Island ReCast: Recent Episodes

Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church

Island ReCast is a weekly Bible lesson developed and delivered live with warmth and humor as a Sunday sermon by Reverend Dr. David H. McElrath, pastor of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, known as the friendliest church in the resort village of Coronado, California. In each Island ReCast episode, Pastor David explores and clarifies New & Old Testament Scriptures before providing practical application of biblical wisdom to real-life situations in contemporary American culture. Subscribe to Island ReCasts at iTunes. Learn more about Pastor David and Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church at http://www.gmpc.org.

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21

In this passage of Scripture, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ gives the Great Commission to His followers before ascending into Heaven.Matthew 28:16-20

We Are Not AloneActs 2:1-21

Equipping the Church with the Armor of Light.1 Samuel 17:37-45 & Ephesians 6:10-20.

Equipping the Church with the Armor of Light.1 Samuel 17:37-45 & Ephesians 6:10-20.

Do We Love Extravagantly?Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:7-12Sermon Passage: John 12:1-8

Do We Love Extravagantly?Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:7-12Sermon Passage: John 12:1-8

Do We Love Extravagantly?Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:7-12Sermon Passage: John 12:1-8

Do We Love Extravagantly?Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:7-12Sermon Passage: John 12:1-8

Do We Love Extravagantly?Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:7-12Sermon Passage: John 12:1-8

Do We Love Extravagantly?Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:7-12Sermon Passage: John 12:1-8

Do We Love Extravagantly?Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:7-12Sermon Passage: John 12:1-8

Equipping the Church with the Armor of Light.1 Samuel 17:37-45 & Ephesians 6:10-20.

Lazarus' Resurrection1 Corinthians 15:12-20 & John 11:17-45

Equipping the Church with the Armor of Light.1 Samuel 17:37-45 & Ephesians 6:10-20.

Equipping the Church with the Armor of Light.1 Samuel 17:37-45 & Ephesians 6:10-20.

Building up the family.Deuteronomy 5:16 & Ephesians 6:1-9.

Filled with the Spirit.Isaiah Genesis 2:19-25 & Ephesians 5:15-33.

Living as people of light.Isaiah 60:1-3 & Ephesians 5:3-14.

Living daily as people of Truth.Zechariah 8:14-17 & Ephesians 4:25-5:2.

Finding comfort in the Good Shepherd.Jeremiah 29:10-14 & Matthew 25:14-30.

Inviting the Holy Spirit into every moment of time.Matthew 5:1-12 & Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.

Looking forward with hope, joy, peace, and love.Psalm 23 & Ephesians 3:14-21.

Unity in Transition.Isaiah 61:1-3 & Romans 15:5-13.

Peace in the process.Numbers 6:24-26 & Philippians 4:4-7.

There is a future, and God has it (and you) in His hand.

Jeremiah 29:10-11 & Ephesians 1:15-19.

We are "arrested" in the arms of Jesus (and for that we give thanks!)

Isaiah 53:7-9 & John 11:45-57.

Death is not a destination.

Psalm 73:18-26 & John 11:1-27.

Whose voice are we following?

Psalm 29 & John 10:22-42.

Jesus is the Gate and the Good Shepherd.

Ezekiel 34:11-16 & John 10:1-21.

Addressing Spiritual Blindness.

Isaiah 35:5-6 & John 9:35-41.

Celebrating God's Faithfulness.

Isaiah 29:13-18 & John 9:13-34.

To which family do you belong?

Exodus 3:11-14 & John 8:31-59.

To which family do you belong?

Exodus 3:11-14 & John 8:31-59.

Beliefs have eternal consequences.

Psalm 116:12-16 & John 8:21-30.

Beliefs have eternal consequences.

Psalm 116:12-16 & John 8:21-30.

We are here to bear Light to the world.

Psalm 119:105 & John 8:12-20.

We are here to bear Light to the world.

Psalm 119:105 & John 8:12-20.

Refraining from judgement, refraining from sin.

Exodus 23:1-2a & John 7:53-8:11.

Refraining from judgement, refraining from sin.

Exodus 23:1-2a & John 7:53-8:11.

What more can we want? (Yielding to an internal transformation.)

Exodus 34:29-35 & John 7:14-31.

Making a choice for or against Jesus.

Joshua 24:14-15 & John 7:1-13.

God's church - His provision and his protection.

Proverbs 3:1-8 & Ephesians 4:1-16.

