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What should YOU 🫵🏼 be doing waiting for Jesus to return?? Join us as we wrap up our 'END TIMES' survival guide!

This will be a controversial one! Tune in for a Q&A on how to raise children in a progressive, upside-down world.

Is life beating you down? Does it feel like evil is winning? Today we learn how to STAND FIRM in a world on fire.

What are the signs that Jesus is about to return? How can we be prepared so that we aren’t caught off guard? Tune in to find out! This clip is from my sermon: "More discernment, less deception."

How should you deal with toxic family? Join us for a look at family systems just in time for the holidays so that you can go from drama-filled to Spirit-filled

Is the Antichrist at work in the world today? Join us for a prophetic 🔥 look at the END TIMES as we learn what we can do to prepare for the end of days.

How do you lead under pressure? Join us for a conversation with the former Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker, on life, leadership and how to stand firm in a chaotic world.

Learn what prison and the NFL taught these two fathers about love, redemption, and second chances.

The world is filled with danger; how prepared are you?? Join us for the kick-off part 2 of our 'End Times Survival Guide' series!

Do you have questions about fatherhood? Whether you’re a brand new dad or a father with adult children, this podcast will give you practical tips on fatherhood and how to love your children well.

Who you follow will determine your future as a man, husband, father & friend. The question is, are you acting like a son of God or a son of the Devil?

How do you have hope in a world filled with evil? Tune in as we finish part 1 of our END TIMES series with a bang! 💥

What does the demonic look like today, and do we need deliverance? Join me as I chat with my good friend, Mike Signorelli, about his upcoming movie The Domino Revival!

Should Americans be worried about Hamas? How should we prepare for potential attacks on U.S. soil? Join me as I chat with my good friend and former U.S. Army Ranger, John Lovell.

This sermon is more prophetic than anything I’ve ever preached❗ Stay tuned for a mind-melt on Israel, Hamas, and the battle that’s being waged in the Middle East.

War in the Middle East, apostasy in the church, and soft Christianity… these are just a few of the topics I discuss with my good friend, Pastor Russell Johnson from The Pursuit NW.

Who has access to your family?? Are they wise, foolish, or evil? Join us as we discuss how to lead our family relationships.

How do you fan the flame of your love life without burning the whole house down? Tune in to find out! 🔥

Are you letting the school system, government, and culture raise your children? Dads, this may be the most important sermon you will ever listen to…

Pressure doesn’t change us, it reveals us. Join us as we continue in our ‘End Times Survival Guide’ and build the tools to overcome pressure in an upside-down world.

Social media is lying to you about marriage. Learn what relationship status makes you the happiest, and how that aligns with God’s design for marriage.

Social media is lying to you about marriage. Learn what relationship status makes you the happiest, and how that aligns with God’s design for marriage.

How can you have joy in a world that runs on fear? Join us as we continue in our End Times Survival Guide.

There’s a movement in culture to rid the world of men, orchestrated by Satan and the demonic. Here are the six ways that’s playing out in culture today. This is a snippet from the Real Men sermon, “Our Father’s Dominion” from September 13th, 2023.

Your biggest enemy is… you. To take dominion over your life, you need to first take charge over yourself. What does that look like? Join us as we dive into taking dominion over the self.

What God creates, Satan counterfeits. Can you tell the difference? Join us as we dive deeper in our survival guide to the end times!

You have two options in life: you can either choose fear or joy. When affliction comes, a demonic spirit of fear may come on you, but you can’t let it in you. Choose joy in the Holy Spirit. 👊🏼

Where have you surrendered dominion in your life?? Join us LIVE as we address the cultural crises affecting men and discover how to reclaim your God-given dominion! 👑

Do you have what it takes to survive in the end times?? ☄️ Join us as we launch a new series that will help you survive in an upside-down world To get more unfiltered, uncensored, and unapologetic Bible teaching from Pastor Mark Driscoll, visit www.RealFaith.com or text “RealFaith” to 99383. Click HERE to subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscoll Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastormark Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll

Do you know the signs of the end times? In this clip from Pastor Mark’s latest sermon, “How to stand firm in a world gone mad,” you’ll find out what Jude says about the end times!

What does an IFBB Pro think of the current state of masculinity in America? Join Pastor Mark and longtime friend Mark Dugdale as they discuss the state of men, the church, and more! 🔥 ---------- To get more unfiltered and unapologetic Bible teaching from Pastor Mark, visit www.RealFaith.com or text “RealFaith” to 99383. Follow on social media: YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzD6QsO…ub_confirmation=1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pastormark TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscoll Instagram: www.instagram.com/markdriscoll/ Twitter / X: twitter.com/pastormark To donate and help get Bible-teaching out to a lost and broken world, visit: raisedonors.com/markdriscoll/podc…st-general-donate Click here for more resources: linktr.ee/markdriscoll

If you feel like the world is getting darker, you're not alone. Join us as we finish off the book of Jude with a bang 🔥 and learn how we can “keep from stumbling” in a deconstructing world. ---------- To get more unfiltered and unapologetic Bible teaching from Pastor Mark, visit www.RealFaith.com or text “RealFaith” to 99383. Follow on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzD6QsOut9S3e854Ffj41g?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscoll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll/ Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/pastormark To donate and help get Bible-teaching out to a lost and broken world, visit: https://raisedonors.com/markdriscoll/podcast-general-donate Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll

If I were Satan, this would be my playbook. Does it look familiar, America? Check out this snippet from my latest sermon, "Does God Have a Problem With American Christianity?" ---------- To get more unfiltered and unapologetic Bible teaching from Pastor Mark, visit www.RealFaith.com or text “RealFaith” to 99383. Follow on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzD6QsOut9S3e854Ffj41g?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscoll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll/ Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/pastormark To donate and help get Bible-teaching out to a lost and broken world, visit: https://raisedonors.com/markdriscoll/podcast-general-donate Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll

What would God say to the American church today? Is our nation headed for destruction, or is there still hope? Join us for a look at faith and culture with Pastor Mark and Graham Allen. [This is a rebroadcast from the Dear America podcast, episode 501 & 502.] ---------- To get more unfiltered and unapologetic Bible teaching from Pastor Mark, visit www.RealFaith.com or text “RealFaith” to 99383. Follow on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzD6QsOut9S3e854Ffj41g?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscoll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll/ Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/pastormark To donate and help get Bible-teaching out to a lost and broken world, visit: https://raisedonors.com/markdriscoll/podcast-general-donate Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll

Are you accepting a counterfeit Christianity? Just like in the days of Jude, God has strong words for those who practice a false gospel. 😳 To get more unfiltered and unapologetic Bible teaching from Pastor Mark, visit www.RealFaith.com or text “RealFaith” to 99383. Follow on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzD6QsOut9S3e854Ffj41g?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscoll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll/ Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/pastormark To donate and help get Bible-teaching out to a lost and broken world, visit: https://raisedonors.com/markdriscoll/podcast-general-donate Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll

In a time where "pride" is accepted and even celebrated, the Bible gives a very different judgement on pride. Check out this snippet from Pastor Mark's latest sermon, "Are you a w*ke Christian?"

What does America have wrong about masculinity? Everything. Join former Green Beret and current Delegate Nick Freitas, along with Pastor Mark, as they discuss manhood, parenting, and what America needs to do to raise up a godly next generation.

