ECB Sermon Podcast

Welcome to our online-only service this week. In the midst of severe Bangkok flooding, Pastor Pablo Morales continues our series "He Has Done Great Things: Celebrating Jesus in All of Life" with Part 4: Jesus is Our Life.You were made to grow, and you don’t have to do it alone. Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. Are you ready to draw closer to Him and let Him shape your life and calling?

What if Jesus has a calling for you, right where you are? Join us as we continue our 60th Anniversary sermon series "He Has Done Great Things". Pastor Zach Wylie will lead us in exploring “A New Calling”, and what your "next yes" could look like.We will explore Jesus’ invitation to belong to Him and take part in His work. Who has Jesus already placed near you? What could love, service, or a conversation about faith look like this week?

It's possible to do a lot for God and still miss actually knowing Him. But the Cross gives us more than forgiveness — it gives us transformation. Come and be encouraged as we continue our series "He Has Done Great Things" celebrating 60 years of God's faithfulness at ECB. This week the theme is "Jesus is Our New Nature" led by guest Pastor Rawee. If you're in Christ, the old has already gone and the new has already come. Transformation isn't something you're waiting to earn — it's a reality you're invited to live out of.

As we celebrate 60 years of God’s faithfulness at ECB, we remember that Jesus gave Himself to unite us, forming a new humanity that reflects God through both our differences and our togetherness. Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the beautiful, multi-diverse family Jesus is building among the nations.Jesus is forming us into one new humanity where our differences and our togetherness display the beautiful wisdom of God. May ECB continue to be a living display of this wisdom for generations to come.

Are you building your life on a lie? This week as Pastor Pablo continues Walking with God: Reflections from a Pastor’s Heart, we will uncover common fallacies shaping our culture and discover why God’s Word is a foundation we can trust.We live in a world shaped by false narratives. The Bible warns us not to be deceived by myths, no matter how popular they become. Jesus is your Creator, Redeemer, and Lord. Are you building your life on truth?

What is keeping you from trusting God’s Word? Join us as Pastor Pablo continues Walking with God: Reflections from a Pastor’s Heart. Discover why the Bible is trustworthy and why it is the sure foundation for walking with God. We live in a world where opinions often replace truth. But God has given us His trustworthy Word so we can walk in truth. Let Scripture shape your faith, guide your steps, and anchor your life. Will you trust His Word today?

Has the brokenness of this world begun to wear you down? Join us as Pastor Pablo continues the series Walking with God: Reflections from a Pastor's Heart. Discover timeless biblical truths that will strengthen your faith and help you walk with God in a broken world. We live in a broken world, and we all carry wounds. When we forget that, we can become resentful toward God, drift from our faith, or begin to see ourselves as victims. But Jesus offers a better way. As we turn to Him in repentance and hope, He heals our hearts and gives us the strength to finish the race faithfully. Will you trust Jesus with your wounds?

Is life moving so fast that you've lost sight of what truly matters? This week, Pastor Pablo begins a new series: "Walking with God: Reflections from a Pastor's Heart."Join us as we explore timeless biblical truths and personal reflections that can help us walk with God through every season of life.Life is brief, but eternity is forever. When we live with an eternal perspective, our priorities become clearer, our hope grows stronger, and our hearts find peace. Are you investing your life in what will last forever?

What is forgiveness for? Is it simply about letting go, or is God inviting us into something even greater? Join us as Pastor Phil Holcomb concludes our Forgiveness: The Oxygen of the Kingdom series by exploring God's work in our lives from rupture to repair and His invitation to become peacemakers.God's goal is not simply forgiven people, but restored relationships. We invite you to discover how God invites us to participate in His work of repair.

How do we find freedom from the bitterness that can quietly take root in our hearts? Join us as guest speaker Dr. Craig explores Romans 12 and shows how the way of Jesus frees us to forgive while trusting God with justice.Freedom begins when we release our offenders from our system of justice and entrust them to the perfect justice of God.

Why is forgiveness so difficult, what does it truly mean, and how do we find the strength to forgive? Join us as Dr. Craig invites us to look to Jesus, Who paid our debt and empowers us to extend the same grace we have received.Forgiveness begins by contemplating Jesus' grace and mercy towards us - the power that provides us with the grace needed to forgive others. Because we have been forgiven much, we are invited to forgive deeply.

