South Tampa Fellowship

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To kick off our new series, we welcomed Dave Traynor, Campus Teacher at our Channel District location, who shared a powerful message on compassion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this sermon, Executive and Teaching Pastor Chris Dotson walks our congregation through a powerful framework for moving from hurt to healing, teaching that true healing requires three essential stops: naming the deepest source of your pain, identifying the lies that pain causes you to believe, and applying the truth of God's Word to those broken places in your life.

In this sermon, Pastor Chris Dotson walks through John 11 to reframe how we approach grief, challenging us to stop asking God why and instead ask where he is, ultimately revealing that Jesus grieves with us and invites us to grieve with him rather than without him.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ explores how Ephesians 6 calls children to obey and honor their parents while challenging fathers specifically to lead with presence, consistency, and grace rather than passivity or harshness, all as a reflection of God's design for the family.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ explores how biblical submission rooted in Ephesians 5 is not weakness or control, but a spirit filled, voluntary act of lifting others up that serves as the foundation for a flourishing life, marriage, and relationship with God.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explains that Jesus' resurrection, unexpected even by His followers, proves His victory over sin and death and offers new life, forgiveness, and hope to anyone who places their faith in Him.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explains that like an ignored invitation, many people don't outright reject God but delay responding to His call, yet the real tragedy is missing the freely offered “wedding banquet” of salvation by failing to accept both His invitation and His provision through Christ.

Listen to our Holy Week Immersive Experience, and walk through the final days of Jesus' life.

In this sermon, Pastor Brian Owen from Grace City Boston Church explains that every follower of Jesus has a unique personal ministry, and like Paul in Acts chapter 17, believers are called to faithfully live out and share their faith where God has placed them without fear, distraction, or complacency.

In this sermon, Davis Islands Campus Pastor Seth King teaches from Ephesians 5:15–20 that instead of drifting through a distracted and surface-level faith, believers are called to live with wisdom and purpose, making the most of their time, rejecting empty substitutes for fulfillment, and embracing a Spirit-filled life marked by daily surrender, genuine worship, heartfelt gratitude, and continual dependence on Jesus.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson reminds us through Ephesians that as God's dearly loved children we are called to mimic our Father by walking in love, forgiving like Christ forgave us, turning from sexual immorality and greed, and living with grateful hearts that reflect a life changed by Jesus.

In this sermon, Executive and Teaching Pastor Chris Dotson asks the honest question, "Why can't I stop sinning?” and teaches from Ephesians that sin is not just a series of bad decisions but a deceptive, hardening, and enslaving force, and that true transformation requires repentance and reliance on Jesus for real freedom.

In this sermon, Executive and Teaching Pastor Chris Dotson teaches that just as growth requires the right environment, Christians reach spiritual maturity only when rooted in a healthy, united church.

In this sermon, Next Gen and Young Adults Pastor Danny Hardy uses the story of redesigning his new home to eliminate wasted space as a parallel to Epistle to the Ephesians chapter 3, challenging believers to stop letting distractions, detachment, and deception crowd their hearts and instead allow Christ to fully dwell within them so they can experience the fullness of God.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson reflects on Ephesians 2 and 3, emphasizing that through Christ's sacrifice we are invited to God's table, belong to His family, and are called to extend grace and the gospel to the world.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson walks verse by verse through Ephesians 2, revealing how we were spiritually dead in our sin but made alive in Christ by God's grace: saved not just from something, but for a greater purpose as part of His bigger story.

In this sermon, Executive and Teaching Pastor Chris Dotson, teaches that spiritual maturity comes through knowing Jesus deeply, which leads us to see life clearly and grow as authentic followers of Him.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson unpacks the book of Ephesians to show that believers are not meant to chase God's love or blessings, but to live from the identity, freedom, and spiritual riches they already possess in Christ.

In this sermon, Executive and Teaching Pastor Chris Dotson challenges us to let God expose the idols of comfort and security in our lives so that His living presence can move powerfully through South Tampa.

In this sermon, Next Steps and Groups Pastor Chris Sullivan draws from Exodus 17 and the story of Moses, Aaron, and Hur to show that winning in 2026 means depending on God and walking in community. While God brings the victory, He sustains His people through shared strength, ultimately pointing us to Jesus, our perfect mediator, who enables us to move forward together.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explores Isaiah 9:6, inviting those in a spiritual wilderness to see Jesus as the Everlasting Father who lovingly carries, restores, and reveals God's perfect, unfailing presence beyond the wounds of earthly relationships.

In this sermon, Executive and Teaching Pastor Chris Dotson reflects on how Christmas exposes our expectations and disappointments, ultimately reminding us that God's might is shown not through meeting our demands but through His faithful presence Emmanuel, “God with us” in every darkness we walk through.

In this sermon, Groups and Next Steps Pastor Chris Sullivan illustrates that every believer has a vital role to play, culminating in a call for the church to claim their corner, pray for the people they're reaching, and step out with Spirit-empowered confidence to join God's work already happening around them.

In this sermon, Executive and Teaching Pastor Chris Dotson explains that true intimacy with God through prayer, holiness, and belief,, makes a Spirit-led life possible. He's urging believers to pray for open doors to share “the mystery of Christ,” meaning Christ in us, and illustrating through a story of a man who spoke to Jesus as a friend that we're invited to know and walk with God in the same way!

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson teaches that being Spirit-led means surrendering daily to the Holy Spirit's presence and power so you can claim your corner!  Live out your faith and share Christ's love in the specific people and places God has called you to impact.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson teaches that God seeks our availability over our ability, calling believers to listen to the Holy Spirit and respond "Here I am, send me" to impact their world for Christ.

In this sermon, Executive and Teaching Pastor Chris Dodson exposes the cultural “compassion scam,” urging believers to reject surface-level empathy and instead embody true, Christlike compassion that tells the truth, suffers with others, and leads them toward real restoration in Jesus.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson emphasizes that transformation begins by setting your heart and mind on Jesus, allowing His love to reshape your desires, thoughts, and actions. When you live with eternity in view, putting sin to death becomes an overflow of devotion rather than duty, and your life becomes a visible reflection of Christ's power and purpose in the world.

In this sermon, Davis Islands Campus Pastor Seth King reminds us that true authenticity in following Jesus isn't found in performance, disciplines, or activities, but in total dependence on Christ, whose work secures our identity, fills our emptiness, and transforms us from the inside out.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson teaches that Christ is the missing piece who makes life complete, the supreme and sufficient center of all creation, and the one in whom we find our true identity, purpose, and hope of glory.

In this sermon, Executive and Teaching Pastor Chris Dotson emphasizes the importance of addressing hidden brokenness in the community by embodying and spreading the presence of Jesus in every corner of South Tampa, encouraging South Tampa Fellowship to identify their own "corners" where they can actively live out their faith and impact others.

In this sermon, Executive and Teaching Pastor Chris Dotson urges believers to confront their own brokenness, bringing it to Jesus for transformation, to empower them to address the world's brokenness.