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A household of faith being built by the Mercy of God. We are a church based in Amherst, Massachusetts. for more information, please visit our website at mercychouse365.org
2 Peter 1:12 - 2:22 - Pursuing Growth in godliness and Avoiding False Teachings by MERCYhouse
2 Peter 1:1-11 - What Christians are called to, warned from, and can expect about the future by MERCYhouse
Happy Easter!The resurrection of Christ reminds us of who we are, and how we are to live.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Those who put their faith in Christ and are SAVED experience GRACE and PEACE in the assurance of their future.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Christians are fully equipped to wait patiently for Jesus' return.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Those who understand how small they are can find peace and purpose in how BIG God is.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
When we submit humbly to God, we receive wisdom and grace to be friends with Him and overcome evil.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Faithful Christians must be conscious of BOTH their inward understanding and outward actions.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Learn what Lent is and join us in the desert as we repent, fast and pray in anticipation of Christ's resurrection on Easter.For more information, you can check out mercyhouse365.org/lent
God allows trials for our good, and gives us wisdom to navigate them with joy.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
What does it mean to be devoted to the Mission?To learn more, check out our companion podcast (MERCYhouse Podcast) or visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Please check out our companion podcast (MERCYhouse Podcast) for further discussion on Fellowship. This week, we'll also be highlighting our Connect Team Ministry. To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Christian prayer is simple and effective. 1. Pray to God the Father with reverence2. Pray for Faith in Christ3. Pray for Comprehension of God’s Love4. Pray for God’s GloryTo learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org.
Week two of our Five Devotions: Worship. What is worship, why do we worship and how do we worship?To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Kicking off our annual Five Devotions series with The Word. Have faith in God’s Provisioning (1-4)Have faith in God’s Process (5-8)Have faith in God’s Proclamations and Promises (9-13)Faith in God’s Word conquers temptation from satan. To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
What should we be taking from our time in 1 Samuel into the new year?To view the list of resolutions, visit mercyhouse365.org/resolutionsTo join us on our church-wide Bible reading plan in 2026, visit mercyhouse365.org/planTo learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
The end of the proud is DEATH.The end of the humble is LIFE.God restores the weak to abundant life.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Real answers are found in our real God.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
You have a choice.Repent for REALImmediately WORSHIPSever Unhealthy RelationshipsEndure by FaithTo learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Human Sin leads to conflict, Gospel Grace leads to peace.How to CAUSE conflict like Nabal: be greedy and selfish How to CAUSE conflict like David: be prideful and angry How to RESOLVE conflict like Abigail: be wise and humble For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Those who know God, become more like Him.God gathers the broken.Unresolved Sin only gets worse.God leads us.God is gracious toward sinners.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
God Provides for and Protects His own, even when they are fearful and faithless.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
How are your relationships?Good Godly Friendships are based on love of GOD,Destructive Sinful Rivalries are based on love of SELF.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
What is (arguably) the most famous story in the Old Testament teaching us about God and our relationship with him?God Exalts the Humble.SHOW: Surrender, Humility, Obedience and Worship.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Fear leads to sin and defeat, Faith leads to freedom and victory.The Fear of Circumstances (Chapter 13)The Fearlessness of Faith (Chapter 14)The Fear of Man (Chapter 15)To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
A History of Rightdoing (vv. 1-5)A History of Wrongdoing (vv. 6-12)What will you do this time? (vv. 13-25)God is always gracious when we repent and turn to Him.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
God is always in control.The Flawed King (Chapter 9)The Awkward Coronation (Chapter 10)The Gracious Victory (Chapter 11)To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Humble obedience is the greatest solution to our greatest anxieties.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
God is UNCONTROLLABLE and POWERFUL. For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Baptism is an illustration of our relationship with Jesus.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
God’s Word initiates spiritual awakening and revival.Hear God’s Word (1-10)Receive God’s Word (11-18)Speak God’s Word (19-4:1)For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
The central them in 1 Samuel is introduced in Hannah's Spirit-filled song of praise. This morning we start off our series looking at how God exalts and humble and lowers the proud, while exploring the role of singing in the life of the Believer.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
The second week on our short series on missions.This week, we look at missions in the daily life of all believers.1. We are CALLED to missions.2. It's WHO WE ARE.3. It's what WE DO.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.orgWe also have an accompanying podcast that expands on each Sunday's sermon. Search for "MERCYhouse Podcast" to follow along!
Join us for a two-part series on missions. This week we explore the global call to missions.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus has risen and nothing will stop the world from knowing about it.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Even when we embrace temptation and fall away, Jesus is sympathetic and will restore us.1. Falling Away from Christ (31-35)2. Watching and Praying (36-38)3. Willing Spirit and Weak Flesh (38-46)To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus has invites both his beloved and betrayers to His table.1. The Power of Greed2. The Warning of Betrayal3. The Body and the Blood
Those who appreciate Christ's Sacrifice respond with a sacrifice of their own. 1. The Sacrifice of Christ (1-5)2. The Appreciation of a Woman (6-8)3. The Beautifully Fitting Offering (9-13) For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
How we spend our life is an indicator of where we will spend our eternity.1. Jesus will separate everyone according to who they are (vv.31-33)2. The Fate and Behavior of the RIGHT SIDE of God (vv.34-40)3. The Fate and Behavior of the LEFT SIDE of God (vv.41-46)
Christians must remain ready for the return of Jesus.1. No one knows when Jesus is returning (vv. 36-41)2. Stay awake and ready (vv. 42-44)3. Be faithful and wise, not wicked and sinful (vv. 45-51)
Those who have God’s favor can submit to Him.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
True Wisdom, leading to True Greatness, begins and ends with the Fear of the Lord.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Deborah is a prime example of someone who gives powerful, Godly encouragment.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Obey (vv. 28-34) | Rejoice (vv. 35-40) | Grieve (vv. 41-44) | Teach (vv. 45-48)For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
True generosity is giving God 100% of what you have. To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Join us for this special baptism Sunday as we look at Lydia from the book of Acts!Open a Way (vv. 6-10)Open your Heart (vv. 11-13)Open your Home (vv. 14-15)Healthy church growth happens when Christians are faithful in evangelism and hospitality. To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Do we plead for others? Do we plead for ourselves? Have we tried coming to Jesus for healing and cleansing? Are we still afraid?If you believe in Jesus you will have nothing to fear and you will be healed.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus is the Messiah who has come and revealed Himself so that ANYONE might worship Him and have eternal life.Learn more by visiting us mercyhouse365.org
The story of Rehab shows us the repeated theme of injustice, wrath and salvation in God's Word.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Understand your grief.Pray your grief.Relief in your grief.God hears those who pour their heart out to Him, and He remembers them.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Return and resolve. Some of the most powerful words of loyalty are spoken by an unlikely person in the midst of great loss and suffering. Join us as we see how they point to a heavenly friendship already in the making.To learn more please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Join us as we begin our 10 week series on Women in the Bible. We pray that celebrating these women in the Bible will encourage and empower the women in our church, as well as inspire and challenge the men in our church. We begin with Eve from Genesis 2:15-25 where we see that we were:Made for WORK and OBEDIENCE (vv. 15-17)Made for COMPANIONSHIP and HELP (vv. 18-23)Made for MARRIAGE and INTIMACY (vv. 24-25)Main Point:Men and women bear the image of God together.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
MERCYhouse has a holy obligation to fulfill the mission.Christians must be faithful to preach the good news, so that everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved.To learn more, please visit our website at mercyhouse365.org
Word, Worship, Prayer, Fellowship and Mission: The Five Devotions we practice as a church.Godly prayers have spiritual and eternal realities in mind.To learn more, please visit us at MERCYhouse365.org
Word, Worship, Prayer, Fellowship and Mission: The Five Devotions we practice as a church.To worship is to devote our entire lives to the Lord out of reverence and honor to Him.To learn more, please visit us at MERCYhouse365.org
Word, Worship, Prayer, Fellowship and Mission: The Five Devotions we practice as a church.We can trust that the Gospel is powerful and true for two reasons:1. The Testimony of Man (16-18)2. The Testimony of God (19-21)To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Happy New Year!The first church of Christians was DEVOTED to God, intimately TOGETHER, ultimately FRUITFUL, unafraid of GROWTH– and we should strive to be too.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus speaks his sharpest words yet. Before we assume that they're for others, we must hear them for ourselves. Happy New Years from the MERCYhouse Family!To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Christians must prioritize loving God and loving others.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Merry Christmas Eve!Jesus is more than just a son of David, but LORD.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
