Island ECC Podcast

It’s the most important thing you’ll ever do, actually. To hear the voice of God. And yet it’s easy to tune out, listen to other voices, or simply go it alone. But to hear God’s loving direction in our lives will save you from pain, comfort you in struggle, and provide meaning for your life. 

We’ve reached the end of our series on the chapter of Romans 8 and it’s time to add the final ingredient to our theological sandwich. Paul begins this chapter with the idea that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ, and ends with the profound promise that there is no separation from the love of God. We are held securely in His hands, never to be taken away. Paul was convinced of this truth, but many of us wrestle to believe it, especially when trouble, hardship, suffering, and fear make God feel distant. Today, we’ll discover why the love of Christ is stronger than anything that threatens to separate us.

It may be that every accusation we hear from the outside world or suspect inwardly is real. Romans 8 will show us that the charges may be real, but they are no longer relevant because the verdict has been handed out and the punishment paid by Jesus. This passage will compel us to live in light of the case being closed, and our lives being transformed by divine favour.

Life is hard. God is good. How do we reconcile these seemingly contradictory truths?

Many of us struggle to believe that God is active in our time of need. It often feels like we’re stuck in difficult cycles of sickness or hardship without any relief. However, God does promise a specific kind of help that is always available to us. This sermon will explore what that help looks like and how it is actually the greatest thing we could ever receive.

Being a child of God has amazing benefits as well as transformative power in our lives.

We can often feel like we’re living as hypocrites. We want to live in a righteous way, but something in us keeps pulling us towards sin. In this second sermon of the Romans 8 series, we hone in on verses 5-13 as we look at this hidden battle raging within us. We will also explore what it means for us to be under the full governance of the Spirit.

In arguably the weightiest chapter of the new testament, Paul describes with great enthusiasm the beauty of living in Christ. There is now no condemnation!

It’s Christianity’s pinnacle day. Resurrection Day. But even if we’re convinced that a historical resurrection actually occurred, what difference does it make for us today?

Palm Sunday commemorates the event of Jesus’ triumphant return to Jerusalem. But was it truly a joyous celebration? As the crowds celebrated, Jesus displayed grief and anger. Why this great contrast and what was going on in Jesus’ head? This sermon will seek to understand the massive disparity between the crowds and Jesus, and seek to understand the implications for our lives.