Mercy Commons Podcast

Ruth: God in the Shadows | Introduction

Part 1 in our Summer sermon series on the book of Ruth. This message begins the story of Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi.

Anchored | God is Beautiful

Anchored | God is Gracious

Anchored | God is Patient

Anchored | God is Holy

Anchored | God is Love

Anchored | God is Sovereign

Anchored | God is Good

Genesis | Building Wisdom

Where does wisdom come from? As we continue to look at the life of Joseph, we see that true wisdom is formed on a journey of life, a journey of death, and a journey of resurrection.

Genesis | Envy's Slippery Slope

In today's sermon, we look at the story of Joseph. Joseph was his father's favorite son and it caused his brothers to be extremely envious. What is envy? What does envy do to us? And how does the story of the prodigal son teach us to deal with envy?

Genesis | Unfinished Business

Relationships are a huge part of our lives. Looking at the unresolved relationship between Jacob and Esau we can understand what our responsibility is and how to deal with conflict between each other. As we wrestle with God and others, what do we learn about ourselves?

Genesis | Human Alchemy

In this week's sermon, we unpacked how God ministered to Jacob during his 20-year sojourn while he was away from his homeland. Listen and see how God can change us through difficult circumstances.

Genesis | But I Am About to Die

This week we look at Jacob and Esau and see what the process and ramifications are of making decisions for short term gain that lead to long term pain.

Flock Dynamics

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 | The God Who Provides

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.

Genesis | The God Who Sees and Hears

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.

Genesis | A Series of Failures

This week we looked at the failures of Genesis 1-12 and how God initiated his rescue of humanity through His covenant with Abraham. 

Word and Spirit | Everything You Need

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.

Word and Spirit | The Greatest Story

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

Advent 2019 | Candlelight Christmas Gathering

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.

Advent 2019 | Twilight

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?

Advent: Dawn (Week 1 – Night)

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?

Advent 2019 | Night

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?

Is Contentment Possible?

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

Philippians | Is Contentment Possible?

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

He Will Guard Your Heart

How do we know we are relationally healthy? In Philippians 4:2-9, we see how important it is for Christians to be at peace with one another. We can do this by choosing to rejoice in the Lord, not be anxious but instead submit our requests to God, and to meditate on good things. In all these, the peace of God will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians | He Will Guard Your Heart

How do we know we are relationally healthy? In Philippians 4:2-9, we see how important it is for Christians to be at peace with one another. We can do this by choosing to rejoice in the Lord, not be anxious but instead submit our requests to God, and to meditate on good things. In all these, the peace of God will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Upward Call in Christ Jesus

Our good friend, Matt Martinez visits from Capital City Church in Sacramento and continues our series in Philippians. In chapter three, Paul exhorts us to forget our old life, our pride, our abilities, our earthly flesh and press on toward the goal – our upward call in Christ Jesus.

Philippians | Upward Call in Christ Jesus

Our good friend, Matt Martinez visits from Capital City Church in Sacramento and continues our series in Philippians. In chapter three, Paul exhorts us to forget our old life, our pride, our abilities, our earthly flesh and press on toward the goal – our upward call in Christ Jesus.

Count It All As Loss

The narrative that fuels our life determines a lot about how we think. In Philippians 3:1-11 we see that the story of Jesus is the fuel for Pual's life. As Paul reflects on how he thinks about life, he warns against righteousness and encourages people to abide in Jesus.

Philippians | Count It All As Loss

The narrative that fuels our life determines a lot about how we think. In Philippians 3:1-11 we see that the story of Jesus is the fuel for Pual's life. As Paul reflects on how he thinks about life, he warns against righteousness and encourages people to abide in Jesus.

Worth Imitating

Shawn continues our series in the book of Philippians. This week's passage isn't just the travel plans of Paul and Timothy, it's all about imitation! Two ordinary men who imitated an extraordinary King! Humility is not self-centered, it is not first others-centered, it means we are Christ-centered.

Philippians | Worth Imitating

Shawn continues our series in the book of Philippians. This week's passage isn't just the travel plans of Paul and Timothy, it's all about imitation! Two ordinary men who imitated an extraordinary King! Humility is not self-centered, it is not first others-centered, it means we are Christ-centered.

Philippians | Fear and Trembling

Fear and Trembling

Nick Saltas / Philippians 2:5-18 Sermon Questions Nick mentioned something profound during his message this Sunday. In his sermon he stated that when it comes to “working out our salvation with fear and trembling” there are two commonly used approaches that are unhelpful for believers. One option he mentioned was anxiety driven and the other was apathy driven. We either work and think as if God has no ability to help us or we sit and wait and do absolutely nothing to accomplish the task th...

Walk Worthy

Nick Saltas / Philippians 1:27-2:4 Sermon Questions This Sunday marks our fourth week in our Philippians Series “Remember to Forget.” And we taught out of the phil 1:27-2:4.In the first half of Sundays message we laid out three points around how to walk worthy of the Gospel. Firstly, we must not fear those who oppose us. Secondly we must not fear what they fear and lastly we should expect opposition. According to Tim Keller “Unless we believe the gospel, everything we do will be driven by...

Philippians | Walk Worthy

Philippians | Progress and Joy

Progress and Joy

Karin Saltas / Philippians 1:12-26 Sermon Questions Well, gang, we are three weeks deep into our Philippians sermon series “Remember to forget.” Fun fact: we have a complimentary bible reading plan to support our Sunday messages. Click here for a copy. In a nutshell, this Sunday’s message was a detailed look at the Apostle Paul’s methods for Gospel advancement. Before we get into an overview take a moment as a group to discuss in your own words what it means to you to “advance the gospel....

A Prayer of Joy

Nick Saltas / Philippians 1:1-11 Sermon Questions Would you say you are “love without knowledge” or “knowledge without love” in the way you interact with the church and the work? Who is someone that you can say “I thank God every time I think about you” and why? How is it easy or hard for you to trust God to complete the work he’s started in you or in others? And why? Paul prays that the Philippians ‘love will overflow in knowledge and wisdom (v. 9). How does this idea contrast with pop...

Philippians | A Prayer of Joy

The Birth of the Philippian Church

Acts 16

Philippians | The Birth of the Philippian Church

Acts 16

Who Is Mercy Commons? (Part 2)

Who Is Mercy Commons? (Part 1)

Micah | How To Be A Commoner

Micah 6:1-8

How To Be A Commoner

Micah 6:1-8

Love Mercy

Micah 6:1-8

Micah | Love Mercy

Micah 6:1-8

Do Justice

Micah 6:1-8