Church by the Sea

category: Church, Tourist attraction
address: 495 137th Ave Cir, St. Petersburg, FL 33708, United States
Phone: +1 727-391-7706
worktime:
DayTime
Monday12–2 PM
Tuesday10 AM–2 PM
Wednesday12–2 PM
Thursday10 AM–2 PM
Friday10 AM–2 PM
SaturdayClosed
Sunday9–10 AM-10:45 AM–12 PM

site: http://www.churchbythesea.com/
rayting: 4.7
services: Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance,




Name: L**** F******
Date: 2023-11-11 19:06:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Adorable church across from the beach. My sister got married here and it was intimate and gorgeous.

Name: J*** B*****
Date: 2023-11-07 23:06:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful church we love it and are proud members. Our Pastor Jeff Iskra is a wonderful godly man. Love our church ❤️

Name: L*** C******
Date: 2023-10-21 14:31:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful Service. Friendly love of Christ Congregation. Met pastor and Wonderful outreach to community.
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Name: A*** M******
Date: 2023-10-16 13:49:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice place to attend church if you are staying in the beaches area or if you live in the area.

Name: L W**
Date: 2023-10-09 12:26:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Great thrift stores!! Friendly staff and best prices in town. 🐞🐞🐞

Name: R******* B******
Date: 2023-08-21 14:16:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Great they will help you

Name: C**** M***
Date: 2023-07-30 20:21:55
Rating: 5
Comment: A great service we were down on vacation

Name: T***** K***
Date: 2023-07-24 11:11:16
Rating: 4
Comment: This is such a welcoming, beautiful church.

Name: J*** P***
Date: 2023-07-18 16:19:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Any Christian church will do. This one included.

Name: T*** J*****
Date: 2023-07-11 02:55:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Was just over for weekend and went to Sunday service was really nice

Name: J**** B****
Date: 2023-06-07 10:45:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Very nice church. Pastor is very friendly and welcoming. They make you feel like your at home. Genuinely good people

Name: E**** H******
Date: 2023-06-04 03:42:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Its a great church. The community of this church is so warm. Locals and visitors are welcome. The messages are so insightful. During the summer, its 1 service at 10 am for a few months, and the rest of the year, its a traditional service at 9 am and contemporary service at 10:45 am. They have a kids ministry as well if you want to drop your little ones off for their own little church.

Name: J**** S*******
Date: 2023-04-23 22:37:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been going here for 30 years since I was a child my grandmother has been going here for over 50 years bringing my father here before I was even thought of. It is a good place for Fellowship and to be surrounded by love when you feel unloved or alone

Name: V*****
Date: 2023-04-14 10:11:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Are you sure no one is going to comment that the church is a chicken?

Name: J**** O******
Date: 2023-04-02 14:46:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Love it

Name: b**** d********
Date: 2023-03-28 17:54:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Very energetic and friendly congregation and staff. Enjoyed being there.

Name: D****** P******
Date: 2023-03-27 22:17:25
Rating: 5
Comment: I went to a beautiful luncheon/fashion show.It was awesome.I have not attended their church.

Name: K**** H******
Date: 2023-02-26 17:55:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Pastor Jeff knows the Bible so well and teaches us in an easy way to really understand the Bible and how God wants us to live.

Name: d**** f*********
Date: 2023-02-09 20:28:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Was a great location for a celebration of life

Name: D**** G*****
Date: 2023-02-06 20:13:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful church inside and out.

Name: C**** A K***
Date: 2023-02-04 00:32:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Whenever we are in town we come to hear the message. Very practical, uplifting & Inspirational.

Name: D****** O*******
Date: 2023-02-01 20:43:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent place to seek the presence of God. Cozy place, wonderful people. Welcoming.

Name: K*** C
Date: 2023-01-06 20:20:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Never went to church here but the neighborhood is nice and the people are friendly. The Jesus on the side of the building looks a bit like Shrek and the building itself looks like a chicken. If I went to church I would definitely try going here.
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Name: S******
Date: 2022-12-18 23:20:02
Rating: 5
Comment: A fantastic Madeira Beach landmark

Name: N*******
Date: 2022-12-11 04:31:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Really good church!

