The first part of the sermon is about Hurricane Irma and leads into the Gospel focusing on God's grace and mercy.

After the Peter's confession Jesus said on this Rock I will build my Church - the church is more than an noun - it is living and active...

Mercy is a verb not noun. God gives mercy to all who seek Him with a true heart not what you were. He came for all not just some.

Elijah ran for his life, Peter's fear nearly sank him, our fears hinder our God-given potential, robs us of life's delight and joys,...