How does Jesus respond to those who don't believe in a resurrection?Outline:A Deceptive Riddle (23-28)A Theological Correction (29-30)A Biblical Correction (31-33)Main Point: Following Jesus requires knowing God and His Word. (and yes, the resurrection will happen.)To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
False Praise (15-16)Lawful Praise (17)Holy Praise (18-22)Christians praise and worship God with our whole being.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Red flags when assessing our own spiritual health:1. Disbelief (23-27)2. Disobedience (28-32)3. Disloyalty (33-46)Despite our lack of belief, obedience and loyalty… Jesus will ultimately be vindicated.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus cares about the health of His Church. Churches should be known for prayer (12-13)Churches should embrace worship (14-17)Churches should bear fruit (18-19)Churches should pray big prayers (20-22)To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus, the restorer of sight, invites us to Pray boldly, to Pray persistently and to Pray specifically.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
The Aim of the Christ is the Cross (17-19)The Aim of the worldly is to INCREASE (20-24)The Aim of the Godly is to DECREASE (25-28)Humble service is the mark of true greatness.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
- A Gracious Opportunity (1-7)2. A Perceived Injustice (8-12)3. An Explanation of Grace (13-16)God’s Kingdom is structured upon Grace and NOT merit.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Kingdom faith is:1. Child-like2. Unencumbered3. Unearned4. Eternally rewardingTo learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Outline:The Design of MarriageThe Allowance of DivorceThe Choice We HaveChristians should strive for and uphold God’s Design for marriage.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.orgHave a question? Reach out to us at mercyhouse365.org/questions
The Handling of Sin (15-18)The Prayer for Reconciliation (19-20)The Limit of Forgiveness (21-22)The Necessity of Forgiveness (23-35)Christians MUST forgive and seek reconciliation with others.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.orgHave a question? Reach out to us at mercyhouse365.org/questions
Healthy church members are humble, take sin seriously, and pursue the lost. The Greatness of Children (1-6)The Seriousness of Sin (7-9)The Pursuit of the Lost Ones (10-14)Have a question? Feel free to submit them to Pastor Tommy and the elders by visiting mercyhouse365.org/questions
Christian love forfeits freedoms for the sake of others.1. Jesus’ Big Plan (22-23)2. Jesus’ Small Obedience (24-27)For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
You cannot be a Christian without Faith in Jesus. 1. A Troubled Father (14-16)2. A Frustrated Jesus (17-18)3. Confused Disciples (19-20)For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
A Heavenly Sight (1-4)A Heavenly Sound (5-6)A Heavenly Touch (7-13)We should listen to Jesus because He is infinitely valuable and has given up His life for us. For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
"I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the LORD your God, who has brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians." Exodus 6:7To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
How do God's people respond when things don't appear to be going according to plan?To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Paul uses the illustration of running a race more than any other to describe what it means to be a Christian.As Paul reflects on his time with the Ephesian church, what does it look like for him to run his race?1. Devoting our TIME2. Serving GOD and OTHERS3. Being led by THE SPIRIT4. Being willing to SUFFER5. Telling OTHERS the GOSPEL OF GRACERunning the Race means using our whole lives to tell the story of God’s GraceTo learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Our God hears our cries, He see us in our suffering, and he has made a way of deliverance.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Join us as we begin a new series this summer: Exodus Part I: Chapters 1-6.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
- A Narrative and Dialogue2. A Present Paradox3. A Future PromiseTo learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
The Church is built on the confession of faith in Jesus Christ.1. The Partial Confession (13-14)2. The Complete Confession (15-17)3. The Church’s Confession (18-20)For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Join us as we celebrate father's day.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
This isn't the first time that Jesus feeds a crowd. What's different?To learn more, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Sermon Outline:1. Request of an Outsider (21-22)2. Rejection of an Outsider (23-26)3. Faith from an Outsider (27-28)4. Inclusion of all Outsiders (29-31)Main Argument: Jesus heals outsiders.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Sin originates in the heart.Sermon Outline:1. Correction of Wrong Theology (10-11)2. Consequence of Wrong Theology (12-14)3. Clarification of Right Theology (15-20)To learn more, please visit us at MERCYhouse365.org
Right worship of God is done according to the Word of God, through a relationship with God. To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Those who put their faith in Jesus have nothing to fear.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
People who come to Christ have everything they need in Him.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
The Legacy of Herod vs. The Legacy of John. Which one will we follow?To learn more, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Ever wonder why God's word transforms some but not others? Jesus explains to his disciples why in these verses.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
There is a right and wrong way to respond to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus calls us to be fully committed, as He is fully committed to us as His family.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
What proof does Jesus give that adequately validates and authenticates his message? Find out as we walk through these 5 verses together.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus heals us to see Him with our eyes and worship Him with our words.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus shows how He is Lord of the Sabbath.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus engages with John's doubt yet affirms his greatness nonetheless. For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus doubles down on the mission and offers great comfort for those who go and proclaim His name. For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
The mission that Jesus calls us all to comes at a great cost. Are we willing to pay it?To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus sends out the Apostles to do the work of his ministry. In these verses we see the Mission, the Method and the Consequences.For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Alden walks us through the beginning verses of chapter 10 where we see Jesus sending out his disciples to do the work which he has been doing.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Alden walks us through these verses which show us how belief in Jesus leads to restoration and obedience. To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jimi Oke walks us through two scenes of healing to help set the tone for the new year with hopeful expectation for God's restoration in our lives.To learn more, please visit mercyhouse365.org
How can a glimpse of heaven help us long for Jesus? Pastor Tommy walks us through Revelation 22 to show us. This is a standalone sermon. To learn more, please visit mercyhouse365.org
In the face of contention, Jesus graciously condescends to teach us how His Gospel is not what anyone would expect.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Matt May walks us through an interaction between Jesus and a group of Pharisees to show us how God reveals his heart of mercy.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus demonstrates his authority over sin in Matthew 9:1-8.For more information please visit mercyhouse365.org
Jesus continues to demonstrate his authority which extends beyond the human body and nature to include demonic spirits.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus has invited people to follow Him (Chapter 4) and taught them how to follow Him (Chapters 5-7). Pastor Tommy walks us through the passage which shows us how that following is going.To learn more, please visit mercyhouse365.org
In Matthew 8:1-17 we get a close look at Jesus' healing ministry. What we see is that Jesus' healing is intimate and personal, and always with a greater purpose than just remedying the physical afflictions.If you're looking for Matthew 5-7, please check out our previous sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. For more information please visit mercyhouse365.org
Pastor Tommy walks us through the end of chapter 4 where we see what the ministry of Jesus is centered around: Preaching, Teaching and Healing.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Jesus begins his ministry with what will mark his entire ministry: preaching repentance and making disciples.For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Alden walks us through Matthew 3:13-4:17 as we look at Jesus' inauguration into ministry.For more information please visit mercyhouse365.org
Follow along as Pastor Tommy walks us through the beginning of Matthew 3 where we see the strange and peculiar ministry of John the Baptist.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
This sermon was originally preached by Alden Foelsche on October 8, 2023.Join us as Alden walks us through Matthew 2 and the historical events surrounding the birth of Christ.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
What's in a name? For Jesus-- everything. Listen on as Pastor Tommy explains the significance of the name of our Christ.God Saves, God With Us. For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Join us as we begin our Matthew Sermon series and look at Jesus' genealogy. What we see is a fulfillment to an incredible promise.
Join us as we finish the sermon on the mount where we see Jesus giving us a final illustration for how firm we stand as Christian. For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
This sermon was originally preached on September 10, 2023.Pastor Tommy walks us through Matthew 7:12-20 to look at "the Golden Rule" and Jesus' radical expectations for those who would follow him. For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Listen as Fady Ghobrial walks us through Matthew 6:16-18 as we learn the Biblical significance for fasting, and how we as Christians are invited into into this spiritual discipline.
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Happy Father's Day! This sermon was originally preached by Cory Telman.
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This sermon was originally preached on June 11th by Jimi Oke.