In a day when kids are being sexualized earlier than ever and gender dysphoria is being linked to childhood trauma, our culture is heading straight for Hell. In this sermon from Jude 5-10, Pastor Mark gives warning signs of how to spot an apostate, woke "Christian". To get more unfiltered, uncensored, and unapologetic Bible teaching from Pastor Mark Driscoll, visit www.RealFaith.com or text “RealFaith” to 99383. Click HERE to subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkDriscollMinistries Follow on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscoll Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastormark Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll

Listen to the full sermon: "Are you a fake Christian?" anywhere podcast is available! ------- To get more unfiltered, uncensored, and unapologetic Bible teaching from Pastor Mark Driscoll, visit www.RealFaith.com or text “RealFaith” to 99383. Click HERE to subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkDriscollMinistries Follow on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdri... Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/pastormark Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll

The worlds of politics and faith collide as Charlie Kirk and Pastor Mark talk about ‘New Days, Old Demons,’ and how the demonic forces at work in American culture are taking over. [This broadcast originally aired on The Charlie Kirk Show on August 3, 2023.]

Witchtok? Inclusion at Disney? Morally acceptable polygamy? With so much outright evil in today's world, how can a Christian "contend for the faith"? In this sermon in Jude 3-4, Pastor Mark preaches that we can follow Jesus' example contending for things like entertainment, technology, media, and business as He stood for truth against atheists, occultists, agnostics, world religions, and apostates. To get more unfiltered, uncensored, and unapologetic Bible teaching from Pastor Mark Driscoll, visit www.RealFaith.com or text “RealFaith” to 99383. Click HERE to subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkDriscollMinistries Follow on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastormarkdriscoll Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastormark Click here for more resources: https://linktr.ee/markdriscoll

*Please note - this is very poor quality audio. We apologize in advance!* Pastor Mark shares a ministry update from the Bronco during this supernatural season.

Should you take on debt? Should you invest? There are so many different schools of thought on how to manage your finances, but what does the Bible say? Tune in to Real Men!

Brace yourself for a head-on collision with culture, as we kick off a new sermon series: Black & White in a Rainbow World. How do we fight against the apostasy gripping our nation? Why is the cross at odds with the rainbow? How do we “content for the faith”? Join us for this 🔥 kickoff to our new series!

How do you come under leadership? How do you lead? Join us as continue in our ‘Good Fight’ series and dive into the topic of leadership.

Where is Jesus today, and what is He doing? In this throwback sermon from 2006, we dive into this topic and more, including what His plan is for His ultimate return. 👊🏼

Why is generosity important? Because God’s men are called to be generous men, not boys who can shave who vote for politicians to redistribute the wealth of those who make money. A boy takes, but a man gives.

Why is generosity important? Because God’s men are called to be generous men, not boys who can shave who vote for politicians to redistribute the wealth of those who make money. A boy takes, but a man gives.

The year is 2020, and our nation is revenged by a demonic spirit of fear and death. What’s going on, and who is in control? Join us for this throwback as we discuss the “Spirit of Babylon” and dissect how the unseen realm is crashing down on the seen realm.

Pastor Mark preaches on the spiritual disciplines of silence and speaking, preaching that there is a time for both in each of our lives (Ecclesiastes 3:1,7)

Our world is filled idols, and it’s been said that the human heart is an idol factory. Why is this so dangerous, and how do we combat it? Tune in to Real Men to find out. 👊

You were made for glory, but are you settling for a counterfeit? Join us as we travel back to 2016, discussing what the book of Revelation says about the thrones in the seen and unseen realms.

In the first sermon from the "Spiritual Disciplines for Regular Guys" series, Pastor Mark preaches on the spiritual disciplines of study and obedience and how, if men read the Word and obey what it says, their lives will be radically changed.

“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was to convince the world he didn't exist.” He does exist, but thankfully, we have a God who is infinitely more powerful and has equipped us for battle. Join us as we continue in our Good Fight series.

Is the Bible funny? Did Jesus ever crack a joke? In this throwback from 2009, you'll be taken on a survey of humor throughout the Bible in a sermon unlike anything you've ever heard.

God’s men need to serve, not just be served. While this fact is countercultural in 2023, service is vital to be a faithful Christian man. Tune in this week discuss what it looks like to be a man of God who serves.

Are you more tolerant than God? What should Christian tolerance look like? Tune in as we look at what Jesus has to say about tolerance from this throwback sermon by Pastor Mark from 2012.

In the first chapter of Pastor Mark's new book "New Days, Old Demons", we put an AI program to work replicating his voice! Get the full version only at RealFaith.com/fire 🔥

How do you cultivate character and grow your leadership as a man? What advice does Paul have for us as we lead our families, churches and communities? Tune in as we continue in our 1 Timothy series.

Elijah was supernaturally taken up into Heaven before he died, but will he return to earth again in the end times? In this final sermon of the "New Days, Old Demons" series, Pastor Mark shows what successful succession between Elijah and his protege Elisha looks like and gives us hope for the return of Jesus, and possibly Elijah, at the Second Coming.

In this episode of Real Leaders, Pastor Mark Driscoll sits down with Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri to discuss his new book, Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs, as well as the current state of masculinity, culture, and Christianity in America.

For lots of men, prayer is awkward and uncomfortable… but it doesn’t have to be. It’s simply a son talking to his Father with the purpose of building a relationship. Join us as we discuss prayer from a son/father perspective. 🙏🏻

In a time where masculinity and fatherhood are demonized, we want to build men up to bless women and children. The answer to what ails our society is MORE fathers, and LESS government. Join us as we talk about fatherhood this Father’s Day weekend. 👊🏼

In this throwback talk from 2022, Pastor Mark gave a lecture at TheosU where he shares the reality of critical theory and how it is affecting and infecting the government, academia, social media platforms, as well as many pulpits and pastors. Pastor Mark Driscoll sits down and explains this is a spiritual battle, not just a political issue. It is a counterfeit of the gospels that all leaders and pastors need to be aware of and become equip in to combat the lies. For more exclusive clips and a free ebook copy of "Christian Theology vs. Critical Theory", go visit RealFaith.com/ct

The greatest threat to you is YOU. If you want to be a godly man, you’re going to need to learn how to fight. So, how do we win the fight against sin? Tune in to find out. ⚔️

Will Jesus burn evildoers today like in the story of Elijah? In a time when compromise and tolerance is just as prevalent as in Elijah's day, you may start to wonder if, how, and when evildoers will be stopped. In this sermon from 2 Kings 1, Pastor Mark preaches on God's active vs passive wrath, options for what happens when you die, and the good news that everything will be perfect in the end once King Jesus returns.

In this throwback talk from 2022, Pastor Mark gave a lecture at TheosU where he shares the reality of critical theory and how it is affecting and infecting the government, academia, social media platforms, as well as many pulpits and pastors. Pastor Mark Driscoll sits down and explains this is a spiritual battle, not just a political issue. It is a counterfeit of the gospels that all leaders and pastors need to be aware of and become equip in to combat the lies. For more exclusive clips and a free ebook copy of "Christian Theology vs. Critical Theory", go visit http://RealFaith.com/ct

People in the U.S. are turning their back on God in record numbers. In a culture filled with apostates, the men of God need to be a Paul and a Timothy. Join us as we discuss apostates and how to avoid them. 👊🏼

False prophets, cowardly politicians, a corrupt government, a decaying culture, and believers turning their backs on God. Sound familiar? What was true in the days of Elijah is true today. Join us as we continue in our New Days, Old Demons series.

