Island ECC Podcast

As a follower of Christ, there is the possibility of living above the fray. Choosing to tether your sense of confidence in the goodness of God, rather than the goodness of life.

As a follower of Christ, there is the possibility of living above the fray. Choosing to tether your sense of confidence in the goodness of God, rather than the goodness of life.

How does knowing Christ affect the way we talk? How does the gospel message change our conversation?

How does knowing Christ affect the way we talk? How does the gospel message change our conversation?

We know that gossip can be dangerous, but it also feels really good. Gossip helps us vent our frustrations and gives us something interesting to talk about. Is gossip really all that bad? And if so, how seriously should we fight against it? We look to the book of Proverbs to find wisdom about this neglected topic.

We know that gossip can be dangerous, but it also feels really good. Gossip helps us vent our frustrations and gives us something interesting to talk about. Is gossip really all that bad? And if so, how seriously should we fight against it? We look to the book of Proverbs to find wisdom about this neglected topic.

We communicate with people every single day, but the person we talk to the most is ourselves. And the words we choose to speak to ourselves are some of the most powerful words we encounter. How do we formulate our thoughts? What lies are we telling ourselves and how can we overcome them with the truth? Today, we will look at a Psalm that deals with this exact situation.

We communicate with people every single day, but the person we talk to the most is ourselves. And the words we choose to speak to ourselves are some of the most powerful words we encounter. How do we formulate our thoughts? What lies are we telling ourselves and how can we overcome them with the truth? Today, we will look at a Psalm that deals with this exact situation.

The ability to receive feedback well is the mark of Christian maturity. In this sermon, we will explore why people often reject feedback, and what we can do to improve our capacity to receive feedback well.

The ability to receive feedback well is the mark of Christian maturity. In this sermon, we will explore why people often reject feedback, and what we can do to improve our capacity to receive feedback well.

Our words make worlds. Whether good, bad, plentiful, or rare, the content from our mouths leaves lasting effects on those around us.

Our words make worlds. Whether good, bad, plentiful, or rare, the content from our mouths leaves lasting effects on those around us.

Baptism is a beautiful symbolic representation of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Today we will explore what it means that we have been baptised into the death of Jesus and united with Him in resurrection.

Baptism is a beautiful symbolic representation of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Today we will explore what it means that we have been baptised into the death of Jesus and united with Him in resurrection.

Today is the first of two Baptism Sundays! It’s always a great celebration in our church. While baptism is an outward expression of an inward faith, it is also a snapshot of a bigger story, or testimony, of what God has done in our lives. Today, as we celebrate the stories and baptisms of our brothers and sisters, we are going to look at two of the greatest testimonies ever told and how God change...

Today is the first of two Baptism Sundays! It’s always a great celebration in our church. While baptism is an outward expression of an inward faith, it is also a snapshot of a bigger story, or testimony, of what God has done in our lives. Today, as we celebrate the stories and baptisms of our brothers and sisters, we are going to look at two of the greatest testimonies ever told and how God change...

Many people desire to have mentorship relationships. However the sad reality is that many of us have no idea how to engage in that form of discipleship. We look to the story of Elijah and Elisha to learn about the building blocks of successful discipleship.

Many people desire to have mentorship relationships. However the sad reality is that many of us have no idea how to engage in that form of discipleship. We look to the story of Elijah and Elisha to learn about the building blocks of successful discipleship.

The book of Ruth usually – and rightfully so – highlights the relationship between Ruth and Boaz. This story is a powerful tale of redemption that points to our ultimate redemption in Christ. Today, however, we will focus on the journey of Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi and how we can glean some great truth and encouragement from this beautiful relationship.

The book of Ruth usually – and rightfully so – highlights the relationship between Ruth and Boaz. This story is a powerful tale of redemption that points to our ultimate redemption in Christ. Today, however, we will focus on the journey of Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi and how we can glean some great truth and encouragement from this beautiful relationship.

Work relationships are among the most important ones we have. Unfortunately, these too often are also among the hardest ones.  Examination of the hierarchical relationship between Saul and David, as recorded in 1 Samuel, yields applicable principles for making the best of problematic work relationships.

Work relationships are among the most important ones we have. Unfortunately, these too often are also among the hardest ones.  Examination of the hierarchical relationship between Saul and David, as recorded in 1 Samuel, yields applicable principles for making the best of problematic work relationships.

Perhaps the greatest force for change in your life is your friends. You become like those you surround yourself with. So for Christ followers, friendship is more than a collection of good people, but rather a spiritual discipline to bring about the change God desires for you.

Perhaps the greatest force for change in your life is your friends. You become like those you surround yourself with. So for Christ followers, friendship is more than a collection of good people, but rather a spiritual discipline to bring about the change God desires for you.

We finish off our focus on the book of Daniel by examining the final vision we're given. How will everything end? Who is the antichrist? What will the great tribulation be like? For all these questions and more, listen to this sermon.