Two Cities Church

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Weekly Messages from Two Cities Church in Winston Salem NC. Hear from Pastor Kyle Mercer and others as they walk through books of the Bible chapter by chapter and verse by verse. You can find out all about Two Cities Church at TwoCitiesChurch.net

  1. 5 days ago

    From Mexico City to Sending Missionaries: Luke's Story - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E33

    Have you ever wondered if God might be calling you to missions, but had no idea how you're supposed to know? In this episode of Open Bible. Open Life., Pastor Kyle sits down with Luke Tatum, Two Cities Church's first Journeyman missionary, to talk about what it actually looks like to discern a call to global missions and take the next step. Luke's path wasn't always obvious. He went from studying at Washington State and Wake Forest to spending two years as a missionary in Mexico City, arriving in one of the world's largest cities without speaking Spanish and eventually becoming fluent in the language. Now on staff at Two Cities, Luke is helping others discern whether God is leading them toward midterm or long-term missions and preparing them to faithfully take their next step. In this episode, you'll hear about: - How to begin discerning whether God may be calling you to global missions - Why living on mission starts before you ever move overseas - Luke's journey from Washington State and Wake Forest to Mexico City - How Luke went from zero Spanish to functional fluency in about five months - The real sacrifices and challenges that come with missionary life - Why the local church is essential for developing, sending, and shepherding missionaries Whether you've seriously considered becoming a missionary or simply want to understand how God guides His people toward the nations, this conversation offers a practical look at discernment, preparation, and taking your next step. Subscribe to this channel for more conversations about bringing God's Word and work into everyday life.

    From Mexico City to Sending Missionaries: Luke's Story - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E33

  2. 6 days ago

    Why Doesn't God Save Everyone? // Romans 9:14-24 - Sovereign

    Does God choose who is saved? Is that fair? And if God is sovereign over salvation, are people still responsible for how they respond to Him? In Romans 9:14-24, Pastor Kyle walks through one of the most debated passages in the Bible, exploring election, God’s justice, the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart, and the mystery of God’s sovereignty. At the center of the passage is a truth that changes the way we think about salvation: "no one is owed God’s mercy." If God gave us only what we deserved, none of us would be saved. The surprising thing is not that God doesn’t show mercy to everyone, but that He shows mercy to anyone. In this message, you’ll discover: - Why God’s sovereignty in salvation does not make Him unjust - What the Bible means when it says God hardened Pharaoh’s heart - How human responsibility and God’s sovereignty fit together - Why mercy cannot be demanded or deserved - What the potter and clay illustration teaches us about God - Why the doctrine of election should produce humility, worship, assurance, and evangelism rather than pride or passivity - How to respond when Scripture leaves us with mystery we cannot completely explain Romans 9 does not answer every question we may have about predestination and election. Instead, it confronts our tendency to put God on trial and invites us to trust that He is both completely sovereign and completely just.

  3. 10 Aug

    They Moved Overseas for Missions. Then Everything Changed. - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E32

    What happens when the life you spent years preparing for suddenly comes to an end? In this episode of *Open Bible. Open Life.*, Pastor Kyle sits down with Matt Hartford to hear his journey from a college student at NC State with a "holy ambition" for missions to moving his family to Central Asia to plant churches among unreached people groups. Matt shares what it took to discern that calling, prepare for the mission field, and eventually move his young family across the world. But two and a half years later, everything changed when his infant son was diagnosed with a serious heart condition that forced their family to come home. From the excitement of being sent overseas to what Matt describes as the "death of a dream," he offers a candid look at the realities of missionary life and the heartbreak of leaving a place and people his family had grown to love. He also shares what it looks like to trust God's providence when your plans are completely upended and continue living out the Great Commission in a very different season of life. In this episode, you'll hear about: - How Matt went from an NC State student to a missionary in Central Asia - How to discern a calling to cross-cultural missions - The role short-term mission trips played in confirming his calling - What it was like to grieve the loss of a dream they had spent years pursuing - How every Christian can take a next step toward God's global mission Subscribe for more conversations like this!

    They Moved Overseas for Missions. Then Everything Changed. - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E32

  4. 9 Aug

    How Should Christians Respond to Unbelief? // Romans 9:1-13 - Sovereign

    We cannot just have the Paul’s theology, we need to have his tears and his burden for the lost. In Romans 9, unbelief isn't approached as a theological problem to solve. Rather, Paul is heartbroken over people he loves who are far from Christ. But their unbelief also raises some difficult questions. Israel had every spiritual advantage, yet many still rejected Jesus. Had God’s promises failed? And what does that reveal about how salvation actually works? In Romans 9:1-13, Pastor Kyle explores God’s faithfulness, human unbelief, and the sovereignty of God in salvation. In this message, you’ll discover: - Why Christians should be brokenhearted over people who don’t know Jesus - Why you can be surrounded by spiritual privileges and still not have spiritual life - What it means to be “religiously lost” - Why human unbelief does not mean God’s promises have failed - How Romans 9 begins to challenge the way we think about God’s sovereignty and salvation - Why difficult truths about God should lead us to humility, worship, and a willingness to let Scripture change us Romans 9 may raise questions we can’t answer easily, but Paul shows us how to enter those questions with both conviction and compassion: trusting God’s Word while asking him to give us a heart for those who don’t yet know Christ.