Name: V****** D* W***
Date: 2022-11-06 23:41:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this church. So friendly a d great

Name: L W*********
Date: 2022-10-31 16:58:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Very welcomeing!Very informative message!Will definitely attend again!

Name: S**** H***
Date: 2022-10-11 00:36:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Pastor Jeff Iskra is great. I have known him since he was an associate Pastor at Pathways Community Church.

Name: B***** I***** D*****
Date: 2022-07-28 16:57:12
Rating: 5
Comment: I don’t personally attend church, but regarding their thrift store…..I can’t say enough good things about this place!First and foremost, the staff is absolutely fantastic. They go so above and beyond, one of the staff members always saves paints and art supplies for me, knowing I am a full time Etsy seller. :) They’re very thoughtful and you can tell they are there because they enjoy what they’re doing, and it’s really refreshing.Both shops have fantastic prices and great quality items. There’s never a need to filter through junk while you’re shopping. There are lots of beautiful, upscale items on the housewares side for some of the best prices of any local thrift store. The linens are especially fantastic. The clothing side almost always has a a great sale running like all items over $5 are $2 etc. I’ve literally purchased what would easily be considered a whole new wardrobe of almost all name brand pieces (probably more like 2 times over!) for under $100. I’ve even scored a Michael Kors leather tote for around $10.It’s absolutely worth the stop at the ATM because they’re cash only, and adjusting your schedule since they’re hours are limited, to shop both of these great stores. I absolutely recommend them over any other thrift shops in the area!

Name: B**** V*******
Date: 2022-06-30 02:26:31
Rating: 5
Comment: These people care. That is one of mankind’s hardest challenges. Yet they smile and they listen. We ALL need to support their mission. Keep it local.

Name: B**** B*****
Date: 2022-06-08 22:03:39
Rating: 5
Comment: A wedding ceremony for Jason and Serena was held here on Saturday, June 4th, and it was EXCEPTIONAL!! Pastor Jeff could not have been more succinct in the Message of Gods covenant of matrimony. A blessing for all who attended, assisted, and enjoyed. Please committ your next wedding to take place at this beautiful church, where God is in the midst here. 🙏⛪

Name: C**** M******
Date: 2022-04-19 18:47:04
Rating: 5
Comment: It looks like a chicken

Name: E* P******
Date: 2022-04-13 16:23:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Very welcoming and excellent preaching/teaching at the pulpit.

Name: s**** m*****
Date: 2022-03-16 00:19:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly church with a good message. Attended while on vacation.

Name: M****** E****
Date: 2022-02-20 23:22:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Pastor Jonny delivered an excellent sermon today talking about Gods wisdom being the source of a happy life and being available to us through the word of God in the Bible.

Name: j****** j******
Date: 2022-02-08 15:23:32
Rating: 5
Comment: This chicken is very friendly, despite its deer-in-headlights look. You’ll not find a more welcoming chicken in the area.

Name: I******** s********
Date: 2022-02-06 19:42:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Jeff

Name: P******* T****
Date: 2022-01-21 22:05:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Everybody is so friendly. They make you feel very welcome. Love the service and the pics on the stained glass windows. Its a beautiful church.

Name: N***** A****
Date: 2022-01-07 17:03:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Really nice people. Service was a great blend of singing, worship, and inspiring messages.

Name: T*** H******
Date: 2021-12-27 21:37:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Lovely little non-denominational church that combines traditional architecture with contemporary music & audio/video facilities. (Oddly, the stained glass windows included images from both scripture & imperial/colonial history.) The building vaguely resembles a hen, and the church is light-hearted enough to play on that perception with their logo.

Name: R*** G*****
Date: 2021-12-06 00:46:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Thank you for the food

Name: m****
Date: 2021-11-09 01:33:12
Rating: 5
Comment: So thankful to have this place of worship when I’m visiting in the Madeira Beach area. Warm welcome, great praise, relevant preaching. Thank you Lord!

