Show Notes
Dr. Derwin L. Gray – Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina
In this series, we will hear from various pastors across the country as they encourage Hope Community Church by explaining how we are part of a bigger picture. We are not alone. Rather, we are in a movement of God that has been growing for thousands of years beyond ethnicity, beyond generation and beyond location.
Merciful people are happy people. People who lack mercy lack happiness.
Are you merciful? Mercy is God’s compassion on people.
Jesus tells us that we will have trouble in this world, but He has overcome this world. (
John 16:33)
The most significant times in our lives are often found at the footstools of someone giving us mercy.
Being a merciful person means: Loving God by loving people you are not supposed to love.
Being a merciful person means: That every human being is your neighbor.
Being a merciful person means: That you cross ethnic, cultural and religious barriers to help hurting people.
Where has the compassion of Christianity gone?
Treat people like Jesus died for them.
If Jesus tasted death for everyone, how dare we not love everyone?
Being a merciful person means: That you are willing to count the cost of loving your neighbor.
The work of the church is to be a multiethnic family going into the world to share about God’s grace. (
Ephesians 2:13-16)
Merciful people are happy people.
Merciful people are the people who change the world.
Love people because God loves you.
What is Hope Community Church?
Welcome to the Hope Community Church! Hope is a multi-site church community with locations around the Triangle in Raleigh, Apex, Northwest Cary, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina. We are here to love you where you are and encourage you to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ! We strive to speak the truth of the Bible in a way that is easy to understand, helpful in your current life circumstances, and encouraging. No matter who you are or where you come from, you are welcome here!