Stay ConnectedThe vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God.
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 this episode of Spiritual Leadership with Landon Schott, Landon discusses the misconception that serving and knowing God, as well as ministry, has to be hard. He explains how the presence of God makes life's challenges easier, debunks common lies about the difficulties of a spiritual life, and shares practical advice on connecting with God daily. He also recounts personal stories and biblical examples to illustrate how staying in God's presence can transform hard situations into manageable ones. Finally, Landon provides actionable steps for viewers to overcome bad choices, sins, and the burden of religion, emphasizing the importance of daily encounters with God.
In Pastor Will Ford's message "From a Glimpse to a Gaze" he emphasizes the power of spiritual intimacy with God over mere activity for Him. Drawing from biblical examples like Mary and Martha, it contrasts being busy serving (Martha) with abiding in God’s presence (Mary), highlighting that true anointing flows from relationship, not performance. The anointing is likened to a fragrance that influences both the natural and spiritual realms—drawing angels and repelling demons. Just as perfume was used in the Old Testament to consecrate and set apart, believers today are anointed to love, worship, and gaze upon Jesus. This gaze transforms both the worshipper and the heart of God. Ultimately, we are invited to move beyond a passing glimpse of God into a deep, life-altering gaze that shapes us into His likeness.
This service from Mercy Culture Church features an engaging conversation with Catherine Mullins, an international worship leader and pastor. The discussion explores various forms of worship and praise, distinguishing between the two and highlighting the importance of outward expressions in praise. Catherine shares her journey from being a pastor's kid to leading her father's church, emphasizing the significance of carrying forward a legacy of worship and the transformative power of praise in spiritual warfare. She passionately illustrates different Hebrew words for praise and their meanings, emphasizing the biblical framework for worship. The service concludes with a high-energy worship session, encouraging congregants to fully engage in praise and declare victory over their battles through worship.
This morning, Pastor Matt Wakefield delivers a powerful message on the theme: "How We War in Worship."Drawing from the rich narrative found in 2 Chronicles 20, Pastor Matt unpacks how worship is not just a passive act, but a dynamic spiritual weapon used to engage in spiritual warfare.
Pastor Matt emphasizes that praise is a weapon—not one forged of human strength, but one that shifts the atmosphere and invites God's presence to move on our behalf. When we worship, we are not ignoring our battles; we are positioning ourselves to let God fight for us.
Throughout his message, he outlines 7 expressions of worship—practical and biblical ways we can outwardly express our praise—and shares 6 foundational truths about praise, each pointing to the power, purpose, and spiritual authority that praise carries.
He boldly declares that when praise goes first, we don't have to force the breakthrough—we simply watch God bring it. Just as the enemies of Israel turned on themselves when Judah praised, we too will see confusion fall on the plans of the enemy when we exalt God above our circumstances.
In the end, Pastor Matt leaves the church with a call to live a lifestyle of worship—not just on Sunday mornings, but in every moment we face opposition. Because in worship, we don't just survive the battle—we declare victory before it even begins.
The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God.
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 Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community.
To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com
In this sermon, Pastor Clay teaches what it means to worship in truth—not through emotion or performance, but by aligning with the person of Jesus. Truth isn’t just knowledge—it’s Him. Real worship begins with revelation and leads to surrender.
Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49462577
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In this episode of Holy Disruption, host Heather Schott is joined by Noleen Sedra, co-lead pastor of Echo Church in Sydney, Australia, to discuss the unbiblical and spiritual implications of modern feminism. They explore the historical roots dating back to Genesis, first wave feminism, and its evolution through the waves, highlighting the demonic and anti-Christ spirit driving the movement. The discussion delves into the spirit of Jezebel, historical examples from the Bible, and the importance of men and women embracing their God-given identity. The episode also provides encouragement for women experiencing oppression and emphasizes the need for the church to raise a generation of women rooted in biblical truth.
In her message titled “Worshipers Buy Oil,” Pastor Dehavilland Ford unpacks the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25, calling it a blueprint for the end times and a clear warning to believers to be spiritually prepared. She explains that all ten virgins were pure and had lamps—symbolizing ministry and light—but only five carried extra oil, representing daily intimacy with Jesus through the Holy Spirit. The core issue was not morality or external appearance but the presence—or absence—of cultivated oil: personal history with God, sustained through worship, the Word, prayer, and obedience. Pastor Dehavilland emphasizes that oil cannot be borrowed, imparted, or outsourced—each believer must buy their own in intimacy with the Lord.
In this podcast service from Mercy Culture Church, the discussion focuses on encountering God through worship, particularly during their 'Summer of Love' initiative. The event highlights the importance of having daily personal encounters with God. The host speaks with Eniola Abioye, a revered worship leader and missionary, who shares her journey and experiences in worship, authenticity, and dealing with personal idols. They delve into how worship has helped her maintain focus on Jesus and surrender idols. The episode also includes a reflective communion service and an announcement about the unexpected passing of church member Bosa, emphasizing grief with hope. Finally, it encourages living a life of radical worship and dependence on God.
In this episode of 'Spiritual Leadership with Landon Schott,' Landon sits down with Russell Johnson, the lead pastor and founder of the Pursuit Northwest. Together they discuss the significance of boldness in ministry and leadership. Russell shares his journey of establishing and growing one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing the importance of faith, courage, and taking bold stances both within and outside the church. With anecdotes from his own life, including reopening his church during the pandemic and confronting local political figures, Russell illustrates how bold leadership is critical in making a meaningful impact in society. The conversation also delves into internal struggles, the importance of true self-awareness, and the power of surrounding oneself with like-minded, courageous individuals. This episode is a compelling exploration of leading with boldness and why it's essential for transforming both individual lives and entire cities.
This sermon from Mercy Culture Church, delivered by Ps. Jasmine Weiler, emphasizes the importance of worship and the ongoing battle over where one's worship is directed. Ps. Jasmine breaks down the scripture passage 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 14-17, recounting King David's misdeeds, and uses it to illustrate the consequences of misplacing worship. She outlines four types of worship practiced at the church—intercessory, high praise, adoration, and prophetic—and stresses that worship is active, not passive. Weiler warns against idols, explaining how they can displace true worship, and argues that whom or what we worship ultimately positions us either on God's side or as an enemy of God. The message underlines that every act of worship declares which side one is on, urging believers to identify and cast down their idols to truly worship God.
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