Peter denied Jesus three times, yet after the resurrection, Jesus went looking for him. He made breakfast on the shore, sat with Peter, and asked a simple question three times: "Do you love me?" In this message from John 21, Pastor Kirt Anderson unpacks what that moment reveals about how God responds to our worst failures, and what it means that Jesus used different words for love each time he asked.

Pastor Kirt also reflects on Jesus' words about aging and death, and what it looks like to face the end of life with genuine faith. Drawing from decades of ministry and sitting with people in their final days, he shares why the resurrection is not just a doctrine but a living hope.

What does a good church leader actually do? In this message, Pastor Dan Edmondson preaches from Hebrews 13:17-21 and gives an honest, personal look at the work of pastoral care, including late-night hospital runs, hospice visits, and the weight of standing before a congregation and saying "thus saith the Lord." He also shares a very real kidney stone story that you will not forget. Whether you are exploring faith for the first time or have been attending church for years, this message will challenge and encourage you.

Pastor Dan walks through two qualities of healthy leaders and four practical ways church members can strengthen their community, all drawn directly from the text. If you have ever wondered whether church leadership is worth trusting, or what it even means to be a good member of a church, this is a message worth watching from start to finish. Naples Community Church meets at 849 7th Ave S in Naples, FL. We would love to have you join us in person or online.

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Kirt Anderson preaches from Luke 24 and asks one of the most important questions anyone can wrestle with: did Jesus actually rise from the dead, and does it matter? He walks through the morning of the resurrection, noting that even the disciples who were there struggled to comprehend what had happened. Peter ran to the tomb and left wondering. The women were the first to see it and declare it. And even in the upper room, the risen Jesus had to show his hands and his side before the disciples could believe. The resurrection was not wishful thinking. It was a reality so strange and unexpected that the people closest to it could barely take it in.

Pastor Kirt also takes on one of the most common modern positions: that we can admire Jesus as a great moral teacher while setting aside his claims to be the Son of God. Drawing on C.S. Lewis, he makes the case that this option was never really on the table. Jesus did not leave room for it. The resurrection is the verification of everything Jesus said and did, and Pastor Kirt closes with a personal testimony of how that same resurrection power met him as a guilt-ridden teenager in a chapel, and changed everything. If you have questions about faith, doubt, or what Easter is really about, this message is for you.

On Palm Sunday, the crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem expecting a political liberator who would overthrow Roman rule and restore Israel's independence. Jesus had something entirely different in mind, and it cost him everything. Pastor Kirt Anderson unpacks why the King who shattered every expectation ultimately fulfilled the deepest longing of every human heart.

In Luke 19, a despised tax collector named Zacchaeus climbs a tree — not to ask Jesus for anything, but simply to catch a glimpse of Him. Pastor Kirt Anderson uses this familiar story to draw a sharp contrast between those who approach faith as a tool to get what they already want and those who seek Jesus Himself. The result of genuinely encountering Christ, as Zacchaeus discovered, is not just a changed behavior — it's a changed identity.

In a world where digital filters and "blended reality" make it increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction, Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek explores the unchanging truths of the Christian faith. Drawing from the opening chapter of Ephesians, this message highlights that our sense of self is not found in our DNA or our worldly accomplishments, but in our God-given origin and destiny. By understanding that we are chosen, redeemed, and secured by Christ, we can move from the anxiety of the unknown into the peace of God’s perfect plan.

Through the familiar story of the Good Samaritan, this message reminds us that loving our neighbor is more than a concept—it’s a calling. Jesus challenges the temptation to justify ourselves while ignoring the suffering around us. Instead of indifference, we are called to compassion for “the least of these.” God often places hurting people directly in our path, inviting us to respond with mercy. May we be the people who go and do the same.

In a world where tragedy, sickness, and injustice often make us ask “why,” Jesus reminds us in Luke 13 that suffering is not a simple cause-and-effect result of personal sin, but a reality of living in a fallen world. Rather than searching for explanations, Christ calls us to repentance—not as a way to avoid hardship, but to be spiritually ready and rooted in Him when hardship comes. True repentance is a turning and a transformation, letting go of the idols and self-reliance that shape us so we can become who God created us to be. Through stories of redemption and real-life testimony, we see that this turning can be a process, but it leads to joy, purpose, and a life lived for God’s glory. When we live in that relationship with Christ, we gain the hope that no matter what happens in this life, our eternal future is secure.

This week’s message reminded us that there’s a deeper reality to our lives and faith—one that’s rooted in communion with God through prayer. In Luke 11, the disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray, and He gives both a pattern (the Lord’s Prayer) and an invitation to persistent prayer: keep asking, seeking, and knocking, even when heaven feels silent. We’re reminded that God isn’t distant—He is a loving Father—and prayer shapes us into humble people who surrender our will, seek forgiveness, and rely on the Holy Spirit. We also heard a powerful testimony from Dominic about how God used an unexpected diagnosis to lead her into deeper surrender and how the faithful prayers of God’s people became tangible strength through miracle after miracle. In the end, we pray because life is uncertain, God is faithful, and we cannot trust—or pray—enough.

Continuing through the Gospel of Luke, this message explores the remarkable faith of the Roman centurion who trusted that Jesus could heal with “just a word.” In a world divided by power, politics, and social barriers, his humility and compassion reveal a faith that Jesus declares greater than any in Israel. The sermon reminds us that true prayer is not about eloquence or length, but simple, sincere trust in God’s authority and care. Through the power of God’s Word—from creation to Christ to the prayers of His people—we are invited to speak life, healing, and hope for others. Keep praying, keep trusting, and never doubt that God works through even the simplest prayer.