First Naples Podcast https://fbcn.podbean.com First Naples Church Podcasts is the official PodCast for First Baptist Church of Naples. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:56:04 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en First Naples. Copyright 2022. All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic The ministry of First Baptist Church of Naples First Baptist Church Naples, FL First Baptist Church Naples, FL No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/685836/NTTN_-_First_Naples_Church_atixbn.jpg First Naples Podcast https://fbcn.podbean.com 144 144 Be The Church PodCast - Whose Child Are You? - July 16, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Whose Child Are You? - July 16, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-whose-child-are-you-july-16-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-whose-child-are-you-july-16-2026/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:56:04 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/6b7898d2-fd74-305c-8a22-855b23cf8e5b We all want to know where we belong, but whose family resemblance do our daily lives actually show? Today Pastor Alan and Ed Upton dive into 1 John 3 for a spiritual paternity test to see if we are living for ourselves like Cain, or laying down our lives for others like Christ.

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]]> We all want to know where we belong, but whose family resemblance do our daily lives actually show? Today Pastor Alan and Ed Upton dive into 1 John 3 for a spiritual paternity test to see if we are living for ourselves like Cain, or laying down our lives for others like Christ.

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]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2062 483 full Whose Child Are You? || Pastor Alan Brumback Whose Child Are You? || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/whose-child-are-you-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/whose-child-are-you-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:06 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/6f6e0b14-4233-3336-9be9-5e7f24b5ac4c John gives us a spiritual paternity test to see if we are the children of God or the children of the devil. Do we live: My life for me or my life for others?

]]> John gives us a spiritual paternity test to see if we are the children of God or the children of the devil. Do we live: My life for me or my life for others?

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2571 482 full Whose Child Are You? || Pastor Alan Brumback The Reason Jesus Came || Pastor Alan Brumback The Reason Jesus Came || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/sermon-podcast/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/sermon-podcast/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:09:31 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/9cc7bb5f-983e-3805-b101-4e865ac1fa1f In these verses, John tells us that Jesus came to rescue us from our sinfulness and to destroy the work of the devil.

]]> In these verses, John tells us that Jesus came to rescue us from our sinfulness and to destroy the work of the devil.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2574 481 full The Reason Jesus Came || Pastor Alan Brumback Hope Living in a Broken World || Pastor Alan Brumback Hope Living in a Broken World || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/hope-living-in-a-broken-world-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/hope-living-in-a-broken-world-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:17:53 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/01d7f629-4cb8-360a-95b6-abeb15c222a7 In these verses, we see that we can have hope in a broken world through the security of our status in Jesus and the certainty of His coming.

]]> In these verses, we see that we can have hope in a broken world through the security of our status in Jesus and the certainty of His coming.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2392 480 full Hope Living in a Broken World || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Deer Feeders, False Teachers, and Jesus - June 25, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Deer Feeders, False Teachers, and Jesus - June 25, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-deer-feeders-false-teachers-and-jesus-june-25-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-deer-feeders-false-teachers-and-jesus-june-25-2026/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:31:57 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/623dcaa0-f878-3248-a9d3-3ebc19b32607 This weeks episode Pastor Alan, Pastor Ed Upton and Mark Herzlich discuss 1 John 2:18-27. In a world full of voices promising deeper truth, this week we explore how easily we can drift from what we once knew was true. Walking through 1 John 2, we uncover John’s warning, the weapon God has given every believer, and the simple way to stay anchored: abiding in the Word and the Spirit.

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]]> This weeks episode Pastor Alan, Pastor Ed Upton and Mark Herzlich discuss 1 John 2:18-27. In a world full of voices promising deeper truth, this week we explore how easily we can drift from what we once knew was true. Walking through 1 John 2, we uncover John’s warning, the weapon God has given every believer, and the simple way to stay anchored: abiding in the Word and the Spirit.

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]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2207 479 full Deer Feeders, False Teachers, and Jesus || Ed Upton Deer Feeders, False Teachers, and Jesus || Ed Upton https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/deer-feeders-false-teachers-and-jesus-ed-upton/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/deer-feeders-false-teachers-and-jesus-ed-upton/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:55:49 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/2026b27f-b8f3-3f87-945d-28f8354bacc1 The good news is that believers are not left defenseless. John points us back to the Holy Spirit, the truth we have already received, and the call to abide in Christ. When we stay anchored in God’s Word and remain close to Jesus, we can stand firm, recognize deception, and live with the confidence that comes from true assurance in Him.

]]> The good news is that believers are not left defenseless. John points us back to the Holy Spirit, the truth we have already received, and the call to abide in Christ. When we stay anchored in God’s Word and remain close to Jesus, we can stand firm, recognize deception, and live with the confidence that comes from true assurance in Him.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2362 478 full Deer Feeders, False Teachers, and Jesus || Ed Upton Don’t Love the World || Pastor Alan Brumback Don’t Love the World || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/don-t-love-the-world-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/don-t-love-the-world-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:24:56 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/0d109d86-5dc0-35a1-9ec4-d5178b79d18d In these verses, John is telling us to not love the world but follow the ONE who has overcome the world.

]]> In these verses, John is telling us to not love the world but follow the ONE who has overcome the world.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2562 477 full Don’t Love the World || Pastor Alan Brumback Walking in Obedience || Pastor Alan Brumback Walking in Obedience || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/walking-in-obedience-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/walking-in-obedience-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:58:29 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/0850ce09-580f-306b-8df4-dd6746df8e2c Our assurance in heaven is the foundation and motivation for our walking in obedience and love on earth.

]]> Our assurance in heaven is the foundation and motivation for our walking in obedience and love on earth.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2695 476 full Walking in Obedience || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Walking in the Light - May 31, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Walking in the Light - May 31, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-walking-in-the-light-may-31-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-walking-in-the-light-may-31-2026/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:37:29 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/223929a7-6329-39f2-8bc8-509fe3f0ccb0 This weeks episode Pastor Alan, Pastor Ed Upton and Pastor Thomas Keys, III discuss 1 John 1:9n and unpack what confession really means, why hiding only keeps us stuck, and how the cross of Christ proves that God’s mercy is real and His forgiveness is sure. So come out of the shadows, run to the light, and join us as we talk about the freedom, cleansing, and confidence we have in Jesus.

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]]> This weeks episode Pastor Alan, Pastor Ed Upton and Pastor Thomas Keys, III discuss 1 John 1:9n and unpack what confession really means, why hiding only keeps us stuck, and how the cross of Christ proves that God’s mercy is real and His forgiveness is sure. So come out of the shadows, run to the light, and join us as we talk about the freedom, cleansing, and confidence we have in Jesus.

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]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 1990 475 full Walking in the Light || Pastor Alan Brumback Walking in the Light || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/walking-in-the-light-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/walking-in-the-light-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:06:29 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/5fa0ab65-90bc-3031-bec7-5646fd483b53 True joy is found when we stop hiding in the darkness and walk in the light of Jesus.

]]> True joy is found when we stop hiding in the darkness and walk in the light of Jesus.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2881 474 full Walking in the Light || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Time Management - May 28, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Time Management - May 28, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-time-management-may-28-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-time-management-may-28-2026/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 18:04:36 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/2028b282-bde8-3072-95fe-b083657cf879 In this weeks episode Pastor Alan, Mark Herzlich and Thomas Keys discuss time management and how we can honor the Lord with the time we are given. 

