Balanced

Balanced (Part 1)  (Please excuse the poor audio quality, we are experiencing technical difficulties)

(1.8.12) Are you financially balanced?  How do you know?  If you don't know where your money goes each month, if you argue with your spouse about money, if your month lasts longer than your money... you are unbalanced!  In this 6-week series learn the steps to achieving the freedom and contentment that comes only with being balanced.

Balanced (Part 2)

(1.15.12) What is your primary goal when it comes to your personal finances?  What should your objective be when it comes to your money?  What will bring you the most peace?  In part two we find the answer and it just might surprise you!  

Balanced (Part 3)

(1.22.12) Debt has become the norm in our country.  But, auto leases, credit cards, student loans, and second-home mortgages take our money, our attention, and our freedom.  In part 3 we will discover God's wisdom about personal debt, and where we need to make corrections. 

Balanced (Part 4)

(1.29.12) What do we do with all our extra money?  What?  You say you don't have any extra money?  In part 4 we will discover a lie that many of us have "bought" into because the truth is what we do with our "extra" is a clear indication of where our heart is.  If you want less stress and anxiety in your finances, listen and apply this truth!

Balanced (Part 5)

(2.5.12) Do you struggle with discontentment?  How would you know? Because, if you do, there's a reason.  In this message we will discover why our appetite for more never gets satisfied and what we can do about it.

Christmas Eve 2011

Christmas Eve 2011

(12.24.11) Celebrating the birth of our Savior!  

The Suncoast Presents

Vision

(12.18.12) Lead Pastor Brian shares from his heart  the vision for the Suncoast. 

The Suncoast Presents

Communion

(12.11.12) Communion is such an important reminder of what Christ did for us. But what does the action of blessed, broken and given mean? It is often overlooked but powerful.

The Suncoast Presents

Faith

(12.4.11) Lead Pastor Brian shares from his heart about our church and his faith journey this year.

Chaos

Chaos (Part 1)

(11.6.11) Chaos! It seems to be the word that best describes what is going on in our personal lives and in the world today. The cast of Bible characters were no strangers to change and unrest either. They spoke and wrote as men and women who knew firsthand the difficulty of trusting a good God when life was not good. 

Chaos (Part 2)

(11.13.11) When we forget God's past faithfulness, our fear controls our decisions, and our tendency is to go places we have no business going to. In part 2 we will learn how to face the future with confidence by remembering God is with us.

Chaos (Part 3)

(11.20.11) Chaos causes us to become very self-centered and forget about everyone else. But, God is up to something during times of chaos and He always knows what we need. Find out the secret to keeping your perspective in part 3.

Chaos (Part 4)

(11.27.11) How do we follow God in the midst of chaos? How do we live with the confidence that God is with us through the difficult times. God is up to something, find out what in the final part of, "Chaos."

Prayer

Prayer (Part 1)

(10.16.11) Most people think it is important, but how much do you really know about it? What if we've missed it? Could there be more to prayer than we thought?

Prayer (Part 2)

(10.23.11) If God hears all our prayers, then why do some seem to go unanswered? Why does it seem like God answers some people's prayers, but not ours? Have you ever asked yourself those things?

Prayer (Part 3)

(10.30.11) All of us have heard it, many of us have memorized it, but when was the last time you stopped to think about the words of the Lord's Prayer? What was Jesus trying to teach us about prayer through it? Could it be we have been praying wrong?

F-Bomb

F-Bomb (Part 1)

(10.2.11) It can free you from your past. It can give you power over your circumstances. It can change your future. But, it's your choice. Discover what you didn't know about forgiveness.

F-Bomb (Part 2)

(10.9.11) Forgiveness can be a difficult process when feelings of hurt and anger cloud our thinking. So, how do we apply the principle of forgiveness to different situations? 

Catalyst

Catalyst (Part 1)

Life at the Redline

Life at the Redline (Part 1)

(8.21.11) Sometimes it seems like the only way to keep up with all the demands on our lives is to run at maximum speed, and then some. But there is another way...one where we have room to breathe and space to respond to what life brings our way. Come explore what it means to live life with margin.

Life at the Redline (Part 2)

(8.28.11) In our attempt to get the most out of life, our lives and schedules rev up to the breaking point. The truth is our time is limited, and someone always determines how our time is spent. We have time for what is important to us. Find out how to prioritize in part 2.

