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This is the weekly sermon podcast from South Tampa Fellowship in Tampa, Florida. Visit stfchurch.com for more information.

South Tampa Fellowship


    • Apr 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    End of the World?! | Letters From Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 42:40


    In this sermon, Executive Pastor Chris Dotson launches a series on the book of Revelation, aiming to dispel misconceptions and equip listeners with tools for interpretation, emphasizing the book's focus on Jesus and its relevance for contemporary Christian life beyond end-times predictions.

    Jesus Has Risen | Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 29:00


    In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson invites listeners to engage with the resurrection through four action-oriented verbs from Matthew 28—come, see, go, and tell—transforming them from observers to active participants in spreading the hope of the gospel.

    How to Rebuild Spiritual Walls | Nehemiah

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 39:49


    In this video, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explores the book of Nehemiah, highlighting the contrast between the celebratory end of chapter 12 and the spiritual decline in chapter 13, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining spiritual commitments, celebrating victories, and finishing well, urging believers to be "wall builders" in God's kingdom in both the ancient and modern contexts.

    Holy Week Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 13:24


    Step into the story of Jesus' final days with our Holy Week Walk-Through Experience. From the warmth of the fire where Peter faced his denial to the weight of the cross on Golgotha, this immersive journey invites you to reflect on the moments leading to the resurrection.

    What Does Worship Look Like? | Nehemiah

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 39:02


    In this sermon, Executive Pastor Chris Dotson explores the concept of worship, emphasizing that it is not something we switch on and off but something we aim, arguing that while everyone worships, many mistakenly aim their worship at things other than God. He challenges listeners to redirect their worship toward God through gratitude and sacrifice, defining true worship as joy aimed at what we love most.

    For God So Loved The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 38:42


    In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explores the profound meaning of John 3:16, emphasizing God's unconditional love for humanity and the path to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ while examining the verse's context, compassionate message, significance of the cross, and certainty of eternal life for believers, and inviting listeners to consider their relationship with God and respond to His love.

    How To Overcome Distraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 41:55


    In this sermon, Executive Pastor Chris Dotson discusses how distraction in modern life is a strategic tool of the enemy that shifts our focus from God's purpose, and he uses Nehemiah's story to illustrate maintaining focus on important matters, discerning truth from fear, and staying true to our God-given identity.

    Resolving Conflict In The Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 45:19


    In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson discusses the dual nature of faith community relationships as both a profound source of joy and deep pain, emphasizing the need to handle conflicts biblically by adhering to Jesus' teachings on resolution and integrity as demonstrated in Nehemiah's time and today.

    Overcoming Opposition in God's Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 50:26


    In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson underscores the inevitability of opposition in pursuing God's purpose, using Nehemiah's story as a framework to encourage believers to remain focused, prayerful, and unified as they both build and battle in God's kingdom.

    Positioning Yourself For God's Miracles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 46:03


    In this sermon, Pastor Kelly Knouse from First Baptist of Cleveland, TN, discusses how believers can prepare themselves to experience God's miraculous work by trusting His character, submitting to His will, maintaining a grateful heart, and focusing on His glory rather than personal gain. Enjoy!

    From Cupbearer to Contractor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 40:14


    In this episode, Executive Pastor Chris Dotson delivers a sermon exploring how to live a life free from regret by following Nehemiah's example, emphasizing the importance of pursuing God's heart through prayer and intimacy, and aligning our actions with His will to integrate spirituality with everyday life as opportunities to serve God's kingdom.

    Bearing the Burden

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 47:50


    In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explores Nehemiah's story to challenge us to align our concerns with God's glory, urging us to respond to situations where God's name isn't glorified with heartfelt prayer and action, using Nehemiah's grief and proactive prayer over Jerusalem as a model for addressing the spiritual needs of our own communities.

    Walk Humbly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 41:19


    In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson emphasizes the importance of walking humbly with God, as outlined in Micah 6:8, and highlights that our closeness to God is determined by our willingness to draw near, urging believers to prioritize this daily spiritual journey with humility.

    Love Mercy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 40:39


    In this video, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson continues our series on mercy from Micah 6:8. He emphasizes that God calls His people to love mercy and uses the Biblical story of the Good Samaritan as an example of mercy in action.

    Act Justly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 41:36


    In this video, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson discusses biblical justice from Micah 6:8, emphasizing that God calls His people to act justly by caring for the poor and oppressed, moving beyond religious activities to build meaningful relationships and share resources for the betterment of their communities.

