As we step into a new year, many of us start thinking about goals — what we want to grow, change, or leave behind. This episode, Pastor Lydia Miller will walk us through how Jesus modeled a life of intentional growth and how we can follow His example as we set goals that actually shape who we’re becoming. Together, we’ll look at four key areas of growth Jesus demonstrated: Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual, and Social. These aren’t just resolutions to check off — they’re rhythms that help us ...

This Christmas, Pastor Jeff Moes steps into the story we think we know — and discovering something deeper. We’ll read the familiar words of Luke 2, then turn to Matthew 1 to look at the people in Jesus’ family line… the broken, the doubtful, and the messy. From Abraham’s questions, to Rahab’s past, to a family in need of healing, this message is for anyone who’s ever wondered if God could really use them. Because Christmas isn’t about perfect people — it’s about a perfect Savior steppin...

In this season of Advent as we approach Christmas, you might imagine reading this while sitting by a fireplace, sipping a hot cup of cocoa, with Christmas carolers singing in the neighborhood. Wait—that’s not happening for you? Your last name isn’t Hallmark? Yeah, me neither. For many of us, this season leaves us feeling rushed and pulled in countless directions. If we’re honest, it can be deeply stressful and fill our hearts with anxiety. Others may experience a sense of emptiness or loneli...

It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be taking intentional time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus. This is the Advent season—advent meaning “coming” or “arrival.” It’s a time set apart to ready ourselves to celebrate the birth of our Savior. For the next two weeks, we’ll be exploring the Advent themes of Hope and Peace—two gifts Jesus came to bring. But when we look at the world around us, with all its hurt and despair...

This Sunday is Commitment Sunday! In this week’s message, we want to ask the question: What amazes Jesus? We know that Jesus is amazing—but what amazes Him? As we look again at the story in Mark 2, we discover that people’s faith amazes Jesus. Every time people do extraordinary things on behalf of someone else to demonstrate their faith in Him, He is amazed. We see this in the story of the paralytic, where Jesus was amazed by the faith of the friends. During this message, Pastor Jeff Moes pre...

Ever feel like you’ve forgotten something? It’s one of the worst feelings in the world. The truth is, we’re a forgetful people—and that means we can even forget God’s goodness, His faithfulness, and the ways we’ve seen Him move in our lives. But our forgetfulness can become one of the greatest enemies of our faith. So as we continue stepping into what God is calling us to in For the One, let’s do so with renewed trust. Erich Erdman pauses and looks back at God’s faithfulness. Not onlyi...

Have you ever noticed how protective we get about our spot at church? If you thought ‘yes’ don’t worry—I’ve been guilty myself. This week, Pastor Jeff gives the message as we staying in the story of the paralytic, but we’re looking at a new perspective—the crowds in Capernaum. Those who showed up early, waited for Jesus, and weren’t about to give up their place for anyone… even those in need. But when Jesus shows up, He doesn’t address those waiting in the crowd—He uses the friends on t...

Well, last week we kicked off our journey through the story of the paralytic in Mark 2. In our series FOR the ONE, we’re taking a look at this story from every angle and asking ourselves: Who would be the one I would carry to Jesus if I could? This week, Pastor Lydia Miller will focus on my favorite people in the story—the friends. Together, we’ll study the faith these four had and how that faith moved the heart of their friend. More importantly, we’ll explore how our own faith can mirror the...

Last Sunday was a wonderful start to our campaign series, FOR the ONE! Pastor Jeff shared why we are doing this campaign and what it truly means to have a “One.” Every believer in Christ has at least one person in their life who doesn’t yet know Jesus—whether that’s a family member, coworker, friend, or neighbor. As followers of Christ, our desire should be for every nonbeliever to experience a personal relationship with Him. Pastor Jeff challenged us to identify our One and begin praying int...

