Send us a text Pastor Joe Davis joins us for a special conversation about our parallel journeys preaching through the book of Romans to our congregations. We explore why this profound theological letter can be intimidating yet transformative for both pastors and churches alike. • Pastor Joe's long-standing connection to South Shore Church dating ba…

How many Easters have come and gone, with familiar sermons leaving your heart unchanged? Maybe what we need isn’t another typical Easter message, but a fresh encounter with resurrection power. This morning, we’re focusing on Lazarus’s story in John 11, which happened just a few days before Jesus’ resurrection. It’s kind of a preview of the Power of…

Have you ever felt stuck in a relationship you just couldn’t make work—constantly trying, constantly failing? Have you ever been in a relationship that became toxic, not because of what the other person did, but it was all your fault? Ok, I see most of you with this puzzled look “No, not me, never. It's always been the other person’s fault.” Someti…

A discussion with Dr Nic Williams, pastor of South Shore Community Church in Sarasota Florida.By Joe Davis

Send us a text What makes the Bible different from every other book in history? When someone challenges the reliability of scripture, how do you respond? These questions lie at the heart of our Christian faith, yet many believers struggle to articulate what makes God's Word uniquely authoritative and trustworthy. This episode explores three fundame…

Let’s be honest—we love the idea of being in charge of our own lives. We don’t like being told what to do. We want to believe we’re the boss. The author. The ruler of our own little kingdom. We don’t like limits. We definitely don’t like being told we have a master, that someone or something else controls us. But here’s the truth that no one wants …

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We love to talk about grace when we think of forgiveness—when we need mercy, when we fall short. Is that all grace is? A pass to live however you want, thinking God will forgive you? That kind of grace is cheap & boring. Shouldn’t real grace be powerful, exciting, Shouldn’t grace have a massive impact? Shouldn’t it actually change you? Has grace ma…

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Look around. The world is broken, and not just in small ways. Everything dies. Everything decays. Everything falls apart. No matter how much we try to fix it, history keeps proving that we cannot escape corruption, suffering, and death. But this isn’t just bad luck, it’s not random. The chaos, pain, deep ache inside every human heart all trace back…

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Have you ever needed a fresh start, a new beginning that provided some hope, just the potential for joy or satisfaction? Maybe it was a job, a relationship, new form of self-discipline that might provide that fulfillment or peace you long for. This world constantly offers false hope for peace, but none of them will ever bear the weight, the price o…

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Many “spiritual” voices promise formulas for a blessed life: pray this way, keep these rules, support that cause. The blessed life isn’t a life of ease, comfort, or financial prosperity. If it were, Jesus and Paul missed it entirely. As a pastor, I’ve watched countless people pour their hearts into these fraudulent “blessing systems,” bending over …

As you know, I’m a rule follower. I could talk company policies for hours! I love instruction booklets & directions. Actually, I hate instruction manuals. If I buy something that needs assembly, I’m not flipping through pages of tiny print. I’d rather just look at the picture on the box, assume I can figure it out, and start putting it together. An…

Last week is what I will call the “hopelessness climax” in Paul’s letter to the Romans. The case he makes is airtight. Humanity is drowning in idolatry, enslaved to impurity, consumed by arrogance, corrupted by deceit, driven by malice. Humanity is blind to truth, utterly incapable of righteousness; religion, human spirituality, or philosophy can’t…

Who gets to decide what is good and what is evil? Who has the authority to declare what is righteous and what is sin? If there is a God, why does He have the right to judge us? These are intense philosophical, deeply personal questions. In today’s world, people will try anything to explain away God’s right to judge, while inserting themselves in Hi…

Have you ever noticed that we church people tend to be blind to our own spiritual deficiencies? Even at GraceLife where we want to love one another, we’re constantly judging each other without even realizing it. Confident in our own superiority, we pass moral, cultural, and political judgment on others without hesitation. We gossip, lash out with p…

How do you think God looks at your spiritual life right now? Do you have confidence because you assume you’re doing better than others? I mean nobody’s perfect, but you’re certainly doing better than someone like, Randy, or Scotty right? Imagine you’re sitting in the back of a packed courtroom with a despicable criminal on trial for despicable crim…

Today we’re talking about a topic you’ve probably heard before at GraceLife called Human Depravity. I know, Fun right? Depravity is about how sin has polluted every part of your life. That is a harsh reality, but it’s also beautiful in this way. Because without understanding this truth, you will never grasp your desperate, urgent need for the Gospe…

