, Sunrise Community Church, Religion, Spirituality, Bible Study, Luke Miller, Sunrise, Fair Oaks 2 24 full false This week Luke takes a look at what happens when our plans don't match where God is leading us.  How do we react when the unexpected happens? And,  How do we work to discern God's will in our lives?   Together - Showing Goodness (Romans 15:14-21) This week Dr. Miller looks at the unique quality of 'goodness' as he continues our journey through Romans 15.  We'll take a look at what that means in the context of both evangelism and discipleship.

]]> This week Dr. Miller looks at the unique quality of 'goodness' as he continues our journey through Romans 15.  We'll take a look at what that means in the context of both evangelism and discipleship.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9956849 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0800 1402 church, sunrise community, christianity, Luke Miller, missional, fair oaks, religion, spirituality, God, 2 23 full false This week Dr. Miller looks at the unique quality of 'goodness' as he continues our journey through Romans 15.  We'll take a look at what that means in the context of both evangelism and discipleship. Together - Unity in Diversity (Romans 15:8-13) These week Luke continues his Romans 15 series as he looks at the how understanding God's Biblical promises to both the Jews and the Gentiles should give us hope & joy as we praise him.

]]> These week Luke continues his Romans 15 series as he looks at the how understanding God's Biblical promises to both the Jews and the Gentiles should give us hope & joy as we praise him.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9881721 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0800 1276 sunrise, sunrise community, church, churches, God, Bible, Bible study, Luke Miller, Religion, Christianity 2 22 full false These week Luke continues his Romans 15 series as he looks at the how understanding God's Biblical promises to both the Jews and the Gentiles should give us hope & joy as we praise him. Together: Life (Romans 15:1-6) This week Luke starts a new series looking at unity in all areas of Christian living.  We'll be diving into Romans 15 and discovering what  it looks like to do life together.

]]> This week Luke starts a new series looking at unity in all areas of Christian living.  We'll be diving into Romans 15 and discovering what  it looks like to do life together.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9874391 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0800 1520 Christianity, Sunrise Community Church, Religion, Faith , God, Church, Luke Miller, Missional, churches, Bible, Bible study 2 21 full false This week Luke starts a new series looking at unity in all areas of Christian living.  We'll be diving into Romans 15 and discovering what  it looks like to do life together. New Year.....New Goals (1 Corinthians 15)  This time of year we often find ourselves making resolutions, but scripture challenges us to be in a constant state of growth regardless of what time of year.  Luke takes a look at 1 Corinthians 15 and the idea of personal growth in our lives

]]>  This time of year we often find ourselves making resolutions, but scripture challenges us to be in a constant state of growth regardless of what time of year.  Luke takes a look at 1 Corinthians 15 and the idea of personal growth in our lives

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9836119 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0800 1385 church, sunrise community church, religion, Christianity, God, Faith, Luke Miller, missional, Bible study 2 20 full false  This time of year we often find ourselves making resolutions, but scripture challenges us to be in a constant state of growth regardless of what time of year.  Luke takes a look at 1 Corinthians 15 and the idea of personal growth in our lives Here Comes Heaven - Love This week Luke finishes his advent series with the topic that we often have the most trouble with....Love.  We'll take a look at John 13 and what Jesus meant about loving others when he stated  'A new command I give to you'.

]]> This week Luke finishes his advent series with the topic that we often have the most trouble with....Love.  We'll take a look at John 13 and what Jesus meant about loving others when he stated  'A new command I give to you'.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9803170 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0800 1404 Christian, Sunrise Community Church, Bible, God, Faith, Religion, Missional, Sunrise, Bible Study 2 19 full false This week Luke finishes his advent series with the topic that we often have the most trouble with....Love.  We'll take a look at John 13 and what Jesus meant about loving others when he stated  'A new command I give to you'. Here Comes Heaven: Joy (Luke 2) This week Luke is looking at joy in the Christmas story! We'll dive deeper into how joy can be a regular part of your life and a tool with which you can minister to others.

