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Mercy Hill Church
by Mercy Hill Church
Mercy Hill is a Christian community in the Milwaukee area that is committed to reaching out with a biblically based, culturally relevant message of God's love, mercy and transforming power. For more info visit mercyhill.org
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Walk Like Jesus | Be.Loved — 1 John 2:1-10
What does it actually look like to live as someone who is loved by Christ? In 1 John 2, John makes an important distinction: our sin is never something we should become comfortable with, but when we do sin, we have an Advocate in Jesus Christ. The Gospel doesn't give us permission to remain in...
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The Love We’ve Been Looking For | Be.loved — 1 John 1
What does it mean to be truly loved? From the moment we’re born, we carry a deep desire to be known, accepted, and loved. In 1 John 1, we see that the Apostle John discovered the love he had been searching for in a relationship with Jesus—and it changed the way he saw himself, God, and others.…
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Make Us One - The Call to Church Unity
Unity can sound like a nice idea. But Scripture presents it as something far more serious. Jesus prayed that His people would be one—and He connected that unity directly to the world believing that the Father sent Him. In this message, we explore why unity matters so deeply to the heart of God…
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Witness III: Speak — Proclaiming the Gospel
We have been SENT. We are meant to be SEEN. And now we are called to SPEAK. In the final message of our Witness series, we turn to Romans 10:13–17 and consider the importance of actually speaking the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul asks a series of questions that lead to a simple reality: people...
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Witness Pt. 2: Seen — What Does Your Life Say About Jesus?
We’ve been SENT by Jesus. But before people ever hear what we say about Christ, they often see how we live. In the second message of our Witness series, we look at 1 Peter 2:11–12 and Matthew 5:13–16 and consider what it means for our lives to be a visible witness to Jesus. Peter calls Christians...
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Witness Pt. 1: Sent
What does it actually mean to be a witness for Jesus? When we hear the word “missions,” we often think about missionaries traveling to other countries. But Jesus didn’t simply establish a missionary program—He created a missionary people. If you belong to Jesus, you have been sent by Jesus to…
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What Does My Baptism Mean? | Colossians 2:6–15
What does my baptism actually mean? In this message, we look at Colossians 2:6–15 to discover what baptism declares about our faith and what Jesus has accomplished for us. Baptism doesn't save us, and there is no power in the water itself. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. But...
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Hannah and the Posture of Surrender
What does surrender look like when the answer you’re praying for hasn’t come? In 1 Samuel 1, Hannah gives us a powerful picture of biblical surrender. Her circumstances had not changed. She was still waiting, still hurting, and still without the answer she desperately wanted. Yet after pouring…
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Your Story Is Still Being Written | Past Is Not Precedent (Part 4)
Have you ever felt like your biggest mistake, deepest wound, or darkest season is the defining chapter of your life? In the final message of the Past Is Not Precedent series, we discover the incredible truth that God doesn't simply forgive your past—He redeems it. Through 2 Corinthians 5:14–21,...
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Your Chains Are Not Your Future | Romans 6:1–14 | Past Is Not Precedent Part 3
Can people really change? Or will we always struggle with the same sins, fears, and habits? In Part 3 of our Past Is Not Precedent series, we dive into Romans 6 and discover the incredible truth that Jesus didn't just forgive our sin—He broke its power. Through Christ, you're no longer defined by...
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Your Wounds Are Not Your Master | Past Is Not Precedent (Part 2)
What do you do when the pain doesn't go away? Joseph's story reminds us that while our wounds are real, they don't have to rule our lives. In this message, we explore how God meets us in betrayal, injustice, and suffering—and how the gospel frees us from bitterness, teaches us to trust God's...
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Redemption Story | Past Is Not Precedent, Part 1
Your past may explain part of your story, but it doesn't have to define your future. In the first message of Past Is Not Precedent, we look at Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4. Her shame, failures, and brokenness seemed to define her identity—until she met Christ. Discover how...
