Mercer Baptist Church

05/29/2026

Sermon Sneak Peek: Psalm 8:1 "O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens."

This week at Mercer Baptist Church is our special "Breathe" service where we will experience, embrace, and express worship and adoration for the majesty of God. Let's prepare our hearts and minds leading up to Sunday to bask in the glory of the King of kings and LORD of lords. All are welcomed. Service time is 10:30am. We hope to see you then.

05/25/2026

Sermon Review: 1 Peter 4:19 "Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good."

If there is a single verse that best sums up 1 Peter it is this one. He informs us there will be suffering in this fallen world. Yet we can trust the LORD's plan for our lives by living like citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven because He is faithful. We are Not Of This World and because of that we are free to commit our lives here to our King. May He bless you and your family this week.

05/22/2026

Sermon Sneak Peek: 1 Peter 4:1-2 "Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; (2) That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God."

This Sunday, 10:30am at Mercer Baptist Church, we dig into the mind of a citizen of Heaven. It is a mind like Christ's. Peter encourages us to "arm" ourselves with the mind of Christ then describes 10 characteristics of that mind. As we grow as disciples we become more Christlike in our thinking, feelings, and actions. This is the journey. May God bless you and your family today.

05/18/2026

Sermon Recap: 1 Peter 3:8-9 "Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. (9) Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing."

We are Not Of This World. We are citizens of the Kingdom of God. The LORD has been showing us through 1 Peter that we can live like the people of God in this fallen world. We are transformed by His love, grace, mercy, and power. We are equipped to be His ambassadors to those who do not know Him yet. This is our calling. This is our blessing. May God bless you and your family this week.

05/15/2026

Sermon Sneak Peek: 1 Peter 3:8 "Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind."

Peter brings his final encouragement to live holy lives in a hostile world. He reminds us that we are Not Of This World but that we are citizens of the Kingdom of God. As such we are called to live according to a godly code, one centered on Christ and others-focused. Join us this Sunday, 10:30am, at Mercer Baptist Church as we dig deep into the blessings of heavenly citizenship. May God bless you and your family.

05/13/2026

Renew & Revive: 1 Peter 2:16-17 "Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. (17) Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor."

As people Not Of This World we are free to live like citizens of the Kingdom of God. That means we are freed, commissioned, and empowered to honor everyone, love each other, and fear/reverence/worship/obey the LORD. This is to be the culture and atmosphere of the people of God. May the LORD bless you and your family this week.

05/11/2026

Sermon Review: 1 Peter 2:21 "For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in His steps."

We are Not Of This World. We are subjects of the Kingdom of God. We are not in His physical Kingdom yet but are called and empowered to live like it. We are give the LORD's example to follow while we are on assignment here. Holy living in a hostile world is not easy, but it is blessed and fulfilling. It also opens doors of opportunity to share Jesus with others. May God bless you and your family this week.

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

Mom wants you to join her at Church on Mother's Day. That's right, this Sunday is Mother's Day and what better way to celebrate than to join her at Church. Mercer Baptist Church in Mercer PA is studying 1 Peter as the Apostle diagrams how to live like citizens of Heaven in a fallen world. Service time is 10:30AM. 'Hope to see you tomorrow. Oh, and don't forget Sunday School at 9:30AM.

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05/08/2026

What do Mom’s want for Mother’s Day’s? For you to go to Church with her.

Sermon Sneak Peek: 1Pe 2:21-25 (25)"For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls."

Authority and Harmony are foundations for people Not Of This World living for the Kingdom of God. This Sunday we will cover 1 Peter 2:13-3:7 and look at the structure the LORD established for His people. It is not what many people think. Also, don't forget that this Sunday is Mother's Day.