Life at the Redline (Part 3)

(9.4.11) Without financial margin, we rob ourselves of future freedom and we squeeze God out of our finances. It affects us emotionally and relationally, and causes unnecessary tension. Find out how to do something about it in this special message by Dave Ramsey!

Life at the Redline (Part 4)

(9.11.11) Most of us probably don't think about margin in our morals. But, if there ever was a place to create margin, it would be here! Don't miss the powerful conclusion to Life at the Redline.

Go Fish

Go Fish (Part 1)

(7.10.11) "It was this big."  "You should have seen the one that got away."  People love to tell stories of their fishing adventures. When it comes to faith, however, most people clam up. Why is it we can't talk about what God has done in our lives as naturally as we can spin fishing tales? In this new series we will set out to see if sharing our faith can become as natural as telling a story.

Go Fish (Part 2)

(7.17.10) Why do we bother talking to people about Jesus? Why can't we just let people believe what they want, and trust God will work it out in the end? Find out why followers have to fish.

Go Fish (Part 3)

(7.24.11) Most of the time our fears keep us from sharing the message of Jesus with others. In part 3 we will learn why we must ask God to enable us to have the courage to say something when an opportunity to share His love is given to us. 

Go Fish (Part 4)

(7.31.11) Fishing alone is not much fun!  In part 4 we will explore the relationship between building the church and fishing for people. We will see that the church was meant to partner with us in the fishing process.

Go Fish (Part 5)

(8.7.11) Becoming a Christ-Follower isn't about praying a prayer, attending church, or becoming more committed to God. It is much simpler! Unfortunately, we have made the message so complex we are afraid to share it. Learn a simple way to share the simple message.

Go Fish (Part 6)

(8.14.11) It is easy to become consumed in our own little Christian world and forget about those who don't know Jesus. As we wrap up our “Go Fish” series, we will look at our responsibility to go out and share what we've discovered.

Uncommon Denominator

Uncommon Denominator

(7.03.11) We've all faced challenges in life that led us to a place where we realize, "I can't fix this. I can't figure this out." Some of these trials even make us wonder if we are the only person who ever deals with this. But, there is an uncommon denominator to finding the way out.  

Foundations

Foundations (Part 1)

(6.12.11) How firm is the foundation of your faith?  Why do you believe what you believe?  How do you know that what you believe is true?  In this series we will explore the roots of the Christian faith and why it matters what we build our belief on.

Foundations (Part 2)

(6.19.11) How firm is the foundation of your faith?  Why do you believe what you believe?  How do you know that what you believe is true?  In this series we will explore the roots of the Christian faith and why it matters what we build our belief on.

Foundations (Part 3)

(6.26.11) How firm is the foundation of your faith?  Why do you believe what you believe?  How do you know that what you believe is true?  In this series we will explore the roots of the Christian faith and why it matters what we build our belief on.

Man vs Wife

Man vs Wife (Part 1)

(5.1.11) What happened to wedded bliss? Is your marriage worth saving? Or are you both down for the count? Your marriage (or future marriage) will go beyond your imagination when you learn to focus on your responsibilities rather than your rights!

Man vs Wife (Part 2)

(5.8.11) What happened to wedded bliss? Is your marriage worth saving? Or are you both down for the count? Your marriage (or future marriage) will go beyond your imagination when you learn to focus on your responsibilities rather than your rights!

Man vs Wife (Part 3)

(5.15.11) What happened to wedded bliss? Is your marriage worth saving? Or are you both down for the count? Your marriage (or future marriage) will go beyond your imagination when you learn to focus on your responsibilities rather than your rights!

Man vs Wife (Part 4)

(5.22.11) What happened to wedded bliss? Is your marriage worth saving? Or are you both down for the count? Your marriage (or future marriage) will go beyond your imagination when you learn to focus on your responsibilities rather than your rights!

Man vs Wife (Part 5)

(5.26.11) What happened to wedded bliss? Is your marriage worth saving? Or are you both down for the count? Your marriage (or future marriage) will go beyond your imagination when you learn to focus on your responsibilities rather than your rights!

Man vs Wife (Q&A Session)  

(6.5.11) What happened to wedded bliss? Is your marriage worth saving? Or are you both down for the count? Your marriage (or future marriage) will go beyond your imagination when you learn to focus on your responsibilities rather than your rights!

Easter 2011

Easter (04.24.11)

Easter at the Suncoast!