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]]> In this weeks episode Pastor Alan, Mark Herzlich and Thomas Keys discuss time management and how we can honor the Lord with the time we are given. 

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]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 1904 473 full Is There More? || Aaron Watkins Is There More? || Aaron Watkins https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/make-it-count-aaron-watkins/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/make-it-count-aaron-watkins/#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 12:32:34 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/59136930-beaa-3171-b97c-7ccb598f4670 Pastor Josh Howerton: “The easiest way to waste your life is to succeed at things that do not matter.” Today, Paul is going to teach us that the way to live a life that counts is to live with purpose, follow God’s plan, and be filled with the Spirit.

]]> Pastor Josh Howerton: “The easiest way to waste your life is to succeed at things that do not matter.”

Today, Paul is going to teach us that the way to live a life that counts is to live with purpose, follow God’s plan, and be filled with the Spirit.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2559 472 full Be The Church PodCast - Blessed Assurance in Jesus - May 17, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Blessed Assurance in Jesus - May 17, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-blessed-assurance-in-jesus-may-17-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-blessed-assurance-in-jesus-may-17-2026/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 07:05:08 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/0b841a6e-f54f-3a60-8f2c-c9ebabb80984 This weeks episode Mark Herzlich and Thomas Keys discuss Sunday's message, “Blessed Assurance in Jesus,” from 1 John 1:1–4. In a world full of uncertainty, John reminds us that real confidence in salvation doesn’t rest on our performance, but on the eternal, knowable, life-giving person of Jesus Christ. 

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]]> This weeks episode Mark Herzlich and Thomas Keys discuss Sunday's message, “Blessed Assurance in Jesus,” from 1 John 1:1–4. In a world full of uncertainty, John reminds us that real confidence in salvation doesn’t rest on our performance, but on the eternal, knowable, life-giving person of Jesus Christ. 

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]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 1927 471 full Blessed Assurance in Jesus || Pastor Alan Brumback Blessed Assurance in Jesus || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/blessed-assurance-in-jesus-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/blessed-assurance-in-jesus-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 16:35:41 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/d0c1dd16-e221-385c-beb0-ccb707713bed John begins in the only place true assurance can rest, that is in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus is God who is eternal, a Savior who can be experienced, and the Life that must be shared.

]]> John begins in the only place true assurance can rest, that is in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus is God who is eternal, a Savior who can be experienced, and the Life that must be shared.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2591 470 full Blessed Assurance in Jesus || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Living for a Legacy of Faith - May 10, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Living for a Legacy of Faith - May 10, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-living-for-a-legacy-of-faith-may-10-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-living-for-a-legacy-of-faith-may-10-2026/#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 21:57:56 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/bf8d8651-eb93-324b-976b-d236ff3be49b On today's episode Pastor Alan, Mark Herzlich and Thomas Keys, III discuss 2 Timothy 1:1-7, we’re we are challenged to live for more than success—we’re called to leave a legacy of faith that shapes the next generation. Through Paul’s words to Timothy, this sermon reminds us that real faith is personal, intentionally passed down, and courageously lived out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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]]> On today's episode Pastor Alan, Mark Herzlich and Thomas Keys, III discuss 2 Timothy 1:1-7, we’re we are challenged to live for more than success—we’re called to leave a legacy of faith that shapes the next generation. Through Paul’s words to Timothy, this sermon reminds us that real faith is personal, intentionally passed down, and courageously lived out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2590 469 full Living for a Legacy of Faith || Pastor Alan Brumback Living for a Legacy of Faith || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/living-for-a-legacy-of-faith-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/living-for-a-legacy-of-faith-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 12:53:45 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/e70940c2-84c1-3916-a54e-ee389d37111e In this passage, we are going to see that a legacy of faith is built when faith becomes personal, is passed down intentionally, and practiced daily.

]]> In this passage, we are going to see that a legacy of faith is built when faith becomes personal, is passed down intentionally, and practiced daily.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2564 468 full Living for a Legacy of Faith || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Living Obediently - May 3, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Living Obediently - May 3, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-living-obediently-may-3-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-living-obediently-may-3-2026/#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 16:48:03 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/c12b8c7c-4e28-36fa-b03f-a70314780d6b In this episode, Pastor Alan, Ed Upton and Peter Ku discuss believers baptism and what that is according to the Bible. We also will discuss how many believers around the world follow Jesus' example in baptism, even when it can sometimes cost them everything. 

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]]> In this episode, Pastor Alan, Ed Upton and Peter Ku discuss believers baptism and what that is according to the Bible. We also will discuss how many believers around the world follow Jesus' example in baptism, even when it can sometimes cost them everything. 

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The vision of First Naples is to glorify God by being a multigenerational, multiethnic, multiplying church, that raises up the next generation of disciple makers, church planters, missionaries, and world changers, to reach our Neighbors to the Nations.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2103 467 full Living Obediently || Pastor Alan Brumback Living Obediently || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/living-obediently-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/living-obediently-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 10:20:36 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/318dceba-3415-305d-8924-5133f5b05436 In this passage, we are going to see two men who are living obediently. If we are going to live obediently, we must first believe in Jesus and then take the next step towards obedience.

]]> In this passage, we are going to see two men who are living obediently. If we are going to live obediently, we must first believe in Jesus and then take the next step towards obedience.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2953 466 full Living Obediently || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Live In Your New Identity - April 26, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Live In Your New Identity - April 26, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-live-in-your-new-identity-april-26-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-live-in-your-new-identity-april-26-2026/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:44:31 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/601b7cad-2c48-32f8-8dee-5889d4f768f4 In this episode, we explore the profound “Great Exchange” in 2 Corinthians 5—where Jesus takes on human sin so that we can be reconciled to God. Discover how, as believers, we are freed from our old, shame-filled identities and no longer need to hide from God, but instead are called to live as new creations, carrying the message of reconciliation into the world.

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]]> In this episode, we explore the profound “Great Exchange” in 2 Corinthians 5—where Jesus takes on human sin so that we can be reconciled to God. Discover how, as believers, we are freed from our old, shame-filled identities and no longer need to hide from God, but instead are called to live as new creations, carrying the message of reconciliation into the world.

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]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2899 465 full Live in Your New Identity || Dr. Edward Upton Live in Your New Identity || Dr. Edward Upton https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/live-in-your-new-identity-ed-upton/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/live-in-your-new-identity-ed-upton/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:26:29 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/93a856c4-d3c5-323b-b51b-c8d863d29dfa Who we are should dictate how we live.

]]> Who we are should dictate how we live.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2761 464 full Live in Your New Identity || Dr. Edward Upton Live with Love || Pastor Alan Brumback Live with Love || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/live-with-love-pastor-alan-brumback-1776781713/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/live-with-love-pastor-alan-brumback-1776781713/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:28:33 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/0fa19b34-8c9d-3ee5-8bf0-1012ba8bd85c Paul is trying to teach them that the only way you can live alive in Jesus is to live with love. Love is evidence of spiritual maturity and is the expression of Christ-like character.