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How do you close one of the greatest letters ever written? With a doxology that focuses all of our attention on the one, wise God. Join us as we wrap up our Power of God sermon series and look at Romans 16:25-27For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
We're wrapping up Romans with this final passage before Paul's doxology which includes a strong warning to the church.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
What does a list of names show us? Lots. In particular, we see that women play a vital role in God's church.To learn more, please visit mercyhouse365.org
As Paul wraps up his letter to the Romans, we can see (at least) five principles he lives by that help him remain strong in his faith in his ministry. Are you doing all of these?For more information please visit mercyhouse365.org
Pastor Tommy walks us through Romans 15:1-13 where Paul lays out some foundational truths for how God's Church is meant to interact with one another.For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
It's possible to be legally innocent but morally compromised. It's important for us to love our weaker brothers and sisters by being sensitive to their convictions, or else we risk destroying what Christ has done in them.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
How do we love those with big opinions on small things? Paul shows is in Romans 14:1-12For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Happy Easter! Pastor Tommy walks us through the end of Romans chapter 13 as we look at our debt of love and the exhortation to wake up, get up and put on Christ.To learn more, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Pastor Tommy walks us through the beginning of Romans 13 where we see that those who submit to Jesus do so by submitting to the authorities He has established in our lives. For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Pastor Tommy walks us through what it looks like to view ourselves and interact with others in light of the mercies of God which we've experienced as Christians.Additional Resources:1 Corinthians 12 Sermon on Spiritual Gifts: https://rb.gy/vob1p21 Corinthians 14 Sermon on Prophecy and Tongues: https://rb.gy/dvpk77To learn more, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Paul pivots in Romans 12 to how we as Christians ought to respond to everything in the first 11 chapters of Romans. The first step we take: worship God.To learn more, please visit mercyhouse365.org
This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Tommy on March 12, 2023. Join us as in Romans 11 as we see God's plan for his ethnic people, and how the rest of the world has been blessed through them.To learn more, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Join us this week as we walk with Romans 10:5-17 and look a the great salvation that is accessible to us, which is our responsibility to make accessible to others.To learn more, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Pastor Tommy walks us through Romans 9:25-10:4 where we see how God's plan has always been to bless people outside of the ethnic people of Israel.For more information please visit mercyhouse365.org
Pastor Tommy walks us through Romans 9:14-24 as we look at whether or not God's predestination of those for faith is "fair" or just.For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Join us as we walk through Romans 9:1-14 and see how the doctrine of election gives us great peace and spurs us onto mission.For more information please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
In the first sermon of our new series, The Power of God Part II - Romans 9-16, Pastor Tommy walks us through Paul's thesis verses (Romans 1:16-17) to help set the scene for the rest of Paul's letter.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
We continue our short series on the Holy Spirit in John 16:13-14 with Cory Telman preaching this word on the Spirit speaking.For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Join us as we continue our sermon series on the Holy Spirit. Alden walks us through Ephesians 2:21-22 and helps us see the thread through all of Scripture of God dwelling with His people.For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Kicking off our sermon series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Tommy walks us through Titus 3:4-7 where we see the role of the Spirit in the life of a believer.This sermon was originally preached on January 1, 2023. For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Perhaps the most anticlimactic chapter in all of scripture, the book of Nehemiah concludes with tremendous failure and frustration. Thank God that the end of Nehemiah is NOT the end of God's story.We hope you were blessed by our series on Nehemiah. If you have any questions or are looking for additional resources, please reach out to us at contact@mercyhouse365.org or visit us at mercyhouse365.org
Pastor Tommy walks us through Nehemiah 12:44-47, a few verse which show us how God's people approach the growing complexities and challenges of a growing community.We want to give a special thanks to all those who have served at MH this past year! We are blessed by you and your gifts and are encouraged by your willingness to lower your shoulder to the work of loving God and one another.For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Nehemiah and people of God dedicate the completed walls with a celebration heard from miles away.This sermon was originally preached on December 4, 2022. For more information please visit mercyhouse365.org
Join us in Nehemiah 11 as the people of God return to live inside the finished walls of God's Holy City.
This sermon was originally preached on November 27, 2022. For more information, please visit MERCYhouse365.org
Pastor Tommy walks us through chapter ten of Nehemiah where Israel follows up their confession in chapter nine with repentance.
This sermon was originally preached on Sunday, November 20, 2022. For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
In Nehemiah chapter 9 we see a moment of internal reflection and outward confession as a response to hearing, understanding and receiving God's Word in chapter 8.
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Nehemiah navigates personal attacks in chapter 6 and use his discernment and fight to remain steadfast in what he knows is True.
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Pastor Tommy walks us through Nehemiah 5 where we see the incredibly destructive greed of man, but the infinite generosity of God through Nehemiah.
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As Israel works on the wall, they reach a breaking point in chapter 4. The people of God are encouraged to remember their great hope: that God is on their side.
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Nehemiah 3 gives us a list of God's people who humbled themselves to do the work of rebuilding. Lists like this should give us great encouragement, as each name represents a person who answered the call to step out in faith, to serve, and to follow God.
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Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem, spending three days inspecting the walls and calls the Israelites to join him in rebuilding the walls by casting a vision. We also see the first glimpse of opposition. We see Nehemiah continuing to live out his calling in this season of building.
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A sermon given by Tommy Moore on 09/18/22 on Nehemiah 2:1-10. "Nehemiah spends 4 months praying everyday. But waiting on the Lord is never useless, and we get a glimpse into what it looked like for Nehemiah to wait while praying. Nehemiah’s prayers are answered and he is given permission to return to rebuild Jerusalem. "
A sermon given by Tommy Moore on 9/11/2022 on Nehemiah 1:1-11a. "Nehemiah learns of the destroyed state of Jerusalem which leads him to mourn and to pray. We see in these verses that God’s people care for one another and pray for one another– but are also always ready to be the answer to those prayers themselves."
An introductory sermon given by Pastor Tommy Moore on September 4, 2022 to begin the "Arise and Build" Fall 2022 sermon series. Listen for an overview of the book of Nehemiah.
"The story of Nehemiah is a grand account of the greatest rebuild of a community of people. But it’s just the beginning. God is building a people for Himself, and nothing can stop him."
Jimi Oke preaches on John 15: 12-17. For more information please visit MercyHouse365.org
A sermon given by Tommy Moore on June 26, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 13. "Paul provides the final instructions of the church in Corinth. We see an encouragement toward generous giving to support other churches, practical planning of life and ministry, and an exhortation to stand firm in the Faith. Paul’s primary hope for them, as he has given them all of this instruction to address the many fractures within their church family, is that they heed his words in a spirit of love for one another."
A sermon given by Tommy on June 12, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 14:1-40. "Both tongues and prophecy were gifts used in Corinth but for different purposes: prophecy is aimed to build up the church and tongues build up the individual. Paul helps Corinth understand how both gifts work and provides some practical guidelines so that their use glorifies God. "
A sermon given by Alden Foelsche on June 5, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 13. "The Importance of Love. The effects of a person not having love are that the person becomes nothing and gains nothing. There are certain things that love does do and certain things love does not do. Love is permanent."
A sermon given by Pastor Tommy Moore on May 29, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 12:1-31. "Spiritual Gifts and the Church Body. In these verses, Paul begins talking about spiritual gifts but does not go into descriptive detail. Instead, the main thrust of this passage focuses on the larger purpose of the gifts: to edify the church body which is made up of many diverse members."
A sermon given by Pastor Tommy Moore on May 22, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 11:17-34. "Worship and Communion. One of the major divisions in Corinth is between the rich and the poor. The division is seen with great contrast in how the church approaches communion. Paul addresses the significant problems with how Corinth is approaching the table, and teaches them what the Lord’s Supper means in context of redemptive history. In addition to the theology of communion, Paul provides practical advice on how to approach the table personally and together as a church family. "
This sermon on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 was preached by Pastor Tommy Moore on May 15, 2022. For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org. "Paul addresses the common customs of head coverings within the early churches, which sent a powerful message that is not the same today. This is universally accepted as a difficult text! Paul’s main point is to help the Corinthians understand the complimentary nature of Men and Women as designed by God. Men and Women are equally made in God’s image (Gen 1:26-27), have equal access to salvation (Gal 3:28) and share the same end (1 Pet 3:7), are equal in dignity, value and significance. Yet this text indicates that different and distinct roles are intended for Men and for Women. While head coverings (or lack thereof) do not have such weight and significance today, we must consider the importance of how we communicate distinctive gender norms built from scripture as opposed to society."
