Lent & Easter

All of Christianity rests on this one single truth – Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. Because He lives, you can count yourself fully alive to God, no longer mastered by sin, but living through the power of grace.

Because He Lives

This week, we will explore various perspectives on Passion Week through familiar stories found in Mark’s Gospel. Jesus knew His time on earth was ending, so what were His priorities in His final week, knowing He was destined to die? Seeing the things Jesus focused on will help us see what He is most passionate about. Written by Dean Brenton.


The Cross of Christ

Embark on a transformative 6 days journey exploring the profound truths of redemption in Christ. From the total deliverance through His sacrifice to the complete forgiveness of sins and the healing power that accompanies it. Solidify your identity as God's beloved. This devotional series aims to anchor you in the assurance of God's transformative love, leaving you forgiven, healed, at peace, and confidently sealed as His own.

Redemption

What did Jesus know and understand about His impending death? What caused Him such anguish and made Him so despondent that He felt like He could literally die at that moment? As I’ve pondered these questions, I believe there are at least three things that Jesus knew would transpire in the next 24 hours that terrified and overwhelmed Him. Over the next three days, I want to explore these three things with you.

The Horror of the Cross — Seeing the Cross Through the Eyes of Jesus

What if approaching Jesus is far riskier than you imagined? When Nicodemus met Jesus at night, he expected answers but found his entire world challenged. Like him, we often want Jesus's Gifts without the upheaval He brings. This five-day Plan exposes the hidden danger in our spiritual pursuits—how what we seek from God can keep us from what matters most to Him. Are you prepared for the risk of genuinely encountering Jesus?

The Danger of Seeking Jesus

This plan will guide you through the events of each day in Holy Week, from the triumphal entry on Palm Sunday to the resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Easter Week Reading Guide : Readings for Holy Week

Since the beginning of time, humanity has yearned for love that is short of perfect. The kind of love we want and which we spend a lifetime pursuing. But there’s a kind of love that we need, and that love has pursued us all along. A love fully demonstrated by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. This Bible plan will help readers draw closer into God’s everlasting love.

Everlasting Love

A Lent devotional written by the staff and elders of Island ECC. This 40 day devotional seeks to guide people through a collection of psalms to prepare our hearts and minds for the season of Easter. Each day will feature a reflection and prayer about a specific psalm. 

Songs of the Soul: A Lent Devotional

Easter is about an encounter, a time when we experience the hope and love of a Savior who sacrificed His life for us, despite our deepest struggles, betrayals, and failures. Easter is a time to share the Good News of the empty tomb and the grace only found in our risen Savior. 