DNA

DNA (Part 1)

(4.03.11) DNA, it is what makes you, you. It makes you unique. It is the stuff you are made out of. It determines who you will be. Just like our human DNA, our church has its own DNA. As we celebrate our 5th birthday as a church, we will explore what makes us unique and the role you play in our special genetic code. 

DNA (Part 2)

(4.10.11) DNA, it is what makes you, you. It makes you unique. It is the stuff you are made out of. It determines who you will be. Just like our human DNA, our church has its own DNA. As we celebrate our 5th birthday as a church, we will explore what makes us unique and the role you play in our special genetic code. 

DNA (Part 3)

(4.17.11) DNA, it is what makes you, you. It makes you unique. It is the stuff you are made out of. It determines who you will be. Just like our human DNA, our church has its own DNA. As we celebrate our 5th birthday as a church, we will explore what makes us unique and the role you play in our special genetic code. 

The Honor Code

The Honor Code

(3.27.11) Today's culture has done a great job at ruining the concept of honor.  But, there is great power behind this forgotten virtue. Our nation, churches, and families would all look very different if we took “The Honor Code”. 

One Generation Away

One Generation Away (Part 1)

(3.06.11)  Have you ever tried to make a photocopy of a photocopy?  Maintaining the quality is always a problem.  And it's happening in us the same way with every generation today.  We're losing quality.  We're losing faith.  We might be a generation away from losing it entirely.  So how do we take back this generation?  Join us for One Generation Away.

 One Generation Away (Part 2)

(3.13.11)  Have you ever tried to make a photocopy of a photocopy?  Maintaining the quality is always a problem.  And it's happening in us the same way with every generation today.  We're losing quality.  We're losing faith.  We might be a generation away from losing it entirely.  So how do we take back this generation?  Join us for One Generation Away.

One Generation Away (Part 3)

(3.20.11)  Have you ever tried to make a photocopy of a photocopy?  Maintaining the quality is always a problem.  And it's happening in us the same way with every generation today.  We're losing quality.  We're losing faith.  We might be a generation away from losing it entirely.  So how do we take back this generation?  Join us for One Generation Away.

Plan B

Plan B (Part 1)

(1.30.11) Isn’t it true that most of us grew up with expectations of the way life was going to turn out? In our minds we had it all planned out. But, life often doesn't turn out the way we thought it would. So, what do you do with your shattered dreams? What do you do with your unmet expectations? What do you do when God doesn’t show up like you thought He would?

Plan B (Part 2)

(2.06.11) Isn’t it true that most of us grew up with expectations of the way life was going to turn out? In our minds we had it all planned out. But, life often doesn't turn out the way we thought it would. So, what do you do with your shattered dreams? What do you do with your unmet expectations? What do you do when God doesn’t show up like you thought He would?

Plan B (Part 3)

(2.13.11) Isn’t it true that most of us grew up with expectations of the way life was going to turn out? In our minds we had it all planned out. But, life often doesn't turn out the way we thought it would. So, what do you do with your shattered dreams? What do you do with your unmet expectations? What do you do when God doesn’t show up like you thought He would?

Plan B (Part 4)

(2.20.11) Isn’t it true that most of us grew up with expectations of the way life was going to turn out? In our minds we had it all planned out. But, life often doesn't turn out the way we thought it would. So, what do you do with your shattered dreams? What do you do with your unmet expectations? What do you do when God doesn’t show up like you thought He would?

Plan B (Part 5)

(2.27.11) Isn’t it true that most of us grew up with expectations of the way life was going to turn out? In our minds we had it all planned out. But, life often doesn't turn out the way we thought it would. So, what do you do with your shattered dreams? What do you do with your unmet expectations? What do you do when God doesn’t show up like you thought He would?

Masquerade

Masquerade (Part 1)

(1.02.11) There’s the side of you everyone else sees, and then there’s the real you. Tired of keeping up the facade? 

Masquerade (Part 2)

(1.09.11) There’s the side of you everyone else sees, and then there’s the real you. Tired of keeping up the facade? Join us for part 2 of Masquerade as we look at “Secret Sins”.

Masquerade (Part 3)

(1.16.11) There’s the side of you everyone else sees, and then there’s the real you. Tired of keeping up the facade? Join us for part 3 of Masquerade as we look at how we hide behind the facade of material possessions.