This sermon was preached by Pastor Tommy on May 8, 2022. For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Build others up and glorify God. Paul ends this section on food being sacrificed to idols with practical advice. The larger application implies having relationships with believers and unbelievers. We ought to be using our lives to build up our brothers and sisters in the faith and to bring others to faith in Christ. One of the best models that we have of this are Godly mothers– what a beautiful display of God’s selfless love and care!
This sermon was originally preached on May 1, 2022 by Pastor Tommy. For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
This passage is a warning against idolatry, the age-old sin of Israel which ought to be taken incredibly seriously. Paul points out the continuity between Israel and the church. Our actions have spiritual ramifications, and idolatry is in direct contradiction to worship of Christ. We can either sit at the table of God and drink the cup of Christ, or eat at the table of demons.
A sermon given by Jake Blackwood on Sunday, April 24, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 9:1-27. "Freedom to Surrender Our Freedom. Paul has certain rights (namely to collect financial gifts) which he chooses not to exercise for the sake of further serving those whom he is reaching with the Gospel. Paul goes on to say that he operates with no entitlements and indeed becomes all things to all people for the sake of the Gospel. He’s able to do this because he knows that his efforts are not in vain-- he is like a runner running a race or a boxer fighting a real opponent. A prize awaits him which he values far more than anything he is entitled to here on earth."
A sermon given by Pastor Tommy Moore on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 15:12-28. "Living in light of Christ’s Resurrection. Jesus coming back from the dead has profound implications for us as Christians. It is the basis for our faith. We see in verses 12-19 that if Christ did not come back from the dead, then Paul’s preaching is in vain. The apostles have misrepresented God. The Corinthians’ faith is futile-- they remain eternally condemned in their sin and those who have died as Christians are just dead in the ground. If Christ did not come back to life, Christians are “people most to be pitied.” The opening lines of verse 20 paint the reality we live in: “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead.”
A sermon given by Alden Foelsche on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. "Living in Freedom with Sensitivity. As Christians, we are free to live our lives without fear of cosmic condemnation. We are not bound by rules or standards, since Christ has washed us clean from our sin and has purchased our full and complete perfect righteousness. The question is: how are we to live with this freedom among others who do not have this freedom? How do we navigate this freedom in a way that will encourage immature believers, and even lead others to faith in Christ? This passage helps us acquire a healthy understanding of our rights and privileges in Christ."
A sermon given by Pastor Tommy Moore on April 3, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 7:1-40. "Understanding God’s plan for Marriages and Singleness. Corinth’s culture was one of hedonism where it was thought that sexual fulfillment was not found within the “confines” of marriage. This produced a radical response, with some married people abstaining from sex completely. This passage helps navigate the extremes of intense cultural sexuality, and religious prudeness. But let’s not over emphasize marriage-- Paul then aims the conversation toward the gift of singleness. Marriage is great but it’s not the end goal. Paul gives several cases for other walks of life and to be content where God would have us. Ultimately, where we’ve come from and what our station is has no bearing on our duty (and joy!) of living our lives for Jesus"
A sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Moore on March 27, 2022.
What does it mean to Glorify God with our bodies? Corinth struggled with sexual sin, and Paul helps them understand sex and their bodies in light of Christ and the Gospel.
A sermon given on Family Worship Sunday, March 20, 2022 by Jake Blackwood on 1 Corinthians 6:1-8. "Serious Disputes and Conflicts Within the Church. While this passage may seem to focus on legal proceedings, Paul points to a larger concept of using our power and resources to manipulate others. We as Christians ought never use “levers of power over a friend, husband, wife, parent or child.” (Thiselton p.92) We should seek to mediate, instead of confront. Courts of law ought to be an absolute last resort, since the Gospel enables Forgiveness, Mercy and Grace by the power of the Holy Spirit in us."
A sermon given on March 13, 2022 by Tommy Moore on 1 Corinthians 5:1-13. "How Sin Affects The Church Body. Sin is serious, and must be dealt with accordingly. While our sin is forgiven, wholly and completely, we must understand the damage it does. Not just to us as individuals, but the impact it has on our collective church body. “It’s okay to not be okay. It’s not okay to be okay with not being okay.” This passage focuses not on the sin of the person, but the reaction of the church. The heart of Paul’s frustration is Corinth’s complacency, which stems from a lack of understanding what a regenerated life powered by the Holy Spirit looks like."
A sermon given by Tommy Moore on March 6, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 4:1-21. "The root of many fractures: pride in the heart. Paul dives deeper into the root cause of there being divisions in the church. The immature Corinthians are making the mistake of judging one another with insufficient information (they can’t see the hearts of men) and using broken scales (going beyond what is written). Their inability to see that there is nothing to boast about since all things are given to them by God is evidence of their completely broken worldview which praises worldly wisdom (riches, security, power, value) with spiritual success. But then how are they to make sense of Paul and the Apostles who are poor, homeless, weak and the “refuse of all things”? This is a exhortation to humble themselves and imitate the life of Paul."
A sermon given on February 27, 2022 by Alden Foelsche on 1 Corinthians 3:1-23. " While salvation happens in an instant, sanctification is a lifelong process which leads to our moment of glorification. What does this mean for us as members of the Church? We are to be on mission, making disciples, establishing the foundation of faith (the Gospel of Jesus Christ) in new/young believers, and helping them to build their lives as followers of Christ. This is the work of ministry… not just professional ministry, but it is the ministry of all believers."
A sermon given on Family Worship Sunday, February 20, 2022 by Tommy Moore on 1 Corinthians 2:6-16. "To be Spiritual (vs worldly) is to receive the Holy Spirit which allows spiritual discernment and interpretation of spiritual truths."
A sermon given on February 13, 2022 by Tommy Moore on 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5. "The wisdom of God is contrary to the wisdom of the world. The way that we understand ourselves and the world rightly is through the wisdom of God."
A Vision for Healthy Church. Paul begins his letter by addressing the fractured church as those who are sanctified, called, who worship Christ. This is the essence of Christian identity and community.
A sermon given on December 19, 2021 by Tommy Moore on Psalm 134.
The last of the Psalms of Ascents, we find ourselves in the gates of Jerusalem having made it on the Long Road Home. As we arrive, the central activity now and forever is Worship of God. It is not showy, it is not overly complicated-- it is as simple as this short Psalm. We worship and bless God because he has ultimately and definitively blessed us. And we pray and ask the Lord to bless others-- not materially or physically, but with the greatest blessing that anyone can receive: God’s blessing of eternal life, purchased with the life of His son.
A sermon given on December 12, 2021 by Pastor Tommy Moore (happy ordination weekend, Tommy!) on Psalm 133.
When a community experiences true Unity in Christ, it is more than just a worldly blessing: it is a supernatural, worshipful experience. The “Oil” points to the sacredness of what is happening. Not just great synergy of personality types, but a manifestation of spiritual realities. We must seek unity, and guard unity. God blesses us with it and in it. Being in right relationship with God produces right relationship with one another-- if one is off, it effects the other.
A sermon on Psalm 131 given by Jake Blackwood on November 28, 2021.
David communicates the importance of humility in the life of one who follows God, and provides a model for how to humble ourselves: he is not prideful internally, haughty, or take on things that are above his pay grade. When we are able to humble ourselves, we can be like worry-less children as we look to God to be our Father.
A sermon on Psalm 130 given by Tommy Moore on November 21, 2021.
God forgives those who confess and repent. This is the Gospel! And also the source of our greatest hope, both personally and that which we are compelled to offer up to others. Forgiveness is once and for all but also experienced throughout the life of the believer: forgiveness that leads to salvation in Christ, forgiveness that leads to restored fellowship with God, forgiveness that is experienced by our community as a whole. Ultimately, the forgiveness we can experience in God allows us to pray and live confidently.
A sermon on Psalm 129 given by Tommy Moore on November 14, 2021.
How does the Christian endure suffering and affliction? Through prayer, understanding that affliction is normal for the Christian and that Christ stands with us in our suffering. We are able to endure with confidence and grit, knowing that Jesus will never leave us or forsake us. We also know that true justice and complete restoration will come.