Forgiveness sounds like a beautiful idea… until someone deeply hurts us. This week we invite you to join us as Pastor Phil Holcomb begins a new sermon series: "Forgiveness: The Oxygen of the Kingdom". In Part 1, we will discover why Jesus taught that forgiven people forgive, and how the cross gives us both the courage and the freedom to release the debt of guilt instead of carrying it.Forgiveness isn't pretending the debt doesn't exist. It is choosing to entrust justice to God because we have first received His extravagant mercy.

This week, we are privileged to have a guest speaker who will be wrapping up our series “Living Life with the Holy Spirit,” with Session 8: The Comforting Presence. Dr. Nelson Estrada from Asia Biblical Theological Seminary will deliver a message on how the Holy Spirit, as the Comforter, enables believers to endure suffering and hardships alongside empowering us with boldness, wisdom, and divine authority as we fulfill God’s calling to proclaim the Gospel.The Holy Spirit was never promised to take away our trials, but to walk with us through them. Just as the disciples in Acts were transformed from fearful and inadequate followers into bold witnesses, so we can be strengthened to endure whatever suffering comes our way. The Spirit turns pain into testimony, weakness into strength, and persecution into proclamation. So let’s not pray for escape but for empowerment—that our endurance may shine as a living witness to Christ’s love and power.

Are you experiencing spiritual oppression? Join us as Pastor Pablo continues our series, The Presence: Living Life with the Holy Spirit. In Session 7, we will discover how the Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome spiritual opposition and walk in the victory of Christ. Following Jesus does not mean you will never face spiritual opposition, but it does mean you never face it alone. The Holy Spirit lives within you, and the authority of Jesus is greater than every power of darkness. Stand firm in the faith. The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

To commemorate World Refugee Day at ECB, we’ll explore the theme: Belonging Begins With Hospitality.We’ll discover how God’s hospitality changes lives and how Christ welcomes strangers, forms disciples, and sends His people into the world. Together we’ll reflect on a simple but powerful truth:Hospitality creates belonging.Belonging creates becoming.Becoming leads to being.Being leads us to welcome others.God welcomes undeserving people into His family. Christ welcomed us, transforms us, and sends us into the world to welcome others. Because Christ made room for us at His table, we make room for others in our lives.

Have you ever felt disappointed with God? Join us as our guest speaker, Dr. Jim Blumenstock, shares how to follow Jesus when life doesn’t unfold the way we expected. Dr. Blumenstock serves as President of Asia Biblical Theological Seminary (ABTS). Sometimes disappointment comes when life doesn't unfold the way we hoped. Yet God remains faithful. As we align our expectations with His truth, we discover that He is better than we imagined. God does not call us to lower our expectations of Him. He calls us to align them with the truth of Who He is. Is your relationship with God shaped by your expectations—or by His Word? Come be encouraged and inspired.

What is holding you back from pursuing God’s calling for your life? Join us as we continue our series, The Presence: Living Life with the Holy Spirit. In session five, Pastor Pablo will explore how God’s love propels us beyond fear and into His purpose.Experiencing God’s love is not only about receiving it, but also about becoming a giver of it. God wants His love to flow through you, moving you beyond fear. Is anything holding you back from serving God? What will you do about it this week?

Are you experiencing God’s love in the deepest parts of your life? Join us as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday and continue our series, The Presence: Living Life with the Holy Spirit. In session four, Pastor Pablo will explore how repentance opens our hearts to experience God’s healing love.Experiencing God’s love is not only about belief; it also involves repentance. When we turn to Jesus and follow Him, His love begins to heal our deepest wounds and lead us into freedom. Where is Jesus inviting you to turn back to Him today?

Are you living a fulfilled life? Or do you feel held back? Join us as Pastor Pablo continues our series, The Presence: Living Life with the Holy Spirit. In Session 3, we explore how the Holy Spirit empowers those who follow Jesus to live with courage and purpose.Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to guide you and empower you to live out His vision for your life. So here is the question: Are you trusting Him with your future, or are you allowing fear to hold you back?

