Welcome to week one of our new series, The Law, as Pastor Tim Carpenter explores why the Old Testament law is vital to understanding the story of God and His character. Far from a dry list of rules, the biblical law is designed for our flourishing and serves as a direct invitation to trust God's loving design. Discover how these ancient directives — including the Ten Commandments—ultimately point us directly to Jesus and His heart for us. Join us as we shift our perspective and discover the beautiful goodness of God's plan.
In this final message of the "I AM" series, we dive into John 15 to explore what it truly means to abide in Jesus, the True Vine. Discover how God, as our loving Vinedresser, prunes both fruitful and fruitless branches to refine our character and cultivate lasting spiritual fruit. This sermon shares a powerful "relational formula," showing how staying connected to Christ and walking in His commandments is the path to experiencing His fullness of joy. Ultimately, we learn how serving others through sacrificial love releases the very joy of Jesus in our daily lives.
How do the 613 laws of the Old Testament connect to our lives today? In Week 2 of our series on the Law, Pastor Tim Carpenter dives into how theologians traditionally categorize these ancient directives into moral, civil, and ceremonial laws. Rather than being a collection of outdated rules, we discover how these interconnected categories shape our modern society, reveal God's holy character, and ultimately point us to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Join us at Mercy Church as we explore the heart behind the Law and learn to see the grand story God is writing.