I’ve wrestled with how to approach Romans. Because it’s a long, tough book with so much packed in it. Instead of dissecting every phrase we’ll approach it how Paul’s readers would have, in community, in larger sections. Because Romans wasn’t just for theological geeks. It was for everyone. But I’m nervous. Let me tell you why. Have you ever had to …

Why do we celebrate birthdays, weddings, promotions, or other milestones? Is it because we see them as turning points that provide some kind of hope in the midst of ordinary life? Maybe it’s just tradition, or an excuse to gather and indulge in unhealthy foods we otherwise wouldn’t eat? But how often do we celebrate our redemption, and acknowledge …

Have you ever been in a situation where you desperately needed someone to step up for you—but no one did? How did it feel to be left standing alone, knowing that there is no one willing to come to your defense? Maybe you let people down so often they’ve stopped believing in you, or the cost of standing w/you is just too high. Maybe you looked aroun…

Send us a text Have you ever considered how failure can morph into success, or how guilt can be exchanged for grace? Join us as we uncover the rich tapestry of John 21, where the disciples, weary and uncertain, are met with a miracle that changes everything. With a miraculous catch of 153 fish, Jesus exemplifies His boundless provision, urging us t…

What is loyalty? Why is it a virtue? Is loyalty always a good thing? What if you’re loyal to the wrong person or thing? If someone asked you, “How loyal are you to Jesus, His Kingdom, and His people, what would you answer?” What does real loyalty to God and His people look like? How can we know it when we see it? Does it come with a cost? These are…

Send us a text When faced with a crossroads in your faith journey, do you choose certainty or trust? Join me as I share a pivotal moment from my own life—when I stepped away from a church role due to a shift in its theological direction, risking financial and career stability for the sake of biblical truth. This personal story sets the stage for ou…

One day, as Jesus was approaching Jericho, a blind beggar on the roadside, heard Jesus was passing close by. Immediately, he began crying out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! His boldness offended everyone around him. They rebuked him. You’re rude! Leave Jesus alone! Be quiet, shut up! His bold desperation was seen by others as inappropriat…

Send us a text What happens when a basketball mishap leads to a profound connection with a community halfway around the world? Dan and Rachel's journey with the Key of Hope ministry offers an inspiring tale of finding purpose in unexpected places. Dan recounts how losing the top of his pinky finger as a teenager turned into a transformative encount…

How often do we overlook God’s ordinary blessings right in front of us? Have they become boring, familiar, unnoticed? In a world obsessed with spectacle, have Christians also become so fixated on miracles, breakthroughs, and grand gestures that we forget how to recognize God’s quiet, powerful presence in the fabric of everyday ordinary life? What i…

Send us a text Have you ever felt lost in a moment of darkness, only to find an unexpected light guiding your way? Join us as we journey through the profound experience of Jesus' resurrection, witnessing it through the eyes of Mary Magdalene and the disciples as chronicled in John 20:1-18. Picture Mary, heart heavy with grief, arriving at the tomb …

Do you ever drift, feel disconnected from your church family or isolated by something you can’t quite identify? What’s the root cause of division between people in the church? How do we nurture unity and keep it thriving? We claim to value in unity, but do our lives and our relationships with each other in this room reflect that? Are we protecting …

Send us a text What if the imagery of ancient texts could truly transform your understanding of sacrifice and love? Join us as we journey through John 19, where vivid scenes of Jesus's path to the cross unfold with deep, symbolic resonance. This episode promises a profound exploration of themes like suffering, redemption, and the ultimate demonstra…

"When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, 'Brothers, what shall we do?' Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all…

Send us a text What if the journey to freedom is intertwined with your greatest challenges?" Join me on this very special episode of Beyond Sunday as I reveal the deeply personal and transformative journey behind my upcoming book, "Be Free," set to release on January 20th, 2025. Sharing a story almost a decade in the making, I recount the rollercoa…

Have you ever hated your job, felt it wasn’t appreciated like you deserved a better job than the one you have? Maybe your work makes you feel unappreciated, underpaid, or that somehow the job you have is beneath you. I think that comes from how the world has determined there are “important” jobs, and then “ordinary” jobs. We fail to see the importa…