Many men today have a father wound and are controlled by an orphan spirit... but it doesn't have to stay that way. Here is part 2 of 'How to find a spiritual father' where men are encouraged to find the spirit of sonship.

What do the Jezebel spirit and Target have in common? The same demonic spirit that led Jezebel to have an innocent man killed in 1 Kings 21 is working in our day in places like transgender designers selling children's clothing at Target. Ultimately, the good news for the believer is that God's sovereign justice always reigns supreme over fleeting, temporary attempts at social justice.

We're kicking off the "Good Fight" series with an intro on Paul, Timothy, and how God brought them together as a spiritual father and son. If you're a man with a pulse, this is for you!

Are you more passive, aggressive, or assertive? In this Real Men sermon, Pastor Mark teaches how to overcome the passive spirit of Ahab and the aggressive spirit of Jezebel to embody the assertive spirit of Elijah.

Have you ever felt like you're at the end of your rope? Did you recognize that God showed up in your suffering? This was the exact story of Elijah. In 1 Kings 19:9-21, when Elijah needed it most, God spoke to him and sent him a godly friend to do life and ministry with. The key was getting alone, quiet time with God to discern His presence.

Join us for our first ever Real Men Conference, courtesy of RealFaith. This extraordinary event features an interview with former Olympian and MMA fighter Matt Lindland, worship led by chart-topping Christian artist Stephen McWhirter, and a powerful sermon from Pastor Mark Driscoll!

Have you ever known a woman (or man) who hated authority and loved control? With them, it may go beyond nature and tendencies and could be the demonic spirit of Jezebel empowering this person. In this sermon, Pastor Mark shows 29 clear signs that you're dealing with someone with the spirit of Jezebel.

Whether your family is amazing or completely jacked up, God has a better plan for both human families and His divine family. In this special Mother’s Day sermon, Pastor Mark preaches that, though humanity messed up God’s original plan for family, there’s still hope for even the worst families.

Have you ever felt beat up, kicked down, depressed, and alone? In 1 Kings 19:1-8, one of the greatest men after Jesus, Elijah the prophet, has spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional struggles, showing us how we too can be godly in our struggles.

The spirit of Ahab works in men to make them passive, fearful and weak. Do you know any guys like that? Listen to learn the 28 signs of the Ahab spirit.

What do Stormy Daniels, the Wall Street charging bull, Jezebel, and Ahab have in common? In 1 Kings 18:41-46, Pastor Mark preaches on the activity of unholy spirits and the presence of the Holy Spirit throughout history, as the same demons that empowered evil in Elijah's day empower evil today.

Have you noticed that our culture is filled with passive men and controlling women? What you may not know is that these demonic movements are empowered by the Jezebel and Ahab spirits, who have been at work since the days of Elijah. In this sermon, Pastor Mark tells that the story of Elijah gives context for real men, especially those who may struggle with the Ahab spirit and leave themselves vulnerable to the Jezebel spirit.

Does a godless government making godless rules sound remotely familiar? The same demons that empowered the governmental leaders in Elijah's day empower many leaders in today's government. Since the Bible is both timeless and timely, Pastor Mark preaches from 1 Kings 18:20-40 on how we all ultimately must make a decision on whether we'll be slaughtered or saved.

Pastor Mark Driscoll sits down with Steve Deace from Blaze Media to talk about the American church sliding to the left, and how to deal with the haters that come when you call that out.

This guest sermon from renowned pastor, Dr. R.T. Kendall, is based on his best-selling book "The Sensitivity of the Spirit".

Whether you know it or not, you’re a sinner. Without Jesus, you’re dead in your sins. But that doesn’t have to be the end of the story. In “Christ Resurrected”, Pastor Mark preaches this special Easter message on how, when you become a Christian, God works for you, in you, and through you.

RealFaith Ministries presents Christ Crucified: A Good Friday Documentary. In this historically accurate, biblically sound, and unapologetically bold look at the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, Pastor Mark Driscoll goes into painstaking detail to document the historical, medical, theological, and personal implications of the cross.  For more information on Christ Crucified, click here: https://realfaith.com/easter/

God is speaking, working, faithful, and commanding. Are you listening, noticing, trusting, and obeying? In this sermon from 1 Kings 18:1-19, Pastor Mark asks a series of questions to show how we can stand against the Ahab and Jezebel spirits in our day just like Elijah stood against Ahab and Jezebel themselves.

Are you more passive, aggressive, or assertive? In this Real Men sermon, Pastor Mark teaches how to overcome the passive spirit of Ahab and the aggressive spirit of Jezebel to embody the assertive spirit of Elijah.

Do miracles still happen today? Does God still raise the dead and multiply food? Watch as Pastor Mark teaches from 1 Kings 17:8-24 and shows how God supernaturally leads Elijah to a widow's house where God's power through Elijah helps save her and her son from multiple seemingly hopeless situations. The even better news is this same power that empowered Elijah is available to us today as our Father is still a God of miracles.

Just look at the woke joke folk on the internet, in government, and leading corporations and you can see the spirits of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel active in our day. Anywhere passivity allows controlling, manipulative spirits to do evil and harm, the Ahab and Jezebel spirits are alive and well. In this sermon based in 1 Kings 17:1-7, Pastor Mark preaches that the assertive Elijah spirit, equipped by God, will still overcome these evil spirits in our day as it did in the Old Testament.

Get out your tinfoil hats! Pastor Jimmy Evans brings nearly 50 years of research and study of the end times into this sermon, using biblical prophecy to show what has happened, continues to happen, and is yet to happen. Though study of the end times can be a point of much contention and conversation, his message is hopeful for believers, ultimately encouraging them to live in community with other Christians, serve God in the ways He has called us, and share with others Jesus' work in our lives.

What do Disney, the Church of England, BLM, and the Supreme Court have in common? To find out, watch this mind melt from Pastor Mark as he kicks off a new series "New Days, Old Demons: A Study of Elijah". Text ELIJAH to 99383 to get a free copy of the study guide that accompanies this series.

Does our culture need a new Elijah? | Pastor Mark Driscoll We’re picking a fight with the same demons that have persecuted God's people for thousands of years. It’s time to punch back. Starting March 4th, we’re taking a flamethrower to the new prophets of old demons.

More than ever before, boys who should be men are living at home longer or moving back home to their mom's basement. What hope is there for a nice, young single gal who wants to marry a godly man? What wisdom is there for a young man who wants to grow up, get a job, and get off his parents' payroll? Pastor Mark finishes the Real Romance series with some hope for unicorns like these and how godly single people can prepare for marriage. Visit realfaith.com/marriage for a mountain of free Bible-based resources on marriage and to download a free copy of our newest book, Real Romance: Sex in the Song of Songs.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Song of Songs 7:11-8:7 and "Real Romance" Chapter 8 on the importance of setting up natural rhythms of your family for things like Sabbath, vacations, and holidays. Ultimately, no matter how many arguments you've had or how many times the Enemy has tried to push you apart, you can have a new marriage with the same spouse.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Song of Songs 6:2-10 and "Real Romance" Chapter 6, highlighting the importance of forgiveness and repentance in any relationship, but especially in marriage.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Song of Songs 5:2-6:1 and "Real Romance" Chapter 5 on how couples can go from selfishness to serving or from fighting to flirting.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Song of Songs 3:6-5:1 and "Real Romance" Chapter 4 on how to make the last day of your marriage as happy, healthy, and holy as the first day of your marriage.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Song of Songs 2:8-3:5 and "Real Romance" Chapter 3 on the times when flirting becomes fighting and how couples can fight FOR their marriages, not WITH their spouses.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches on 5 keys to a romantic relationship based on Song of Songs 1:1-7.

