South Tampa Fellowship

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.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson introduces a series on Colossians and unveils South Tampa Fellowship's new mission statement, highlighting the gospel's transformative power and urging the congregation to embrace their identity as broken people becoming authentic followers of Christ.

In this sermon, Idlewild's Senior Pastor, Dr. Edgar Aponte, emphasizes Jesus' compassionate response to brokenness and calls believers to engage in His mission through seeing spiritual needs, praying for workers, and actively sharing the gospel.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson examines Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, highlighting His surrender to God's will, the profound love in His choice to drink the "cup of wrath" for humanity, and contrasting human courage with Christ's strength in vulnerability and obedience to reveal the transformative power of His sacrifice.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explores the profound act of Jesus washing His disciples' feet, as recorded in John 13, emphasizing Christ's unconditional love and His call for believers to serve others in humility.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explains the significance of communion as a command from Jesus to remember His sacrifice, a unifying act for believers, and a proclamation of the gospel that anchors Christians to the hope of future fellowship with Christ.

In this sermon, Executive Pastor Chris Dotson explores Jesus' harsh critique of the Pharisees in Matthew 23, emphasizing the perils of religious hypocrisy and the need for genuine faith, while highlighting Jesus' compassionate desire to draw people to Himself despite their shortcomings.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explores Jesus' stern warnings to the Pharisees in Matthew 23, emphasizing the dangers of religious hypocrisy and calling for a return to authentic faith, while highlighting Jesus' compassionate desire to gather people to Himself despite their shortcomings.

In this sermon, Executive Pastor Chris Dotson explores the parable of the tenants in the vineyard, emphasizing that a wasted life stems from the attitude of believing "my life belongs to me" rather than acknowledging God's ownership, drawing parallels between the Jewish leaders' rejection of God's messengers and our tendency to reject His authority.

In this sermon, Davis Islands Campus Pastor Seth King explains how Jesus' cleansing of the temple illustrates holy disruptions as God's way of refining believers, emphasizing the church's role as a prayerful community that embraces these opportunities for growth.

In this sermon, Groups and Next Steps Pastor Chris Sullivan explains that true life in Christ is found through dying to self, surrendering personal desires, and embracing servanthood which leads to a deeper relationship with Christ and eternal rewards.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson discusses the message to the church of Laodicea in Revelation, warning against spiritual complacency and calling for passionate faith, urging believers to overcome self-sufficiency and spiritual blindness by welcoming Christ's transformative presence.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explores Revelation 3's letter to the church in Philadelphia, emphasizing God's character as holy and true, His authority to open and close doors, and the promise of eternal reward for those who faithfully endure trials.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson delivers a sermon from the series on Jesus' letters to the seven churches in Revelation, focusing on the church in Sardis. He challenges believers, especially men and fathers on Father's Day, to move beyond a superficial reputation of faith to an authentic, Spirit-filled life by emphasizing the importance of genuine faith, spiritual awareness, and leaving a godly legacy.

In this sermon, Next Gen and Young Adults Pastor Danny Hardy delivers a sermon that explores the dangers of tolerating sin and compromise in the Christian life, using the letter to the church in Thyatira from Revelation as a backdrop, emphasizing the importance of not tolerating what Jesus won't, and encouraging believers to hold onto their faith.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson explores the letter to the church in Pergamum from Revelation 2, highlighting the spiritual battles faced by early Christians in a city dominated by pagan worship and compromised beliefs, emphasizing Jesus' awareness of their struggles, His call for repentance, and His promise of victory, while delving into the historical context of Pergamum, the symbolism of Christ's sword, and the significance of the hidden manna and white stone promised to overcomers.

In this sermon, Executive Pastor Chris Dotson examines how Christians can maintain faith amid cultural pressures and hardships, using Revelation's letter to Smyrna to highlight the importance of faithfulness over strength and relying on God's presence as a defense against Satan's pressure.

In this sermon, Senior Pastor JJ Johnson examines the letter to the church of Ephesus in Revelation, urging believers to maintain a passionate love for Christ alongside sound doctrine and good works, and to remember, repent, and return to their first love for Jesus.

In the first half of the service, Pastor JJ Johnson's Mother's Day sermon from Revelation 2 emphasizes mothers' nurturing roles and deep love for Christ, while the second half features Brie Fernandez introducing three church women who share their faith journeys, highlighting community and authentic motherhood.

In this sermon, Executive Pastor Chris Dotson highlights the relevance of the book of Revelation for Christians today, focusing on spiritual realities, Christ's victory over evil, and encouraging believers to remain faithful amidst adversity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.