Sermon Series

Christian to the Core

December 30, 2016Sermon SeriesEMC Admin

Christian to the Core You are invited to join us on an 8-week journey to becoming a deeper disciple by increasing your intimacy with God, increasing your love for people, and discovering God’s greater purposes for your life as we explore the Eight Core Values of the most vibrant and dynamic Christians in the world.

The Eight Core Values provide a clear road map for what it means to be a disciple of Jesus who is growing in Christ. Learn more by clicking here.

Series Playlist

Elizabeth City EMC Podcast

Christian to the Core - Intimacy With God

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Christian to the Core - Intimacy With God

Jan 1, 2017 • 48:39

Receive The Glorious Life of God Confront Reservation Pursue Oneness Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: John 17:20-26
Christian To The Core - Passion For The Harvest

Jan 15, 2017 • 45:50

God’s Desire Jesus’ Mission Our Responsibility Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38
Christian To The Core – Embracing His Vision

Jan 22, 2017 • 41:01

His Vision: Reveals who we really are Needs His constant provision Requires our entire life Speaker: Pastor Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: Numbers 13:30-14:10
Christian To The Core – Relevant Evangelism

Jan 29, 2017 • 48:51

To share the Gospel in a relevant way means that you : Must confront fear Know all are the same Have a unique voice Cut to the chase Check your heart Join the Holy Spirit Speaker: Pastor Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
True Victory

Feb 5, 2017 • 35:08

Real victory is found in: A Standing Winner (3:14-19) A Sorrowful “Loser” (3:19-20) A Shared authority (3:21-22) Speaker: Pastor Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22
Christian To The Core - Multiplication of Disciples

Feb 12, 2017 • 50:14

The Lord’s desire and method of multiplication (Gen. 12:2; Matt. 28:19-20; II Tim. 2:2) Jesus → Paul → Timothy → Others → The characteristics of a fruitful disciple (II Tim. 1:5) Jesus → Paul → Disciples → → You Applying Fruitfulness Jesus → Paul → Disciples → →…
Christian to the Core - Family

Feb 26, 2017 • 58:13

What is a family? Why did Jesus put you in your family? What is a Godly family? Blessing your family I love you because: _______________________ I am thankful for you because: ______________ I pray that Jesus continues to work in your life to : __________________________ Speaker: Bill Ury Series: Christian…
Christian to the Core - Stewardship

Mar 5, 2017 • 33:53

Responsible reception (Gen. 1:28-31) Re-creational donation (Matt. 5-6:24) Relational emancipation (Matt. 6:25-34) Speaker: Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: Matthew 6: 19-34
Christian to the Core - Integrity

Mar 12, 2017 • 52:11

One Thing Needful The Core (Deuteronomy 6: 4-5) Jesus at the Core (Luke 10: 38-42) Maintaining the Core (Colossians 3: 5-17) Speaker: Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: Deuteronomy 6: 4-5, Psalm 86

The Scandal of the Incarnation

November 22, 2016Sermon SeriesEMC Admin

16-advent Advent 2016

There is no greater, more enthralling story than that of the one, true God taking on flesh. All of us have our own story, but to be brought into the drama of God’s own life is pretty overwhelming. In fact, it is unbelievable.

The account, actually, is quite scandalous. Speaking of Bethlehem’s manger, a preacher once asked the question, “What’s a good God like that doing in a place like this?” Maybe you have had the experience of wondering the same thing. Could Jesus actually want to become inseparably connected to the likes of you and me?

In the next four weeks we will be exploring the story of how the Son of God took on our human nature, why He chose the people He did to point to his arrival, and how He enters into the human story, your story. When Jesus enters your scandalous story everything has the possibility of becoming glorious, free, whole. It is a marvelous story, almost too good to be true.

Series Playlist

Elizabeth City EMC Podcast

The Scandal of the Incarnation - Tamar

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The Scandal of the Incarnation - Tamar

Nov 27, 2016 • 34:00

He has entered our story (1:1) He has incorporated our stains (1:2-3) He has integrated us with Himself Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation Scripture: Matthew 1:1-3
The Scandal of the Incarnation - Rahab

Dec 4, 2016 • 27:35

The gospel for a prostitute: Requires faith (Heb. 11:31) Results in faithfulness (Jas. 2-255) Releases favor (Matt. 1:4-5) Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation Scripture: Matthew 1:2-5
Almost There

Dec 11, 2016 • 8:51

Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation
The Scandal of the Incarnation - The Redemption of the Outsider

Dec 18, 2016 • 41:53

The need for a redeemer The character of a redeemer The “allness” of redemption Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation Scripture: Matthew 1:5
Christmas Homily

Dec 25, 2016 • 19:53

Speaker: Pastor Diane Ury

Theology 101

September 5, 2016Sermon SeriesEMC Admin

16-theology-101 Do you love the one, true God? Then you are a theologian. Who are you created to be? A response that fits with the Bible will be theological. The same is true for discussions of sin, salvation, and discipleship.

