Island Christian Podcast

In a world where negativity dominates headlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. News outlets strategically know that bad news often captures our attention. But amidst this barrage of negativity, there’s a message of hope that has the potential to powerfully and personally transform the human heart. This Sunday we will closely examine the opening words of Mark’s Gospel in our seri...

Looking through history, you will see many great leaders, each leaving a unique legacy. From political giants to artists, military strategists to great humanitarians, their contributions have shaped civilizations. Yet, amidst this diverse tapestry of leadership, one figure transcends them all: Jesus Christ. This Easter, we are diving into the Gospel of Mark, where we will discover together how Jes...

We are kicking off one of the most revered weeks of the entire year! With all the reflecting and celebrating ahead of us, it’s so important to look at how the event that changed history began. What took place during the Triumphal Entry started a chain reaction that ignited into our hope being forever secured as the ultimate sacrifice was made on a cross. It’s such a pivotal moment that...

This week is the finale of our series, True to Your Word, where we’ve been studying Psalm 23 and it’s connections to the life and ministry of Jesus. This week, we will talk about the goodness and mercy of Psalm 23:6. Both of these concepts are deep and rich in the Biblical text. You will be encouraged and strengthened to see how God sees you and pursues you. Don’t miss the end of...

Join us as we continue our winter series, "True To Your Word," journeying through Psalm 23. Throughout this series, we've explored striking landscapes, genuine experiences, and profound provisions from Jesus, our Shepherd. Last week, we witnessed David's transition from speaking about God to conversing directly with Him, in the midst of a valley. This week, anticipate another significant shift in...

As we have slowed down these last couple weeks to soak in the first half of Psalm 23, I’m so excited for the next segment of our winter series, True to Your Word! We will dive deep into the most memorable verse of this most memorable Psalm. You may already be familiar with these words, encountering them in various places within popular media or in contexts related to funerals. There’s...

Have you ever seen a master at work? Maybe it’s a concert stage, an art gallery, or a ballfield; there is something so exciting when we see a true expert doing what they do best. It is even more impressive when we see those results over and over throughout a long career! How can you and I follow these examples of mastery as we learn to follow Jesus? Join us at Island Christian for week 3 of...

Do you like to look inside of things? To peek under the hood to see how things run or to find deeper connections and relationships between things? Then you may love our current series, True to Your Word. We are studying one of the most famous chapters in the Bible, Psalm 23, and seeing how it connects and relates to the life and ministry of Jesus. Today we dive deep into Psalm 23, verse 2: “...

Life is full of peaks and valleys, calm streams and roaring rapids. At times, it feels like there's nowhere to go. Though you may not know what will follow, you can know Whom to follow. Over the next several weeks, we will be taking an in-depth look at one of the most popular psalms, Psalm 23. Because of its familiarity, often we just breeze through the psalm without slowing down long enough to re...

Have you ever spontaneously prayed for someone out loud? If so, what exactly did you focus on? Before Jesus went to the cross, He took time to pray for Himself, His disciples, and His future Church in what has been called the High Priestly Prayer of John 17. Not only is it the longest recorded prayer of Jesus' in the Bible, but it goes beyond typical concerns like health, relationships, or finance...

Have you ever had that moment when you are about to leave on a trip, so you take a few extra minutes to talk with loved ones to pray? Jesus had that same moment in His life. He knew he was about to go to the cross, so He took time to teach His disciples and pray for them. This Sunday, we will study Jesus’ prayer recorded in John 17. We will see how Jesus prayed and what He prayed for in one...

This is an important day as we talk about one of the most important issues facing our culture today, protecting the unborn. For some of you, this may be a long-settled issue in your heart one way or the other. For others of you, this may be the first time you’ve heard this topic talked about in church. You might even think this topic is totally off-limits to talk about! In any case, we hope...

When you think about it, prayer has a staggering irony. On the one hand, it’s a powerful connection with God Who commands all of creation. While on the other hand, it’s a simple conversation that a child can learn at an early age. In some ways it’s easy and effortless, while also being one of the most underutilized resources of the Christian faith. Thankfully, Jesus knew all this...

