Island ECC Podcast

What is the role of spiritual disciplines in our lives? How do these spiritual disciplines actually lead to our spiritual formation? We dig into the book of Romans to get an overarching understanding about why the spiritual disciplines are important for our daily living.

Which one of us doesn’t want less drama in our lives? The apostle Paul writes practically about how to live our lives with less stress and greater contentment.

Which one of us doesn’t want less drama in our lives? The apostle Paul writes practically about how to live our lives with less stress and greater contentment.

In following Christ, we embrace an “upside-down economy”. So the path to greatness is actually the path of humility. In this message, we explore ways in which we can embrace a mindset of service.

In following Christ, we embrace an “upside-down economy”. So the path to greatness is actually the path of humility. In this message, we explore ways in which we can embrace a mindset of service.

One of our greatest needs as humans is to be seen and known by others. But we fight it. We build walls. We make excuses. We keep people at a distance. Choosing to make genuine fellowship a non-negotiable in our lives paves the way for our souls’ deepest longing for connection.

One of our greatest needs as humans is to be seen and known by others. But we fight it. We build walls. We make excuses. We keep people at a distance. Choosing to make genuine fellowship a non-negotiable in our lives paves the way for our souls’ deepest longing for connection.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s ok to judge others or not, the answer in the Bible seems to be both yes and no. In this message, we’ll explore together as we try to discern what kind of judgments are holiness issues, and which ones are heart issues.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s ok to judge others or not, the answer in the Bible seems to be both yes and no. In this message, we’ll explore together as we try to discern what kind of judgments are holiness issues, and which ones are heart issues.

We continue our panel from the April night shift on the topic of dating and relationships. We tackle issues related to finding the "one", what non-negotiables ought to be on our list, and how to escape the friend zone. We are joined by Kevin Wongso and Jessica Leung, who offer their unique insights into this subject.

Forgiveness is foundational to our Christian faith. We are told to forgive one another multiple times throughout scripture. But why is it so hard to do? Today we will look at teachings from Jesus and the Apostle Paul to understand why forgiveness is so crucial to helping us love one another well.

Forgiveness is foundational to our Christian faith. We are told to forgive one another multiple times throughout scripture. But why is it so hard to do? Today we will look at teachings from Jesus and the Apostle Paul to understand why forgiveness is so crucial to helping us love one another well.

If God knows all of our sins and has forgiven us, why do we need to confess our sins? Is confession an outdated practice that no longer applies to us? We look to the book of James for answers and discuss practical applications for our personal lives and our communities.

If God knows all of our sins and has forgiven us, why do we need to confess our sins? Is confession an outdated practice that no longer applies to us? We look to the book of James for answers and discuss practical applications for our personal lives and our communities.

All kinds of things get stirred up in our world and our lives – both negative and positive. This message, from Hebrews 10:24-25, looks at the “one another” that tells us to stir-up, and even provoke, three positive, practical things in each other.

All kinds of things get stirred up in our world and our lives – both negative and positive. This message, from Hebrews 10:24-25, looks at the “one another” that tells us to stir-up, and even provoke, three positive, practical things in each other.

Election or Free Will? Calvinism or Arminianism? We sit down with Jared and John from Island Youth to debate the merits and shortcomings of both views. Together we work through the five tenants of Calvinism: T.U.L.I.P.

Most people spend their lives in pursuit of comfort. Working hard is often viewed as only a means to obtaining greater ease in life. From mattresses to shoes to toilet paper, advertisers tell us their products are “more comfortable”. We are seduced by the notion that our life must be made more comfortable. Yet comfort is found not in greater convenience, but in living a life in harmony with our so...

Most people spend their lives in pursuit of comfort. Working hard is often viewed as only a means to obtaining greater ease in life. From mattresses to shoes to toilet paper, advertisers tell us their products are “more comfortable”. We are seduced by the notion that our life must be made more comfortable. Yet comfort is found not in greater convenience, but in living a life in harmony with our so...

Our new testament faith should be marked by one thing: Our love for God and for one another. But sometimes we complicate it with rules, traditions, and Old Testament ways. This message kicks off a 6-week look at how we can make loving others the central expression of our faith.

Our new testament faith should be marked by one thing: Our love for God and for one another. But sometimes we complicate it with rules, traditions, and Old Testament ways. This message kicks off a 6-week look at how we can make loving others the central expression of our faith.

In the garden outside the tomb, the shocking evidence of an empty tomb sets in, and the movement of Christianity gains momentum.

In the garden outside the tomb, the shocking evidence of an empty tomb sets in, and the movement of Christianity gains momentum.

The education system in Hong Kong is stressful, and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Should this matter to the church and why should we care about it? We sit down with Tyler Kusunoki to discuss the current state of education in the world, look at possible remedies, and consider how the church can get involved.

We conclude our sermon series by looking at the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. The final sign miracle Jesus performs will leave no doubt that He is the Messiah. The question for all of us is, do we believe it?