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.

Nothing Can Separate

Nelson Mercado

Mar 23, 2024

Have you ever thought that God has given up on you because of the many times that you have failed Him? Perhaps you have convinced yourself that God no longer loves you. Is it possible that His love is dependent on us? Join us as we share a beautiful story of grace.

The Remnant of her Seed

Nelson Mercado

Mar 2, 2024

Seventh-day Adventists often refer to themselves as "The Remnant." But, how do they know? The Bible provides three characteristics to help us properly identify God's end-time remnant. Join us as we discover them in the Book of Revelation.

Two Dimensions

Nelson Mercado

Feb 24, 2024

Most Christians understand the concept of "Righteousness by Faith." However, according to the apostle Paul, this concept has two important dimensions. Join us as we explore the meaning of "The just shall live by faith."

Identity Crisis

Nelson Mercado

Feb 3, 2024

In the context of the time of the end it can be very frustrating not knowing who one is. Do you know who you are? Or, are you having an IDENTITY CRISIS?

Tap into the POWER

Nelson Mercado

Jan 20, 2024

There are times when everything in our lives seems to go from bad to worse. Times when we feel spiritually weak, and it may seem that God is far from us. We need a source of power; but where can we find it?

Become a Threat

Nelson Mercado

Jan 13, 2024

Religious persecution is a painful and sad reality for many Christians around the world. Why, then, is it that persecution seems, to a great degree, to slumber in America?

The Promise of LOVE

Nelson Mercado

Dec 16, 2023

God's LOVE for the world was first manifested in the birth of Jesus in the manger. How will we manifest the love of God to those around us?

The Promise of JOY

Nelson Mercado

Dec 9, 2023

Are you someone who displays JOY? Are you someone who knows the JOYS that come at Christmas? What is the reason for that JOY?

The Promise of Peace

Nelson Mercado

Dec 2, 2023

On the first Christmas God promised: "Glory to God in the highest, and PEACE, goodwill toward men." Yet peace is the last thing we have in our world. Is peace even possible? Yes, and the Bible tells us why.

The Promise of HOPE

Nelson Mercado

Nov 25, 2023

Hope is at the center of the Christmas Story, but, what is our hope founded upon?

35.9 MB

A Corporate Problem

Nelson Mercado

Oct 21, 2023

Do our giving habits only affect us, or could they affect the entire congregation? Join us as we study a well-known story in the book of Joshua.

55.9 MB

The Freedom of Forgiveness

Nelson Mercado

Oct 7, 2023

What if God forgave us in the same way we forgive others? Is there a danger in not forgiving others?

54.0 MB

Overwhelming Forgiveness

Nelson Mercado

Sep 30, 2023

Many Christians struggle with forgiveness. Is being “forgiving” an attribute that we should have? What constitutes true forgiveness and how important is it?

63.1 MB

Present Truth Series: Warning! Avoid the Mark! Part III

Nelson Mercado

Jul 15, 2023

The final presentation of the Present Truth Series. Now that we have identified the two beasts of Revelation 13, What is the Image of the Beast, and how does this lead to the implementation of the Mark of the Beast? What is the Mark of the Beast?

63.0 MB

Present Truth Series: Warning! Avoid the Mark Part II

Nelson Mercado

Jul 8, 2023

The continuation of the Present Truth Series, we will focus our study on the Third Angel's Message and unmask the "Mark of the Beast." Who is the 2nd beast?

41.7 MB

Present Truth Series: Warning, Avoid the Mark! Part I

Nelson Mercado

Jul 1, 2023

The continuation of the Present Truth Series, we will focus our study on the Third Angel's Message and unmask the "Mark of the Beast."

49.0 MB

A Voice above the Waters

Nelson Mercado

Jun 24, 2023

17.8 MB

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.

36.3 MB

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?

67.9 MB

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.

49.4 MB