Mercy Church Newmarket New Hampshire

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 me...

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 h...

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 o...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 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 o...

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. By intentionally centering our time on God and d...

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...

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. Liste...

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 ou...

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 relie...

This week at Mercy Church 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 loo...

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. Study Guide: https://mercychurchnh.com/study/jesus-arres...

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 req...

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 del...

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 navigat...

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...

Pastor Tim continues our series in the book of Daniel, exploring Chapter 4 and the dramatic story of King Nebuchadnezzar. While the King starts by boasting of his power and achievements, he is given a terrifying dream of a massive tree that is cut down to a stump—a vision that Daniel interprets as a warning from God regarding the King's own pride. A Key Question: Is God useful to you, or is He pre...

How do we maintain hope in a world that pushes back against our faith? In this message, Pastor Tim continues our series in the book of Daniel, titled Holiness and Hope, by unpacking the dramatic events of Daniel Chapter 3. King Nebuchadnezzar, driven by pride and a desire to display his power, erects a massive golden statue and demands total allegiance. When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse...

Daniel, Chapter 2 - The King’s Dream & The Unshakable Kingdom | Mercy Church Pastor Tim continues the series in the Book of Daniel, exploring how to think biblically while engaging with the culture around us. We dive into Daniel Chapter 2, where King Nebuchadnezzar is furious over a disturbing dream that none of his fortune tellers can explain. Facing execution alongside the other wise men, Da...

Continuing the "Holiness and Hope" series, this message explores Daniel Chapter 2, where King Nebuchadnezzar is troubled by a dream that threatens the lives of every wise man in Babylon. When the king demands both the revelation of the dream and its interpretation under the threat of execution, Daniel responds with wisdom and tact, turning to his friends to plead for mercy from God through prayer....