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God didn’t just bring Israel out—He came to dwell with them. In the final chapter of Exodus, the wilderness journey reaches its true climax: not land, not law, but the presence of God filling the tabernacle. After failure, restoration, and faithful obedience, the cloud descends and the glory of the Lord fills the tent. The story isn’t about Israel arriving somewhere—it’s about God arriving to His...

When Moses asked God, "Show me Your glory," God's answer wasn't a display of power—it was a revelation of His character. In Exodus 34, God proclaims Himself as "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." This passage becomes one of the most important descriptions of God's nature in all of Scripture and ultimately points...

After Israel's rebellion with the golden calf, the question remains: Will God abandon His people? In Exodus 33, God offers Israel the Promised Land, victory, and blessing—but with one devastating difference: His presence will not go with them. Moses' response reveals one of the most important truths in all of Scripture: God Himself is the treasure. In this message we discover: • Why God&#3...

Israel had seen the plagues. Walked through the Red Sea. Eaten manna from heaven. Heard the voice of God at Sinai. And yet, while Moses was on the mountain, they built a golden calf. Exodus 32 reveals a sobering truth: the greatest obstacle to following God was never Pharaoh, Egypt, or the wilderness—it was the human heart. In this message from our series  Follow: The Story of the Exodus , Pastor...

God's goal was never simply to bring Israel out of Egypt—it was to bring them into His presence. In Exodus 30, God gives instructions for the altar of incense, the bronze basin, and the holy anointing oil. While these may seem like details about ancient worship, they reveal a powerful picture of what life with God looks like today. In this message from our series  Follow: The Story of the Exod...

What do curtains, coverings, and the tabernacle have to do with your life today? In Exodus 26, God gives detailed instructions for the construction of the tabernacle. At first glance, it may seem like an ancient blueprint filled with measurements and materials. But beneath the surface is a powerful message that runs throughout the entire Bible: God covers what sin has exposed. In this message from...

What does it truly mean to “receive power” from the Holy Spirit? In this message from Acts 2, we continue our Pentecost series  Receive Power  by examining Peter’s sermon after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The crowd asked, “What does this mean?” and Peter’s answer reveals the purpose of Pentecost and the ongoing work of the Spirit in the life of the Church. This sermon explores how the Holy...

Before the power of Pentecost came, Jesus first told His disciples to wait. In this message, we look at Acts 1 & 2 to discover the true purpose of the Holy Spirit’s power. The Spirit was not given to glorify us, but to reveal Christ, empower His church for mission, and build up the body of believers. As we prepare for Pentecost Sunday and continue through 10 Days to Tarry, this sermon calls th...

In Week 20 of our FOLLOW series through Exodus, guest preacher George Flees walks through Exodus 25 and the beginning of God’s instructions for the Tabernacle. Why did God ask Israel to build a sanctuary? Why were the offerings voluntary? What was the purpose of the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat? And how does the Tabernacle ultimately point us to Jesus? This message explores: God’s desire...

What does it actually mean to draw near to God? In Exodus 24, everything changes. After delivering His people and giving the Ten Commandments, God doesn’t just give instructions—He establishes a covenant, provides a mediator, and invites His people into His presence. This chapter reveals a powerful truth: following God is not just about being saved from something—it’s about being brought near to S...

What does real justice actually look like? In Exodus 21–23, God takes the foundation of the Ten Commandments and applies it to everyday life—showing His people how to live in a way that reflects His character. These laws aren’t random or outdated. They reveal something deeper: who God is and how His people are meant to live in the world. In this message, we explore how God’s justice: • Values ever...

We finish the Ten Commandments with a shift from behavior to the heart. In Exodus 20:15–17, God addresses stealing, lying, and coveting—but underneath all three is a deeper issue: discontentment. This message unpacks how discontentment drives what we take, how we twist truth, and what we desire—and why a society can’t truly flourish unless the heart itself is transformed. But this isn’t just about...

