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.

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?

49.4 MB

"The Present Truth Series: The Importance of Creationism"

Nelson Mercado

Nov 12, 2022

54.7 MB

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

50.0 MB

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

The Manner of His Coming

Nelson Mercado

Jul 23, 2022

Jesus spoke about deceptions having to do with His 2nd coming. Are many Christians today being deceived? How will Jesus return and why is this part of today's "Present Truth"?

52.9 MB

The Everlasting Gospel

Nelson Mercado

Jul 16, 2022

Join us for the 1st part of the "Present Truth Series." What is the Everlasting Gospel? Why is this important in these last days?

46.3 MB

The Greatest Challenge for Christians

Nelson Mercado

Jul 2, 2022

The reality of suffering and how it is incompatible with a God who is love is the greatest challenge for Christians. But is God responsible for the world's suffering? Join us for another "Sabbath Evangelism."

58.6 MB

The Power of Forgiveness

Nelson Mercado

Jun 25, 2022

Corrie Ten Boom (WWII Survivor) tells a powerful story about the impact of forgiveness in her life and how it should impact ours.

14.9 MB

The Pursuit of Holiness

Nelson Mercado

Jun 11, 2022

The second part of "A Perfect reflection," where we debunked "Last Generation Theology." Does denying the belief of sinlessness before Jesus' second coming justify unholy living? What does holiness mean and what does it look like?

38.2 MB