Island ECC Podcast

Let’s be honest. Sometimes God is hard to figure out. Sometimes our expectations are not met, and we are left confused, disappointed, and maybe even, spiritually numb. So what are we supposed to do with our doubts? How can we honestly turn our doubts into sincere faith?

In Luke 8, Jesus takes His disciples out on the water for an experiential lesson they will never forget. Distraught from a storm overtaking their boat, the disciples turn to Jesus as they witness His full humanity and divinity on display.

In Luke 8, Jesus takes His disciples out on the water for an experiential lesson they will never forget. Distraught from a storm overtaking their boat, the disciples turn to Jesus as they witness His full humanity and divinity on display.

It seems like an absurd question – ”Do you want to get well?”. But tucked away inside that probing question is an invitation to examine what our true motives are. To follow Jesus is to not just seek His blessings, but to recognise His lordship as well.

It seems like an absurd question – ”Do you want to get well?”. But tucked away inside that probing question is an invitation to examine what our true motives are. To follow Jesus is to not just seek His blessings, but to recognise His lordship as well.

It’s easy to give lip-service to the idea that God provides. It’s another thing to actually believe it with our lives. How do we really grow our belief about the provision of God? In this sermon, we look at Jesus’ question “Do you still not understand?” to see if there is a secret ingredient to having greater faith.

It’s easy to give lip-service to the idea that God provides. It’s another thing to actually believe it with our lives. How do we really grow our belief about the provision of God? In this sermon, we look at Jesus’ question “Do you still not understand?” to see if there is a secret ingredient to having greater faith.

At the conclusion of the Sermon on the Plain in the sixth chapter of Luke, Jesus poses a poignant question to His listeners. In summary, He asks them, “You’ve just heard me give you clear commandments, so why do you not do what I say?” On top of that, His question puts every listener and reader on the spot by making us all ask ourselves, “Do I really trust Jesus? If so, how can I know for sure?”

At the conclusion of the Sermon on the Plain in the sixth chapter of Luke, Jesus poses a poignant question to His listeners. In summary, He asks them, “You’ve just heard me give you clear commandments, so why do you not do what I say?” On top of that, His question puts every listener and reader on the spot by making us all ask ourselves, “Do I really trust Jesus? If so, how can I know for sure?”

Jesus asks His disciples, “who do you say I am?” It is a question that they struggle to answer with great clarity. We take a deep dive into their answers and examine what contributed to their misunderstandings, before we assess how we might also answer the question incorrectly.

Jesus asks His disciples, “who do you say I am?” It is a question that they struggle to answer with great clarity. We take a deep dive into their answers and examine what contributed to their misunderstandings, before we assess how we might also answer the question incorrectly.

Who among us doesn’t have moments of doubt? Does God hear all my prayers? Is Jesus really the only way? Is my salvation secure?

Who among us doesn’t have moments of doubt? Does God hear all my prayers? Is Jesus really the only way? Is my salvation secure?

Spiritual stagnation plagues many Christians. The excitement and passion we once had for God slowly gives way to apathy and complacency. By looking at the story of Lydia, we try to discover the secret of her lasting fire and unwavering faith.

Spiritual stagnation plagues many Christians. The excitement and passion we once had for God slowly gives way to apathy and complacency. By looking at the story of Lydia, we try to discover the secret of her lasting fire and unwavering faith.

Drift always moves toward chaos. It takes intentionality and focus to ensure spiritual drift doesn’t occur in your life. Demas is a man who started well, and sadly ended in desertion. What can we learn from his life to prevent the same disaster in our own?

Drift always moves toward chaos. It takes intentionality and focus to ensure spiritual drift doesn’t occur in your life. Demas is a man who started well, and sadly ended in desertion. What can we learn from his life to prevent the same disaster in our own?

Some names are included in scripture as warning signs for us. Diotrephes is such a man. His ungodly character was a nemesis to Paul, and a stumbling block to the growth of the church. So don’t be like him. But first you’ve got to understand what makes him so unsavoury.

Some names are included in scripture as warning signs for us. Diotrephes is such a man. His ungodly character was a nemesis to Paul, and a stumbling block to the growth of the church. So don’t be like him. But first you’ve got to understand what makes him so unsavoury.

Do you feel encouraged or disheartened today?   Are you an encouragement to those around you or do you discourage others?  Come and learn from Barnabas, a micro character in the bible that has a major impact in the world. Come and discover the undeniably amazing power and influence of encouragement!

Do you feel encouraged or disheartened today?   Are you an encouragement to those around you or do you discourage others?  Come and learn from Barnabas, a micro character in the bible that has a major impact in the world. Come and discover the undeniably amazing power and influence of encouragement!

We kick off the sermon series by looking at the life and actions of Onesiphorus. We will examine what he does that makes him such a loyal companion to the Apostle Paul and wrestle with what that might mean for our relationships today.

We kick off the sermon series by looking at the life and actions of Onesiphorus. We will examine what he does that makes him such a loyal companion to the Apostle Paul and wrestle with what that might mean for our relationships today.

Are you content with how often you hear from God? Do you think it’s possible He’s speaking more than you are aware? How can we tune in, to make sure we are hearing all that God is saying as He leads us in this life.

Are you content with how often you hear from God? Do you think it’s possible He’s speaking more than you are aware? How can we tune in, to make sure we are hearing all that God is saying as He leads us in this life.