Beach Church

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor David focuses on Paul's experience with the idols in Athens and his call to the people to worship the one true God. These Athenian idols aren't much different from the idols in our own lives - whether it’s career, relationships, or hobbies. Pastor David encourages us to recognize these idols and confront them with the help of prayer, Scripture, and wise counsel. The...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || You live out what you believe about yourself whether it is true or not. Identity drives activity. What you believe about yourself and about God will impact everything else in your life. Statements like these helped inform the message that we heard yesterday. In a world where we're so often defined by our activity, Pastor Jerry emphasized the importance of “Being” with God,...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Reflecting on our modern impatience, Pastor Jerry highlights how we live in a fast-paced world where instant gratification is normal. Pastor Jerry contrasts this with how God operates in a different timeline, often making us wait for His promises. Waiting is a recurring theme in the Bible, where God's promises aren't always fulfilled immediately but can take years, generat...

Merry Christmas, Beach Church! Our Christmas Eve message this year dives into the incredible story of Jesus’ birth and the people God chose to be a part of it. Mary, a humble teenage girl, said “yes” to God’s plan, and Joseph, a young man, trusted God and did the right thing despite the challenges. The first to hear the good news weren’t kings or celebrities—they were shepherds, the least importan...

Yesterday’s message from Pastor Emmanuel explored the inspiring story of the three Magi from Matthew 2:1-12. These “wise men”, or sorcerers, left everything behind to follow a star, trusting it would lead them to the newborn King. God met the Magi in an unlikely place in the midst of their sorcery, showing us that He’s willing to go to unexpected places for us too. The important thing is that we,...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || In this message, Pastor David posed the powerful question that if God could use shepherds — often considered the lowliest and most disregarded members of society — why wouldn’t He use you? Reflecting on the Christmas story, we talked about how the shepherds, who were living in literal and spiritual darkness, were the first to receive the announcement of Jesus’ birth. The t...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || In this message, we're reminded that the birth of Jesus was more than a wish. It was the fulfillment of God’s ancient promise to reconcile humanity - fulfilling over 300 Old Testament prophecies! Pastor Jerry emphasizes the importance of the virgin birth, which allowed Jesus to be sinless and the perfect Savior, able to bear the sins of humanity. Jesus, whose name means “G...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor Jerry reflects on God's many promises throughout Scripture. Like He did in Abraham's journey, God works unexpectedly through unlikely people and circumstances. From Abraham's old age and struggles with his wife's infertility, to God fulfilling His promise of a son, Pastor Jerry emphasizes that God's plan often unfolds through those society might overlook — like Mary...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor Emmanuel emphasizes the transformative power of wrestling with God's Word. Drawing from Acts 17:10-15, he challenges us to engage with Scripture not passively, but actively, through questioning, searching, and seeking truth. He reminded us about the importance of context, curiosity, and expectation when studying the Bible, similar to a wrestling match where God's tr...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || As Pastor Jerry walked us through Acts 17:1-9, he reminded us that the ultimate purpose of our lives is to point others to Jesus; just as Paul did. The early church, despite having no power or status, caused a disruption in the best possible way for God's Kingdom — transforming entire cities through acts of love, courage, and faith. We don't need a seminary degree to reach...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || This Sunday, we wrapped up Acts 16 with the story of Paul and Silas being released from prison. Pastor Jerry reminded us of the importance of praising God in the middle of life’s darkest trials, just as Paul and Silas did. We may face days, weeks, or entire seasons where life feels hopeless. However, we know that Jesus is with us in every moment of our lives, even when the...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor David walks us through the story of the slave woman in Acts 16. This woman was not only physically enslaved by owners who profited off of her, but she was also spiritually enslaved by a demon. This story reminds us that while we walk around in a world that's filled with both physical and spiritual darkness, we serve a God who brings light! Through this message, Past...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || God is working! As Rachel walked us through part of Acts 16 yesterday, we saw how God used Paul to minister to Lydia. A wealthy Roman female business owner may have not seemed like the most likely candidate to be a recipient of the Gospel in the first century, but Paul’s obedience led to her accepting Jesus and practicing generosity. If the good news of Jesus is indeed for...