Island ECC - A Dynamic English Speaking International Church in Hong Kong

“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” - Alexander Pope.

This quote epitomises so many variations of this idea that basically tells us that the road to contentment is to have no expectations. Whether you agree with...

This is the first of five messages on emotions. It uses the Pixar movie, Inside Out, to dive into the way emotions can control our behaviour and what God’s Word says about this. It applies the rich theological truths found in 1 Peter 2:3-8 to speak to...

Tabernacles, temples, and churches. All are buildings for God. As we launch our Bold Faith building campaign, we want to make sure our understanding of God’s design for buildings is what drives our plans.

Generosity is the antidote to materialism, and therefore a key in our Christian life. But how do we increase our “cheer factor” in giving? If God loves a cheerful giver, how can I learn to enjoy it more?

Joshua took 12 stones and built a memorial so that generations forever would remember the power of God. This annual report, tucked inside a biblical look at Joshua 4, helps build our sense of awe as well as increase our expectation for a God-filled...

You reap what you sow. Plain and simple. And these principles apply to every category of your life: relationships, character development, careers, finances. This survey of scriptural truths on reaping a harvest in your life will help you understand...

Have you seen any miracles lately? Would you like to? What would a miracle look like in your life?

I firmly believe that God is willing and able to perform miracles in our lives. I’m not talking about your televangelist variety of miracle, but...

How would you describe your faith? Or perhaps a better question: How would God describe your faith? Only once in Scripture does Jesus commend stand-out faith. This message examines what it takes to grow a confidence in God through a life of action.

We’re finishing our Back to School series today with a topic that can get a little messy. Temptations. Every human in the world struggles with temptations. And we’re going to see today that even Jesus encountered a very trying time with temptations...

In our quest for spiritual growth, it’s vitally important that we understand some essential principles. How is it, exactly, that maturity happens? What role does God play, and what is our own responsibility? Looking at both Hebrews and Matthew, this...