Join us for this stand-alone sermon on Obadiah preached by Jake Blackwood on November 7, 2021.
Reverence for God and obedience to Him bring about true Happiness to individuals, families and communities. This Psalm touches on experiencing God’s blessing in our work, our marriages, our families, and our church community. God can redeem and restore brokenness if these basic aspects of humanity that have been tainted by sin and the fall. In order to experience it, we don’t look to the world-- we look to Jesus and build our lives upon Him and the blessings will flow.
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A sermon on Psalm 127 given by Jake Blackwood on October 24, 2021.
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A sermon on Psalm 126 given by Tommy Moore on October 17, 2021.
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Distress. Lies. Homesickness. Join us as we kick off our fall sermon series: Long Road Home /:\ Psalm 120.
This is the second sermon in a two-sermon series, first preached on August 29, 2021.
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This is the first sermon in a two-sermon series, first preached on August 22, 2021.
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This is Pastor Robert Krumrey's final sermon at MERCYhouse. For more information please visit mercyhouse365.org
This sermon was originally preached on August 8, 2021. For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
Ephesians 6:-1-4 by Robert Krumrey
How should parents raise children? This question is being asked by many in our world today and there is no shortage of answers from many a book, podcast, or workshop. As Christians we look to the Bible as our first source of wisdom and knowledge on every topic including parenting. This sermon seeks to explain the most important verses on parenting in the New Testament. A Scripture text that teaches us in a simple yet profound way regarding how to be a child and how to be a parent.
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Psalm 128 by Robert Krumrey
Everyone is looking for the "good life". For most, this is usually defined as a life of financial provision and rich relationships. These things are a part of the good life (or the blessed life) that is described in Psalm 128. A blessed one whose spouse and children are growing like fruitful vines and olive shoots around a table of rich provision. While this is part of the truly good life, there is much more to the framework around these good things. Find out more in this sermon from our Generation Next sermon series.
Proverbs 1 by Garrett Postema
What is the foundation that must be laid in building one's life according to God's design? In a word, fear. The beginning of wisdom (living well in one's daily life) must be founded on "the fear of the Lord". Find out in this sermon what that means, what can result from living in such a way, and how one can apply this truth in the here and now.
This sermon was originally preached on July 4, 2021. For more information, please visit our website www.mercyhouse365.org
Psalm 127 by Robert Krumrey
it's possible to labor really hard and do so in vain. It's also possible to co-labor with God and see something really substantive built and protected. Hear more about how one rightly builds and protects one's personal house (family) and the house of God (the church).
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Genesis 1:26-31; 2:18-24 by Robert Krumrey
God's first command to human beings - "Be fruitful and multiply". God was clear with Adam and Eve (and us) that we are to fill the earth with image bearers. It is good to get married, have babies, and raise those babies to love God. It's also really valuable to do the same, spiritually speaking, through spiritual parenting in the church. Find out more how you can be a mom and dad to bother biological and spiritual children.
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Psalm 78:1-8 by Robert Krumrey
What is going to be your legacy? More importantly, what does God want to be your legacy? Psalm 78:1-8 casts vision for the nation of Israel and for us regarding the legacy of the people of God. A legacy of listening, speaking, and setting (repeat).
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Romans 7:7-25 By Robert Krumrey
If my new identity through my union with Christ is dead to sin and alive to God, why do I still struggle with sin? Romans 6 feels like a pump up speech in the locker room, but Romans 7 is the reality of daily life in a sin saturated world. Find out more in this sermon about our opposition, the nature of our daily battle with our opponent, and the path to daily victory.
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Romans 7:1-6 by Robert Krumrey
Living "under grace" is a radically new way to live and takes a while to understand and embrace. The Apostle Paul uses multiple images in Romans 6 to explain this new way that include obedience from the heart, freely chosen enslavement, and fruit bearing. Then in chapter 7:1-6 he explains this new state of being as a death, a remarriage, and child bearing. Find out more about what all this means as we continue to learn about life under grace.
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Romans 6:15-23 by Robert Krumrey
What does it mean to be under grace? Does it mean that Christians throw out the law altogether or does it mean be double down on rule following? Paul's answer in Romans 6 is that it is neither. Find out more in this sermon about the true nature of Christian obedience.
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Romans 5:12-21 by Robert Krumrey
How can the Apostle Paul make the bold statement that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (see Romans 3:23)? The short answer is that the disobedience of Adam "made us sinners". What does this mean and how does this help us understand both the human predicament and the great salvation provided in the work of Jesus at the cross? Find out in this sermon from Romans 5.
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Romans 4:13-24 by Robert Krumrey
Placing one's faith in God and what he has done for us through the cross is a major decision to make. How is one to truly believe that the God who makes promises is also a God who keeps promises. The Romans 4 points us to two miracles - a baby born from a dead womb and a dead man raised from a sealed tomb. Find out more how these two miracles prove that "God can bring life from death" on Easter and in our own lives.
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Romans 4:1-12 by Tommy Moore
Is faith REALLY what accesses the grace of salvation? As human beings we seem to always default to a belief that we must earn our right standing with God. It seems too good to be true that God would merely offer forgiveness to a bunch of rebels like us as a free gift. Find out in this sermon how God has been consistent in this grace through faith pattern throughout all of his dealings with humanity and how this same offer is available to you.
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Romans 3:21-30 by Robert Krumrey
Forgiveness of sin is one thing but a declaration of innocence seems too good to be truth. Find out in this sermon how God accomplishes not just a commutation (removal of punishment) but a pardon (declaration of innocence) of our sentence in the courtroom of God.
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Romans 3:1-20 by Robert Krumrey
Jesus died for sin but is his death really necessary for the salvation of every kind of person on the planet? In Romans chapter 3, Paul makes his "concluding argument" regarding the guilt of human beings. He states "Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God." Find out in this sermon about both the bad news of universal guilt and accountability for that guilt AND the good news of Christ's death for the acquittal of guilty.
This sermon was originally preached on March 14, 2021. For more information, please visit www.mercyhouse365.org
This sermon was originally preached on March 7, 2021.
Ever find yourself trying to "justify" yourself with your following of the rules and participation in the rituals? Why don't these save and what does save us from our sin. Find out in this sermon from the book of Romans.
This sermon was originally preached on February 28, 2021. For more information, please visit www.mercyhouse365.org
Human beings have a sense of right and wrong which is part of our capacity to bear the very image of God. Problem is that we take this sense of right and wrong and use is to puff ourselves up and push others down. Find out what our consciences can and cannot do to save us from our sin.
This sermon was originally preached on February 21, 2021. For more information please visit mercyhouse365.org
What is the wrath of God and why should we care? Find out in this sermon what wrath is, how God expresses it, and what can be done about it from the book of Romans chapter 1.
This sermon was originally preached on November 14, 2021 and is part of our Power of God sermon series. To learn more, please visit mercyhouse365.org
How does God display his power? In many ways but one stand head and shoulders about all the rest. Find out what that way is and how it can powerfully change your own life.
This sermon is part of our new sermon series on the book of Romans titled "The Power of God," and was originally preached on February 7, 2021.
What could bring together a diverse and disunified group of Christians? In a word "gospel". What is this gospel or good news that is so powerful that it can restore people to God and each other? Find out in this sermon from Romans 1.
This sermon was originally preached on January 31, 2020. For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org
This sermon was originally preached on January 25, 2021. For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org
This sermon was originally preached on Sunday, January 10, 2021.
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Sermon 1 of 5 in our winter sermon series "Forever Family."
Originally preached on January 3, 2020
Ecclesiastes 11-12:8 by Robert Krumrey
We've been learning about wise living in the book of Ecclesiastes. Live wisely as one who fears God knowing that there are glitches in the system. Those glitches mean that wisdom has limits, but don't let that discourage you in your pursuit of wisdom. This has been preached in the book several times ad nauseam. And yet there are 2 more chapters to go. The remainder of the book is motivation to embrace wise living. In this text, the writer uses a reflection on death and dying as a pep talk of sorts to motivate you to NOT waste your short life on this earth in folly. Find out what these "lessons from reflecting on death" are and allow them to propel you in your own pursuit of wisdom under the sun.