In the first sermon of the Real Romance: Sex in the Song of Songs series, Pastor Mark preaches on people who see sex as god, gross, or gift and that, ultimately, in a heterosexual, monogamous marriage, God gave sex as a gift.

Pastor Mark preaches on how quickly the people reverted to their sinful nature by turning away from the Word in this brutally honest passage of Nehemiah 13. Importantly, showing how Nehemiah channeled his "righteous anger” into action, holding the men accountable for their failed leadership.

In this special Christmas Eve sermon from the Born a King series, Pastor Mark preaches on 8 prophecies that prove Jesus Christ is the one true God.

In this special Christmas Eve sermon from the Born a King series, Pastor Mark preaches on 8 prophecies that prove Jesus Christ is the one true God.

In Nehemiah 12, Pastor Mark preaches on a huge worship service the people had, giving thanks to God for His favor in their rebuilding efforts. Through this story, he preaches that you can be clean, glad, and generous, as the people were in Nehemiah 12.

In Nehemiah 11, Pastor Mark compares and contrasts the City of God and the City of Man and shows how and why culture flows from cities out to the nations.

In this special guest sermon, Nathan Finochio uses several passages of Scripture to answer the question "What is God Like?"

In Nehemiah 10, Pastor Mark preaches on the church family mission statement many of the men signed in that day, which was a covenant to lead their families in the ways of God as their church and city grew. From this mission statement, we can glean practical ways to structure and lead our own families and churches.

In Nehemiah 9, Pastor Mark preaches on the difference between dead religion and dynamic revival, on the gift of repentance, and on the incredible, glorious nature of our God.

In Nehemiah 8, Pastor Mark preaches that, just in like a physical battle, there is both ground war and air war in spiritual warfare.

In Nehemiah 7, Pastor Mark preaches that policies, leadership, governance and safe buildings are needed before people can arrive at church and encounter Jesus in a safe, enjoyable way. This chapter also shows that everyone is important and that both people and things need to be stewarded.

In Nehemiah 6, Pastor Mark preaches that a "beating" from a critic oftentimes comes right before a blessing, that all those who say they're "believers" shouldn't necessarily be believed, and that fake news is nothing new.

In Nehemiah 5, Pastor Mark preaches that the most important thing is not whether we're rich or poor but whether we're godly or ungodly and that we can either love money and use people or use money to love people.

In Nehemiah 4, Pastor Mark shows that all ministries, if they're doing the will of God, will have enemies of various types and forms. As a lesson for leaders, we also see in Nehemiah 4 that your pain tolerance will ultimately determine your leadership lid.

In Nehemiah 3, Pastor Mark shows that ordinary days are crucial to allow for extraordinary days. In what seems to just be a long list of people, he also preaches on principles for leaders and all people and finishes with the good news that Jesus has another list that those who have relationship with Him will be on forever.

In Nehemiah 2, Nehemiah audaciously approaches the king with his plan, after much planning and prayer, recognizing that he ultimately answers to the King of Kings. Pastor Mark points out several key facts from this chapter, including the fact that vision requires provision, your confidence comes from your calling, and that, to lead others, you must follow the Lord.

In this sermon from Nehemiah 1, Pastor Mark introduces the story of Nehemiah, who was instrumental in the rebuilding of the Temple before one of the biggest revivals in Church history took place.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark celebrates Trinity Church's 6th birthday, recounting how God has been faithful to the church family for the past 6 years, and to his family for many years before that.

In the final sermon of the Genesis series (ch 35-36), Pastor Mark compares and contrasts Jacob and Esau's generational family lines and we see the deaths of Jacob beloved wife, Rachel, and his father, Isaac.

In one of the toughest and most heart-wrenching stories in the book of Genesis, Pastor Mark preaches from chapter 34 on the defilement of Jacob's daughter, Dinah. As her dad did nothing to stop his daughter from being taken advantage of, Pastor Mark preaches on the importance of strong men and fathers in protecting their wives and children.

This sermon from Pastor Mark in Genesis 33 gives hope to those who have broken relationships with friends and family members, showing that brothers Jacob and Esau were able to reconcile despite an entire lifetime of strife.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Genesis 32 on obeying God, praying through difficult situations, and wrestling with God when life circumstances seem to be dark. Pastor Mark will also walk through how repentance and restitution can lead to reconciliation in difficult relationships.

In a tough but practical sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Genesis 30-31 on a murderous spirit, boundaries, relationships with toxic and evil people, and when to walk away from an unhealthy relationship.

In Genesis 29-30, we see Jacob engage in polygamy with two wives and four baby mamas that causes lots of drama that lasts for generations. As Pastor Mark shares, the good news is that no matter how many times Jacob messes up, God is still the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

This sermon from Genesis 29 is another incredibly practical parenting lesson from this amazing book of the Bible and, as Pastor Mark preaches in this chapter, Laban meddles in his adult daughters' lives, causing pain, problems, and perils that last their entire lives.

In Genesis 28:10-22, Heaven visits earth as Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to Heaven. In this story, Pastor Mark preaches that, though Jacob's circumstances don't necessarily change, his life changes because of an encounter with God, and a relationship with the God of his father and grandfather is started and strengthened.

In this sermon from Genesis 27 and the first part of Genesis 28, we see sibling rivalry at its worst in the story of Jacob and Esau when parents favor one child over another. Pastor Mark preaches on how family division can lead to family deception, devastation, and dispersion.

In light of the recent US Supreme Court overturn of Roe vs. Wade, Pastor Mark shares this topical sermon with 23 different Scripture verses giving reasons why true Christians must oppose abortion.

In this sermon from Genesis 26, Pastor Mark preaches on the need for men to lead their families and about generational blessing and cursing in the lives of Abraham and Isaac.

In this special Father's Day sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Genesis 25 on the ways that descendants of Abraham both continued the race, carrying the baton of following Jesus and leading their families to follow Jesus, and dropped the baton, leading to future generations of tumultuous turmoil. In the end, he concludes that dads can make a difference, for good or bad, for generations.

In this sermon from Genesis 24, Pastor Mark shows how the story of Isaac and Rebekah is a great model for those who are wanting to get married or are coaching their own children in that season.

After 10+ chapters have been dedicated to the lives of Abraham and Sarah, Abraham lays his beloved wife to rest as we read the first funeral recorded in Scripture. As Pastor Mark preaches in this sermon from Genesis 22-23, we see in the marriage of Abraham and Sarah that the last day of our marriages are more important than the first.

