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By: Newbury Park First Christian Church
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We exist to help people find and follow Jesus. Stay connected to the heart of Newbury Park First Christian by following our weekly messages. Encounter God, Experience Community, Extend Compassion.Copyright © 2011 Ken LaMont. All rights reserved. Spirituality
Episodes
  • Who Is Jesus?: Hidden Faith’s True Reward (Devan Bumstead) E10
    Jun 14 2026

    In a culture obsessed with being seen, Jesus calls us back to hidden faith. Pastor Devan explores Matthew 6:1-16, challenging us to examine our motives behind any spiritual practice we engage in. Are we doing these to be noticed by others, or to genuinely connect with God? When we seek the Father's approval in the secret place rather than chasing earthly applause, we discover the reward our souls truly long for—His "atta boy" that satisfies like nothing else can.

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    39 mins
  • Who Is Jesus?: Love Your Enemies (Devan Bumstead) E09
    Jun 7 2026

    In this powerful message from the "Who Is Jesus?" series, we explore one of Jesus' most counter-cultural teachings: loving our enemies. Through Matthew 5:38-44, we discover that Jesus isn't calling us to be doormats, but to engage in creative, non-violent resistance that exposes injustice while seeking reconciliation over revenge.

    Drawing from the Civil Rights Movement and examining the cultural context of "turning the other cheek," "giving your coat," and "going the extra mile," this sermon reveals how Jesus' radical approach to enemies transforms both victim and perpetrator. The core challenge: Can we hate the darkness without hating the person trapped inside it?

    Because while we were still God's enemies, Christ died for us—and now calls us to love others with that same extravagant grace.

    Matthew 5:38-44

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    To help support the ongoing work of NPFCC and our mission partners around the globe, you can make a donation at npfcc.org/give

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    41 mins
  • Who Is Jesus?: Heart of the Matter (Rudy Haygood) E08
    May 31 2026

    In this powerful message from Matthew 5, Pastor Rudy explores Jesus' teaching on anger and reconciliation from the Sermon on the Mount. Discover how repentance isn't just a one-time act but a lifestyle of continually turning back to God. Learn why "rage is the practice of making others less" while worship makes God big—and why we can't do both simultaneously. This sermon challenges us to move beyond behavior modification to actually partaking in God's divine nature, emphasizing that reconciliation is both a prerequisite to authentic worship and the pathway to true freedom. Whether you're wrestling with anger, broken relationships, or simply want to understand what it means to be a citizen of God's kingdom, this message offers biblical wisdom for living without hostility toward others' souls.

    Key takeaway: Hurt people hurt people, but saved people bless people.

    For more information about our church, visit npfcc.org

    To help support the ongoing work of NPFCC and our mission partners around the globe, you can make a donation at npfcc.org/give

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    34 mins
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