Best Spence Shelton Podcasts (2024)

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Sign 7: Jesus Raises the Dead | John 11:1-44 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 32:48

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Pastor Spence finishes our series on the seven signs of Jesus recorded in the gospel of John with a message on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. He emphasizes Jesus' love for Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, and his power over death. Pastor Spence explores Jesus' distinct responses to the two women's grief, highlighting Jesus' care for individuals. If…

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Sign 6: Jesus Heals the Blind | John 9 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 35:07

10d ago35:07

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Pastor Spence continues in our series with the account of Jesus healing a blind man in John 9. This sign illustrates the transformation one experiences upon encountering Jesus and the power of personal testimonies in sharing the gospel. Pastor Spence urges us to share our own stories, remembering how Jesus has transformed our lives and sending us t…

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Sign 5: Jesus Walks On Water | John 6:16-20 | Pastor Darrick Smith | Mercy Church 34:32

18d ago34:32

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Campus Pastor of our Northeast campus, Darrick Smith, continues in our series that explores the seven signs of Jesus recorded in the gospel of John. His message explores the story of Jesus walking on water in John 6:16-21, emphasizing that God's presence is better than the signs he performs. As we've been saying in this series, "Signs are good, but…

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Sign 4: Jesus Feeds the 5000 | John 6:1-15 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 41:07

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Pastor Spence dives into the significance of the feeding of the 5000 as the only sign of Jesus recorded in all four Gospels, highlighting Jesus' role as the bread of life. He walks through the abundance Jesus provides, his sustenance as the bread of life, and the practical application of making him the center of our daily lives. Pastor Spence concl…

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Sign 3: Jesus Heals on the Sabbath | John 5:1-15 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 37:52

1M ago37:52

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Pastor Spence continues in our series in the gospel of John. This week’s message covers Jesus healing a disabled man after 38 years. The sermon highlights Jesus’ miraculous power and challenges the rigid interpretation of Sabbath rules by the religious leaders. Pastor Spence emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus as the Messiah, finding tru…

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Sign 2: Jesus Heals the Official’s Son | John 4:46-54 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 31:36

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Pastor Spence continues our new series on Jesus’ signs recorded in the Gospel of John. He focuses on Jesus’ miraculous healing of the royal official’s son and discusses three key ingredients of faith. 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…

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Sign 1: Jesus Turns Water Into Wine | John 2:1-11 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 37:06

2M ago37:06

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Pastor Spence introduces our series on Jesus' signs in the gospel of John. Jesus' first sign, turning water into wine, reveals Jesus' power to transform shame into honor, and delivers a greater message of Jesus' glory and power. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercychar…

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Blessed Are the Persecuted | Matthew 5:10 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 41:17

2M ago41:17

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Pastor Spence finishes our series with the eighth beatitude, "Blessed are the persecuted," by helping us understand what this verse means for the modern-day believer. 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, a…

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers | Matthew 5:9 | Pastor Mike Herman | Mercy Church 38:07

2M ago38:07

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Pastor Mike teaches on the seventh beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers," by defining peace, explaining our role as children of God, and giving practical handles on how we can live as peacemakers. Depending on your campus, you may have heard a message from our Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Campus Pastor Darrick Smith, or Campus Pastor Mike Her…

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers | Matthew 5:9 | Pastor Darrick Smith | Mercy Church 32:35

2M ago32:35

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Pastor Darrick teaches on the seventh beatitude, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” explaining that God’s children embody a life of peacemaking. Depending on your campus, you may have heard a message from our Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Campus Pastor Darrick Smith, or Campus Pastor Mike Herman as we continued in The Upside Down Kingdom series! List…

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers | Matthew 5:9 | Pastor Brett Bouldin | Mercy Church 37:11

2M ago37:11

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Pastor Brett teaches on the seventh beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers," defining what being a peacemaker means and giving practical advice for obtaining and maintaining peacefulness. Depending on your campus, you may have heard a message from our Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Campus Pastor Darrick Smith, or Campus Pastor Mike Herman as we c…

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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart | Matthew 5:8 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 40:56