 Masquerade (Part 4)

(1.23.11) There’s the side of you everyone else sees, and then there’s the real you. Tired of keeping up the facade? Join us for Masquerade this Sunday as we tear away the mask we wear to hide our hurts.

Unexpected Christmas

Unexpected Christmas

(12.24.10) What could be unexpected about Christmas? We all know the story. We have all sat through at least one Christmas Eve service in our lives. But, what if we told you there was more to the story of Christmas? What if there was something we all have missed that actually is the point of Christmas?

This is Our God

This is Our God (Part 1)

(12.5.10) How we perceive someone impacts the way we relate to them.  If we think someone is angry or out to get us then we will never trust them.  If we see someone as loving and caring then we will naturally be drawn to them.  So how do you view God?  What are your perceptions of Him?  Could you have some misconceptions about who God really is?  Discover again, or for the first time, who God is!

This is Our God (Part 2)

(12.12.10) How we perceive someone impacts the way we relate to them.  If we think someone is angry or out to get us then we will never trust them.  If we see someone as loving and caring then we will naturally be drawn to them.  So how do you view God?  What are your perceptions of Him?  Could you have some misconceptions about who God really is?  Discover again, or for the first time, who God is!

This is Our God (Part 3)

(12.19.10) How we perceive someone impacts the way we relate to them.  If we think someone is angry or out to get us then we will never trust them.  If we see someone as loving and caring then we will naturally be drawn to them.  So how do you view God?  What are your perceptions of Him?  Could you have some misconceptions about who God really is?  Discover again, or for the first time, who God is!

Sun Stand Still

Sun Stand Still

(11.28.10) What happens when you dare to ask God for the impossible? Dreams are realized. Lives are transformed. The world is changed. And the impossible happens. If the size of your vision for your life isn’t intimidating to you, there’s a good chance its insulting to God. If you have the audacity to believe, God has the ability to do it.

White Flag

White Flag (Part 1) 

(11.07.10) Did you ever run away from home as a kid? It all seems silly now, but at the time you had plans. But your plans always fell apart, didn't they? You were so focused on what you were running from, not what you were running to, that you found yourself faced with the question, "Now what?" You had to raise the white flag and give up. In this three-part series, we'll explore the lessons we can all learn when the only option left is to surrender.

White Flag (Part 2)

(11.14.10) Being disciplined is never fun. So why does God do it? To pay us back? In this message we will explore the rest of the story of Jonah's distress to unveil the real reason God disciplines us. The answer just might surprise you.

White Flag (Part 3)

(11.21.10) For some of us we stopped running from God years ago. Some of us would claim we never ran from God at all. For all of us “holy” people who aren’t running from God, we need to ask ourselves a question. If we believe we have surrendered to God’s purposes in our lives, then have we also surrendered to God’s purposes in the world? Don't miss the final part of Jonah's story.

I Love My Church

I Love My Church (Part 1)

(10.17.10)  Due to audio difficulties no podcast is available for part 1. The message is still available to watch online. Please click  the watch online button on our home page and go to today's message.

 I Love My Church (Part 2)

(10.24.10) Not just a new message series but the start of a movement. That is what we will continue next week at the Suncoast because in order to have a church we love, we must understand the problem, the people and the potential. Only then will we assume responsibility and take ownership of God’s church.

I Love My Church (Part 3)

(10.31.10) Due to audio difficulties no audio is available for part 3. Please bear with us as we work on solving this issue. The message is still available to watch online. Please click  the watch online button on our home page and go to today's message.

@work

@work (Part 1)

(09.19.10) Many of us will spend half our lives @ work. Yet, research tells us that over 80 percent of us are dissatisfied with our jobs, feeling fearful and frustrated most of the time. In this message, Lead Pastor Brian offers a perspective on work that could forever change your experience on the job.

 @work (Part 2)

(09.26.10) What do you want to be when you grow up? A question we used to hear all the time. But for many of us today, rather than causing us to dream, it magnifies the gap between where we thought we would be and where we are. So, what should we do? Should we stop dreaming? Should we settle? Or is there another approach?

 @work (Part 3)

(10.3.10) Can there actually be anything good about a bad economy? In part three of "@work" we will answer this question and offer a new perspective on what God might be up to behind the scenes of our current economic downturn and how we can recession proof ourselves.