]]> This week Luke is looking at joy in the Christmas story! We'll dive deeper into how joy can be a regular part of your life and a tool with which you can minister to others.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9777881 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0800 1350 sunrise, church, Bible, God, Christianity, Bible study, religion, faith, Luke Miller 2 18 full false This week Luke is looking at joy in the Christmas story! We'll dive deeper into how joy can be a regular part of your life and a tool with which you can minister to others. Here Comes Heaven - Peace (Isaiah 61) This week Luke continues the series 'Here Comes Heaven' as we look at something that everyone want, but finds really hard to attain.......Peace.  Join Luke as he dives into Isaiah 61 at a look at one of God's great promises

]]> This week Luke continues the series 'Here Comes Heaven' as we look at something that everyone want, but finds really hard to attain.......Peace.  Join Luke as he dives into Isaiah 61 at a look at one of God's great promises

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9691957 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0800 1303 Christmas, Christianity, Religion, Bible, Bible Study, Sunrise Community, Luke Miller, God, Faith 2 17 full false This week Luke continues the series 'Here Comes Heaven' as we look at something that everyone want, but finds really hard to attain.......Peace.  Join Luke as he dives into Isaiah 61 at a look at one of God's great promises Here Comes Heaven - Hope (Jeremiah 33:14-16) Luke starts a Christmas series where he dives deeper into the season of advent.  This week Luke takes a look at 'hope' as we find ourselves in Jeremiah 33 looking at the idea of hope in the past, present, and future.

]]> Luke starts a Christmas series where he dives deeper into the season of advent.  This week Luke takes a look at 'hope' as we find ourselves in Jeremiah 33 looking at the idea of hope in the past, present, and future.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9685846 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0800 1414 Christmas, Church, christianity, Jesus, God, Sunrise Community, Luke Miller, Religion, Bible study, Bible 2 16 full false Luke starts a Christmas series where he dives deeper into the season of advent.  This week Luke takes a look at 'hope' as we find ourselves in Jeremiah 33 looking at the idea of hope in the past, present, and future. Purpose: Love & Persecution (Romans 12:15-21) What does it mean for us to love & bless those who actively persecute us and our beliefs.  This week Luke takes a look at the struggles/challenges we face as we try to be a witness to those who hurt us

]]> What does it mean for us to love & bless those who actively persecute us and our beliefs.  This week Luke takes a look at the struggles/challenges we face as we try to be a witness to those who hurt us

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9645138 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0800 1606 Church, Sunrise Community, God, Faith, Religion, Purpose, Christianity 2 15 full false What does it mean for us to love & bless those who actively persecute us and our beliefs.  This week Luke takes a look at the struggles/challenges we face as we try to be a witness to those who hurt us Purpose: Love, Hate, Good & Evil (Romans 12:9-10) This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at Romans 12:9-10 and the 5 clear instructions Paul gives on how we should deal with other people in our lives.  What does it mean to 'put others first' in a church setting and in world?  Join us and find out!

]]> This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at Romans 12:9-10 and the 5 clear instructions Paul gives on how we should deal with other people in our lives.  What does it mean to 'put others first' in a church setting and in world?  Join us and find out!

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9519627 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0800 1423 full false This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at Romans 12:9-10 and the 5 clear instructions Paul gives on how we should deal with other people in our lives.  What does it mean to 'put others first' in a church setting and in world?  Join us and find out! Purpose: Evangelism (Romans 12:1-5) This week we start a new mini-series as we dive into the book of Romans chapter 12 to take a look at God's intended purpose in our lives.  In this episode Luke takes a look at evangelism and the role it plays in being a true disciple of Jesus.

]]> This week we start a new mini-series as we dive into the book of Romans chapter 12 to take a look at God's intended purpose in our lives.  In this episode Luke takes a look at evangelism and the role it plays in being a true disciple of Jesus.

]]> Dr. Luke Miller Buzzsprout-9519198 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0800 1397 purpose, Christianity, religion, Bible, Bible Study, Sunrise Community, Sunrise, God, Faith, Missional 2 13 full false This week we start a new mini-series as we dive into the book of Romans chapter 12 to take a look at God's intended purpose in our lives.  In this episode Luke takes a look at evangelism and the role it plays in being a true disciple of Jesus. Bold Series: Agree to Disagree This week we finish our Bold Series with a passage that deals with disagreements among believers.  Luke looks at Acts 15 and sees how we can grow stronger even when we don't always agree.

]]> This week we finish our Bold Series with a passage that deals with disagreements among believers.  Luke looks at Acts 15 and sees how we can grow stronger even when we don't always agree.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9478622 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0700 1298 bold series, religion, church, sunrise community, faith, christian, God, Bible, Bible study 2 12 full false This week we finish our Bold Series with a passage that deals with disagreements among believers.  Luke looks at Acts 15 and sees how we can grow stronger even when we don't always agree. Bold Series: Messy Ministry With two weeks left in our Bold Series Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at when ministry gets messy or doesn't look the way we like it.  We will find ourselves in Acts 15, using it as a guide on how to approach conflict and differing opinions.

