South Tampa Fellowship

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  The Lord Is Near | You Don't Have To Carry It Alone 21.09.2026 52mnt

  Learn how to manage anxiety by discovering where to take your worries. This message explores how to find peace when life feels overwhelming.Pastor JJ walks through Philippians 4:4–9 to show that Paul does not simply tell us not to be anxious; he shows us exactly where to take what we are carrying. By looking at the stories of Hannah, Hezekiah, and Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, we see that prayer is far more than asking God to change our circumstances. It is about learning to bring our burdens, tell them to Him, remember His faithfulness, and yield the outcome.This sermon on divine compassion reminds us that the Lord is near, and you do not have to carry your burdens alone. We use the P.R.A.Y. method—Praise, Request, Ask, and Yield—to help you process your emotions through biblical prayer. We hope this teaching helps you trust in God's presence during your most difficult moments.
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  The Lord Is Near | Finding Calm When Your Mind Won't Stop 19.09.2026 39mnt

  Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into Philippians 4 and discover the timeless truths about peace that the Apostle Paul wrote while imprisoned.Pastor JJ kicks off this limited series with a powerful message that speaks directly to where so many of us find ourselves today. In a world where it can be hard to hold on to the truths we already know—especially when our minds are running overtime at 2 AM—Philippians 4 reminds us that peace isn't found in having everything figured out, but in knowing the Lord is near.When anxiety is loud, circumstances feel overwhelming, and your thoughts won’t slow down, what does it look like to choose the peace of God?Join us as we learn to anchor our minds and hearts in the truth of God’s Word and discover the peace that is available to us because the Lord is near.
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  Missions Connect 2026 07.09.2026 46mnt

  This year at Missions Connect 2026, we had the privilege of welcoming JJ Alderman from @tti_global. JJ shared an inspiring word on advancing the Gospel and challenged us to embrace our calling to live on mission.As followers of Jesus, we are called to go, make disciples, and take the Gospel to the nations. We pray this message encourages and challenges you to live with a greater passion for the mission God has entrusted to us.
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  Truth Isn't Threatened by Investigation - The Bible 02.09.2026 53mnt

  Continuing our Summer School series, Pastor JJ walks us through the Bible and this time challenges us with one statement: Truth isn't threatened by investigation. This message challenges us to move beyond simply knowing the Bible and allow God’s Word to shape how we live, how we walk, and ultimately how we follow Jesus. Because the written Word doesn’t just give us direction; it leads us to the living Word, Jesus.
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  What's Lighting Your Path? - The Bible 01.09.2026 52mnt

  Continuing our Summer School series, Pastor JJ walks us through Psalm 119:105 and the powerful picture of God’s Word as “a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” When life feels uncertain and we can’t see what’s ahead, Scripture doesn’t always give us a spotlight for the entire road it gives us enough light to take the next faithful step.This message challenges us to move beyond simply knowing the Bible and allow God’s Word to shape how we live, how we walk, and ultimately how we follow Jesus. Because the written Word doesn’t just give us direction it leads us to the living Word, Jesus.
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  Here's Your Invite - Communion 01.09.2026 41mnt

  Pastor Chris Dotson continues our Summer School series with a powerful message on Communion. Through the story of the table, we’re reminded that Jesus doesn’t simply invite us to remember what He has done. He invites us into His presence.
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  Is God Loving or Just? - Justification 01.09.2026 38mnt

  Is God just or loving? Can He truly forgive guilty people without compromising His justice?In this message from our Summer School series, Nate Roberts and Christian Santos walk through Romans 3:21–26 and explore the biblical doctrine of justification how a perfectly holy and just God can declare guilty sinners righteous.
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  Baptism: The Gospel on Display 01.09.2026 49mnt

  What is baptism, and why does it matter? In this Summer School message, Pastor Chris Dotson unpacks the biblical doctrine of baptism and why it's much more than a tradition or personal milestone. Baptism is a public declaration of faith, an act of obedience to Jesus, and a visible picture of the Gospel at work in the life of every believer.Whether you're considering baptism, have questions about its purpose, or want to better understand what Scripture teaches, this message will help you see why baptism is an essential step in following Jesus.
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  What Is God's Will For My Life - Sanctification 01.09.2026 50mnt

