What happens when the storms of life leave us afraid and wondering if Jesus cares? Associate Pastor Marty Parker continues our Miracles series with a powerful look at Mark 4:35–41, reminding us that following Jesus does not mean we will avoid storms. Even when Jesus seems silent, we can trust His care and find peace knowing He can calm the storm or calm our fear.

In Matthew 8:5–13, a Roman centurion recognizes the limits of his own authority and trusts Jesus to heal his servant with nothing more than a word. Pastor Joe Donahue challenges us to spend our influence on those who cannot repay us, know our limits and ask for help, and believe Jesus before we see the answer. When we find ourselves somewhere between the prayer and the answer, we can bring what we cannot fix to Jesus and keep walking, trusting His word even when we cannot yet see what He is doing.

In Matthew 12:9–14, Jesus encounters a man with a deformed hand and restores what he had lost, showing us that broken people are drawn to Jesus. Pastor Joe Donahue reminds us that our struggles are not hidden from God—He knows what we have lost, why we hurt, and exactly what we need. Like the man who held out his broken hand, we can trust Jesus enough to stop hiding our brokenness and allow Him to restore what is broken in our lives.

In Matthew 9:1–8, four friends refuse to let anything keep their paralyzed friend from Jesus, showing us what it looks like to put faith into action. Pastor Joe Donahue challenges us to bring people to Jesus, do whatever it takes to help, and remember that when Jesus changes our lives, we should get moving and help others experience that same transformation. Someone once grabbed a corner of your mat—now it is your turn to grab a corner of theirs.

Trauma, shame, regret, and the pain of a broken world can change the way we see ourselves, but Jesus reaches out even when we struggle to love ourselves. In Week 1 of the Miracles series, Pastor Joe Donahue explores Mark 1:40–45 and the story of a man whose encounter with Jesus brought healing, restoration, and a second chance at life. Sometimes healing is instant and sometimes it is a process, but wherever you are and whatever you need healing from, Jesus is still reaching out.

God created marriage to be more than a relationship between two people—it is designed to reflect the love of Christ. In the final message of the Created For… series, Associate Pastor Marty Parker explores Ephesians 5:21–32 and three characteristics of a Christ-reflecting marriage: putting others first, loving sacrificially, and pursuing unity. Whether you are married or preparing for marriage, discover how putting Christ at the center can transform the way you love one another.

In Family Worship, Pastor Joe Donahue explores how parents can pass their faith to the next generation by allowing their children to see Jesus at work in their own lives. From the SUV to the dinner table and bedtime, everyday moments can become opportunities for worship, discipleship, and pointing our children toward Jesus. Even if unhealthy patterns were handed down to us, we can choose a new pattern and build a family that follows Jesus.

In Enjoyment, Pastor Joe Donahue explores God’s design for sex and sexual intimacy within marriage, reminding us that sex was God’s idea and was created as a blessing to be enjoyed. Married couples are challenged to pursue one another and aggressively protect their marriage from the destructive power of sexual sin, while singles are encouraged to recognize that how they steward their sexuality today matters for tomorrow. For those carrying wounds, shame, or regret surrounding sexuality, this message points to the forgiveness, grace, healing, and new life found in Jesus.

In Week 1 of Created For..., Pastor Joe Donahue explores God’s design for relationships, loneliness, dating, marriage, and trust through Genesis 2. Discover why we were created for relationship and how honest, faithful steps can help rebuild trust and strengthen relationships.

In the final message of the Live, Alive series, Pastor Marty explores Ezekiel 37 and the valley of dry bones, reminding us that God can bring life to what seems dead. Discover how to move beyond failure, listen to God's voice, and trust that your future is greater than your past.

In week 8 of the Live, Alive series, Pastor Joe Donahue reminds us that God specializes in bringing people home. Through Ezekiel 37, we see that the enemy wants believers to grow comfortable in spiritual exile, but God calls His people to reject complacency, trust His promises, and live fully alive in Christ. No matter your past failures, God's grace declares that your future is greater because He is not finished with you.

God never intended His people to live the Christian life alone. In "Stand Together," Pastor Joe Donahue teaches from Ezekiel 37 to show that isolation leads to spiritual dryness, but connection to Christ and His Church brings life, strength, and purpose. Discover how staying connected to the Body of Christ helps believers continue growing, serving, and moving forward together.

God never leaves His work unfinished. In Week 6 of the Live, Alive series, Pastor Joe Donahue teaches from Ezekiel 37 that the rattling of dry bones was only the beginning—God continued until His people stood as a great army, ready for His purpose. If you feel stuck in the middle of your miracle, this message will encourage you to trust that God is still working and to stand firm in faith.

What if it's possible to look spiritually alive while remaining spiritually dead? In Week 5 of the Live, Alive series, Pastor Joe Donahue examines Ezekiel's vision of the Valley of Dry Bones to reveal the difference between outward religion and genuine spiritual transformation through Jesus Christ. Discover why being born again is God's work—not ours—and how the Holy Spirit brings dead hearts to life.

Hopelessness can spread quickly through families, communities, and even entire nations—but so can hope. In Week 4 of the Live, Alive series, Pastor Joe Donahue teaches from Ezekiel 37, revealing how God's Word brings life where despair has settled and how followers of Jesus are called to become carriers of hope. Discover why God's people should be known not for fear, but for confident hope in Christ.

Where does lasting hope come from when your circumstances seem impossible? In Week 3 of the Live, Alive series, Pastor Joe Donahue teaches from Ezekiel 37, showing that God's promises awaken life long before we see the outcome. Discover how listening to God's voice instead of fear, failure, and disappointment can transform hopelessness into confident faith.

Have you ever reached a point where you felt like nothing would ever change? In Week 2 of our Live, Alive series, Pastor Joe Donahue explores Ezekiel's vision of the Valley of Dry Bones and reminds us that what appears hopeless to us is never beyond God's power. Discover how God transforms valleys of trouble into gateways of hope and why the first step toward healing is often stopping the run from the places we've written off.

In the opening message of the Live, Alive series, Pastor Joe Donahue explores Ezekiel's vision of the Valley of Dry Bones and God's promise to bring life where hope seems lost. Discover how God moves first, leads us to face areas we'd rather avoid, and refuses to abandon what feels dead or broken in our lives. This encouraging message reminds us that what looks impossible to us is never beyond God's power to restore.

In the final message of the Beach Life series, Pastor Joe Donahue explores how God's vision often extends far beyond our personal plans. Through Acts 8, we discover how God used hardship and persecution to move believers toward His greater purpose and how He still uses challenges today to guide us toward His mission. Learn why storms reveal what anchors us, why comfort can become a barrier to growth, and how Beach Church is preparing for the future God is calling it toward.

In Anchor Points, Pastor Joe Donahue teaches from Matthew 7:24-27, showing how Jesus calls us to build our lives on the unshakable foundation of His Word. This message explores how life's storms reveal what truly anchors us and challenges believers to evaluate their relationship with Christ through practical daily questions. Discover how staying anchored to Jesus not only helps you endure difficult seasons but also equips you to become a source of hope and shelter for others.