The Passover Lamb – From the Beginning Week 8
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on October 26, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. In Exodus 12, the Passover shows us a remarkable picture: the blood of the lamb marking Israel’s homes so that God Himself would stand between them and judgment. This event points forward to Jesus, the Lamb of God, whose shed blood now stands between us and our sin, cleansing us and giving us new life.
As you watch this week's message, consider these two questions:
1. In what ways do these verses challenge or confirm my view of God’s goodness and mercy?
2. How is God inviting me to place fresh trust in the protective covering of Christ’s sacrifice?
The Greatest Sacrifice – From the Beginning Week 7
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on October 19, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. In Genesis 22, God searched Abraham’s heart, inviting him to trust completely by surrendering what he loved most, his son, Isaac. This moment foreshadows the ultimate act of love, when God gave His own Son, Jesus, for the redemption of humanity.
As you watch this week's message, consider these two questions:
1. Are there areas of my life where I’m settling for less than God’s best for me?
2. How have seasons of blessing and hardships shaped my view of God?
The God of Promises – From the Beginning Week 6
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on October 12, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. Genesis 15 reveals Abram's ongoing struggle to walk by faith, even as he's surrounded by doubt, fear, and uncertainty. Yet through it all, God proves Himself faithful to His promises.
As you watch this week's message, consider these two questions:
1. Do you struggle to believe that God will keep His promises? What makes it hard to trust?
2. Can you recall a time when you saw God’s timing was better than your own, even if it didn’t make sense at the time?
Walking In Faith – From the Beginning Week 5
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on October 5, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week’s message centers on faith, illustrated through the story of Abram in Genesis 12. Walking in faith means more than just following God’s call, it’s about trusting His promises, even when they don't make sense.
As you watch this week's message, consider these two questions:
1. What step of faith is God calling you towards in this season?
2. How do you respond when God's promises don't make sense or seem so far away?
Noah + Second Chances – From the Beginning Week 4
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on September 28, 2025, by Pastor Oscar Navarro. This week's message highlights the powerful truth that God's wrath and mercy are deeply connected, meeting at their fullest expression on the cross through Jesus. The story of Noah and the flood reveals that God is not only just, but also the God of second chances.
As you watch this week's message, consider these two questions:
1. How have you seen God offering you new beginnings in your life?
2. The ark was a place of safety during the flood. How do you find safety and peace in God, especially in hard times?
The Rescuer – From the Beginning Week 3
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on September 21, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week, we see that even as sin first enters the world, God draws near, speaking words of hope and life and the promise of Jesus who would rescue.
As you watch this week's message, consider these two questions:
1. Do you tend to view God's provision in your life through the lens of abundance or scarcity? Why?
2. How can you spend time this week reflecting on God's covering over you and His promise to restore and redeem?
Image Bearers – From the Beginning Week 2
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on September 14, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week, we reflect on the profound truth that humanity is created in the image of God. This reality has a significant impact on how we view ourselves and how we see others.
As you watch this week's message, consider these two questions:
1. What would change if I truly embraced that my identity is rooted in being God's image bearer?
2. What would change in my family, friendships, or workplace if I consistently recognized God's image in others?
One Epic Story – From the Beginning Week 1
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on September 7, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week kicks off our brand new series looking at Jesus through the lens of the Old Testament. Beginning in Luke 24, we dive into how the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is one epic story of God’s pursuit of humanity. From the very beginning, Scripture reveals, foreshadows, and ultimately centers on Jesus.
Joy in Contentment – Philippians Week 8
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on August 31, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week’s message from Philippians 4:10–21 highlighted Paul’s teaching that true contentment isn’t based on our circumstances, but is developed through the intentional practice of gratitude.
Joy in Dwelling – Philippians Week 7
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on August 24, 2025, by Pastor Oscar Navarro. This week’s message from Philippians 4:1-9 reminded us that even in anxious seasons, we can experience true joy by receiving and resting in the peace that Jesus offers us.
Joy in the Journey – Philippians Week 6
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on August 10, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. In this week’s message from Philippians 3:1-11, we see that salvation is a gift from Jesus and our joy rests in the reality that there is nothing we can do to earn it.
Joy in Grace – Philippians Week 5
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on August 10, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. In this week’s message from Philippians 3:1-11, we see that salvation is a gift from Jesus and our joy rests in the reality that there is nothing we can do to earn it.
Joy in Purpose – Philippians Week 4
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on August 3, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This Sunday, as we studied Philippians 2:12–30, we discovered that true joy comes when we live not for ourselves, but for the purposes God designed us for.
Joy in Humility – Philippians Week 3
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on July 27, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This Sunday, as we studied Philippians 1:27–2:11, we were reminded that humility isn’t a passive act, but active. It calls us to truly know others and to discover what it means to serve those around us.
Joy in Suffering – Philippians Week 2
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on July 20, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This Sunday, we explored Philippians 1:12–26 and reflected on Paul's encouragement that even in seasons of difficulty, we can choose hope and strive to be a blessing to others.
Joy in Partnership – Philippians Week 1
Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on July 13, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This Sunday, we kicked off our new series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. In our first message, we explored Philippians 1:1–11 and reflected on the powerful truth that we can have a far greater impact in our city when we partner together.