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He Finished What He Started | When God Comes Down | Follow: The Story of the Exodus 40
God didn’t just bring Israel out—He came to dwell with them. In the final chapter of Exodus, the wilderness journey reaches its true climax: not land, not law, but the presence of God filling the tabernacle. After failure, restoration, and faithful obedience, the cloud descends and the glory of…
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The God of Glory and Grace | FOLLOW: The Story of the Exodus XXV | Exodus 34
When Moses asked God, "Show me Your glory," God's answer wasn't a display of power—it was a revelation of His character. In Exodus 34, God proclaims Himself as "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." This passage becomes one of the most important...
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The Greatest Gift Is God's Presence | FOLLOW: The Story of the Exodus 33
After Israel's rebellion with the golden calf, the question remains: Will God abandon His people? In Exodus 33, God offers Israel the Promised Land, victory, and blessing—but with one devastating difference: His presence will not go with them. Moses' response reveals one of the most important...
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When God Feels Silent: Idols, Waiting, and God's Mercy | Exodus 32
Israel had seen the plagues. Walked through the Red Sea. Eaten manna from heaven. Heard the voice of God at Sinai. And yet, while Moses was on the mountain, they built a golden calf. Exodus 32 reveals a sobering truth: the greatest obstacle to following God was never Pharaoh, Egypt, or the...
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The God Who Teaches Us to Live in His Presence | Exodus 30 | Follow: The Story of the Exodus XXII
God's goal was never simply to bring Israel out of Egypt—it was to bring them into His presence. In Exodus 30, God gives instructions for the altar of incense, the bronze basin, and the holy anointing oil. While these may seem like details about ancient worship, they reveal a powerful picture of...
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God Covers What Sin Exposes | Exodus 26 Explained | Follow: The Story of the Exodus XXI
What do curtains, coverings, and the tabernacle have to do with your life today? In Exodus 26, God gives detailed instructions for the construction of the tabernacle. At first glance, it may seem like an ancient blueprint filled with measurements and materials. But beneath the surface is a…
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How to Stop Resisting the Holy Spirit | Receive Power II
What does it truly mean to “receive power” from the Holy Spirit? In this message from Acts 2, we continue our Pentecost series Receive Power by examining Peter’s sermon after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The crowd asked, “What does this mean?” and Peter’s answer reveals the purpose of...
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You Will Receive Power | The Mission of the Holy Spirit
Before the power of Pentecost came, Jesus first told His disciples to wait. In this message, we look at Acts 1 & 2 to discover the true purpose of the Holy Spirit’s power. The Spirit was not given to glorify us, but to reveal Christ, empower His church for mission, and build up the body of...
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The God Who Dwells With His People | FOLLOW: The Story of Exodus 25 | George Flees | Mercy Hill Church
In Week 20 of our FOLLOW series through Exodus, guest preacher George Flees walks through Exodus 25 and the beginning of God’s instructions for the Tabernacle. Why did God ask Israel to build a sanctuary? Why were the offerings voluntary? What was the purpose of the Ark of the Covenant and the...
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Exodus 24 Explained: The Mediator, The Covenant, and Drawing Near to God | Follow XVIII
What does it actually mean to draw near to God? In Exodus 24, everything changes. After delivering His people and giving the Ten Commandments, God doesn’t just give instructions—He establishes a covenant, provides a mediator, and invites His people into His presence. This chapter reveals a…
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Justice That Reflects God | Follow: The Story of the Exodus XVIII
What does real justice actually look like? In Exodus 21–23, God takes the foundation of the Ten Commandments and applies it to everyday life—showing His people how to live in a way that reflects His character. These laws aren’t random or outdated. They reveal something deeper: who God is and how...
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Contentment Changes Everything | Follow: The Story of the Exodus XVII
We finish the Ten Commandments with a shift from behavior to the heart. In Exodus 20:15–17, God addresses stealing, lying, and coveting—but underneath all three is a deeper issue: discontentment. This message unpacks how discontentment drives what we take, how we twist truth, and what we…
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The God Who Protects Covenant Love - Follow: The Story of Exodus
The seventh commandment is about more than morality—it’s about what God values. In Exodus 20:14, we see that marriage is not just a relationship, but a covenant designed to reflect the faithful love of God. When that covenant is honored, it brings life, stability, and flourishing. When it’s…
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The Overcoming Life: Living in Resurrection Power | Easter 2026
The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in history—but it’s not just something to remember, it’s something to live in. On Easter morning, Jesus overcame sin, death, and the grave. And through Him, that same victory is extended to us. In this message, we explore what it means to move...