]]> Paul is trying to teach them that the only way you can live alive in Jesus is to live with love. Love is evidence of spiritual maturity and is the expression of Christ-like character.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2623 463 full Live with Love || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Live Alive - - April 12, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Live Alive - - April 12, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-live-alive-april-12-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-live-alive-april-12-2026/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:27:56 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/545ce35c-50e8-3de0-ba0c-051e98ec4d1f Welcome to today’s episode as we kick off our new sermon series, Live Alive. Because Jesus is risen, we’re called to live with purpose, peace, and power—not weighed down by fear, distraction, or spiritual drift. In this conversation, we explore what it means to join Jesus on mission, live with eternity in view, and make our lives count for what truly matters.

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]]> Welcome to today’s episode as we kick off our new sermon series, Live Alive. Because Jesus is risen, we’re called to live with purpose, peace, and power—not weighed down by fear, distraction, or spiritual drift. In this conversation, we explore what it means to join Jesus on mission, live with eternity in view, and make our lives count for what truly matters.

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]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2698 461 full Live Alive || Pastor Alan Brumback Live Alive || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/live-alive-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/live-alive-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:14:53 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/c32dc366-5557-38dc-9aa1-cb3e9111406c Because Jesus is alive, we can live alive with His peace, purpose, and power in our lives.

]]> Because Jesus is alive, we can live alive with His peace, purpose, and power in our lives.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2600 460 full Live Alive || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Seven Sayings - Do you believe that “It is Finished”? - April 5, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Seven Sayings - Do you believe that “It is Finished”? - April 5, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-seven-sayings-do-you-believe-that-it-is-finished-april-5-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-seven-sayings-do-you-believe-that-it-is-finished-april-5-2026/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:12:42 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/6742c272-46a6-3d4a-bd8a-778166eb6ab3 Welcome to today’s episode, where we discuss one of the most important questions anyone can face: Do you believe that it is finished? In this episode, we’ll look at the powerful words Jesus spoke from the cross, the proof of His resurrection on Sunday, and the personal decision each of us must make today about who Jesus is and what His finished work means for our lives.

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]]> Welcome to today’s episode, where we discuss one of the most important questions anyone can face: Do you believe that it is finished? In this episode, we’ll look at the powerful words Jesus spoke from the cross, the proof of His resurrection on Sunday, and the personal decision each of us must make today about who Jesus is and what His finished work means for our lives.

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]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2748 459 full "It is Finished!" || Pastor Alan Brumback "It is Finished!" || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/it-is-finished-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/it-is-finished-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:11:54 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/5a10c7c5-fd98-334f-bd44-d79fd9afa1dc In His final words from the cross, Jesus made a declaration on Friday that was proven on Sunday and now calls for a decision today: will you believe in Jesus or not?

]]> In His final words from the cross, Jesus made a declaration on Friday that was proven on Sunday and now calls for a decision today: will you believe in Jesus or not?

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2667 458 full "It is Finished!" || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Seven Sayings - What Happened on the Cross? - March 29, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Seven Sayings - What Happened on the Cross? - March 29, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-seven-sayings-what-happened-on-the-cross-march-29-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-seven-sayings-what-happened-on-the-cross-march-29-2026/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:53:29 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/417f26bf-9d7e-3fb3-a4d3-02bd24b1654a In today's episode we discuss Pastor Alan's sermon on John 19:28-29; Matthew 27:45-46 and how Jesus' love for us held Him to the cross. 

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]]> In today's episode we discuss Pastor Alan's sermon on John 19:28-29; Matthew 27:45-46 and how Jesus' love for us held Him to the cross. 

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]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2719 457 full "My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" || Pastor Alan Brumback "My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/my-god-why-have-you-forsaken-me-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/my-god-why-have-you-forsaken-me-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:52:09 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/4b2a83fa-afe6-37e7-90ba-f3ccb485f328 No one in human history has ever experienced the level of pain and suffering that Jesus endured on the cross for our sins.

In the fourth and fifth word from the Cross, we see God’s love for us in that Jesus physically and spiritually suffered instead of us.

]]> No one in human history has ever experienced the level of pain and suffering that Jesus endured on the cross for our sins.

In the fourth and fifth word from the Cross, we see God’s love for us in that Jesus physically and spiritually suffered instead of us.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2830 456 full "My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?" || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Seven Sayings - Behold Your Son - March 22, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Seven Sayings - Behold Your Son - March 22, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-seven-sayings-behold-your-son-march-22-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-seven-sayings-behold-your-son-march-22-2026/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:30:17 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/68374cda-b5be-3b0f-8926-c5329b37d87e In today's episode we discuss Pastor Alan's sermon on John 19:23-27 and how Jesus on the cross was the Savior for His closest family members and ultimately all of us.

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]]> In today's episode we discuss Pastor Alan's sermon on John 19:23-27 and how Jesus on the cross was the Savior for His closest family members and ultimately all of us.

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The vision of First Naples is to glorify God by being a multigenerational, multiethnic, multiplying church, that raises up the next generation of disciple makers, church planters, missionaries, and world changers, to reach our Neighbors to the Nations.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2737 455 full "Behold, Your Son" || Pastor Alan Brumback "Behold, Your Son" || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/behold-your-son-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/behold-your-son-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:21:17 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/711cca89-7de6-346c-80a1-ba3d425da434 The third word from the Cross teaches us that Jesus not only died for our sins, but gave us a new life and a forever family.

]]> The third word from the Cross teaches us that Jesus not only died for our sins, but gave us a new life and a forever family.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2744 454 full "Behold, Your Son" || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Seven Sayings - Man on the Middle Cross - March 15, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Seven Sayings - Man on the Middle Cross - March 15, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-seven-sayings-man-on-the-middle-cross-march-15-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-seven-sayings-man-on-the-middle-cross-march-15-2026/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:54:25 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/cef44792-45d9-376d-91fc-19372b6ed86e In today's episode we discuss Pastor Ed Upton's sermon on Luke 23 and the promise that Jesus saves those who put their faith and trust in Him.

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]]> In today's episode we discuss Pastor Ed Upton's sermon on Luke 23 and the promise that Jesus saves those who put their faith and trust in Him.

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]]> Pastor Alan Brumback, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III, and Mark Herzlich false No 2730 1 7 full "Today, You Will Be in Paradise" || Pastor Ed Upton "Today, You Will Be in Paradise" || Pastor Ed Upton https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/today-you-will-be-in-paradise-pastor-ed-upton/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/today-you-will-be-in-paradise-pastor-ed-upton/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:08:59 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/fe7a74e8-4a04-3bab-9d7c-79a038c8b1e1 Luke 23

The Man on the Middle Cross

]]> Luke 23

The Man on the Middle Cross

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 1888 453 full "Today, You Will Be in Paradise" || Pastor Ed Upton Father, Forgive Them! || Dr. Oliver Phipps Father, Forgive Them! || Dr. Oliver Phipps https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/father-forgive-them-dr-oliver-phipps/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/father-forgive-them-dr-oliver-phipps/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:06:04 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/d2e4aa41-4d79-370e-a7c8-d08ac579bb57 Father, Forgive Them! Luke 23:33-34, 19:10

]]> Father, Forgive Them!
Luke 23:33-34, 19:10

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2063 452 full Father, Forgive Them! || Dr. Oliver Phipps Be The Church PodCast - Courage to See - March 1 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Courage to See - March 1 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-to-see-march-1-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-to-see-march-1-2026/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:00:04 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/5481e9e2-ff44-311e-8218-46add3a082e3 Pastor Alan, Pastor Ed Upton, and Mark Herzlich discuss Exodus 33–34, exploring how we can find courage in knowing that although our sin separates us from God, His grace—through a perfect mediator—restores what our sin has destroyed.