Jesus demonstrates the Power of God in healing, prayer, and preaching.

Psalm 23 & Mark 1:29-39.

Shining like stars for God’s glory.

Genesis 22:15-18 & Philippians 2:1-18.

Finding joy in times of trouble.

Genesis 50:15-21 & Philippians 1:12-30 .

Finding encouragement amidst trials and tribulations.

Daniel 3:16-18 & Philippians 1:1-11.

God pursues us become God loves us.

Psalm 139:7-12 & Acts 16:6-34.

Who are you really following?

Exodus 3:11-15 & John 6:53-71.

I Am who I Am.

Psalm 78:19-24 & John 6:35-60.

I Am who I Am.

Exodus16:1-5 & John 6:25-40.

The difference between physical food and spiritual food.

Isaiah 55:1-3 & John 6:16-27.

Jesus — The King we need, not the king we want.

Isaiah 55:1-3 & John 6:1-15.

Taking Jesus at his word.

Deuteronomy 18:15-19 & John 5:31-47.

As Jesus follows his Father, so should we.

Joshua 1:6-9 & John 5:16-30.

Challenging traditions.

Exodus 20:8-11 & John 5:1-15.

Desperate times still require faith.

2 Kings 5:13-16 & John 4:43-54.

Living lives that point to Jesus.

Isaiah 53:4-6 & John 4:39-42.

Faithful in the face of change.

Genesis 12:1-3 & John 4:27-38.

One heart at a time.

2 Kings 12:26-29 & John 4:1-26.

Making a choice for Jesus.

Joshua 24:14-15 & John 3:22-36.

Salvation by grace through faith.

Ezekiel 36:22-27 & John 3:1-21.

The reality of sin in our lives.

Jeremiah 17:9 & John 2:12-25.

Miracles Happen!

2 Kings 6:15-17 & John 2:1-11.

Calling others to “come and see.”

Exodus 4:10-13 & John 1:43-51.

Am I a disciple?

Isaiah 6:1-13 & John 1:35-42.

Understanding why the cross is important to us.

Leviticus 23:26-28 & John 1:29-34.

Understanding why the cross is impotant to us.

Leviticus 16:29-30 & John 1:29-34.

He is greater than I am.

Isaiah 40:3-5 & John 1:19-28.

The Word is very human and very Divine.

Genesis 1:1-2 & John 1:1-18.

Being sent into the world.

Isaiah 40:3-11 & John 1:6-18.

The attributes of God.

Exodus 20:2-3 & John 1:1-18.

The Lord as Creator.

Genesis 1:1-2 & John 1:1-5.

The authority of Scripture.

Psalm 119:89-96 & John 1:1-5.

Sing a joyful song!

Psalm 71:22-24 & Matthew 1:18-21.

Christmas Eve service.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 & Luke 2: 1-54.

Completed in joy.

Isaiah 12:1-6 & John 15:9-17.

Receiving and giving peace.

Psalm 37:1-11 & John 14:25-28.

Birth in the Bible.

Isaiah 7:10-14 & Luke 1:26-45.

Doing the right thing when it is hard.

Esther 4:12-17 & Philemon 1-25.

Doing the right thing when it is easy.

Genesis 50:15-21 & Philemon 1-25.

God’s heart is always toward those whose heard is toward God!

Ephesians 6:10-18 & Jonah 3:1-10.

God’s heart is always toward those whose heard is toward God!

Ephesians 6:10-18 & Jonah 3:1-10.

First reaction - turn towards God!

Hebrews 11:6 & Jonah 2:1-10.

Recognizing our responsibilities in Christ.

Acts 16:6-10 & Jonah 1:1-17.

We are in this together

Psalm 51:10-12 & James 5:19-20.

The Power of Prayer

Daniel 9:4-10 & James 5:12-18.

Recognizing value in cultivating patience.

Isaiah 57:7-11 & James 5:7-11.

The true value of wealth (Stewardship Sunday).

Deuteronomy 8:10-18 & James 5:1-6.

Life is fragile and short.

Psalm 90:10-12 & James 4:11-17.

The importance of building good community — Be careful how you choose your friends.

Psalm 34:15-18 & James 4:1-10.

Discerning worldly wisdom from Godly wisdom.

Proverbs 8:1-11 & James 3:13-18.

The power of the tongue.

Proverbs 16:23-29 & James 3:1-12.

