First Naples Podcast

Is There More? || Aaron Watkins

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.

Be The Church PodCast - Blessed Assurance in Jesus - May 17, 2026

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. 
🗒️Additional resources from this week:
YouVersion notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49608969
Sermon video replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX8jt6fkBWA
To Connect with us, please visit us at firstnaples.org
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.

Blessed Assurance in Jesus || Pastor Alan Brumback

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.

Be The Church PodCast - Living for a Legacy of Faith - May 10, 2026

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.
🗒️Additional resources from this week:
YouVersion notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49605839
Sermon video replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4YhSm8OmE0
To Connect with us, please visit us at firstnaples.org
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.

Living for a Legacy of Faith || Pastor Alan Brumback

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.

Be The Church PodCast - Living Obediently - May 3, 2026

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. 
🗒️Additional resources from this week:
YouVersion notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49602380
Sermon video replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5iRMPC8ir4
To Connect with us, please visit us at firstnaples.org
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.

Living Obediently || Pastor Alan Brumback

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.

Be The Church PodCast - Live In Your New Identity - April 26, 2026

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.
🗒️Additional resources from this week:
YouVersion notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49600428
Sermon video replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf_aCiMj8D8
To Connect with us, please visit us at firstnaples.org
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.

Live in Your New Identity || Dr. Edward Upton

Who we are should dictate how we live.

Live with Love || Pastor Alan Brumback

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.

Be The Church PodCast - Live Alive - - April 12, 2026

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.
🗒️Additional resources from this week:
YouVersion notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49592072
Sermon video replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx5bZSwrexo
To Connect with us, please visit us at firstnaples.org
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.

Live Alive || Pastor Alan Brumback

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

Be The Church PodCast - Seven Sayings - Do you believe that “It is Finished”? - April 5, 2026

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.
🗒️Additional resources from this week:
YouVersion notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49588346
Sermon video replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpLJ2sxkF0s
To Connect with us, please visit us at firstnaples.org
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.

"It is Finished!" || Pastor Alan Brumback

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?

Be The Church PodCast - Seven Sayings - What Happened on the Cross? - March 29, 2026

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. 
🗒️Additional resources from this week:
YouVersion notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49584773
Sermon video replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQZLSlMRYJU
To Connect with us, please visit us at firstnaples.org
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.