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Island Christian PodcastIt's All Greek To Me: Mindset, Joy - Pastor Colby RohdePhilippians shows us that Christian joy begins not with our circumstances but with a Christ-shaped mindset. Paul demonstrates that joy flows when we are Jesus-minded, Others-minded, and You-minded. Though life may feel like a prison, God can use every situation for His glory. Our perspective changes everything: we view hardships through the lens of Christ, serve others with humility, and continually reevaluate our priorities in light of Him. Joy grows as we pray, think rightly, and live according to God’s truth. Even in trials, we are not spiritually trapped but deeply rooted in Christ, equipped to experience lasting joy an...
2025-09-2800 min
Island Christian PodcastThe Gospel's Greatest Hits: God of Comfort - Pastor Colby RohdeThis week, we walked through Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 1; suffering is not wasted. God comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others in theirs. We saw that the Christian has two roles in suffering: first, to be a Reservoir, receiving God’s comfort when life hurts. And second, to be a Channel, allowing that comfort to flow through us to those around us.
We explored the picture of the two seas in Israel: the Sea of Galilee (alive, because it both receives and gives) and the Dead Sea (lifeless, because it only takes in). In the...
2025-09-0100 min
Island Christian PodcastThe Gospel's Greatest Hits: From Milk to Maturity - Pastor Colby RohdeThis week, we open up a deeply honest moment from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, a call to grow up. Paul lays out three spiritual conditions: the Natural Person (who doesn’t know God), the Supernatural Person (who is led by the Spirit), and the Unnatural or Fleshly Person (who belongs to Christ but still lives like the world). It’s not a flattering word, but it’s a freeing one.
We see how many Christians today still live as infants, fed by others, carried by emotions, and stuck in patterns that stunt their growth. But Paul doesn’t scold to s...
2025-08-1000 min
Island Christian PodcastThe Gospel's Greatest Hits: Unashamed of the Gospel - Pastor Colby RohdeThis week, we opened Paul’s letter to the Romans and stepped into four power-packed reasons why he could say with confidence, “I am not ashamed of the gospel.” In a world where the message of Jesus seemed weak, strange, even offensive, Paul boldly proclaimed it as good news, God’s power, freely given, and life-changing.
We explored how the gospel doesn’t need dressing up or watering down, it just needs to be delivered. It’s not a task; it’s a treasure. We saw how fear often silences us, but faith reminds us that this message is for everyone: the s...
2025-07-2000 min
Island Christian PodcastDomino Effect: When Compromise Comes First - Pastor Colby RohdeIn Domino Effect: When Compromise Comes First, we examine the tragic decline of King Saul in 1 Samuel, a man who started with promise but drifted through compromise. Chosen by God and anointed by Samuel, Saul ignored warnings, took spiritual detours, and let fear, pride, and control guide his decisions. His downfall wasn’t sudden, it was a slow fade of partial obedience.In a moment of honesty, Saul confesses, “I have acted like a fool.” His story is a mirror for all of us, leaders, parents, and everyday people under pressure. When we follow our own way instead of God’s, we ri...
2025-05-2600 min
Island Christian PodcastWho Is Jesus?: The Distraction Dilemma - Pastor Colby RohdeIn our series "Who Is Jesus?: The Distraction Dilemma", we look at the moment Jesus visits Mary and Martha. Martha is overwhelmed with busyness, while Mary sits at Jesus’ feet, simply listening. Jesus gently corrects Martha, not because serving is wrong, but because she let it take priority over being with Him.
Distraction isn’t just about activity, it’s about what captures our hearts. We often get so caught up in responsibilities, even good ones, that we miss what we need most: intimacy with Jesus. True peace doesn’t come from finishing our to-do lists, it comes from resting in His p...
2025-04-0700 min
Island Christian PodcastWho Is Jesus?: The Mission Manifesto - Pastor Colby RohdeWhat if the church isn’t what you think it is? Maybe you’ve seen it as a place for the already perfect, the super spiritual, or the ones who have it all figured out. But Jesus had a radically different vision that shocked people then and still challenges us today.
