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At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Senior Pastors, Landon and Heather Schott or another leader in our community.
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In his sermon Do Not Take the Lord's Name in Vain (Reclaim Your Identity) by Pastor Will Ford teaches that our true identity is found in Christ, not in culture, labels, or past mistakes. Tied to the third commandment, he explains that taking the Lord’s name in vain is not just about speech but about how we carry His name. To bear His name rightly, we must reject false identities, embrace our sonship, and walk in the authority God has given us
In today’s message, Aaron Christopherson, a staff member at Mercy Culture Church, delivers a powerful teaching focused on one of the Ten Commandments: “Do Not Steal.” Drawing his primary text from Joshua 7:2–13, Christopherson unpacks not only the biblical definition of stealing but also its spiritual and relational implications. He explains that stealing goes beyond simply taking physical possessions; it includes robbing others—or God—of what is rightfully theirs, whether it's time, honor, trust, or worship.
Throughout the message, he breaks down the topic into three key areas:
This message serves as both a convicting reminder and a call to repentance, urging believers to examine their lives in light of God’s standard and to walk in honesty, integrity, and reverence toward God and others.
In this message from our Ten Commandments Series, we dive into what it truly means to not take the Lord’s Name in vain. Far beyond avoiding profanity, Scripture reveals that carrying God’s name in vain is about misrepresenting His character, using His authority without intimacy, and living as though His Name has no weight. From the sobering story of the seven sons of Sceva in Acts 19 to the holiness of Yahweh revealed at Sinai, this sermon challenges us to carry the Name of Jesus with reverence, power, and authenticity. You’ll discover how complacency, compromise, mixture, hypocrisy, and powerlessness can all desecrate His Name—and how radical love, holy fear, and true identity in Christ restore us to be a people who bear His Name rightly.
In his message No Other Gods, Pastor Steve Penate reminds us that the Ten Commandments are not about rules but about radical love and intimacy with God. To have “no other gods before Him” means nothing can compete with His presence or share covenant space with Him. In every generation, false gods—whether idols of stone, money, success, self, or culture—fight for our devotion. But just like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, when we refuse to bow, even in the fire, we encounter the true and living God who walks with us. Radical love leads to radical obedience, intimacy, and transformation.
The Answer to 'Is America Racist?' - Holy Disruption with Heather Schott In this episode of Holy Disruption, host Heather Schott tackles the complex and pressing topic of racism in America. Joined by influential preacher and activist John Amanchukwu and Mercy Culture Church pastor Jasmine Weiler, the discussion delves into the notion of America as a racist nation, the historical and contemporary impacts of racism, and the interplay between race and politics. The conversation also highlights the need for spiritual and cultural reformation within the church and broader society. Together, they explore the role of leaders in confronting racial tensions and promoting unity as they seek to awaken the body of Christ to the realities and spiritual roots of racism. This episode calls for a revival that transcends race and denominational divides to fully realize the unity and power of the church.
This message covers Pastor Matt Wakefield’s sermon on the First Commandment: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” He explains that the command is not about God competing with other deities but declaring His exclusive authority. Pastor Matt highlights how modern believers often create “idols” out of good things—family, work, money, or even ministry—when they take God’s rightful place. He emphasizes that anything we depend on for security, identity, or fulfillment apart from God becomes an idol. The message calls the church to wholehearted devotion, warning that divided worship leads to spiritual compromise, but surrender to God alone brings life, freedom, and clarity of purpose .
In Mercy Culture Austin’s launch service, Senior Pastor Heather Schott delivers a prophetic word from 2 Kings 18 on Hezekiah’s reformation. She calls the church to rise as idol crushers—tearing down fear, religion, and intimidation—and to embrace the mantle of righteousness, justice, and holy boldness. This powerful message commissions Mercy Culture Austin to take the hill, make Austin holy, and lead a movement of revival and reformation.
In this powerful service, Senior Lead Pastor Landon Schott delivers a prophetic message from 1 Samuel 14 and Psalm 24 as Mercy Culture Austin officially installs its new campus pastors, Seth and Kaily Morrow. Pastor Landon challenges the church to rise as heart-and-soul warriors, fight for the presence of God, and answer the call to “take the hill” in Austin.
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