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They Praised Him… But Missed Him | Palm Sunday 2026
The crowd was loud. The praise was real. The moment looked like victory. But they still missed Him. On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem as King—but not the kind of King people expected. And while the crowds celebrate, Jesus sees what they cannot… and He weeps. In this message, we look at how...
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The Value of Life: More Than “Do Not Murder” | Follow: The Story of the Exodus XV
“You shall not murder.” Four simple words—but they carry one of the deepest truths in all of Scripture. As we continue Follow: The Story of the Exodus, we come to the sixth commandment in Exodus 20:13. In this message, Pastor Tommy shows us that this command is about far more than behavior—it...
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A Culture of Honor: Why the Fifth Commandment Still Matters | Follow: The Story of the Exodus XIV
As our series Follow: The Story of the Exodus continues, we arrive at the fifth commandment in Exodus 20:12: “Honor your father and your mother.” This command marks a turning point in the Ten Commandments. The first four commandments establish our relationship with God, but beginning with the…
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Why God Commands Us to Rest - Follow: The Story of the Exodus XIII
In the fourth commandment, God does something surprising—He commands His people to rest. In Exodus 20, the Sabbath is introduced as a sacred rhythm woven into creation and given to protect God’s people from the slavery of endless work. But the Sabbath is more than a day off. It is a weekly…
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The God Above All: Aligning Our Hearts with the First Three Commandments | Exodus 20:1–7 | Follow: The Story of the Exodus XII
As Israel stands at Mount Sinai, God does not begin with random rules — He begins with revelation. Before command comes covenant. Before requirement comes redemption. “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt.” Relationship comes before regulation. In this message, we explore the first...
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Honor: Restoring the Weight of God in Our Lives | Romans 1:18–25
In Romans 1, Paul exposes the root issue beneath sin: not just bad behavior, but dishonor. Humanity did not simply disobey — we exchanged. We traded the glory of the Creator for created things. And when God loses His rightful weight in our lives, something else always takes His place. In this...
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The God Who Calls Us to Holiness | Exodus 19:1–25 | Follow: The Story of Exodus XI
After rescuing Israel from slavery, God brings His people to Mount Sinai — and the story takes a decisive turn. The question is no longer Will God save His people? The question becomes What kind of people will they become? In Exodus 19 we see that salvation was never the finish line. God did not...
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Follow: The God Who Gives Wisdom Through Humility
This week in Follow: The Exodus Story, we were joined by guest speaker Dontae Brown, Mercy Hill’s Youth Ministries Director, teaching from Exodus 18. After the Red Sea and the wilderness provision, Israel enters a new phase of their journey—learning how to live as God’s people together. Through...
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Following God Through the Wilderness
What do you do when you obey God—and the path He leads you on is uncomfortable? In this message from Follow: The Exodus Story, we continue Israel’s journey beyond the Red Sea and into the wilderness. Though God has delivered His people from slavery, the road ahead quickly becomes hard. Thirst,...
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Keeping the Unity of the Spirit - The Gathering 2026
What does true unity in the Church actually look like—and where does it come from? In this message from Ephesians 4:1–6, Pastor Tommy Orlando calls Mercy Hill Church into a deeper, Spirit-led unity for the year ahead. This is not unity built on personality, preference, or policy, but a unity that...
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Prayer Is a Conversation, Not a Monologue
What should we expect when we pray? In this message, we continue our teaching during Fervent Week of Prayer by confronting a quiet but common form of spiritual complacency: prayer that speaks to God but never listens for Him. Drawing from multiple passages throughout Scripture—including Acts,...
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Why Pray If God Is Sovereign? | The Prayer of Faith, Part 2
If God is sovereign, does prayer really change anything?In Part 2 of The Prayer of Faith, we continue our teaching during Fervent Week of Prayer by asking a question many believers wrestle with but rarely answer clearly: What does prayer actually do? Rooted in James 5 and Jesus’ teaching in Luke...