The seventh commandment is about more than morality—it’s about what God values. In Exodus 20:14, we see that marriage is not just a relationship, but a covenant designed to reflect the faithful love of God. When that covenant is honored, it brings life, stability, and flourishing. When it’s broken, the effects reach far beyond the individual. In this message, we explore how Scripture reveals marri...

The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in history—but it’s not just something to remember, it’s something to live in. On Easter morning, Jesus overcame sin, death, and the grave. And through Him, that same victory is extended to us. In this message, we explore what it means to move from knowing about the resurrection to actually living in its power—walking in freedom, standing in vi...

The crowd was loud. The praise was real. The moment looked like victory. But they still missed Him. On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem as King—but not the kind of King people expected. And while the crowds celebrate, Jesus sees what they cannot… and He weeps. In this message, we look at how easy it is to praise Jesus and still misunderstand Him—and how the peace we’re looking for is found not...

“You shall not murder.” Four simple words—but they carry one of the deepest truths in all of Scripture. As we continue  Follow: The Story of the Exodus , we come to the sixth commandment in Exodus 20:13. In this message, Pastor Tommy shows us that this command is about far more than behavior—it reveals how God sees human life. From the very beginning, humanity was created in the image of God. That...

As our series  Follow: The Story of the Exodus  continues, we arrive at the fifth commandment in  Exodus 20:12 :  “Honor your father and your mother.” This command marks a turning point in the Ten Commandments. The first four commandments establish our relationship with God, but beginning with the fifth commandment the focus shifts toward our relationships with others—starting with the family. In...

In the fourth commandment, God does something surprising—He commands His people to rest. In Exodus 20, the Sabbath is introduced as a sacred rhythm woven into creation and given to protect God’s people from the slavery of endless work. But the Sabbath is more than a day off. It is a weekly reminder that our identity is not rooted in what we produce, but in the God who redeemed us. In this message...

As Israel stands at Mount Sinai, God does not begin with random rules — He begins with revelation. Before command comes covenant. Before requirement comes redemption. “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt.” Relationship comes before regulation. In this message, we explore the first three commandments and the foundational alignment they demand in every generation. These commandments...

In Romans 1, Paul exposes the root issue beneath sin: not just bad behavior, but dishonor. Humanity did not simply disobey — we exchanged. We traded the glory of the Creator for created things. And when God loses His rightful weight in our lives, something else always takes His place. In this message, Phil Martinez explores what it truly means to honor God. Biblically, honor carries the idea of we...

After rescuing Israel from slavery, God brings His people to Mount Sinai — and the story takes a decisive turn. The question is no longer  Will God save His people?  The question becomes  What kind of people will they become? In Exodus 19 we see that salvation was never the finish line. God did not bring Israel out of Egypt simply to forgive them, but to bring them near to Himself. Before a single...

This week in  Follow: The Exodus Story , we were joined by  guest speaker Dontae Brown, Mercy Hill’s Youth Ministries Director , teaching from  Exodus 18 . After the Red Sea and the wilderness provision, Israel enters a new phase of their journey—learning how to live as God’s people together. Through Moses and Jethro, we discover an unexpected truth: God often gives His wisdom through other people...

What do you do when you obey God—and the path He leads you on is uncomfortable? In this message from  Follow: The Exodus Story , we continue Israel’s journey beyond the Red Sea and into the wilderness. Though God has delivered His people from slavery, the road ahead quickly becomes hard. Thirst, hunger, and frustration test their faith, revealing a deeper struggle—not with circumstances, but with...

What does true unity in the Church actually look like—and where does it come from? In this message from  Ephesians 4:1–6 , Pastor Tommy Orlando calls Mercy Hill Church into a deeper, Spirit-led unity for the year ahead. This is not unity built on personality, preference, or policy, but a unity that flows from a life fully yielded to the Holy Spirit. Scripture reminds us that unity is  given  by th...

What should we expect when we pray? In this message, we continue our teaching during  Fervent Week of Prayer  by confronting a quiet but common form of spiritual complacency: prayer that speaks  to  God but never listens  for  Him. Drawing from multiple passages throughout Scripture—including Acts, James, Jeremiah, and the life of Jesus—this teaching reminds us that prayer was never meant to be a...