]]> With two weeks left in our Bold Series Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at when ministry gets messy or doesn't look the way we like it.  We will find ourselves in Acts 15, using it as a guide on how to approach conflict and differing opinions.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9444130 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1364 church, sunrise community, faith, God, Bible, Bible study, Jesus, community, missional 2 11 full false With two weeks left in our Bold Series Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at when ministry gets messy or doesn't look the way we like it.  We will find ourselves in Acts 15, using it as a guide on how to approach conflict and differing opinions. Bold Series: Biblical Gardening This week we look at John 15 and discover what it means to bear fruit in our ministries while being supported and directed by God.  Its a great episode for being challenged to discover where God is calling you!

]]> This week we look at John 15 and discover what it means to bear fruit in our ministries while being supported and directed by God.  Its a great episode for being challenged to discover where God is calling you!

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9398017 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0700 1301 church, christianity, christian church, sunrise community, religion, Bible, God, faith 2 10 full false This week we look at John 15 and discover what it means to bear fruit in our ministries while being supported and directed by God.  Its a great episode for being challenged to discover where God is calling you! Bold Series: Missions & Prayer This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at being bold in the mission of God.  This means starting with intentional prayer and then having intentional conversations.  Join us as we discover how we can live a bold life as disciples of Jesus.

]]> This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at being bold in the mission of God.  This means starting with intentional prayer and then having intentional conversations.  Join us as we discover how we can live a bold life as disciples of Jesus.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9370176 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0700 1410 church, sunrise community, God, Bible, Jesus, Faith, Religion, missional, Christianity 2 9 full false This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at being bold in the mission of God.  This means starting with intentional prayer and then having intentional conversations.  Join us as we discover how we can live a bold life as disciples of Jesus. Bold Series: Values This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at values and when we face persecution because of those values.  It's look at how Jesus and His disciples responded and a challenge to how we should respond.

]]> This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at values and when we face persecution because of those values.  It's look at how Jesus and His disciples responded and a challenge to how we should respond.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9322876 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1355 Religion, Christianity, Bible, Bible Study, Sunrise Community Church, God, Faith, Missional, Disciple 2 8 full false This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at values and when we face persecution because of those values.  It's look at how Jesus and His disciples responded and a challenge to how we should respond. Bold Series: 3 Conversations Today Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at 3 different conversations revolving around what it means to follow Jesus.  We will find ourselves in Luke 9 as we see that once again Jesus is having a conversation about priorities.

]]> Today Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at 3 different conversations revolving around what it means to follow Jesus.  We will find ourselves in Luke 9 as we see that once again Jesus is having a conversation about priorities.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9287645 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1315 Christian, Religion, Christianity, Bible, God, Faith, Church, Bible Study 2 7 full false Today Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at 3 different conversations revolving around what it means to follow Jesus.  We will find ourselves in Luke 9 as we see that once again Jesus is having a conversation about priorities. Bold Series: Key Questions This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at Luke chapter 9 and the run up to the famous passage in verse 23.  We are going to look at the intriguing question that Jesus asks about 'who He is'. The answer is one that can change a life so join us as we discover how to live that live as a bold disciples of Jesus.

]]> This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at Luke chapter 9 and the run up to the famous passage in verse 23.  We are going to look at the intriguing question that Jesus asks about 'who He is'. The answer is one that can change a life so join us as we discover how to live that live as a bold disciples of Jesus.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9242053 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1317 christian, church, Bible, religion, Sunrise Community, Faith, missional, 2 6 full false This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at Luke chapter 9 and the run up to the famous passage in verse 23.  We are going to look at the intriguing question that Jesus asks about 'who He is'. The answer is one that can change a life so join us as we discover how to live that live as a bold disciples of Jesus. Bold Series: Priorities This week Dr. Luke takes a look at Mark 12 & Deuteronomy 6 while discussing the priorities we must have in order to live a bold life as a disciple.  

]]> This week Dr. Luke takes a look at Mark 12 & Deuteronomy 6 while discussing the priorities we must have in order to live a bold life as a disciple.  

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9193597 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1356 christian, Jesus, Sunrise Community, God, Faith, Religion, church, Bible 2 5 full false This week Dr. Luke takes a look at Mark 12 & Deuteronomy 6 while discussing the priorities we must have in order to live a bold life as a disciple.   Bold Series: Excuses Excuses...... We all have them.....Excuses to get out doing things we know we need to do. It doesn't matter if it's mowing the lawn, running errands, or evangelism & discipleship.  This week Dr. Luke takes a look at Luke 14 and the lead up to the famous passage on 'taking up our cross' as disciples.  What lead Jesus to make this bold statement on discipleship?  Join us and come find out!