Name: D T*****
Date: 2021-08-01 17:31:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Reach the beach.Change the world

Name: D**** S******
Date: 2021-07-16 20:09:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Very nice church

Name: D***** K****
Date: 2021-05-20 03:13:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Great church. We love the worship and sermon

Name: P*** B*****
Date: 2021-04-24 12:33:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful church across the street from the beach. Not sure if they still do, but used to do baptism in the gulf. Really cool!

Name: D***** H*****
Date: 2021-02-12 23:26:23
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this Church

Name: K****
Date: 2021-02-08 04:23:05
Rating: 5
Comment: We went on a Saturday when no one was there. We were able to park and walk up and take pictures. The area is very well kept. I do not attend this church I just wanted to get a few pictures of the chicken. Very peaceful

Name: B****** D******
Date: 2021-01-08 00:17:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful manicured campus with a peaceful atmosphere!
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Name: K****** T**
Date: 2020-12-22 18:48:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Thank you God! Definitely enjoy the times Ive spent here. A must stop.
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Name: s****** g****
Date: 2020-11-16 16:18:10
Rating: 5
Comment: They have been my Church Family since 1956. A very loving & caring Church. Community oriented. Many returning Snow Birds.

Name: B** A*****
Date: 2020-11-11 01:09:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Non-denominational church that makes everyone feel welcome!

Name: G*** L****
Date: 2020-10-27 00:24:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to build your relationship with Jesus!

Name: k*** i* M***** f*****
Date: 2020-10-16 18:34:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Family friendly love all the people there. They have helped our family so much. Thank you God BLESS

Name: C*** S*******
Date: 2020-09-15 15:12:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Great people

Name: r** b**** b***
Date: 2020-09-09 18:25:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Worship lord my God

Name: B******* H***
Date: 2020-03-15 03:21:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Attended Easter service and loved the setting and the music

Name: T*** D***
Date: 2020-02-10 21:08:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Everyone is so friendly. Pastor Jeff is the greatest

Name: S***** G* B***
Date: 2020-02-05 13:36:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful church and Paster is understanding in his sermons and also adds humor.

Name: M*** H***
Date: 2020-02-03 16:48:04
Rating: 4
Comment: Very friendly, nice people with a great message.

Name: E**** K*******
Date: 2020-01-12 22:23:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Everyone is very friendly. Pastor Jeff speaks very down to earth and quotes Bible scripture to support the message. They have a traditional service with long-time favorite hymns at 9:30 and a contemporary service at 11 a.m. Both are great.

Name: C****** C*****
Date: 2020-01-01 22:13:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Great music and sermons. Welcoming congregation.
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Name: A****** R****
Date: 2019-12-10 14:43:56
Rating: 5
Comment: I enjoy Pastor Jeffs teachings from the Bible that are scripture based in 1 particular chapter or book which teaches as a whole from that book of the Bible instead of jumping around from book to book, Old Testament to New Testament. I enjoy how he defines the scripture in modern times and uses visual examples as demonstration.I also enjoy the size of the church where individuals dont get lost in the congregation and theres a personal feel of being a family.

Name: S**** H
Date: 2019-12-08 20:06:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly, lots of music, laughs, warmth. Fluffy, not stuffy!

Name: B**** D*******
Date: 2019-11-28 15:20:28
Rating: 4
Comment: Very friendly people.
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Name: B*** N*****
Date: 2019-11-16 18:36:14
Rating: 5
Comment: What a cool church.

Name: J*** T***
Date: 2019-11-13 15:54:02
Rating: 5
Comment: A Fellowship Hall of comfort & peace

Name: T***** L****
Date: 2019-11-10 18:00:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Church by the Sea says it in its name. Welcome to all, even us vacationing visitors.

Name: J**** H******
Date: 2019-10-28 09:01:26
Rating: 5
Comment: I cant wait to go back. Feels like home.

