The Cross-Formed Life
Sermon Series

The Scripture reveals some ideas that are very attractive to the human heart. Who doesn’t like the concepts of peace, comfort, hope, and love?

But there is a central concept which is the basis of all the ‘positives’ that, at first flush, does not strike us as quite so uplifting; that is the Cross.

The symbol of all the good that God offers to us in the atonement is the Cross. And, with every verse that pertains to victory the underlying theme is coming to the end of ourselves. (Phil 3:10-11) Jesus did not say, “Take up your open tomb.” He laid down a principle that He also applied to Himself, “Take up your cross and follow Me.” (Matt. 16:24) Theologians call this the “cruciform” life, a life shaped by the meaning of the cross.

In this Lenten season, we are going to delve into this startling and exhilarating command, this formative principle from which everything else in our lives emanates. Our goal will be to listen carefully to the Spirit as He illuminates any area in our lives that is not under the shadow of the Cross. The only resurrection there is must come through a cross. And the life we now live is lived with a constant glory in the Cross of Christ our Savior. Let’s dive into the uncomfortable together in order that Jesus might lift us up into the fullness of the joy of knowing Him.

Series Playlist

The Cross-Formed Life
The Cross-Formed Life
Stuck on the Sidelines
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  • Stuck on the Sidelines

    Stuck on the Sidelines

    Mar 19, 2017 • 32:17

    Our responses to fear What God does for fearful people Speaker: Aaron Meservey Series: The Cross-Formed Life Scripture: I Samuel 17

  • Following Jesus

    Following Jesus

    Mar 26, 2017 • 41:13

    Following the Life of God (4:18-19a) Following and the End of My Life (4:20-22) Following His Ends in Real Life (4:19b) Speaker: Dr.Bill Ury Series: The Cross-Formed Life Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

  • Thinking Like Jesus

    Thinking Like Jesus

    Apr 2, 2017 • 39:00

    This Mind: Comes Behind (v. 34) Disowns Self (v. 34) Carries a Cross (v. 34) Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Cross-Formed Life Scripture: Mark 8:35-37

  • Palm Sunday

    Palm Sunday

    Apr 9, 2017 • 35:06

    The Glory of God Includes: Falling Dying Bearing Fruit Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Cross-Formed Life Scripture:  John 12:20-26

  • Praying

    Praying

    Jul 23, 2017 • 47:55

    The enemy without The enemy within The call to arms Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From Rags to Righteousness Scripture: Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2

Christian to the Core
Sermon Series

Christian to the CoreYou 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.

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Christian to the Core
Christian to the Core
Christian to the Core - Intimacy With God
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  • Christian to the Core - Intimacy With God

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
Sermon Series

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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

The Scandal of the Incarnation
The Scandal of the Incarnation
The Scandal of the Incarnation - Tamar
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  • The Scandal of the Incarnation - Tamar

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Christmas Homily

    Dec 25, 2016 • 19:53

    Speaker: Pastor Diane Ury

Theology 101
Sermon Series

16-theology-101Do 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.

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Theology 101
Theology 101
The Christian God
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  • The Christian God

    The Christian God

    Sep 11, 2016 • 33:07

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

  • Image is Everything

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
Sermon Series

16-holy-smoke-projectorLet’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

Holy Smoke
Holy Smoke
Draw Near to God
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  • Draw Near to God

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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