    God's Design for Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 44:04


    In this sermon, Groups and Next Steps Pastor Chris Sullivan emphasizes the importance of genuine community and vulnerability in Christian life, explaining that while sin has led to shame and separation, through Christ, believers can return to God's design for open, honest relationships and embrace vulnerability as a pathway to spiritual growth and authentic community.

    Trusting God in the Face of Fear and Worry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 34:36


    In this sermon, Davis Islands Campus Pastor Seth King delivers a sermon emphasizing the importance of trusting God amidst fear and worry, urging believers to commit their anxieties to Him, recognizing fear and discouragement as tools of the enemy, and finding transformation and security through faith in Jesus Christ and His promises.

    Be The Light: Reflecting Christ's Glory And Hope | Day 25: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 11:17


    In today's video, Senior Pastor JJ reads through Isaiah 60:1-6, encouraging us to be a light to others, sharing the glory and hope of Christ with the world.

    Gifts For The King: Honoring Jesus At His Birth | Day 24: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 11:14


    In today's reading, Executive Pastor Chris Dotson reads through Matthew 2:9-12, inviting us to express gratitude for Jesus' presence by offering gifts.

    Herod's Reaction: Responding To Christ Amid Opposition | Day 23: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 6:12


    In today's video, Jan Barna reads through Matthew 2:3-8, prompting us to examine our response to Christ amid opposition, reflecting Herod's reaction to Jesus' birth.

    Following The Star: The Wise Men's Quest | Day 22: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 3:53


    In today's video, George Youstra reads through Matthew 2:1-2, challenging us to seek Jesus earnestly this Advent as the Wise Men pursue Him.

    The Journey of Faith: The Magi's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 40:59


    In this video, NextGen and Young Adults Pastor Danny Hardy uses the Magi's journey as a metaphor for our spiritual journey, emphasizing the active pursuit of God, perseverance through struggles, submission to His will, and life transformation through encounters with Christ, while reminding us that Jesus is worth the journey.

    Trust In The Shepherd: God's Guidance Through Trials | Day 21: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 5:33


    In today's reading, Marianne Parsons reads through Ezekiel 34:11-16, assuring us of God's guidance as the Shepherd of His people, providing trust during difficult times.

    Psalm 23: Experiencing God's Comfort And Guidance | Day 20: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 7:47


    In today's video, Brody Pav reads through Psalm 23, strengthening our trust in God as our Shepherd through His guidance and comfort.

    The Good Shepherd: Following Jesus' Voice | Day 19: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 4:32


    In today's video, Blake Williams reads through John 10:14-16, guiding us to better recognize Jesus' voice and follow Him faithfully as the Good Shepherd.

    God's Humble Beginnings: Lessons From Bethlehem | Day 18: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 5:22


    In today's reading, Marc Turner reads through Micah 5:2, sharing Jesus' humble beginnings in Bethlehem that inspire simplicity and humility in our lives.

    Seeking The Savior: The Shepherds' Journey | Day 17: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 6:14


    In today's video, Futch Family reads through Luke 2:15-20, motivating us to deepen our pursuit of Jesus as the shepherds visit Him this season.

    Heavenly Praise: Joining Creation In Worship | Day 16: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 4:49


    In today's reading, Jess Samper reads through Luke 2:13-14, motivating us to join creation in praising God, reflecting His glory and peace.

    Good News For Shepherds: Hearing God's Message | Day 15: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 2:30


    In today's reading, Steve Pickett reads through Luke 2:8-12, inspiring us to listen for God's voice in daily life following the angelic announcement.

    God's Love for the Overlooked: The Shepherds' Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 40:22


    In this video, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson delivers a Christmas sermon that highlights the nativity story of the shepherds, underscoring God's love for the overlooked and imperfect and emphasizing that the good news of Jesus' birth is for everyone, especially those who feel forgotten or unworthy, while encouraging the congregation to embrace God's love and share the message with others.

    Adoption And Freedom: Embracing Christ's Gift | Day 14: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 5:42


    In today's reading, Michael Blair reads through Galatians 4:4-7, encouraging us to embrace freedom and adoption, celebrating the Savior's birth this Advent season.

    A Promise Of Redemption: Hope Renewed | Day 13: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 4:09


    In today's reading, Ari Pulgar reads through Genesis 3:15, revealing a promise of redemption that infuses our lives with renewed hope and anticipation.

