Island ECC Podcast

Jared serves in middle school ministry at Island Youth and has been in Hong Kong for 1 year. He was originally from the United States. Jared’s favourite things to do are talking with people, skateboarding around the city, eating all the tasty foods, petting random animals, and doing anything involving adrenaline. If Jared were to describe himself in three words, it would be: crazy, extroverted, an...

Jessica Richmond has worked at Island ECC for the last 5 years and has had the pleasure of overseeing its Youth Ministry. She has been married for 6 years to Kane Choy and, as a couple, their motto is: "The couple that games together, stays together." Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Jeff is likely the most easily recognisable person on Island ECC staff, being the only bald Australian Asian. He spends his time at Island Youth and enjoys spending quality time with close family and friends over coffee and brownies, and pushing his body through running and cycling. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

With God, waiting time is never wasted time; but in order to redeem the time where we sense God may not be responsive, we have to ask the right questions to realise how God is at work in our midst. A look at John 4 and the healing of the official’s son reveals not just a miracle of healing, but a guideline for deeper faith. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

With God, waiting time is never wasted time; but in order to redeem the time where we sense God may not be responsive, we have to ask the right questions to realise how God is at work in our midst. A look at John 4 and the healing of the official’s son reveals not just a miracle of healing, but a guideline for deeper faith. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

What makes your summer better? Is it that dream holiday destination you finally get to go to? Is it because you can take time to chill? While all these sound wonderful, you know that summer is better when you are with God. Summer is better when there is peace and harmony in your heart and summer is better when you are passionate about compassion! Let’s dive in together and see how God can make you...

What makes your summer better? Is it that dream holiday destination you finally get to go to? Is it because you can take time to chill? While all these sound wonderful, you know that summer is better when you are with God. Summer is better when there is peace and harmony in your heart and summer is better when you are passionate about compassion! Let’s dive in together and see how God can make you...

Weddings are always a celebration and fun time, but poor planning almost brings shame to the wedding at Cana until Jesus performs a miracle to keep the party going. More than just providing for a good celebration however, Jesus radically introduces His ministry as the source of all great joy. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Weddings are always a celebration and fun time, but poor planning almost brings shame to the wedding at Cana until Jesus performs a miracle to keep the party going. More than just providing for a good celebration however, Jesus radically introduces His ministry as the source of all great joy. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Perhaps the most insidious enemies of our heart is greed. You’ve met people who will confess their struggle with anger, sexual purity, or almost any other temptation; but rare is the person who sees greed as a looming threat to the health of their soul. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Perhaps the most insidious enemies of our heart is greed. You’ve met people who will confess their struggle with anger, sexual purity, or almost any other temptation; but rare is the person who sees greed as a looming threat to the health of their soul. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Guilt can be a gift, but only if properly understood and dealt with. If not, it can lead to shame, isolation, and general misery. Embrace the guilt! You can’t be free until you realise you’re not. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Guilt can be a gift, but only if properly understood and dealt with. If not, it can lead to shame, isolation, and general misery. Embrace the guilt! You can’t be free until you realise you’re not. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Below the surface of our well-maintained exteriors often lies a powerful force of comparison and jealousy. A look at Psalm 73 reveals an insightful analysis of envy and how to offset this destructive force with a genuine contentment. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Below the surface of our well-maintained exteriors often lies a powerful force of comparison and jealousy. A look at Psalm 73 reveals an insightful analysis of envy and how to offset this destructive force with a genuine contentment. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

A few of us would readily admit we have an anger issue mostly because the evidence and witnesses are so plentiful, but more of us likely have a low-grade, simmering anger – one mostly controlled, hidden away, yet equally toxic and ready to destroy. This sermon looks deeper into this anger that we think is under control. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

A few of us would readily admit we have an anger issue mostly because the evidence and witnesses are so plentiful, but more of us likely have a low-grade, simmering anger – one mostly controlled, hidden away, yet equally toxic and ready to destroy. This sermon looks deeper into this anger that we think is under control. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

When promised an "intimate relationship with God", many of us are left either disappointed or wondering what is missing to bring about that experience. This sermon explores two essential elements for drawing near to God. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

When promised an "intimate relationship with God", many of us are left either disappointed or wondering what is missing to bring about that experience. This sermon explores two essential elements for drawing near to God. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

We all have people in our lives that drive us crazy. Their control and criticism can ruin our day, or worse, distract us from the joyful life God has called us to. This sermon shares biblical wisdom on how to address these people in our lives. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

We all have people in our lives that drive us crazy. Their control and criticism can ruin our day, or worse, distract us from the joyful life God has called us to. This sermon shares biblical wisdom on how to address these people in our lives. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

We all have people in our lives that drive us crazy. Their control and criticism can ruin our day, or worse, distract us from the joyful life God has called us to. This sermon shares biblical wisdom on how to address these people in our lives. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

We all have people in our lives that drive us crazy. Their control and criticism can ruin our day, or worse, distract us from the joyful life God has called us to. This sermon shares biblical wisdom on how to address these people in our lives. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Most of us will spend more hours each day with our colleagues than with our family and friends. And yet, recent studies show 32% of people are unhappy at work. We will look at how our faith can lead us to be more fulfilled at work and experience a greater level of satisfaction. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Most of us will spend more hours each day with our colleagues than with our family and friends. And yet, recent studies show 32% of people are unhappy at work. We will look at how our faith can lead us to be more fulfilled at work and experience a greater level of satisfaction. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .