Beach Church

This Sunday, Pastor Emmanuel walked us through the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, reminding us that God isn’t moved by spiritual “résumés,” but by humble hearts that recognize their need for Him. We saw how two very different prayers reveal two very different postures—one rooted in self-confidence, the other in total dependence—and how God responds to humility over performance ever...

This Sunday, Rachel unpacked the Parable of the Good Samaritan, reminding us that Jesus calls us to love people beyond our comfort zones. Through this powerful story, we were challenged to ask ourselves: Who is my neighbor?—and to see others through the eyes of Christ. This message is a powerful reminder that following Jesus isn't just about what we know—it's about how we love. We hope thi...

This Sunday, Pastor David unpacked the Parable of the Prodigal Son, reminding us that God's love and forgiveness reach us long before we ever have it all together. Through Jesus' powerful story, we were invited to see the heart of a Father who runs toward His children with grace, compassion, and open arms. No matter where you are in your journey, this message is a powerful reminder of the...

This Sunday, Pastor Jerry unpacked The Parable of the Talents, reminding us that God has entrusted each of us with unique gifts, opportunities, and resources. Through Jesus' teaching, we were challenged to consider how we're stewarding what He's placed in our hands and encouraged to live faithfully with purpose and intention. Whether you're discovering your gifts or looking for you...

This Sunday, Pastor Emmanuel unpacked The Parable of the Soils, challenging us to consider the condition of our hearts and the kind of soil we're cultivating. Through personal stories and Jesus' teaching, he explored how distractions, difficulties, and competing priorities can keep God's Word from taking deep root—and what it looks like to cultivate a faith that bears lasting fruit. Wh...

This Sunday, Pastor Jerry sat down with Rebecca Maxwell, a marriage and family therapist, to talk about the connection between faith and mental health. Together, they explored how our deepest struggles can become invitations to experience God's healing presence, why faith and mental health aren't at odds, and how Jesus modeled healthy emotional rhythms. Rebecca also shared practical ways t...

This Sunday, Pastor Jerry talked about Faith & Dealing with Depression. He pointed to Elijah’s story—how even a powerful prophet who saw God move in big ways still fell into deep despair and wanted to give up. The message was simple: healing starts when we stop pretending and bring our real pain to God, because He meets us with care, rest, and hope. God showed Elijah he wasn’t alone, and that...

This week at Beach Church, Pastor Blake shares how Peter transformed from a man who denied Jesus three times into someone who boldly declared Christ in front of the very people who crucified Him. The difference was simple. He had been with Jesus! As seniors graduate and all of us face storms of our own, this message asks a powerful question: when people encounter you, do they recognize that you’ve...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || What if your children are watching for evidence that faith actually matters in real life? Paul celebrates how faith "dwelt" in Timothy's grandmother Lois and mother Eunice—a generational legacy proven through daily choices. Pastor David reveals how the best moms "die to the flesh and live by the Spirit," drawing strength from God's Word rather than worldly wisdom, just lik...

What if the healing you’ve been looking for starts with simply being honest about what you’re carrying? This week, Pastor Michael talks on Trusting God In Our Grief, exploring how grief really affects us—and how easy it is to push it down instead of bringing it to God. We’ll talk about how unspoken grief can quietly steal our joy, and how honest, unfiltered prayer can open the door to real healing...

What if the struggles of your childhood don’t have to dictate your future? This week, Pastor Jerry talks on Faith & Your Mental Health: Family of Origin. Looking at the life of Jacob, we see someone shaped by family dysfunction who encounters God in a way that changes his identity and direction. In that moment, the patterns that once defined him begin to break. If you’ve ever felt stuck in peo...

What if the worry keeping you up at night has been stealing from the life God wants for you? This week Pastor Jerry talks on Faith & Your Mental Health: Dealing with Anxiety. One thing we are learning is that anxiety isn’t something to feel shame about—it is a signal that something in us needs care, support, and God’s presence. We also hear Damien’s story of living for years with guilt-driven...

