http://www.islandecc.hk Island ECC Podcasts en Island ECC Podcasts Island ECC no Island ECC itsupport@islandecc.hk ℗ & © 2013 Island ECC 720 This message continues our series on building endurance into our spiritual lives with a focus on how we can endure when faced with conflict. Using the account of a sharp disagreement between Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15:36-41 as the foundation, three basic principles, with scriptural support, are suggested as helpful ways to “run with perseverance the race before us” when faced with interpersonal conflicts. http://www.islandecc.hk/messages/enduring-through-conflict http://1176d1ba225c0c3cebe5-d5f3f0c07c7b491bea3167e00fe83e73.r79.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/2/0e2222979_1371379842_20130616sermonaudio.mp3 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:48:29 GMT Rick Bates Marathon conflicts,perseverance “Endure hardship as discipline”, we are told in Hebrews 12.7. Given that hardship is inevitable, we desperately need to know how to embrace it as discipline from a loving Father. This in-depth look at Hebrews 12 will provide tools for not just surviving the tough times, but making sure that we are refined in those times as well. http://www.islandecc.hk/messages/enduring-through-hardship http://1176d1ba225c0c3cebe5-d5f3f0c07c7b491bea3167e00fe83e73.r79.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/2/0e2205777_20130609sermonaudio.mp3 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:39:53 GMT Brett Hilliard Marathon endure,discipline When circumstances in life change, our faith is always impacted. Sometimes times of plenty make us forget our dependence on God. But change in the opposite direction can be devastating too. When crisis comes, we can lose our once-firm confidence in God. This message examines the life of John the Baptist, who Jesus said was the “greatest among those born of women” (Matthew 11.11). Even he doubted. And Jesus’ reply to the doubts of John the Baptist can help us overcome doubts as well. http://www.islandecc.hk/messages/enduring-through-confusion http://1176d1ba225c0c3cebe5-d5f3f0c07c7b491bea3167e00fe83e73.r79.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/2/0e2184435_20130602sermonaudio.mp3 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 04:49:30 GMT Brett Hilliard Marathon endurance,perseverance,faith Peter was confused about being clean. He rejected Jesus’ offer to wash his feet, and then a second later, pleaded for Jesus to wash his entire body. And then Jesus rejected that. Hmmm. So what does it mean to be clean and stay clean before God? http://www.islandecc.hk/messages/clean http://1176d1ba225c0c3cebe5-d5f3f0c07c7b491bea3167e00fe83e73.r79.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/2/0e2165447_20130526sermonaudio.mp3 Sun, 26 May 2013 02:44:45 GMT Brett Hilliard Laundry cleanliness,clean Global giving statistics support the fact that the more money someone has, the less willing they are to part with it. Isn’t that odd? Percentage-wise, the most generous people are those who have the least. Perhaps that is why the apostle Paul wrote to his mentee, Timothy: "Command the rich to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share”. This message provides a framework for unmasking greed in our hearts, and a strategy for increasing our generosity. http://www.islandecc.hk/messages/greed-to-generosity http://1176d1ba225c0c3cebe5-d5f3f0c07c7b491bea3167e00fe83e73.r79.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/2/0e2138095_20130519sermonaudio.mp3 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:53:55 GMT Brett Hilliard Laundry greed,generosity Paul tells us to “be angry, but do not sin” (Ephesians 4:26a). If you’ve not been angry recently, then you are disobeying the command to be angry. It reveals that you don’t care deeply about things that should enrage you. But the greater, more frequent problem is that you are angry, and you simply don’t know how to get over it. Whether it shows itself as rage, impatience, silence, or withdrawal, anger will eat you up. This message examines the core causes, and provides insight on how to deal with it effectively. http://www.islandecc.hk/messages/wrath-to-understanding http://1176d1ba225c0c3cebe5-d5f3f0c07c7b491bea3167e00fe83e73.r79.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/2/0e2079197_20130512sermonaudio.mp3 Sun, 12 May 2013 04:03:18 GMT Brett Hilliard Laundry anger,wrath Make no mistake, sex is powerful. The advertising industry has known that for a long time. It’s about time the church recognise this truth as well. The key is how you’ll direct that powerful force. This message examines Joseph and his temptation with Potiphar’s wife to understand more fully how lust attacks, and more importantly, how it can be overcome. http://www.islandecc.hk/messages/lust-to-purity http://1176d1ba225c0c3cebe5-d5f3f0c07c7b491bea3167e00fe83e73.r79.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/2/0e1666035_20130505sermonaudio.mp3 Sun, 05 May 2013 04:18:40 GMT Brett Hilliard Laundry lust,purity Eating and drinking is such an integral part of life and such a pleasure in this life. But not many of us would call ourselves a glutton. Not many of us have explored the connection between what we consume and our spiritual lives. This message will explore how gluttony can be a temptation for all, how self-control is life-giving, and lastly what is God’s vision beyond self control. http://www.islandecc.hk/messages/gluttony-to-self-control http://1176d1ba225c0c3cebe5-d5f3f0c07c7b491bea3167e00fe83e73.r79.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/2/0e1102315_20130428sermonaudio.mp3 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:03:36 GMT Didi Wong Laundry gluttony,self-control Being busy is an easy goal. It can also numb us from meaningful engagement with our lives. Sloth is not simply being lazy. And the remedy for sloth is not simply being busy. Removing sloth from our lives means to connect more meaningfully with a life of intentionality and purpose. This message looks at balancing our time, and reviving our hearts for all the right things. http://www.islandecc.hk/messages/sloth-to-work http://1176d1ba225c0c3cebe5-d5f3f0c07c7b491bea3167e00fe83e73.r79.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/2/0e1102285_20130421sermonaudio.mp3 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:08:53 GMT Brett Hilliard Laundry sloth_work Envy is the greatest of the seven deadly sins. It is hidden and deceptive, but powerful. In fact, envy is the first sin after Adam and Eve’s first sin. But with contentment, there is great gain, the apostle Paul says. As we identify and root out comparison in our lives, freedom and joy can grow. http://www.islandecc.hk/messages/envy-to-contentment http://1176d1ba225c0c3cebe5-d5f3f0c07c7b491bea3167e00fe83e73.r79.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/2/0e1102259_20130414sermonaudio.mp3 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:35:35 GMT Brett Hilliard Laundry envy,contentment