Mercy Church Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Blake Templeton teaches from Nehemiah 6–7 on how to persevere when God’s work gets hard. Nehemiah faced deception, intimidation, and opposition while rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall, yet he remained focused on the work God had given him. We are challenged to persevere by recognizing the enemy’s tactics and refusing to be distracted by lies, division, intimidation, or anxiety; re...

God has no “plan B” for restoring, renewing, and rebuilding lives and communities - you are His “plan A.” In Nehemiah 5, we see how selfishness and the love of money can hinder God’s work, while godly leadership confronts sin, pursues repentance, and seeks to restore what has been broken. Nehemiah’s leadership was shaped by the fear of God, leading him to lay aside personal privilege and serve sac...

In Nehemiah 4, Pastor Spence reminds us that spiritual opposition is real, but God has given us what we need to stand firm and continue His work. When doubt, discouragement, and cultural pressures threaten our faith, we’re called to pray, guard, and build. Through prayer, we fix our eyes on our great and awe-inspiring God. Through guarding, we stand alert and encourage one another in community. Th...

God’s mission isn’t just for pastors or ministry leaders - it’s for every follower of Jesus. Drawing from Nehemiah’s story of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, Pastor Logan Creasy challenges us to see the brokenness around us, own the burden, trust God’s faithfulness, and rebuild anyway - even when we face opposition. Because Jesus has rebuilt and renewed us, we are called to rise up, serve toget...

In Nehemiah 1, Pastor Spence reminds us that God’s calling often begins with seeing the gap between what is and what should be. Nehemiah was gripped by the brokenness of Jerusalem, which moved him to persistent, faith-filled prayer before taking courageous action. His example gives us a picture of how we can discern God’s calling: God-given sight, faith-filled prayer, and faith-motivated action. R...

In this message from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Spence reminds us that every believer is a living stone - not a spectator, but an essential part of what God is building. We are a people who have received mercy, and that changes everything about who we are and how we live. Whether you’re exploring faith or ready to take your next step in serving and ministry, this message is an invitation to move from the s...

What if the wedding you’ve always longed for is just a glimpse of something far greater? In Revelation 19, Pastor Spence points us to the ultimate wedding feast of the Lamb, where Christ and His Church are united forever. As we wait for that day, we’re called to live with hope, endurance, and wholehearted devotion to our faithful Groom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ads...

What if you’ve already bought a ticket to Babylon without even realizing it? In Revelation 15–18, Pastor Spence compares Babylon’s seductive promises to the infamous Fyre Festival - a paradise promised, but disaster delivered. Like the saints who sang of God’s victory before crossing the sea, we can live with resurrection confidence even in the middle of chaos. Pastor Spence challenges us to two u...

What if the strength to endure comes from keeping your eyes on Jesus? In Revelation 14, Pastor Spence reminded us that gospel grit isn't about trying harder - it's about enduring in faith as we fix our eyes on the victorious Lamb. As we continue to pray, obey, and trust God's timing, we can live with confidence knowing that eternity is real and our faithfulness matters. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

What if the hidden sin weighing on your soul is quietly stealing your joy, your peace, and your life? In Psalm 32, King David pulls back the curtain on the crushing agony of concealed sin — bones wasting away, strength evaporating like summer heat — and the breathtaking relief that flooded in through honest confession. Pastor Rich unpacks how sin concealed kills, but sin confessed leads to rest, p...

What if you've been so busy doing things for God that you've slowly stopped simply being with Him? In Acts 13, the church at Antioch wasn't building strategies or making plans - they were worshiping, fasting, and seeking the Lord. It was from that place of dependence that the Holy Spirit moved and launched the church's mission. Pastor Derrick reminds us that God's mission is always fueled by God's...

What if Jesus met you right where you are - not after you've cleaned up your life, but in the middle of your mess? In Luke 19, Zacchaeus, the most despised man in Jericho, climbs a tree just to catch a glimpse of Jesus. Instead, Jesus stops, calls him by name, and says, "Today I must stay at your house." Pastor Jason unpacks this powerful encounter, showing how the gospel pursues the undeserving,...

What if the words *numbered, weighed, divided* were written over your life today? In Daniel 5, King Belshazzar chases pleasure, achievement, and religion to find significance - only to face a terrifying hand writing his doom on the wall. Pastor Will Toburen, lead pastor from Calvary Church in Winston-Salem, reveals how we're more like Belshazzar than we'd care to admit, quietly building kingdoms w...

What if there's a war raging behind everything you experience - your struggles, your longings, your deepest fears? In Revelation 12–13, Pastor Spence pulls back the curtain on a hidden reality: a dragon-like Satan relentlessly pursuing God's people, but defeated every single time by a God who always makes a way. Throughout Scripture, we see God's faithfulness to rescue, redeem, and make a way for...

What does faithfulness look like when the world feels opposed to the gospel? In this message from Revelation 11, Pastor Darrick shares a powerful reminder that while King Jesus has secured the victory, He has given His church a mission until He returns. Drawing from his recent trip to Southeast Asia, he challenges believers to remain faithful by praying fervently, witnessing boldly, and consuming...

What if God's judgment reveals not only His justice but also His deep love for His people? In Revelation 8–9, Pastor Spence walks through the sounding of the trumpets, showing how God's judgment echoes the plagues of Exodus and reminds us that He is both holy and just. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

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What does it mean to belong to God in a world filled with uncertainty? In Revelation 7, Pastor Blake walks through John's vision of God's people being sealed and protected, alongside a countless multitude from every nation, worshiping before the throne. This message reminds us that no matter what is happening around us, God knows His people, keeps His promises, and is gathering a family from every...

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What if the victory you’ve been longing for has already been secured? In Revelation 5, John sees the Lamb who was slain standing victorious — Jesus, the only One worthy to open the scroll and bring God’s redemptive plan to completion. Pastor Spence unpacks this powerful vision, reminding us that because Christ has conquered sin and death, we can live with confidence, hope, and surrender today. As...

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What happens when a church slowly drifts from wholehearted devotion to Jesus? In Revelation 2–3, Jesus speaks directly to the seven churches - calling out compromise, complacency, fear, and spiritual apathy while inviting His people back to faithful obedience. From Ephesus losing its first love to Laodicea settling for lukewarm faith, these letters reveal that outward success can never replace gen...

What if Revelation isn’t meant to stir fear, but strengthen your faith? Exiled for preaching the gospel, John encounters the risen Jesus - glorious, victorious, and reigning over all things. Pastor Spence unpacks how Revelation is not just about the future, but about helping believers endure with hope today. Through prophecy, apocalyptic imagery, and pastoral encouragement, this book reminds us: d...

What if the very thing you’re trying to control is actually keeping you trapped in fear? Pastor Allan Waruhiu, lead pastor of Mercy Nairobi, unpacks how Jesus confronts three fears that often hold us back from living on mission: fear of people, fear of not having enough, and fear of insignificance. It’s a call to trust God and step into bold, gospel-centered living. Whether that means going across...

What if the enemy standing before you isn't actually a giant, but God's invitation to experience His power? When the 12 scouts entered the Promised Land, 10 saw obstacles they couldn’t overcome. But Joshua and Caleb saw the same land through a different lens, trusting God’s promise and calling the opposition “bread” because they knew who was fighting for them. Pastor Spence challenges our tendency...