Rhythms

“As long as the earth remains, there will be planting and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night.” (Genesis 8:22)

God is a God of order. Hardwired into his creation can be found natural rhythms—day and night, seasons, and cycles of work and rest—all reflections of His wisdom and care. These rhythms are not arbitrary but purposeful, offering a framework for living in alignment with God’s design, resulting in a life of peace and purpose in a chaotic world.

But all too often our lives are harassed and harried, governed by what has been called a “pathological busyness.” Apathy, anxiety, depression become the norm, while peace, joy, and rest seem unattainable, or reserved for a select few—the order of creation seeming as distant to our lives as stars in the night sky. Surely the God of planting and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night has more for our lives than this.

Rhythms is a sermon series devoted to encouraging believers who are caught up in the craziness of life to discover a better way by looking to Jesus. He shows us what a life of balance and wholeness looks like, one that is in perfect alignment with the heart and purposes of the Father. In him there is hope for breaking out of the status quo and entering into the abundant life he has prepared for us all.

Series Playlist

Elizabeth City EMC Podcast

Worship

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Worship

Aug 31, 2025 • 46:44

David’s experience of worship in the wilderness shows how turning to God in worship provides strength and abundance amidst life’s challenges. Drawing from Jesus’ teachings in John 4, it highlights worship as a lifestyle of offering one’s whole self to God through the Holy Spirit, not just in song but…
Worship (Revisited)

Sep 7, 2025 • 40:41

Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman reveals true worship as the foundational rhythm for a fulfilling life, addressing her pursuit of satisfaction through relationships. It underscores how misguided beliefs, practices, and priorities—like the Samaritans’ syncretism or the Jews’ legalism—obstruct authentic, Christ-centered, Spirit-led worship rooted in biblical truth. By offering her…
Word and Whisper

Sep 14, 2025 • 44:42

Essential to the Christian life is the rhythm of engaging with God’s word and listening for His voice to find healing and direction. The busyness and distractions of modern life, such as smartphones, stand in contrast to Jesus’ practice of retreating to solitude for communion with the Father, underscoring the…
Wonder

Sep 21, 2025 • 44:45

The wonder one experiences while beholding the beauty in creation or the revelation in worship has the power to point them to divine truths. Attention to God’s presence and activity make awareness possible, leading to worship. Series: Rhythms Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: Psalm 63:2-3 Author Recent Posts Sean ScribnerLead Pastor…
Walk

Sep 28, 2025 • 45:46

The invitation from Jesus is to come and be yoked to him, walking with him in every area of life. All of yourself, with all of him, everywhere you go, forever. Series: Rhythms Speaker: Sean Scribner Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8 Author Recent Posts Sean ScribnerLead Pastor at Elizabeth City EMCPastor Sean…