MERCYhouse Sermons

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.

A sermon given on January 23, 2022 by Jake Blackwood on James 3:1-12.

A sermon given on January 16, 2022 by Garrett Postema on James 2:14-26.

A sermon given on January 9, 2022 by Steve Harrington on James 1:19-26.

A sermon given on December 26, 2021 by Alden Foelsche on Philippians 3:12-16.

A sermon given on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021 by Tommy Moore on Luke 2:8-14.

A sermon given on December 19, 2021 by Tommy Moore on Psalm 134. The last of the Psalms of Ascents, we find ourselves in the gates of Jerusalem having made it on the Long Road Home. As we arrive, the central activity now and forever is Worship of God. It is not showy, it is not overly complicated-- it is as simple as this short Psalm. We worship and bless God because he has ultimately and definiti...

A sermon given on December 12, 2021 by *Pastor* Tommy Moore (happy ordination weekend, Tommy!) on Psalm 133. When a community experiences true Unity in Christ, it is more than just a worldly blessing: it is a supernatural, worshipful experience. The “Oil” points to the sacredness of what is happening. Not just great synergy of personality types, but a manifestation of spiritual realities. We must...

Promises by MERCYhouse

A sermon on Psalm 131 given by Jake Blackwood on November 28, 2021. David communicates the importance of humility in the life of one who follows God, and provides a model for how to humble ourselves: he is not prideful internally, haughty, or take on things that are above his pay grade. When we are able to humble ourselves, we can be like worry-less children as we look to God to be our Father.

A sermon on Psalm 130 given by Tommy Moore on November 21, 2021. God forgives those who confess and repent. This is the Gospel! And also the source of our greatest hope, both personally and that which we are compelled to offer up to others. Forgiveness is once and for all but also experienced throughout the life of the believer: forgiveness that leads to salvation in Christ, forgiveness that leads...

A sermon on Psalm 129 given by Tommy Moore on November 14, 2021. How does the Christian endure suffering and affliction? Through prayer, understanding that affliction is normal for the Christian and that Christ stands with us in our suffering. We are able to endure with confidence and grit, knowing that Jesus will never leave us or forsake us. We also know that true justice and complete restoratio...

Join us for this stand-alone sermon on Obadiah preached by Jake Blackwood on November 7, 2021.