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Jesus’ central message was not a list of rules or a private spiritual experience. It was the announcement of a Kingdom. God’s reign has broken into the world through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus the King, and it continues to reshape everything it touches.

In this series we explore what it means to live under the rule of Christ: the nature of His Kingdom, the values that define it, the invitation to enter it, and the hope of its final consummation. As we move toward Christ the King Sunday, we are invited to reorient our lives around the One whose reign is already present and still coming in power.

Join us as we seek first the Kingdom and learn what it looks like to live as citizens of the King.

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The Kingdom Announced

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="XE2pRY6yNP"><a href="https://www.ecityemc.org/resources/sermon-series/10/06/thy-kingdom-come/">Thy Kingdom Come</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.ecityemc.org/resources/sermon-series/10/06/thy-kingdom-come/embed/#?secret=XE2pRY6yNP" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Thy Kingdom Come&#8221; &#8212; Elizabeth City EMC" data-secret="XE2pRY6yNP" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.ecityemc.org/resources/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

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  The Kingdom Announced

  Oct 11, 2026 • 41:17

  Jesus announces that God’s long-awaited reign has arrived in him, bringing the light of God’s saving rule into the darkness of the world and calling people to respond to the King. Series: Thy Kingdom Come Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25

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  Entering the Kingdom

  Oct 18, 2026 • 45:44

  Jesus teaches his followers how to enter the kingdom he has come to announce. It involves coming to God like a child, turning away from achievement and self-sufficiency, and receiving God’s kingdom as a gift of grace. Series: Thy Kingdom Come Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

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  Seeking First the Kingdom

  Oct 25, 2026 • 34:37

  Jesus calls us to trust our heavenly Father rather than be consumed by anxiety over the uncertainties of life. Because God knows our needs and cares for us, we are free to seek His kingdom, pursue His righteousness, and remain faithful today—even when tomorrow is uncertain. Series: Thy Kingdom Come…

The prophet Amos, a shepherd and fig-tree tender from Judah, confronted his prosperous yet corrupt people in the 8th century BC. Despite the economic stability and political security of the time, Amos’s message exposed their hypocrisy, empty worship, oppression of the poor, injustice, complacency, and idolatry. He called for genuine repentance, justice, and covenant faithfulness. His message served as both a warning of impending judgment and a promise of restoration.

“The Roar of Justice” is a sermon series that aims to apply the timeless principles of this ancient prophet to the church of today. The call of God upon his people remains constant: to pursue holiness, practice justice, and demonstrate a living faith through sacrificial obedience.

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The Roaring Lion

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  The Roaring Lion

  Aug 2, 2026 • 00:39:15

  When the lion roars, you listen. Amos confronts a people who had lost reverence for the Holy One who both saves and judges. The call then and now is to turn and be saved before the final Day. Series: The Roar of Justice Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

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  A Voice For Our Time

  Aug 9, 2026 • 00:35:37

  God called Amos, an ordinary shepherd, to be a prophetic voice to Israel, reminding us that God delights to use ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. Today, God calls every Christian to bear faithful witness to Christ in the ordinary places where He has placed us. The question is not whether…

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  The Holy God Who Waits

  Aug 16, 2026 • 31:42

  God’s moral law is woven into creation and written upon the human heart, making every person accountable to Him—even those without His special revelation. Amos reveals both the severity of God’s righteous judgment and the patience of the holy God who waits, seeks, and calls sinners to turn to Him.…

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  For Three Transgressions, and for Yours

  Aug 23, 2026 • 43:14

  Amos springs a trap on Judah and Israel, drawing them into condemning the sins of the surrounding nations before turning the same judgment upon them. God’s people are never exempt from His call to holiness; His grace does not lower His standard but gives us what we need to pursue…

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  Privilege and Punishment

  Aug 30, 2026 • 42:46

  In the book of Amos, the prophet spoke to Israel about the judgment of God that they would experience. They thought they were secure. God identified with His people but they did everything contrary to Him. They had become complacent because they thought they had a privileged position. Instead, judgment…

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  The Hard Hand of Grace

  Sep 6, 2026 • 49:45

  God’s hard hand is often a hand of grace, using hardship to call us back to himself and form us into the likeness of Christ. Amos 4 challenges us to see trials as grace-filled opportunities to return, yield, and trust the God whose purposes are always for our good. Series:…

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  The Wall of False Assurance

  Sep 13, 2026 • 41:14

  Israel longed for the Day of the LORD, confident that God’s judgment was meant for someone else. Amos confronts the danger of false assurance and calls us beyond surface-level religion to a genuine, abiding faith that bears the transforming fruit of God’s grace. Series: The Roar of Justice Speaker: Sean…

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  Who Can Stand?