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || What do we do when God closes a door? Do we stubbornly continue to knock and wait there for it to open? Do we give up on our faith in God? Do we barge in recklessly? As Pastor Jerry looked at Paul's story in the Book of Acts, we saw that the best response to this difficult situation is to keep doing what the Lord has called us to. We never know what lies on the other side...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor David walked us through Acts 15:35-41, where Paul and Barnabas had a sharp disagreement. While this disagreement led them to separate, it didn't end their relationship, or more importantly, their mission. While disagreements are bound to happen, we shouldn't let them ruin relationships! Through this message, we're reminded that our mission of pointing people to Jesu...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor Jerry referred to the passage he shared during this year's Vision Sunday. Similar to the friends of the paralyzed man in Mark 2:1-12, we're willing to do whatever it takes to point people to Jesus. In hopes of best serving our community, Pastor Jerry shared that we'll be entering this next season of ministry as an independent church. Pastor Jerry walked us through w...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || As we walked through Acts 15:19-35 yesterday, Pastor Jerry reminded us of our highest priority as Christians - to reach those who do not know Jesus. We have a great opportunity to create safe spaces for people around us who have questions about faith. As we move through the routine of our daily lives, let's seek to make pointing people to Jesus a priority! || ABOUT BEACH C...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || As Pastor Jerry led us through Acts 15:1-18, we were reminded that the good news of the Christian faith is that we're saved by Jesus and nothing else! The early followers of Jesus came into a disagreement as they went back and forth over the need of circumcision for Gentile believers. The issues we may face today are different, but one thing is clear, our salvation comes f...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Through a fun story about her 6th grade basketball career, Rachel reminded us that it's time to get in the game when it comes to sharing the gospel. Done are the days where we sit on the sidelines of our faith! God has worked in miraculous ways in each of our lives. He's given us a story to tell - so tell it! As you move through your week, let's pray about sharing our stor...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor Jerry introduces us to the idea of Kingdom resilience, the God-given ability to recover quickly from difficulties. Following God's path often involves struggle and rejection, but resilience is a crucial part of spiritual growth. We can do much more when we stick together in community and keep going when things get tough! As Pastor Jerry quoted the African proverb, "...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || This weekend, Pastor Jerry opened up the fall refresh on our Acts series. The first message in Acts Kingdom Come was all about how we can do hard things and shouldn’t shy away from them. Paul and Barnabas continued ministering even when times were tough, and we can learn from that as we persevere in what God has called us to do, in spite of challenges. Let’s reject the wor...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor David focuses on Paul and Barnabas’ return to the synagogue, where the city’s enthusiastic reception of their message contrasts with the jealousy and opposition from some Jewish leaders. He challenges believers to rely on the Holy Spirit rather than human efforts, highlighting the need for Heavenly wisdom over earthly ambition. Pastor David encourages us to reflect...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Throughout history, people have been on a quest to connect with something bigger than themselves, whether through religion, self-care, or science. Even though we try hard, we often still feel far from what we're searching for. Pastor Emmanuel's message is that all these efforts might not lead us where we want to go. The real key is realizing that Jesus has already come to...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor Jerry uses the story of the false prophet in Acts 13 to teach us about the tactics of the enemy. The enemy only comes to seek, kill, and destroy what God has made good. Being on team Jesus, we know that we win in the end. We'll spend eternity with God but this enemy can steal all the good that God intends for our lives/the lives of our loved ones on this side of ete...

|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Yesterday morning, we talked through some big questions that may surface when it comes to having faith in Jesus. Questions like: What is one proven way to become a better follower of Jesus? How much faith do you have to have for God to answer prayer? What is the purpose of your life as a follower of Jesus? Pastor Jerry used the story of Peter’s miraculous escape from priso...