Messiah: Hero Worship
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Dec 10, 2017•34 min
Island ECC Podcast
Island ECC
Weekly audio messages on the world-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ and the life-changing love of God from Island ECC in Hong Kong. For more resources and to get connected with us, visit our website at www.islandecc.hk
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Messiah: Wonderful Counsellor
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Dec 03, 2017•38 min
David: Deeply Connected
When we think about David and Jonathan, it is natural to think about friendship. By understanding the Biblical passages on David and Jonathan, we can learn not just about what makes for a good friend, but we can also understand why Jonathan and David were connected so deeply. Through this understanding, we can be encouraged about how we connect with our friends today. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Nov 26, 2017•43 min
David: Glimpses of Greatness
Greatness is usually defined by power, prestige, or popularity; but for King David, we see that it’s revealed in a much more substantive way. He had all the power but learned how to manage it well. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Nov 19, 2017•46 min
David: So Lame
Mephibosheth. It’s a hard name to say. He’s a minor character in the Old Testament but he represents a major theme: grace. And living out a life of grace is even harder than saying Mephibosheth. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Nov 12, 2017•50 min
David: Level-Headed Intervention
Abigail had a hard life being married to a fool but her wisdom and level-headedness proved an example for us all. If you have any difficult people in your life, you’ll learn how to deal with them by mimicking Abigail. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Nov 05, 2017•51 min
David: Dangerous Rooftops
David’s biggest sin provides for us a diagnostic opportunity to observe the deceitfulness of sin in a broader sense. His rooftop glance will lead to a breaking of 50% of the 10 commandments! Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Oct 29, 2017•43 min
David: Giant Killer
While David is not without sin but he always knew who his God is. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Oct 22, 2017•42 min
Life Coach: Jesus and Generosity
No one ever sees themselves as greedy and we all want to think of ourselves as generous... But what does generosity actually look like? And how can we cultivate an attitude of "cheerfulness" when it comes to being generous? Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Oct 15, 2017•44 min
Life Coach: Work in Progress
If God has a plan for our lives, it has already started before we were born. If we look back into our stories, we will inevitably see God’s fingerprints sprinkled throughout. He is never absent. In this sermon, we will look at how God guides and helps us to narrow down what we should be focused on in order to leave a legacy. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Oct 08, 2017•41 min
Life Coach: Under the Sun
The wisest man that ever lived, King Solomon, speaks about the secret of finding meaning in life. In a book written over 3,000 years ago, the wisdom in Ecclesiastes is spot-on for our world today. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Oct 01, 2017•46 min
Life Coach: Infused
We’ve all found our location on a map in the mall or at the amusement park. The big red dot that usually states "You are Here" is quite helpful. It’s your starting point so you can find everything else. So, where are you in your relationships? Who pours into you? Who is looking to you for advice? And who is simply running the race with you? Having a clear-cut strategy for your relationships will make a massive difference in the quality of your life. Watch this and other messages in video at www....
