MERCYhouse Sermons

Sermon given by Mike Dailing on John 15:18-27.

Jimi Oke preaches on John 15: 12-17. For more information please visit MercyHouse365.org

A sermon given by Tommy Moore on July 24th, 2022 on John 15:1-11.

The Gift of the Spirit by MERCYhouse

A sermon given by Pastor Tommy Moore on June 26, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 16. "Paul provides the final instructions of the church in Corinth. We see an encouragement toward generous giving to support other churches, practical planning of life and ministry, and an exhortation to stand firm in the Faith. Paul’s primary hope for them, as he has given them all of this instruction to address the many frac...

A sermon given by Tommy on June 12, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 14:1-40. "Both tongues and prophecy were gifts used in Corinth but for different purposes: prophecy is aimed to build up the church and tongues build up the individual. Paul helps Corinth understand how both gifts work and provides some practical guidelines so that their use glorifies God. "

A sermon given by Alden Foelsche on June 5, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 13. "The Importance of Love. The effects of a person not having love are that the person becomes nothing and gains nothing. There are certain things that love does do and certain things love does not do. Love is permanent."

A sermon given by Pastor Tommy Moore on May 29, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 12:1-31. "Spiritual Gifts and the Church Body. In these verses, Paul begins talking about spiritual gifts but does not go into descriptive detail. Instead, the main thrust of this passage focuses on the larger purpose of the gifts: to edify the church body which is made up of many diverse members."

A sermon given by Pastor Tommy Moore on May 22, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 11:17-34. "Worship and Communion. One of the major divisions in Corinth is between the rich and the poor. The division is seen with great contrast in how the church approaches communion. Paul addresses the significant problems with how Corinth is approaching the table, and teaches them what the Lord’s Supper means in context of...

This sermon on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 was preached by Pastor Tommy Moore on May 15, 2022. For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org. "Paul addresses the common customs of head coverings within the early churches, which sent a powerful message that is not the same today. This is universally accepted as a difficult text! Paul’s main point is to help the Corinthians understand the complimen...

This sermon was preached by Pastor Tommy on May 8, 2022. For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org Build others up and glorify God. Paul ends this section on food being sacrificed to idols with practical advice. The larger application implies having relationships with believers and unbelievers. We ought to be using our lives to build up our brothers and sisters in the faith and to bring...

This sermon was originally preached on May 1, 2022 by Pastor Tommy. For more information, please visit mercyhouse365.org This passage is a warning against idolatry, the age-old sin of Israel which ought to be taken incredibly seriously. Paul points out the continuity between Israel and the church. Our actions have spiritual ramifications, and idolatry is in direct contradiction to worship of Chris...

A sermon given by Jake Blackwood on Sunday, April 24, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 9:1-27. "Freedom to Surrender Our Freedom. Paul has certain rights (namely to collect financial gifts) which he chooses not to exercise for the sake of further serving those whom he is reaching with the Gospel. Paul goes on to say that he operates with no entitlements and indeed becomes all things to all people for the sak...

A sermon given by Pastor Tommy Moore on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 15:12-28. "Living in light of Christ’s Resurrection. Jesus coming back from the dead has profound implications for us as Christians. It is the basis for our faith. We see in verses 12-19 that if Christ did not come back from the dead, then Paul’s preaching is in vain. The apostles have misrepresented God. The Co...

A sermon given by Alden Foelsche on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. "Living in Freedom with Sensitivity. As Christians, we are free to live our lives without fear of cosmic condemnation. We are not bound by rules or standards, since Christ has washed us clean from our sin and has purchased our full and complete perfect righteousness. The question is: how are we to live with th...

A sermon given by Pastor Tommy Moore on April 3, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 7:1-40. "Understanding God’s plan for Marriages and Singleness. Corinth’s culture was one of hedonism where it was thought that sexual fulfillment was not found within the “confines” of marriage. This produced a radical response, with some married people abstaining from sex completely. This passage helps navigate the extremes o...

A sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Moore on March 27, 2022. What does it mean to Glorify God with our bodies? Corinth struggled with sexual sin, and Paul helps them understand sex and their bodies in light of Christ and the Gospel.

A sermon given on Family Worship Sunday, March 20, 2022 by Jake Blackwood on 1 Corinthians 6:1-8. "Serious Disputes and Conflicts Within the Church. While this passage may seem to focus on legal proceedings, Paul points to a larger concept of using our power and resources to manipulate others. We as Christians ought never use “levers of power over a friend, husband, wife, parent or child.” (Thisel...

A sermon given on March 13, 2022 by Tommy Moore on 1 Corinthians 5:1-13. "How Sin Affects The Church Body. Sin is serious, and must be dealt with accordingly. While our sin is forgiven, wholly and completely, we must understand the damage it does. Not just to us as individuals, but the impact it has on our collective church body. “It’s okay to not be okay. It’s not okay to be okay with not being o...

A sermon given by Tommy Moore on March 6, 2022 on 1 Corinthians 4:1-21. "The root of many fractures: pride in the heart. Paul dives deeper into the root cause of there being divisions in the church. The immature Corinthians are making the mistake of judging one another with insufficient information (they can’t see the hearts of men) and using broken scales (going beyond what is written). Their ina...

A sermon given on February 27, 2022 by Alden Foelsche on 1 Corinthians 3:1-23. " While salvation happens in an instant, sanctification is a lifelong process which leads to our moment of glorification. What does this mean for us as members of the Church? We are to be on mission, making disciples, establishing the foundation of faith (the Gospel of Jesus Christ) in new/young believers, and helping t...

A sermon given on Family Worship Sunday, February 20, 2022 by Tommy Moore on 1 Corinthians 2:6-16. "To be Spiritual (vs worldly) is to receive the Holy Spirit which allows spiritual discernment and interpretation of spiritual truths."

A sermon given on February 13, 2022 by Tommy Moore on 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5. "The wisdom of God is contrary to the wisdom of the world. The way that we understand ourselves and the world rightly is through the wisdom of God."

A Vision for Healthy Church. Paul begins his letter by addressing the fractured church as those who are sanctified, called, who worship Christ. This is the essence of Christian identity and community.

A sermon given on January 30, 2022 by Alden Foelsche on James 5:7-12.