Faith and works go together.

Ruth 1:15-18 & James 2:14-26.

Be careful how you judge.

1 Samuel 16:1-7 & James 2:1-13.

Looking into the mirror of God’s Word.

Psalm 119:9-16 & James 1:19-27.

Good gifts in bad times.

Genesis 3:1-7 & James 1:12-18.

Putting into practice the things we learn.

Job 2:1-10 & James 1:2-11.

Living as exiles.

2 Chronicles 36:15-20 & James 1:1.

Because of what God has done for us, Christ has become to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption. God provides true freedom and joy in Christ.

Exodus 14:10-18 & 1 Corinthians 1:18-31.

Encouragement to finish well.

Psalm 150 & Hebrews 13:1-25.

Climbing toward grace with joy.

Isaiah 55:12 & Hebrews 12:18-29.

Living intentionally faithful lives.

Daniel 6:10-16 & Hebrews 12:1-17.

Becoming ordinary heroes.

Exodus 4:10-17 & Hebrews 11:1-40.

Holding on with hope.

Psalm 46 & Hebrews 10:26-39

Faith-based confidence in Jesus.

Joel 2:28-32 & Hebrews 10:19-25

In Christ, we are not guilty.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 & Hebrews 10:1-18

The importance of the cross.

Numbers 21:4-9 & Hebrews 9:11-28

How close to God do we want to get?

Exodus 25:1-9 & Hebrews 9:1-10

The New Covenent was God's plan A from the beginning.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 & Hebrews 8:1-13

The new priest and the new way.

Leviticus 8:22-24 & Hebrews 7:11-28

Jesus: King of Kings.

Genesis 14:18-20 & Hebrews 7:1-10

Jesus Christ, the Anchor of our soul.

Psalm 33:20-22 & Hebrews 6:13-20

Hanging on to our faith through the ups and downs of life.

Cultivating a mature faith.

God has appointed Jesus as our High Priest.

We have confidence in Christ as our High Priest.

Entering the Lord's rest through obedience.

The dangers of unbelief.

Jesus is the Greatest of All Time!

Giving thanks for what Jesus did for us.

All things are subject to Christ.

A Call to Commitment and Responsibility.

Jesus is greater than the angels.

God speaks.

Introducing the Book of Hebrews.

Unity in the face of false teachings.

Psalm 24:3-6 & Romans 16:17-27.

Alternative Christmas Market: Gifts for a King

Psalm 103: 1-5 & Matthew 2:1-12.

Entering Advent together as community.

Daniel 12:1-3 & Romans 16:1-16.

Counting our blessings.

Psalm 16:5-6 & Romans 15:23-33.

Mission: It’s in our hands.

Isaiah 52:13-15 & Romans 15:14-23.

Forming community with transformed people.

Hosea 2:21-23 & Romans 15:7-13.

The Reformation’s Call

Psalm 69:6-9 & Romans 15:1-6.

Valuing God's Kingdom above our own kingdoms.

1 Chronicles 21:11-13 & Romans 14:13-23.

Roadblocks or guardrails?

Isaiah 45:22-23 & Romans 14:1-12.

Clothed in Christ.

Obadiah 15-17 & Romans 13:11-14.

Fulfillment of love.

Proverbs 3:27-30 & Romans 13:8-10.

Obedience to governing authorities.

Daniel 2:20-23 & Romans 13:1-7.

Love.

Lamentations 3:19-24 & Romans 12:9-21.

We are God's gifts to one another.

Ecclesiastes 4:8-12 & Romans 12:3-8.

Renewing the mind.

Psalm 51:10-17 & Romans 12:1-2.

Giving thanks and glory to God.

Isaiah 2:1-5 & Romans 11:33-36.

What does the Bible say about the future of believers?

Isaiah 59:19-21 & Romans 11:25-32.

Never take God for granted!

Isaiah 5:1-7 & Romans 11:11-24.

Remnant theology -- God will always have a witness. We will never be abandoned.

Jeremiah 23:1-6 & Romans 11:1-10.

World mission.

Joel 2:28-32 & Romans 10:14-21.

The depths of God's love for all.

Hosea 6:1-6 & Romans 9:30-10:13.

"Tis grace that binds us!"

Isaiah 1:1-4 & Romans 9:24-29.

The Potter and the Clay

Jeremiah 18:1-10 & Romans 9:14-23.