Send us a text Imagine standing beneath ancient olive trees, feeling the cool breeze on your skin as you ponder the weight of the world. As night falls in the Garden of Gethsemane, join me, Pastor Nick, in exploring this momentous time when Jesus faced immense pressure before his ultimate sacrifice. Together, we’ll draw strength from His profound j…

Have you ever felt the need to go back somewhere, but dreaded what you might face when you arrive? Maybe you wonder how much you've changed, or if anyone will even notice. It’s been a long time, and coming home isn’t easy, especially when the choice to leave was your own. Will people see your return as a sign of failure? Will you feel like a strang…

Send us a text Imagine hearing Jesus Himself pray over your life, expressing His desires and priorities for you. On Beyond Sunday, Pastor Nick takes you on a journey through the heartfelt words of John 17, often hailed as the true Lord's Prayer. Discover how Jesus, on the eve of His crucifixion, prioritizes glorification, intercession, and the tran…

Do you ever wonder if your life carries any real weight? If you died tomorrow, what would your legacy be? Do you wrestle with guilt, feeling like you’re falling short? Or like you’re ordinary and insignificant? Maybe you doubt your impact in God’s Kingdom or feel like you’ve disappointed Him, or your life is too small to matter. These feelings can …

Send us a text Feeling lost amidst life's trials and wondering where all the joy has gone? Join us on Beyond Sunday as Pastor Nick unravels the profound teachings of Jesus in John chapter 16, exploring how we can find unshakeable joy even in the darkest times. Imagine hearing Jesus speak of joy just as he's preparing his disciples for the most diff…

Send us a text Can God's unwavering goodness truly shine through the darkest of storms? Join us as we explore this poignant question, reflecting on the community spirit that emerged in Sarasota, Florida, following Hurricane Milton. With heartfelt stories of neighbors becoming friends through acts of kindness, we discover the profound impact of fait…

Life has a way of hitting hard. It has a way of creating defining moments that force decisions we don’t want to make. I am not talking about easy choices, like the one I make almost every day… do I swirl my froyo flavors or not? I am talking about inflection points when circumstances put you at a crossroads between faith and doubt. When things fall…

In the last several weeks different people in our church have lost everything in one of 3 different storms. Do you remember what life was like before Hurricane Debbie wrecked so many lives a couple of months ago? What about those among us who lost everything during Hurricane Helene. That experience was life-changing for you. Do you remember the anx…

Send us a text What if you could carry a divine presence within you every moment of your life? This episode of Beyond Sunday promises to transform your understanding of the Holy Spirit’s role in your daily existence. Join Pastor Nick as he explores John 16:7-15, unraveling how the Holy Spirit shifts God’s presence from a distant temple into the int…

You know our country is deeply polarized, & everyone on all sides, including you, has an opinion about who’s to blame. Could one of the big reasons be the redeemed’ s disobedience, & lack of faith that God is in control? How does it affect our community when the redeemed lack trust & confidence that God is sovereign & in control? -Instead of being …

Send us a text What if the very persecutions you face could actually deepen your faith and commitment? In Beyond Sunday's newest episode, Pastor Nick takes us on a profound journey into the heart of John 15:18 through the early verses of chapter 16, unveiling how Jesus prepares His followers for inevitable rejection. Through insightful discussion, …

Have you ever noticed how easily we remember the traumatizing events in our lives, big and small? We never forget! We all have trauma, even those of us who think we don’t, are impacted by it in daily life more than you realize. They’re called core memories that cling to us, spring up without warning, they frame how we see life. These memories can b…

Send us a text What if your vote could make a profound impact on the lives of the unborn? Join us on this compelling episode of Beyond Sunday as we tackle the critical issue of Amendment 4 in Florida. As a pastor and dedicated pro-life advocate, I invite you to explore why voting no on this amendment aligns with biblical principles. We'll delve int…

Send us a text What if your spiritual life could be as vibrant and flourishing as a well-tended vineyard? Join Pastor Nick in this episode of Beyond Sunday as we unpack one of Jesus' most profound metaphors: the vine and the branches from John 15:1-11. Set against the backdrop of the Last Supper, we'll explore the urgency and depth of Jesus' messag…

It was the summer of 1991 at the outdoor basketball courts at USF. Pastor Joe, 23 years old, was playing pickup with college players while a crowd watched from the bleachers. It was like that Ski-Lo song, “I wish I was a little bit taller…”—everyone came to see their guy dominate the game. This may surprise you, but I was by far the shortest and sl…