In the final message of the Worldview series, Pastor Tim asks the big question behind eternity: what happens when I die? He weighs the 'nothing happens' view of Hawking, Sagan and Brian Cox against the human longing for something lasting, then walks through 1 Peter 1:3-13 to show how a living hope and an imperishable inheritance reshape the way we handle suffering and live today. If you've ever wondered whether this life is all there is, this message offers a hopeful, grounded answer.

Why am I here? Pastor Tim Carpenter explores what purpose is, why it drives how we live, and how culture's answers (pleasure, wealth, even good things like kids) fall short. Then he turns to Romans 8:28, Genesis 1, and Matthew 22 to show that God gives us our purpose: loving God, loving others, and making disciples. Part of the Worldview series, with a practical challenge for ordinary days at work and home.

In week four of the Worldview series at Mercy Church, guest speaker Nathan Mandsager examines how culture defines morality versus how God calls believers to pursue true holiness. Teaching from 1 Peter 1:13–21, Nathan confronts the trap of "Moralistic Therapeutic Deism" and the exhaustion of trying to achieve righteousness through self-reliance. Rather than living a bifurcated life split between Sunday and Monday, followers of Jesus are called to a fully integrated life surrendered to Christ as both Savior and King. Discover why human effort can never earn salvation and how true transformation comes only through the redeeming grace and precious blood of Jesus.

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!

In this final installment of our series on the law, Pastor Tim Carpenter explores how we are to understand and relate to the 613 Old Testament laws in light of Jesus. While we are no longer obligated to keep these laws because Jesus fulfilled them perfectly on our behalf, we are called to a deeper standard: the law of love. Discover how transitioning from the guardian of the law to the freedom of grace shifts our focus from mere external performance to genuine, inside-out heart transformation.

In Week 3 of our series on the Law, Pastor Tim Carpenter dives into some of the most seemingly "strange" laws of the Old Testament to uncover their deeper, intentional purposes. By exploring ancient rules regarding mixed fabrics, rebellious sons, and dietary boundaries, we will see how these commands reveal a profound divine logic designed for our good. We'll also look at modern "weird" laws to understand how digging beneath the surface can move us from skepticism to a posture of humility. Join us as we discover how God calls us to live distinct, impactful lives in our culture today that ultimately point back to Jesus.

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.