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The Tossing of the Waves

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Feb 14, 2026

Spiritual immaturity is a significant issue within the church, leading to confusion, division, and disunity. It is imperative that we take action to address and correct this. But what can we do?

One in Christ

Dr. Frank Michello

Nov 22, 2025

International Sabbath

Something for Nothing

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Aug 16, 2025

59.1 MB

Many individuals within the church are aligning themselves politically based on what they hear from the media as compared to interpretations of end-time prophecies. However, this raises the question of whether there is manipulation at play.

48.14 MB

Honoring Mom

Pastor Nelson Mercado

May 11, 2024

Being a mom is an intense gig. It does not pay well, and there is little gratitude or recognition for the job. Because of this, they deserve to be honored. How can we honor our moms and mothers in general?

39.83 MB

You are a Minister

Pastor Joel Sutherland

Aug 5, 2023

You are called to do the work of ministry! But what does that mean? And how do you even get started? This week, we will listen in as the Apostle Paul shares about a gift that Jesus gives which edifies us and equips us for the work of ministry! As a result, we will reach a unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God.

The Gift Is In Your Hand

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Mar 12, 2022

God has given each person a gift that they are to share with others to help advance His agenda. They are called "spiritual gifts." What are they, why are they important, and will you use them? Join us as we study the writings of Paul in Rom. 12, 1 Cor. 12, and Eph. 4.

38.36 MB

Put Your Gear On!

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Sep 11, 2021

Firefighters need protective gear to be effective and safe. As Christians, we are in the middle of a war and we too need protective gear. What is the Christian uniform?

59.78 MB

Loving Submission

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Jan 16, 2021

God created marriage in Eden to be a life long blessing between a man and a woman. But what does submission have to do with a life long happy marriage? What does submission look like?

61.35 MB

Richer Than You Think

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Sep 21, 2019

Praise and Worship Nate Hatcher, Sr.

Introit: Surely the Presence

*Invocation Pastor Nelson Mercado
*Hymn 476 Burdens are Lifted at Calvary
Prayer Song He Is Here (On Screen)
**Intercessory Prayer Brian Wilcox
Tithe & Love Offerings Brent Cordis

Church Budget: Ministries & Operations

Offertory Pat Ward & Marjie Johns
Scripture Reading Eula Sibrel

Ephesians 1:7

Music Meditation Darlene Jean-Phillippe
Through the Word Pastor Mercado

“Richer Than You Think”
COMMUNION SERVICE

Ordinance of Humility (break for foot washing service)
Children’s Story (at sanctuary front Dawn Blackshear
Congregation Reconvenes in Sanctuary for Lord’s Supper
Reception of Emblem of Bread Prayer by Pastor Mercado
Reception of Emblem of Wine Prayer by Daniel Aluoch
*Hymn 462 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!
*Benediction Pastor Nelson Mercado
Postlude Marjie Johns

*Congregation please stand

**Congregation please kneel