About Us

Church By The Sea is a non-denominational Church serving the gulf beaches including Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, Redington, St. Pete Beach - as well as the cities of Seminole and St. Petersburg.

Our History

From our beginning in 1944, the dream has been to have a place on the beaches that lets our community know, God is here! We are convinced that God’s desire is for everyone to have an opportunity to know and experience His salvation & new life! This is the foundation for our purpose & mission.

Our Mission

Having a beach church on the Gulf Coast of central Florida gives us a unique setting.


• the culture is casual and the attitude is laid-back

• our area is known for its beauty & recreation - enjoying the beaches, fishing, paddle boarding, golfing

• many of our residents live here only 4-6 months of the year, during our winter months

• tourists from around the world visit our area & beaches every day

Helping People Follow Jesus

Our Purpose is Simple

Our vision is to create a church where...
Unchurched people love to attend
People who are new to the faith are growing
People who are established in the faith are serving
All are discovering the freedom & joy that comes from loving God & loving others
Unchurched people love to attend
People who are new to the faith are growing
People who are established in the faith are serving
All are discovering the freedom & joy that comes from loving God & loving others

Our Beliefs

We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.

  • About God

    God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.


    Genesis 1:1,26-27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2

  • About You

    You are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. You are the supreme object of God’s creation and love. Although you have tremendous potential for good, you are marred by an attitude of disobedience towards God called "sin." This attitude separates you from God until the relationship is restored through a personal choice and allegiance to Jesus Christ as one’s Savior and Lord.


    Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2

  • About Jesus

    Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His authority over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.


    Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13

  • About The Holy Spirit

    The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His leadership every day.


    2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18

  • About The Bible

    The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.


    2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

  • About Salvation

    Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good deeds. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.


    Romans 5:1, 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26

  • About Eternal Security

    Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is eternally secure in that salvation. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.


    John 10:29; Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5

  • About Eternity

    People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.


    John 3:16; 14:17; Romans 6:23; 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9