In Genesis 21, it appears that, after Abraham and Sarah's promised son, Isaac, comes, life will settle down and they'll be able to enjoy this life that God has blessed them with. But, in Genesis 22, God puts Abraham to the ultimate test of faith and, spoiler alert, he passes the test, leading to blessing for not only him and his immediate family but future generations of his family, through which will ultimately come Jesus.

In Genesis 21, Abraham's promised son, Isaac, finally comes and the baby mama drama continues after he tried to take matters into his own hands and have a child with another woman. As is often the case with God, Pastor Mark shows that God blesses everyone in the story, despite the people and their actions, and that God is always the ultimate hero in every story.

In Genesis 20, Abraham gives his wife Sarah away, the second time we read about this type of action by Abraham in the book of Genesis. In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches that, as Abraham continues to make a mess of his life, acting in fear rather than faith, God is faithful as He continues to save His people from themselves.

In this topical sermon for Mother's Day, Pastor Mark preaches on two mothers - Sarah and Hagar - both mothers to Abraham's children, one child of the promise (Isaac) and one child from Abraham trying to take things into his own hands and go against God's plan (Ishmael). With Galatians 4 as the backdrop for the sermon, Pastor Mark teaches that, from these two moms, we can learn how to have more grace-based homes (like Sarah) and less law-based homes (like Hagar).

In this sermon from Genesis 18-19, Pastor Mark shows that the same depravity that started in Sodom and Gomorrah has been prevalent throughout world history and continues into culture today. He concludes that Jesus will be the ultimate Judge and it's of critical importance for people to align themselves with Jesus' values rather than the world's to save themselves from the ultimate judgment that awaits.

In this slightly awkward passage in Genesis 17 about Abraham circumcising himself and his entire household, Pastor Mark points to the most important part of the story - that Abraham's covenant with God was cemented in this act and that God's priorities for our families are the same as His priorities have been for families since the beginning.

In this special Good Friday sermon, Pastor Mark gives 12 reasons why Jesus died for humanity, being crucified on the cross, dying in one of the worst possible ways, because He loved us so much.

The Good News of the gospel is that, after Jesus died and was buried, he resurrected from death three days later to save us and bring us back into eternal relationship with Him. In this special Easter sermon, Pastor Mark gives 21 reasons to believe in Jesus' resurrection to help bolster your faith and encourage those who don't yet know Jesus to start a relationship with Him.

In this sermon from Genesis 16, Pastor Mark preaches on the story of Abraham and Sarah trying to, once again, take matters into their own hands, this time to get a son they believe to be God's promised son. He ends with the good news that, even though faith-filled people have faithless days, God remains faithful when we are faithless.

In this sermon from Genesis 15, Pastor Mark continues Abraham's story, preaching on the dichotomy of having faith in God as well as questions for God. He continues with the good news that God has grace and covenant relationship for His people, especially for those who don't always get things right.

In this sermon from Genesis 14, Pastor Mark shows that there were both battles and blessings happening simultaneously, as we often see in our own lives today. The final portion covers the mysterious, debated figure, Melchizedek, and whether he was a typology, pointing us to Christ, or a Christophony, an actual appearance or manifestation of Christ Himself.

In Genesis 12-13, Pastor Mark preaches that, even though Abraham and Sarah had unbelief and nearly ruined everything, God is faithful and allows many second chances to receive His blessing and promises.

In this sermon from Genesis 11-12, Pastor Mark preaches on the calling of Abraham and Sarah to leave their pagan, wicked upbringing, their home, and all that they knew and start a new legacy for their family. This journey took incredible faith and Abraham is saved to receive his place in the family line and genealogy that ultimately leads to Jesus Christ.

In this sermon from Genesis 10-11, Pastor Mark shows that all nations came from Noah's 3 sons and dives into the topic of the city and Tower of Babel, including what influence the events of Genesis 11 have had on language throughout history and even in modern times.

In this sermon from Genesis 9, Pastor Mark teaches that humanity brings death and chaos but God brings life and covenant. The good news is that, even though earthly fathers and sons fail, God the Father and God the Son never fail.

This sermon from Genesis 7-8 covers one of the most well-known parts of the book as Noah's family enters the ark and the Flood takes place. In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches on how God saved Noah's family and how Noah's first action upon getting off the ark was to build an altar to worship God. He also covers the differing opinions on the case for a global vs local flood, showing once again that there are many open-handed issues in the book of Genesis that Christians can debate but ultimately not divide over.

In this packed sermon covering a large chunk of text (Genesis 5:1-7:1), Pastor Mark preaches on the fact that God is good and people are bad, that human progress is external not internal, and that a faith-filled, yet still sinful, family can be used mightily by God.

In Genesis 4, we start to see the effects of the Fall on Adam & Eve's family and how it negatively impacts generations, starting with their sons Cain & Abel. Ultimately, in this sermon, Pastor Mark concludes that everyone needs Jesus because, though it can be easy to get haughty, in this story, Cain is a picture of humanity and Abel is a picture of Jesus.

After God called everything "good" and "very good" in Genesis 1-2, Adam and Eve make choices in Genesis 3:1-24 that will change the course of humanity forever. In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches how hell literally came to earth in the form of a serpent and, because of Adam and Eve's choices, creation is now cursed. But, the good news is that Jesus is the dragon slayer who rules and reigns over all creatures and creation then, now, and forever.

After describing what happened each day of creation, the Genesis narrative zooms in on the first man, Adam, and recounts the creation of and his marriage to the first woman, Eve. In this sermon from Genesis 2:4-25, Pastor Mark preaches on how God created us to live physically and spiritually, to work and worship, for a relationship with Him and others, and for marriage and family.

In this sermon from Genesis 1:26-2:4a, Pastor Mark preaches on the creation of man and woman, His most important creation, created in His image, and which He set apart by calling "very good".

In this first sermon in the Genesis series, Pastor Mark preaches on the first six days of creation as detailed in Genesis 1:1-25.

In this final sermon of the Worship the King series, Pastor Mark gets the most practical talking about worshipping in your life and work.

In this special Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Mark preaches on how Jesus is worshipped as King both in Heaven and on earth.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches how we can worship at home using the example of the first Jewish and Gentile Christians and that generations can be affected, impacted, and changed when we worship at home and church.

In this practical sermon on worship in the church, Pastor Mark teaches on how worship in Heaven comes down to the church and that there are many appropriate ways to worship in church in the way that God commands us to do.

In this first sermon of the series, Pastor Mark preaches from Revelation 4 on how we will worship in Heaven as the people of God in the presence of God giving praise to God.

In this final sermon in the book of James from 5:13-20, Pastor Mark preaches on faith while doing ministry including with those who are suffering, cheerful, sick, sinning, weary, and doubting, and closes the series with the idea of never forgetting to find the lost sheep.

When it comes to suffering, it can be extremely tough to trust God's plan through the pain. In this sermon from Pastor Mark, he preaches from James 5:7-12 on God's harvest and judgment and the fact that we must do what we can do as we wait for God to do what only He can do.

In this sermon from James 5:1-6, Pastor Mark preaches on wealth, money, and finance in the context of selfishness, stealing, and stewardship, ultimately conveying that God desires our hearts to be generous with the money He gives us.

In this incredibly practical sermon from James 4:13-17, Pastor Mark preaches on the fact that life has uncertainty and brevity and, since God has sovereignty, we should have humility and urgency.