2M ago40:56

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Pastor Spence teaches on the sixth beatitude, "Blessed are the pure in heart," explaining what it means, how we become pure in heart, and how we remain that way. 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…

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Come to Jesus and Bring Your Friends | Mark 2:1-17 | Pastor Allan Waruhiu | Mercy Church 36:34

2M ago36:34

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Guest speaker Allan Waruhiu, Lead Pastor of Mercy Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, appeals for us to come to Jesus and bring our friends! He focuses on Jesus' compassion and authority in healing the paralyzed man from Mark 2, and emphasizes the importance of having faith, trusting in God for the impossible, and sharing the message of Jesus with others. I…

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Blessed Are the Merciful | Matthew 5:7 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 36:33

3M ago36:33

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Pastor Spence teaches on the fifth beatitude, "Blessed are the merciful," by exploring the concept of mercy using a parable from Matthew 18. He emphasizes that giving mercy opens the door to receiving more of God's mercy, urging believers to reflect on extending mercy to others despite difficulties, leading to healing and reconciliation. If you mis…

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Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness | Matthew 5:6 | Pastor Brett Bouldin | Mercy Church 33:29

3M ago33:29

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Pastor Brett teaches on the fourth beatitude, explaining how we can navigate a spiritually hungry world to find true satisfaction and favor in God’s kingdom. Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Pastor of Campuses Rashard Barnes, or Campus Pastor Josh Jones continue in The Upside Down Kingdom series…

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Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness | Matthew 5:6 | Pastor Josh Jones | Mercy Church 34:25

3M ago34:25

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Pastor Josh teaches on the fourth beatitude, explaining what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and emphasizing that only through Jesus can true satisfaction and restoration be found. Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Pastor of Campuses Rashard Barnes, or Campus Pastor Josh Jones con…

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Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness | Matthew 5:6 | Pastor Rashard Barnes | Mercy Church 41:56

3M ago41:56

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Pastor Rashard teaches on the fourth beatitude, explaining what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and encouraging listeners to draw near to God and empty themselves to the world so that they may be filled. Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Pastor of Campuses Rashard Barnes, or Campu…

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There is Hope for Sinners | Luke 24:1-48 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 36:06

3M ago36:06

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Pastor Spence explains the significance of Jesus' resurrection. He discusses the credibility of the resurrection based on historical evidence. He addresses objections to it, challenges us to consider the implications of the resurrection on our lives, and invites us to find true joy and fulfillment in Jesus rather than in empty tombs. If you missed …

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Kingdom City Church | Matthew 22:34-40 | Pastor Joseph Anderson | Kingdom City Church 41:34

3M ago41:34

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Pastor Joseph Anderson emphasizes the need for the church to know and live out their identity as defined by God's Word. He challenges us to embrace God's love, prioritize community, engage with neighbors in our gospel-centered endeavors, and consider joining him and his wife as they plant Kingdom City Church in Atlanta, GA, this year. If you missed…

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Blessed Are the Humble | Matthew 5:5 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 39:14

4M ago39:14

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Pastor Spence teaches on the third beatitude, "Blessed are the humble," by helping us define humility, looking to Jesus' example, and providing practical ways to live out Christlike humility in our everyday lives. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermo…

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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn | Matthew 5:4 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 41:29

4M ago41:29

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Pastor Spence teaches on the second beatitude, "Blessed are those who mourn," and helps us understand to whom comfort is promised. 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. …

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Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit | Matthew 5:3 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 39:02

4M ago39:02

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Pastor Spence teaches on the first beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit," and explains why it's the fundamental characteristic of the Christian life. 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 b…

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The Upside Down Kingdom – An Introduction | Matthew 5:1-12 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 37:20

4M ago37:20

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Pastor Spence introduces us to “The Beatitudes”- the short teaching of Jesus found just before his famous Sermon on The Mount. Over the next eight weeks, we will learn about one beatitude each week, but to begin, we must learn about their purpose and power as a whole. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also …

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Join God's Mission | Colossians 4:1-6 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 37:17

5M ago37:17

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Pastor Spence finishes our Colossians series with two action steps that will help us actively participate in God's mission - praying expectantly and acting wisely. 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 …