]]> We all have them.....Excuses to get out doing things we know we need to do. It doesn't matter if it's mowing the lawn, running errands, or evangelism & discipleship.  This week Dr. Luke takes a look at Luke 14 and the lead up to the famous passage on 'taking up our cross' as disciples.  What lead Jesus to make this bold statement on discipleship?  Join us and come find out!

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9166769 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1450 Christian, christianity, religion, God, Faith, missional, church, Bible, theology 2 4 full false We all have them.....Excuses to get out doing things we know we need to do. It doesn't matter if it's mowing the lawn, running errands, or evangelism & discipleship.  This week Dr. Luke takes a look at Luke 14 and the lead up to the famous passage on 'taking up our cross' as disciples.  What lead Jesus to make this bold statement on discipleship?  Join us and come find out! Bold Series: Learning, Loving, and Living Today Luke looks at John 13 & Luke 15 as he takes a look at the barriers which hold us back from discipleship.  Self-righteousness can be masked as justification, but what would Jesus say to us about that.....

]]> Today Luke looks at John 13 & Luke 15 as he takes a look at the barriers which hold us back from discipleship.  Self-righteousness can be masked as justification, but what would Jesus say to us about that.....

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9123760 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1459 christian, church, bible, faith, discipleship, missional, God, religion, bible teaching 2 3 full false Today Luke looks at John 13 & Luke 15 as he takes a look at the barriers which hold us back from discipleship.  Self-righteousness can be masked as justification, but what would Jesus say to us about that..... Bold Life: Truth As we look at what it means to live a bold life as a disciple of Jesus we find ourselves challenged by the words of John 8:30-36.  What does is mean to be living a truly 'free' life.  This week Dr. Luke Miller explores how we move from knowledge to action in our role of disciples.

]]> As we look at what it means to live a bold life as a disciple of Jesus we find ourselves challenged by the words of John 8:30-36.  What does is mean to be living a truly 'free' life.  This week Dr. Luke Miller explores how we move from knowledge to action in our role of disciples.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9086363 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1457 church, bible, missional, faith, God, Jesus, Biblical, religion 2 2 full false As we look at what it means to live a bold life as a disciple of Jesus we find ourselves challenged by the words of John 8:30-36.  What does is mean to be living a truly 'free' life.  This week Dr. Luke Miller explores how we move from knowledge to action in our role of disciples. Bold Life: The Mission We're starting a new series looking at what it means to live a bold life as a disciple of Jesus.  Today we start we to foundational passages Matthew 28:18-30 * Acts 1:8.  In 4 short verses Jesus sums up His ministry and mission for us.  Join Dr. Luke Miller as he looks closer at The Great Commission

]]> We're starting a new series looking at what it means to live a bold life as a disciple of Jesus.  Today we start we to foundational passages Matthew 28:18-30 * Acts 1:8.  In 4 short verses Jesus sums up His ministry and mission for us.  Join Dr. Luke Miller as he looks closer at The Great Commission

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-9043664 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1509 christian, church, missional, Bible, God, religion, discipleship, faith 2 1 full false We're starting a new series looking at what it means to live a bold life as a disciple of Jesus.  Today we start we to foundational passages Matthew 28:18-30 * Acts 1:8.  In 4 short verses Jesus sums up His ministry and mission for us.  Join Dr. Luke Miller as he looks closer at The Great Commission Exploring Malachi: Series Finale As we finish up Malachi we take once last close look at the time period following Malachi's prophecy and what led up to the events of Jesus' time.  We'll take a look at the key players that develop during the '400 years of silence' and their role in the Gospels

]]> As we finish up Malachi we take once last close look at the time period following Malachi's prophecy and what led up to the events of Jesus' time.  We'll take a look at the key players that develop during the '400 years of silence' and their role in the Gospels

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8900421 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1325 Old Testament, Malachi, Bible, Faith, Church, God, Missional, religion, Christianity 69 full false As we finish up Malachi we take once last close look at the time period following Malachi's prophecy and what led up to the events of Jesus' time.  We'll take a look at the key players that develop during the '400 years of silence' and their role in the Gospels Exploring Malachi: Between Two Testaments What happens between the Old and New Testaments?  This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the 400 'not-so-silent' years following Malachi leading into the Gospels.  We will see how some significant events lead two a better context of Jesus' ministry and reading the Gospels.

