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Sharing Your Faith (Part 1)

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.

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Gideon: Faith, Fear, and the Battle Within

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..

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Bible Stories: Gideon

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.

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REST: How To Rest Well

Welcome to 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. By intentionally centering our time on God and discovering what uniquely restores our own body and soul, we can experience the deep spiritual refreshment promised in Psalm 23. Join us as we learn to give ourselves grace, step out in faith, and embrace the lifelong process of resting well!

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REST: True Rest

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.

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REST: The Bible and Sabbath

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.

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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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