    Prophetic Fulfillment: The Virgin Birth | Day 12: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 5:54


    In today's reading, Lara Mays reads through Isaiah 7:14, underlining God's faithfulness in the prophecy of a virgin birth.

    Treasuring Christ: Mary's Reflection On The Savior | Day 11: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 3:39


    In today's reading, Emily Small reads through Luke 2:16-19, treasuring Christ and prompting us to reflect on what we hold dear in our spiritual journey.

    The Magnificat: Rejoicing In God's Promises | Day 10: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 2:26


    In today's reading, Morgan reads through Luke 1:46-56, offering a song of praise that teaches us to rejoice in the fulfillment of God's promises.

    Mutual Blessings: Mary's Visit To Elizabeth | Day 9: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 4:28


    In today's reading, Nate Roberts reads through Luke 1:39-45, as Mary visits Elizabeth, showing the power of mutual encouragement in nurturing one's faith.

    Unexpected Call: Mary's Encounter With Gabriel | Day 8: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 7:51


    In today's reading, Kim Dingle reads through Luke 1:26-38, reflecting Mary's willingness to embrace God's unexpected call following the announcement from Gabriel.

    Embracing the Unknown With Obedience and Trust: Mary's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 38:30


    In this video, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson and Communications Director Brianna Fernandez discuss the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, emphasizing her faithful response to God's call, her trust amid uncertainty, and how true faith means believing in the impossible, encouraging listeners to emulate Mary's faithfulness in waiting, obedience, and devotion to God.

    Trusting In The Lord: Embracing His Plan Fully | Day 7: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 5:22


    In today's reading, Trisha Nicholas reads through Proverbs 3:5-6, calling us to embrace the call to trust in God's plan and rely more fully on His wisdom.

    Believing In The Unseen: Trusting God's Purpose | Day 6: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 9:11


    In today's reading, Jennifer Williams reads through Romans 8:28, expressing trust in God's unseen workings that encourage us to believe in His purpose for our good.

    Enduring Promises: God's Covenant With David | Day 5: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 11:32


    In today's reading, Tommy Myette reads through 2 Samuel 7:12-16, receiving God's enduring promise that assures His faithfulness transcends generations.

    A Righteous Branch: Prophecy And Hope In Injustice | Day 4: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 2:02


    In today's reading, Kristen Wiggins reads through Isaiah 11:1-5, offering a prophecy of a coming righteous ruler that provides comfort and hope in the face of injustice.

    Returning To Nazareth: Faithful Steps In God's Plan | Day 3: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 5:20


    In today's reading, Ben Hill reads through Matthew 2:19-23, returning to Nazareth and demonstrating faithfulness in his God-given responsibilities.

    A Journey To Safety: Joseph's Flight To Egypt | Day 2: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 4:13


    In today's reading, David Devinney reads through Matthew 2:13-15, obediently moving Joseph's family to Egypt and embracing God's presence amidst uncertainty.

    Dreams And Decisions: Joseph's Divine Encounter | Day 1: An Advent Reading Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 9:10


    In today's reading, Brent Wertz reads through Matthew 1:18-25, receiving divine guidance through a dream and deciding whether to follow God's surprising direction.

    Staying Faithful When Life Doesn't Make Sense: Joseph's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 44:57


    In this sermon, Executive Pastor Chris Dotson explores how to remain faithful to God during challenging and confusing times by using Joseph's story from Jesus' birth narrative to illustrate navigating unexpected circumstances while living righteously and maintaining trust in God.

    From Death to New Life in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 49:47


    In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explores the story of Lazarus' resurrection as a powerful metaphor for spiritual rebirth, emphasizing that Jesus calls us out of spiritual death and desires to free us from the "grave clothes" of our old life while highlighting the importance of community in helping believers embrace the new life Christ offers.

    Going the Second Mile

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 36:53


    Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explores Jesus' teaching on going the "second mile" from Matthew 5:38-42, explaining the historical context of Roman occupation in Israel and how Jesus' radical teaching challenged his followers to respond to oppression with love and service. He further emphasizes that Christians are called to exceed worldly standards by showing Christ-like love even to those who don't deserve it, living in a way that surprises others with kindness and compassion.

    Embracing Servant Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 37:29


    Big God, Little Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 29:01


    Where Is God In The Middle of Darkness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 14:07


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