South Tampa Fellowship

Understand biblical prophecy and how Revelation 6 provides perspective on today's chaos. This message examines the significance of wars and rumors of wars and offers a biblical framework for interpreting current global events. By looking at the opening of the seals, we find comfort in the truth that chaos is not in charge and that God remains sovereign over history. Instead of fearing what comes next, we can anchor our hope in Scripture. We address how to maintain our faith when the world feels overwhelming and remind ourselves that divine authority ultimately governs the future. Subscribe to South Tampa Fellowship for more weekly biblical teaching.

What is the true cost of faithfulness in a world that demands compromise? Discover how to remain steadfast in your commitment to Jesus.This message explores the biblical call to loyalty and what it means to live as a follower of Christ amid modern cultural pressures. Drawing on themes in the Book of Revelation, we examine the imagery of the lamb and the lion to understand the balance between sacrificial love and divine authority.Many of us struggle to maintain our integrity when faithfulness feels too costly. By analyzing these ancient texts, we can find the strength to prioritize our spiritual convictions over temporary comfort. This teaching is for anyone seeking to align their daily life with the unwavering truth of the gospel.

What looks out of control from earth looks very different from heaven.In Revelation 4, John is given a glimpse into heaven through an open door. What he sees isn't chaos, confusion, or panic—it is a throne. And Someone is sitting on it.In this message, we explore Revelation 4 and what it means for us when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or completely out of our control. God reminds John, and reminds us, that just because we can't see what God is doing doesn't mean God doesn't know what He's doing.

Are you reading the Book of Revelation wrong? Pastor Chris Dotson shares a message on standing firm and finding hope.In this message, Pastor Chris Dotson examines Scripture to understand how to correctly interpret the prophetic words found in the Book of Revelation. This lesson is designed for anyone seeking to align their life with sound biblical teaching.We discuss how the book directly calls us to stand firm in our faith and repent where necessary. By focusing on the blessings promised to those who read, hear, and keep these words, we find practical application for our daily walk.

Why can’t we feel God’s peace when life isn’t going the way we hoped?Sometimes we pray, we give something to God, and then… nothing seems to change. The circumstance is still there. The answer hasn’t come. The door hasn’t opened. The healing hasn’t happened.So we start wondering: Is God really near? Is He really working?In Week 3 of The Lord Is Near, Pastor JJ reminds us that God’s presence doesn't depend on our circumstances changing. Sometimes God changes what’s around us. Sometimes He gives us the grace to walk through what we cannot change.The peace of God isn’t the absence of problems. It’s God's presence in the middle of them. When circumstances haven’t changed, God can still change what’s happening in you. And sometimes, before the answer comes, we discover something greater than an explanation: God's presence.

Learn how to manage anxiety by discovering where to take your worries. This message explores how to find peace when life feels overwhelming.Pastor JJ walks through Philippians 4:4–9 to show that Paul does not simply tell us not to be anxious; he shows us exactly where to take what we are carrying. By looking at the stories of Hannah, Hezekiah, and Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, we see that prayer is far more than asking God to change our circumstances. It is about learning to bring our burdens, tell them to Him, remember His faithfulness, and yield the outcome.This sermon on divine compassion reminds us that the Lord is near, and you do not have to carry your burdens alone. We use the P.R.A.Y. method—Praise, Request, Ask, and Yield—to help you process your emotions through biblical prayer. We hope this teaching helps you trust in God's presence during your most difficult moments.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into Philippians 4 and discover the timeless truths about peace that the Apostle Paul wrote while imprisoned.Pastor JJ kicks off this limited series with a powerful message that speaks directly to where so many of us find ourselves today. In a world where it can be hard to hold on to the truths we already know—especially when our minds are running overtime at 2 AM—Philippians 4 reminds us that peace isn't found in having everything figured out, but in knowing the Lord is near.When anxiety is loud, circumstances feel overwhelming, and your thoughts won’t slow down, what does it look like to choose the peace of God?Join us as we learn to anchor our minds and hearts in the truth of God’s Word and discover the peace that is available to us because the Lord is near.

This year at Missions Connect 2026, we had the privilege of welcoming JJ Alderman from @tti_global. JJ shared an inspiring word on advancing the Gospel and challenged us to embrace our calling to live on mission.As followers of Jesus, we are called to go, make disciples, and take the Gospel to the nations. We pray this message encourages and challenges you to live with a greater passion for the mission God has entrusted to us.

Continuing our Summer School series, Pastor JJ walks us through the Bible and this time challenges us with one statement: Truth isn't threatened by investigation. This message challenges us to move beyond simply knowing the Bible and allow God’s Word to shape how we live, how we walk, and ultimately how we follow Jesus. Because the written Word doesn’t just give us direction; it leads us to the living Word, Jesus.

Continuing our Summer School series, Pastor JJ walks us through Psalm 119:105 and the powerful picture of God’s Word as “a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” When life feels uncertain and we can’t see what’s ahead, Scripture doesn’t always give us a spotlight for the entire road it gives us enough light to take the next faithful step.This message challenges us to move beyond simply knowing the Bible and allow God’s Word to shape how we live, how we walk, and ultimately how we follow Jesus. Because the written Word doesn’t just give us direction it leads us to the living Word, Jesus.