Ecclesiastes 10 by Tommy Moore
If life is so filled with vanity as Ecclesiastes supposes, why shouldn't I just embrace a life of self-centered folly? This question has crossed the minds of every thinking human being whether they be Christian or not. The writer of Ecclesiastes seems to know that this is a major temptation for the reader in response to his sometimes brutally honest reality check. Find out in this sermon what is folly, why you should pursue wisdom instead, and what God has instituted as a remedy for the folly that is bound up in all of our hearts.
Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:6 by Robert Krumrey
Christians are quick to say that economic gain is not enough when it comes to ultimate meaning in life, but why not? Find out in this sermon as the text of Ecclesiastes dives even deeper into the futility of attempting to find ultimate meaning in wealth and points us to the One who can truly satiate our souls.
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 by Robert Krumrey
All human beings are religious. Question is, what are we practicing as our religion of choice and is it merely a "sacrifice of fools". Find out in this sermon from Ecclesiastes what false religion is and how to replace it with true worship of the one true God.
Ecclesiastes 4:4-6 by Robert Krumrey
Earlier in the book of Ecclesiastes we heard about the experience of work under the sun = toil. The fruit of one's work is never equal to the effort one puts into work and if you do acquire some wealth it winds up wasted by a fool. In chapter 4, the Preacher circles back around and does some more reflection on work. Here he reveals that we experience work as toil because we are doing it out of envy. Find out more in this sermon about our tendency toward envy, how it negatively affects our lives, and what can be done about it.
Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 by Robert Krumrey
When we see the ebb and flow of good times and bad being described in the beginning of Ecclesiastes 3, most of us can accept the reality of all these things happening at the hand of a sovereign, good , God. That is, until we reflect on injustice. How could there be an unequal portioning out of suffering if the portion comes from God's sovereign, good hand? Find out more in this sermon on Solomon's reflections on injustice and how we should think (and act) in the face of that injustice.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 by Tommy Moore
What time is it? It may be a time for laughter or a time for mourning but whatever the case may be these seasons are under the control of a good and sovereign God. Find out in this sermon how such a perspective guards us from living too much in the future and allows for us to truly live every moment of our lives.
Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 by Robert Krumrey
After some depressing conclusions about life under the sun, the Preacher puts on his theology cap and makes his first comment about God. He asserts that the vain life that we live under the sun is directly superintended by God himself. Is this a cosmic blame game or a hope in some kind of meaning from the One who is under heaven? Find out in this sermon from the book of Ecclesiastes.
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 by Robert Krumrey
Vanity, Vanity, all is Vanity? The Preacher in Ecclesiastes wastes no time giving us his conclusion about life under the sun. What is meant by this word Vanity and is there something beyond the sun that can make sense of it all. Find out in this sermon from the book of Ecclesiastes.
Philippians 4:2-9 by Robert Krumrey
The daily practice of a relationship with Jesus contains things like reconciling with fellow church members, rejoicing in the gospel, praying for needs and anxieties, setting one’s mind on that which is praiseworthy. You will never outgrow these kinds of daily disciplines on this side of heaven. They are an essential part of “working out” the salvation that has been given to us through the work of Jesus at the cross. Find out more in this sermon from Philippians 4.
Philippians 3:1-11 by Tommy Moore
What have you placed your complete confidence in? As Christians we know the right answer is Christ but how can we really know? This sermon explores not only the necessity of placing one's full faith and confidence in Christ as one's ultimate gain but also some ways to discern if you've reached that place in your spiritual walk.
Jake Blackwood Philippians 2:19-30
Two poster boys held up by the Apostle Paul as men who should be honored. What about these two gospel ministers (Timothy and Epaphroditus)makes them the kind of people that we should emulate. Find out in this sermon about the characteristics of good gospel ministers.
Philippians 2:12-18 by Robert Krumrey
What does the Bible mean when it says to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling"? This phrase from Philippians has been puzzling for protestants who believe that we are saved by grace alone. How can Paul's exhortation to work salvation out also be consistent with being saved by the work of Christ. Listen to this sermon and find out!
Philippians 2:1-11 by Robert Krumrey
How can a church stay unified over the long haul? Answer according to Philippians 2 - adopting the same mind as Jesus Christ. A Jesus who experience a humiliation and an exaltation that both saves us and shapes us. This shaping is what makes it possible to live in harmony in the church.
Philippians 1:27-30 by Robert Krumrey
What is a life that is worthy of the gospel that has saved us? According to Philippians, it encompasses a willingness to stand, strive, and suffer for gospel mission. Find out more in this sermon as we explore Paul's exhortation of the Philippians church to do just that.
Philippians 1:18b-26 By Robert Krumrey
What do you treasure in your heart as your ultimate GAIN? Peace and Quiet? Wealth? Friendship? The Bible teaches us that Christ is to be our ultimate gain and that to live "is Christ" and to die "is gain" (see Philippians 1:21). Find out more in this sermon regarding how one can receive this gain and how you live once you do.
Philippians 1:1,2; 4:21-23 by Robert Krumrey
Paul starts a church in Philippi with a Jewish business woman, a Gentile Jailer, and a formerly demon possessed slave girl (see Acts 16). In his opening and closing of the letter he reminds them that through gospel grace they have been made Saints, Siblings, and Servants. Find out in this sermon what these parts of Christian identity mean and how they work together to create both an Upward Call secured in heaven and an Onward call here on earth.
Luke 9:57-62; 14:25-33, 18:18-30
By Robert Krumrey
What did Jesus mean when he said that in order to follow him you need to hate your family, let the dead bury their own dead, and never take your hand off the plow? In this sermon we look at these and a few other verses that deal with the cost of following Jesus.
Luke 11:37-12:3 by Robert Krumrey
"Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees which is hypocrisy." This is the warning given by Jesus to his followers. In this sermon we find out what hypocrisy is, how it poisons the church, who is prone to this behavior, and a prescription for its cure.
Luke 11:14-26
by Robert Krumrey
Part of following Jesus includes dealing with an enemy. An enemy that is usually unseen but who is none the less strong. Jesus assures us in this scripture passage that he is MUCH STRONGER and that entrusting oneself to Savior King Jesus assures victory over this enemy both in this life and the life to come. Find out more how you can be stronger too in the strength that only Jesus can give.
Luke 11:1-13 By Robert Krumrey
Lord teach us to pray! Jesus' disciples see Jesus praying and hear Jesus teaching on the importance of prayer. It dawns on them that they don't know how to pray and they evidentially get up the guts to ask for a tutorial. Jesus gives them (and us) some amazing training in the very important spiritual discipline of prayer. Find out more in this sermon about WHO we pray to, WHAT we pray, and HOW we pray.
Luke 10:1-24 By Tommy Moore
In Luke 9, Jesus challenges the crowd to take up their cross daily and follow him. So what's on the list of a follower of Jesus? According to the gospel of Luke it's mission. Mission to take the good news about Jesus to those who have never heard it. In this sermon, find out more about how we do just that!
Sermon on Luke 9:18-27
By Robert Krumrey
Who is Jesus? What did he come to accomplish? How should I respond? These are the most critical questions that anyone could ask about the Christian Faith. They're all answered in this short section of text from the Gospel of Luke. Find out more here!
Sermon by Robert Krumrey
Luke 24
Jesus is Risen! Not only that but he is revealing himself to human beings. The way he does this, even in the gospel accounts, may not be in the way you'd expect. Find out more in this sermon - both how the resurrected Jesus reveals himself to those first followers and how he reveals himself to his followers today.
Luke 8:22-56 by Robert Krumrey
Now more than ever we feel powerless and it is cause for much anxiety. Truth is, we never had much power over our lives in the first place. If that is true, then either no one has authority OR someone beside ourselves has authority over all things. If that someone is God, then how can we know he has authority AND how can we know he'll use that authority for good. Find out the answers to these questions in this sermon from Luke chapter 8.
Luke 6:43-49 / by Austin Kopack
Jesus teaches his disciples what it means to be his followers in Luke chapter 6. He finishes the section with a challenging question - "Why do you call me Lord and don't do what I say?". Jesus explains both our problem and the solution through the use of 2 word pictures. Find out more in this sermon from the gospel of Luke.
Sermon by Tommy Moore
How do those who are living "the blessed" life now live? In a word, generously. Find out more in this sermon about how those who have been loved by an abundant God can be abundant toward others, even our enemies.
