Fighting Words
The Christian life is a battle - but sometimes it's hard to know what is worth fighting for. Jon takes a look at 3 things worth fighting for: righteousness, unity, and vision. "Draw your sword and throw away the scabbard!"
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- Mar 15, 2015Fighting Words
Fighting WordsThe Christian life is a battle - but sometimes it's hard to know what is worth fighting for. Jon takes a look at 3 things worth fighting for: righteousness, unity, and vision. "Draw your sword and throw away the scabbard!"
- Feb 22, 2015The Great Exchange
The Great Exchange
Associate Minister Jon Schuler weaves together two stories from the book of John, to see how Jesus exchanged weakness for power and death for life. - Feb 15, 2015Methodology
Methodology
Associate Minister Jon Schuler ties together the end of the Big Picture series by looking at Methodology - why do we do the things we do IN THE WAY WE DO THEM? Follow Jesus as he trains up disciples, loves the hurting, and invites his followers to believe. - Dec 14, 2014Authentic Community in Small Groups
Authentic Community in Small Groups
Jon shares how the small group structure at Sunrise has helped he and his family in their spiritual growth and development. - Nov 23, 2014Authentic Community
Authentic CommunityJon brings the first message in our winter series, laying out the road map for the next four weeks. We examine 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 as a type of manifesto for the structure and building of the church. "You only get authentic community when EVERY part of the body is working together."
- Sep 14, 2014LA Mission Team Report
LA Mission Team Report
This July, 10 members of RISEyouth went on a weeklong mission trip to Los Angeles. During this report, they share some stories that will stick with them for life. Team members were Jon and Adriane Schuler, Charlie Powell, Joe Satola, Hank and Patrick Cikutovich, Kelsey Clouse, Kaylyn Carson, Rylee Cunningham, and Sydney Caruso. - Aug 31, 2014The Story: The Resurrection
The Story: The Resurrection
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most significant event in recorded history - even if you don't believe it actually happened. For Jesus' disciples, what they witnessed in the Resurrection changed their lives forever. - Jun 8, 2014The Story: Daniel (Graduate Recognition Sunday)
The Story: Daniel (Graduate Recognition Sunday)
This week in the Story, Jon leads us through the story of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego - brave men who were faithful to God even when they were far from home. "Stand firm, even when your knees tremble. Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes. Life in pursuit of Jesus is not easy - but it is worth it!" This week also doubled as our Graduate Recognition Sunday.
- Apr 20, 2014Resurrection Sunday: It is Finished
Resurrection Sunday: It is Finished
Jesus' last words on the cross, "it is finished", ring through history as the triumphant statement of victory over sin and death. But what if there's more to it even than that? "What if in his death Jesus gave us not only everything we need for salvation, what if he gave us everything we need for our ongoing sanctification? The Good News of the risen King might even be better news than you've ever known!" - Mar 23, 2014The Story: Standing Tall, Falling Hard
The Story: Standing Tall, Falling Hard
In chapter 10 of “The Story”, Jon dives into a story that took 80 years to unfold: the faithfulness of Samuel and the fault of Saul: “Rather than wait on the Lord, we get this hero complex. I'm far too accustomed to taking things into my own hands - but when I do that I don't let Jesus be the hero! And Jesus is the hero!”