Name: J** S****
Date: 2019-10-22 00:56:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful church, with a great appearance

Name: S*** H********
Date: 2019-10-14 19:31:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this Church

Name: T*** F*****
Date: 2019-10-09 22:25:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Caring staff and friendly people.

Name: A*** �*********** L******
Date: 2019-10-07 16:54:43
Rating: 4
Comment: Great service and friendly people

Name: K*** B********
Date: 2019-10-04 20:08:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly people. Great teaching.

Name: M****** G****
Date: 2019-10-04 10:58:11
Rating: 5
Comment: That is where my parents got married ay

Name: W**** D*****
Date: 2019-10-03 20:20:49
Rating: 4
Comment: Love the thrift store. Tues and Thurs 10am-2pm. Friendly volunteer staff, good prices, good selection of your usual thrift store items.

Name: I********* S****** o***
Date: 2019-09-06 22:14:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Caring Church always makes you feel like your at home. Pastor Jeff is the best pastor along with his wife Charleen. If you have any questions about theology you’ve come to the best church in Pinellas County, Florida

Name: L*** G*****
Date: 2019-08-25 20:01:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly Jesus filled place that anyone can worship at.

Name: E***** M*****
Date: 2019-08-07 08:28:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Fun

Name: B****** S************
Date: 2019-08-06 00:33:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome awesome and awesome

Name: l**** m******
Date: 2019-07-10 09:14:10
Rating: 4
Comment: Our winter church. Very friendly

Name: L**** M*******
Date: 2019-07-04 01:03:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Its so awsome

Name: J**** A****
Date: 2019-06-30 16:28:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Had water for me on a hot day and then I climbed a coconut tree hehe

Name: D***** E****
Date: 2019-06-17 21:13:30
Rating: 5
Comment: The best church

Name: j*** h***
Date: 2019-06-14 15:18:45
Rating: 5
Comment: God honoring staff with beautiful beach vibes sharing Jesus love daily!!! Refuge youth group for teenagers helping to train up these children in the way they should go as instructed by God! Love the staff and worshipping here! The holy spirit fills this place, you are welcome here!!

Name: s***** d*****
Date: 2019-06-09 17:57:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome service this morning😍

Name: J****** N*****
Date: 2019-06-06 18:35:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Went to the church thrift store and the people that worked there were very nice!

Name: P******* C******
Date: 2019-06-05 15:45:19
Rating: 5
Comment: I went to the traditional service as a visitor. It was good to hear and sing the songs of my youth. The message was straight from the Word of God. The members of the congregation were warm and welcoming. I received a note in the mail thanking me for worshipping with them and inviting me back. I look forward to worshipping there again next time Im in the area.

Name: P**** �***** N****
Date: 2019-05-24 16:47:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Holy ghost power

Name: L*** M************
Date: 2019-05-20 07:09:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly. Bible based church. Active.
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Name: C***** D****
Date: 2019-05-20 01:01:41
Rating: 5
Comment: It is the best place the best people I thoroughly enjoyed getting baptized at church by the sea with my friend Diane thank you for having me five stars all the way

Name: D**** B*******
Date: 2019-05-16 13:28:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful welcoming atmosphere. Paster Jeff and his wife Charlene are very passionate about their church families.

Name: J*** h***
Date: 2019-05-13 22:56:09
Rating: 5
Comment: They love like Jesus does and I always feel the Holy Spirit walking with me here. Pastor Jonny and his wife Sue love the children and teenagers effortlessly, faithfully and give them a safe refuge weekly! We are surrounded by people loving and serving God here and Im beyond grateful God led us right back to where we belong!

Name: S** D*****
Date: 2019-05-11 16:21:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Always very nice and helpful

Name: D*** G******
Date: 2019-05-07 16:45:14
Rating: 5
Comment: We visited our daughter a few weeks ago in Madeira Beach, Florida and she lives right across the bay from this beautiful church.The service was delightful, the pastor too, and a fabulous and relevant message on Joseph. Wonderful and gentle praise and worship time. We wished we lived closer, as its rare to find a church that had so many things you love!