As we step into 2024, we're kicking off the year by diving into the power of prayer! Join us for an exciting series focusing on its transformative impact, serving as our steadfast anchor, intimately connecting us with God. In our exploration of God’s word, we'll uncover the profound nature of communication with our Heavenly Father, unveiling the beauty and significance of prayer in our daily...

As we gear up for the new year, it’s also a pivotal time to take a moment and reflect on how our relationship with King Jesus is going. Just as the year comes to us in seasons- winter, spring, summer, and fall- our spiritual life can often be the same. This is especially true when we allow sin to work its way into our lives. The warm, alluring breezes of temptation can sneak up suddenly and,...

Throughout December, our services have centered around the inspiring women in the lineage of Jesus, exploring stories of loyalty, courage, bravery, and triumph amidst dysfunction. This morning, we will examine the Mother of Jesus, The Virgin Mary. She is one of the most iconic figures in human history. The perspectives on Mary vary widely—some celebrate and venerate her as a saint, while oth...

One of the most used (if not overused) terms of our culture is the term dysfunctional. It has become the popular descriptor of flawed and broken people, especially in speaking about families. Too often this expression is used as an excuse to justify bad behaviors in other people. In tomorrow’s service, we will see one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible, as we continue our Christ...

Have you ever felt like the world was against you and nobody was on your side? Sometimes life can feel like everything is going against you and you’re isolated and alone.. but don’t lose hope! In tomorrow’s service, we will study the story of an amazing woman named Rahab. She was a Canaanite woman who lived in the Promised Land. She knew God’s people were going to take her...

If you take a minute to read the family tree of Jesus, you will see some surprising stories! In this intriguing world, you will find some extraordinary women who left an indelible mark: Mary, Ruth, Tamar, Rahab, and Bathsheba. Their lives exemplified loyalty, devotion, love, courage, and resilience in tragedy as they established a lasting legacy of faith. As we study their lives, we will experienc...

This Sunday is the finale of our Jonah series, so don’t miss it! When we left off, Jonah had gone to Nineveh and preached precisely what God told him to say and saw incredible results. Now, we will see that Jonah had a strange reaction to seeing Nineveh saved: he was ticked! God then brings a few peculiar things into Jonah’s life to teach him more about His goodness and justice.

This Sunday is one of the most exciting days of the year: Vision Sunday! We will study the book of Acts, chapters 3 and 4. Peter and John went to the Temple expecting to pray. Instead, they were part of a life-changing moment for a man that ended with thousands of people hearing about the Good News of Jesus! As part of this message, we will celebrate what God has done at Island Christian over the...

Have you ever felt that call to be a world-changer? We can be fired up to make a difference, but after a while, we turn around, and every now and then we get a bit lonely, like change is never coming around. Discouragement and even cynicism can sneak into our hearts and dim a light that once burned bright. You may find yourself just trying to make it through the day instead of changing the world....

It has truly been a “whale of a tale” so far in our series through the book of Jonah. Not only has this prophet ran from God’s very presence, but we’ve watched God continue to relentlessly show up in amazing and unexpected ways. Last we saw Jonah, he was hurled overboard into the sea… and into the waiting mouth of the divinely appointed fish. This week, we have front...

Join us as we explore the story of Jonah in the second half of chapter 1, where the stage is set with a relentless storm, and a reluctant prophet. Last week, we talked about Jonah's decision to run from God's plan, leading him on a downward spiral. Now, we're right there on the boat with Jonah, embarking on a cruise to nowhere. We will discover how a crew of sailors respond to a tempestuous sea an...

This Sunday, we've got a whale of a tale to share with you, and it's all about Jonah—no, not the guy who invented the first submarine! Join us for a brand new series that dives deep into the misadventures of Jonah and the big fish. Ever wondered what it's like to be swallowed by a great sea creature and live to tell the tale? Spoiler alert: it's not your typical oceanfront vacation.