 @work (Part 4)

(10.10.10) Each day we make a decision on how we will spend our time. There is not enough time to do everything that needs to be done @work. Therefore, something always gets cheated. So, we need to learn to cheat @work instead of cheating at home. In this final part of "@work" we will discover how!

 Joyride

 Joyride (Part 1)

(08.22.10) Are you :-)? Happiness is something that everyone wants.  And we are willing to spend endless years, countless dollars and boundless energy looking for it.  But is there something more?  In this series, we will be taking a hard look at what happiness is and our endless pursuit of it.  And, what we will uncover is what God really wants for our lives, joy.

Joyride (Part 2)

(08.29.10) Nothing robs us of our happiness and joy faster than  anxiety! The constant worry about our kids, marriages, money, the news it detours our joyride in nothing flat. Telling ourselves not to worry doesn't work either! So, what can we do to decrease our worry so that our joy can increase? Find out in the second part of "Joyride".

 Joyride (Part 3)

(09.05.10) Chances are there are a handful of moments that have shaped your life. But, there are also moments of time each day that mold our attitudes and outlooks, and they either bring us joy or misery. How we think plays a huge roll in how much we enjoy life. Find out how to get your thought-life in gear as a key to finding joy.

 Joyride (Part 4)

(09.12.10) New stuff makes us happy right? But, what if in the search for  newer and better it does something hidden to our joy? At the final exit on our "Joyride" we will learn the secret to joy is found in the secret of contentment.

You Asked For It

You Asked For It

(08.15.10) Is it ok for Christians to drink? How do I know I am saved? If I am a Christian then why do I have all of these doubts? You asked for it and this Sunday Brian answers these questions and more!

How to be Rich

How to be Rich (Part 1)

(07.18.10) Even in a down economy most people are still striving for more... a better job, a nicer house, a newer car, and the list goes on.  There is more to life than chasing that elusive carrot that dangles so temptingly in front of you, as the insurance commercials try to tell us.  Discover how to be truly rich, with what you already have.

How to be Rich (Part 2)

(07.25.10) In our country the excesses of wealth are out in full display.  As a result we don't usually think of ourselves as rich because there is always someone who has more.  But the truth is, if we have more than we need, then we are rich.  And, we have certain temptations that are specific to us.  In part 2 of "How to Be Rich" we will look at what the Bible has to say about those subtle temptations.

 How to be Rich (Part 3)

(08.1.10) Due to technical difficulties we do not have audio for part 3 of How to be Rich.

 How to be Rich (Part 4)

(08.08.10) Ultimately, feeling guilty about our wealth has a relatively small impact on our generosity. So how do we be more generous? The number one factor that alters our attitudes about money is viewing wealth through the lens of eternity, that there is more to life than just this life. Looking at our wealth in the context of eternity loosens our grip on our stuff, which then loosens its grip on us.

God & Country

God & Country (Part 1)

(07.04.10) You can’t turn on the news without becoming aware that things aren’t going so well in the good ole’ USA. While politicians frame the debate as rich vs. poor, Republican vs. Democrat, there is another conflict that reflects a much deeper divide in American—a conflict that, if resolved, could bring our nation together to address the real issues we face.

God & Country (Part 2)

(07.11.10) Past American leaders have called upon God during times of national crisis, but the tendency today is to try to solve our problems on our own, or to think Government is the answer. In part two of "God & Country", we will talk about the dangers of eliminating God from the national conversation and what we can do to be a part of the solution.

One Prayer

One Prayer (Part 1)

(06.06.10) In June 2010, churches from all over the globe will join forces to share resources, serve our communities and give to a meaningful cause.  Because when the church unites, it's Unstoppable!  Don't miss a week of this 4 part series.

One Prayer (Part 2)

(06.13.10) In June 2010, churches from all over the globe will join forces to share resources, serve our communities and give to a meaningful cause.  Because when the church unites, it's Unstoppable! 

One Prayer (Part 3)

(06.20.10) In June 2010, churches from all over the globe will join forces to share resources, serve our communities and give to a meaningful cause. Because when the church unites, it's Unstoppable!

One Prayer (Part 4) 

(06.27.10) In June 2010, churches from all over the globe will join forces to share resources, serve our communities and give to a meaningful cause. Because when the church unites, it's Unstoppable!

NO SHOW SUNDAY

No Show Sunday

(05.30.10) Church of the Suncoast decided to have a Sunday where the volunteers didn't have to serve!  Here is the message Lead Pastor Brian preached after everyone experienced what the Suncoast would be like without volunteers.