Welcome to session 2 of the sermon series "Living Life with the Holy Spirit". Scott Hayden joins us with an engaging message on how the Holy Spirit impacts community and relationships. Exploring Early Church accounts from the Book of Acts, we discover the powerful influence of the Holy Spirit in responding to social challenges and conflict. When the Holy Spirit works, differences that normally divide become opportunities to display the Gospel.

Do you feel stuck and unable to change? True transformation isn’t behavior management, but a change of our nature from the inside out. Join as Pastor Phil Holcomb kicks off a new sermon series focused on learning to live life with the Holy Spirit with Part 1: "The Transforming Presence".As we open our lives to the Holy Spirit and yield to His presence, He begins to do what we cannot, transforming us from the inside out. And in that transformation, we discover the freedom we’ve been longing for.

How do you heal a broken heart? Join us as Pastor Pablo concludes the series Above All: Walking in the Victory of Jesus. We will learn God’s final strategy to restore our lives in His love.Jesus reached the depths of Hades to bring us to God. Now, through the Holy Spirit, He reaches the hardest place of all: our hearts. There, He restores our broken places with His love and invites us to walk with Him in newness of life. Are you experiencing the life of the Holy Spirit?

What if death is not the end? This week, Pastor Pablo continues “Above All: Walking in the Victory of Jesus” with a message on mortality. Discover how Jesus defeated death and what that means for your life today. Jesus defeated sin and death. Because of Him, death is not the end of your story. He is inviting you to follow Him with hope and courage. Are you living with eternal perspective?

Do you ever feel like a disappointment? Join us as Pastor Pablo continues the series Above All: Walking in the Victory of Jesus. Together, we will reflect on the greatness of Jesus and His victory over Satan. You have an enemy who wants to trap you in shame, guilt, and disappointment. But Jesus has overcome Satan and invites you to walk in the freedom of His forgiveness, grace, and embrace. Whose voice will shape your life?

There is only one person who has gained all authority in heaven and on earth, and He is inviting you to follow Him. Join us as we celebrate Jesus this Easter Sunday!Jesus has gained all authority in Heaven and on earth. He has the authority to forgive sins, restore lives, and bring new life even after the grave. He is inviting you to follow Him and trust Him with your life. Will you follow Him?

Palm Sunday is an invitation to give your allegiance to the King of an upside-down Kingdom—One Who offers an inside-out solution to a problem you cannot see. How will you respond?In a world that calls us to strive and control, Jesus invites us into a different way—one of trust, surrender, and dependence. Are you crying “Hosanna” on your terms, or “have mercy” in full dependence?

Are you feeling discouraged or disoriented? Join us as Pastor Pablo continues the series Above All: Living in the Victory of Jesus. Come discover what Jesus has accomplished for us and be encouraged to see your life through fresh eyes.If your heart feels discouraged, Jesus invites you to come to Him and trust Him with your struggle. He knows what it's like to face opposition in life, and He has overcome. Will you turn to Jesus today?

Are you living in freedom, or feeling bound? Join us as Pastor Pablo continues part two of the series Above All: Walking in the Victory of Jesus. Discover how Jesus came to bring freedom from spiritual oppression.Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil and bring us into freedom. If you feel spiritually oppressed, the power of Jesus is greater than any darkness. He is the One who sets people free. Will you call on Jesus today?

This week, Pastor Pablo begins a new series: “Above All: Walking in the Victory of Jesus.” Together, we’ll explore what Jesus has accomplished for us so we can live in His peace, walk in freedom, and stand firm in victory. Jesus came to set humanity free from the power of Satan. He doesn’t want you living under lies, fear, or shame. He wants you to walk in the freedom of knowing your true identity in Him. So here’s the question: Are you walking in peace and freedom… or in fear and shame?

Throughout history, there has been a battle royale between the forces of light and the powers of darkness. Jesus’ coming to establish His Kingdom was and always will be a threat to Satan’s kingdom, and its worldly influences. We are daily faced with the choice of where to place our allegiance. Join us as Jeff Dieselberg continues the series, "Spiritual Lessons from our Walk with God" with Part 6: Rival Wars - Rival Kingdoms. Jesus fought the battle and won when He came to establish His Kingdom. Rival kingdoms’ strongholds can be demolished because Jesus is great, He is the Son of the Most High, He is on the throne, He reigns forever, and His Kingdom will never end. And as we align with Jesus’ Heavenly Kingdom and authority, we can live truly victorious lives.

