First Naples Podcast

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, 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.

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. 🗒️Additional re...

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.

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

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

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. 🗒️Addition...

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

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.  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...

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.

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...

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.

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. 🗒️Additio...

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 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/...

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 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 we...

Who we are should dictate how we live.

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.

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:...

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

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...

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 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...

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.