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The Wedding Feast
At the wedding in Cana, Jesus turns water into wine—and shows us how God transforms emptiness into joy. When the wine of life runs out, faith begins with obedience, and what God gives next is always better than before. Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate , where a donation can be made by PayPal if you prefer that to mailing your donations to the church. Due to copyright issues, YouTube and
Michael Blitz
5 days ago4 min read
When the Healer Steps Into the Water
When Jesus stepped into the waters of the Jordan, He wasn’t confessing His sins — He was taking on ours. In this message, “When the Healer Steps into the Water,” we look at how Christ entered our brokenness to bring true healing, transform our hearts, and make us God’s beloved children. Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate , where a donation can be made by PayPal if you prefer that to mail
Michael Blitz
Jan 105 min read


Hearing and Responding to God's Word
When God’s Word is heard, it always calls for a response. Today we look at how true worship begins when we let Scripture convict, change, and fill us with the joy of God’s mercy. Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate , where a donation can be made by PayPal if you prefer that to mailing your donations to the church. Good morning. We have two readings today that describe a gathering of God’s
Michael Blitz
Jan 45 min read


When God Confuses Us
When God’s plans confuse us, as they did John the Baptist, Jesus reminds us that His kingdom begins with mercy before judgment—and blessed is the one who trusts Him even in the waiting. https://rumble.com/v730ms0-when-god-confuses-us.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate , where a donation can be made by PayPal if you prefer that to mailing your donations to the church.
Michael Blitz
Dec 14, 20255 min read
The B-I-B-L-E
This week, on Bible Sunday, we celebrate God’s Word as living, active, and true—a source of comfort, courage, and eternal hope that has withstood every test of time. Discover why the Bible is more than a book—it’s God’s personal letter to us. Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate , where a donation can be made by PayPal if you prefer that to mailing your donations to the church. Due to copyr
Michael Blitz
Dec 7, 20255 min read


Painted or Stained: Preparing Our Hearts for Christ's Coming
Today we look at being filled with the Spirit as we prepare for Christ's Return. Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate , where a donation can be made by PayPal if you prefer that to mailing your donations to the church. Due to copyright issues, YouTube and Rumble contain the sermon only. For the Full service, please visit our church Facebook site .
Michael Blitz
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Who's the Boss
This Sunday, we welcome Pastor Tony Ferraro Guest preaching for Christ the King Sunday. Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate , where a donation can be made by PayPal if you prefer that to mailing your donations to the church. Due to copyright issues, YouTube and Rumble contain the sermon only. For the Full service, please visit our church Facebook site . https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph
Michael Blitz
Nov 23, 20251 min read


Our Joy and God’s Completion
Paul reminds us that true joy comes from trusting a faithful God who begins, sustains, and completes His transforming work in all who follow Christ with grateful hearts. You can also find the link to the Memorial Service for Lori Crosson Below. Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate , where a donation can be made by PayPal if you prefer that to mailing your donations to the church. Our Joy an
Michael Blitz
Nov 16, 20255 min read


An Ambassador in Chains
Notice - We will be holding a Memorial Service for Lori Crosson this Saturday at 10 am. It will also be broadcast online on our Facebook Page. Today, we see Paul talk about how true strength isn’t power or control, but courage — the boldness to speak Christ’s truth even in chains. Church members and friends can support St. John's By-the-Sea by visiting our website https://www.stjohnsbythesea.com/donate , where a donation can be made by PayPal if you prefer that to mailing you
Michael Blitz
Nov 9, 20255 min read
One Goal: To Live is Christ
What is the one thing your heart desires? Paul gives us encouragement this morning not only to make sure that the "One thing" is Jesus, and the spreading of the Gospel, but also to make sure that we don't let the worries of the world pull us away from that one thing. We bought 60 Bibles to replace our current well-worn collection of 1984 NIV Pew Bibles. G ood News, we are at a total of about 50 so far! We’re accepting Dedications for the Bibles in Memory or in Honor of love
Michael Blitz
Nov 2, 20255 min read


Good Cheer for the Right Thing
When a paralytic’s friends brought him before Jesus, the savior’s first words to him were not “Rise and walk,” but “Be of good cheer, your sins are forgiven you.” Today we look at why forgiveness is the greatest miracle of all, and why we must learn to rejoice in what is unseen rather than what is temporary. We bought 60 Bibles to replace our current well-worn collection of 1984 NIV Pew Bibles. G ood News, we are at a total of about 45 so far! We’re accepting Dedications for
Michael Blitz
Oct 26, 20255 min read


The Greatest Commandment
This morning Jesus once again takes on the leaders in Jerusalem who want to humiliate him publicly. What is the greatest commandment they ask. Of course, He is ready with an answer! We are planning to buy 60 Bibles to replace our current well-worn collection of Pew Bibles. G ood News, we are over halfway to our goal in one week! We’re accepting Dedications for the Bibles in Memory or in Honor of loved ones for $10 each which will be placed permanently in the front of the Pew
Michael Blitz
Oct 18, 20256 min read


When God Turns on the Light
Elijah’s encounter with the widow of Zarephath shows how God uses seasons of loss and exposure to bring healing and faith. When God turns on the light, it isn’t to shame us, but to lead us to confession, forgiveness, and life. We are planning to buy 60 Bibles to replace our current well-worn collection of Pew Bibles. G ood News, we are over halfway to our goal in one week! We’re accepting Dedications for the Bibles in Memory or in Honor of loved ones for $10 each which will
Michael Blitz
Oct 14, 20255 min read
Jesus Wept
Through the Miracle of the Raising of Lazarus, John teaches us a number of important things we need to know about God. We are planning...
Michael Blitz
Oct 4, 20256 min read


OK God, What Do You Want From Me?
Religion can sometimes be seen as a system of laws or rules designed to please God, but that is not what God wants. God wants a loving...
Michael Blitz
Sep 20, 20256 min read


Letters of Recommendation
Paul reminds the Corinthians that true Christian leadership isn't about credentials but pointing people to Christ. Our transformed lives...
Michael Blitz
Sep 13, 20255 min read


I Will Be With You - Twelfth Sunday After Trinity
God doesn't call the Qualified, he qualifies the called. When God calls Moses, Moses is sure he is not up to the task. God assures Moses,...
Michael Blitz
Sep 7, 20255 min read


One and a Half Verses to Get to Know Better
Romans 8:28 doesn’t promise only good things will happen, but that God weaves even suffering, loss, and opposition into His greater plan...
Michael Blitz
Aug 31, 20255 min read


Not as Easy (or Hard) As It Looks
Being a Christian isn’t as easy as we think—our best efforts fall short before a holy God. But it’s not as hard as it looks either,...
Michael Blitz
Aug 23, 20256 min read
The Way of Escape From Temptation
We all face temptation in this world. Paul gives us some encouragement in 1 Corinthians 10:13 of how to walk with Christ through our...
Michael Blitz
Aug 17, 20255 min read
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