Two Cities Church

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. 2d ago

    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

  2. 3d ago

    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.

  3. Aug 3

    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

  4. Aug 2

    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.

  5. Jul 27

    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

  6. Jul 26

    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.

  7. Jul 20

    What 40 Years in Ministry Taught Larry Osborne About Building Healthy Churches - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E29

    What does it take to build a healthy church that lasts? In this episode of *Open Bible. Open Life.*, Pastor Spencer sits down with pastor, author, and church leader Larry Osborne to unpack the biggest lessons he's learned from more than 40 years of ministry. From growing one of the country's most influential churches to pioneering Community Groups and helping shape the modern multisite movement, Larry shares practical wisdom on what actually produces lasting health in a church and why many leaders focus on the wrong things. In this conversation, you'll discover: * The leadership lessons Larry learned through four decades of ministry * How Community Groups became a powerful tool for making disciples * Why your marriage is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children * How Christians can faithfully engage today's culture * Why the Bible should function more like a mirror than a pair of binoculars Whether you lead a church, serve on a ministry team, or simply want to grow as a follower of Jesus, this conversation is packed with biblical wisdom and practical insight for living and leading well. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who would benefit from the conversation.

    What 40 Years in Ministry Taught Larry Osborne About Building Healthy Churches - Open Bible, Open Life. S5E29

  8. Jul 19

    If God Loves You, Why Does Life Still Hurt? // Romans 8:18-25 - Future Glory

    Every one of us knows things aren't the way they're supposed to be. We see it in a broken world, broken relationships, broken bodies, and the unanswered questions that come when suffering enters our lives. In Romans 8:18-25, the Apostle Paul reminds us that our pain isn't meaningless. Creation is groaning. We are groaning. But our suffering is more like labor pains than a funeral. It's painful, but it's leading somewhere. As followers of Jesus, we don't ignore suffering or pretend it's easy. We endure it with hope, knowing that the glory God has promised far outweighs the pain we're experiencing today. In this message, you'll discover: - Why Christians still suffer even after becoming God's children - What it means that all creation is groaning - Why your pain has a purpose, and a due date - How future glory changes the way you face present suffering - Where lasting hope is found when life doesn't make sense - Whether you're grieving a loss, facing a difficult diagnosis, walking through unanswered prayers, or simply wondering why life hurts, Romans 8 reminds us that this broken world is not the end of the story.

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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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  • Creator
    Two Cities Church
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    344
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    Clean
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    © Two Cities Church 2026
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