Island ECC Podcast

Here at Island ECC, we naturally associate “Seek First” with Matthew 6:33. It’s easy to remember because it’s also our street number. But Seek First is more about 18-12 than 6-3-3: Matthew 18:12 tells us that our Good Shepherd leaves the 99 to seek after the one sheep that’s gone astray. Before we seek His kingdom, it’s God who seeks us first, and outreach is our response to His love.

One of the things we struggle with as Christians is finding meaning and purpose in our work. How do we know if we are doing what God has called us to do? What does it mean to live out your faith in your work? Join Kevin, Kwen and Yujing as they examine the topic of faith and work.

In this final letter from John, we are going to see a straightforward comparison of what to do and what not to do. It’s a very short, simple, and to-the-point letter that encourages us to always be hospitable to our neighbours. But the question is, how do we imitate this?

In this final letter from John, we are going to see a straightforward comparison of what to do and what not to do. It’s a very short, simple, and to-the-point letter that encourages us to always be hospitable to our neighbours. But the question is, how do we imitate this?

Today’s special episode features Miwa Chan who works for International Justice Mission, which is an organisation that seeks to end slavery in our lifetimes by strengthening justice systems around the world. Join her, Kevin and Tim as they discuss the topic of biblical justice, and what that means for the church.

The letter of 2 John was written by the beloved elder to a community struggling to hold on to the earlier established truths of faith in the midst of deceivers. John proclaims a simple, direct message about the need to walk in love and protect the essential truths of Christ.

The letter of 2 John was written by the beloved elder to a community struggling to hold on to the earlier established truths of faith in the midst of deceivers. John proclaims a simple, direct message about the need to walk in love and protect the essential truths of Christ.

Jesus commissioned us to make disciples of all nations, but over the course of recent church history, “making disciples” has become synonymous with classes and programs. What exactly is discipleship? How can we reconceive discipleship in order to do it better? Join Kevin, Albert, and special guest James Tang as they explore this topic.

Towards the end of his life, John pastorally and affectionately speaks hard truth to fellow believers. After personally watching love personified in Jesus, John claims that God is love itself, and anyone who knows Him will live a life that reflects that in the way they treat others. Love for God and love for others is inseparable.

Towards the end of his life, John pastorally and affectionately speaks hard truth to fellow believers. After personally watching love personified in Jesus, John claims that God is love itself, and anyone who knows Him will live a life that reflects that in the way they treat others. Love for God and love for others is inseparable.

This message centres around 1 John 3 where the Apostle John explains we are loved by God as His children.

This message centres around 1 John 3 where the Apostle John explains we are loved by God as His children.

In our third installment of Shift Talk we venture into the world of missions. Join Kevin, Danielle, and Ps Sherman as they discuss the tension between local outreach and global missions. Can the two coexist? Is one more important than the other? And what exactly is "missions"?

Join Kevin, Tim, and Martin Radford as they talk about the gift of prophesy. What was it like in the age of the prophets? What was it like for the New Testament church? And what does it look like in our modern day context?

God is the light that shines into every area of our lives if we allow Him. John reminds us that it’s impossible for us to say we’re following the light while we still harbour darkness in our lives.

God is the light that shines into every area of our lives if we allow Him. John reminds us that it’s impossible for us to say we’re following the light while we still harbour darkness in our lives.

Join Kevin, Ps Albert, and Ps Tim as they discuss the recent phenomenon of locals attending international churches. Is this an overblown trend, or do the statistics tell a different story? How can both the local church and international church learn from the results of this study, and also make use of the opportunities that are presented?

Jesus, the Word of Life, is central to our faith. He is here not to give us more information about God, but for the transformation of our lives! We will look at three things that the Apostle John wants us to know about Jesus and three things he wants us to do.

Jesus, the Word of Life, is central to our faith. He is here not to give us more information about God, but for the transformation of our lives! We will look at three things that the Apostle John wants us to know about Jesus and three things he wants us to do.

Life can be a little monotonous. We can get into routines and feel like things are boring. That’s why we escape into movies, books, and video games! Walter Mitty had his vivid imagination and wild daydreams. He wanted more to life, and I think we all do. Today, we’re going to see an amazing adventure that we can all go on together by trusting in God’s leading.

Life can be a little monotonous. We can get into routines and feel like things are boring. That’s why we escape into movies, books, and video games! Walter Mitty had his vivid imagination and wild daydreams. He wanted more to life, and I think we all do. Today, we’re going to see an amazing adventure that we can all go on together by trusting in God’s leading.

If you’re reading this, then you’re not blind, but you still might have a blind spot. We often have a blind spot for people. We pass by several people a day - but do we notice them? Do we see them? The Blind Side is a heart-warming movie about learning to see people as Jesus does.

If you’re reading this, then you’re not blind, but you still might have a blind spot. We often have a blind spot for people. We pass by several people a day - but do we notice them? Do we see them? The Blind Side is a heart-warming movie about learning to see people as Jesus does.

Today’s feature presentation is “Frozen 2.” One of the beautiful sides of films, even animated films, is the opportunity to watch characters navigate universal struggles that mirror our own. In Frozen 2, Anna finds herself in a helpless state that many of us can relate to, and the wisdom that draws her out of it captures the way God asks us to trust and follow Him.

Today’s feature presentation is “Frozen 2.” One of the beautiful sides of films, even animated films, is the opportunity to watch characters navigate universal struggles that mirror our own. In Frozen 2, Anna finds herself in a helpless state that many of us can relate to, and the wisdom that draws her out of it captures the way God asks us to trust and follow Him.