Israel had seen the plagues. Walked through the Red Sea. Eaten manna from heaven. Heard the voice of God at Sinai.

And yet, while Moses was on the mountain, they built a golden calf.

Exodus 32 reveals a sobering truth: the greatest obstacle to following God was never Pharaoh, Egypt, or the wilderness—it was the human heart.

In this message from our series Follow: The Story of the Exodus, Pastor Tommy Orlando explores how idols are formed, why waiting on God is often difficult, and how God's mercy proves greater than our greatest failures.

In this message:

• Idols grow when we refuse to trust God's timing.
• Idols reduce God to something we can control.
• God's mercy is greater than our failure.

Through the intercession of Moses, we see a powerful picture of Jesus Christ—the true Mediator who does what Moses could only foreshadow. Moses pleaded for the people, but Jesus gave Himself for them.

Exodus 32 reminds us that even redeemed people can wander, but God's grace is greater than our wandering. His mercy is not permission to continue in sin, but an invitation to repentance and renewed trust.

📖 Key Scriptures:

• Exodus 32
• Romans 1
• James 1
• 1 Timothy 1:15-16
• 1 Timothy 2:5-6

The question isn't simply, "Do I have a golden calf?"

The question is:

What am I tempted to trust when God feels distant, silent, or slow?

Because the God who exposes our idols is also the God whose mercy is greater than them.

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God's goal was never simply to bring Israel out of Egypt—it was to bring them into His presence.

In Exodus 30, God gives instructions for the altar of incense, the bronze basin, and the holy anointing oil. While these may seem like details about ancient worship, they reveal a powerful picture of what life with God looks like today.

In this message from our series Follow: The Story of the Exodus, Pastor Tommy Orlando explores three essential marks of a life lived in God's presence:

• A people who draw near to God
• A people who are continually cleansed
• A people who are set apart for God

The altar reminds us to pursue communion with God. The basin reminds us of our ongoing need for repentance and cleansing. The anointing oil reminds us that we belong to God and have been marked by His Spirit.

If Exodus 26 was about access to God's presence, Exodus 30 is about abiding in God's presence.

📖 Key Scriptures:

• Exodus 30
• Psalm 141
• John 15
• John 13
• 1 John 1:7-9
• Romans 12:1
• Ephesians 1:13
• 1 Peter 2:9

The altar says: Draw near.
The basin says: Be cleansed.
The oil says: Belong to God.

The question is: Will you live in the presence of the God who has made Himself available to you?

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What do curtains, coverings, and the tabernacle have to do with your life today?

In Exodus 26, God gives detailed instructions for the construction of the tabernacle. At first glance, it may seem like an ancient blueprint filled with measurements and materials. But beneath the surface is a powerful message that runs throughout the entire Bible: God covers what sin has exposed.

In this message from our series Follow: The Story of the Exodus, Pastor Tommy Orlando explores how the coverings of the tabernacle point to God's provision, His holiness, and ultimately to Jesus Christ—the true covering God provides for His people.

In this sermon:
• Why God covered the tabernacle with multiple layers
• What the veil reveals about God's holiness
• How the story of Adam and Eve connects to Exodus 26
• Why human efforts can never cover sin
• How Jesus fulfills the purpose of the tabernacle
• What it means to be clothed in Christ and welcomed into God's presence

Key Scriptures:
Exodus 26
Genesis 3:21
Psalm 32:1
Romans 3:23-25
Galatians 3:22-29

The story of Exodus is not only about deliverance from bondage. It is about a God who desires to dwell with His people and provides everything necessary for them to draw near.

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What does it truly mean to “receive power” from the Holy Spirit?

In this message from Acts 2, we continue our Pentecost series Receive Power by examining Peter’s sermon after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The crowd asked, “What does this mean?” and Peter’s answer reveals the purpose of Pentecost and the ongoing work of the Spirit in the life of the Church.

This sermon explores how the Holy Spirit:

• Creates a prophetic people
• Exalts Jesus Christ above all else
• Leads believers into total surrender and transformation

We also examine the biblical warnings against resisting, grieving, or quenching the Holy Spirit, and the call for believers to live yielded, Spirit-filled lives that magnify Christ.

📖 Main Text: Acts 2:12–39

Key Themes:

• Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
• Spiritual gifts and prophecy
• Being filled with the Spirit
• Walking in step with the Spirit
• Repentance and surrender
• Jesus exalted through the Spirit
• Spirit-led living and bold witness

Key Scriptures:
Acts 2, Acts 1:8, Romans 8, Galatians 5, Ephesians 5, 1 Thessalonians 5, John 16

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Before the power of Pentecost came, Jesus first told His disciples to wait.