Are you satisfied with your home life? Who is the center of your home? Join us as we reflect on God's plan for families and celebrate them through Family Dedication. Pastor Pablo will share a message called “The Two Pillars of a Healthy Family.” Discover the two biblical foundations God designed to strengthen and protect your home life.God wants to be the center of your home life. When you build your home with His guidance, your home will flourish for generations.

Are you trusting in yourself or in the LORD? In our natural human nature, we tend to lean on our own abilities and strength – the “flesh” – but this leads to a parched, unproductive, and spiritually fruitless existence. We welcome you to join us as we continue the sermon series “Spiritual Lessons from Our Walk with God”. We are blessed by a guest speaker, Dr. Craig H. who will offer a message on how to prepare spiritually for abundant life through troubled times. Troubled times are inevitable, but we can spiritually prepare ourselves for those times by trusting in the LORD. When we trust, we are like well-planted trees by streams of water that bear fruit because their roots are spread out and refreshed by life-giving water. If we do this, our leaves will remain green through times of trouble, and we will continue to bear fruit despite our circumstances.

Have you ever faced a crisis of faith? Join us for Part 4 of Spiritual Lessons from Our Walk with God. Pastor Pablo will continue sharing his journey of dealing with crises of faith, with application on how we can overcome doubt by holding tightly to God’s truth. The Bible is truth for life. As we follow God, we can trust His Word. Its message is trustworthy and its foundation is reliable. Are you walking in God’s truth today?

Do you trust God’s Word enough to build your life on it? This week Pastor Pablo continues our series Spiritual Lessons from Our Walk with God (Part 3). The Bible is more than information; it’s revelation. God speaks so we can know Him and walk in truth. Is God’s truth shaping your beliefs and guiding your decisions?

In a world still marked by suffering, how do we live with resurrection hope? Join us as we continue our series, "Spiritual Lessons from Our Walk with God", and explore how God forms this hope in us and through us.Because Jesus lives, hope is not something we wish for but something that we are born into.

Scott Hayden is kicking off a new sermon series called, “Spiritual Lessons from our Walk with God” with Part 1: to Judge or Not to Judge? “Judgement” might as well be a bad word in this day and age, but the matter is not if we judge, but how we judge. Firstly, we must always remember that “the standard [we] use in judging is the standard by which [we] will be judged.” (Matthew 7:2) so we must judge righteously.In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave clear guidance on judgement - what is the right kind, and what is the wrong. Healthy judging is formative: self-assessment, and coaching: building others up in love while always considering oneself. Are you engaged in healthy judging?

Have you lost perspective? Are you walking with purpose or just wandering?Join us this last Sunday of 2025 as Pastor Pablo concludes our Advent series with a message titled “The Returning King.” We’ll reflect on the hope ahead and rediscover how a clear vision of the future brings meaning and direction to our lives today.Jesus will return to bring the lasting peace promised in the Scriptures. As we step into a new year, He invites us to live with an eternal perspective. Have you lost your focus or are you living ready to meet Him when he comes?

Enjoy this Christmas Eve message by Pastor Pablo, delivered at ECB's Candlelight Service on December 24, 2025. Darkness in our lives takes many forms, but all are overcome by letting in the LIGHT.Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12.Do you have the light of Jesus in your life?

Are you close to God or far from Him? Join us as pastor Pablo continues the series on Advent, reflecting on the theme of God’s love.God’s love is greater than anything we can imagine. Out of that love, He sent Jesus, whose name means “God saves.” This week, choose to rest, trust, and live from His love!

The joy of Christmas is genuine, gigantic, transformational and given to all people of all nations. It is an enduring Joy that transcends our circumstances. We invite you to our third Advent Sunday Service led by Scott Hayden who will unpack for us the words of the angel, "I have good news of great joy that shall be for all people." The Joy we celebrate at Christmas is more than a feeling or reaction. It is an abiding assurance of God's love and it's living in the truth of His salvation. To truly rejoice, rehearse your reasons for joy and reflect on God's unfailing love.