  Sep 20, 2026 • 44:41

  When God’s judgment reveals just how crooked his people have become, Amos asks the question that ultimately confronts us all: Who can stand? The gospel answers that Christ stood in our place so that, by faith, we might stand in him. Series: The Roar of Justice Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture:…

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  The End and New Beginning

  Sep 27, 2026 • 38:05

  God brought judgment to the people of Israel, but He promised that He would also bring restoration to His people, ultimately future redemption. Series: The Roar of Justice Speaker: Richard Meservey Scripture: Amos 9

This series invites believers to pursue God’s wisdom for navigating the complexities of life, drawing from the timeless truths of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and James. In a world filled with competing voices and fleeting philosophies, God’s Word offers a sure foundation for decision-making, relationships, work, and trials. Each week, we’ll explore how biblical wisdom shapes our daily walk, equipping us to live faithfully and fruitfully in a way that honors God and blesses others.

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The Foundation of Wisdom

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  The Foundation of Wisdom

  May 31, 2026 • 00:54:22

  True knowledge—real wisdom for becoming street-smart in a godly way—is only found in the humble, honest, and reverent fear of God, who has given us his word, which points us to Christ. Series: Walking in Wisdom Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

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  Wise Words

  Jun 7, 2026 • 00:38:55

  This sermon explores the immense power of our words to wound and destroy, as well as to heal and build up. It calls us to model our speech after Jesus, the perfect Word, so that our tongues reflect God’s heart and leave a legacy of life. Series: Walking in Wisdom…

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  Wisdom and Work

  Jun 14, 2026 • 00:43:53

  This sermon explores the high value of work. Work was created by God before the fall of man into sin. God worked in creating. We have the opportunity to work and to glorify God in our work. Scripture also describes the state of laziness in a person who refuses to…

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  Wisdom in Trials and Suffering

  Jun 21, 2026 • 00:45:48

  God uses all of the challenges, trials, troubles and difficulties to help us grow into mature believers. His great love for us guides and protects us. Series: Walking in Wisdom Speaker: Karl Bowden Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12; James 1:2-4; and Job 1:20-22

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  Living in True Wisdom

  Jun 28, 2026 • 00:35:57

  In the Proverbs, wisdom urges attention, but many disregard it for their own paths. However, those who heed wisdom find peace. Seek wisdom as a precious treasure, and you’ll be blessed. Series: Walking in Wisdom Speaker: Richard Meservey Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33; 2:1-4; 8:1-11; and James 3:13-18

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  Wise Stewardship

  Jul 5, 2026 • 00:43:26

  Wise stewardship begins with the heart. The Proverbs teach us to honor God with our first fruits instead of serving mammon, pointing to Jesus who shows us the way to freedom and joyful generosity. Series: Walking in Wisdom Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

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  Wise Relationships

  Jul 12, 2026 • 00:36:34

  In the final message of our Proverbs series, we will discover why we all need godly friendships (regardless of personality), how to choose them wisely, and what it looks like to be a faithful friend who reflects the love of Jesus—the friend who sticks closer than a brother. Series: Walking…

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.

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The Trinity

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  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…

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  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:…

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  Sanctification

  Apr 26, 2026 • 00:55:49

  The good news of the Gospel is that there is grace for the sinful heart that is available today! God can so transform us from the inside out that we can truly love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves. What He commands…

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  Discipleship

  May 3, 2026 • 00:46:58

  Discipleship is accepting the Jesus of the Scriptures, consecrating oneself to him and to his will, and being formed, at the level of the heart, in his image. Series: Words That Define Us Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: John 6:66-69

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  Heaven, Hell, and the Devil

  May 10, 2026 • 00:44:44

  There is no weightier topic than the eternal destiny of every living soul. Jesus had much to say about the judgment at the end of time and the fate of the righteous and the unrighteous. Series: Words That Define Us Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: Matthew 25: 31-46