 

]]> Pastor Alan, Pastor Ed Upton, and Mark Herzlich discuss Exodus 33–34, exploring how we can find courage in knowing that although our sin separates us from God, His grace—through a perfect mediator—restores what our sin has destroyed.

 

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2560 451 full Courage to See || Pastor Alan Brumback Courage to See || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-to-see-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-to-see-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:18:04 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/839d4b29-3422-313b-a417-fbf064242dd4 In Exodus 33-34, we can have courage to see that even though our sin separates us from God, through a perfect mediator, His grace restores what our sin destroyed.

]]> In Exodus 33-34, we can have courage to see that even though our sin separates us from God, through a perfect mediator, His grace restores what our sin destroyed.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2632 450 full Courage to See || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Courage to Obey - February 22 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Courage to Obey - February 22 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-to-obey-february-22-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-to-obey-february-22-2026/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:52:33 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/dc185f37-d2bc-3d8e-9f76-eb161baf6399 Pastor Alan, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III, and Mark Herzlich discuss Exodus 19-20, where we learn that courage to obey comes from a relationship with God who has rescued us. 

]]> Pastor Alan, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III, and Mark Herzlich discuss Exodus 19-20, where we learn that courage to obey comes from a relationship with God who has rescued us. 

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2487 449 full Courage to Obey || Pastor Alan Brumback Courage to Obey || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-to-obey-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-to-obey-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:42:49 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/5f0fd0ff-4d43-3299-9176-ae920493d26b In Exodus 19-20, we learn that courage to obey comes from a relationship with God who has rescued us.

]]> In Exodus 19-20, we learn that courage to obey comes from a relationship with God who has rescued us.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2916 448 full Courage to Obey || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - What is NEXT? - February 19, 2026 Be The Church PodCast - What is NEXT? - February 19, 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-what-is-next-february-19-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-what-is-next-february-19-2026/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:25:09 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/5909bfd0-46bf-36f1-8146-a6e15188e23d Join Pastor Alan and Mark Herzlich as they dive into the NEXT vision for First Naples. Here you will find clear discussion on what NEXT means for our church and future generations. 

]]> Join Pastor Alan and Mark Herzlich as they dive into the NEXT vision for First Naples. Here you will find clear discussion on what NEXT means for our church and future generations. 

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2242 447 full Courage to Trust || Pastor Alan Brumback Courage to Trust || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-to-trust-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-to-trust-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:20:00 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/17215122-ea45-3f06-b0b4-8ee2a767c8aa In Exodus 16, we find the courage to trust as we confront our discontentment, depend daily on His grace, and delight in resting in Him.

]]> In Exodus 16, we find the courage to trust as we confront our discontentment, depend daily on His grace, and delight in resting in Him.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2818 446 full Courage to Trust || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Courage to move Forward - February 8 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Courage to move Forward - February 8 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-to-move-forward-february-8-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-to-move-forward-february-8-2026/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:58:16 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/a890814e-3711-397c-baf1-b998fbcc43ac Join Pastor Alan, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III, and Mark Herzlich as they discuss this week’s sermon from Exodus 13-14, focusing on the courage to move forward because God’s presence guides us and His power saves us.

]]> Join Pastor Alan, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III, and Mark Herzlich as they discuss this week’s sermon from Exodus 13-14, focusing on the courage to move forward because God’s presence guides us and His power saves us.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2532 445 full Courage in Moving Forward || Pastor Alan Brumback Courage in Moving Forward || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-in-moving-forward-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-in-moving-forward-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:23:36 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/5706691c-804b-3dd1-85d0-74d005c90256 We can have courage to move forward because God’s presence guides us and His power saves us.

]]> We can have courage to move forward because God’s presence guides us and His power saves us.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2863 444 full Courage in Moving Forward || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Courage in the Gospel - February 1 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Courage in the Gospel - February 1 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-in-the-gospel-february-1-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-in-the-gospel-february-1-2026/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:53:00 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/475e4505-2c0c-3b9f-b14e-e520f8fb1585 Join Pastor Alan, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III, and Mark Herzlich as they discuss this week’s sermon from Exodus 11–13, focusing on the Passover and how it relates to the death Jesus died in our place through substitution.

]]> Join Pastor Alan, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III, and Mark Herzlich as they discuss this week’s sermon from Exodus 11–13, focusing on the Passover and how it relates to the death Jesus died in our place through substitution.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2941 443 full Courage in the Gospel || Pastor Alan Brumback Courage in the Gospel || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-in-the-gospel-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-in-the-gospel-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:19:23 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/5c82b9bf-2d4f-372b-bf3c-1f46e3f4abb3 In the Passover, we learn how to have courage in the gospel, because we see that Jesus died the death we deserved to die through substitution, so that we could receive a deliverance we don’t deserve through His salvation.

]]> In the Passover, we learn how to have courage in the gospel, because we see that Jesus died the death we deserved to die through substitution, so that we could receive a deliverance we don’t deserve through His salvation.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2631 441 full Courage in the Gospel || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Courage in Confrontation - January 25 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Courage in Confrontation - January 25 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-in-confrontation-january-25-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-in-confrontation-january-25-2026/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:43:00 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/fed693b0-e8c6-3cd6-855a-873bf89848b8 Join Pastor Alan, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III and Mark Herzlich as they discuss this weeks sermon from Exodus 5-11 - Courage in Confrontation. 

]]> Join Pastor Alan, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III and Mark Herzlich as they discuss this weeks sermon from Exodus 5-11 - Courage in Confrontation. 

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2555 1 1 full Courage in Confrontation || Pastor Alan Brumback Courage in Confrontation || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-in-confrontation-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-in-confrontation-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:40:45 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/cdf2d697-f576-3922-9596-00b3ffcf4255 In Exodus 5-11, God confronts the evil in the world and the idols in our hearts through His justice and kindness.

]]> In Exodus 5-11, God confronts the evil in the world and the idols in our hearts through His justice and kindness.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2768 440 full Courage in Confrontation || Pastor Alan Brumback Be The Church PodCast - Courage in Your Calling - January 18 2026 Be The Church PodCast - Courage in Your Calling - January 18 2026 https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-in-your-calling-january-18-2026/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/be-the-church-podcast-courage-in-your-calling-january-18-2026/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:47:00 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/46cdde4f-8afe-3b92-8267-8c2c2eafd64f Join Pastor Alan, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III and Mark Herzlich as they discuss this weeks sermon from Exodus 3 as we learn that the courage to step into your calling comes from knowing that God has not forgotten you, God has forgiven you, and God will never forsake you.

]]> Join Pastor Alan, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III and Mark Herzlich as they discuss this weeks sermon from Exodus 3 as we learn that the courage to step into your calling comes from knowing that God has not forgotten you, God has forgiven you, and God will never forsake you.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2681 442 full Courage in your Calling || Pastor Alan Brumback Courage in your Calling || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-in-your-calling-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-in-your-calling-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:29:37 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/6ad93191-6aa5-35b5-aa1d-60683bfb1dea In Exodus 3, we learn that the courage to step into your calling comes from knowing that God has not forgotten you, God has forgiven you, and God will never forsake you.

