In this message, Pastor Joe Donahue explores Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, revealing the tension between surrender and suffering. We see that God’s will can include both deep pain and greater purpose, ultimately leading to redemption through the cross. Because of what Jesus endured, we can live with confidence that nothing can separate us from God’s love.

In this Easter message, Pastor Joe Donahue walks through the resurrection account in Luke 24, showing how even Jesus’ disciples struggled with doubt. Through their journey, we see that belief is not forced but revealed as God opens our hearts to understand the truth. Because Jesus is alive, anyone can move from doubt to belief and experience forgiveness and new life.

In the final week of our Great God! series, Pastor Joe Donahue teaches on God’s unchanging nature. Scripture reminds us that God’s character, promises, and purposes never shift—giving us a firm foundation in an unstable world. Because He does not change, we can trust Him completely and become stable people who reflect His character to others.

In Week 9 of our Great God! series, we are reminded that God is fully present everywhere at all times. Scripture shows us that He is not distant from any part of our lives and that His presence brings guidance and strength wherever we go. As we grow in awareness of His presence, we are also called to reflect that presence to others.

In this week’s Great God! message, Pastor Joe Donahue teaches about God’s omniscience—His ability to know everything about us. Psalm 139 reminds us that God sees what we do, why we do it, and even what we try to hide, yet His knowledge is not a threat but a comfort. The God who fully knows us also stays with us and leads us toward life.

In this week’s Great God! message, Pastor Joe Donahue teaches on the limitless power of God. The same resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to believers today, and nothing in creation can limit or prevent God’s will. When we surrender in obedience, His power flows through us and keeps the mission focused on Him—not us.

In Week 6 of our Great God! series, Pastor Joe Donahue explores the powerful truth that God is merciful. Mercy is God’s action toward people who cannot fix themselves—and that includes all of us. When we receive His mercy, we are freed from pretending we are fine and empowered to show mercy to others.

In Week 5 of our Great God! series, we explore the powerful truth that God is love. Looking at 1 John 4, we discover that love is not merely something God does—it is His generous, self-giving nature, fully demonstrated through Jesus. When we receive His love, fear is replaced with peace, and His love reaches full expression in us as we love others.

In this message from our Great God! series, Associate Pastor Marty Parker explores what it means to trust a God who is perfectly wise. Drawing from Romans 11:33 and Proverbs 3:19, he reminds us that God’s wisdom is always intentional, even when His timing doesn’t make sense to us. This sermon encourages believers to release control, trust God’s plan, and lead with confidence rooted in His wisdom.

Discover what the Bible really teaches about the goodness of God, even in suffering. This sermon from the Great God! series shows how God’s goodness is revealed through His presence, redemption, and power to overcome evil.

In week two of the Great God series, Pastor Joe explores the justice of God and why it can be trusted even when life feels deeply unfair. Through Scripture and personal testimony, this message reveals how God defines what is right, frees us from the burden of self-justification, and transforms how we forgive others. Discover how Jesus satisfies justice at the cross and invites us into true freedom.

In week one of the Great God! series, Pastor Joe introduces the powerful and often misunderstood concept of God’s glory. Through Moses’ encounters with God, we learn that God’s glory is the full weight of who He is—holy, unmatched, and revealed through His character. This message challenges us to see how encountering God’s glory not only impresses us, but disrupts and reorders our lives through obedience.

In Memorial Stones, Pastor Joe teaches from Joshua 4 and challenges believers to remember how God has faithfully moved in their lives. This message highlights the power of memory in strengthening faith, building courage, and shaping the next generation. As Beach Church celebrates what God has done, this sermon calls us to mark those moments so we don’t forget His work.

As we begin a new year, Pastor Joe invites us into a posture of surrender through a message called A Year of Yes. Teaching from Luke 5:1–11, this sermon explores how obedience—even when it feels unreasonable—opens the door for God’s blessing and purpose. Discover how saying yes to Jesus can transform empty places into platforms for life change.

In Luke 2:1–20, we see that God works through ordinary circumstances to bring about extraordinary hope. Jesus arrives in humility, drawing near to the lowly and meeting us in the middle of real life—not perfection. This message reminds us that encountering Jesus transforms everyday life and that Christmas is not just sentimental, but transformational.

In this message, Josh Ritchey explores the faith of Mary and what it means to humbly pursue a holy God. Through Luke 1:26–38, we learn that great faith is built by knowing God’s Word, trusting His promises, and choosing obedience even when understanding falls short. This message reminds us that the best ability we can offer God is availability.

In The Faith of Joseph, Associate Pastor Marty Parker explores Matthew 1:18–25 and the powerful yet often overlooked faith of Joseph. Faced with confusion, cost, and uncertainty, Joseph chose trust and obedience, reminding us that faith begins where our understanding ends. This message challenges us to trust God fully, knowing that obedience—especially when it’s difficult—leads us toward everything God has for us.

Pastor Joe Donahue unpacks the biblical qualifications for church leaders and explains why God’s call to pastoral ministry must be matched with character and daily surrender. This message challenges believers to pursue spiritual maturity and respond obediently to God’s call.

In this heartfelt message from Called to Lead, Pastor Joe shares his personal story of discovering God’s calling and learning to lead through both blessings and deep challenges. From early steps of faith to ministry betrayal, from student ministry to senior leadership, Joe reveals the three leadership lessons God has shaped in him across 27 years. This testimony invites every follower of Jesus to trust God’s provision, walk with integrity, and lead with transparency wherever He calls them.

In this week’s message from the Called to Lead series, Pastor Joe explores Isaiah’s calling in a nation shaken by King Uzziah’s death. While Israel saw an empty throne, Isaiah saw the Lord—and that vision reshaped his identity, his confession, and his willingness to say “yes” before knowing the full cost. This sermon challenges every follower of Jesus to see God clearly, live transparently, and surrender boldly to His call to lead.