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The Holy One
Sermon Series

“For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” (Isaiah 43:3)

Who is this Holy One of Israel? This is a question that has been discussed and debated for millennia, answered with doctrines and formulas and confessions. While helpful – and even necessary – the truth is you can know doctrines and formulas and confessions and not actually know him!

Our focus for these weeks ahead will be to look into what the Holy One has revealed about himself with an eye toward knowing him personally. He wants to be known and he desires for us to become like him – holy as he is holy. This can never be achieved by sheer force of will, but only as a result of him forming his own life in us. He is calling you and me into an exclusive relationship, one that changes who we are and issues in changed behavior.

The way to him is grace. The walk with him is obedience. Let’s meet the Holy One.

Series Playlist

The Holy One
The Holy One
How He Still Speaks
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  • How He Still Speaks

    How He Still Speaks

    May 20, 2018 • 44:34

    When the all-sufficient word of God meets the Spirit of God in the midst of the people of God we have the essential ingredients of awakening. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: The Holy One Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

  • Knowing the Holy One

    Knowing the Holy One

    May 27, 2018 • 33:38

    The Sabbath principle is not “go to church on Sunday,” but set aside a day for rest, perspective, and intimacy. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: The Holy One Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

  • Living With the Holy One

    Living With the Holy One

    Jun 3, 2018 • 40:57

    The way to God is grace, but the walk with God is obedience. Holy living is the intended consequence of gracious salvation. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: The Holy One Scripture: Leviticus 11:45

  • Renewed by the Holy One

    Renewed by the Holy One

    Jun 10, 2018 • 34:22

    Christianity isn’t offering a veneer of morality glued onto the exterior of our otherwise unchanged lives, but rather a radical transformation of heart, mind, and will – a movement from darkness to light, captivity to freedom, sinfulness to holiness, death to life. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: The Holy One Scripture: Ezekiel…

  • Seeking the Holy One

    Seeking the Holy One

    Jun 17, 2018 • 29:45

    The pursuit of the Holy One begins with a broken-hearted awareness of our own unholiness. Speaker: Aaron Meservey Series: The Holy One Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

  • Abiding in the Holy One

    Abiding in the Holy One

    Jun 24, 2018 • 47:01

    Christian holiness can never be understood or experienced unless it is defined by the inner life of the Triune God, a life of Persons who are eternally in and for the other. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: The Holy One Scripture: John 14:15-21

  • Beholding the Holy One

    Beholding the Holy One

    Jul 1, 2018 • 28:00

    The suffering of those whose gaze is fixed upon the Holy One has limitless redemptive potential for the sake of the world. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: The Holy One Scripture: Acts 7:54-8:1

  • Filled by the Holy One

    Filled by the Holy One

    Jul 8, 2018 • 45:13

    By his Holy Spirit, God wants to affirm that we are loved by him, belong to him, and can be filled with his holy love. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: The Holy One Scripture: Romans 5:5

  • Life in the Holy One

    Life in the Holy One

    Jul 15, 2018 • 46:23

    How is the life of the Holy Spirit that makes us new creations in Christ sustained? Listen to learn about “spiritual respiration.” Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: The Holy One Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Revival 2018 – Costly Grace
Sermon Series

In this unique time in history, when we have access to more information faster than ever before, knowledge and information are not necessarily making things better. While our world is in turmoil, Christianity has been marginalized and seems to have an ever decreasing impact on society. Why is this?

One reason is, in the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, we have cheapened God’s grace. Cheap grace is the enjoyment of all the benefits of God’s grace without the price of repentance, forgiveness, or submission to God. Bonhoeffer’s response would be “costly grace,” which is the grace that Jesus Christ offered in the Gospels – grace that demands a response.

Series Playlist

Revival 2018 - Costly Grace
Revival 2018 - Costly Grace
Top 5 List: Children's Responses to Parents When Confronted
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  • Top 5 List: Children's Responses to Parents When Confronted

    Top 5 List: Children's Responses to Parents When Confronted

    Apr 29, 2018 • 39:07

    Sermon #1 of the 2018 Spring Revival series, “Costly Grace.” Speaker: Ron Adkins Series: Revival 2018 – Costly Grace Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

  • Right Words, but Wrong Definition

    Right Words, but Wrong Definition

    Apr 29, 2018 • 51:28

    Sermon #2 of the 2018 Spring Revival series, “Costly Grace.” Speaker: Ron Adkins Series: Revival 2018 – Costly Grace Scripture: Mark 8:27-9:1

  • Societal Slaves

    Societal Slaves

    Apr 30, 2018 • 50:42

    Sermon #3 of the 2018 Spring Revival series, “Costly Grace.” Speaker: Ron Adkins Series: Revival 2018 – Costly Grace Scripture: Gal 5:1, 13-25

