Ever feel like God's timing seems impossibly slow? In this message, Pastor Spence explores the challenging reality of waiting on God through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. After years of faithful service and unanswered prayers, this righteous couple encounters a divine appointment that reveals how God's delays are about preparation, not punishment. He offers practical wisdom about remembering God's past faithfulness and worshiping through seasons of waiting. This message offers hope for anyone struggling with unmet desires. Watch or listen now to discover how God's perfect timing works for His glory and our spiritual training—even when the wait feels endless.

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Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, and is led by Pastor Spence Shelton. We would love for you to join us on Sunday mornings at one of our three campuses across the greater Charlotte area! For current service times and campus locations, please visit mercycharlotte.com. Looking for video content? Check out our YouTube Channel. Follow us on Instagram or check our Events page online to stay up to date with everything that’s happening at Mercy Church!

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What if God's blessing isn't what we expect, but something far more profound? Through Mary's extraordinary encounter in Luke 1, Pastor Spence reveals how true blessing flows from saying "yes" to God's purposes, even when they defy our understanding. He unpacks five transformative ways God blesses us – through encouraging friendships, personal salvation, gospel mission, unending mercy, and His unfailing promises. Whether you're facing uncertainty or seeking deeper purpose, this message illuminates how embracing God's blessing brings unexpected peace and 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, NC, and is led by Pastor Spence Shelton. We would love for you to join us on Sunday mornings at one of our three campuses across the greater Charlotte area! For current service times and campus locations, please visit mercycharlotte.com. Looking for video content? Check out our YouTube Channel. Follow us on Instagram or check our Events page online to stay up to date with everything that’s happening at Mercy Church!

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What if God's greatest work begins with an unexpected interruption? In Luke's Gospel, we witness a teenage Mary's world turned upside down by an angel's astounding news. Pastor Darrick shares how Mary's journey from honest doubt to humble surrender mirrors our own struggles with God's unexpected plans. Through Mary's story and his personal testimony of facing health uncertainties, he reveals how trusting God in impossible situations—whether they change or not—transforms our hearts and draws us closer to Jesus. Don't miss this powerful message about finding peace when God redirects your path.

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. We would love for you to join us on Sunday mornings at one of our three campuses across the greater Charlotte area! For current service times and campus locations, please visit mercycharlotte.com. Looking for video content? Check out our YouTube Channel. Follow us on Instagram or check our Events page online to stay up to date with everything that’s happening at Mercy Church!

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Have you ever felt lost in the dark, unsure of where God is leading? We’re all called to trust God’s guidance even when we can’t see the path ahead. Pastor Blake shares how Mary’s extraordinary faith journey—from receiving world-changing news to embracing God’s plan—teaches us to know God’s promises, take Him at His Word, and walk confidently by faith. Whether you’re navigating life changes or seeking direction, this powerful message reveals how trusting God’s promises brings light to our darkest moments.

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. We would love for you to join us on Sunday mornings at one of our three campuses across the greater Charlotte area! For current service times and campus locations, please visit mercycharlotte.com. Looking for video content? Check out our YouTube Channel. Follow us on Instagram or check our Events page online to stay up to date with everything that’s happening at Mercy Church!

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Church Planting Resident, Rich Bowman, who is preparing to plant Oasis Church in Charlotte in the fall of 2026 shares his journey from Houston to North Dakota—where God transformed his life after a paralyzing football injury—to illuminate how everyday believers can revolutionize their communities. Through the lens of Acts 8, he reveals how early Christians turned persecution into purpose, spreading the Gospel beyond Jerusalem's walls not through professional clergy, but through ordinary people passionate about sharing Jesus. Whether you're wrestling with sharing your faith or seeking to make a deeper impact, this sermon offers practical wisdom for proclaiming good news and practicing good deeds in our city.

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. We would love for you to join us on Sunday mornings at one of our three campuses across the greater Charlotte area! For current service times and campus locations, please visit mercycharlotte.com. Looking for video content? Check out our YouTube Channel. Follow us on Instagram or check our Events page online to stay up to date with everything that’s happening at Mercy Church!

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