We’re diving into a moment when Jesus walked into His hometown synagogue and dropped a truth bomb, revealing exactly what His mission was all about. He didn’t come to start a religious club. He came to bring hope to the broken, freedom to the oppressed, and healing to the hu...
2025-03-2300 min
Island Christian PodcastInto The Wilderness: Details Matter - Holiness in Everything - Pastor Colby RohdeWe’ve all made mistakes, felt the weight of guilt, or carried burdens that seem too heavy to bear. But what if holiness isn’t about perfection—it’s about transformation? What if God isn’t just calling us to follow rules, but to experience a deeper, more powerful connection with Him?
In this sermon, we’re diving into a pivotal moment in Leviticus 11:44-47, where God declares, “Be holy, for I am holy”. At first glance, Leviticus may seem like a book of difficult laws, but when we look closer, we see something incredible—an invitation into holiness in everything. God ca...
2025-03-0900 min
Island Christian PodcastInto The Wilderness: From Bondage to Breakthrough - Pastor Colby RohdeNo one likes to be disregarded, ignored, or overlooked. Rejection can weigh us down and burden our hearts. But there is one exception, being “passed over” in judgment. When God established the Passover, He wanted His people to remember that they were spared only by His powerful intervention.
This familiar story reveals four poignant truths that still hold deep meaning for us today. What does it mean for us to be “passed over” by God’s mercy? How does this truth shape our faith and our future?
2025-02-1700 min
Island Christian PodcastHeaven and Nature Sing: All Glory Be To Christ! - Pastor Colby RohdeAs the New Year approaches, we’re inviting you to something special, timeless, and yet refreshingly new. You’ve likely heard the familiar tune of “Auld Lang Syne,” sung to bid farewell to the old year. But have you ever thought about pairing that melody with words that glorify Christ? In this we’ll be examining a song that does exactly that! It’s a bold and risky endeavor to take a beloved classic and give it a Christ-centered meaning. But isn’t that what the gospel does for our lives? It takes what’s familiar, broken, or even mundane and gives it new...
2024-12-3000 min
Island Christian PodcastHeaven and Nature Sing: O Come O Come Emmanuel - Pastor Colby RohdeAre you ready to rock around the nativity? This Christmas season, we are diving into the sounds of the season! Each Sunday, we'll unwrap some of the best Christmas carols like never before! Forget silent nights; we’re bringing joyful noise with O Come, O Come Emmanuel (the original “Waiting for Christmas”), O Little Town of Bethlehem (aka “Small Town, Big Miracle”), and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (spoiler alert: they’re still singing). By the time we get to Joy to the World and All Glory Be to Christ, you’ll be ready to sing louder than your car on the way hom...
2024-12-0100 min
Island Christian PodcastVII: A Study on the Book of Revelation - Are You Cross Fit - Pastor Colby RohdeIn a world that’s all about physical fitness and outward appearances, we often miss what truly matters— the health of our souls and the strength of our faith. While culture pushes us to achieve the “ideal” body, Jesus calls us to build up our spiritual lives, shaping a church that’s resilient, vibrant, and full of purpose.We will dive into Jesus’ words to the Church of Philadelphia from Revelation 3, a powerful model of a thriving, spiritually fit church. We’ll explore what it means to focus our faith, embrace opportunities, and live for a purpose beyond today. Whether you’re curious...
2024-11-1100 min
Island Christian PodcastVII: A Study on the Book of Revelation: Promises For The Pressed - Pastor Colby RohdeMy Friends! Pain and suffering are harsh realities we all face. For many, these struggles can seem like barriers to trusting in a good and loving God. The question arises: how could a loving God allow so much hardship and heartbreak in the world, day after day, for centuries? This is not just a question for the unbelieving world, but also for believers wrestling with the trials of life.Yet, there is hope! In Revelation 2, Jesus speaks directly to the church in Smyrna, a community enduring intense suffering on all fronts. In His message, He doesn’t just acknowledge their pa...
