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.

In this week’s message from Called to Lead, Pastor Joe looks at the life of Jeremiah—one of the most faithful yet least “successful” prophets in Scripture. While Jeremiah never saw visible results, God called him to confront what was wrong, speak truth, and remain obedient even when no one listened. This sermon reminds us that God forms leaders who value faithfulness over fame and obedience over outcomes.

Pastor Joe Donahue launches the new series Called to Lead with the story of Moses—a man who discovered his calling in an unexpected place. Through Moses’ journey, we learn that God develops leaders in hidden seasons, assigns them to specific people, and empowers them through His identity, not theirs. No matter your season or stage of life, God may be shaping you to lead right where you are.

Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a challenge: hearing His words means nothing if we don’t apply them. In this message, Pastor Joe Donahue shows how a life built on the Word of God can withstand every storm and grow stronger through adversity. Discover how living out Jesus’ teaching anchors your heart, renews your love for Him, and turns your resilience into a refuge for others.

In this week’s Upside Down message, Pastor Joe Donahue shares a childhood story about the “Apple Tree and Grape Tree” to illustrate how easily appearance can deceive us. Teaching from Matthew 7:15–20, he reminds us that image can fool people, but fruit never does. True followers of Jesus show daily transformation, growing in love, humility, and faith that will stand the test of fire.

This week, Pastor Joe Donahue invites us to consider which road we’re on—the wide road that leads to destruction or the narrow road that leads to life. Drawing from Matthew 7:12–14, he reminds us that being “good” isn’t enough; only a personal relationship with Jesus can save us. Through honesty, humor, and urgency, Pastor Joe challenges us to stop coasting and surrender our lives fully to Christ.

This week, Pastor Joe Donahue challenges us to confront one of the church’s most common struggles—judging others. Through Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 7:1–5, we learn that judgment clouds our vision, but repentance restores our ability to see people clearly. True influence begins when we lead with grace and transparency, not criticism.

In this week’s message, Pastor Joe Donahue invites us to rediscover the power and purpose of fasting. More than just skipping meals, fasting creates space to encounter God’s presence, hear His direction, and depend fully on His Word. Whether it’s for personal growth, family decisions, or the future of Beach Church, fasting is a biblical way to align our hearts with God’s will.

Pastor Joe Donahue shared from Matthew 7:7–11, teaching that God invites us into bold and persistent prayer. Even when His answers don’t look the way we expect, God promises to respond and knows how to bless us better than we know ourselves. This message challenges us to keep asking, seeking, and knocking, trusting God with the big picture of our lives.

We all face times when it seems like God is silent. In this message, Pastor Marty Parker reminds us that silence does not equal absence, and God is still at work even when we cannot see it. Learn how to trust His presence and promises in the quiet seasons of faith.