In this message from Mercy Church, we explore Jesus' profound declaration in John 6: "I am the bread of life". Too often, we settle for seeking the hand of God for temporary blessings rather than pursuing the "face of the Giver Himself". Join us as we learn how to stop surviving on spiritual "breadcrumbs" and instead slow down to truly savor an abiding relationship with Christ. Discover what it means to be fully fed and sustained by the only source of "eternal life".

Join Nathan Mandsager as we start a series on Jesus saying "I AM..." . We start exploring Jesus' powerful claim in John 8:12: "I am the light of the world". Just as physical light is essential for life, Jesus provides the spiritual light we desperately need to survive and thrive. Through the biblical stories of the woman caught in adultery and the man born blind, we see how His light exposes our hidden brokenness to bring ultimate healing. Discover why bringing your burdens into the light of Jesus is truly the safest place you can ever be.

In this powerful conclusion to our study on the book of Joel, we dive into Chapter 3 to explore the profound themes of divine justice, human free will, and God's ultimate sovereignty. Discover how God’s incredible patience serves as a lingering invitation to turn back to Him, and find comfort in His promise of overflowing provision and refuge for His people. Join us as we look at how the terrors of judgment give way to the beautiful redemption made possible through the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Join Mercy Church as we continue our study in the book of Joel, exploring the intense reality of God's righteous judgment and the impending Day of the Lord. Yet, even in the face of devastation, God calls His people to a deep, heart-level repentance instead of outward performances. Discover how this ancient prophet shatters the stereotype of a harsh Old Testament God by revealing a Creator who is incredibly gracious, compassionate, and ready to restore what the locusts have destroyed. Ultimately, this powerful message reminds us that God's faithful promises and unfailing grace find their perfect fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

Join Mercy Church as we kick off a new sermon series in the often-overlooked Book of Joel, exploring the powerful and sobering theme of the "Day of the Lord". Discover how Joel's warning of devastating locust swarms served as an urgent spiritual wake-up call to a nation that had fallen asleep. Most importantly, learn how to safely apply this Old Testament prophecy today by understanding that Jesus completely satisfied God's wrath on the cross. Watch now to awaken your soul to God's immense grace and embrace the freedom of the New Covenant, where followers of Christ experience love and discipline rather than fear and judgment.

Are you hesitant or unsure about how to share your faith with others? In this week's message, we explore Jesus' powerful interaction with Nicodemus to discover why "we don't need to fear engaging in spiritual conversations". Statistics show that "the vast majority of people are actually open to spiritual things" because God has already set eternity into the human heart. Join us as we learn what it truly means to be "born again" and how to "trust the mysterious, ongoing work of the Holy Spirit" in the lives of the people around us.

Are you hesitant or unsure about how to share your faith with others? In this week's message, we explore Jesus' powerful interaction with Nicodemus to discover why "we don't need to fear engaging in spiritual conversations". Statistics show that "the vast majority of people are actually open to spiritual things" because God has already set eternity into the human heart. Join us as we learn what it truly means to be "born again" and how to "trust the mysterious, ongoing work of the Holy Spirit" in the lives of the people around us.

Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear or doubted God's plan during a difficult season of life? In this message from Mercy Church, guest speaker Nathan Mandsager explores Judges 7 and the story of Gideon, an imperfect man whom God used to achieve a miraculous victory with an army of just 300 soldiers. Discover how our personal weaknesses can actually become our greatest advantages when we learn to truly depend on God's strength instead of our own. Ultimately, this teaching reminds us that the battle belongs to the Lord and points us toward Jesus as the "greater Gideon" in the ultimate story of our salvation.

Join Pastor Tim Carpenter at Mercy Church as we dive into the book of Judges for our "Bible Stories" series to explore the life of Gideon. This message highlights God's incredible patience with our human frailty and challenges us to trust His plans rather than endlessly demanding signs. For more information or for help in your spiritual journey, visit mercychurchnh.com.

