Mercy Culture Waco

X Commandments - Honor your Father and Mother | Ps. Chris Chema | MC Waco

In this message, Pastor Chris continues The Ten Commandments series by unpacking the fifth commandment: Honor your father and mother. Honor is more than a family principle, honor is the “bridge commandment” that connects loving God with loving people. Pastor Chris teaches us how honor shapes families, societies, and even nations, and why dishonor can block God’s glory. This message challenges us to step into a lifestyle of honor that releases revival and impacts generations.
 
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 

X Commandments - Do not Murder | Ps. Les | MC Waco

In this message, Pastor Les teaches on the sixth commandment, Do not murder. It’s more than the unlawful taking of life, it’s about the condition of our hearts and how we value the image of God in others.
From Luke 23, we see the crowd choose Barabbas, a murderer, over Jesus, the innocent Son of God. This reveals both the corruption of man’s justice and the beauty of God’s redemptive plan: the innocent became guilty so the guilty could be made righteous.
Murder isn’t just an act, it begins in the heart with hate, offense, unforgiveness, and bitterness. Jesus equated hate with murder, warning us that “you can’t radically love God or people with murder in your heart.” Whether through anger, slander, racism, or even abortion, the spirit of murder attacks God’s creation. But Jesus died for murderers, for the hateful, and for all of us, so we could be set free and filled with radical love.
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 
 

X Commandments - Do Not Take The Lords Name In Vain | Ps. Les Cody | MC Waco

In this Message Pastor Les Teaches on the third commandment “Do not take the name of the Lord in vain.” It’s more than words—it’s about how we live and represent God.
From Acts 19, we see the sons of Sceva try to use Jesus’ name without knowing Him. The lesson? Authority in His name comes only through intimacy with Him.
We carry God’s name in vain through complacency, compromise, mixture, hypocrisy, and powerlessness. Taking His name isn’t about empty speech—it’s about identity. When we misuse His name, it’s identity theft. When we honor it with reverence and obedience, We steward His name and Represent Him rightly 
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 

Radical Love Requires Radical Trust | Ps. Jordan Kennedy | MC Waco

In this powerful episode on Family Anointing Sunday, Pastor Jordan Kennedy unpacks a transformative message: Radical Love requires Radical Trust.Drawing from Proverbs 3:5–8, Pastor Jordan challenges listeners to examine the depth of their trust in God.
You’ll discover 7 key signs that your trust is under spiritual attack—subtle ways the enemy tries to shake your confidence in God’s promises and distract you from His voice. Pastor Jordan breaks down how these attacks manifest in our thoughts, decisions, relationships, and even our faith journey.
This episode isn’t just about identifying the problem—it’s about building a stronger foundation. Learn how to deepen your trust in God through obedience and intimacy, and what it really means to go ALL IN on trusting Him. Because when you trust God fully, radical love becomes more than a concept—it becomes your lifestyle.
Whether you’re in a season of doubt or simply want to strengthen your walk with God, this message will inspire and equip you to trust deeper, love bolder, and live with purpose.
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 

2nd Service Presbytery Sunday | PS Les Cody | MC Waco

The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God.
In this episode Pastor Les Cody is joined by fellow Mercy Culture pastors and Dr. Michael Brown for the second service of Presbytery Sunday. Join us for prophetic words over MC Waco family members, Joy Wells and Nic and Gabriela Warren. 
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 

1st Service Presbytery Sunday | Ps Les Cody | MC Waco

In this episode Pastor Les Cody is joined by fellow Mercy Culture pastors and Dr. Michael Brown for the first service of Presbytery Sunday. Join us for prophetic words over MC Waco family members, Josh Cameron and Gabriel and Caroline DeLeon. 
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 

Worshippers Abide | Pastor Dehavilland Ford | MC Waco

The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God.
In this powerful message, “Worshipers Abide” From Ps Dehavilland Ford. continues the ‘Summer of love' series. Drawing from John 15:1-11, she discusses God is calling us from worship being an event, or just another moment, into worship being a lifestyle of radical love. Revival starts with someone worshiping |and abiding at the lords feet.  
 
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

Worship Panel | Ps Les & Nikki Cody | MC Waco

In this episode, Pastor Les and Pastor Nikki Cody speak with the worship panel—a team of worship leaders from across Mercy Culture, including Chris Martin, Lauren Caldwell, Brendan Hollis, and Kim Collins. Together, they discuss what worship means to Mercy Culture and answer some of the common questions the church receives.
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 

The Spirit of Adoption | Lead Pastor Les Cody | MC Waco

his week, Pastor Les Cody teaches on the Spirit of Adoption, drawing insights from Genesis 38. He defines the orphan spirit and contrasts it with the qualities of those who walk in the Spirit of Adoption. Pastor Les also addresses how the idolization of bloodlines, heritage, family name, ethnic pride, and legacy rooted in surname rather than in the Lordship of Christ can distract from the true authority and power found in the Spirit of Adoption.  He outlines nine key characteristics of the Spirit of Adoption, illustrating each with examples of how they are lived out by those who rest in the Spirit of Adoption. 
 
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 

Pour it All Out | PS Nate Schatzline | MC Waco

This week, Pastor and Texas State Representative Nate Schatzline delivers a powerful message on the purpose and significance of consecration in the life of a believer. In his teaching, Pastor Nate takes time to clearly define what consecration truly means—not just as a spiritual term, but as a daily posture of surrender and intentionality in following Christ. He also challenges listeners to reflect on what it really means to believe, moving beyond surface-level faith into a life marked by commitment and sacrifice.
Drawing from John 12, Pastor Nate unpacks the critical difference between those who are consecrated and those who are not. He emphasizes that consecration isn't about perfection, but about positioning your heart to say yes to God—no matter the cost. Through Scripture and practical examples, he illustrates how a consecrated life is one that embraces obedience, holiness, and purpose.
He dives into the characteristics that define a consecrated person. Pastor Nate paints a vivid picture of what it looks like when a believer is fully surrendered, passionately pursuing the presence of God, and allowing that pursuit to shape every decision, relationship, and priority.
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