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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Sheep and the Goats – Parables of Jesus Week 10

Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on June 29, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week, we reflected on the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25). Through this teaching, Jesus warns us against empty religious rituals and instead calls us into a genuine relationship with Him.

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The Good Samaritan – Parables of Jesus Week 9

Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on June 22, 2025, by Pastor Markel Croston. This week, we reflected on the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10) and the radical love and compassion Jesus calls us to display to others.

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The Bags of Gold – Parables of Jesus Week 8

Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on June 15, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week, we reflected on the Parable of the Bags of Gold (Matthew 25), where we are reminded that Jesus entrusts each of us unique gifts, abilities and talents and calls us to use those for His Kingdom.

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The Workers in the Vineyard – Parables of Jesus Week 7

Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on June 8, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week, we reflected on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard(Matthew 20), where Jesus calls us live with a posture of gratitude versus envy.

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The Unmerciful Servant – Parables of Jesus Week 6

Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on June 1, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week, we reflected on the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18), where Jesus calls us to cultivate a heart of forgiveness.

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The Wedding Feast – Parables of Jesus Week 5

Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on May 25, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week, we reflected on the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Luke 14), where Jesus invites us to consider how we see ourselves and others and whether there's room at our tables.

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Prodigal Sons – Parables of Jesus Week 4

Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on May 18, 2025, by Pastor Oscar Navarro. This week, we explored the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15). Both sons faced barriers to God’s love – one trapped by shame over his past, the other by pride in his righteousness. Jesus reveals that God's love and mercy are not earned but freely given, a gift to be received.

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Prayer and Justice – Parables of Jesus Week 3

Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on May 11, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week we looked at the Parable of the Persistent Widow from Luke 18. We recognize that there is injustice in this world and Jesus calls us to remain faithful and to put our trust in Him because He is a good and just God.

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Which Soil? – Parables of Jesus Week 2

Sunday message from Community Church Playa given on May 4, 2025, by Pastor Amen Bains. This week we looked at the Parable of the Sower, where Jesus calls us to examine the condition of our hearts and our openness to receiving His Word.

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