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REST: Living In God’s Rhythms

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. Watch this message to learn how to align your busy life with God's perfect, life-giving rhythms of work and Sabbath.

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Spoiler Alert - Jesus is Risen

Join Mercy Church as we explore Luke 23 and the profound theological significance of Jesus' journey to the cross. This week's sermon examines Simon of Cyrene's unexpected role, Christ's radical plea to forgive his executioners, and the tearing of the temple curtain that granted us direct access to God. Featuring insights from a clip by Alistair Begg, the message reminds us that our salvation relies entirely on Christ's sacrifice rather than our own good works. Discover how the cosmic reality of the cross offers ultimate redemption, proving that no tragedy or sin in your life is beyond God's power to heal.

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Jesus Crucified

Join Mercy Church as we explore Luke 23 and the profound theological significance of Jesus' journey to the cross. This week's sermon examines Simon of Cyrene's unexpected role, Christ's radical plea to forgive his executioners, and the tearing of the temple curtain that granted us direct access to God. Featuring insights from a clip by Alistair Begg, the message reminds us that our salvation relies entirely on Christ's sacrifice rather than our own good works. Discover how the cosmic reality of the cross offers ultimate redemption, proving that no tragedy or sin in your life is beyond God's power to heal.

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Jesus Tried

This week at Mercy Church as we continue our journey toward Easter, focusing on 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. This message challenges us to examine our own hearts, asking whether we truly walk in humble submission to Jesus or simply look to Him for entertaining signs. Watch to discover the profound cost of following Christ and learn how to confidently stand firm in His truth instead of taking the easy way out.

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Jesus Arrested

In this sermon, 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. This ultimate act of grace challenges us to live with absolute courage regardless of our circumstances and to confidently seek His forgiveness without despair when we fall short.

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Jesus Prays

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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.

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Daniel 6 (part 2) - Daniel and the dawn of Christ

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. Join Mercy Church as we discover what it means to “stop chasing miracles and start passionately pursuing the God of miracles”.

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Daniel 6 - Jealousy or Integrity

In this week's message, 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.

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Daniel 5 - Pride and Justice

Join Pastor Tim as we dive into Daniel chapter 5, where King Belshazzar’s arrogant party is suddenly interrupted by the literal writing on the wall. This sermon explores the dramatic fall of Babylon and the danger of letting power and prestige blind us to God’s sovereignty. As Daniel interprets the king's judgment, we are challenged to examine our own hearts and walk in humility before the God who will not be mocked

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