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Welcome to Sonrise

Sonrise Christian Church is a nondenominational Christian church in Cedar City, Utah. We exist to reach unchurched, uncommitted, and undecided people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We are a FAMILY that loves God, follows Jesus, and shares hope with the Southern Utah community and around the world.

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New Here?

We're glad to meet you! We know stepping into a new church can be intimidating. No matter your stage of life or circumstances, we want you to know that at Sonrise, you'll be welcomed by people who want to live like Jesus and want to get to know you and your story.

Plan Your Visit

We would love to welcome you to our Sonrise campus off Iron Springs Road! Plan a visit and discover a place to meet new people, find community, and grow in your walk with Jesus.

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Get Connected

Life is better in community with others. From our Adult Discipleship programs, to our service teams, and everything in between, we have many opportunitites for you to connect.

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Watch a Message

A good way to see what we're about is to watch one of our recent messages. Each message is designed to not only give you knowledge about following Jesus, but also how to apply what you learn.

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Study God's Word, worship, and connect with us!

Make Sonrise your church home! Join us Sundays and Wednesdays for Bible studies with Pastor Jim Vasquez.

Our Latest Message

Noise, Part 3

What happens when you listen to the noise of sin? This third and final message from our Noise series tackles the reality of sin and the incredible mercy of God. Through the stories of King Manasseh and Jonah, we see how even the most rebellious hearts can find forgiveness through true repentance. Drawing from Proverbs 14:12, James 1:14-15, and Mark 1:15, this sermon unpacks what it means to truly repent, not just turn away from sin but experience a complete change of mind and heart.

Sin draws us away from God and leads to death, but we serve a God who is full of mercy and grace. When we repent with genuine hearts and believe in the gospel, God forgives completely. Whether you've taken one step away from God or feel like you've gone too far, this message is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God's forgiveness. It's never too late to turn back.

Past messages

Ladies' Tea 2026

Freedom in Christ

What does true freedom look like? In this powerful message with help from Tonia Tewell, Jini Robie takes us back to the Garden of Eden to rediscover the freedom God intended for us from the very beginning. Through scriptures like John 8:32, Galatians 5:1, and Romans 8:1, she reminds us that the Gospel offers something far deeper than external relief or the counterfeit freedoms the world promises. It's freedom from the weight of striving, from trying to prove we're worthy, from condemnation and shame. Jini encourages us that our relationship with God should produce relief, rest, and freedom, not fear or guilt.

This is an invitation to step out of darkness, switch our allegiance to Jesus, and live in the transparent intimacy He created us for. Whether you're wrestling with fear, sin, or shame, this message will remind you that Christ has already paid it all and offers you real freedom today. Through the story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus, we see that even when we are afraid, confused, and running away, Jesus meets us right where we are. He walks with us, opens our eyes, and replaces the noise with something better — His Word and His presence. No matter what you are carrying this week, there is hope. You do not have to white-knuckle it alone.

We believe prayer changes things

Whatever you're going through, we'd love to join you in prayer.

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