]]> In Exodus 3, we learn that the courage to step into your calling comes from knowing that God has not forgotten you, God has forgiven you, and God will never forsake you.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2607 439 full Courage in your Calling || Pastor Alan Brumback Courage in the Crisis || Pastor Alan Brumback Courage in the Crisis || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-in-the-crisis-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courage-in-the-crisis-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:27:04 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/337804a1-665c-391d-b4ad-893695b79415 In Chapters 1 and 2, we see how God is moving through the crisis and the courageous to set His people free.

]]> In Chapters 1 and 2, we see how God is moving through the crisis and the courageous to set His people free.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2751 438 full Courage in the Crisis || Pastor Alan Brumback Courageous || Pastor Alan Brumback Courageous || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courageous-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/courageous-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:08:18 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/36daccd9-eb41-3afd-9d0e-d4fdad0f9e9b Biblical courage is not the absence of fear in your life, but it is faith fueled obedience in the presence of God.

]]> Biblical courage is not the absence of fear in your life, but it is faith fueled obedience in the presence of God.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2631 437 full Courageous || Pastor Alan Brumback Prince of Peace || Pastor Alan Brumback Prince of Peace || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/prince-of-peace-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/prince-of-peace-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:25:41 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/45d9225b-62ae-30c0-ac97-a00180a8aedd In Jesus, our Prince of Peace, we see the peace that desperately need and that He decisively gives.

]]> In Jesus, our Prince of Peace, we see the peace that desperately need and that He decisively gives.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 1842 436 full Prince of Peace || Pastor Alan Brumback Three Promises for the New Year || Pastor Steve Hayes Three Promises for the New Year || Pastor Steve Hayes https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/three-promises-for-the-new-year-pastor-steve-hayes/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/three-promises-for-the-new-year-pastor-steve-hayes/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:22:15 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/e83cedbf-c820-3e25-9ed1-9335db94d6db A new year is often viewed as the start of new beginnings, new possibilities, and new challenges. This Sunday, Pastor Steve led us through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37. As we start 2026, we start it with a reminder of three promises: that God is good, God is with us, and God is for us.

]]> A new year is often viewed as the start of new beginnings, new possibilities, and new challenges. This Sunday, Pastor Steve led us through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37. As we start 2026, we start it with a reminder of three promises: that God is good, God is with us, and God is for us.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2811 435 full Everlasting Father || Pastor Alan Brumback Everlasting Father || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/everlasting-father-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/everlasting-father-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:51:22 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/37abef29-71b1-350e-95fe-8c519eb61d54 Jesus is our Everlasting Father who founded our salvation and will be forever faithful in our lives.

]]> Jesus is our Everlasting Father who founded our salvation and will be forever faithful in our lives.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2725 434 full Everlasting Father || Pastor Alan Brumback Mighty God || Pastor Alan Brumback Mighty God || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/mighty-god-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/mighty-god-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:25:05 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/81d329d6-9534-3a1d-b8d1-2aad4a1cdc0b Jesus is our Mighty God who fights for us and sets us free by His ultimate victory at the Cross and the Empty Tomb.

]]> Jesus is our Mighty God who fights for us and sets us free by His ultimate victory at the Cross and the Empty Tomb.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2631 433 full Mighty God || Pastor Alan Brumback Wonderful Counselor || Pastor Alan Brumback Wonderful Counselor || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/wonderful-counselor-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/wonderful-counselor-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:04:24 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/6cc3e048-df34-3229-aae2-46a76ff99a90 Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor who gives us hope we can hold on to when we do not know what to do. For us to understand the glory of His Wonderful Counseling, we need to see the gloom of the world’s darkness.

]]> Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor who gives us hope we can hold on to when we do not know what to do. For us to understand the glory of His Wonderful Counseling, we need to see the gloom of the world’s darkness.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2443 432 full Wonderful Counselor || Pastor Alan Brumback Give Thanks at the Table || Pastor Alan Brumback Give Thanks at the Table || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/give-thanks-at-the-table-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/give-thanks-at-the-table-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:41:23 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/b9662f09-e989-38cb-88e3-409f6f7f9589 The Lord's Supper is more than just eating bread and drinking juice. The Lord’s Supper is a way that we give thanks for our freedom purchased by Jesus’ crucifixion and how we give thanks for our future promised by His resurrection.

]]> The Lord's Supper is more than just eating bread and drinking juice. The Lord’s Supper is a way that we give thanks for our freedom purchased by Jesus’ crucifixion and how we give thanks for our future promised by His resurrection.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2662 431 full The Joy of Generosity || Pastor Alan Brumback The Joy of Generosity || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-joy-of-generosity-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-joy-of-generosity-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:25:34 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/110a905a-a7bb-32e2-a2bd-bb580ba37490 Paul teaches that generosity is a partnership that shares, an investment that sows and worship that sacrifices.

]]> Paul teaches that generosity is a partnership that shares, an investment that sows and worship that sacrifices.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2922 430 full The Joy of Generosity || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Contentment || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Contentment || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-contentment-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-contentment-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:37:11 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/123e1871-6769-3e35-9fdf-7cee0915cf18 Paul teaches us that the strength and joy to live life is found in Christ. True contentment is only found in Christ.

]]> Paul teaches us that the strength and joy to live life is found in Christ. True contentment is only found in Christ.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2867 429 full Joy in Contentment || Pastor Alan Brumback Faith, Martyrdom, and Forgiveness || Mark Lanier Faith, Martyrdom, and Forgiveness || Mark Lanier https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/faith-martyrdom-and-forgiveness-mark-lanier/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/faith-martyrdom-and-forgiveness-mark-lanier/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:33:05 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/e96dbb0f-33b4-3d28-bfd1-0e1429effe59 This message challenges followers to live out their faith through forgiveness, reflecting Christ’s character amid adversity.

]]> This message challenges followers to live out their faith through forgiveness, reflecting Christ’s character amid adversity.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2516 428 full Joy in Life || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Life || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-life-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-life-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:27:25 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/23622ff2-831a-3206-844d-3a51b1d35828 Selena Gomez: “Everything I have ever wished for I’ve had and done all of it. But it killed me because there is always Selena. I feel trapped in my own mind.” Paul teaches us that we can have joy in our lives by dealing with conflict, defeating anxiety, and destroying negativity.

]]> Selena Gomez: “Everything I have ever wished for I’ve had and done all of it. But it killed me because there is always Selena. I feel trapped in my own mind.”

Paul teaches us that we can have joy in our lives by dealing with conflict, defeating anxiety, and destroying negativity.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2745 427 full Joy in Life || Pastor Alan Brumback Now What? || Pastor Alan Brumback Now What? || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/now-what-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/now-what-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:50:09 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/cc07a506-cea5-3a59-9d03-7d0f696f41a8 We are going to answer those two basic questions:

 

1. What must I do now to be saved?

2. What must I do next after I am saved?

]]> We are going to answer those two basic questions:

 

1. What must I do now to be saved?

2. What must I do next after I am saved?

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 1539 426 full Joy in the Journey || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in the Journey || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-the-journey-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-the-journey-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:33:19 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/281c865b-31b5-3d04-beb8-4badb31729b7 In Philippians 3:12–21, Paul uses the analogy of running to describe the Christian journey in life. He’s going to teach us how to find joy in the journey and to finish strong, if we’ll learn to press on, watch out, and look up.