We're sure you’ve heard by now that we are entering into a Building Campaign. This Sunday, Pastor Jeff Moes will take a moment to share with you “The What” of our Building Program—what exactly are we building? But even more than that, I want to share “The Why.” Why are we building? We are kicking off a brand-new series entitled FOR the ONE. We want to challenge each of you to think of “the one” person in our lives who doesn’t yet know Christ as their Savior—the one person we desperately want...

We have all kinds of ways to assess our physical health—but what about our spiritual health? How would you assess yours? Do you feel like you’re thriving? Surviving? Struggling somewhere in between? The big question is: What does it truly look like to thrive spiritually? On this episode, Pastor B.J. Van Kalsbeek wraps up our Spiritual Growth 101 series by exploring what it means to thrive in our walk with God. Together, we’ll look at what a healthy spiritual life looks like—and, perhaps most ...

Think back to your middle school years… Or maybe don’t—if they bring up memories of braces, bad haircuts, and that unforgettable locker room smell no amount of deodorant could fix. Whether those years were good or awkward (or both), they were some of the most formative when it came to shaping who you were becoming. The people you surrounded yourself with and the content you consumed, whether in real life, online, or on social media, played a big role in forming your character. T...

This episode we begin by making an announcement that will not only impact the future Sunnybrook Community Church, but all of Siouxland. Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I grow in the Christian faith?” Maybe you’re new to following Christ, or maybe you’ve known Jesus for years but feel like you haven’t grown as much as you’d hoped. Either way, this message is for you. Pastor Jeff Moes continues our teaching series, Spiritual Growth 101, as we talk about how to move from spiritual infanc...

We are excited to begin a new series entitled Spiritual Growth 101. Over the next four weeks, we’ll walk through the basics of spiritual formation—how we know Christ, grow in Christ, and become like Christ. To start, Pastor Lydia Miller goes back to the very beginning and asks: What is my response to the message of Jesus? Looking at Jesus’ own teaching in Matthew 13, we’ll examine the response of our hearts and discover what God might have for us when we are receptive to His truth. -- Take th...

In this episode, Pastor Jeff & Lydia talk about the validity of there being ghosts in this world, why and how demonic occurrences take place, and even talk about an exorcism Pastor Jeff took part in!

Have you ever found yourself praying for a miracle, believing God would move, but the answer didn’t come? It’s easy in those moments to feel spiritually discouraged. We start to wonder: Why hasn’t He answered? Am I doing something wrong? Is something wrong with me? As we wrap our series in the book of Daniel, Pastor Jeff Moes will look at Daniel 10 and wrestle with the question: What do you do in the waiting? What do you do when God seems slow to respond? Daniel received a powerful vision and...

If you paused to consider your own faith for a moment, would you say it’s a faith that can be trusted? When push comes to shove, when prayers go unanswered or when life gets difficult, do you have a faith that you can trust to stand firm? Today, Pastor Lydia Miller looks at the faith of three of Daniel’s friends: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. We will look at their unwillingness to conform, and their resilient faith that stood firm even in the test of their lives. From their story, w...

In this episode, Pastor Jeff & Lydia discuss what spiritual and demonic warfare can look like and why it happens. They also discuss how you can recognize spiritual warfare and how to handle it.

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I am under attack, I must not be in God’s will”? The truth is—you might not be. But sometimes, the very challenges we face are evidence that we’re right in the center of God’s will. Too often, people assume that once they become Christians, God makes life easier. But that’s not always the case. In fact, when we live boldly for God, the enemy often takes notice and stirs up all kinds of opposition. That’s exactly what we see in the life of Dan...

Would you agree that it’s becoming more challenging to faithfully follow Jesus in a culture constantly pulling us away? More and more, it feels like our world is growing hostile toward the values we hold in God’s Word. So the question is: How do we, as followers of Jesus, stand firm in today’s world? How do we remain strong in our faith while still loving well? Over the next four weeks, we’ll be exploring what it means to stand firm as we walk through the Old Testament book of Daniel. This ep...