]]> What happens between the Old and New Testaments?  This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the 400 'not-so-silent' years following Malachi leading into the Gospels.  We will see how some significant events lead two a better context of Jesus' ministry and reading the Gospels.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8900177 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1379 Old Testament, Malachi, Church, Religion, Missional, Bible, Faith, God, History, Christianity 68 full false What happens between the Old and New Testaments?  This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the 400 'not-so-silent' years following Malachi leading into the Gospels.  We will see how some significant events lead two a better context of Jesus' ministry and reading the Gospels. Exploring Malachi: Testing & Trusting God This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at the famous passage of Malachi 3:8-12 where God challenges us to test Him.  We will take a look at the trust factor when it comes to giving everything over to God and what we will see come out of trusting Him

]]> This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at the famous passage of Malachi 3:8-12 where God challenges us to test Him.  We will take a look at the trust factor when it comes to giving everything over to God and what we will see come out of trusting Him

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8875365 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1365 Bible, Malachi, Church, God, Religion, Missional, Bible Study, Faith 67 full false This week Dr. Luke Miller looks at the famous passage of Malachi 3:8-12 where God challenges us to test Him.  We will take a look at the trust factor when it comes to giving everything over to God and what we will see come out of trusting Him Exploring Malachi: Egyptians, Canaanites, and Babylonians...Oh my!! This week Pastor Luke looks at the phrase in Malachi 3:6 that God does not change.  We will see why this statement sets the the stage for a much deeper understanding of Malachi's message and what we can take away from it.

]]> This week Pastor Luke looks at the phrase in Malachi 3:6 that God does not change.  We will see why this statement sets the the stage for a much deeper understanding of Malachi's message and what we can take away from it.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8875320 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1316 Bible, Malachi, Church, God, Religion, Missional, Bible Study, Faith 66 full false This week Pastor Luke looks at the phrase in Malachi 3:6 that God does not change.  We will see why this statement sets the the stage for a much deeper understanding of Malachi's message and what we can take away from it. Exploring Malachi: Preparing the Way - Chapter 3 This week Luke explores one of Malachi's most famous passages 3:1 by taking a look at what it meant for the people of Israel and what it means for us today.  Join us as we continue our journey through Malachi.

]]> This week Luke explores one of Malachi's most famous passages 3:1 by taking a look at what it meant for the people of Israel and what it means for us today.  Join us as we continue our journey through Malachi.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8821920 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1478 christian, church, bible, faith, God, missional, religious, religion 65 full false This week Luke explores one of Malachi's most famous passages 3:1 by taking a look at what it meant for the people of Israel and what it means for us today.  Join us as we continue our journey through Malachi. Exploring Malachi: History & Archaeology On this week where we celebrate Independence Day Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the the the events that led to Israels' release from Babylonian captivity and their own freedom to return to the land God promised.  We'll see how we can use the event in Daniel, along with Persian and Babylonian records,  to help prove the historicity of the post-exilic life in Jerusalem.

]]> On this week where we celebrate Independence Day Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the the the events that led to Israels' release from Babylonian captivity and their own freedom to return to the land God promised.  We'll see how we can use the event in Daniel, along with Persian and Babylonian records,  to help prove the historicity of the post-exilic life in Jerusalem.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8777021 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1431 christian, bible, God, faith, Malachi, Old Testament, christianity, church, missional 64 full false On this week where we celebrate Independence Day Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the the the events that led to Israels' release from Babylonian captivity and their own freedom to return to the land God promised.  We'll see how we can use the event in Daniel, along with Persian and Babylonian records,  to help prove the historicity of the post-exilic life in Jerusalem. Exploring Malachi: Covenants & Prophets As Luke continues to go deeper into the book of Malachi he starts to explore it's greater role as the last of the minor prophets.  What continuing themes do we see throughout the book that leads to God's frustration in Malachi 2.....It's not the first time reoccurring problems have shown up in the life of Israel......And they are not alone with reoccurring problems, join us as we explore deeper into Malachi

]]> As Luke continues to go deeper into the book of Malachi he starts to explore it's greater role as the last of the minor prophets.  What continuing themes do we see throughout the book that leads to God's frustration in Malachi 2.....It's not the first time reoccurring problems have shown up in the life of Israel......And they are not alone with reoccurring problems, join us as we explore deeper into Malachi

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8721047 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1654 christian, bible, God, faith, church, sunrise community, Malachi, minor prophets, missional, lukemiller, fair oaks 63 full false As Luke continues to go deeper into the book of Malachi he starts to explore it's greater role as the last of the minor prophets.  What continuing themes do we see throughout the book that leads to God's frustration in Malachi 2.....It's not the first time reoccurring problems have shown up in the life of Israel......And they are not alone with reoccurring problems, join us as we explore deeper into Malachi Exploring Malachi: Authentic Worship This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the Malachi 2 and the interpretive challenges it brings.  It's easy to discount scripture by saying that the message was only for those back then.  To day we wrestle with what inauthentic worship looks like and the fact that God would rather us not worship at all instead of bringing inauthentic worship to 

