Mercy Spokane: Sermons

Mercy's Mirror | Matthew 7:1-12

Mercy’s Mirror Guest Preacher: Nigel Hunter Text: Matthew 7:1–12 In one of Jesus’ most quoted teachings, “Judge not, that you be not judged,” we are invited to examine not only how we see others, but how we see ourselves before God. Guest preacher Nigel Hunter opens Matthew 7:1–12 by showing that Jesus is not calling us to abandon discernment, but to approach others with humility, self-examination, patience, and mercy. Before we try to remove the speck from another person’s eye, Jesus calls us to see the log in our own. This is not meant to paralyze us with guilt, but to free us from self-righteousness and remind us that the standard by which we are judged has been fully met in Christ. From judgment and hypocrisy to prayerful dependence and the Golden Rule, this sermon reminds us that Christian witness is not about forcing others to conform to our standards, but about bearing witness to the mercy of Jesus. As those who have received grace, we are called to move toward others with the same patience, generosity, and compassion our Father has shown to us. Key Themes: Judgment, hypocrisy, self-examination, mercy, evangelism, prayer, patience, the Golden Rule, Christian witness Scripture: Matthew 7:1–12

Prodigal Grace | Luke 15:11-32

Title: Prodigal Grace Preacher: Nigel Hunter Text: Luke 15:11–32 Episode Description: In this sermon from Luke 15:11–32, guest preacher Nigel Hunter walks through Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son, showing that the story is not merely about one rebellious younger brother, but about two lost sons and the extravagant grace of the Father. The younger son rejects his father openly, squanders his inheritance, and returns home hoping only to be treated as a servant. The older son stays near the father, but his obedience has become transactional, resentful, and self-righteous. Both sons want the father’s gifts more than the father himself. Through this familiar parable, we are invited to see the heart of God: a Father who runs toward the lost, restores sons and daughters to honor, and calls his people to extend the same grace to others. Jesus is the true and better brother, the one who obeys where the younger son rebelled and loves where the older son could not.

Welcomed by God | Romans 15:1-7

What does biblical hospitality really mean? In Romans 15:1–7, Paul calls the church to “welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Hospitality is more than entertaining friends or hosting people who are already like us. It is the gospel-shaped practice of welcoming the stranger, bearing with the weak, and making room for those who are different. Because Christ welcomed us when we were strangers and sinners, we now welcome others with patience, love, and hope. This kind of hospitality builds up the church, displays the power of the gospel, and teaches a divided world to sing with one voice to the glory of God. Scripture: Romans 15:1–7 Preacher: Rev. Dr. Tommy Allen Church: Mercy Spokane

The Secret of Contentment | Philippians 4:10-20

What does it mean to be truly content? In Philippians 4:10–20, Paul writes from prison and explains that contentment is not something found on the other side of better circumstances. It is something learned in the middle of every circumstance. In this sermon, we look at Paul’s “secret” of contentment: not self-sufficiency, but Christ-sufficiency. Because believers are in Christ, they can endure both abundance and need, plenty and hunger, highs and lows. That same gospel contentment also frees us to live with boldness, take risks for the kingdom, and practice generous, sacrificial giving. Paul reminds the Philippians that their generosity was more than financial support. It was partnership in the gospel, fruit credited to their account, and a fragrant offering pleasing to God. And behind all of this stands the promise that God will supply every need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Preached by: Rev Tommy Allen Date: 6/7/26 Episode Tags / Keywords Philippians, Philippians 4, contentment, Christian contentment, generosity, giving, gospel partnership, Christ-sufficiency, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 4:19, stewardship, Christian sermon, Mercy Spokane, Reformed sermon, Presbyterian sermon

The Antidote to Anxiety | Philippians 4:1-9

How is anxiety like a disease? It spreads. In Philippians 4:1–9, Paul addresses conflict in the church at Philippi and shows us how the gospel speaks directly to anxiety, control, disagreement, and peace. Rather than avoiding the conflict between Euodia and Syntyche, Paul names it, reminds them of their shared purpose in the gospel, and calls the church to help. From there, he teaches that the antidote to anxiety is not control, but prayer, supplication, thanksgiving, and trust in the sovereignty of God. Paul does not promise that life will become easy or that we will regain control. He promises something better: the peace of God will guard us, and the God of peace will be with us. Rev. Tommy Allen 5/31/26 Philippians, Anxiety, Peace of God, Prayer, Christian Conflict, Church Unity, Gospel, Mercy Spokane, Sermon, Reformed Theology