Island Church

05/24/2026

05/20/2026

Join us for the fourth installment of our series, "Your Move: It's Time to Get On Track," as Pastor Charlie Miller invites us to open the Bible and meet the Person on the other side of the page. Drawing from Hebrews 4:12, Luke 24, John 5, and 2 Timothy 3, Pastor Charlie shows that Scripture is living and active, that every page points to Jesus, and that God's Word is meant to read us as much as we read it. Discover four simple moves for engaging the Bible: show up consistently, read to meet Him, look for Jesus on every page, and do something about what you find. Whether you've never opened a Bible or you've read it for decades, this message will reframe Scripture from a textbook to check off into a mirror that reflects the heart of God.

This message was delivered on May 17, 2026.

05/11/2026

Your Move: Learning to Talk with God.

Join us for the third installment of our series "Your Move: It's Time to Get On Track," as Pastor Steve Simpson opens Matthew 6:9-15 in the sermon "Learning to Talk with God." Pastor Steve reminds us that prayer is simply talking with God, yet it's a foundation so deep and powerful that approaching it can feel like standing in front of a fire hydrant. Walking through the model prayer Jesus gave His disciples, he unpacks the intimacy of calling God "Abba, Father," the reverence of hallowing His name, and the surrender of praying "Your kingdom come, Your will be done." Discover how prayer isn't bending God's will to ours but surrendering ours to His, and be encouraged to embrace the daily provision, forgiveness, and deliverance our Heavenly Father longs to give. This message will stir you to build a deeper rhythm of abiding with God through prayer.

This message was delivered on May 10, 2026.

04/27/2026

Join us for the kickoff of our brand-new series, "Your Move: It's Time to Get On Track," as Pastor Paul launches week one with a sermon titled "Your Move: Count the Cost." Drawing primarily from Luke 14:26-33, Pastor Paul calls us to confront the modern church's crisis of misunderstood discipleship and rediscover what Jesus truly meant when He said, "Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me." Through powerful examples ranging from Martin Luther's stand for the gospel to Billy Graham's reminder that "salvation is free, but discipleship costs everything," this message challenges every believer to examine their love for Christ, embrace daily sanctification, and place Jesus above all relationships, possessions, and personal ambitions. Whether you're a longtime follower of Jesus or just beginning to explore what discipleship really looks like, this sermon will stir your heart to count the cost and answer the call to follow Him wherever He goes.

This message was delivered on April 26, 2026.

04/20/2026

Join us for the final installment of our two-year expository series, "The Book of Mark," as Pastor Paul and Pastor Charlie tag-team the pulpit to wrap up 52 messages through the Gospel of Mark. In this sermon, "Wrapping Up Mark," they step back to look at the big picture and land on four central truths that Mark has hammered home across sixteen chapters: Jesus is the Christ, we're called to obey, the gospel is for everyone, and we're called to serve. Discover why Peter's confession at Caesarea Philippi is the hinge of the entire Gospel, how faithful obedience in the small things shapes us into the family of God, why Mark's action-packed writing was crafted to reach outsiders enduring persecution, and how serving others flows naturally from Jesus laying down His life as a ransom for many. Don't miss this powerful conclusion and the personal question Mark leaves with every reader: who do you say Jesus is?

This message was delivered on April 19, 2026.

03/18/2026

You are invited to Easter at Island Church!

Sunday, April 5 @ 6:15am - Sunrise at the Pier
Sunday, April 5 @ 10:00am - Easter at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation

Two very different experiences celebrating the resurrection of Jesus! Join us for both services.

03/02/2026

Join us for the 45th installment of our expository series, "The Book of Mark," as Pastor Paul dives into Mark 14:12-31 in the sermon titled "Passover." In this powerful message, Pastor Paul traces the origins of Passover from Exodus back to the upper room, revealing how Jesus transformed a centuries-old tradition into something far greater — a new covenant sealed by His own sacrifice. Discover how Jesus was not a victim of circumstances but an active participant in God's unfolding plan of salvation, directing every detail of the Passover preparation with sovereign authority. Learn why understanding the significance of the original Passover is essential to grasping the depth of what Christ has done for us. Pastor Paul also unpacks the disciples' overconfidence and Peter's bold — yet misguided — claims, reminding us that our security rests not in our own faithfulness but in Christ's faithfulness to us. Be encouraged that even in failure, Jesus promises restoration and goes before us.