Mercy Commons Podcast

We had the pleasure of affirming Chris Johnson as an elder this Sunday! Alan Frow (from our Advance Network) visits to install him onto the elder team, followed by an excellent preach on the gift of shepherds given by Jesus Christ to the church - His flock.

Genesis 22 tells the story of the Lord who provides in the midst of trials. He graciously gives us all things, not even withholding His only Son.

The story of Genesis 16 reminds us that God is the Lord who hears us and sees us and out of his great compassion, acts on our behalf.

This week we looked at the failures of Genesis 1-11 and how God initiated his rescue of humanity through His covenant with Abraham.

Part 2 of our mini-series on Word and Spirit. We explore why we need the Holy Spirit daily to accomplish all the things that Jesus has for us in 2020. Because of the Holy Spirit we can experience both lasting spiritual development and expansive global mission.

This morning, we look at the Greatest Story - the Bible. Why should we read it and how should we read it?

During our Candelight gathering, Nick goes over the "code for Christmas." Reminding us that we need to live with active joy, that no one is beyond the grace of God, and our proclamation of the Gospel spreads hope.

Twilight: the period of the evening between daylight and darkness. As we continue our Advent series, we look back at what has happened and look ahead to what has yet to happen. God's promise to return, to permanently scatter the night and usher in a new day. How are we to live as we wait?

This Sunday, we begin our Advent series. Jason Newell kicks off Advent with part 1: Night. Darkness is an all-encompassing reality that must relent to the slow and sure progress of the light of day. In the shadow of night, how do we look ahead to the break of dawn? What do the Scriptures tell us about the light of God's salvation?

What is contentment and where does it come from? In a world of instant gratification, how does Christ's strength give us peace?