Island ECC Podcast

We all live by hope and for hope. Then, too often, hard reality impacts that hope. In chapter 5 of  the book of Romans, Paul shares a fascinating process that God has woven into our lives that can help us maintain and even deepen our hope in the midst of suffering.

At its core, our need for approval is a God-given longing. It points to a deeper need we all have for a right standing before a holy God.

The world has become increasingly divided. That division can sometimes make its way into the church. How can we truly live as a united community while celebrating the diversity of views and opinions that we might have, especially if those opinions are opposed to one another? We look to the final chapters of the book of Romans, and seek insight from Paul on how to live as a unified community. 

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 16

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 15

One of the most difficult passages to interpret is Romans 13, because of its call to submit to authority. It has become a flashpoint for and against civil disobedience. So how should we as Christians interpret the passage and how can we abide by it when it comes to respecting authority?

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 14

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 13

Based on the mercies that God has shown us in Chapters 1 to 11, Paul in Romans 12 teaches us how to live out a truly counter-cultural life. Christians can be different. In fact, Christians should be different. Not because we are better, but because we have experienced God’s mercies and forgiveness.

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 12

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 11

Romans 7-8 contain some of Paul’s most personal reflections and utmost convictions about our Christian lives. This message dives into the heartfelt centre of Paul’s theology, which is based in his utter faith in God’s love to us in Christ.

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 9

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 10

In this section of Paul’s letter to the Romans, he is explaining that now that we have been justified by faith, we now have peace with God and freedom in Christ. But as he builds his argument, he can see the questions coming at him. Questions that are only natural to ask. His eloquent explanation helps us understand what it truly means to be free – a total dependance on God.

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 8

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 7

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong in church, because for some reason you feel like you are not “righteous” enough? This is a universal struggle that we all feel at one point or another. We continue in our series of going through the book of Romans, by looking at chapters 3 and 4 and how we can attain the righteousness that we long for.

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 6

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 5

If you are not seeing His kindness in your life, it’s because you’re not paying attention. It’s never because He stopped being kind.

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 3

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 4

The gospel of Christ is the greatest information one can even comprehend. And it is so counterintuitive that we easily drift away from it. Our default setting is often to live by inner rules of behaviour, rather than the freeing life in Christ. Romans reminds us of who we are in Christ, and how our righteous standing before God compels our life in new directions.

Listen through the book of Romans and follow along with our “When in Rome” sermon series. Chapter 2