  5. 3 Aug

    The Missing Step Before You Can Lead Others - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E31

    What does it take to grow as a disciple of Jesus and lead others in doing the same? In this episode of Open Bible. Open Life., Pastor Spencer sits down with Pastor Kyle Mercer to explore why learning to follow well is the foundation for becoming the kind of leader others want to follow. Drawing from years of ministry experience, Pastor Kyle introduces a simple framework for spiritual growth: Follow. Lead. Multiply. Whether you're leading in your home, your workplace, your church, or simply wondering what your next step with Jesus should be, this conversation offers a biblical vision for growing in influence without skipping the process. In this episode, you'll hear about: - Why following always comes before leading - The difference between obedience, sacrifice, and surrender - How to develop the character needed for lasting influence - Why leadership always involves pain, and how to handle it well - What separates a leader from a multiplier - How to build people instead of simply building a platform If you're looking to grow as a follower of Jesus and become someone who faithfully influences others, this conversation is for you. Be sure to subscribe for more conversations that help you bring God's Word into everyday life.

    The Missing Step Before You Can Lead Others - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E31

  6. 2 Aug

    Can Anything Make God Stop Loving You? // Romans 8:31-39 - Future Glory

    Every relationship you've ever had has had conditions. People leave. Friendships end. Marriages fail. Families disappoint. We learn from experience that love always has a limit. So, what about God's love? In this message, Pastor Kyle walks through the five questions the Apostle Paul asks in Romans 8:31-39 to show why followers of Jesus can have unshakable confidence in God's love. This message answers these questions: - If God is for us, who can really be against us? - Will God really give us everything we need? - Who can accuse those God has justified? - Who can condemn those Christ has saved? - Can anything separate us from the love of God? Whether you're carrying shame, walking through suffering, or wondering if you've gone too far, this message will remind you that if you belong to Christ, nothing can separate you from the love of God.

  7. 27 Jul

    Why Every Leader Needs a Season of Rest - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E30

    What does it take to lead a church for the long haul while staying spiritually and relationally healthy? In this episode of Open Bible. Open Life., Pastor Kyle Mercer returns from his first sabbatical in over a decade to share the life-changing lessons he learned during his eight-week season of rest. From the emotional reality of stepping away from the pulpit to the deep impact of intentional time with family, Kyle offers a candid look at why "strengthening yourself in the Lord" is essential for anyone in a season of leadership or intense service. He reflects on how this time away wasn't just a break, but a necessary investment in his long-term health. Whether you're leading a church, a business, your family, or simply feeling stretched thin, this episode offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for living and leading from a healthier place. In this episode, we discuss: - Why every leader needs intentional seasons of rest - What an eight-week sabbatical revealed about life and leadership - How slowing down can deepen your relationship with God - Why your family deserves the best of you, not what's left of you - The surprising value of hobbies, gratitude, and healthy rhythms - What it looks like to lead with a long-term perspective instead of living at a relentless pace If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that it’s okay to step back so they can step forward.

    Why Every Leader Needs a Season of Rest - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E30

  8. 26 Jul

    What "All Things Work Together for Good" Actually Means // Romans 8:26-30 - Future Glory

    Can you really trust that God is working all things together for your good? Romans 8:28 is one of the most quoted verses in the Bible, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. In Romans 8:26-30, the Apostle Paul reminds us that God's promise isn't that everything that happens to us is good. It's that God is actively working through every joy, every disappointment, every unanswered prayer, and every season of suffering to accomplish our ultimate good: making us more like Christ. Even when you don't know what to pray, the Holy Spirit is praying for you. Even when you can't see what God is doing, he is still at work. And even when life doesn't make sense, you can trust that he will finish what he started. In this message, you'll discover: - What Romans 8:28 actually means in its full context - How the Holy Spirit helps you when you don't know what to pray - What "all things work together for good" really means - Why God can use both suffering and success to accomplish his purposes - How to trust God's heart when you can't see his hand Whether you're walking through suffering, wrestling with unanswered prayers, or wondering if God is really at work, Romans 8 reminds us that nothing in the life of a believer is wasted. God is faithfully working every part of your story toward your ultimate good and his glory.

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Weekly Messages from Two Cities Church in Winston Salem NC. Hear from Pastor Kyle Mercer and others as they walk through books of the Bible chapter by chapter and verse by verse. You can find out all about Two Cities Church at TwoCitiesChurch.net

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    Two Cities Church
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    345
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    © Two Cities Church 2026
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