Mercy Church Podcast

Pastor Spence preaches on the importance of dating within a Christian context, emphasizing that dating has the ultimate purpose of finding a spouse. He explains that both marriage and singleness are valuable seasons from God, encouraging singles not to rush but to seek a partner who shares their faith and commitment to growth in Christlikeness. The message also highlights the significance of commu...

Pastor Darrick preached on what God’s Word says about parenting, emphasizing that everyone in the congregation participates in some form of parenting, whether through biological, spiritual, or community roles. He highlighted the essential nature of training children in the ways of God and provided five practical ways to parent with purpose, including daily prayer, teaching God’s Word, and protecti...

Pastor Spence highlights the importance of trusting God and living according to His wisdom, particularly in the context of parenting. He emphasizes that children are a gift from God, and parents are responsible for guiding them toward a relationship with God. Through discipline, teaching, and prayer, parents should seek to model a life that reflects trust in God, reminding the congregation that wh...

Pastor Spence explains that God calls us to view work as a form of worship, highlighting that work was a part of the original design of creation before sin entered the world. He expounds upon this idea with Biblical evidence that work is not meant to be viewed as a necessary evil or sole source of identity, but because of sin, work often leads to frustrations, challenges, and disappointments that...

Pastor Spence introduces our new sermon series in the book of Proverbs, which will focus on what God's Word says about various aspects of life, with today’s theme being government. Throughout the sermon, Pastor Spence emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord and understanding that while government is corrupted by sin, God instituted it to promote human flourishing. Finally, he urges the c...

Pastor Spence exhorts us to live a life worthy of the gospel and shows us how God's Word helps us work toward this lifestyle. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons .  Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, and is led by Pastor Spence Shelton. We would love for you to join us on Sunday mornings a...

Julius Tennal, Pastor of International Missions at The Summit Church, shares his burden for each of us to join in God’s mission to save the lost. He looks to Revelation to help us understand the outcome of the calling we have received here and now. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons .  Mercy Chu...

Pastor Spence continues in our missions series and shows us three types of people who want to follow Jesus but prioritize other things first and helps us learn from each of them. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons .  Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, and is led by Pastor Spence Shelton....

Pastor Darrick teaches about The Great Commission, explaining that we are each called to make disciples and giving us confidence and instruction on how to do exactly that! Depending on which campus of Mercy Church you attended this morning, you heard Pastor Darrick, Pastor Mike, or Pastor Scott preach on The Great Commission. Since we are a sending church that trains pastors and future church-plan...

Pastor Scott teaches about The Great Commission, explaining the call to make disciples everywhere and showing us how we can be effective disciple-makers as senders or goers. Depending on which campus of Mercy Church you attended this morning, you heard Pastor Darrick, Pastor Mike, or Pastor Scott preach on The Great Commission. Since we are a sending church that trains pastors and future church-pl...

Pastor Mike teaches about The Great Commission, calling us to first recognize that Jesus is with us as we go and then exhorting us to follow Jesus' instructions to make disciples. Depending on which campus of Mercy Church you attended this morning, you heard Pastor Darrick, Pastor Mike, or Pastor Scott preach on The Great Commission. Since we are a sending church that trains pastors and future chu...

We gathered as one church in one location at Ovens Auditorium to celebrate God’s faithfulness to us over the past nine years and kicked off a sermon series that will help us take our next steps in following Jesus as we look ahead to the years ahead. Pastor Spence begins our series with an exhortation from Isaiah 6 to pray, “Here I am, Lord. Send me, and consider how we can join God in His great pu...

Pastor Spence concludes our series in Exodus, highlighting that the wilderness is God's workshop. God calls Israel, and by extension, the church, to be a treasured possession and a kingdom of priests tasked with connecting people to Him while living out their identity as a distinct and holy community. We are reminded that love precedes obedience and that our collective worship is essential for our...

In Exodus 18, we see how Moses shares what God has done for him with his father-in-law, Jethro, and are encouraged by how we can share our story of what God has done for us with others! If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons .  Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, and is led by Pastor Spence Sh...

Pastor Mike continues in our Exodus series with a sermon on fighting our battles by recognizing both the spiritual and physical aspects of the battle, relying on other believers when we’re ready to give up, and looking ahead to the ultimate victory that is already won in Christ Jesus. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at me...

Pastor Scott continues our Exodus series with a sermon on how we can fight external battles God's way - by relying on God, prayer, community, and remembering God's past faithfulness to us. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons .  Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, and is led by Pastor Spence...

Pastor Darrick continues in our Exodus series with a sermon on how to fight our battles by relying on God's present provision, leaning into gospel-centered friendships, and recalling God's past faithfulness to us. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons .  Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, an...

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, the Israelites face a lack of resources in the wilderness. Once again, they complain about their circumstances to Moses, quickly forgetting that God has already demonstrated His ability to provide for their lack. Pastor Spence emphasizes that our present thirst can often blind us to God’s past provision in our own lives. If you missed previous weeks...

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, we learn about God’s provision of manna for the Israelites and understand how this example of provision can encourage us in the midst of the difficult times we experience today. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons .  Mercy Church is located in Char...

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, he highlights Israel's song in Chapter 15 as evidence that humanity was created to praise God, especially through singing. Throughout the sermon, he focuses on why we sing, what we sing about, and how we sing. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons . ...

Pastor Spence uses the Israelites' passage through the Red Sea as an example of how God is still with us in our unknowns and uncertainties. When God calls us to decisions that may feel backward to the word, He uses these seasons to do something in our lives that ultimately brings him glory and reveals Himself as the one, true God. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here!...

Pastor Brett invites us to trust God's wisdom, promises, and presence. He emphasizes the importance of trusting God in unexpected challenges, using the Israelites' journey through the wilderness as an example. Pastor Brett highlights that God's wisdom surpasses human understanding and urges listeners to hold on to His promises. He encourages us to trust in God's unwavering character, reassuring us...

Pastor Scott encourages listeners to trust in God's wisdom despite unclear paths, to believe in His promises, and to rely on His constant presence. The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God for guidance and transformation in our lives. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons .  M...

Pastor Darrick highlights God's promised presence, emphasizing trust in God's unchanging promises and rest in His constant presence. He illustrates how God's guidance may lead us on detours for our own good and provides confidence and hope in overcoming life's challenges. Through this sermon, he offers a roadmap to finding comfort in God's faithfulness. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you c...

Pastor Mike discusses the importance of remembering God's acts of mercy in our lives. The sermon dives into the story of Israel's exodus from Egypt and emphasizes the need to remember God's deliverance amidst life's trials. He encourages giving our best to God, recognizing His strength, and holding onto hope for the promised land like the Israelites in the wilderness. If you missed previous weeks’...