Mercy Spokane: Sermons

Matthew tells the Christmas story from Joseph’s perspective, not as a hero’s tale, but as the story of a righteous man faced with a scandal he did not create. Forced to choose between preserving his reputation and showing costly mercy, Joseph becomes a quiet picture of faithful obedience. This sermon explores why the virgin birth matters, what it means that Jesus saves his people from their sins,...

This sermon explores Isaiah’s vision of a world made new: deserts blooming, the weak strengthened, the fearful reassured, and the redeemed walking home with joy. Spoken to a people worn down by judgment and exile, this passage reminds us that God does not merely rescue from afar. He comes near, restores what is broken, and turns sorrow into singing. Isaiah 35 ultimately points us to Jesus, the One...

"How Can I Know?" Dr. Tommy Allen In this message we look at Abram’s honest question to God:  “How can I know?”  God has promised protection, blessing, descendants, and a land—but Abram still wrestles with doubt. Instead of rebuking him, God gives one of the most powerful assurances in the Bible: a covenant ceremony where God Himself walks through the pieces, taking upon Himself the full...

"Saved by Faith" Dr. Tommy Allen In this message we look at one of the most important moments in the entire Bible: God reassures Abram, renews His promise of an heir, and Abram simply  believes . And that faith is credited to him as righteousness. We explore why Abram longed for the promised Redeemer, how God answers his fears, and why this passage becomes the foundation for the New Test...

"The Call of Abraham" Dr. Tommy Allen In this message we look at God’s surprising call to Abram — a man settled, comfortable, and worshiping the moon god in Haran — and how that call sets the pattern for every journey of faith. God tells Abram to leave his country, his security, and even his family network, without telling him where he’s going. The only question left is:  Will you trust...

"Babel" Dr. Tommy Allen In this sermon we look at the famous Tower of Babel story and what it reveals about the human heart. Instead of spreading across the earth as God commanded, humanity bands together to build a city and a tower in an attempt to “make a name” for themselves. Their ambition looks impressive from below, but in Genesis, the whole scene becomes a kind of divine satire—Go...

"God's Bow in the Clouds" Dr. Tommy Allen After a year of chaos and uncertainty inside the ark, Noah steps onto dry ground and faces the same question any of us would ask:  What now?  In this passage, we see God respond with promise, purpose, and grace. We explore how God establishes a world of order again, reiterates humanity’s mission to fill and steward the earth, and gives a stri...

"But Noah..." Dr. Tommy Allen In this sermon, we look at one of the most mysterious and sobering passages in Genesis. As human evil grows and the world seems to unravel, God responds with both grief and grace. We explore the strange figures mentioned in the text, the deeper story Scripture is telling about the spread of corruption, and the surprising note of hope that appears at the end:...

"Blood That Speaks" Dr. Tommy Allen In this sermon, we look at the story of Cain and Abel, the first visible clash between the two “seeds” God promised would emerge after the Fall. Cain and Abel picture two very different approaches to God: religion that tries to earn favor, and faith that trusts God’s goodness. We walk through Cain’s anger, his fatal choice, and the surprising way God r...

"Who Is the King of Glory?" Dr. Tommy Allen In this sermon, we look at Psalm 24 and its central question:  Who is the King of glory?  The psalm paints a picture of God as the Creator who brings order out of chaos, the gracious King who welcomes people who know they can’t clean themselves up, and the victorious King who enters His city to bless rather than crush. We talk about what “glory...

"Who Are These?" Dr. Tommy Allen John gives us a hopeful picture of a countless people from every nation standing with Jesus. This passage answers the question,  “Who can stand when life is hard?”  We look at the wideness of the gospel, what “the great tribulation” really means, and the comfort Jesus gives both now and in the future. Learn more at  thereismercy.org . 8/31/25