Sep 24, 2017•42 min
Life Coach: Critical Condition
Learning to face criticism requires more than just thick skin. We need to maintain a tender heart as well. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Sep 17, 2017•46 min
Life Coach: A Measured Approach to Life
Work smarter, not harder. It’s a pithy phrase but one that is not found in the Bible. However, scripture does help us understand some profound truths that actually does make our lives easier. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Sep 10, 2017•50 min
Hello Summer: Forecasting the Weather
The weather is powerful. Even though models of prediction have gotten better through the years, there are still no good ways to prevent a storm. Jesus uses our fascination with talking about the weather to alert us to be spiritually ready and vigilant. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Sep 03, 2017•42 min
Hello Summer: Confident Living
Who doesn’t want to live a life of confidence? In a short parable in Luke 18, Jesus exposes the false confidence that many of us gravitate to and offers a solution that provides deep, lasting confidence. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Aug 27, 2017•51 min
Hello Summer: Time with God (Talk 1 of 8)
Mixing things up a bit, we’re feature 8 mini-sermons from our staff about what God has been doing in their lives recently. Alistair Chiu is Pastor of Equipping Ministry at Island ECC. He will speak on spending time with God. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Aug 20, 2017•20 min
Hello Summer: Being Authentic (Talk 2 of 8)
Mixing things up a bit, we’re feature 8 mini-sermons from our staff about what God has been doing in their lives recently. Eric Farmer is Associate Pastor at Island ECC. He will speak on being authentic. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Aug 20, 2017•23 min
Hello Summer: Wholesome Words (Talk 4 of 8)
Mixing things up a bit, we’re feature 8 mini-sermons from our staff about what God has been doing in their lives recently. Daniel Tse is Associate Pastor at Island ECC. He will speak on the power of words. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Aug 20, 2017•20 min
Hello Summer: Staying in Season (Talk 8 of 8)
Mixing things up a bit, we’re feature 8 mini-sermons from our staff about what God has been doing in their lives recently. Jeff Caylor is Senior Director of Worship and Atmosphere at Island ECC. He will speak on staying faithful and willing. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Aug 20, 2017•18 min
Hello Summer: Where Our Hearts Are (Talk 7 of 8)
Mixing things up a bit, we’re feature 8 mini-sermons from our staff about what God has been doing in their lives recently. Jessica Richmond is Deputy Director of Youth Ministry at Island ECC. She will speak on having our hearts in the right place. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Aug 20, 2017•20 min
Hello Summer: Chill and Know God (Talk 3 of 8)
Mixing things up a bit, we’re feature 8 mini-sermons from our staff about what God has been doing in their lives recently. Shannon Hilliard is Director of Community Outreach at Island ECC. She will speak on resting in God. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Aug 20, 2017•17 min
Hello Summer: On Holiness (Talk 5 of 8)
Mixing things up a bit, we’re feature 8 mini-sermons from our staff about what God has been doing in their lives recently. Sherman Chau is Pastor of Outreach at Island ECC. He will speak on holiness. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Aug 20, 2017•22 min
Hello Summer: Sabbath Rest (Talk 6 of 8)
Mixing things up a bit, we’re feature 8 mini-sermons from our staff about what God has been doing in their lives recently. Jacquie Ronan is Senior Director of Children's Ministry at Island ECC. She will speak on sabbath rest. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Aug 20, 2017•15 min
Hello Summer: "Vacation"
There are situations and challenges we experience in life that sometimes drive us to the point to where we wish we could just check out and take a break—to take a "vacation" from life—but the Apostle Paul is going to teach us that these hard times are actually valuable for our faith. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Aug 13, 2017•42 min
Hello Summer: Learning to Be Foolish
Foolishness is so easy to spot... in others. The realiry is that we all behave foolishly sometimes—at least according to Biblical definitions. So, the choice we have is to be the right kind of fool. Proverbs provides some great guidance in becoming the best kind of fool. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Aug 06, 2017•46 min
Hello Summer: New Chapters
Transitions can be hard. A new city, a new school, a new job, a new relationship. New settings can be challenging. The Bible is full of transitions and wisdom about how to make the most of them. Joshua takes the reins from Moses and moves from insecurity to confidence as he trusts God through difficult times. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Jul 30, 2017•42 min
Sweet and Sour: Dealing with Doubt
The presence of doubt is pretty normal but how you deal with it is key to how it impacts you. In a raw examination of Psalm 73, this message will help you manage your doubts in ways that will lead you to a deeper and more reliable faith. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Jul 23, 2017•39 min
Sweet and Sour: Pain It Forward
For the Christian, you have a choice when pain comes into your life because you can actually use it to be a blessing. You just might be the single most effective source of comfort in someone else’s life. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Jul 16, 2017•44 min
Sweet and Sour: Move It!
Muscles get stronger with exercise. Faith is the same. Just having good theology is not enough; it’s what you do with what you know that builds character and strong faith. Watch this and other messages in video at www.islandecc.hk/messages .
Jul 09, 2017•48 min
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