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Words That Define Us
Sermon Series

Every week we hear powerful theological words in our songs, prayers, and sermons, yet oftentimes we aren’t quite sure what they all mean or how they shape our daily lives.

In this 5-week series, “Words That Define Us”, we will unpack five foundational words that define who we are as followers of Jesus, selected by you (via online poll during the month of March)! This series is designed to move us from confusion to clarity and from head knowledge to heart transformation. Whether you’re new to faith or have been in church for years, you’ll leave each week with a deeper understanding of God’s work in your life and a stronger identity in Christ.

Join us as we explore the words that define us—and the God who defines them all.

Series Playlist

Elizabeth City EMC Podcast
Elizabeth City EMC Podcast
The Trinity
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  • The Trinity

    The Trinity

    Apr 12, 2026 • 00:56:52

    On the cross, Jesus proclaimed, “It is finished!” However, in 1 Corinthians 15, the Apostle Paul asserted that “if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins.” How do we reconcile this apparent contradiction? If the debt of our sins…

  • Election and Predestination

    Election and Predestination

    Apr 19, 2026 • 00:43:15

    The biblical doctrines of election and predestination affirm that God has chosen, from eternity past, to save all who are in his Son by grace through faith and that he is determined to make them his own sons and daughters forever. Series: Words That Define Us Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture:…

Easter Events at EMC
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Join us for our various Lenten and Easter activities:

  • Self-guided Prayer Walk | Visit the EMC Chapel any time during normal weekday business hours and embark on a spiritual experience that rehearses the complete Gospel story using our 16 stained glass windows. Bring your smartphone and begin the journey at ecityemc.org/chapel. (Paper copies are available by request. See the Church Office.)
  • Easter Egg Hunt | Bring out the whole family to enjoy our free Easter Egg Hunt (and more!) event on March 28 between 11am-1pm.
  • Good Friday Cantata | Join us at 6pm in the Chapel for the EMC Choir presentation of “It Is Finished…Paid in Full!”
  • Easter Sunday Celebration | Join Evangelical Methodist Church at 10:15 for a special Easter service! We will also be on Facebook Live at 10:15am!
Shadows of Resurrection
Sermon Series

Join us this Lent for a transformative six-week sermon series, “Shadows of Resurrection: Old Testament Promises Leading to Easter’s Victory.” Each Sunday, we’ll journey through ancient scriptures—from Genesis to Daniel—uncovering God’s promises that point to Christ’s triumph over sin and death. This season invites you to reflect deeply on your own spiritual journey, confronting sin’s grip and embracing hope through repentance, prayer, and acts of love, as we prepare for the joy of Easter.

Through vivid Old Testament stories, we’ll explore themes of brokenness, sacrifice, and divine restoration. From the serpent-crushing promise in Eden to the dry bones revived in Ezekiel’s vision, each message reveals how God’s plan unfolds to defeat death itself, making Lent a season of personal renewal and communal worship.

Whether you’re seeking a fresh start, deeper faith, or a place to belong, this series offers a meaningful path to Easter’s victory. Come, discover how God’s ancient promises speak to your heart today, and join us in worship as we anticipate the risen Christ!

Series Playlist

Elizabeth City EMC Podcast
Elizabeth City EMC Podcast
The First Gospel
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  • The First Gospel

    The First Gospel

    Feb 22, 2026 • 00:49:24

    During Lent, we follow Jesus to the cross, the fulfillment of God’s first promise of good news in the Garden of Eden for sinful humanity. He is the one who maps and forges the way back into right relationship with himself. Series: Shadows of Resurrection Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: Genesis…

  • Preserved From the Pit

    Preserved From the Pit

    Mar 1, 2026 • 00:41:15

    Psalm 30 directs the hearts of sinful people away from our pride and self-reliance and to look to God for deliverance. He rescues us from our enemies, diseases, and death, but also from our sinful selves. All these promises converge in Christ and his saving work on the cross. Series:…

  • The Face of God

    The Face of God

    Mar 8, 2026 • 00:34:13

    The prophet Isaiah was given a glimpse of Yahweh’s suffering servant some 700 years before he was born. With prophetic eyes, he saw the Messiah’s face, which would silence kings and startle nations. In the face of Jesus Christ, we see the unexpected. But we see the face of God,…

  • Can These Bones Live?

    Can These Bones Live?

    Mar 15, 2026 • 00:44:29

    Sermon #4 of the Lenten series, “Shadows of Resurrection,” Series: Shadows of Resurrection Speaker: Richard Meservey Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

  • Awake to Everlasting Life

    Awake to Everlasting Life

    Mar 22, 2026 • 00:44:17

    Every person who ever lived will have a continued, conscious existence beyond the grave. You will live forever, in either heaven or hell, and the only way to awake to everlasting Life on the final day is a living, personal, saving relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Series: Shadows of…

  • My Redeemer Lives

    My Redeemer Lives

    Mar 29, 2026 • 00:41:06

    There are seldom easy answers for the presence of specific sufferings we face in life, but because of Jesus Christ we know that we do not face them alone, nor are they without ultimate purpose. The story of Job anticipates the redeeming work of God’s Son, who joins us in…

  • It Is Applied

    It Is Applied

    Apr 5, 2026 • 00:49:31

    On the cross, Jesus proclaimed, “It is finished!” However, in 1 Corinthians 15, the Apostle Paul asserted that “if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins.” How do we reconcile this apparent contradiction? If the debt of our sins…

Women’s Conference Date Change
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Due to the impending winter storm to hit early Saturday, the conference team is postponing the 2026 EMC Women’s Conference until Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7, which is our snow date. While Friday does not look affected by the storm, Saturday promises to provide us with a storm that would likely strand out of town guests and make travel for locals difficult, at best.

We hope that you are able to adjust your schedule as God has blessed us with an amazing speaker and multiple entertainers that will be with us February 6-7. These folks have been preparing for months to bless us with the message God has prepared to show us that He Is Enough.

If you are not able to join us, please contact us for a refund or consider offering your registration as a scholarship for another to attend in your place.

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