Island ECC Podcast

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...

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 .

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 .

It was for freedom that Christ set us free. But what does an ongoing, practical struggle against sin actually look like? How much freedom can we expect to find in our faith with God? Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

It was for freedom that Christ set us free. But what does an ongoing, practical struggle against sin actually look like? How much freedom can we expect to find in our faith with God? Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Knowing how to fix you begins with knowing what your problem is. This series kick-off looks at Romans 5 to discover our spiritual ancestry and how to embrace the freedom we are destined to have. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Knowing how to fix you begins with knowing what your problem is. This series kick-off looks at Romans 5 to discover our spiritual ancestry and how to embrace the freedom we are destined to have. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

The final message in this series explores the Hillsong worship song, Cornerstone, a contemporary expression of the 1837 hymn, The Solid Rock, which was based on Jesus’ parable in Matthew 7:24-27. The message opens with an overview of the series with reference to the significance of Colossians 3:16 and delves into Ephesians 2:19-21 as one biblical foundation for this song. Watch this and other mess...

The final message in this series explores the Hillsong worship song, Cornerstone, a contemporary expression of the 1837 hymn, The Solid Rock, which was based on Jesus’ parable in Matthew 7:24-27. The message opens with an overview of the series with reference to the significance of Colossians 3:16 and delves into Ephesians 2:19-21 as one biblical foundation for this song. Watch this and other mess...

This week we take a look at what many consider to be the most famous and beloved of old hymns: Amazing Grace, written in 1772 by slave-trader turned pastor, John Newton. This song captures the core Christian message about God’s grace, a grace sorely needed in the world today. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

This week we take a look at what many consider to be the most famous and beloved of old hymns: Amazing Grace, written in 1772 by slave-trader turned pastor, John Newton. This song captures the core Christian message about God’s grace, a grace sorely needed in the world today. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Today, we will focus on a popular hymn that focuses squarely on one theme and one theme only: and that is that we are washed, cleansed, pardoned by nothing but the blood of Jesus. Sometimes just seeing or saying the word "blood" makes us a little queasy but as we’ll see, it is the power of Christ’s sacrifice that we have life. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Today, we will focus on a popular hymn that focuses squarely on one theme and one theme only: and that is that we are washed, cleansed, pardoned by nothing but the blood of Jesus. Sometimes just seeing or saying the word "blood" makes us a little queasy but as we’ll see, it is the power of Christ’s sacrifice that we have life. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Today we are continuing in our Lyrics sermon series and we will be digging into the song "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessings" written by Robert Robinson in 1757. He wrote this song 2 years after coming to faith. Even though some of the lyrics are confusing and were written almost 260 years ago, we will find that the timeless words of this song connect with us and our own spiritual journeys. Watch...

Today we are continuing in our Lyrics sermon series and we will be digging into the song "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessings" written by Robert Robinson in 1757. He wrote this song 2 years after coming to faith. Even though some of the lyrics are confusing and were written almost 260 years ago, we will find that the timeless words of this song connect with us and our own spiritual journeys. Watch...

Horatio Spafford penned the lyrics of "It is Well with My Soul" after he lost his four daughters in a maritime tragedy. In this sermon, Pastor Albert will share with us how God could use suffering to bring us closer to Him and what we can do when we are going through trial and suffering. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Horatio Spafford penned the lyrics of "It is Well with My Soul" after he lost his four daughters in a maritime tragedy. In this sermon, Pastor Albert will share with us how God could use suffering to bring us closer to Him and what we can do when we are going through trial and suffering. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

We all view life differently. Yet the way we see life can greatly impact our relationships, faith, and attitudes. Using the hymn "Be Thou My Vision" as a springboard, this message challenges us all to discover our biases and poor vision, and begin to see again as God sees. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

We all view life differently. Yet the way we see life can greatly impact our relationships, faith, and attitudes. Using the hymn "Be Thou My Vision" as a springboard, this message challenges us all to discover our biases and poor vision, and begin to see again as God sees. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Special guest pastor Hank Fortener of MOSAIC Church speaks to us about turning around the way we see love in order for us to be the agape lovers that Christ called us to be. Hank uses visual illustrations to deliver key points. A video version of this podcast is available at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

Special guest pastor Hank Fortener of MOSAIC Church speaks to us about turning around the way we see love in order for us to be the agape lovers that Christ called us to be. Hank uses visual illustrations to deliver key points. A video version of this podcast is available at www.islandecc.hk/messages .

The nation of Israel never seemed to rise above a roller-coaster experience with God. High highs followed by low lows. They did better then worse. They tried hard then forgot God. They made commitments then negotiated the terms. Our life may not be that different. On-again, off-again spiritual life. Promises made, promises broken. But there really is an escape from what seems to be an endless cycl...

The nation of Israel never seemed to rise above a roller-coaster experience with God. High highs followed by low lows. They did better then worse. They tried hard then forgot God. They made commitments then negotiated the terms. Our life may not be that different. On-again, off-again spiritual life. Promises made, promises broken. But there really is an escape from what seems to be an endless cycl...

Most people, most of the time, live lives of cloaked insecurity. We may appear to be full of self-assurance but usually when certain things are removed (our job, our looks, our respect) then our confidence evaporates. What if there was a better way? Gideon provides a case-study on an insecure man becoming a mighty warrior. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .