Mercy Culture

The Fruit of the Kindness | Landon Schott | MC Fort Worth

Join Pastor Landon as he concludes the inspiring series on the Fruit of the Spirit with a focus on kindness. In this message, Pastor Landon dives deep into the biblical story of David and Mephibosheth from 2 Samuel 9, illustrating how kindness is a core aspect of God's nature and should be evident in our lives. Learn about the different facets of kindness rooted in steadfast love, loyalty, and mercy, as well as practical ways to embody it through radical love, forgiveness, and showing mercy to others. Discover how divine kindness can restore and transform lives, as Pastor Landon shares personal anecdotes and spiritual insights to encourage and guide believers in their faith journey. Don't miss this profound message that beckons you to experience and extend God's kindness.

Fruit of the Spirit Faithfulness | Ps Les Cody | MC Waco

In this message, Pastor Les Cody teaches on the attribute of faithfulness as demonstrated in the Fruit of the Spirit, drawing from Genesis 22. He explains that the Fruit of the Spirit is evidence of a relationship with the Holy Spirit, and that faithfulness means obeying God even when the outcome is uncertain. Pastor Les also identifies the opposites of faithfulness—such as treachery, idolatry, dishonesty, hypocrisy, apostasy, inconsistency, and indifference—as signs of spiritual opposition.

He further explores the fruit of faithfulness, highlighting attributes that emerge when faithfulness is present: the Lord’s favor, trustworthiness, steadfastness, courage, and consistency. Pastor Les outlines three ways to develop faithfulness:

1. Faithfulness requires obedience.
2. Faithfulness requires faith.
3. Faithfulness does not evaluate the consequences of obedience.  

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 

Why I had an Ab*tion | Holy Disruption with Heather Schott

In this powerful episode of 'Holy Disruption,' host Heather Schott is joined by Angela Kane and Dehavilland Ford to discuss the deep impact of ab*rtion on women and society. Angela courageously shares her personal testimony of having three ab*rtions and the emotional and spiritual healing she found through faith. The episode highlights the heartbreaking lies of the pro-choice movement, the importance of standing for life, and encourages pastors to preach the unfiltered truth of God’s word. The conversation culminates in a heartfelt prayer for women contemplating or recovering from ab*rtion, and a call to action for life marches across the nation. Join us for an eye-opening discussion that aims to set women free from the bondage of fear and shame.

Honor Based Warfare | Landon Schott | MC Fort Worth

Join Pastor Landon as he introduces the concept of honor-based warfare in the season of the accuser of the brethren. He emphasizing that spiritual warfare involves aligning oneself with heaven's values of honor rather than engaging in dishonor. He explores the biblical story of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, illustrating how dishonor affects one's spiritual journey and limits God's ability to perform miracles. The message also includes practical ways to honor God with one's money, body, worship, marriage, and respect for spiritual authority. Discover how to navigate and thrive in spiritual warfare by embracing a heart posture centered on honor.

Influence v. Authority | Spiritual Leadership with Landon Schott

In this episode of Spiritual Leadership, Landon Schott delves into the critical difference between influence and authority in a spiritual context. He explains that while secular leaders often focus on gaining influence, spiritual leaders should prioritize authority—authority that comes from a relationship with God. Landon discusses various biblical references to illustrate the difference and emphasizes that true spiritual authority comes from obedience to God's voice. He also shares personal stories and practical advice on how to gain spiritual authority through asking God, serving faithfully, and fasting. The episode encourages leaders to seek a deeper relationship with God to move beyond just influence and become effective spiritual leaders.

The Fruit of Gentleness | Chris Cheema

In this episode, Pastor Chris Cheema emphasizes the importance of gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit. Pastor Chris begins with a narration from Matthew 21, highlighting Jesus' humble entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, symbolizing peace and gentleness. He challenges listeners to pursue daily encounters with God and highlights contrasting traits of the flesh such as toxic masculinity and feminism. Pastor Chris further explains that true gentleness is 'strength under control,' differentiating it from harshness, tolerance, softness, and timidity. The message concludes with practical advice on embodying gentleness and a call for the congregation to lean on the Holy Spirit for help. Listen in and discover how to cultivate a spirit of gentleness in a world often driven by harshness and dominance.

Dr. Michael Brown Shares His Story | Holy Disruption With Heather Schott

In this special, first-ever same-day released episode of Holy Disruption, host Heather Schott is joined by Dr. Michael Brown to address the accusations of sexual abuse that have surrounded him since late 2024. Heather, along with guests Jaco Booyens and Pastor Les Cody, dive deep into the timeline of events, exposing the inaccuracies and lies propagated by social media and some podcast platforms. They discuss the toxic culture within the church and society at large, manipulated by a spirit of accusation and division. The episode also highlights the broader implications for the Body of Christ, warns against the spirit of Jezebel, and calls for repentance, truth, and unity in the church. This revealing conversation aims to clear Dr. Brown's name, restore biblical justice, and offer a sincere plea for discernment and healing among believers.

Reclaim The Cultural Mandate | Seth Gruber

In this episode from MC Fort Worth, Seth Gruber of the White Rose Resistance delves deep into the pervasive secular ideologies threatening the foundation of family and Christian faith in America. Highlighting the cowardice of most churches, he praises Mercy Culture for their fearless stance on contemporary moral and cultural battles. Gruber connects historical heresies like Gnostic Dualism to modern issues such as abortion, transgenderism, homosexuality, and euthanasia, emphasizing the importance of a unified body-soul doctrine grounded in Genesis 1. He calls for a revival of Christian resistance, urging men to reclaim their role as protectors and advocates for the innocence of children and the sanctity of life. 

Radical Love: Nothing Without Love | Chris Cheema

In this message, Pastor Chris Cheema examines the story of Simon the Magician in Acts 8 to show that without the love of God, everything we say, believe, or do amounts to nothing. Using 1 Corinthians 13 as a framework, he identifies four areas—words, gifts, faith, and works—that lose all value when disconnected from God’s agape love. The sermon challenges listeners to move beyond outward performance and shallow belief, and instead pursue true relationship with Jesus through repentance, surrender, and receiving the Holy Spirit.

Anyone Can Hear God | Spiritual Leadership with Landon Schott

In this episode of Spiritual Leadership with Landon Schott, Landon teaches that anyone can hear God's voice and explores the four primary ways God communicates: through His word, His voice, dreams, and visions. He offers practical advice on how to differentiate between God's voice, our own voice, and demonic voices, and emphasizes the importance of spending daily time in God's presence. Landon shares personal stories and practical tips on growing in spiritual discernment and consistently hearing God's voice, as well as answering common questions about recognizing and obeying God's guidance.

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