Sermon by Austin Kopack
Luke 4:16-30
Why did Jesus come? Heal? Love? Teach? His primary purpose (according to him in Luke 4) was to proclaim good news. What is that news and why is it so good? Find out in this sermon from our sermon series Follow.
February 9, 2019 | Luke 4:1-13 | Robert Krumrey
The reuniting of heaven and earth will not be easy. The human nature of Jesus will have to withstand the attack of the enemy - the very enemy that tempted humans into this mess in the first place. The stakes of the showdown between Satan and Jesus are the very mission that Jesus has come to execute. Jesus, in a human nature, prays, fasts, quotes scripture, and keeps his perfect record so he can die in the place of sinners and impute his righteousness to them.
February 2, 2020 | Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-21 | Robert Krumrey
The authentication of who Jesus is doesn’t start with human beings. It starts with angels. This “good news of great joy” can seem to good to be true. To those in authority it can even be a threat. God knows that in order to convince humans of the veracity of this news heaven will have to come down and announce it. Not only that, the media itself communicates the message. Heaven and earth of been reunited in the coming of the Christ child.
January 26, 2020 | Luke 1:1-4 | Robert Krumrey
Is Christianity different than other religions and can a Christian have any more certainty than other religious practitioner? The Gospel writer Luke would say yes! Find out what we can know about the truth claims of the Bible and why it's unique to other religious claims. It's the foundation of why a person would decide to FOLLOW Jesus!
January 19, 2020 | Philippians 4:4-13 | Jake Blackwood
The fourth and final sermon in our ACTS sermon series. Find out more about why we should ask for things in prayer, how we should ask, and who should be doing the asking.
January 12, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 16:8-34 | Robert Krumrey
Paul writes that we should give thinks for everything in all circumstances! How can we thank God in all circumstances and actually mean it? Find out in this sermon on thankgiving in our sermon series on prayer.
January 5, 2020 | Daniel 9:1-19 | Austin Kopack
In the light of God’s holiness, we come to recognize our own sinfulness as fallen creatures. In the midst of Israel’s exile, we see Daniel confessing his own sin, the sin of his ancestors, and of his people. Sin is pervasive, corrupting and distorting every aspect of God’s good creation. Our lives are full of thoughts, attitudes, and actions which do not glorify God as the great creator that He is. We can confess our sins without fear of rejection because in Christ all our sins are forgiven and there is no longer any condemnation.
December 29, 2019 | Revelation 4:1-11 | Austin Kopack
Prayer begins with acknowledging God for who He is in His transcendent glory. God is not just a bigger, better human. He is infinitely greater than us, greater than anything we can imagine. Gazing upon God is like looking upon the most glorious sunset but infinitely more so. In the new creation, we will join the angels in worshiping God forever and ever, and never grow tired of it because He is endlessly glorious.
As we taste the paradise that God is seeking to return us to, we long for much more. We're living in the gap until the full realization of Paradise is regained.
Jesus doesn't show up on planet earth just to hang out and identify with us humans. He's here to do something much more-- he's here to rescue us from sin and its effects.
Pastor Robert preached from 2 Samuel 7:1-17.
Most everyone agrees that there is something wrong with this world. Have you ever thought that THE solution for all of these wrongs is a King? Find out how God's plan for our return to paradise is the establish a king over the entire universe.
Robert Krumrey on Genesis 12 and 15
God starts fresh with Noah and his family and the result is the same. Sinful humans spiral into a dark place of self-sufficiency and idolatrous worship. God responds in a remarkable act of grace by calling one of these sinful humans out of idolatry and into the worship of the one true God. His name is Abram (soon to be Abraham) and he shows us what it looks like to embark on the path to paradise. Take a listen to this sermon to find out more about what this path is, how you follow it, and how you know if you are truly following the path.
Genesis 6:5-9:17 | Robert Krumrey
God sees the wickedness of human beings and is sorry for creating them. He's so sorry that he decides to destroy every living thing via a worldwide flood. All die except Noah and his family who are preserved on an ark. Find out in this sermon why Noah and family are preserved and the terms of a covenant made with Noah and all future humans. A covenant that still has implications for how we live the Christian life today.
Listen to Genesis 3 from Pastor Robert Krumrey
Adam and Eve enter into covenant with God in Genesis 2. Adam and Eve break that covenant in Genesis 3. It's one of the most depressing chapters in the Bible. It gives us the root cause of why we currently in Paradise lost. That root cause is sin and the result is death. Find out both what these things are and the hope that God provides in the midst of them. The plan to return us to Paradise!
Robert Krumrey preaching on Genesis 1:26-31, 2:1-25
Our Path to Paradise starts with the understanding that we were created in paradise in the first place. God reveals himself as the center of all things. As powerful yet personal and always good. He also gives clear patterns regarding what it means to be human and how a human is to live. Find out in this sermon what God lays down as the original patterns in paradise.
Psalm 23: Robert Krumrey
In the opening of the Psalm we experience God feeding and leading us. It's a beautiful picture of his care for his sheep. In this sermon we see that his leading is going to include times that seem like desolation, but NEVER FEAR! Find out in this sermon how you can face down the darkness of evil and death while taking on attacks from Satan, the system, and sin all while living without fear and without lack.
Psalm 23 Robert Krumrey
Psalm 23 is one of the most well known scriptures in the Bible. It answers one of our deepest questions - Who is God? We find out here that he is a Shepherd and that he feeds and leads us as part of his shepherding duties. Find out more about what it means to say with David (writer of this psalm) that "the Lord is my Shepherd".
Austin Kopack preached on Philemon 1-7 about Philemon refreshing those who are in the church. This refreshment is derived from a genuine faith in Christ that proves itself in a sincere love for others, tasting every good gift given from the Father above.
Jude 17-23
Jude is not all warning about how the church should watch out for false belief and practice. He also gives a very concise explanation of the making of a healthy church. Check out this sermon to find out four things that are essential for any body of believers if they are to be a healthy, fruitful, Christ exalting church.
Jude Verses 1-4 Robert Krumrey
This is the introduction to a four sermon series on Jude which is part of a larger series on the short books of the New Testament. In this sermon, you'll hear more about the summary statement of the book of Jude (vs. 3) which states that Christians should "contend for the faith". In this sermon you'll hear what "the faith" is, how we should fight for it, who or what it is we are fighting against, and why we are fighting in the first place.
3 John 5-8 Pastor Robert Krumrey shared from the scripture the blessing and calling as the church to advance the gospel both locally and to the world. The fruit of this is evident in the church as we lend aid to those who "go for the sake of the name".
Paul exhorts Timothy to proclaim the good news found in God's word faithfully in season and out of season.
Part two of four-week series Jesus University looking at how Jesus teaches and trains his disciples in Luke 9 and 10.
In the last week of this class, Patrick leads us in a discussion of Jesus' final hours with his disciples. We look at the Last Supper, the events in the Garden of Gethsemane, and Peter's Denial.
Justin leads us in a discussion of some of the non-miraculous deeds of Jesus, including the Triumphal Entry and the Cleansing of the Temple. There is also a fascinating and beautiful discussion of the anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany.
Judges 16: 1-22
Samson has ruled over Israel for 20 years but he still hasn't learned his lesson. We find him in Philistine territory seeking the woman of his dreams named Delilah. These two are as toxic as you can get. Both sucking the life out of one another. This is only scratches the surface of Samson's problems. He's about to break covenant with God and all of his supernatural favor with God is seemingly going to vaporize in the snip of his locks. It's a cautionary tale for Israel regarding what life looks like inside and outside of covenant with God. It's one for us as well. Listen and you'll find out how one gets into covenant with God and how you live once you're there.
Austin takes us through all four Gospel accounts of Jesus' mass-feedings (of four and five thousand, respectively). We find some interesting textual evidence that suggests how it is the disciples knew just how many people were there, as well as that the two feedings were distinct.
Justin continues our discussion of Jesus' teachings. Instead of focusing on Jesus' parables, though, we focus on his discourses (sections of longer teachings or sermons, like the Sermon on the Mount).
Judges 16: 1-20
Samson is to be the deliverer of God and Israel won't have it. They reject Samson to the point of binding his hands and handing him over to the Philistines to be killed. All this just to keep a mediocre peace. The result of delivering Samson up to death is that Samson single handedly takes on the entire Philistine army with the jawbone of a donkey and wins. It is a deliverance for Israel that is won for them by grace and by a single deliverer. Find out how this points to our own deliverance and how that can be experienced both now and forever more.
