Where does your identity actually come from? In this message from our Christian Worldview series, Pastor Tim Carpenter looks at what the world tells us about who we are versus what Scripture says - that we're made in the image of God and, through Christ, redeemed and dearly loved. Whatever you've built your identity on, this is an invitation to find it in something that can't be shaken.

In week two of the Worldview series, Pastor Tim Carpenter tackles one of life's biggest questions: where did everything come from? Weighing quotes from atheist thinkers like Richard Dawkins and Bertrand Russell against Romans 1:18-32, he makes the case that a good, powerful Creator -- not random chance -- lies behind the universe, and traces what happens when a culture trades that truth for something else. Whether you're wrestling with faith or just curious what the Bible has to say about origins, this message lays out the evidence and the stakes.

In this opening message of our new series, Pastor Tim Carpenter explores what it means to build a "biblically grounded Christian worldview" —the overall lens through which we interpret all of reality, values, and existence. Anchored in 1 Corinthians 10:31, Pastor Tim challenges believers to glorify God in every area of daily life rather than blending Christian faith with secular culture. Discover how surrendering every decision, relationship, and daily routine to Christ brings true purpose and alignment with God’s design. Subscribe to Mercy Church for more weekly messages as we learn to do everything for the glory of God!