2024-10-1300 min
Island Christian PodcastWooden Spoon Survivors: Give Them The Royal Treatment - Pastor Colby RohdeYou may have heard this story yourself once or twice. One of the kids is walking through the kitchen, and a comment is made. Yes, that comment. After that…let’s just say Mom had one less wooden spoon to stir the sauce with! So, whether you dodged it, faced it, or still flinch at the sight of it — you’re officially a Wooden Spoon Survivor!
Many of us are now on the other side of it, realizing that parenting is no joke! Kids face new challenges every day that seem to get harder and harder. On top of it all, par...
2024-09-1500 min
Island Christian PodcastFrom Death To Life: On A Mission Of Submission - Pastor Colby RohdeWe all know that some words simply carry a heavy weight— words that stir up feelings of pain, bias, injustice, and fear. So when we encounter these words in Scripture, it’s easy to feel confused or even triggered, unsure of how to understand or apply them. But what if instead of shying away, we leaned into these words and discovered something powerful?
2024-08-1100 min
Island Christian PodcastFrom Death To Life: Walk This Way - Pastor Colby RohdeWe’re exploring the deeper meaning of what it truly means to walk in the faith. Our spiritual journey is far more than just a reflection of our belief in Jesus; it’s a vital pathway that unlocks our full potential and enables us to have a profound impact for God’s Kingdom. As we continue our series, “From Death to Life,” we delve into Ephesians 5, where Paul unveils three key areas of our spiritual walk that are essential for staying aligned with God’s purpose. These areas not only guide us on the right path but also reveal how the Gospel t...
2024-08-0400 min
Island Christian PodcastFrom Death To Life: From Graveyard To Glory - Pastor Colby RohdeWhether we’re aware of it or not, the Christian journey is a radical process. So much more than simply trying harder, making educated decisions, or learning to be a good religious person. It includes recognizing the most devastating news to reach all humanity, while also embracing the best gift in all of history. It’s marked by Divine interventions every step of the way, from conversion to the culmination of life itself. We see this so clearly not just in Ephesians 2, but throughout the entire Bible.
This Sunday we will look at the four main stages of development that desc...
2024-06-3000 min
Island Christian PodcastFrom Death to Life: Count Your Blessings! - Pastor Colby RohdeWe are kicking off the summer in the best way possible – with a new sermon series in the book of Ephesians, titled “From Death To Life”. Written to Christians navigating a culture known for its wealth, diversity, and rampant idol worship, Paul's letter showcases the life-giving power of the Gospel. This power not only affects us for eternity but also empowers us to live purposefully and with conviction as we grow deeper in our faith.We will start by diving into the longest sentence in the Bible, filled with incredible truths from the Apostle Paul, who was bursting with excitement about...
2024-06-1000 min
Island Christian PodcastLike No Other: Worth Like No Other - Pastor Colby RohdeWhen you visit a doctor's office, you're often asked, "So, what brings you here?" The reasons can range from a simple sore throat to more serious concerns. The same applies to coming to church to worship - not everyone comes for the same reasons. Some motives are more pure than others and simply being present isn’t always what matters most.
In this message we're going to dive into an unforgettable Passover in Jerusalem, where Jesus encountered four different groups coming to the temple, each with their own reasons for being there. He responded to each according to God's heart on...
2024-05-2700 min
Island Christian PodcastLike No Other: A Storyteller Like No Other - Pastor Colby RohdeEveryone is drawn to a captivating story. From the classics of Homer and Aesop to the modern tales of Disney and Twain, storytelling has shaped our perceptions of life and the world around us. Yet, amidst these great narrators that can capture attention, only one Storyteller has the power to change lives and affect them for eternity.
We’re going to dive into one of the timeless stories told by the greatest Storyteller of all time—Jesus Himself. With one-third of His teachings delivered through parables, Jesus masterfully wove practical stories with heavenly truths. As we continue our sermon series “Like N...
2024-04-2900 min
Island Christian PodcastLike No Other: A Beginning Like No Other - Pastor Colby RohdeIn a world where negativity dominates headlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. News outlets strategically know that bad news often captures our attention. But amidst this barrage of negativity, there’s a message of hope that has the potential to powerfully and personally transform the human heart.
