All posts by Sean Scribner

About Sean Scribner

Pastor Sean is the Lead Pastor at EMC. He and his wife Rebecca have three children: Savannah, Nathan, and William.

From the Grave to the Sky
Sermon Series

The ascension. Myth? Legend? Fabrication? Or the intended consequence of the resurrection? Perhaps even more important: What does the movement of Jesus from the grave to the sky mean for my life?

This sermon series will grapple with these questions and so much more as together we dive into the implications of our Lord’s resurrection, ascension, and ministry both in between and beyond. Are you struggling with confusion, fear, or doubt? Jesus comes alongside of those who love him. Do you need a fresh perspective on life? He wants to give you his own perspective of himself, yourself, and the world around you. Do you feel alone in your efforts to sort through the labyrinth of your circumstances? He knows firsthand what you are going through and fights on your behalf.

Easter has come and gone. So now what? As people whose lives are hidden with God in Christ, what does it mean that we have died with him, been raised with him, and have moved with him From the Grave to the Sky?

Series Playlist

Elizabeth City EMC Podcast
Elizabeth City EMC Podcast
Jesus Himself Came Near
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  • Jesus Himself Came Near

    Jesus Himself Came Near

    Apr 23, 2017 • 47:58

    Do they trust him? Can he be trusted? Do you trust him? Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: Luke 24:13-25

  • God is at Work in You

    God is at Work in You

    Apr 30, 2017 • 53:14

    Who is Jesus? (Vv. 5-8) Who am I? (Vv. 3, 14) Getting from here to there (V. 13) Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

  • Beyond The Moment

    Beyond The Moment

    May 7, 2017 • 34:40

     The Tyranny of Toil (v. 34) The Triumph of God (v. 20-28) Purpose and Promise (v. 58) Speaker: Aaron Meservey Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15

  • Moving With Boldness

    Moving With Boldness

    May 14, 2017 • 49:45

    Our priest is a Son (v. 14) Our priest is a man (v. 15) Our priest is our hope (v. 16) Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

  • When God Fails You

    When God Fails You

    May 21, 2017 • 32:23

    The God who will fail you The unconquerable conquered And He shall reign Speaker: Aaron Meservey Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11; 5:1-11

  • Christ, Our Life

    Christ, Our Life

    May 28, 2017 • 53:23

    The victory of Life The location of Life The power of Life Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Keeping Christmas About Christ
Articles
christmas-family

Pastor Aaron’s article this month on establishing activities in the home to immerse children in the rhythms of holy time makes some excellent points concerning how to disciple our children by means of forming seasonal liturgies. How fitting it is to think about these ideas during a holy season such as Advent! Is there a season in the year when Christians face a greater threat of “rival liturgies” than at Christmastime? Continue reading Keeping Christmas About Christ →

Who Are You Leaving Behind?
Articles, Devotions

There is a reason that Jesus gave his disciples the Great Commission. “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you” (Matthew 28:16b-20a). The time for Jesus’ earthly ministry was coming to an end. The time for his ministry from heaven was about to begin. His work would continue – starting in Jerusalem, and then Judea and Samaria, and then to the ends of the earth – through those he left behind whom he trained and were then empowered by his promised gift from the Father, the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-8). Continue reading Who Are You Leaving Behind? →

A Tour Through the Blog
Family Discipleship
What is a blog?

Wikipedia succinctly defines a blog (a truncation of the expression “weblog”) as “a discussion or informational site published on the World Wide Web consisting of discrete entries (“posts”) typically displayed in reverse chronological order (the most recent post appears first).” At EMC, we have chosen to use blogging as a medium for multiple contributors to dispense relevant, helpful, and meaningful content to a wide audience. Whether it is devotional thoughts, book reviews, or any number of other types of content, we want to reach as many people as possible. Continue reading A Tour Through the Blog →

Sin’s Spiritual Self-Absorption
Devotions

But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life. (Romans 6:22)

A couple of years ago I received a significant insight during my quiet time that has always stuck with me. There I was – reading my Bible, saying my prayers, writing down thoughts as they came to mind – when it struck me: The vast majority of my quiet time has been spent on myself! I was horrified. Instead of spending my time focused on the Lord, or on my family, or on my church, or ministry, or any of the many other things I should be praying about, I was confessing sin to God, asking Him to forgive me, begging him to give me strength to overcome this, that, or the other. Not that there’s anything wrong with praying these things when they’re needed, but what became clear to me this particular day was the sheer spiritual self-absorption of sin. Continue reading Sin’s Spiritual Self-Absorption →

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