Pastor

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Pastor Nelson Mercado has served as pastor in the KY-TN Conference since 2012 after graduating with a BA in Theology from SAU in Collegedale, TN. His first assignment was Murfreesboro/Tullahoma/Decherd Church district where he served for 6 years. Before he was a pastor, he worked as a paramedic for the Philadelphia Fire Department where he served for 11 years as both paramedic and firefighter and also worked as a paramedic for Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga for 4 years. He served our country in The US. Navy where he served as a Hospital Corpsman. Pastor Mercado graduated in December of 2019 with a master’s in ministry with a concentration in Evangelism and Missions from Southern Adventist University. He has been married to his high school sweetheart Lucy since 1990. They have two kids, Jean Luc who is 28 and works as a payroll specialist, and Ariana who is 22, a student at Andrews University.

Pastor Mercado is passionate about evangelism and making friends in the community.

Twice Amazed

Nelson Mercado

May 20, 2023

Have you ever wondered if Jesus was ever amazed? The Bible provides two stories that say Jesus was amazed and, this may surprise you, but you can cause Him to be amazed.

The Testimony of Jesus

Nelson Mercado

May 6, 2023

Revelation 12 describes God’s last-day people as the ones who “keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.” What is the "Testimony of Jesus" and what does it have to do with God's End-Time Remnant People?

How to get Your Prayers Answered

Nelson Mercado

Apr 29, 2023

Have there been times when you thought God wasn't listening to your prayers? Are there prayers that God will not answer? How can we know? The Bible provides a way to have your prayers answered all of the time.

Who is my Mission?

Nelson Mercado

Apr 1, 2023

The fourth and final message of the Made for Mission Series, as we participate in Jesus' mission, who is He trying to reach through us?

What's my message?

Nelson Mercado

Mar 25, 2023

So far, we have learned that we are all called into mission by Jesus. We have also come to terms with those things that distract us from our mission. So, now that we are ready to embark on our God-ordained mission, what message should we be sharing?

Mission Distractors

Nelson Mercado

Mar 18, 2023

The 2nd part of our "Made for Mission" series. Everyone is called to live a life of mission. But are there things in your life keeping you from joining Jesus in His mission to seek and save that which was lost?

We are all called!

Nelson Mercado

Mar 11, 2023

There is a widespread myth in the church that "calling into ministry" is a secondary experience that happens to only a few Christians. Are mission and ministry only for a selected few? Let us explore together the call of Matthew.

Babylon is Fallen IV

Nelson Mercado

Mar 4, 2023

Babylon has been judged because she has made all nations drink of the wine of her fornication. These fornications are the false teachings that have confused the Christian world; one of which is the belief in the immortality of the soul. The Bible teaches that death is a state of sleep and that only God is immortal. Yet, there are some passages that seem to suggest that the punishment of the wicked is eternal. Will the wicked go to a place called hell and be punished for eternity without end?

Babylon is Fallen Part III

Nelson Mercado

Feb 25, 2023

Revelation 14:8 says that Babylon is Fallen because she has made the world drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. What is this fornication, and why is this an important part of the Present Truth Message?

Babylon is Fallen Part II

Nelson Mercado

Feb 18, 2023

The 11th message in the Present Truth Series and the 2nd part on the message of the 2nd angel of Revelation 14:8. What or who is Babylon, can we identify her? What does she have to do with the final end-time message?

Babylon is Fallen Part I

Nelson Mercado

Feb 4, 2023

The Second Angel's Message is "Babylon is Fallen." But what does the fall of ancient Babylon have to do with us and a final message of warning before the 2nd Coming of Jesus? Join us for part 1 of the study of the 2nd Angels' Message in our Present Truth Series.

Keep your Connection

Nelson Mercado

Jan 7, 2023

Only a fraction of people seek a closer relationship with God as a new years resolution. Is it any wonder many Christians are not truly Jesus' disciples? What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus, and what does this have to do with "keeping your connection?"

The Sabbath and How to Keep it Holy

Nelson Mercado

Dec 3, 2022

The 7th day Sabbath is part of the good news of scripture. It is also part of the end time present truth message that is to be preached to every tribe, tongue, and people. But what does keeping the Sabbath look like?

The Law of God

Nelson Mercado

Nov 26, 2022

Many Christians today believe and even celebrate that God does not require Christians to keep the commandments. But what does the bible say about the importance of the law of God, and why is this part of the Present Truth?

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"The Present Truth Series: The Importance of Creationism"

Nelson Mercado

Nov 12, 2022

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The Investigative Judgement: Why do we need it?

Nelson Mercado

Oct 1, 2022

Is the Investigative Judgment necessary? If so, Why? And, can we have the assurance of salvation with such a doctrine?

59.5 MB

Present Truth Series: The Investigative Judgment Part II

Nelson Mercado

Sep 10, 2022

After the apostle John's bittersweet experience of eating the little scroll of Revelation 10:11, he is told to prophesy again. What was he to prophesy? And, What does this have to do with the Investigative Judgment?

40.5 MB

Present Truth Series: The Investigative Judgment Part I

Nelson Mercado

Sep 3, 2022

"The Judgment has come" When did the judgment start, and why is this part of the Present Truth? Join us as we continue our Present Truth Series

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Deceiving Compromises

Nelson Mercado

Aug 20, 2022

Satan is the master in the art of deception and compromises. Because of this, compromise has entered the church. What is the reason for this and what can we learn about not compromising from the story of the exodus and the exchanges between Moses and Pharoah?

46.4 MB

The One Thousand Years and the Final Eradication of Sin

Nelson Mercado

Aug 6, 2022

What will the righteous be doing in heaven during the infamous "1000 years of Revelation? What will Satan be doing? And, what does all this have to do with the plan of salvation and today's present truth?

47.7 MB