In this sermon from James 4:1-12, Pastor Mark preaches that relational conflict is inevitable and not inherently the problem. The problem becomes whether the conflict is Kingdom down or Hell up.

In this sermon from James 3:13-18, Pastor Mark goes through a list of characteristics and attitudes that will bring Kingdom (Heaven) down into your life, family, and ministry and another list that will bring Hell up into your life, family, and ministry.

In this sermon from James 3:1-12, Pastor Mark talks about the power of the tongue and that, in the flesh, it wants to destroy us and we can use it for evil. But, the Holy Spirit can transform our tongue so we can use it for good.

In this sermon from James 2:14-26, Pastor Mark preaches about lazy Christians that prefer lip service over their lifestyle and that, ultimately, good trees bear good fruit and bad trees bear bad fruit.

In this sermon from James 2:1-13, Pastor Mark preaches on looking up to Jesus rather than down on others, that we should look at both the inward and outward of people, and that while the world runs on judgment, the church runs on mercy.

Pastor Mark, in this sermon, tackles the ideas of anger, trial triggers, our behavior, and the result of our behavior when we react in anger to trials, based in James 1:19-27.

In this sermon from James 1:9-18, Pastor Mark preaches on how joy comes from God more than it comes from circumstances of our lives, our stuff, or our sin.

In this first sermon from the book of James, Pastor Mark preaches on faith in the midst of trials including finding joy, wisdom, and ultimately God in the middle of your trials.

In this finale to the spiritual gifts series, Pastor Mark teaches on most likely the most controversial set of gifts - sign gifts - including gifts such as prophecy, speaking in tongues, healing, and miracles.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark expands upon speaking gifts like apostles, teaching, evangelism, shepherding/care, encouragement, leadership, wisdom, and knowledge.

In this sermon from Pastor Mark, he expands upon gifts of service like mercy, hospitality, discernment, helps/service, administration, giving, and faith.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark kicks off a short sermon series to help people determine their spiritual gifts and how God has uniquely designed them to serve His Kingdom. In this sermon, he talks about the Holy Spirit-filled ministry of Jesus as well as the differences between getting a gift vs using a gift, what God creates vs what Satan counterfeits, the physical body vs the church body, Christian ministry vs Christian maturity, and public vs private worship.

In this final sermon in Romans from 16:17-27, Pastor Mark preaches against division and on the difference between wise, foolish, and evil people. Ultimately, the book ends with the admonition to start with God, stay with God, and finish with God.

In Romans 16:1-16, Pastor Mark teaches a passage with a long list of names written by Paul, showing that all people are fascinating and every testimony is important.

In this sermon from Romans 15:22-33, Pastor Mark talks about plans, provision, partnership, and prayer when it comes to ministry.

In Romans 15:14-21, Pastor Mark gives qualities and characteristics of a Spirit-filled church with lots of encouragement for all God has done over the past year and few years.

In Romans 15:1-13, Pastor Mark talks about the difference between "national" and "state" borders when it comes to Christianity vs. other religions as well as how ultimately, life in the Spirit, living as diverse believers who all love Jesus, is winning.

This sermon from Pastor Mark covers Romans 14:13-23 and encourages Christians to be a help, a burden lifter, and a servant, not a hindrance, burden giver, and selfish.

In Romans 14, Pastor Mark preaches on the fact that most of the time, as a church family, relationships are more important than disagreements and that we as believers should look up to Him, not down on them.

This topical sermon for Father's Day is based in Mark and John's Gospels as Pastor Mark preaches on the special relationship between God the Father and God the Son.

This special message from Dr. R.T. Kendall is based on his life message and best-selling book "Total Forgiveness".

In this sermon from Romans 13:8-14, Pastor Mark preaches on the war between love and selfishness, the war between the Spirit and the flesh, and the best version of a person, who is in Jesus.

One of the most popular and insightful passages to study in a time of increasing conversation around social disobedience and social justice, Pastor Mark preaches from Romans 13:1-7 on how Christians can discern a course of action when God and government collide.

This sermon from Pastor Mark based in Romans 12:9-21 could be considered a string of short "tweetable" quotes from Paul on how to treat others honorably and live among people in a Godly way.

In this sermon from Romans 12:1-8, Pastor Mark talks about how we worship with our head, heart, and hands as we die to ourselves and live for God.

In this special Mother's Day sermon from Pastor Mark, he teaches from Luke 1 on motherhood lessons we can learn from Jesus' mother Mary.

This final sermon from Romans 11 starts with the idea that some things simply need to be placed in a mystery box and that we can't understand everything in Scripture, then moves on to the fact that God is faithful to generations and that God is not a concept to be mastered but a person to be worshipped.

In this sermon from Romans 11, Pastor Mark teaches on the topic of why the Jews don't love Jesus, how God grafted us into Israel, and what warning we should heed from Israel.

This sermon from Pastor Mark covers Romans 11 and the idea of a remnant, whether God rejects His people, and pruning for the next harvest.

This sermon from Pastor Mark covers the final portion of Romans 10 on predestination and addresses the question of why we should still evangelize if people are predestined, showing the importance of both divine sovereignty and human responsibility in evangelism.

This face-melting sermon from Pastor Mark goes through 1 Corinthians 15:3 in painstaking detail and emphasizes the incredible truth that Christ died for our sins.

In this Easter sermon from Pastor Mark, he goes through a 21-point list of reasons to believe that Jesus resurrected from the dead and the fact that it makes Him different than the leader of any other world religion.

In this sermon from Romans 9:30-10:13, Pastor Mark addresses the question of who chooses our salvation and whether or not predestination is loving.

In this sermon from Romans 9:14-29, Pastor Mark addresses two more questions Paul answers about predestination including whether it's unjust or unfair for some to be saved and not others using the case study of Pharaoh and his hard heart.

Pastor Mark tackles a much-debated topic of predestination in this sermon from Romans 9:1-13 and the question of whether we choose God or God chooses us and how a loving God could choose some people and not others.

In this sermon from the end of Romans 8, Pastor Mark preaches on four questions posed in the text on our security in Christ and finishes with the fact that we march forward in faith, not fear.

Many people explain why there's evil and suffering in this world in different ways. In this sermon based in Romans 8:18-30, Pastor Mark tells that, even though humankind ruined the world, there's ultimate hope in God's divine plan.

In this sermon in Romans 8, Pastor Mark preaches one of the most popular verses of the entire Bible and how Jesus lives for you, God the Spirit lives in you, and God the Father lives with you.

This marriage sermon from Pastor Mark is based on the book “Win Your War” and the idea that Satan wants to break family in the seen and unseen realm but God wants to build family in the seen and unseen realm.

Pastor Mark Driscoll looks at Jesus' longest recorded prayer in John 17:1-26 to teach us how to pray for Yourself, Christians, and non-Christians.

Let Gods’ will be done and not seek upon our own understanding. Pastor Mark Driscoll shares the reality of walking within Gods will even if it doesn’t match our own understanding. Pointing too Jesus’s gethsemane prayer as guidance to our toughest day’s.

Pastor Mark Driscoll compares Religious vs. Spiritually prayers by looking at The Lord's Prayer.

In the second sermon from the Pray Like Jesus series, Pastor Mark Driscoll discusses the different ways Jesus prayed and how we can model our prayer after the way He prayed. Our prayers should be woven throughout our daily life to create a loving and intimate relationship with the Father.