]]> In Philippians 3:12–21, Paul uses the analogy of running to describe the Christian journey in life. He’s going to teach us how to find joy in the journey and to finish strong, if we’ll learn to press on, watch out, and look up.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2790 425 full Joy in the Journey || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Knowing Christ || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Knowing Christ || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-knowing-christ-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-knowing-christ-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:11:09 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/9cb5397a-87e5-3227-b415-99261b9018b4 Lasting joy does not come from your resume, but from a right relationship with God through Jesus.

]]> Lasting joy does not come from your resume, but from a right relationship with God through Jesus.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2941 424 full Joy in Knowing Christ || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Faithful Friends || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Faithful Friends || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-faithful-friends-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-faithful-friends-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:34:14 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/6bd86b44-c72c-3085-8d4e-0dc726f1bce7 In these verses, we see three important relationships we need to have and what a faithful friend looks like. A faithful friend intentionally invests, genuinely cares, and sacrificially serves.

]]> In these verses, we see three important relationships we need to have and what a faithful friend looks like. A faithful friend intentionally invests, genuinely cares, and sacrificially serves.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 3044 423 full Joy in Faithful Friends || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Shining Brightly || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Shining Brightly || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-shining-brightly-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-shining-brightly-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:55:15 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/407c1c51-ac2e-3876-bc10-ebb78b6a66bd In Philippians 2:12-18, Paul teaches us how to shine bright in a dark world by working out, shutting up, and pouring out.

]]> In Philippians 2:12-18, Paul teaches us how to shine bright in a dark world by working out, shutting up, and pouring out.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2830 422 full Joy in Shining Brightly || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Humility || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Humility || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-humility-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-humility-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:14:50 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/25f5ee5f-b7c5-372b-83e1-7ca7845048c7 Joy comes through humility by forgetting yourself and focusing on Jesus’ selfless example.

]]> Joy comes through humility by forgetting yourself and focusing on Jesus’ selfless example.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2763 421 full Joy in Humility || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Adversity || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in Adversity || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-adversity-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-adversity-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:18:46 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/556ae01c-ca0d-318c-a4e7-bba5f80809df Paul teaches us how to have unstoppable joy. We have unstoppable joy when we are focused on the progress of the gospel, free by the power of Jesus, and faithful to His purpose for our lives.

]]> Paul teaches us how to have unstoppable joy. We have unstoppable joy when we are focused on the progress of the gospel, free by the power of Jesus, and faithful to His purpose for our lives.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2970 420 full Joy in Adversity || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in the Gospel || Pastor Alan Brumback Joy in the Gospel || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-the-gospel-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/joy-in-the-gospel-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:37:37 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/46905c4d-239e-3dbd-90fc-77e976194402 As believers, we can have joy as partakers of the gospel and partners in the gospel, standing on the promises of the gospel.

]]> As believers, we can have joy as partakers of the gospel and partners in the gospel, standing on the promises of the gospel.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2839 419 full Joy in the Gospel || Pastor Alan Brumback Checking the Right Box: Devotion to Desires || Dr. Ryan Dupeé Checking the Right Box: Devotion to Desires || Dr. Ryan Dupeé https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/checking-the-right-box-devotion-to-desires-dr-ryan-dupee/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/checking-the-right-box-devotion-to-desires-dr-ryan-dupee/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:28:14 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/e0303225-612e-3128-b780-1af095ff4a70 Jesus expects devotion from His disciples, because devotion to Him will produce kingdom desires.

]]> Jesus expects devotion from His disciples, because devotion to Him will produce kingdom desires.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2406 418 full Next || Pastor Alan Brumback Next || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/next-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/next-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:46:26 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/73fae038-db9a-335f-aab8-b4112fcbee58 "If you were the Devil, how would you take the next generation out and ruin them without them even knowing?" (ChatGPT question)

]]> "If you were the Devil, how would you take the next generation out and ruin them without them even knowing?" (ChatGPT question)

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2744 417 full Next || Pastor Alan Brumback Better than Life || Pastor Alan Brumback Better than Life || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/better-than-life-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/better-than-life-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:39:17 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/53c312fc-9e86-3a8c-9702-2794e94691c2 Psalm 63 teaches us that the secret to satisfaction in life is to always be desperate for God, delight in God, and depend on God.

]]> Psalm 63 teaches us that the secret to satisfaction in life is to always be desperate for God, delight in God, and depend on God.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2793 416 full Better than Life || Pastor Alan Brumback Up! || Pastor Alan Brumback Up! || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/up-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/up-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:12:33 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/16d8ae33-fc08-3722-b746-a136f55b0d46 Psalm 40 teaches us to remember God’s faithfulness in the past and His promises in the future to give us hope in the present.

]]> Psalm 40 teaches us to remember God’s faithfulness in the past and His promises in the future to give us hope in the present.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2464 415 full Up! || Pastor Alan Brumback Let the Peoples Praise You, O God! || Peter Ku Let the Peoples Praise You, O God! || Peter Ku https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/let-the-peoples-praise-you-o-god-peter-ku/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/let-the-peoples-praise-you-o-god-peter-ku/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:31:29 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/4dce6c30-3977-3ba4-b379-a0fb3572976a Psalm 67:1-7

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him!

]]> Psalm 67:1-7

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him!

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2328 414 full Let the Peoples Praise You, O God! || Peter Ku The Goodness of God || Pastor Alan Brumback The Goodness of God || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-goodness-of-god-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-goodness-of-god-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:05:07 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/68591479-09ac-3ad5-bdbb-923ea7ffd937 Psalm 34 is an invitation to enjoy the goodness of God by exalting Him with others and experiencing Him yourself.

]]> Psalm 34 is an invitation to enjoy the goodness of God by exalting Him with others and experiencing Him yourself.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 3073 413 full The Goodness of God || Pastor Alan Brumback The Joy || Pastor Alan Brumback The Joy || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-joy-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-joy-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:31:57 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/9b8093b0-4968-3bb0-92cb-3950421411e5 Psalm 16 tells us that we can find the path of life that leads to joy by running to our refuge, remembering our blessings, and resting in our person.

]]> Psalm 16 tells us that we can find the path of life that leads to joy by running to our refuge, remembering our blessings, and resting in our person.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2951 412 full The Joy || Pastor Alan Brumback Made For More || Pastor Alan Brumback Made For More || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/made-for-more-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/made-for-more-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:18:22 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/0672a396-f2ae-3aa7-a7dc-6fd7474065ea Psalm 8 teaches us that God is infinitely glorious, yet He’s personally mindful of you. The bigger you see who God is, the better you understand who you are.

]]> Psalm 8 teaches us that God is infinitely glorious, yet He’s personally mindful of you. The bigger you see who God is, the better you understand who you are.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2558 411 full Made For More || Pastor Alan Brumback Fear is not my Future || Pastor Alan Brumback Fear is not my Future || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/fear-is-not-my-future-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/fear-is-not-my-future-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:48:21 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/d781e758-a6b6-3451-aa33-61d704c2958e Psalm 3 teaches us to talk to God about our fear, see your fear through God, and talk to our fears about God. Name it, Frame it, Tame it.