]]> This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the Malachi 2 and the interpretive challenges it brings.  It's easy to discount scripture by saying that the message was only for those back then.  To day we wrestle with what inauthentic worship looks like and the fact that God would rather us not worship at all instead of bringing inauthentic worship to 

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8660888 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1522 christian, Malachi, bible, christianity, church, God, Faith, Religion 62 full false This week Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the Malachi 2 and the interpretive challenges it brings.  It's easy to discount scripture by saying that the message was only for those back then.  To day we wrestle with what inauthentic worship looks like and the fact that God would rather us not worship at all instead of bringing inauthentic worship to  Exploring Malachi: Implications of National Decline This week Luke continues looking at the more difficult passages of Malachi 1 as we see that they are not as difficult as we first thought.  We will look at the relationship with Jacob and Esau and how God uses that to help us describe His relationship with us.

]]> This week Luke continues looking at the more difficult passages of Malachi 1 as we see that they are not as difficult as we first thought.  We will look at the relationship with Jacob and Esau and how God uses that to help us describe His relationship with us.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8640789 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1612 church, bible, churches, christianity, God, Faith, Missional, Sunrise Community, Christian 61 full false This week Luke continues looking at the more difficult passages of Malachi 1 as we see that they are not as difficult as we first thought.  We will look at the relationship with Jacob and Esau and how God uses that to help us describe His relationship with us. Exploring Malachi - Date/Context/History Dive deeper into Malachi as we look at how we use historiography to determine the date & setting of Malachi.  Dr. Luke Miller looks at the relationship between the books of Nehemiah and Malachi to get a better understand of the books context.

]]> Dive deeper into Malachi as we look at how we use historiography to determine the date & setting of Malachi.  Dr. Luke Miller looks at the relationship between the books of Nehemiah and Malachi to get a better understand of the books context.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8639358 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1435 church, bible, Malachi, God, missional, history, Sunrise Community, churches, biblical, faith, religion, christianity 60 full false Dive deeper into Malachi as we look at how we use historiography to determine the date & setting of Malachi.  Dr. Luke Miller looks at the relationship between the books of Nehemiah and Malachi to get a better understand of the books context. Episode 59 - Forgiveness Do we like to be forgiven? Of Course! Do we like to forgive?.......not so much.  As we finish out series on grace Luke takes a look at what it really means to forgive someone who as wronged us and what it means to ask for forgiveness from others

]]> Do we like to be forgiven? Of Course! Do we like to forgive?.......not so much.  As we finish out series on grace Luke takes a look at what it really means to forgive someone who as wronged us and what it means to ask for forgiveness from others

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8634982 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1691 christian, bible, church, sunrise community, God 59 full false Do we like to be forgiven? Of Course! Do we like to forgive?.......not so much.  As we finish out series on grace Luke takes a look at what it really means to forgive someone who as wronged us and what it means to ask for forgiveness from others Episode #58 - Grace (Part 7) How do we confront people? how do we deal with conviction? and how can we experience restoration?  This week Luke looks at John chapter 8 and how we can experience restoration because of grace.  

]]> How do we confront people? how do we deal with conviction? and how can we experience restoration?  This week Luke looks at John chapter 8 and how we can experience restoration because of grace.  

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8595113 Thu, 27 May 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1772 58 full false How do we confront people? how do we deal with conviction? and how can we experience restoration?  This week Luke looks at John chapter 8 and how we can experience restoration because of grace.   Episode #57- Grace (part 6) This week Dr. Miller continues the story of the prodigal son by looking at the older brother who deals with pride and self-righteousness.  We'll see the full scope of God's grace while seeing how we can have a more effective ministry.

]]> This week Dr. Miller continues the story of the prodigal son by looking at the older brother who deals with pride and self-righteousness.  We'll see the full scope of God's grace while seeing how we can have a more effective ministry.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8557103 Thu, 20 May 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1410 56 full false This week Dr. Miller continues the story of the prodigal son by looking at the older brother who deals with pride and self-righteousness.  We'll see the full scope of God's grace while seeing how we can have a more effective ministry. Episode #56 - Grace (Part 5)  It’s something we can’t earn, it’s something we don’t deserve, but God gives it to us freely, so then what is the process of grace and restoration?  This week Luke takes a look at the first part of the prodigal son story in Luke 15 as he looks at it from both the perspective of the father and the son.