An earlier thinker said that Christian theology is, “what is believed everywhere, in all places by everyone.” In this series, Theology 101, we are going to explore the foundations of our faith. This series is immensely practical. To act rightly a Christian must think rightly. Right theology always produces a passionate love for God and the world he loves.

Our vision and mission at ECEMC is based upon right-thinking about God and His purposes that has been tested and found to sit well with reality. Come and be fed so that you might offer truth and grace where you live out your theology.

Series Playlist

Elizabeth City EMC Podcast

The Christian God

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The Christian God

Sep 11, 2016 • 33:07

Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Theology 101 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Image is Everything

Sep 18, 2016 • 52:00

Everything and God’s image Made to image God’s being and purpose God’s image and everything else Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Theology 101 Scripture: Genesis 1-2
Unmasking sin

Sep 25, 2016 • 37:44

The Anatomy of Sin (vv. 1-4) The Management of Sin (vv. 8-10) Facing the Truth Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Theology 101 Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7
Salvation: The Life of God

Oct 2, 2016 • 44:39

Produces all the externals (vv. 1-21) Points to the internal (vv. 25-34) Provides the eternal (v. 35) Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Theology 101 Scripture: John 6:25-40
The Only Real Salvation

Oct 23, 2016 • 44:36

A Full Salvation is: Always Offered (v. 23a) Always Questioned (v. 23b) His love expressed (v. 24) Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Theology 101 Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:12-24
The Safest Place On Earth

Oct 30, 2016 • 47:15

_____________ (Rom 15:7) one another _____________ (Rom 14:19) one another _____________ (Rom 12:10) one another _____________ (Rom 15:14) one another Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Theology 101 Scripture: Romans 12-15
Miracles

Nov 6, 2016 • 34:36

The Christian worldview The miraculous The miracle of healing Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Theology 101 Scripture: James 5:12-18
The Person in Your Future

Nov 13, 2016 • 33:32

His Descriptions His Positions His Power His Actions Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Theology 101 Scripture: Revelation 19:9-16
The Upside Down Kingdom

Nov 20, 2016 • 36:05

He didn’t look like a king It doesn’t look like a kingdom A kingdom for then and now Speaker: Pastor Sean Scribner Series: Theology 101 Scripture: John 18:33-37

Holy Smoke

May 23, 2016Sermon SeriesEMC Admin

16-holy-smoke-projector Let’s be honest; most of us have started a Bible reading plan in January only to bump into Leviticus around March and that resolution goes out the window. All of Scripture is for our edification, so how is a book full of blood and bells and bulls supposed to relate to us? What if we thought of the book in this way: if my life’s purpose is to live in the presence of the Holy One then how do I approach Him? What would it take for a person, with all of my stuff, to actually live in a face to face relationship with the Triune God?

That is the reason for Leviticus. It answers some fundamental questions about who God is and who we are in relation to Him. In this series, we will be looking at how we can apply this remarkable (and mysterious) book to our lives every week. We recommend that you try to read the book along with us as we work through it together. We promise you it will be a rewarding time. Everything that is truly helpful to our lives takes a bit of work, so let’s dig in and see what Jesus has to show us.

Series Playlist

Elizabeth City EMC Podcast

Draw Near to God

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Draw Near to God

May 29, 2016 • 42:23

What is this about? The face of nearness Why is this important? The forms of drawing near How do I draw near? The Facts of drawing near Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Holy Smoke Scripture: Leviticus 6:1-7
Our Need and Our Great High Priest

Jun 5, 2016 • 36:25

We need a Sacrifice – the flow of worship We need a Mediator – His Ministry: a. For us b. In us We need the Salvation of our Great High Priest: a. We enter b. He enters We need the Meal He offers Speaker: Dr. Bill…
Four Words for Life

Jun 12, 2016 • 45:20

Fear No Clean Holy Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Holy Smoke Scripture: Leviticus 9:1-7
As For Me And My House

Jun 19, 2016 • 34:36

Our Logical Choice (24:14-25) Our Problem (24:19-20) Our Course of Action (24:23) Speaker: Aaron Meservey Series: Holy Smoke Scripture: Joshua 24:14-25
Down to Earth Holiness