Girls Gone Wild!

Girls Gone Wild! (Part 1)

(05.02.10) Just because they're in the Bible doesn't mean they were good girls. There was enough lying, deception and betrayal going on to make even the most desperate housewife blush. But what can we learn from these wily women and their wicked ways? The guys and the girls will love this series. 

Girls Gone Wild! (Part 2)

(05.09.10) We will be looking at the mother of all, Eve, and learning how to be content right where we are.  Don’t miss part two of “Girls Gone Wild!”

Girls Gone Wild! (Part 3)

(05.16.10) Her name is a household name.  She was one of the most wild and wicked women in history.  But, beyond the wild girl there was a reason for why she was the way she was, and a warning for all of us today.  Who is this famous wild girl with a warning?  Find out next week in part 3 of “Girls Gone Wild”.

Girls Gone Wild! (Part 4)

(05.23.10) A woman with a painful past meets a present Savior. Through the years she has come to be known as the "Sinful Woman" because they didn't even know her name, just her story. So, what can we learn from this girl gone wild? Find out in the final week of "Girls Gone Wild!"

How to Survive the End of the World

How to Survive the End of the World (Part 1)

(4.11.10) What happens when it all comes crashing down? When the mightiest nations fall, when hope is lost, and nothing will stop the countdown to The End? Where do we turn? Join us at Church of the Suncoast beginning April 11th to find out How To Survive the End of the World.

How to Survive the End of the World (Part 2)

(04.18.10) What happens to us when we step into the other side of this life?  What will that final judgment be like?  Do we need to be afraid of the end times?  In part two, we will find out answers to those questions and more in “How to Survive the End of the World.”

How to Survive the End of the World (Part3)

(04.25.10) The Book of Revelation is one of the most controversial and misunderstood books of the Bible. As Lead Pastor Brian wraps up “How to Survive The End of the World”  we will look at some big picture snapshots of what it means for the end times.  It is not as hard as it seems, so feel free to bring some friends!      

In Christ Alone

In Christ Alone (Easter)

(04.04.10) Dazed and confused, they saw, but they did not understand. After all, they were there when he was killed. They watched as his body was carried away to the tomb. With their leader dead and buried, none of them expected anything good to happen on that Sunday. But on that third day a light dawned. Join us for this special message where Lead Pastor Brian shows how this light is for everyone today.

The CHURCH I See

The CHURCH I See (Part 1)

(03.21.10) Have you ever wondered what a church is supposed to look and feel like? Have you ever wondered where our church is going? Have you ever thought about the part you play in our church becoming what it could and should be? Join Lead Pastor Brian as he opens up about what the church is, what it can be, and how you matter in this journey called the Suncoast.

The CHURCH I See (Part 2)

(03.28.10)  Do you want the Suncoast to feel more like YOUR church? This Sunday we will talk about one very specific way we all can take ownership of this church and in the process make a difference with our lives. Don’t miss the final part of this series as Lead Pastor Brian reveals more of “The Church I See”.
  

Home Free

Home Free (Part 1)

(03.07.10) Amazing grace. You’ve heard the old song, but do we really get it? Do we really comprehend that at the core of faith lies the extravagance of a loving Father powerfully expressed in the grace of  His son Jesus? Discover an unlikely collision of friendship and grace and find your place home free with God!

 Home Free (Part 2) 

(03.14.10) Grace. Some people understand it. Most don't. This message continues a moving collection of journal entries from a college student's journey to faith. This explanation of grace illustrates the depths of Gods' heart and compassion.

Visionary Love. Dream Sex.

Visionary Love. Dream Sex (Part 1)

(01.31.10) What's better than a series about sex and relationships just in time for Valentine's Day? This study through the Song of Solomon will change the way you think about love and the opposite sex whether you are single or married!

Visionary Love. Dream Sex. (Part 2)

(02.07.10) In part two of “Visionary Love. Dream Sex” we will look into the dating, engagement and wedding day of Solomon and his bride to pull practical lessons for improving our marriages and dating lives!

Visionary Love. Dream Sex (Part 3)

(02.14.10) In part three of “Visionary Love. Dream Sex” we will finally get to what we all have been waiting for… the honeymoon. We will pull practical lessons for improving our marriages and dating lives!

