Island ECC Podcast

All kinds of things get stirred up in our world and our lives – both negative and positive. This message, from Hebrews 10:24-25, looks at the “one another” that tells us to stir-up, and even provoke, three positive, practical things in each other.

Election or Free Will? Calvinism or Arminianism? We sit down with Jared and John from Island Youth to debate the merits and shortcomings of both views. Together we work through the five tenants of Calvinism: T.U.L.I.P.

Most people spend their lives in pursuit of comfort. Working hard is often viewed as only a means to obtaining greater ease in life. From mattresses to shoes to toilet paper, advertisers tell us their products are “more comfortable”. We are seduced by the notion that our life must be made more comfortable.

Yet comfort is found not in greater convenience, but in living a life in harmony with our soul – with an awareness of a blessed hope that awaits us. Simply put, there is more to this life than living and dying.

Our new testament faith should be marked by one thing: Our love for God and for one another. But sometimes we complicate it with rules, traditions, and Old Testament ways. This message kicks off a 6-week look at how we can make loving others the central expression of our faith.

In the garden outside the tomb, the shocking evidence of an empty tomb sets in, and the movement of Christianity gains momentum.

The education system in Hong Kong is stressful, and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Should this matter to the church and why should we care about it? We sit down with Tyler Kusunoki to discuss the current state of education in the world, look at possible remedies, and consider how the church can get involved.

We conclude our sermon series by looking at the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. The final sign miracle Jesus performs will leave no doubt that He is the Messiah. The question for all of us is, do we believe it?

We talk about the latest craze in finance: Crypto and the NFT. What are they and how do they work? And outside of investment opportunities, are there other reasons why Christians should get behind this? We sit down with Eric Farmer and discuss the ramifications of Crypto and NFTs 
for the future and for the church.

In contrast to the public miracle earlier the same day in front of thousands, this famous sign miracle of Jesus occurs in the middle of the night where only his closest followers would see. As we dive further into John 6, we’ll see not only did John want to reveal to us who Jesus truly was, but also the unexpected way He prepared His disciples for their calling.

We focus a lot of energy on meeting our physical needs but often our souls are left unattended. We seem to be doing so well on the surface, and yet on the inside, we are running on empty.
Jesus said, whoever comes to me shall hunger and thirst no more. As we look at the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000, may we invite you to explore and to eat the bread of life which Jesus promised is the answer to satisfying your soul… completely!