Who We Are
We want to see the lost found, the bound freed, identities fulfilled, and disciples mobilized.
What We Believe
About GoD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and are one God.
Gen. 1:1, 26-27, and 3:32; Ps. 90:2; Matt. 28:19; I Pet. 1:2; 2 Cor. 13:14
About Jesus
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is coequal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matt. 1:22-23; Isa. 9:6; Jn. 1: 1-5; 14:10-30; Heb. 4:14-15; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Rom. 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Tim. 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is coequal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. The Christian seeks daily to live under His control. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer gifts to be used in ministry to other Christians and to the world. We believe all spiritual gifts are in use today.
2 Cor. 3:17; Jn. 16:7-13; 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 2:12; 3:16; Eph. 1:13; Gal. 5:25; 5:18; I Cor. 14:26, 39-40
Man is made in the image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God’s creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin.” This attitude separates man from God.
Gen. 1:27; Ps. 8:3-6; Isa. 53:6a; Rom. 3:23; Isa. 59:1, 2
About Man
About Eternity
Man was created to exist forever. After death, one will exist eternally, united with God in Heaven or exist eternally separated from God in Hell. The gift of eternal life is offered to every individual. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
Jn. 3:16; 2:25; 5:11-13; Rom. 6:23; Rev. 20:15; Matt. 18:8; 25:44, 46
About Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian.
Rom. 5:1; 6:23; Eph. 2:8-9; Jn. 14:6; 1:12; Titus 3:5; Gal. 3:26 , Jn. 10:28-29; Heb.7:2,10:10; 1 Pet. 1:3-5
Weekly Worship Services
Every Sunday at 9am & 11am
Our weekly worship services allow our local faith community and seekers to learn more about God. The weekly services are available at our Apollo Beach Campus and online. We feature a live, modern worship music and biblically-centered messages. Children’s Ministry is available.
Are you interested in getting baptized or participating in our child dedication during our services? Contact the church office at 813.773.4333
David Oates
Lead Pastor
David Oates is the Pastor at SeaGlass Church in Apollo Beach, FL. He has served in ministry for 30 years and is passionate about seeing people experience the love of the Father, the freedom of the Spirit, and the mission of Jesus.
David and his wife Kimberly, are blessed with 4 children and 2 grandchildren.