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Reflecting the Heart of Christ | Colossians 3:12 - 4:1 | Pastor Mike Herman | Mercy Church 32:06

5M ago32:06

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Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Campus Pastor Darrick Smith, Student's Pastor Brett Bouldin, or Campus Pastor Mike Herman continue in our Colossians series! Listen in and find the other two sermons from yesterday below! If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermon…

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Live for Jesus | Colossians 3:12 - 4:1 | Pastor Brett Bouldin | Mercy Church 31:21

5M ago31:21

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Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Campus Pastor Darrick Smith, Student's Pastor Brett Bouldin, or Campus Pastor Mike Herman continue in our Colossians series! Listen in and find the other two sermons from yesterday below! If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermon…

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Everyday Living for an Everyday Jesus | Colossians 3:12 - 4:1 | Pastor Darrick Smith | Mercy Church 45:32

5M ago45:32

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Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Campus Pastor Darrick Smith, Student's Pastor Brett Bouldin, or Campus Pastor Mike Herman continue in our Colossians series! Listen in and find the other two sermons from yesterday below! If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermon…

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The Old Self vs. The New Self | Colossians 3:1-11 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 40:55

5M ago40:55

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Pastor Spence continues in Colossians as we learn about the characteristics of the old self vs. the new self. 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. Learn more at mercych…

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The Deep Roots of Pride | Colossians 2:6-23 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 39:54

5M ago39:54

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Pastor Spence provides a practical heart-check to examine the deep roots of pride in our own 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. Learn more at mercycharlotte.co…

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Jesus Is Worth It | Colossians 1:24-2:5 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 40:00

6M ago40:00

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Pastor Spence examines Paul's example of sacrifice in Colossians 1:24-2:5, and helps us see how true sacrifice can lead to increased joy 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. Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, and is led by Pas…

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Jesus | Colossians 1:15-23 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 44:03

6M ago44:03

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Pastor Spence examines Colossians 1:15-23, which is full of truths about who Jesus is, and explains how we can respond to this truth! 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 Shelto…

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Fresh Fruit Requires Fresh Faith | Colossians 1:1-14 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 43:33

6M ago43:33

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Pastor Spence kicks off our first series of 2024 in Colossians where we'll be considering each week why and how we can put Jesus before all things in every area of 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. Mercy Church is located in Charlott…

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Resolution for 2024: Proclaim God's Word | 2 Timothy 4:1-5 | Pastor Brett Bouldin | Mercy Church 26:46

6M ago26:46

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Pastor Brett finishes out 2023 and sets us up well for 2024 with an exhortation to proclaim the good news in the new year! 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. Learn mo…

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Hope Arrived | Luke 2:1-7 | Pastor Josh Jones | Mercy Church 33:35

7M ago33:35

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Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Campus Director Darrick Smith, Pastor Josh, or Pastor Scott teach from Luke 2. Listen in and find the other two sermons from yesterday below! 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 …

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Hope for our Pain, Sin, & Future | Luke 2:1-7 | Pastor Scott Urbanek | Mercy Church 35:22

7M ago35:22

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Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Campus Director Darrick Smith, Pastor Josh, or Pastor Scott teach from Luke 2. Listen in and find the other two sermons from yesterday below! 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 …

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Trusting the Heart & Hand of God | Luke 2:1-7 | Darrick Smith | Mercy Church 35:52

7M ago35:52

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Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Campus Director Darrick Smith, Pastor Josh, or Pastor Scott teach from Luke 2. Listen in and find the other two sermons from yesterday below! 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 …

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God of Our Deepest Desires | Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 37:54

7M ago37:54

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Pastor Spence walks us through the account of Zechariah and Elizabeth from Luke 1 and shows us that when we surrender our deepest desire to God, we will receive true joy. 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, N…

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Mary's Song | Luke 1:46-56 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 41:51

7M ago41:51

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Pastor Spence walks us through the account of Mary, the mother of Jesus, from Luke 1 and shows us that when we surrender to God, we receive true hope. 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 Pas…

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Stand Firm in the Full Armor | Ephesians 6:10-20 | Pastor Mike Herman | Mercy Church 30:20

