First Naples Podcast

Why do Good People go to Hell? || Pastor Alan Brumback

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

Jesus is the Only Way || Aaron Watkins

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

Why God, if you are good, do bad things happen? || Pastor Alan Brumback

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.

Why God, if I am your child, am I sick? || Pastor Alan Brumback

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.

Why God, if I am saved by faith, do I need to be Baptized? || Pastor Alan Brumback

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

Why God, if you exist, can I not see you? || Pastor Alan Brumback

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

A Better Jonah Has Come (Resurrection Sunday) || Pastor Alan Brumback

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.

The Cross has the Final Word || Pastor Alan Brumback

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

The Sad Case of Self-Righteousness || Pastor Alan Brumback

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

The Surprising Grace of God || Pastor Alan Brumback

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

Lessons Learned from Inside a Fish || Pastor Alan Brumback

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

Man on the Run || Pastor Alan Brumback

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.

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told || Kevin Taylor

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.

Functional Faith and How are the People || Chris Lowery

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

Functional Faith and our Time || Pastor Alan Brumback

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