What if your struggles don’t push you away from God—but actually bring you closer to Him? This week, Pastor Jerry talks about mental health, something many people deal with but don’t always talk about in church. With honesty and real-life stories, he challenges the idea that Christians shouldn’t struggle or that prayer is the only answer. As Beach Church opens up this conversation with support and...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || What if the stone that sealed your worst failures could be rolled away in one divine moment?  In Sunday's powerful Easter message, Pastor Jerry unpacked how Jesus didn't just emerge from death, but called his scattered, frightened disciples "my brothers," reinstating them despite their abandonment. Whether you're investigating faith, ready to fall at ...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE ||  Have you ever wondered what makes a simple wooden cross the most powerful symbol in history? In this moving message, Pastor David explores how the sacrifice of Jesus on a cross between two criminals reveals his true character through humility, compassion, and boundless grace. Through vivid accounts of the crucifixion and a poignant story of the thief who found paradise, w...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || What if your daily routine could become part of God's epic story? In Nehemiah's powerful journey, Pastor Jerry reveals how one man's holy discontent—a broken heart for Jerusalem's crumbling walls—sparked a movement that transformed a nation. Through vivid examples from Beach Church members like William, who radically shifted his successful career path to fo...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Have you ever felt too small, too ordinary to make a difference? Pastor Jerry continues our GREATER THINGS series with a challenge to stop disqualifying ourselves and instead ask, "What has God placed in my hands?" Highlighting the boy who brought the loaves and fishes to Jesus in John 6, Pastor Jerry illustrates "a little is a lot" in the kingdom of Go...

GREATER THINGS | Week 4: Your Part in Building the Kingdom || ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor Emmanuel delivers a powerful message challenging us to move beyond being mere critics to becoming active partners in God's greater story. Through a compelling exploration of 1 Corinthians, he reveals how each person's distinct spiritual gifts—whether leadership, service, or encouragement—are vital pi...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || What if you were created for more than just going through the motions? In this challenging message, Rachel De Los Santos unpacks the timeless story of Esther—a woman who dared to believe God could use her unique position to save her people. Through vivid examples from Scripture and modern testimonies like Dave's journey from chaos to purpose, this message reveals how G...

Pastor David brings a challenging message about the Church responding to the Great Commission in Matthew 28. In Week 3 of Greater Things casting vision for the future of Beach Church we are called to renew our understanding of the gospel and partner with God to purse the mission are at the forefront of our vision for 2026 and beyond. Are you ready and willing to take your place in God's bigger...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || What if your life was meant for more than merely surviving? In yesterday’s powerful message from Genesis, Pastor Jerry unveils God's original blueprint for humanity as partners in His divine story. Through vivid scenes of God forming Adam from dust to an inspiring example of a mentor’s ministry, this message challenges us to move beyond a spectator faith into our divin...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor Jerry introduces GREATER THINGS, a new series laying out the new vision for Beach Church. || ABOUT BEACH CHURCH || We exist to reach, raise up, and release followers of Jesus who change the world. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone is welcome to learn about a relationship with God, whether you're curious or confident in your faith. || GET CONNEC...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || In our final week of GOD FIRST, Pastor David brings a challenging message on giving God our first and best! || ABOUT BEACH CHURCH || We exist to reach, raise up, and release followers of Jesus who change the world. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone is welcome to learn about a relationship with God, whether you're curious or confident in your faith. ||...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor Emmanuel continues our GOD FIRST series with a powerful teaching from John 13. As Jesus knelt to wash his disciples' feet—even knowing of Judas's imminent betrayal—he modeled a leadership that serves rather than demands service. Through Pastor Emmanuel's compelling story of Igor, a former Russian military man whose misconceptions about faith were shatter...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE ||  With 2026 just getting started, we want to refocus everything we do this year by putting God first. Yesterday, Pastor Jerry continued our GOD FIRST series with a challenging reminder: when God is first and owns it all, we gratefully approach every day with humility by living in generosity toward Him.  || ABOUT BEACH CHURCH || We exist to reach, raise up, and release follo...