Qualified - Mercy Road Church Northwest

Sharing Your Message In the Mess

October 20, 2024 • Sam Bodnar • John 4

Pastor Sam Bodnar explores how God still qualifies us for ministry in the midst of our mess, by unpacking the story of the woman at the well.

Paul: God Can Use All of You

September 29, 2024 • Nick Wise • Acts 9:1–22

Pastor Nick looks at the story of Paul to address how we often view our past as something that makes us unqualified, but how God often desires to use those very things for ministry. 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

Peter: The Call Is Still The Same

September 22, 2024 • Mady Wise • Luke 5:1–11

Pastor Mady looks at the story of Peter, his denial of Jesus, and his reinstatement as a disciple to remind believers that despite our worst mistake, the call is still the same. Luke 5: 8-10 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus' knees and said, "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!" For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken... Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will fish for people."

Gideon: Trust vs. Clarity

September 15, 2024 • Nick Wise • Judges 6:11–40

Pastor Nick looks at the story of Gideon to address our ever-increasing need for clarity and encourage us to become people of trust. Judges 6:14-15 The Lord turned to him and said, :Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian's hand. Am I not sending you?" "Pardon me, my lord," Gideon replied, "but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family."

David: God Looks at the Heart

September 8, 2024 • Nick Wise • 1 Samuel 16:7

Pastor Nick examines some stories and habits of King David in 1 and 2 Samuel to encourage people toward a life of repeated repentance. 1 Samuel 16:7 "The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."