7M ago30:20

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Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Pastor Taylor, Pastor Scott, or Pastor Mike finish out our Ephesians sermon series with a sermon on the armor of God. Listen in and find the other two sermons from yesterday below! If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at me…

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Holy War | Ephesians 6:10-20 | Pastor Scott Urbanek | Mercy Church 32:29

7M ago32:29

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Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Pastor Taylor, Pastor Scott, or Pastor Mike finish out our Ephesians sermon series with a sermon on the armor of God. Listen in and find the other two sermons from yesterday below! If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at me…

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Take Your Stand | Ephesians 6:10-20 | Pastor Taylor Knock | Mercy Church 27:02

7M ago27:02

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Depending on which campus you attend, you either heard Pastor Taylor, Pastor Scott, or Pastor Mike finish out our Ephesians sermon series with a sermon on the armor of God. Listen in and find the other two sermons from yesterday below! If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at me…

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What Can I Do to Serve You? | Ephesians 5:21-6:9 | Pastor Spence Shelton 40:58

8M ago40:58

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Pastor Spence continues in our Ephesians series and discusses why our lives should show a posture of serving others at the expense of ourselves. 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 Sp…

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Walk It Out | Ephesians 5:1-21 | Pastor Spence Shelton 37:45

8M ago37:45

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Pastor Spence preaches from Ephesians 5 and hows us how we can walk the walk of our faith, not just talk the talk. 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. Learn more at me…

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Put on the Jesus Fit | Ephesians 4:17-32 | Pastor Jake Greer | Mercy Church 34:03

8M ago34:03

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This Sunday, we had three different pastors preaching from the same text at each of our three campuses! Pastor Rashard Barnes at Northeast, Pastor Jake Greer at Providence Road, and Pastor Brett Bouldin at Union County! Each of them covers Ephesians 4:17-31 and talks about walking in the new life Jesus gives his followers! If you missed previous we…

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I Know I’ve Been Changed | Ephesians 4:17-32 | Pastor Rashard Barnes | Mercy Church 36:45

8M ago36:45

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This Sunday, we had three different pastors preaching from the same text at each of our three campuses! Pastor Rashard Barnes at Northeast, Pastor Jake Greer at Providence Road, and Pastor Brett Bouldin at Union County! Each of them covers Ephesians 4:17-31 and talks about walking in the new life Jesus gives his followers! If you missed previous we…

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Christian, Put On Your Uniform | Ephesians 4:17-32 | Pastor Brett Bouldin | Mercy Church 37:32

8M ago37:32

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This Sunday, we had three different pastors preaching from the same text at each of our three campuses! Pastor Rashard Barnes at Northeast, Pastor Jake Greer at Providence Road, and Pastor Brett Bouldin at Union County! Each of them covers Ephesians 4:17-31 and talks about walking in the new life Jesus gives his followers! If you missed previous we…

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Grow Up! | Ephesians 4:1-16 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 42:26

8M ago42:26

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Pastor Spence picks back up in our Ephesians series as we begin learning how we should live. This sermon explores consumerism, individualism, striving for unity, and spiritual gifts. 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 …

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What Does the Bible Say About Gender? | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 47:32

9M ago47:32

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Pastor Spence explores how scripture speaks to the cultural obsession with defining gender. 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. Learn more at mercycharlotte.com. We wo…

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Why Does God Care About My Sex Life? | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 48:13

9M ago48:13

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Does God care about who I sleep with and why? If you've ever wondered what the Bible really says about our sexual desires and sexuality, this sermon is a great place to start! Pastor Spence dives into the warning from 1 Corinthians 6:18 to "flee sexual immorality," and covers two lies we commonly believe as sexual beings in the modern world. If you…

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How Could a Good God Allow Suffering & Evil? | Pastor Erik Reed | Mercy Church 37:25

9M ago37:25

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How can a good God allow suffering? This is one of the most common doubts people bring up when investigating Christianity. Listen in as guest speaker Erik Reed, from Lebanon, TN speaks about his first-hand experience with suffering and looks to scripture to help us see the truth about this question. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can li…

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