Samson is the poster boy for what life looks like when lived according to what is right in one's own eyes. His life is one of lust, greed, and vengeance. He looks very much like the Philistine culture that he is regularly imbibing. Where does this kind of living come from and what can be done about it? Find out in this second sermon about the life of Samson in our Hero sermon series.
Patrick leads us through a discussion of Jesus' parables, especially those parables that are focused on the Kingdom of Heaven. There is overwhelming evidence that the reports about Jesus' teachings in the Gospels are in fact the historical teachings of Jesus.
This week Austin leads us through a survey of all four gospels' testaments concerning John the Baptist. We find a remarkable amount of support for the historicity of the gospels. There is some very interesting discussion of the language of the gospels and the native language of Jesus.
Justin leads us through a discussion of the Census, as reported in Luke's Gospel, as well as the flight of the Holy family from Bethlehem to Egypt. The geo-political issues are fascinating and we learn just how sensitive the Gospel writers were to the geographical, political, and cultural issues of Jesus' day.
In this meeting, we begin to put our detective tools to work. Patrick leads us through Matthew and Luke's infancy narratives, including a focus on the genealogies and the records of Jesus' birth. We find a great deal of support for the reliability of these accounts, as well as some apparent discrepancies that prompt helpful discussion.
In this meeting, we describe the goals and content of our course: Can We Trust the Gospels? Patrick discusses a bit of what to expect from the course. Justin leads us through a tour of how it is that we’re going to answer the course’s main question. In doing so, we’ll play the part of historical detectives, finding bits of evidence for and against the gospels’ historical reliability and weighing the evidence to see where it leads.
Judges 6. God's people enter into their cycle again, worshipping false idols and rejecting true worship of the one true God. God allows the Midianites to plunder them resulting in an existence of hiding and hunger. This brings Israel low and it is the perfect recipe for turning their hearts back to God. Find out what God does when they cry out for HELP!
Judges 4,5 In these chapters we learn more about the predicament that Israel is in. They lack courage. Especially when it comes to the men. In these two chapters we see a very flawed and fearful man (Barak) get called out by God both directly and through the judge known as Deborah. The result is a faith filled courage that is displayed for the glory of God and the good of his people.
Judges 2; God's people turn away from the most important directive that's been given to them by God - to worship only God. The result is discipline that leads to distress which leads to the them crying out and God sending a deliverer. This is the judges cycle that will play out 12 times over the entirety of the book. A cycle that shows our inability to save ourselves and the inability of any human savior to do the saving for us. This leaves us with only one hope - a true and better deliverer. Find out more in this sermon from our sermon series "Hero".
The Hebrews writer tells us in Hebrews 13:9 that our hearts need to be strengthened by grace and that we shouldn't be led away by strange and diverse teachings. What might these teachings be? How can I make sure I'm not led away by them? And how do I keep my heart strong through my intake of grace? These questions and more are explored in this sermon by Austin Kopack
What does it mean that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever? And how is this good news for me and the church? Find out in this sermon from our Faith and Practice summer sermon series.
People who have been saved and shaped by gospel truth don't love money. What does it mean to "love money" and how do I deal with a heart that does? Find out in this sermon from our Faith and Practice Summer Sermon Series.
Hebrews 13 - What does it mean to both believe and practice the gospel? This is the heart of this summer's sermon series. In this sermon, find out how Christians who are saved by grace are then shaped into people who care for one another especially the vulnerable.
Moses wraps up the sermon of Deuteronomy with a song. Probably not a top 40 hit but a very helpful way to make the truths of God memorable for future generations. Find out the six things that Moses wants to make sure the Israelites (and us) will never forget.
Deuteronomy 32:1-43
What do we do when we fail? Try harder next time? Promise ourselves and our loved ones we'll never do it again? Find out in this sermon as Moses prepares the Israelites for future failure. What they should do, but more importantly, what God will do.
Deuteronomy 30
Moses finishes the book of Deuteronomy with some instructions about what the people of God are to do when they get to the promised land - build a monument, sacrifice at an altar, do a cheer. Find out what these things mean to the Israelites, to us, and how they point to the cure for the curse.
Deuteronomy 27,28
Why are we afraid? Better yet, what if anything, can I do about it? In this sermon by Tommy Moore we hear an excellent explanation of why we fear and how God intends for us to become fearless for his name.
Deuteronomy 20:1-18 Delivered by Tommy Moore
As Israel enters into their new promised land, one thing is clear - only worship in one place! While other ancient peoples merely needed a high place to set up an altar to their god, the people of God had to make a pilgrimage multiple times a year to the tabernacle and later the temple. This "place" reveals much about the heart of God and his plan of redemption for all of mankind. Listen as Chris Gow explains from Genesis 12 the what and why of Israel's very unique place of worship.
Deuteronomy 12:10-14 Delivered by Chris Gow
Once Israel has made it to the promised land they are to live out a very unique way of life that will include living UP (God-centered) IN (caring for one another) and OUT (caring for the outsider). This new community is just a glimpse of God's heart for the people he is calling to himself.
Deuteronomy 10
What is the reformation and why does it matter 500 years later? Find out in this overview of the reformation. What happened, who was involved, and what core beliefs were rediscovered by the reformers.
Last week we explored "why" God chose Israel to be his people and to establish them in the land of Canaan. This begged the question of "how" God could use sinful Israel to push sinful Canaanites out of the land. How could a holy God use a sinful people to deliver judgment and become his treasured nation? Find out in this sermon on Deuteronomy 9:1-19.
God's people are given a second chance to go into the promised land 40 years after their first failure. This time their leader Moses is 120 years old and about to retire/expire and he's got one shot to convince this latest generation to reengage in the conquest. His strategy? Remembrance. Find out what the Israelites remember that gives them the courage to embrace the most dangerous life they've ever known.
In a couple of weeks, we'll be diving into the book of Deuteronomy which is the book we'll explore as part of our fall sermon series "Remembrance". This week and next week we'll be looking at the life of Moses to get a better understanding of the book of Deuteronomy which Moses' last sermon to God's people before his death. This sermon is based on Exodus 3 where Moses goes from being spiritually dead or asleep to being spiritually alive or awake. Find out from his story what the preconditions are for your own spiritual wakefulness!
Church Planter of the Haven Church in Fitchburg, MA, Timothy Robinson, discusses church planting and Matthew 10
Just a heads up, this recording is not the best because of some technical problems. Sorry!
Jesus has made some big claims regarding his power over a lot of things including death. The death of a close friend provides the perfect opportunity to prove it. Jesus waits for the body to get good and ripe and then shows up for a resurrection party.
God is seen as a Shepherd in the Old Testament as attested to in scriptures like Psalm 23. Jesus identifies himself as The Shepherd that David is talking about in the Psalm. He then elaborates for us so we can understand what a good shepherd does. He dies in order to save his sheep. This indicates what Jesus plans to do at the cross and why he’s doing it.
The Gospel of John talks a lot about belief, but what is true belief? What is it we need to believe in? How is it that this belief comes about? What will be the result of true belief once we experience it? Find out in this sermon from John 3:1-15.
John 2:13-25 Delivered by Chris Gow
Jesus creates a whip out of cords and sends the animals and merchants scurrying out of the temple courts. Why is he so angry? Moreover, what does he mean by saying he'll show his authority to do so by tearing down the temple and raising it back up in three days. Find out in this sermon on the significance of the Jewish temple and what it teaches us about the person and work of Jesus.
Our society loves the big reveal. We love to anticipate something that is going to wow us. Something that is more glorious than we had even hoped. Problem with this is that most things disappoint or if they don't they only last for a short while. There is one who is more glorious than we could have ever dreamed and He is a revealer by his very nature. Find out in this sermon on the first 18 verses of the Gospel of John as the writer unfolds a series of clues that usher us into the biggest reveal of all time.
Sermon reading guide - http://www.knowmercy.org/images/GospelofJohnE.pdf
John 1:1-18
Why is it that most of us long for rest but can't quite seem to get it. We either refuse to take a break OR when we do we wind up wearying ourselves even further. This sermon on Hebrews 4:1-13 (delivered by Robert Krumrey on 22 Jan 2017) reveals what's at the root of our inability to rest and what can be done about it.