  • Seeing Jesus Through the Eyes of Bartimaeus

    Seeing Jesus Through the Eyes of Bartimaeus

    May 1, 2018 • 37:45

    Sermon #4 of the 2018 Spring Revival series, “Costly Grace.” Speaker: Ron Adkins Series: Revival 2018 – Costly Grace Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

  • A New Reality Hindered by Old Practices

    A New Reality Hindered by Old Practices

    May 2, 2018 • 50:30

    Sermon #5 of the 2018 Spring Revival series, “Costly Grace.” Speaker: Ron Adkins Series: Revival 2018 – Costly Grace Scripture: John 21:1-19

Revival 2018 – Costly Grace
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Join us for our 2018 spring revival – Costly Grace – with Rev. Ron Adkins, April 29-May 2. This is our annual event where we set time apart as the Body of Christ to allow the Holy Spirit to refresh, renew, and revive. Nursery care (0-4 yrs) will be available each evening by our wonderful volunteers! Bring your family and friends for this exciting time of seeking God together as the body of Christ!

Costly Grace

In this unique time in history, when we have access to more information faster than ever before, knowledge and information are not necessarily making things better. While our world is in turmoil, Christianity has been marginalized and seems to have an ever decreasing impact on society. Why is this?

One reason is, in the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, we have cheapened God’s grace. Cheap grace is the enjoyment of all the benefits of God’s grace without the price of repentance, forgiveness, or submission to God. Bonhoeffer’s response would be “costly grace,” which is the grace that Jesus Christ offered in the Gospels – grace that demands a response.

Schedule of Events
Sunday, April 29
9:00 am Joint Sunday school in the chapel with Ron Adkins
10:15 am Revival worship service
5:00 pm Churchwide potluck in the Friendship Suite. The church will provide the meat and beverages for this meal. No sign-up is required. Dishes needed: vegetables, salads, and desserts to share.
5:30 pm Revival prayer time in the Infused room
6:00 pm Evening revival service
Monday, April 30
6:30 pm Revival prayer time in the Infused room
7:00 pm Evening revival service
Tuesday, May 1
6:30 pm Revival prayer time in the Infused room
7:00 pm Evening revival service
Wednesday, May 2
6:00 pm All-church meal with Chick-fil-a in the Friendship Suite. The cost is $5.00 per person. Please sign up at the Information Table or Connections Corner.
6:30 pm Revival prayer time in the Infused room
7:00 pm Evening revival service
About Our Speaker

Ron Adkins is an ordained elder with The Evangelical Church (2005) where he has served as pastor of two churches in Ohio (2008-2016) and currently as East Central Conference Superintendent, overseeing churches in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. He is also a preaching/teaching fellow with The Francis Asbury Society while working on his M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in Historical Theology through the London School of Theology in partnership with Asbury Theological Seminary.

Ron received a B.A. degree in Bible from Ohio Christian University (formerly Circleville Bible College) with a concentration in Psychology and Human Relations, an M.Div. in Christian Ministry with an emphasis in Church History from Wesley Biblical Seminary, and an S.T.M. (Master of Sacred Theology) degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in the Gospels from Trinity Lutheran Seminary.

Ron has served as an assistant professor of Bible and Theology at Ohio Christian University from 2004 to 2008 and is an adjunct professor of Biblical Studies for Arrowhead Bible College.

Ron and his wife, Jan, were married in 2000 and have four children.

VBS 2018 – Time Lab
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Register Online!

Wouldn’t it be amazing to travel back in time and witness epic events in history? Imagine the thrill of meeting great heroes of the faith like Abraham, Moses, or Gideon. Or the fun of experiencing life in ancient cultures like Rome. Or the fascination of watching famous inventors make discoveries that change the world.

Now imagine traveling through time and meeting the most important man ever—a man who was not just a man, but also God. One who turned the world upside-down. One who existed outside of time. At Time Lab, we’ll do just that!

Location:
Evangelical Methodist Church
820 Okisko Rd.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

When: July 16-18 (9am-12:00pm). Includes a special event on Wednesday evening!
Cost: FREE
Contact: Marcy White

Children ages 4 through 5th grade are welcome to attend!

2018 Easter Egg Hunt
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Hunting for more this Easter? Discover more at EMC!

This Easter, when the eggs are found and the baskets are unwrapped, will you feel satisfied or still be searching? Join us at Evangelical Methodist Church for a celebration full of joy and meaning. Your whole family will enjoy the great music, fun for the kids, and a message that will bring direction and encouragement to your faith journey. Come find what’s missing in your Easter!

Immediately following the 10:15 morning worship service we will host a fun, free Easter egg hunt sure to be lots of fun for children and families! Come join us for a full morning of worship and celebration.

Complete Easter Schedule

  • Sunrise Service & Pancake Breakfast: 6am
  • Morning Worship Service: 10:15am
  • Easter Egg Hunt: 11:45am
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