This introduction to the Pray Like Jesus series introduces Jesus' secret to prayer, healing the father wound, and the idea of God being Father rather than master and that we, as God's kids, should feel like son rather than slave.

This special clip show features Pastor Mark's best rants of 2020.

This sermon from Christmas Eve uses prophecy to show that it's all about Jesus and that history, as well as the present and future, all points to Jesus.

In this sermon from Romans 7, Pastor Mark tells how, when you become a Christian, your desires change and that, even though the flesh tries to pull you back down, the Spirit pulling you up is stronger.

This sermon from Romans 7 shows how living under grace and in the Spirit is far better than living under law.

In Romans 6, Pastor Mark preaches on freedom to God, freedom from sin, and the fact that everyone looking for freedom is looking for Jesus.

This sermon from Romans 6 talks about the graciousness of God as well as the truths of justification, regeneration, and sanctification.

In Romans 5, Paul talks about the fact that because of our first father, Adam, and the original sin, humanity was in ruin but, because of Jesus, we were rescued and now get the opportunity to be with Jesus, who will reign forever.

This encouraging sermon from Romans 5 encourages people to rejoice in God, hardship, and reconciliation.

This practical sermon from Romans 4 shows many ways in the Bible in which God has been faithful and shows how He continues to be faithful to His people even today.

This sermon from Romans 4 uses Abraham and David as examples and shows that God can also use us for His purposes.

This sermon from Romans 3 tells how even those who believe they're good are actually bad without God's intervention in their lives.

This sermon from Romans 3 tells how even those who believe they're good are actually bad without God's intervention in their lives.

In this sermon from Romans 2:12-29, Pastor Mark talks about five religious traps people can fall into and how God ultimately wants relationship, not religion.

This sermon from Romans 2:1-11 includes talk of God’s judgment, prophetic fulfillment of Romans 2 today, and the good news that we all need Jesus.

In this sermon from Romans 1, Pastor Mark preaches on forbidden sexual acts from the Bible, homosexuality, 9 objections to Biblical sex, gender, and sexuality, and the wrath of God.

In this sermon from Romans 1:8-17, Pastor Mark teaches on the importance of praying, planning, and preaching as well as being unashamed of the Gospel.

Paul’s letter to the Romans is widely considered his most towering theological work. This helps explain why it is listed first among Paul’s letters in the Bible, even though it was not written first. In this way, the order of Paul’s writings shows that Romans is of the first order. Not only has Romans impacted the history of the church, it can also impact the history of your life.

In this final sermon from the 2 Peter series, Pastor Mark preaches from 2 Peter 3 where, nearing the end of his life, Peter tells the people to stay steadfast in their faith, keep telling others about Jesus, and to keep their Bibles and their hearts open.

In this sermon from 2 Peter 2, Pastor Mark preaches about false teaching and the fact that what God creates, Satan also counterfeits and that it's most important to stick to the Bible in order to not self-destruct.

In this section of 2 Peter, he tells how God speaking is great but that God speaking through Scripture is even greater and then Pastor Mark gives 25 prophecies that prove Scripture is true.

In this first sermon from 2 Peter, Pastor Mark teaches how God works for you, in you, with you, and through you and how a Christian receives new desires, power, nature, and mind from the Lord.

In this final message from 1 Peter 5, Pastor Mark shares the importance of selecting your shepherd and finding your flock (choosing a pastor and church family), looking out for the lion (resisting the devil) and gives the ultimate reminder that the chief Shepherd is for Christians and coming back for us.

In 1 Peter 4, Peter gives admonition that Christians will likely suffer for their faith but the Good News of the Gospel promises that an end to the suffering will come when Jesus makes His final return.

When we suffer, we have two choices for how we can react - either by sinning or serving. This sermon from 1 Peter 4 shows how the best way to react to hardship is by using your suffering for good by serving.

In this sermon from 1 Peter 3, Pastor Mark teaches that Heaven & hell start in this life, that God can use your worst misery for your best ministry, and that, ultimately, Christianity is about Christ.

In this sermon from 1 Peter 3, Pastor Mark & Grace talk about honor in marriage and a practical list of how to win at marriage.

In this timely sermon, Pastor Mark shares timeless truths from God’s word about submitting to Godly authority, God’s path to equality, and that overall, Jesus is the victim of humanity’s sinful injustice.

In this sermon from 1 Peter 1:23-2:12, Pastor Mark teaches how Scripture makes you healthy and people are the product of their teaching so ultimately you can be healthy in a world filled with sickness.

More than any cause, movement, feeling, culture, or social unit, God is in control and is over it all.

In this sermon from 1 Peter, Pastor Mark shares how God does perfect work through imperfect people and that God’s blessings outweigh and outlast the world’s burdens.

Have you ever thought about if we’ll work in Heaven? In this sermon from “Good News”, Pastor Mark talks about how God working is a model for our work and that, in Heaven, work will also be restored to the perfect plan God had for it prior to the fall. Because Christians work for Jesus, our good works will be rewarded in Heaven.

Using Hebrews 4 as a backdrop, Pastor Mark shares how rest was in God’s original plan and that healthy rhythms of work and rest can be practiced on this earth but will also prepare us for Heaven.

This week in the “Good News” series, Pastor Mark tackles some of the top questions on Heaven including whether there will be animals, if people will be married, and whether babies will be born or if those who died on earth will go to Heaven.

In this special Mother’s Day sermon from Pastor Mark & Grace, they share how leading their family includes love, enjoyment, affirmation, and discipline.

A pervasive lie is that Heaven will be boring and lame but, in this sermon, Pastor Mark tells that Heaven will be a place of relationships, pleasure, laughter, adventure, worship, exploration, and spending time with God face-to-face.

The Bible describes Heaven in a multitude of ways and, in this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches on five of them including Heaven as a kingdom, a city, a home, a garden, and a forever party.

God’s original plan for the earth was perfect and holy but through the serpent’s temptation, man turned their back on God through sin. In his infinite grace, God gave humanity another chance, will restore and redeem the world, and invites Christians to live in a New Heaven and New Earth with Him forever.

Jesus’ resurrection is the most important and influential event in the history of the world and, in this Easter sermon, Pastor Mark gives 20 reasons to believe in Jesus’ resurrection.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark tells Jesus’ seven last proclamations from the cross and how Good Friday actually is good news.

In the final chapter of Daniel, there are 5 things you can look forward to: God rescuing the troubled, God raising the dead, God ruling the future, God refining the defiled, and God rewarding the faithful.

Charles Swindoll called Daniel 11 “one of the most remarkable chapters in the entire Bible”. Donald Campbell points out that, in the first 35 verses of the chapter, there are at least 135 prophecies that have been literally fulfilled and can be proven by history. In this sermon, Pastor Mark shows that humans don’t control the future, but we can know the One who does.

Life won’t always be easy and, as Daniel shows, it’s ok to lament and not be ok, but we must be aware that our pain on this earth is part of the great, spiritual war in the unseen realm.

In the midst of what could be fearful circumstances, Pastor Mark brings a message of hope in Jesus despite the fear.