This Sunday we will closely examine the opening words of Mark’s Gospel in our series, “Like No Other.” Mark wastes no time in headlining how the person and purpose of Jesus Christ is the greatest news this world has ever seen. Through an uncommon messenger and an unforgettable interaction, we’re introduced t...
2024-04-0700 min
Island Christian PodcastPalm Sunday: Triumphal Entry Principles - Pastor Colby RohdeWe are kicking off one of the most revered weeks of the entire year! With all the reflecting and celebrating ahead of us, it’s so important to look at how the event that changed history began. What took place during the Triumphal Entry started a chain reaction that ignited into our hope being forever secured as the ultimate sacrifice was made on a cross. It’s such a pivotal moment that all 4 Gospel writers include it in each of their accounts of Jesus’ last week on earth.
During our Palm Sunday message, we'll explore John's portrayal of Jesus' entry into J...
2024-03-2400 min
Island Christian PodcastTrue To Your Word: He Prepares Before Me - Pastor Colby RohdeJoin us as we continue our winter series, "True To Your Word," journeying through Psalm 23. Throughout this series, we've explored striking landscapes, genuine experiences, and profound provisions from Jesus, our Shepherd. Last week, we witnessed David's transition from speaking about God to conversing directly with Him, in the midst of a valley. This week, anticipate another significant shift in David's memoir of faith.
You won’t want to miss our time together, as we delve into a change of setting that I’m praying will leave a lasting impact on a life that faithfully follows Jesus Christ. The hospitality depicted in t...
2024-03-1000 min
Island Christian PodcastTrue To Your Word: He Is With Me - Pastor Colby RohdeAs we have slowed down these last couple weeks to soak in the first half of Psalm 23, I’m so excited for the next segment of our winter series, True to Your Word! We will dive deep into the most memorable verse of this most memorable Psalm. You may already be familiar with these words, encountering them in various places within popular media or in contexts related to funerals. There’s a beautiful sense of comfort and care here. However, I believe there's much more to uncover in this 'hinge' of David’s poem.
Join us as we unravel the subtle...
2024-03-0300 min
Island Christian PodcastThe Mothers of Jesus: The Royal Failure - Bathsheba - Pastor Colby RohdeAs we gear up for the new year, it’s also a pivotal time to take a moment and reflect on how our relationship with King Jesus is going. Just as the year comes to us in seasons- winter, spring, summer, and fall- our spiritual life can often be the same. This is especially true when we allow sin to work its way into our lives. The warm, alluring breezes of temptation can sneak up suddenly and, if acted upon, can bring the cool chill of a broken fellowship with God. None of us are immune from enticement but all of...
2023-12-3100 min
Island Christian PodcastThe Mothers of Jesus: Divine Breakthrough In Family Dysfunction - Tamar - Pastor Colby RohdeOne of the most used (if not overused) terms of our culture is the term dysfunctional. It has become the popular descriptor of flawed and broken people, especially in speaking about families. Too often this expression is used as an excuse to justify bad behaviors in other people. In tomorrow’s service, we will see one of the most dysfunctional families in the Bible, as we continue our Christmas Series, The Mothers of Jesus. But this story of Judah and Tamar yields so much insight into our own behavior, God’s intervention, and a whole new way to view the Chri...
2023-12-1700 min
Island Christian PodcastSummer: Guided By God Together - Pastor Colby RohdeWe are coming up on a pivotal moment this Sunday. As the summer season ends, we will be diving into the last installment of our series, Enjoying the Fullness of God! In this series we have explored various spiritual disciplines and how they enrich our lives with Christ.
This Sunday, instead of looking at how to be individually impacted for God’s Kingdom, we’re going to look at being corporately impacted. We’re going to explore a critical chapter in Scripture that showcases how the church as a whole can be guided and directed into a deeper level of God’s...
2023-08-2800 min
Island Christian PodcastSummer: The Progression of Confession - Pastor Colby RohdeWe have a few confessions to make.