]]> Psalm 3 teaches us to talk to God about our fear, see your fear through God, and talk to our fears about God. Name it, Frame it, Tame it.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2692 410 full Fear is not my Future || Pastor Alan Brumback That’s My King || Pastor Alan Brumback That’s My King || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/that-s-my-king-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/that-s-my-king-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:57:58 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/c5e1e714-451e-3011-9349-a5ab72d8cea2 Psalm 2 tells us that we have a King that we don’t want but desperately need.

]]> Psalm 2 tells us that we have a King that we don’t want but desperately need.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2202 409 full That’s My King || Pastor Alan Brumback Walk this Way || Pastor Alan Brumback Walk this Way || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/walk-this-way-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/walk-this-way-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:22:24 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/710a76dc-be53-3b06-a676-da28f2f4aabb Psalm 1 sets a contrast between two ways of living that have two different outcomes. One way leads to blessing and the other way leads to brokenness. The call of the book of Psalms is to choose which path you will take: blessing or brokenness.

]]> Psalm 1 sets a contrast between two ways of living that have two different outcomes. One way leads to blessing and the other way leads to brokenness. The call of the book of Psalms is to choose which path you will take: blessing or brokenness.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2438 408 full Walk this Way || Pastor Alan Brumback Lessons From a Father || Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys, Jr. Lessons From a Father || Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys, Jr. https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/lessons-from-a-father-pastor-thomas-eugene-keys-jr/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/lessons-from-a-father-pastor-thomas-eugene-keys-jr/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:16:36 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/4a1e5e38-dd67-3451-a09d-d12caf215bf4 Lessons From a Father 1 Chronicles 3:1-3; 9

]]> Lessons From a Father
1 Chronicles 3:1-3; 9

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2226 407 full Why God, do I still sin? || Pastor Alan Brumback Why God, do I still sin? || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-god-do-i-still-sin-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-god-do-i-still-sin-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:16:36 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/c3e7981c-b8db-3bab-bda8-97e80447fc25 In Chapter 7, we see the reality of sin in the believer and the rescue of the believer from sin.

]]> In Chapter 7, we see the reality of sin in the believer and the rescue of the believer from sin.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2375 406 full Why God, do I still sin? || Pastor Alan Brumback Why do Good People go to Hell? || Pastor Alan Brumback Why do Good People go to Hell? || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-do-good-people-go-to-hell-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-do-good-people-go-to-hell-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:15:46 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/c0243380-4fe4-3056-950e-d5ebb43ee578 Both Paul and John believed in Hell, and they teach us that Hell is reasonable and horrible, but avoidable because of God’s grace.

]]> Both Paul and John believed in Hell, and they teach us that Hell is reasonable and horrible, but avoidable because of God’s grace.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2667 405 full Why do Good People go to Hell? || Pastor Alan Brumback Jesus is the Only Way || Aaron Watkins Jesus is the Only Way || Aaron Watkins https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/jesus-is-the-only-way-aaron-watkins/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/jesus-is-the-only-way-aaron-watkins/#comments Mon, 26 May 2025 15:03:12 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/e10eb59f-3f56-3662-a969-c6897ce74ad6 The path to salvation has nothing to do with what you do, but everything to do with who you receive.

]]> The path to salvation has nothing to do with what you do, but everything to do with who you receive.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2196 404 full Jesus is the Only Way || Aaron Watkins Why God, if you are good, do bad things happen? || Pastor Alan Brumback Why God, if you are good, do bad things happen? || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-god-if-you-are-good-do-bad-things-happen-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-god-if-you-are-good-do-bad-things-happen-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 19 May 2025 14:40:06 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/dc555b7b-3f19-384f-abe8-5acce42bfbf4 When it comes to evil and suffering, there is a problem that we need to overcome and a perspective that we need to have to trust the promise of Romans 8:28.

]]> When it comes to evil and suffering, there is a problem that we need to overcome and a perspective that we need to have to trust the promise of Romans 8:28.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2621 403 full Why God, if you are good, do bad things happen? || Pastor Alan Brumback Why God, if I am your child, am I sick? || Pastor Alan Brumback Why God, if I am your child, am I sick? || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-god-if-i-am-your-child-am-i-sick-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-god-if-i-am-your-child-am-i-sick-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 16:40:09 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/12819306-70f5-3745-a70e-77638a47a793 Today, we learn that sickness is a part of living in a shattered world, where people suffer in the shadows, but can find healing in the suffering Savior.

]]> Today, we learn that sickness is a part of living in a shattered world, where people suffer in the shadows, but can find healing in the suffering Savior.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2640 402 full Why God, if I am your child, am I sick? || Pastor Alan Brumback Why God, if I am saved by faith, do I need to be Baptized? || Pastor Alan Brumback Why God, if I am saved by faith, do I need to be Baptized? || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-god-if-i-am-saved-by-faith-do-i-need-to-be-baptized-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-god-if-i-am-saved-by-faith-do-i-need-to-be-baptized-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Tue, 06 May 2025 00:32:43 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/a9d1b055-bcb8-3b68-8649-cbd095a10cb0 Baptism is important because it identifies us with Christ, illustrates our salvation, and declares the gospel.

]]> Baptism is important because it identifies us with Christ, illustrates our salvation, and declares the gospel.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2389 401 full Why God, if I am saved by faith, do I need to be Baptized? || Pastor Alan Brumback Why God, if you exist, can I not see you? || Pastor Alan Brumback Why God, if you exist, can I not see you? || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-god-if-you-exist-can-i-not-see-you-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/why-god-if-you-exist-can-i-not-see-you-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:54:41 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/02970391-7d12-3515-8185-9e0708211cfd Romans 1 gives us both clues for God’s existence and the causes for unbelief.

]]> Romans 1 gives us both clues for God’s existence and the causes for unbelief.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2550 400 full Why God, if you exist, can I not see you? || Pastor Alan Brumback A Better Jonah Has Come (Resurrection Sunday) || Pastor Alan Brumback A Better Jonah Has Come (Resurrection Sunday) || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/a-better-jonah-has-come-resurrection-sunday-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/a-better-jonah-has-come-resurrection-sunday-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:07:25 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/76b08190-722b-38be-b0cc-b07da02b2fd5 What would it take for you to truly believe in Jesus and surrender your life to Him? In Matthew 12, Jesus will be challenged by his skeptics, and He is going to point them to a strange sign that points back to Him as the Savior of the World.

]]> What would it take for you to truly believe in Jesus and surrender your life to Him?