  Summer School continues as Pastor JJ Johnson walks us through 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 and unpacks a clear answer Scripture gives us: God’s will is for us to be sanctified.In today’s message, we’ll discover what sanctification means, why holiness matters, and how following Jesus transforms the way we live. God’s desire isn’t simply for us to know His Word, but to live in a way that honors Him and reflects the work He is doing in us.Whether you’re wondering what God wants for your life or seeking to grow deeper in your walk with Jesus, this message is an invitation to pursue the life He has called you to live.
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  The Truth That Changes Everything - The Trinity 01.09.2026 45mnt

  Summer School continues as Pastor Chris Dotson unpacks one of the most foundational truths of the Christian faith: the Trinity. Together we'll see how the Bible reveals one God in three persons and why knowing the triune God changes the way we worship, pray, and live every day.
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  When Life Doesn't Make Sense 01.09.2026 48mnt

  What do you do when life doesn't make sense, and God's plan feels uncertain?In this message, Pastor Jon Jon Elicier reminds us that even in seasons of tension and uncertainty, God is still sovereign. We can trust His timing, surrender our expectations, and truly find rest assured that He is always working.
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  Love Interrupts 01.09.2026 29mnt

  To kick off our new series, we welcomed Dave Traynor, Campus Teacher at our Channel District location, who shared a powerful message on compassion.
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  When Disappointment Turns to Devotion | Singleness 29.06.2026 44mnt

  In this weeks sermon, Next Gen and Young Adults Pastor Danny Hardy unpacks how disappointment, the gap between expectation and reality, can quietly grow into discouragement, bitterness, and unbelief if left unchecked, and shows through the life of Anna and the reality of singleness that the answer is not to hide our pain but to bring it to Jesus, the only one who can hold it and turn our disappointment into devotion.
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  A Father's Heart, A Family's Strength: Father's Day Sermon | South Tampa Fellowship 23.06.2026 35mnt

  In this weeks sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson uses Joshua's declaration "as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" to challenge fathers that their greatest legacy is not what they accumulate but the authentic faith they personally live out and pass on to future generations.
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  How to Be Content in Every Circumstance | Singleness 16.06.2026 53mnt

  In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson uses Solomon's search for meaning in Ecclesiastes to show that true contentment and identity are found not in relationships or possessions, but in Christ alone.
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  Too Sinful to Be Proud, Too Loved to Be Insecure | Ephesians 08.06.2026 33mnt

  In this sermon, Youth Pastor Michael Rivera reflects on a powerful week of youth ministry, unpacking Paul's words in Ephesians 6:19-20 to show that the "mystery of the gospel" is good news so unpredictable that it demands two things from believers: the courage to stand and suffer for Christ in a broken world, and the clarity to speak plainly about Jesus rather than assuming good deeds alone will point others to him.
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  The Prayer That Changes Everything | Ephesians 01.06.2026 45mnt

  In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson teaches that every believer, over the course of walking with Jesus, prays four kinds of "Yes, Lord" prayers drawn from Ephesians 6:18-20, the hard yes, the weak yes, the blind yes, and the fearless yes. He invites the church to move from talking about prayer to actually practicing it.
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  Why Does Life Get Harder After You Become a Christian? | Ephesians 26.05.2026 43mnt

  In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson connects Memorial Day to the spiritual battlefield, walking our church through Ephesians 6 to unpack the first three pieces of the armor of God including the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, and the gospel of peace, reminding us that the Christian life is not a playground but a battlefield we are all called to stand firm in.
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  The Unseen War: Spiritual Warfare | Ephesians 19.05.2026 47mnt

  Executive and Teaching Pastor Chris Dotson breaks down spiritual warfare into three ways and how it shows up in everyday life: the devil deceives, the flesh desires, and the world disciples. He reminds believers that because of Christ's death and resurrection, they don't fight for victory, they fight from it.
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  For Every Mom Who Feels Invisible YOU ARE SEEN | Mothers Day 11.05.2026 41mnt

  In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ and Communications Director Brie explore the emotionally layered story of Rachel and Leah from Genesis 29–30 to remind us that our identity and security are found not in human approval or comparison, but in a God who truly sees us, loves us, and works through the overlooked and broken to fulfill His redemptive purpose.