Name: g*** p*******
Date: 2019-05-06 00:05:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Fantastic loving beening part of

Name: R****** A*******
Date: 2019-04-30 03:02:42
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place and the Monday night Bible study

Name: R***** W*******
Date: 2019-04-28 16:38:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Great message, dynamite music, very friendly people. Salt of the earth church.

Name: A***** S********
Date: 2019-04-22 18:08:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Easter weekend service was wonderful! Contemporary service with great covers of pop music. Message was definitely right on about our relationship with God. Will definitely go back when in town!
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Name: K C
Date: 2019-04-22 12:13:25
Rating: 4
Comment: Real people, that really love people. Pastor is friendly and accepting of all.. Has good messages each week and they are about reaching out to the community. Children program director is awesome. You should check it out.

Name: G***** A***** C*****
Date: 2019-04-19 21:33:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Too close not to take a picture of the chicken! Lol

Name: R** K****** S**
Date: 2019-04-14 19:27:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Great church and terrific pastor

Name: L R*********
Date: 2019-04-12 00:38:19
Rating: 5
Comment: The small temple and garden on the property are lovely! To add to an already enjoyable experience, there is also an outdoor market. You can buy your food and sit in the garden along the river. Very peaceful and pleasant.

Name: C**** S*****
Date: 2019-03-16 10:41:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful Christmas Eve services

Name: M*** F****
Date: 2019-03-04 15:32:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Great church nice people i go every sunday u should 2

Name: K** K**
Date: 2019-01-22 04:26:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Great thrift store to find little treasures and the best part is the proceeds go to a good cause. The staff is also very friendly and helpful.

Name: J***** B*******
Date: 2019-01-13 14:31:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Welcoming loving church.

Name: D
Date: 2019-01-06 04:47:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to worship. Beautiful Church, great Pastor, friendly and warm staff.

Name: C****** T******
Date: 2018-12-25 19:21:05
Rating: 5
Comment: My home and family away from home. I’m incredibly blessed and thankful to have connected with this church during my stay in Madeira Beach.

Name: K******* F******
Date: 2018-12-10 13:11:15
Rating: 4
Comment: Religiously comforting! You can get a bag lunch once a week. They also have a great thrift shop for both clothing and household items. The thrift shop is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-2I got some get jeans there, for short money.

Name: B**** B****
Date: 2018-06-05 14:31:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice

Name: M****** D*****
Date: 2018-06-05 02:31:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful church. A local icon for sure!

Name: S***** A****
Date: 2018-04-15 19:49:15
Rating: 5
Comment: From the bottom of my heart, I love Church By the Sea! ⛪️💕🙏

Name: J** G******
Date: 2018-04-08 20:18:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Great venue for a wedding! Loved the tan building and the entry courtyard the best! I especially liked the stone walkway for detail shots and candid walking shots.
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Name: a***** a********
Date: 2018-04-02 04:00:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Best Easter Service I have ever been too. Sermon, Music, Friendly atmosphere

Name: M*********
Date: 2018-02-22 03:21:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful sanctuary. Warm and friendly people. A great place to worship.

Name: J* A** D***
Date: 2018-01-14 22:12:02
Rating: 5
Comment: We are a small non denomination Church that serves the beach community. We have an awesome Minister.

Name: X*****
Date: 2018-01-07 22:29:52
Rating: 4
Comment: We Came On A MiniVacation and Made It To Church

Name: A***** T****
Date: 2017-08-22 02:52:05
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a great church by the sea and I love the name!

Name: F***
Date: 2017-07-22 13:17:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Great preacher everything amazing they have a traditional and contemporary. But how can we forget about the children their teachers are awesome and so is the youth pastor Johnny Grubbs.

Name: J**** B********
Date: 2017-06-30 12:18:05
Rating: 5
Comment: It has chick face

Name: R***** K** W*******
Date: 2017-04-04 13:30:56
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this church its really nice by the Beach great preacher very casual easy going

Name: C***** G***
Date: 2015-02-08 16:28:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly people, traditional music, gospel preached!