In this final installment of our Sabbath Rest series, we explore why Jesus is the ultimate answer to our restlessness and the true source of peace for His people. From the rhythm of creation to the finished work of the cross, the Scriptures point us away from our own performance and toward the One who has already accomplished everything. Join us as we learn to combat "spiritual amnesia" by meditating on Christ and finding the soul-deep rest we were always meant to experience.

This is the third week of our series on the Sabbath, where we transition from theology to the practical steps of how to actually rest well in a busy world. In this message, we explore six key principles for honoring the Sabbath, including why your day of rest doesn't have to be on a Saturday and how true rest relies on a healthy rhythm of hard work.

In the second week of our series on rest, we dive into what the Bible truly teaches about the Sabbath, from Genesis to the New Testament. Discover how God initially designed work and rest to be a healthy dance rather than a constant battle, and why taking a day to cease from our usual labor is a profound act of faith in His provision. We also explore Jesus' teachings to learn how this day of rest is a direct gift to humanity that should be practiced with a spirit of "love over law". Join us to unpack how embracing God's rhythm of rest can remind us of His sovereignty and completely transform the way we live.

In a culture obsessed with hustle and defined by what we do, finding true rest can feel impossible. Join Pastor Tim as he explores the book of Genesis to reveal how God designed rest to be a natural, essential rhythm of our lives rather than just an escape from the world. Discover why our true worth is rooted in being made in God's image, rather than in our constant productivity or activity.

In this Easter message at Mercy Church, we look beyond the historical evidence of Jesus' resurrection to ask the most important question: "so what?". If Jesus truly came back to life, it fundamentally changes how we view the finality of death, how we spend our limited time, and how we handle our pain. Join us as we discover how the promise of eternity removes the fatal sting of death, reorients our earthly bucket lists, and guarantees that God can give purpose to our deepest suffering.

The trial of Jesus in Luke chapters 22 and 23. We explore Jesus' encounters with the religious leaders, Pontius Pilate, and Herod, examining how easily the crowd's loudest voices can drown out the truth.

We explore Jesus' encounters with the religious leaders, Pontius Pilate, and Herod at the trial of Jesus in Luke chapters 22 and 23. Examine how easily the crowd's loudest voices can drown out the truth.

Guest Speaker Mike Nagel explores the powerful story of Jesus's arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, revealing how Christ was completely intentional and in control of His journey to the cross. Even though He knew He would be betrayed by Judas and abandoned by His closest friends, Jesus willingly sacrificed Himself out of profound love for us.

As Mercy Church enters the season of Lent, join Pastor Tim for a powerful message exploring the Passion of the Christ. This week's sermon dives into Matthew 26, examining Jesus's agonizing moments of prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane just before His arrest and crucifixion. Discover how Christ's response to overwhelming sorrow teaches us to bring our deepest pain to God with both clear, honest requests and total submission. Ultimately, this passage reminds us of the profound love of a Savior who willingly stepped toward the cross for our redemption.

In the final week of our series on the Book of Daniel, Nathan Mandsager explores the famous story of the lion's den to show how Daniel's unwavering faith points directly to the ultimate rescue mission of Jesus Christ. Learn why “true obedience is born out of a deep relationship with God” rather than mere compliance to rules, and why we must trust Him in our darkest trials whether He physically delivers us or not.

In this week's message, guest speaker Nathan Mandsager dives into the first half of Daniel chapter 6, exploring Daniel's unwavering faith and godly integrity under the rule of the new Medo-Persian empire. Even when faced with the jealous plots of high officials and a law that threatened his life, Daniel remained radically obedient to God through his consistent, daily habit of prayer. As we navigate our modern counter-biblical culture, this sermon challenges us to examine whether our own habits of time, treasure, and talent reflect the kingdom of this world or the Kingdom of Heaven. Join us as we learn how to cultivate a life of faithful completeness that points others to Jesus, no matter the cost.