]]>  It’s something we can’t earn, it’s something we don’t deserve, but God gives it to us freely, so then what is the process of grace and restoration?  This week Luke takes a look at the first part of the prodigal son story in Luke 15 as he looks at it from both the perspective of the father and the son.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8514474 Thu, 13 May 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1728 full false  It’s something we can’t earn, it’s something we don’t deserve, but God gives it to us freely, so then what is the process of grace and restoration?  This week Luke takes a look at the first part of the prodigal son story in Luke 15 as he looks at it from both the perspective of the father and the son. Episode #55 - Grace (Part 4) We often utter the phrase "it's not fair' when it comes to looking at those around us.  Today Luke looks at Matthew 20 and a parable that looks at how we perceive God's grace in light of knowing it is a gift for everyone in every scenario.

]]> We often utter the phrase "it's not fair' when it comes to looking at those around us.  Today Luke looks at Matthew 20 and a parable that looks at how we perceive God's grace in light of knowing it is a gift for everyone in every scenario.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8472345 Thu, 06 May 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1505 full false We often utter the phrase "it's not fair' when it comes to looking at those around us.  Today Luke looks at Matthew 20 and a parable that looks at how we perceive God's grace in light of knowing it is a gift for everyone in every scenario. Episode #54 - Grace (Part 3) We all know people in our lives who think that living a 'good' life makes them a Christian.  This week Luke takes a look at John 3 and what it means to not only show grace, but to share God's grace with others.  In a world looking for hope we often forget that the world is looking for grace.

]]> We all know people in our lives who think that living a 'good' life makes them a Christian.  This week Luke takes a look at John 3 and what it means to not only show grace, but to share God's grace with others.  In a world looking for hope we often forget that the world is looking for grace.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8425017 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1200 full false We all know people in our lives who think that living a 'good' life makes them a Christian.  This week Luke takes a look at John 3 and what it means to not only show grace, but to share God's grace with others.  In a world looking for hope we often forget that the world is looking for grace. Episode #53 Grace (Part 2) This week we look at  Mark 10 as we continue our series on grace.  What can we learn about grace, dependence, and faith from children?  Jesus' interaction with families tells a lot about what grace should look like in our own lives.

]]> This week we look at  Mark 10 as we continue our series on grace.  What can we learn about grace, dependence, and faith from children?  Jesus' interaction with families tells a lot about what grace should look like in our own lives.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8381654 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0700 1162 christian, Jesus, grace, missional full false This week we look at  Mark 10 as we continue our series on grace.  What can we learn about grace, dependence, and faith from children?  Jesus' interaction with families tells a lot about what grace should look like in our own lives. Episode #52 - Grace (Part 1) How can we learn grace from Jesus?  This week we look at how he showed grace to the children while teaching the adults about theirs roles in their upbringing.  Jesus can teach us a lot about what community life should look like.  Join Dr. Luke Miller this week in Mark 10 as we start to look at Grace

]]> How can we learn grace from Jesus?  This week we look at how he showed grace to the children while teaching the adults about theirs roles in their upbringing.  Jesus can teach us a lot about what community life should look like.  Join Dr. Luke Miller this week in Mark 10 as we start to look at Grace

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8338375 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0700 1223 full false How can we learn grace from Jesus?  This week we look at how he showed grace to the children while teaching the adults about theirs roles in their upbringing.  Jesus can teach us a lot about what community life should look like.  Join Dr. Luke Miller this week in Mark 10 as we start to look at Grace Episode #51 Facing Your Giants (Part 4) This week Pastor Luke builds off the story of David and Goliath as he looks at Romans 15 and what how we reconcile what happens when our plans don't match God's plans.  Pastor Luke will lead us though how you can continue with where God is leading you even when the unexpected happens

]]> This week Pastor Luke builds off the story of David and Goliath as he looks at Romans 15 and what how we reconcile what happens when our plans don't match God's plans.  Pastor Luke will lead us though how you can continue with where God is leading you even when the unexpected happens

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8297219 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0700 1209 full false This week Pastor Luke builds off the story of David and Goliath as he looks at Romans 15 and what how we reconcile what happens when our plans don't match God's plans.  Pastor Luke will lead us though how you can continue with where God is leading you even when the unexpected happens Episode #50 - Easter Archaeology Edition It's a milestone for the podcast as we hit our 50th episode.  Combine that with Easter and you have a special easter edition as Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the historical geography and archaeology behind the Easter story.

