Lecture Notes: Mercy Culture Church Presentation

Introduction

• Speaker: Landon, Senior Lead Pastor of Mercy Culture Church.
• Vision: Transition people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters.
• Emphasis on daily encounters with God.
• Membership process called "Connect," which involves:
  • Watching videos about the church.
  • Taking a "Connect with God" assessment.
  • Understanding personal best ways to connect with God to enhance spiritual growth.

Spiritual Leadership School (SLS)

• Last day to sign up.
• Ideal for those interested in greater discipleship, full-time ministry, or becoming a pastor.

Sermon on the Book of Acts

• Scripture: Acts 21:8-14.
• Focus on the story of Paul and the prophecy by Agabus.
• Emphasis on wearing the "belt of truth."
• Title of the message: "Wearing Dunamis: The Belt of Truth."

Prayer

• Declaration of Jesus as the way, truth, and life.
• Invitation for the Holy Spirit’s presence and guidance.

Year of Dunamis

• Vision for a year of strengthening and fortifying faith.
• Focus on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6).
• Importance of teaching sound doctrine.

Full Armor of God

• Found in Ephesians 6:14-17.
• Components include:
  • Belt of Truth
  • Breastplate of Righteousness
  • Shoes of Peace
  • Shield of Faith
  • Helmet of Salvation
  • Sword of the Spirit
• Spiritual armor is for all believers (not just children).

Personal Story

• Recount of spiritual warfare experience and importance of the full armor of God.
• Everyday practice of putting on the armor.

The Book of Ephesians

• Written by Apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus.
• Paul wrote it while imprisoned.
• Emphasis on spiritual warfare and sound doctrine.

Spiritual Warfare

• Not against flesh and blood, but spiritual forces.
• Importance of putting on the full armor of God.
• Armor includes offensive and defensive components.

False Teachings and Warnings

• Three types of false teachings:
  1. Universalism
  2. Religious Spirit
  3. Wokism
• Importance of discerning truth and avoiding deception.

Conclusion

• Church needs to stand up for truth.
• Importance of wearing the belt of truth.
• Encouragement to participate in spiritual leadership with truth as a foundation.

Final Prayer

• Call to put on the full armor of God.
• Declaration to live in truth and strength.