Island ECC Podcast

Knowing when to slow down and when to speed up is an art form. Timing is everything. And scripture is replete with wisdom on when to speed up and when to slow down. Sometimes the speed with which we respond is as critical as the response itself. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

The roots of the banyan tree are highly unusual. Visible above ground and dropping down to the ground from mid-branch—no other tree is quite like it. Psalm 1 compares a deep faith to a stable tree, with deep roots that provide security and nourishment. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

The words Go Beyond are at the heart of the Great Commission to "go and make disciples of all nations." We're honoured to have our GO conference speakers preaching today and helping us understand our participation in the Great Commission. In this podcast, we hear from Lawrence Tong about God's shepherd heart and this compels us to go and make disciples of all nations. Watch this and other messages...

The words Go Beyond are at the heart of the Great Commission to "go and make disciples of all nations." We're honoured to have our GO conference speakers preaching today and helping us understand our participation in the Great Commission. In this podcast, we hear from Tim Davis about how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk...

Money. We all want more. Our lust for more money resides in us as an unchecked monster of our soul. And yet money, if properly understood, can be a massive force for good change in the world. A look at an unusual parable in Luke 16 helps us understand the privilege and power we have in our wallets. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Tick, tock, tick, tock. Time is the great equalizer, isn’t it? Nobody can add more to their life. You can make more money, make more friends, but you can’t make more time. So managing time becomes incredibly important. A look at Psalm 90 helps us debunk some myths about time so we obtain a wise approach to how we spend our time. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

When the Christmas story unfolds, we are told that Jesus will be called "Immanuel", which means "God with Us". Though there have been many names to describe both God the father as well as Jesus the Son, this is the only word chosen specifically within the telling of the Christmas story in the Bible. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

This message concludes a three-week series entitled "Evergreen" that gives attention to three spiritual realities that are forever with each believer, but that we can too often neglect. With Romans 12:3-8 as the foundation, this sermon prepares the way for Christmas Day with exploration of the spiritual giftedness that comes with knowing Christ as Saviour and being part of Christ’s church. Find th...

The gift of salvation through Jesus’ righteousness: you can’t see, touch, taste, hear, or smell it; but you can know it through its features! And you can certainly receive it! Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

The Holy Spirit is timely gift from God which is often overly emphasized or mostly neglected. How do we maintain a vibrant, spirit-filled relationship with God? Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

We hope you’ve enjoyed this sermon series and have been able to take some or all of the Biblical truths and put them into action! We will be concluding the series today by looking at our tongue and the power our words have. Ultimately, we all know that words are powerful, so it is imperative for us as believers to really analyse the words that we say so we can be effective ambassadors for Christ....

Conflict seems to be at an all-time high of late, doesn’t it? Political fighting in Europe, the US, and right here in Hong Kong. Whether it's political divisions, marital breakups, or personal depression; there is evidence of unrest all around. James insightfully redirects our attention to the cause of quarrels, and provides a realistic solution. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islan...

James is such an important person who we often miss. His life was such an inspiration that people called him "James the Just." For James, faith doesn’t belong merely in the intellectual realm. Faith is alive and active. It is the engine that drives our legacy. In this sermon, we will explore the topic, "Faith that Works." We hope you will be inspired by James' legacy. Watch this and other messages...

The "image of God" is stamped on every human being. And this knowledge radically changes the way we "speak and act" as Christians. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Our emotions can be powerful. Whether its sadness, fear, anxiety, or excitement; emotions can produce in us high highs and low lows. How do we manage our emotions? Or can we? And how does our faith in God relate to our emotional well-being? Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

The book of James is known to be incredibly practical: full of tips and instructions on how to live the Christian life. It doesn’t spend much time on why to live the Christian life but assumes that the reader is already convinced. Some things just go together: peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs, and yin and yang. James, the half-brother of Jesus, felt that faith and works belonged in that sam...

Today, we pause a bit to see what God has done. But we only revel in the past so that we can marvel at the future. God has done much, but there is still so much more ahead. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

This final message in the series, The Boat, explores a passage in Mark 6:31-32 when Jesus took his disciples on a boat for a 'getaway' from crowds and demands. We look at the central spiritual themes in this brief account and then apply these to our contemporary lives. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Memories of past victories and answered prayers can help us face the future. This is all the more important when our future is uncertain and the present is bleak. We need to build up a memory bank of God’s faithfulness. Today we’ll see how Jesus takes Peter back to the past to reassure him about the future. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

God calls us to bravery. He beckons us to abandon our commitment to security and to demonstrate trust by taking risks. Oh, you’ll never walk on water, but you might just experience a thrilling encounter with God, if you are willing to get out of the boat. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Storms get our attention and cause us to look beyond ourselves; and sometimes, we are tempted to think that the presence of storms and a loving God can’t co-exist. Nothing could be further from the truth. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

A five-fold description of following Christ taken from Luke 5. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

The final words of Jesus, often called the Great Commission, are not only a strategy for the ages, but a personal gameplan for a meaningful life. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

There are lots of addictions in our culture… Gambling, pornography, alcohol, and many more. But perhaps the greatest addiction in our lives is not at the top of any list nor does it offer any recovery groups; but freedom in Christ speaks to the very heart of it and promises to release your troubled soul from a life of silent addiction. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/mes...

Living by rules and performance can’t help you experience freedom in Christ. It can only remind you of your need for something greater. And yet, most people choose this inferior way of Christian living. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .