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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Sermon Series

When God seems distant in life’s difficult circumstances, will we doubt his nearness and love? Does God care when we’ve been wronged and we long for vengeance? Where do we turn in the inevitable seasons of sorrow, longing, pain, or spiritual drought? In “Between a Rock and Hard Place,” we will survey the Psalms that give us a snapshot of the range of human emotions experienced by God’s people. We will find that the Psalms offer us a prescription for the soul that will equip us to navigate life’s challenges with honesty, trust, and a deepening faith in the LORD our Rock.

Series Playlist

Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
The Way of Joy
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  • The Way of Joy

    The Way of Joy

    Apr 7, 2024 • 42:37

    Speaker: Richard Meservey Series: Between a Rock and a Hard Place Scripture: Psalm 1

  • Seeking God in Dry Seasons

    Seeking God in Dry Seasons

    Apr 14, 2024 • 43:37

    Speaker: Jeff Wortman Series: Between a Rock and a Hard Place Scripture: Psalms 42-43

Journey 2024
News

Elizabeth City EMC is pleased to host the 2024 Journey Conference! Below you will find all the information necessary to register and plan your time here in northeast North Carolina.

2024 Journey Schedule
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Event Dates: April 25-26
Location: 820 Old Okisko Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Registration page: CLICK HERE

  • Individual registration cost: $45
  • Group registration (5 or more): $40/person
  • Children: No registration fee
  • Registration fee for host church members: No registration fee (Please note: Registration is still required to attend daytime sessions.)
  • Registration deadline: April 11

Local Lodging Options
Below are the locations we recommend for your stay:

Local Dining Options
Below are some of the best local options you have for dining out, categorized by type:

Italian
Mexican
Asian
American/Southern
Coffee
Fast Food
  • Chick-fil-a
  • Panera Bread
  • Zaxby’s

For general conference inquiries, please contact EMC Headquarters.
For specific Elizabeth City inquiries, please contact us.

Upside Down Kingdom
Sermon Series

“Upside Down Kingdom” is a Lenten sermon series that focuses on the key events of Passion Week from the perspective of the Gospel of Matthew. Together we will unpack the significance of these events in light of Matthew’s emphasis on the Kingdom of God’s arrival in Christ. It is a kingdom unlike anything in this world, in both its character and in its establishment, and at its center is Israel’s rejected Messiah to whom has been granted “all authority in heaven and on earth” (Matthew 28:18).

Series Playlist

Elizabeth City EMC Podcast
Elizabeth City EMC Podcast
The Triumphal Approach
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  • The Triumphal Approach

    The Triumphal Approach

    Feb 18, 2024 • 42:46

    Jesus’ purpose in Jerusalem did not meet anyone’s expectations or demands, so within just a matter of days the very voices that praised him fell silent and the ones shaken by his arrival called for his execution. What is our response to his arrival, presence, and self-revelation in our own…

  • Cleansing the Temple

    Cleansing the Temple

    Feb 25, 2024 • 41:47

    Speaker: Richard Meservey Series: Upside Down Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

  • A Supper Like No Other

    A Supper Like No Other

    Mar 3, 2024 • 35:42

    Speaker: Karl Bowden Series: Upside Down Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

  • The Divine

    The Divine "No"

    Mar 10, 2024 • 1:01:31

    Jesus shows us what true humanity looks like. He freely said “yes” to God’s divine “no,” and the result of that decision changed everything. He invites all people, not just to accept his atoning sacrifice, but to make his own God-united humanity our own, that by his work in our…

  • Life by the Sword

    Life by the Sword

    Mar 17, 2024 • 43:07

    God is in control of human history. He calls men and women to look to Jesus, the author and finisher of faith, for salvation. Jesus invites us to join him in his commitment to the will and word of God. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Upside Down Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

  • Peter's Bold Rejection

    Peter's Bold Rejection

    Mar 24, 2024 • 57:05

    The work of Jesus provides both restoration for past failures and power for future boldness. The work of the disciple is not to try harder or dig deeper, but to surrender over in watchful prayer to the will and work of God. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Upside Down Kingdom Scripture: Matthew…

  • The Sunday of All Sundays

    The Sunday of All Sundays

    Mar 31, 2024 • 37:18

    This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ: That Christ died according to the Scriptures for sinners—even sinners like you and me; that Christ is risen from the dead—that he has forever broken the power of sin and death, that his victorious life can be yours today; that Christ will come…

Treasures
Sermon Series

“Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2, NLT)

Epiphany is a Christian feast commemorating the visit of wise men to the Christ child (Matthew 2), pointing to the fulfillment of biblical prophecy and the messiah’s physical manifestation to the Gentiles. But what do we really know about the wise men who visited Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus? History is replete with all manor of traditions, some with merit, others without. At the very least, we know this: The magi were men who knew and believed the word of God, sought after and recognized the messiah, and presented themselves to God. As such, their example has much to offer those today who would seek how to live out a wise life.

Treasures is a sermon series that dives into the lessons contained in Matthew 2. The wise men had gifts to offer the newborn king who had come to offer treasures of his own.

Series Playlist

Treasures
Treasures
Wise Men
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  • Wise Men

    Wise Men

    Jan 14, 2024 • 40:07

    The wisdom of the magi was not in their expertise in astrology, philosophy, or the magical arts, but in their awareness of, faith in, and obedience to the truth of the Scriptures. They didn’t follow a star; they followed the word of God. Their journey was not to a place,…

  • Herod the Not So Great

    Herod the Not So Great

    Jan 21, 2024 • 43:19

    The arrival of the Messiah resulted in the formation of two camps: one full of praise and welcome, the other full of hatred and opposition. You and I have the opportunity to pick which camp we belong to, but choose wisely! Though receiving Jesus is risky and at time uncomfortable…

  • The Worthy Child

    The Worthy Child

    Jan 28, 2024 • 39:31

    The wise men didn’t see it all, but they saw enough. While everyone else was “deeply disturbed” by the news of the messiah’s birth, the wise men seek him, rejoice upon finding him, worship him, and offer him their treasures. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Treasures Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

  • Deliverer and Delivered

    Deliverer and Delivered

    Feb 4, 2024 • 42:24

    Despite the tragedy we see in the world around us, we can be certain that God is at work to bring renewal and restoration. That work is always centered on his Son, Jesus Christ, who is the faithful deliverer that leads his people into the deep, covenantal love of the…

  • The Embarrassing Messiah

    The Embarrassing Messiah

    Feb 11, 2024 • 42:14

    A Messiah from Nazareth would be nothing less than a national embarrassment to his people. But Matthew is not embarrassed about it at all. He wants us to see this clearly. Jesus didn’t come from where anyone expected him to come. He didn’t come in the way anyone expected him…

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