Christ’s Church Text: 1 Peter 5:1-11 Pastor Curt Stapleton Today’s text gives a job description for an elder. It includes instructions for both how not to do the job and also how to do it, with the proper tone and … October 27, 2019 Read More »

The Grace of God & the Grace of Giving Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Pastor Curt Stapleton Following up on our Missions Conference weekend, today we look at 2 Corinthians 8.  The Apostle Paul urges the Corinthian Church to be generous … October 20, 2019 Read More »

Jesus on Thanks Text: Luke 17:11-19 Rev. Paul Hahn Some in the Eastern Orthodox tradition have considered thanklessness to be the eighth deadly sin. With all of the riches of God’s grace and mercy that we enjoy in Christ, why … October 13, 2019 — Missions Conference, 10:30 am Read More »

Jesus on Growth Text: Matthew 13:31-33 Rev. Paul Hahn What truly matters in this life is the kingdom of God. Today’s parables of the mustard seed and the leaven teach us how God’s kingdom will grow, from small to large, … October 13, 2019 — Missions Conference, 9:15 am Read More »

Rejoice with Me! Text: Luke 15:11-32, Deuteronomy 21:18-21 Pastor Curt Stapleton Today we take a look at the “lost and found” Parables of Luke 15. The light of the Old Testament law shines insight to our understanding of God’s amazing … October 6, 2019 Read More »

Celebrating the Gospel Text: Leviticus 23:1-10 Pastor Curt Stapleton Today’s sermon title comes from a part of the mission statement of Mercy Church. Did you know that God commands us to celebrate? Today’s text outlines an entire year’s worth of … September 29, 2019 Read More »

Prayer Life: Why Pray? Text: Proverbs 15:8, 26, 29, 33 Pastor Curt Stapleton Did you realize that Scripture teaches that the prayers of the lost are not heard by God? What a great burden and responsibility that places on believers … September 22, 2019 Read More »

Personal Relationships Text: Proverbs 18:22, 24 Pastor Curt Stapleton Relationships are an integral part of life so it’s not surprising that the Proverbs have much to say about them. In its typical direct style, we receive much instruction, both blunt … September 15, 2019 Read More »

Evangelism & Apologetics Text: Proverbs 26:1-12 Pastor Curt Stapleton The Proverbs are brutally honest, and frequently contrast the fool with the believer. Today we reflect upon how God defines a fool in the Scriptures. In addition, we consider the call … September 8, 2019 Read More »

Celebrating the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Worship, Community & Mission Text: Matthew 16:13-28 Pastor Curt Stapleton On this Sunday when we celebrate our church’s 10th anniversary, we reflect on a chapter that touches on how God establishes and grows … September 1, 2019 Read More »