1. We confess that we are so excited to join with you for worship this Sunday as we continue exploring our summer series, Enjoying the Fullness of God! We have covered so many disciplines that God uses to expand our experience of His presence in our lives. If you haven’t caught the entire series so far, do check it out. You won’t be disappointed!
2. We confess that this Sunday’s discipline has the potential to do wonders in your walk with Christ! Many psychologists and therapists will tell you it’s actually good for the...
2023-08-2100 min
Island Christian PodcastSummer: The Feast of Fasting - Pastor Colby RohdeI hope you’ve been as challenged and blessed as I have from our summer series, Enjoying the Fullness of God. So far we’ve seen how the Gospel intensifies our walk with God as we discipline ourselves to study the Bible, pray, worship, and tithe. As we continue into the second half of the series, we see how outward and action-oriented Spiritual Disciplines fuel the connection we have with Christ. This is especially true of our next discipline! This Sunday, we will be taking a comprehensive look at one of the most feared and misunderstood spiritual disciplines that we see...
2023-07-3000 min
Island Christian PodcastSummer: How Your Faith Grows - Pastor Colby RohdeEveryone looks forward to summer! With beaches, barbeques, boats, and blue skies, it feels like the best time of year. Are fun activities the best part? For many people, it’s the chance to slow down and enjoy what matters most. You push so hard all year; finding rest and recovery is essential. As you slow down, what should you give your time to instead? In our summer series, we will talk about the most effective ways to slow down and experience the fullness of God. We will talk about how to absorb the Bible, pray, find comfort in solitude an...
2023-06-2500 min
Island Christian PodcastFacing Temptation - Pastor Colby RohdeSpoiler alert! Giving your life to Christ doesn’t mean you will never battle sin again. In fact, if you've been a follower of Jesus for more than an hour, you probably recognize that certain temptations still have the tendency to linger around. How are we to understand that? Or more importantly, how do we overcome those temptations that inevitably head our way? Join us this Sunday as we dive into Jesus’ first encounter with temptations in the wilderness! We will see how His temptations are actually the very same ones that we face on a regular basis. And more impo...
2023-06-0400 min
Island Christian PodcastPlot Twist: But God... - Pastor Colby RohdeCan you believe that we are almost at the end of our PLOT TWIST series? What a great sermon series it has been! You won’t want to miss this week as we’ll be examining how it really is possible for things like love and forgiveness to flow out of a heart that’s experienced such mistreatment as Joseph.
It really comes at the crescendo of the story, as Joseph shares his revolutionary perspective with his brothers. This is an epic moment in the Old Testament, as we see how forgiveness eclipses failure. Let’s consider Joseph’s brothers as they ap...
2023-05-2100 min
Island Christian PodcastPlot Twist: Pit, Penthouse, Prison... And the Presence of God - Pastor Colby RohdeThis week we are continuing our PLOT TWIST series with the twists and turns in Joseph’s life as he finds himself in this confusing place called “Egypt.”
Those familiar with the story may recall one big temptation he faces early on. But did you know that’s not the only temptation Joseph battles in this chapter? In fact, his most challenging temptation may be one you are experiencing right now in your own life.
You don’t want to miss Joseph’s “secret to success” that is still available for us today!
2023-04-3000 min
Island Christian PodcastPalm Sunday - Pastor Colby RohdePalm Sunday. You may be familiar with the story - Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, people get really excited, and the children sing and wave a bunch of palm branches (hence the name). Pretty straight forward, right?
Not so fast… there’s a clue in the text that reveals something ordinarily extraordinary about what’s actually taking place.
Come on Sunday as we dive into what’s being revealed and why it still matters to us today!
2023-04-0200 min
Island Christian PodcastA Blessed Restoration: Worship connects God's story to ours...and restores us along the way Psalm 103 - Pastor Colby RohdeWhen you think of worship, what comes to mind? I would bet many of us think of gathering together on Sunday morning to sing a few songs and hear an inspiring sermon. What if I told you that God actually invites us into something each time we worship Him? Would that change your approach to Sunday mornings or your devotional time during the week?
Join us as we uncover this invitation from the Psalms and learn exactly what God has in mind.
2023-03-1900 min
2022-11-2800 min