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What Is Faith? | The Prayer of Faith, Pt. 1
What does the Bible actually mean when it talks about faith? As we begin our new series The Prayer of Faith, this message lays the foundation for understanding effective, biblical prayer as we prepare for our upcoming Fervent Week of Prayer. Drawing from James 5 and Hebrews 11, this sermon...
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My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation | Simeon and the Promise Fulfilled — Come and Behold Him
What does it mean to truly recognize Jesus? In this final message of our Advent series Come and Behold Him, we turn to the story of Simeon—a man whose entire life was shaped by waiting on a promise personally given by God. In Luke 2, Simeon is led by the Holy Spirit into the temple at just the...
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The True Light Has Come - Christmas Eve - Come and Behold Him
This sermon was recorded at our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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We Have Come to Worship Him | The Wise Men and True Worship — Come and Behold Him
In Week IV of our Advent series Come and Behold Him, we turn to Matthew 2:1–12 and the story of the wise men—Gentile seekers whose long journey culminated in a simple but profound declaration: “We have come to worship Him.” Unlike the quiet, personal announcements given to Mary and Joseph, or the...
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Glory to God, Peace on Earth: The Shepherds and the Purpose of Christmas — Come and Behold Him
This week in our Advent series Come and Behold Him, we turn to the shepherds—the first public witnesses to the birth of Christ—and the angelic announcement that reveals the true purpose of Christmas. When the heavens opened over the fields of Bethlehem, the angels proclaimed a message that still...
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Come & Behold Him Pt. 2 - Joseph
This week in our Advent series Come and Behold Him, we turn from Mary’s encounter with the angel to the story of Joseph—a man standing at a crossroads, called to courageously step into God’s redemptive plan. While Mary’s calling required her to trust God with a circumstance she could not change,...
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Come and Behold Him (Wk 1): Mary
As we begin our Advent series, Come and Behold Him, we step into the four weeks of anticipation and preparation that mark the arrival of Jesus Christ. Advent isn’t just a countdown to Christmas—it is a reenactment of the longing, hope, and expectation that filled the people of God for generations...
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Follow: The Story of the Exodus | Exodus 13:17–14:9
When God leads His people out of Egypt, He doesn’t take them on the shortest or most obvious route. Instead, He guides them the long way — into detours, delays, and even places that look impossible. Why? Because God is not just getting Israel out of Egypt… He is forming them to follow Him.In this...
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Follow: The Story of Exodus | The Lamb Who Saves | Exodus 11–12
This week in our series Follow: The Story of Exodus, we step into one of the most profound moments in all of Scripture—the Passover. As God brings the final plague upon Egypt, He reveals His ultimate authority over life and death…and the way of salvation that would echo for generations. In Exodus...
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When God Confronts Our Idols - Follow: The Story of Exodus | Exodus 7–10 |
What if the obstacles in your life aren’t punishment—but God exposing what you trust more than Him? In Exodus 7–10, God unleashes the plagues of Egypt—not as random acts of judgment, but as a divine confrontation with false gods. Each plague tears down an idol Egypt trusted for life, pleasure,...
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Follow: The Story of Exodus | When Obedience Meets Opposition | Exodus 5–6
Sometimes, following God makes life harder before it gets better. In Exodus 5–6, Moses obeys God’s call — and immediately faces resistance, disappointment, and doubt. But even in the weight of opposition, God is working. When the burden gets heavier, it’s not because He’s forgotten you — it’s...
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Follow: The Story of Exodus IV from Exodus 4:1–18
Many believers live forgiven but not free. We believe Jesus can save—but struggle to believe He can truly set us free. In Exodus 4, Moses stands before God still bound by doubt and fear, yet God reveals His power through three signs that foreshadow the Gospel: authority over sin, healing from...
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Mercy Hill is a Christian community in the Milwaukee area that is committed to reaching out with a biblically based, culturally relevant message of God's love, mercy and transforming power. For more info visit mercyhill.org
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