Jun 26, 2016 • 49:14

A Life and Death Matter Removing Defilement Belonging to Him Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Holy Smoke Scripture: Leviticus 11:41-45
The Cost of Freedom

Jul 3, 2016 • 34:39

The cost of sin (16:1-2) Blood and our freedom (16:3-32, 17:11) Freedom and the fullness of life (16:30-34) Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Holy Smoke Scripture: Leviticus 16:15-22
Holy Sex

Jul 17, 2016 • 58:02

The Logic of Holiness (Leviticus 17:7,11; 18:2-3) The location of Holiness (Leviticus 19:2; 20:7,26) The Lines of Holy Sex (Leviticus 18; 6-23) Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Holy Smoke Scripture: Leviticus 18:1-6 Sermon Notes: Holy Sex – Sermon Notes.pdf
Love Your Neighbor

Jul 24, 2016 • 36:22

The vertical dimension of holiness The horizontal dimension of holiness Holiness as love Speaker: Pastor Sean Scribner Series: Holy Smoke Scripture: Leviticus 19
Joyful Worship

Jul 31, 2016 • 41:31

Formed for joy (Gen 2:1-3) The formation of joy (Lev 22:23-23:3) Filled with joy (John 7:37-39) Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Holy Smoke Scripture: Leviticus 23:39-44
The New Covenant

Aug 7, 2016 • 31:50

The End of the Covenant (Lev 26:40) The New Covenant (Matt 26:27-28) Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Holy Smoke Scripture: Leviticus 26:40-46

Powerlines

March 30, 2016Sermon SeriesEMC Admin

16-powerlines - projector The 2016 spring sermon series at EMC will investigate the book of Acts to see a life empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Series Playlist

Elizabeth City EMC Podcast

Facing Our Need of the Spirit

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Facing Our Need of the Spirit

Apr 3, 2016 • 44:50

We need to not idealize our experience We need to see who we really are We need to truly live connected to our source Speaker: Bill Ury Series: Powerlines Scripture: Acts 1:8-14
Telling Each Other Who We Are

Apr 10, 2016 • 46:55

The Body of Christ in the Spirit: Never takes Pentecost for granted Faces every fear of self-revelation Lives in the Spirit of Truth Is a community of communication Speaker: Bill Ury Series: Powerlines Scripture: Acts 2:41-47 Sermon Notes: Telling Each Other Who We Are
Offering the Power Of Christ

Apr 17, 2016 • 38:05

Living in the name of Jesus Expressing normal belief Offering his name Speaker: Bill Ury Series: Powerlines Scripture: Acts 3: 1-10 Sermon notes: Offering the Power of Christ
The Evidence of Revival

Apr 24, 2016 • 40:46

I must face what restricts life He must give me what restores life I must receive what re-orients life Speaker: Bill Ury Series: Powerlines Scripture: Acts 5: 1-6 Sermon notes: The Evidence of Revival
A People Without A King - Revival - 24 April 2016 - Sunday Evening

Apr 25, 2016 • 34:16

Speaker: Aaron Meservey Series: Spring 2016 Revival Scripture: Judges 19 Sermon notes:
All In - Revival - 25 April 2016 - Monday Evening

Apr 25, 2016 • 41:39

Speaker: CD White Series: Spring 2016 Revival Scripture: Acts 16: 16-34 Sermon notes:All In
Being Known - Revival - 26 April 2016 - Tuesday Evening

Apr 27, 2016 • 41:38

Speaker: Diane Ury Series: Spring 2016 Revival Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 32:3 Sermon notes: Being Known
But God - Revival - 27 April 2016 - Wed Evening

Apr 28, 2016 • 47:22

What we are by nature (vv. 1-3) Dead Enslaved Condemned What we can become by grace (vv. 4-7) How then shall we now live? (vv. 8-10) Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Spring 2016 Revival Scripture: Eph 2: 1-10
Disagreeing Well

May 1, 2016 • 38:37

What is the real problem? The realism of the early church Spirit-filled persons & “real” life Speaker: Bill Ury Series: Powerlines Scripture: Acts 15:6
Living Holy Lives - Mothering

May 8, 2016 • 37:09

Honoring Motherhood All Creation Groans: Demographic Winter The Godly Nature of Motherhood Speaker: Diane Ury Series: Powerlines Scripture: Acts 20: 18-27 Sermon Notes: Living Holy Lives MOTHERING