Is true peace eluding you? Are stress, inner turmoil and anxiety robbing you of peace? Are you struggling with conflict? For our second Advent Sunday, ECB has the privilege of welcoming Dr. Nelson Estrada to offer a message called “The Peace of God”. We will learn of the promised peace the Messiah brings to the world, and how we can avail ourselves of it.God’s peace is not a blanket guarantee for all humanity, but rather a profound gift offered to “people of goodwill”. The peace of Christmas originates from the Prince of Peace – God with us, Who graciously gives it to those who welcome God’s message, trust in His promises, and open their hearts to His love.

Where do you turn when life feels uncertain? This week, Pastor Pablo will launch the Advent Season with a sermon series on the theme, “Peace on Earth." We'll look at two ancient prophecies about the birth of Jesus and discover how to experience living hope.When we trust that Jesus is with us always and that He has a plan for our future, we can rest in His presence every day of our lives. Is Jesus your living hope?

Feeling stressed or low on peace? Jesus says it may have something to do with who or what is in control of your life. Join us as Pastor Pablo wraps up the “Jesus in All of Life" series. Discover the two masters competing for your heart.When God is our Master, we seek His Kingdom first and trust Him with our future. Money becomes a tool, not the goal. And as we practice generosity, God frees our hearts from fear and control. A simple question remains: Who is your Master?

The human heart often pursues the good life in ways that distort even our closest relationships. But is there another way? Join us as we look to Jesus to resurrect our relationships from the inside out.Jesus doesn’t just repair relationships; He resurrects them. As we look to Him for a new way of life and surrender to His Spirit, our relationships become windows through which the world can see Jesus in all of life.

Does your faith matter in your workplace? This week we kick off a brand-new sermon series, exploring practical aspects of ECB’s vision: “Jesus in All of Life”. We have the privilege of hearing from Pastor Andrew Gardener from the Vine Church in Hong Kong who will delve into how urgent it is for our faith to be public in this time of history. Pastor Andrew will address this by unpacking Jesus’ timeless call for his disciples to be salt and light in the world. Come and receive a fresh call for the Gospel to take hold in your sphere of influence.As Christians our faith truly matters in all areas of life. We are to be salt - inherently valuable, bringing flavor and preservation to a tasteless and decaying world. And we are to be light - shining into the darkest of places, showing people a new and hopeful way. How are you blessing your workplace as salt and light?

What if our differences weren’t barriers, but the very thing that makes a beautiful community? This week at ECB we’ll see how Jesus restores us to live as one family - a glimpse of heaven on earth.Jesus is forming a beautiful community - many and yet one, united by grace and love.

Are you close to God or far from Him? Does prayer make a difference? This week at ECB we continue the sermon series, “Foundations.” Pastor Pablo will unpack core convictions that shape how we live our mission and do ministry together, this week focused on the essential foundation of prayer. Prayer clears the heart of fear, bitterness, and shame; making room for God’s peace, grace, and strength. A life fueled by prayer draws us closer to Him. What’s fueling your life today?

Is the Holy Spirit leading your life? This week we continue the sermon series “Foundations.” Pastor Pablo unpacks the core convictions that shape how we live out our mission and do ministry together. Part two of the series is about how the Holy Spirit leads our lives and empowers us. Come discover why you can trust the Holy Spirit. Jesus wants you to live your life in alignment with His Holy Spirit. Who is leading your life? The world or the Holy Spirit?

Is the Bible reliable? Are you building your life on God’s Word? This week at ECB we’re launching a brand-new sermon series called “Foundations.” Pastor Pablo will unpack the core convictions that shape how we live out our mission and do ministry together. Come grow with us, and discover why you can trust the Bible. Jesus wants you to build your life on the strong foundation of His Word. Is your foundation rock or sand?

The ultimate goal of being planted in Christ, nurtured in Godly community and growing through spiritual nourishment, is to bear fruit that lasts and feeds the nations. Join us as Zach Wylie concludes Vision Month at ECB with the final sermon of our Making Disciples for Global Impact Series on bearing fruit that feeds the world.From Creation to New Creation, God’s heart has always been that His people bear fruit that blesses the world. In Christ, every disciple is chosen and appointed to bear fruit…fruit that lasts and feeds the nations. Are you bearing fruit?