Visionary Love. Dream Sex (Part 4)

(2.21.10) In part four of “Visionary Love. Dream Sex” we will shift gears and look at the first fight Solomon and his lover ever had. From it we will pull some principles for resolving conflict in our marriages and relationships. You won’t want to miss this talk; it might just save your relationship!

Visionary Love. Dream Sex (Part 5)

(2.28.10) In the final part of “Visionary Love. Dream Sex” we will be wrapping up the Song of Solomon by looking at how love can actually grow deeper through the years instead of flaming out. Whether you have been married for 4 months or 40 years you won’t want to miss this final talk!

Stuck

 Stuck (Part 1)

(01.03.10) We all have felt stuck at times and we believe there is nothing we can do about it. In this series we will find out why we don't have to be stuck, and how to get unstuck.

Stuck (Part 2)

(01.10.10) Many of us find ourselves stuck. So, how do you get unstuck? In part two of the series we will look at identifying where we are at as a first step. When we honestly recognize where we are then we know what steps to take next.

Stuck (Part 3)

(01.17.10) Many of us find ourselves stuck in life. So, how do you get unstuck? In part three of this series we will begin to look at the process of getting unstuck so that we can live a life of no regrets.

Stuck (Part 4)

(01.24.10) Don't miss the final message in the "STUCK" series. We will be talking about how we can really know what God's purpose is for our lives so that we don't get stuck again.

Simple Christmas

 Simple Christmas (Part 1)

(12.06.09) Living in the uncertainty and fear of our national and financial situations people crave direction, but we have lost trust in the institutions we have looked to for help in the past -including the church. So this Christmas Season we will be giving the gift of simplicity as we look at practical steps to focus on what is really important this Christmas.

Simple Christmas (Part 2)

(12.13.09) Holidays with family can get complicated and overwhelming. Expectations, competition, and personalities can cloud the simplicity of loving each other during the holidays. In part 2 we will talk about how to have a simple family this year that focuses on what Christmas is really all about.

Simple Christmas (Part 3)

(12.20.09) God chose a simple entry into the world, a simple setting of a stable on a quiet night. So, how do we get beyond the chaos of the season to the simplicity of the real meaning of Christmas?

Simple Christmas (Part 4)

(12.27.09) On Christmas Eve we will wrap up our "Simple Christmas" series with a talk called "Simple Gift."

Give Me Faith

 Give Me Faith (Part 1)

(11.08.09) You've lost faith. In leadership. In the economy. In your spouse. In God. You've even lost faith in yourself. Maybe you had it. Maybe you lost it. You want it back. So how do you get it? Find out in this new series. Don't miss the chance to bring some friends for this one!

Give Me Faith (Part 2)

(11.15.09) What is faith? What isn't faith? What is trusting God and what is just being down right foolish? In part 2 we will dive into an investigation on what faith really is and what that looks like in real life.

Give Me Faith (Part 3)

(11.22.09) None of us likes to be told no. But a "no" from God is more than difficult; it is disappointing. In part 3 of "Give Me Faith" we will see that when God says no, it is not a reflection of your faith; it is perhaps your greatest opportunity to become a reflection of his grace!

Give Me Faith (Part 4)

(11.29.09) In the final part of "Give Me Faith" we will look at the common reasons why people have faith fatalities.

Behind the Curtain

 Behind the Curtain (Part 1)

(10.26.09) The Church...It stretches far beyond what you see. And the part you play? It's bigger than you realize. We're taking an inside look at the Suncoast to show you the difference you're making in our community and beyond.

Behind the Curtain (Part 2)

(11.01.09) The Church...It stretches far beyond what you see. And the part you play? It's bigger than you realize. We're taking an inside look at the Suncoast to show you the difference you're making in our community and beyond.

Living On The Edge

 Living on the Edge (Part 1)

(09.13.09) When you reach the edge of your finances, time, capacity or self-control, you have no margin. And without margin, you have no room for error. The consequences of Living on the Edge are not pretty. We will find out how to back away from the edge in this timely fall series!

Living on the Edge (Part 2)

(09.20.09) In our attempt to get the most out of life, our lives and schedules spin out of control. Our time is limited, and someone always determines how our time is spent. When we surrender our time to God though, He will lead us to margin. 