In this message, we look at Acts 1 & 2 to discover the true purpose of the Holy Spirit’s power. The Spirit was not given to glorify us, but to reveal Christ, empower His church for mission, and build up the body of believers.

As we prepare for Pentecost Sunday and continue through 10 Days to Tarry, this sermon calls the church to seek the presence of God with the right focus: not chasing experiences, but becoming faithful witnesses of Jesus Christ.

“The Spirit glorifies Jesus. The Spirit empowers mission. The Spirit strengthens the body.”

Scripture References:
Acts 1–2
John 16:12–14
Romans 8
Galatians 5
1 Corinthians 12–14

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In Week 20 of our FOLLOW series through Exodus, guest preacher George Flees walks through Exodus 25 and the beginning of God’s instructions for the Tabernacle.

Why did God ask Israel to build a sanctuary? Why were the offerings voluntary? What was the purpose of the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat? And how does the Tabernacle ultimately point us to Jesus?

This message explores:

• God’s desire to dwell with His people
• The heart of willing worship and generous giving
• The meaning of the Ark of the Covenant
• The purpose of the Mercy Seat and blood atonement
• Jesus as the true and final meeting place between God and humanity
• The assurance of salvation through Christ

From Mount Sinai to the Tabernacle to the cross of Christ, Exodus 25 reveals a God who desires relationship, communion, and nearness with His people.

📖 Scripture: Exodus 25
📍 Series: FOLLOW: The Story of Exodus
⛪ From Mercy Hill Church

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What does it actually mean to draw near to God?

In Exodus 24, everything changes. After delivering His people and giving the Ten Commandments, God doesn’t just give instructions—He establishes a covenant, provides a mediator, and invites His people into His presence.

This chapter reveals a powerful truth: following God is not just about being saved from something—it’s about being brought near to Someone.

In this message, we walk through:
• Why we need a mediator to approach a holy God
• How covenant is secured by blood—not just good intentions
• The deeper meaning behind “the blood of the covenant”
• The surprising moment where people see God and share a meal
• How all of this points directly to Jesus and the Gospel

Exodus 24 is not just an Old Testament moment—it’s a preview of what Christ accomplishes for us. Through Jesus, we have a better mediator, a better covenant, and full access to God.

The invitation is no longer “stay back.”
In Christ, it is: draw near.

What does real justice actually look like?

In Exodus 21–23, God takes the foundation of the Ten Commandments and applies it to everyday life—showing His people how to live in a way that reflects His character. These laws aren’t random or outdated. They reveal something deeper: who God is and how His people are meant to live in the world.

In this message, we explore how God’s justice:
• Values every human life
• Calls us to take responsibility for our actions
• Defends the vulnerable and demands mercy
• Is sustained by a life anchored in Him

In a world where justice is constantly redefined, Scripture reminds us that true justice isn’t shaped by culture—it’s rooted in the character of God.

And ultimately, that character is fully revealed in Jesus.

This isn’t just about laws to follow—it’s about becoming a people who reflect Him.

We finish the Ten Commandments with a shift from behavior to the heart.

In Exodus 20:15–17, God addresses stealing, lying, and coveting—but underneath all three is a deeper issue: discontentment. This message unpacks how discontentment drives what we take, how we twist truth, and what we desire—and why a society can’t truly flourish unless the heart itself is transformed.

But this isn’t just about what we avoid. It’s about what God is forming in us.

Contentment isn’t found in having more—it’s found in trusting that, in Christ, we already have enough.

In this sermon, we explore:
• Why discontentment leads to breakdown in individuals and communities
• How coveting is the root behind so many outward sins
• What Scripture teaches about true contentment
• How Jesus perfectly fulfilled what we never could—and makes a new way possible

The call isn’t “try harder.”
It’s to come to Christ, where real contentment begins.

The seventh commandment is about more than morality—it’s about what God values.

In Exodus 20:14, we see that marriage is not just a relationship, but a covenant designed to reflect the faithful love of God. When that covenant is honored, it brings life, stability, and flourishing. When it’s broken, the effects reach far beyond the individual.

In this message, we explore how Scripture reveals marriage as a living picture of Christ and His Church—and how Jesus calls us beyond outward obedience to a deeper transformation of the heart.

No matter your past or your struggle, the hope of the gospel remains:
The One who calls us to faithfulness is the One who restores us when we fail.