Island ECC Podcast

Few of us would say we struggle with idolatry: bowing down to another god isn’t likely your greatest temptation. But if you view idolatry as more subtle – as replacing God with other greater loves – then maybe idolatry is a temptation after all.

Jesus commended people for being able to predict the weather. But in stark contrast, He points out that they are incompetent in predicting the greater things of life.

Spiritual dryness can occur even when our outward circumstances look just fine; but how do we climb out of a spiritual drought?

We all experience certain “not-so-wild fires” in our lives that God uses to refine our souls; but how exactly do they show up? Through the story of Jacob, we learn about what the discipline of God can look like and how we should respond.

Life can be confusing. Surprisingly, sometimes life with God can be confusing too. Still, there are some keys in knowing how to navigate life when the way forward is unclear.

In our lives, we will encounter all kinds of weather. Most of us look forward to the sunny days and clear skies because those are the days where we find the most enjoyment. But just like the weather, life is unpredictable and sometimes frustrating – as the author of Ecclesiastes points out. Today we’re going to explore this perplexing book to find the key to happiness in our days “under the sun.”

Bad weather, storms, and hardships happen! What can we do to prepare for these? This sermon uses the lens of weather to show two foundational spiritual principles that can be applied to all types of storms in your life.

We each bring a vibe to every situation we’re in. People often adapt to your very presence. They become more at ease, more uptight, more nervous, more joyful. Knowing your vibe, and managing it, can be a great blessing to every circle you enter.

Enoch is a character that has scant biblical presence. We know very little about him, but what we do know is noteworthy: He walked with God.