Living on the Edge (Part 3)

(09.27.09) As we have painfully seen, many of us have allowed our culture to squeeze out our financial margin. Without financial margin, we rob ourselves of future freedom and we squeeze God out of our finances. It affects us emotionally and relationally, and causes unnecessary tension. Find out how to get back in the "black" in part 3, and part 4.

Living on the Edge (Part 4)

(10.04.09) As we continue Sunday's talk on financial margin, Brian will give us 4 practical tips to reordering our finances for margin: Identify your annual available income; set margin goals; determine your monthly consumable income; and develop a plan.

Living on the Edge (Part 5)

(10.11.09) There's something in all of us that wants to walk as close to the edge as possible. But, by setting moral margin, we set some artificial standards for ourselves that allow for far less damage than when we jump off the edge and the ledge.

Living on the Edge (Part 6)

(10.18.09) The key to professional margin is focus. We should learn to work towards what we're good at, which means improving on our strengths, and delegating our weaknesses. Our weaknesses are someone else's opportunities. When we learn to do less, we accomplish more, and have margin.

Remember

 Remember: Baptism

(08.30.09) God has done some amazing things over the last four weeks of "the Gospel". But, now what? For the next two weeks, we are going to look at two things Jesus told us to "Remember" Him by: Baptism and Communion. Don't miss the celebration!

Remember: Communion

(09.06.09) So what's the big deal about Communion? What exactly does the bread and the wine mean? And how do these two elements help us to Remember?

The Gospel

 The Gospel (Part 1)

(08.02.09) No gimmicks. No stunts. No bells and whistles. Just the Gospel. The same Gospel written over 2,000 years ago. It radically changed lives then and is still changing lives today.

The Gospel (Part 2)

(08.09.09) Jesus told us that we all had to be 'Born Again'. As we continue with 'The Gospel', we'll look at what it truly means to be Born Again and how it will drastically change our lives.

The Gospel (Part 3)

(08.16.09) Jesus tells us that He is the resurrection and the life. What does that mean for the dead places in your life?

The Gospel (Part 4)

(08.23.09) It radically changed lives then and is still changing lives today. Don't miss the final part of this powerful series!!!

The Vow

 The Vow (Part 1)

(07.05.09) For better or worse... to have and to hold, from this day forward... Wedding vows are more than a declaration of love-they hold the keys for a strong lasting marriage. Whether you hope to get married someday, or you've already tied the knot, discover what these words can mean for the future of your relationship. Invite some people for this July series!

The Vow (Part 2)

(07.12.09) The vow of pursuit means we close the gap between our intentions and our actions, and begin actively pursuing our spouse. When we think something good, we say it. When we think of something special, we do it. And when we want something different, we become it.

The Vow (Part 3)

(07.19.09) The vow of partnership says our marriage will be about we and not me. It's the foundation for a marriage based on mutual commitment-a marriage that's built to go the distance. But what does partnership really look like on a day-to-day basis?

The Vow (Part 4)

(07.26.09) Wherever secrets live, intimacy dies. Wherever intimacy lives, secrets die. Vow #4 says we promise to confide in our spouse, and not hide from him or her. It's a call to wide-open communication and it means we'll love our spouse with an authentic and transparent intimacy. Don't miss the final talk in this series!!!

Hope

 Hope (Part 1)

(06.21.09) Life isn't easy. We experience pain every day. But during the hardest parts of life, when the bottom seems to fall out, where do we turn for peace? While it seems God doesn't offer any easy solutions, He does offer Himself and His cross as an anchor of hope no matter what we face. Don't miss this powerful series at the Suncoast.

Hope (Part 2)

(06.28.09) In part 2 we will see that we don't just have an anchor of hope, but we also have a megaphone of hope when life hurts most. God leverages even our darkest moments for His fame. Don't miss the powerful conclusion to this series.

Where's my Bailout

 Where's my Bailout (Part 1)

(06.07.09) Corporations are crumbling, the stock market is tumbling, and all you're trying to do is stay afloat. With all the financial uncertainty in the air, most of us are saying "Where's MY bailout?" How are we supposed to think about cash these days? There are answers and there is hope. Join us as we talk about the most controversial subject in most of our lives...money.

Where's my Bailout (Part 2)

(06.14.09) Wouldn't it be great to know the warnings signs before a financial meltdown? This Sunday we will look at some of the subtle danger signs that want us of impending doom, and how to get out of the debt trap once you're in it. If you have more than a dollar of debt then don't miss this talk!