]]> It's a milestone for the podcast as we hit our 50th episode.  Combine that with Easter and you have a special easter edition as Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the historical geography and archaeology behind the Easter story.

]]> Sunrise Community Church Buzzsprout-8248567 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1894 full false It's a milestone for the podcast as we hit our 50th episode.  Combine that with Easter and you have a special easter edition as Dr. Luke Miller takes a look at the historical geography and archaeology behind the Easter story. Episode # 49 Facing Your Giants Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10761 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0700 1229 false This week Luke looks at what it means to be proactive in facing our fears as he concludes 1 Samuel 17 and the story of David and Goliath.  There are always different seasons to life and often we try and stay on the 'hilltops' and not go into the 'valleys' but this week we will be challenge by the fact that sometime we need to stand up and face our fears. Episode #48 – Facing Your Giants Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10747 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0700 1315 false This week Luke continues the journey through 1 Samuel 17 as he looks at how we can better face the fears/giant/problems in our lives.  You can now subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts! Episode #47 – Facing Your Giants Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10650 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0800 1401 false We've talked a lot about trials and hardships in the past and present but how do we actively approach the fears we have in our lives now and in the future.  Join Dr. Luke Miller as he walks through 1 Samuel 17 and shows how was can face our giants today and in the future. Episode #46 – Hope in the Dark Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10592 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0800 1573 false This week we finish the series on how God refines us through our trials and hardships.  Luke takes us to 2 Corinthians and the struggles of Paul to use as a template for how we should respond to hard times in life.  Episode #44 – Hope in the Dark Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10540 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0800 1444 false What are the tangible ways we can deal with hardship and affliction.  Join Dr. Luke Miller as he takes a look at the key ways we can get through trials of life OR come alongside others who are going through hardships. Episode #43 – Hope in the Dark Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10538 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0800 1196 false This week we continue our series looking at hardships in life with a focus on how God is refining us in our lives to impact our community with His Gospel! Episode #42 – Hope in the Dark Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10523 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0800 1211 false How do we persevere through trials in order to allow to refine us?  This week we continue into James 1 and learn the right questions to ask God and ourselves as we go through tough times Episode #41 – Hope in the Dark: Why? Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10505 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0800 1304 false After looking at what trials/hardships we turn to the question of 'why do they happen?'  This week join Dr. Luke Miller in James 1:2-3 as we discover some of the reasons why we go through hardship and what God's intended outcome as we go through trials Episode #40 – Hope in the Darkness Part 2 Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10492 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0800 1205 false It's not a questions of whether is or isn't going to happen.... we will go through difficult times.  The real question is how do we respond?  This week Luke continues with Hebrews 12 and answers questions surrounding the more difficult times in life. Episode #39 – Hope in the Dark Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10487 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0800 1345 false Just because 2020 is over doesn't mean that we are not going to face any trials.  How to we react when faced with uncertain times.  Building off our series on conflict with others we now turn to conflict with ourselves and God as we face trials.  Episode 38 – Restoration Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10483 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0800 1037 false What does true restoration look like in conflict?  What we do affects others…..As we finish our series on conflict we see how we can relentlessly pursue the peace of God in our lives and the lives of others. Episode 37 – External vs. Eternal Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10456 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0800 1431 false When we find ourselves in conflict with others how do we react?  As we continue our series in Romans 14 we look at what really matters when we find ourselves in conflict.  In the last podcast before Christmas we will focus on how we can be active peacemakers for the sake of God’s kingdom Episode 26 – Romans 14 Still a Little Bit Judgy Luke Miller https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10436 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0800 1273 false We continue our series looking at resolving conflict with another week of examining what it means to have a judgemental spirit.  We are are guilty of it at some point, but how can we turn change that in order to impact our community with the Gospel.   Episode 35: Romans 14 – Part 3 – A Little Bit Judgy? Sunrise Community Church https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10383 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0800 1214 false Are we sometimes a little bit judgy? This week we look at how we can resolve conflict by the way perceive others as we continue Romans 14. Episode 34: Resolving Conflict Part 2 Sunrise Community Church https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10354 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0800 1389 false How can we disagree without being disagreeable? What Biblical principles can we use to help guide us to become stronger as a community despite our differences? Join us this week as we continue looking at Romans 14 and resolving conflict in our lives Episode 33: Resolving Conflict – Romans 14 Sunrise Community Church https://www.sunrisecommunity.church/?post_type=podcast&p=10317 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0800 1807 false What does it look like when we disagree with each other? How to we show unity through different viewpoint? What does Scripture say about absolute rights and wrongs? Join us on a new podcast series looking at Romans 14