Mercy Church Podcast

As we pick back up in our Fight for the Family series, Pastor Spence preaches on fighting for your marriage from Ephesians 5:22-33. He emphasizes the purpose of marriage is to reflect the relationship between Christ and the Church, demonstrating sacrificial love and mutual submission. He urges couples to adopt a posture of serving one another by asking, "How can I serve you today?" Hosted by Simpl...

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 at one of our three campuses across the greater Charlotte area! For current service times and campus locations, please visit me...

Pastor Spence kicks off our new mini-series on the importance of relationships within the church and how they shape our lives, particularly focusing on godly friendships. Using Ephesians 5, he highlights the necessity of walking wisely through life, prioritizing godly friendships that encourage and challenge us in our walk with Jesus. He encourages us with practical steps for fostering these relat...

Pastor Spence's Easter sermon emphasizes the significance of the resurrection found in Matthew 28, declaring that Jesus lives and the power of that truth can change 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 .  Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, and is led by Pastor Spence Shelton. We woul...

Pastor Mikes's Good Friday sermon reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. 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 at one of our three campuses across the greater...

Pastor Scott's Good Friday sermon reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. 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 at one of our three campuses across the greater...

Pastor Darrick's Good Friday sermon emphasizes the importance of standing in awe of Jesus by reflecting on His crucifixion. 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 at...

Pastor Spence dives into Romans 8, highlighting the powerful promise that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus and underscoring the significance of having the Holy Spirit live within believers to empower their walk with God. He examines the difference between a mindset focused on self versus one set on the Spirit, emphasizing that the Spirit helps Christians lead lives that fulfill G...

Pastor Spence emphasizes the internal struggle Christians face between desires for good and evil, as highlighted in Romans chapter seven. He explains that our union with Christ is key to overcoming sin struggles, as it allows us to bear fruit for God and live in freedom from the law's penalties. He discusses the importance of understanding our sinful nature and the need for ongoing confession, rep...

Pastor Rashard teaches on the transformation that occurs in a person’s identity upon accepting Christ, paralleling it to a bride's transition into marriage. Through Romans 6:15-23, he explains that believers have been made new and are called to live differently, under grace instead of the law, which gives them the power to resist sin. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them h...

Pastor Darrick uses Romans 6:15-23 to emphasize the importance of not returning to a life of sin, which he compares to eating vomit—disgusting and harmful. He presents four reasons to avoid sin and urges the congregation to recognize the emptiness of sin and the fulfillment found in Christ, encouraging them to leverage their freedom in Him. Ultimately, he calls for a commitment not to go back, urg...

Pastor Spence explores Romans 6, highlighting the importance of baptism as a symbolic act of dying to sin and being raised to a new life in Christ. He encourages everyone, whether they have been baptized or not, to connect their baptism to a life fully dedicated to God. He urges us to consider baptism on Easter Sunday as a public declaration of faith and a transformative step towards living in the...

Pastor Spence emphasizes that understanding the biblical stories of Adam and Jesus reveals our sin nature and the hope found only in Jesus, who offers grace that surpasses our sin. The sermon highlights that while sin entered the world through Adam, Jesus provides justification and eternal life, emphasizing the abundant grace that transforms lives. Ultimately, he reminds us that God's grace is gre...

Pastor Spence discusses the transformative concept of how faith in Christ changes our lives using a "Before and After" explanation from Romans 5:1-11. He emphasizes that true fulfillment and peace cannot be found in worldly desires or achievements but only in a relationship with Jesus, who provides justification and access to God's grace. The sermon encourages us to find our identity in Christ and...

Pastor Scott centers on the theme of hope, emphasizing that while hopelessness can lead to despair, it can be countered through faith in God's promises. He illustrates this through the story of Abraham, who maintained his faith despite tremendous obstacles and delays, reminding us that hope is not merely a wish but a certainty rooted in God's character. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you c...

Pastor Mike emphasizes that salvation is always through faith, as illustrated by the lives of Abraham and David. He reassures us that even in moments of doubt and unfulfilled promises, God invites us to trust Him to provide a way forward. He encourages the congregation to celebrate the joy of forgiveness and to understand that righteousness comes not from our works but through faith in Jesus. If y...

Pastor Darrick answers the question, "How does man get right with God?" He explains why good works don't work to justify us before a righteous and holy God and instead implores us to grasp that true salvation is by faith alone in Christ alone. 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 i...

Pastor Spence teaches that pride is the root of all sin and the greatest threat to our relationship with God. He highlights three ways life changes for the better when our faith in Jesus is greater than faith in self - unity in the church is strengthened, peace in our hearts is strengthened, and relationships are strengthened.  If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! Yo...

Pastor Spence explains the Gospel using four keywords found in Romans 3, and highlights the importance of first understanding that we are sinners who need redemption before receiving the grace offered to us through Jesus. 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...

Guest speaker Jason Gaston from Biltmore Church in Asheville, NC teaches from John 21. He highlights three scenes of grace between Jesus and Peter. Pastor Gaston highlights that no past failures can separate us from God's mercy and reminds us to embrace God's provision and come back to Him. He finishes with an exhortation that we are called to follow Jesus wholeheartedly, relying on His strength a...

Pastor Mike discusses the diagnosis of humanity's unrighteousness as outlined in Romans 3:1-20, emphasizing that true healing comes through faith in Jesus Christ. He highlights three common but incorrect ways people attempt to address their sin: relying on their upbringing, rationalizing their sinful behavior, and believing that good behavior can save them. He warns that these approaches provide f...

Pastor Darrick emphasizes the importance of recognizing humanity's unrighteousness and believing in God's righteousness. From Romans 3, he illustrates how everyone is guilty of sin and subject to God's judgment. He stresses that there is a penalty for unrighteousness, explaining that while we deserve punishment, Jesus serves as our mediator who takes our place. Ultimately, Pastor Darrick invites t...

Pastor Scott preaches on our need to recognize our sinful nature and encourages us to accept our diagnosis of sin rather than ignoring it or relying on false remedies such as parent's faith, self-justification, or good works. He highlights that true salvation comes only through accepting God's remedy for sin, which is Jesus himself. Regardless of our background—whether godless, moral, or religious...

Pastor Spence covers all of Romans Chapter 2, specifically addressing the early church's struggle with hypocrisy and criticism. He warns that empty religion, which judges others while failing to recognize one's own sin, hardens hearts and misrepresents God to the world. He highlights the importance of true repentance and a transformed heart, rather than empty religion which focuses on outer appear...

Pastor Spence unpacks why humanity struggles with sin and the consequences of exchanging the truth of God for lies, revealing the need for heart change rather than just behavior modification. Ultimately, he affirmed that despite our propensity to sin, there is hope for transformation through faith in Christ, who offers redemption and a new heart for all who believe. If you missed previous weeks’ s...