In Matthew 12, Jesus will be challenged by his skeptics, and He is going to point them to a strange sign that points back to Him as the Savior of the World.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2211 399 full A Better Jonah Has Come (Resurrection Sunday) || Pastor Alan Brumback The Cross has the Final Word || Pastor Alan Brumback The Cross has the Final Word || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-cross-has-the-final-word-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-cross-has-the-final-word-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:04:42 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/e1066bcc-f4c3-3a0b-b97d-e9d6f7556f0c The Cross of Jesus gives us the final word, “It is finished,” which gives us strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

]]> The Cross of Jesus gives us the final word, “It is finished,” which gives us strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 1332 398 full The Cross has the Final Word || Pastor Alan Brumback The Sad Case of Self-Righteousness || Pastor Alan Brumback The Sad Case of Self-Righteousness || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-sad-case-of-self-righteousness-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-sad-case-of-self-righteousness-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:32:39 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/8f1e5239-088b-334f-915d-eb14a8acf0b6 In Chapter 4, we see Jonah’s rage is met by God’s response that is both painful and loving for Jonah.

]]> In Chapter 4, we see Jonah’s rage is met by God’s response that is both painful and loving for Jonah.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2812 397 full The Sad Case of Self-Righteousness || Pastor Alan Brumback The Surprising Grace of God || Pastor Alan Brumback The Surprising Grace of God || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-surprising-grace-of-god-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-surprising-grace-of-god-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:39:59 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/ebc6812b-f6ab-359f-9717-c7b4bc98bd36 In Chapter 3, we see that God can use and save anyone because He has a heart for everyone, even if we do not.

]]> In Chapter 3, we see that God can use and save anyone because He has a heart for everyone, even if we do not.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2662 396 full The Surprising Grace of God || Pastor Alan Brumback Lessons Learned from Inside a Fish || Pastor Alan Brumback Lessons Learned from Inside a Fish || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/lessons-learned-from-inside-a-fish-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/lessons-learned-from-inside-a-fish-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:00:45 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/e958cd1c-b7e0-3e6c-8d6a-1d7eae92d7bf Chapter 2 shows us how God’s gracious plan gave Jonah a new perspective to get him where he needed to be.

]]> Chapter 2 shows us how God’s gracious plan gave Jonah a new perspective to get him where he needed to be.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2551 395 full Lessons Learned from Inside a Fish || Pastor Alan Brumback Man on the Run || Pastor Alan Brumback Man on the Run || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/man-on-the-run-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/man-on-the-run-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:40:51 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/c98ab2d3-1282-33a7-9708-d2015a8c9829 Is there something in your life that you know God wants you to do, but you don’t want to do? Chapter one teaches us that Jonah, a prophet God’s called to go to a people he loved, had a problem that caused him to disobey and yet God pursued him by His grace even though Jonah did not deserve it.

]]> Is there something in your life that you know God wants you to do, but you don’t want to do?

Chapter one teaches us that Jonah, a prophet God’s called to go to a people he loved, had a problem that caused him to disobey and yet God pursued him by His grace even though Jonah did not deserve it.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2617 394 full Man on the Run || Pastor Alan Brumback The Greatest Love Story Ever Told || Kevin Taylor The Greatest Love Story Ever Told || Kevin Taylor https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-greatest-love-story-ever-told-kevin-taylor/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/the-greatest-love-story-ever-told-kevin-taylor/#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:55:10 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/dc75a788-f9f5-311e-adcb-ffe5855454ae In John 3:16, we see the greatest love story ever told: the origination, the motivation, the demonstration, the invitation, the qualification, and the ultimate glorification.

]]> In John 3:16, we see the greatest love story ever told: the origination, the motivation, the demonstration, the invitation, the qualification, and the ultimate glorification.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 3091 393 full Functional Faith and How are the People || Chris Lowery Functional Faith and How are the People || Chris Lowery https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-how-are-the-people-chris-lowery/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-how-are-the-people-chris-lowery/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:46:54 -0400 fbcn.podbean.com/31955026-cf55-3f63-8896-e8b947f08a5a What’s on James’ heart at the end of his letter is, “How are the people? How is their relationship with God?”

]]> What’s on James’ heart at the end of his letter is, “How are the people? How is their relationship with God?”

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2321 392 full Functional Faith and How are the People || Chris Lowery Functional Faith and our Time || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and our Time || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-our-time-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-our-time-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:21:36 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/12b2a9c3-4bd1-3e20-bb9b-3e20ca0b5b3e James teaches us about the delusion of living like we are God and the delight of submitting our lives to God.

]]> James teaches us about the delusion of living like we are God and the delight of submitting our lives to God.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2623 391 full Functional Faith and our Time || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and our Fighting || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and our Fighting || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-our-fighting-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-our-fighting-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:03:39 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/93502aa0-5d33-3f8e-9542-6dc0c7180eb2 James wants us to understand the cause and core of our conflict with others so that we can find the cure we need in the grace of God.

]]> James wants us to understand the cause and core of our conflict with others so that we can find the cure we need in the grace of God.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2721 390 full Functional Faith and our Fighting || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and our Thinking || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and our Thinking || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-our-thinking-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-our-thinking-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:25:11 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/a4777659-b295-371a-b341-857920d86725 James tells us what Godly wisdom is, why we need it, and how to get it.

]]> James tells us what Godly wisdom is, why we need it, and how to get it.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2832 389 full Functional Faith and our Thinking || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and Your Tongue || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and Your Tongue || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-your-tongue-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-your-tongue-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:02:44 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/73eb1b7d-781f-361a-a579-474452bb7f4b Real faith in Jesus should change how we speak to and about other people. James teaches us that what we say is powerful, it points to the condition of our hearts and it pushes us to our need for Jesus to be healed.

]]> Real faith in Jesus should change how we speak to and about other people. James teaches us that what we say is powerful, it points to the condition of our hearts and it pushes us to our need for Jesus to be healed.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2878 388 full Functional Faith and Your Tongue || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and Your Testimony || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and Your Testimony || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-your-testimony-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-your-testimony-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:15:34 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/7f148c7b-47f4-35bd-a411-15091a8be445 James teaches us that there is a difference between fake faith and real faith. James teaches us that fake faith is dead and demonic, and that real faith is dynamic.

]]> James teaches us that there is a difference between fake faith and real faith. James teaches us that fake faith is dead and demonic, and that real faith is dynamic.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2913 387 full Functional Faith and Your Testimony || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and the Treatment of Others || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and the Treatment of Others || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-the-treatment-of-others-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-the-treatment-of-others-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:27:24 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/923aef99-e749-386e-9f59-5d64ae0fbcd6 How are we going to reach our community for Jesus if we mistreat people at church? James is teaching us that the proof that we have been transformed by the Gospel is seen in how we treat other people, especially people who are unlike us and people that we do not like.

]]> How are we going to reach our community for Jesus if we mistreat people at church?

James is teaching us that the proof that we have been transformed by the Gospel is seen in how we treat other people, especially people who are unlike us and people that we do not like.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2686 386 full Functional Faith and the Treatment of Others || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and the Truth || Pastor Alan Brumback Functional Faith and the Truth || Pastor Alan Brumback https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-the-truth-pastor-alan-brumback/ https://fbcn.podbean.com/e/functional-faith-and-the-truth-pastor-alan-brumback/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:00:22 -0500 fbcn.podbean.com/4d2b9d1c-1fd7-3cd2-9551-d65e6bb9009e Spiritual blessings and lasting freedom come to those who receive and obey the truth of God’s Word.

]]> Spiritual blessings and lasting freedom come to those who receive and obey the truth of God’s Word.

]]> First Baptist Church Naples, FL false No 2788 385 full Functional Faith and the Truth || Pastor Alan Brumback