Island Church

10/13/2026

Steve Simpson got a little personal: some of us are prisoners to fried chicken, some to our tech, and some to our grandkids. It's funny, but the point is serious: if anything captures us other than Jesus, there's a problem. What's the hardest thing for you to hold loosely? Watch the full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/

10/12/2026

Pastor Paul Ortiz challenges us to preach the gospel to ourselves every day. When we forget, we take for granted what Jesus has done, and it gets harder to tell others. How do you remind yourself of the gospel each day? Full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/

10/11/2026

10/11/2026

Ever felt like you were on the outside looking in? Pastor Paul Ortiz reminds us that in Christ we're no longer strangers but members of the household of God (Ephesians 2:19). There's only one family. Tell us what belonging to God's family means to you. Full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/

10/10/2026

Red versus blue, pick a team: Pastor Paul Ortiz points out that we're conditioned to be tribal and the world is set up to divide us. The church isn't immune, but we're supposed to be. How can we push back against that in our own community? Full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/

10/09/2026

Where are you placing your hope right now? Pastor Paul Ortiz reminds us that achievement, relationships, and even retirement will let us down, but Christ himself is our peace (Ephesians 2:14). Jesus was and is always enough. Share where you've found that true. Full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/

10/08/2026

Pastor Paul Ortiz puts it plainly: there's not a Holy Spirit for the Baptists and another for the Presbyterians. Ephesians 2:18 says we all have access in one Spirit to the Father. What's one way believers from different churches can show that unity? Full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/

10/06/2026

Pastor Paul Ortiz on great pizza and even greater news. When a friend makes something good, they invite you over to share it. If we've tasted God's peace, why wouldn't we share it with others? Who's someone you could invite to the table this week? Watch the full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/

10/05/2026

What does God see when he looks at you? Al Toepke walks through Ephesians 2:6 and shows that God sees believers seated with Christ, covered by his blood, and not defined by their mess. How does that change how you see yourself this week? Full sermon: https://www.youtube.com/