Back Shed Bible Study
From his backyard shed (turned home office and podcast studio during COVID) in Fair Oaks, California, Cliff Carey leads a weekly Bible Study joined by special guests with unique insights into the Word of God and daily Christian living.
Episodes
142 episodes
Jason & Melissa Chappell Live in Person
Jason & Melissa are missionaries in the Philippines whom Sunrise supports. They are home for a month and Cliff takes a few minutes to talk about life on the mission field, what God's been doing in their lives, and what it looked like for th...
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Episode 195
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51:49
Can I possibly be kind?
Cliff looks at kindness as part of the Fruit of the Spirit.Galatians 3Ephesians 4
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Episode 194
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26:55
Is God in Control?
Cliff goes into Exodus 3 and other scriptures today as he looks at the burning bush moment for Moses and how God used it to declare His sovereignty over the future for Moses and all of Israel.
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Episode 193
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32:56
Joy - John 16:20-24
Cliff looks for some help in preparing for an upcoming message on Joy as a part of the Fruit of the Spirit series.Scriptures Referenced:Galatians 5:16-26John 16:20-24
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Episode 192
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43:17
Death
Cliff takes a look at the hard topic of death, and how a Christian can grieve the loss of someone close, yet have perspective that looks beyond our time on this earth.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
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Episode 191
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32:18
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Guests Jeff Pitnikoff & Kord Jacobsen
Jeff Pitnikoff and Kord Jacobsen join Cliff to talk about how God's been at work through the ministry of Fellowship of Christian Athletes locally. Jeff is the area director for FCA, where in the last year, hundreds of young people have come to ...
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Episode 190
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45:55
What is God's Will for your Life? - Ephesians 5
Cliff picks up where he left off in yesterday's message at Sunrise, as he explores how a follower of Christ can make decisions that are in line with God's will.Scripture references:Ephesians 5:17-18Romans 12:1-2Psalm...
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Episode 189
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42:15
Starting the New Year Right - Psalm 119:1-16
How do we succeed with all our New Year's resolutions? Cliff takes us to Psalm 119:1-16 to find out.
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Episode 188
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23:58
The Attitude & Mind of Christ - Guest Juliana Law
Juliana Law, missionary to Ukraine, joins Cliff in the South Lobby at Sunrise this morning as they check in and catch up on how God continues to be at work in the midst of chaos. Scripture Referenced: Philippians 2
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Episode 187
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46:01
Unlikely Influencers
Cliff talks about the legacy of author, speaker, and influential Christian leader Dr. Tony Compolo, who recently passed away at the age of 89.Watch this clip from Dr. Campolo's ...
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Episode 186
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43:03
Deck The Halls
The Back Shed Bible Study is live from the Sunrise annual Deck the Halls event.Deck the Halls intro music from Feel the Christmas JOY with Christmas Songs and Carols - Love to Sing © Love to Sing Ltd
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Episode 185
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54:28
Carey Kids
Cliff brings 3 of his 4 kids into the Shed to talk about what's been going on in the Carey Kids' lives these days.
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Episode 184
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35:13
MADAGASCAR - Guests Neal & Danielle Carlstrom
Neal and Danielle Carlstrom are the newest missionaries supported by Sunrise Community Church. They join Cliff in the Shed today to talk all about their ministry in Madagascar.
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Episode 183
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1:01:45
50 Years of Sunrise - Guest Mona Gregg
Mona Gregg's was part of the original Bible study that led to the formation of Sunrise. In this episode of the Back Shed, she tells stories of the formational role that Sunrise played in raising her family... and much more.
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Episode 182
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27:32
50 Years of Sunrise - Guest Ron Rogalski
Ron Rogalski joins Cliff to tell the stories of Sunrise between 1981 and 1997. You don't want to miss this one.
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Episode 180
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57:49
50 Years of Sunrise - Guests Carlo & Jean Ann Walth
Carlo & Jean Ann Walth join Cliff today in the Shed to reflect on how God was at work through the many seasons and transitions at Sunrise.
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Episode 179
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46:56
50 Years of Sunrise - Guests Dave & Donna Crosson
Dave & Donna Crosson, long time members of Sunrise, will take us back many decades in Sunrise's history. Hear the story of their first-time visit and what came out of that. They'll also recount how God used a musical birthed at Sunrise to r...
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Episode 178
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44:51
50 Years of Sunrise - Guest Trevor Hislop
As part of Sunrise's 50th Anniversary Celebration, Cliff interviews Trevor Hislop, who served at Sunrise in the early 2000's as Worship Pastor. Today he runs a counseling ministry in Florida and is part of a ministry to pastors.
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Episode 177
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39:26
Luke & Cliff Talk Israel
Luke Miller joins Cliff today in Studio C (Luke's Office) to talk about the upcoming Israel trip in February 2025. Register for the Study Tour at https://www.sunrise.church/israelL...
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Episode 175
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42:38
Don't Give Up On Bad People - Acts 7:57-8:3
When Stephen was put to death by stoning, a young man named Saul was there encouraging what happened. He would go on to be one of the great persecutors of the early church. And yet, he would also go on to be one of Christ's most prolific follow...
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Episode 174
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23:13
Celebrating a Week of God's Faithfulness - Acts 2:42-47
From the Big Day of Service to his son Peter receiving academic awards, Cliff chronicles several ways he saw God at work in the last week. He then takes a quick look at Acts 2:42-47 to help remind us how the early church lived.
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Episode 173
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26:16
Under the Oaks - Joshua 4:21
The Big Day of Service is this coming Saturday. See one of Sunrise's two projects.www.bigdayofservice.com
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Episode 172
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7:45
Filling in the Blanks - Acts 1:1 - 2:4
Cliff reviews the last two weeks of sermons in Acts 1 and fills in some of the blanks that he wasn't able to mention at the time.
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Episode 171
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29:53