In chapter 9, Daniel shows that, even if you’ve written a book of the Bible and lived a seemingly righteous life, prayer and Bible study are crucial to revelation. The chapter ends with more prophecy that can be interpreted many different ways and shows that, ultimately, the future is clearly fuzzy.

Daniel 8 is one of, if not the, most amazing prophetic chapter in the entire Bible. The passage interprets itself and clearly shows that God shows up in all of human history.

Instead of being fearful of prophesy passages in the Bible, it’s important to remember that behind all of the imagery is God who knows the future, rules the world, and is coming back to rule all things forever.

In Daniel’s time, just like in today’s time, the government was corrupt and tried to punish him for serving Jesus. But, Daniel stood firm and worshiped the true King and, in his infinite might and power, God showed up once again in Daniel’s life to rescue him from a den of lions.

In Daniel 5, the same family continues to do the same evil and God shows up in a powerful way while Daniel once again interprets a prophecy that God will ultimately get the last word.

In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar had a dream that foreshadowed his seven-year period of being humbled by the true King, Jesus. Despite the warning, he continued his prideful reign until the dream came true and he was forced to acknowledge the God over all kingdoms.

When faced with a decision whether to worship the true God or a counterfeit God, Daniel’s friends stood firm in worship of the true God. Even when it looked like the counterfeit God would win, the real God showed up in the middle of their trial and protected them. God can do the same for those today who put their trust and faith in Him despite the most desperate of circumstances.

In this sermon from Daniel 2, a problem is presented, Daniel responds in prayer and praise, which leads to a prophecy and promise, and ultimately to his promotion.

God has a Kingdom in Heaven where all those who believe in and have relationship with Him will go after this earth but Satan counterfeits that perfect place with the city of Babylon. In this sermon, learn how the spirit of Babylon wants to topple, train, and tempt you but the spirit of God wants to send, strengthen, and sustain you.

In this final sermon in the “Joy To The World” series, Pastor Mark tells how loving God with your mind, obedience, contentment, partnership, and words will help give you joy going into a new year or new season when you don’t know what’s next.

In this sermon, Pastor Mark tells how to rejoice in all circumstances, even when you’re stressed about the past, present, and future and how to move forward with faith replacing your fear.

In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Mark uses Philippians 2:1-11 to tell how Jesus left heaven and humbled Himself to serve people and how people will be most blessed if they follow in this example.

Feel like you’ve messed up too much to be joyful? In this sermon from Philippians 3:1-16, Pastor Mark tells how there’s far more joy in your future than in your past, no matter what you have or haven’t done.

Even when you feel overwhelmed with life and everything on your to-do list, Paul tells that there’s still many, many reasons to rejoice in Philippians 2:12-30. He also teaches that faithfulness is the path to joyfulness and that God puts people in your life to be a blessing to you when your circumstances may seem overwhelming.

Everyone on this earth will experience suffering, to varying degrees, throughout their lives. The question is not if it will happen, but how you will respond to it. In Philippians 1:15-30, Paul teaches that the Holy Spirit can empower you to have joy in suffering or even death.

Joy to the World is a popular Christmas song but a recent study found that 88 percent of people feel stressed during the holidays. Philippians, written by Paul while in seemingly unjoyful circumstances in jail, teaches us how God, not our circumstances, should be the greatest source of joy – at Christmas and all throughout the year. In this first sermon in the “Joy to the World” series, Pastor Mark will teach from Philippians 1:1-14 and Acts 16 on how to find joy even when you’re lonely.

Jesus lived from His Father’s identity, reflected His Father’s heart, and did His Father’s work and, as His people, He wants to empower us to do the same after healing wounds our earthly fathers might’ve caused us.

Spoiler alert: Everyone will die. When your physical life on this earth is done and once Jesus comes back to win the final war, there will be just two cultures – heaven and hell. In this final sermon in the Win Your War series, Pastor Mark uses the book of Revelation to describe both places in hopes that you will choose Jesus and spend eternity in Heaven with Him.

God creates good, life-giving things in our lives like humility, honor, unity, and peace while Satan counterfeits these things as pride, rebellion, division, and war. How do you discern the difference between the things God creates and Satan counterfeits? This practical sermon will help you spot Satan’s counterfeits in your life to move from hurt to healing.

Do you need to heal from wounds in your past before you can look forward to the future with hope and not fear? In this practical sermon from the Win Your War series, Pastor Mark describes how the way you relate to your earthly father can affect the way you see your heavenly father and how to move forward into your future with freedom, not fear.

The ability to forgive and know that you’re forgiven is life-changing. Forgiveness opens the door for repentance and reconciliation and shifts your focus from the one who hurt you to the One who can heal you. In this sermon, Pastor Mark tells what forgiveness is, why you should forgive, and what happens if you do or don’t forgive.

The Bible teaches that we can be saved and receive forgiveness for things we’ve done but what does it say about healing for things done to us? In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches on how to move from shame and condemnation to freedom.

The way you see yourself and the way you see God changes your entire life. In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches how both God and Satan want to define you but how our choice is ultimately between war and worship.

Even though Adam and Eve lost their war on earth, God won His war in Heaven and Jesus won your war. In this sermon from the “Win Your War” series, Pastor Mark gives four reasons why you can win your war against a defeated enemy as you’re empowered by your victorious King.

In this first sermon in the “Win Your War” series, Pastor Mark lays the groundwork on divine beings, the governance war in heaven, and the four legs of a Biblical worldview.

You’d never live in a house that didn’t have an architect but many people live in an un-architected life. In this sermon based in the book of Proverbs, Pastor Mark teaches on the importance of recognizing seasons and how to plan and organize a life you and your family can enjoy.

Proverbs #6 - How do you handle your money? by Mark Driscoll Ministries

If the average person works for at least 80-100,000 hours of their lives, it’s important for the believer to figure out how their Christian faith works in the workplace whether that workplace is the marketplace, a family business, a ministry, or the home. In this sermon from the book of Proverbs, Pastor Mark uses Patrick Lencioni’s idea of “The Ideal Team Player” as a framework to teach on how to worship at work.

Proverbs #4 - How do you find good friends? by Mark Driscoll Ministries

Everyone has had hurts in their lives but why does it happen and how do we heal from them? In this helpful and practical sermon from the book of Proverbs, Pastor Mark gives several reasons why hurts happen and how we can start to work through them by the grace of God.

Do you want to have a great marriage that lasts? In this sermon based in the book of Proverbs, Pastor Mark gives four keys – faith, forgiveness, friendship, and fun – to have a great, Christ-centered marriage that you can enjoy for a lifetime.

In this super practical sermon on parenting from the book of Proverbs, Pastor Mark talks about how to raise kids you don’t simply just endure but actually enjoy, delighting in them instead of focusing only on discipline.

As they say, you save the best for last. As we conclude our thirteen-week study of Galatians, you will learn to trust the Word of God, appreciate the cross of Christ, stop arguing over petty religious trivia, and live in the peace that only God’s grace can provide.

Galatians #12 - 4 Ways to Cultivate Spirit-Filled Community by Mark Driscoll Ministries

Many of the issues in today’s society boils down to a projection or a rejection of a person’s earthly father (or lack thereof). With the coming of Jesus, He altered human history and opened a new, unprecedented, unparalleled understanding of God as Father. When you know who you are in relation to God as Father, it changes you entire life and everything that you do.

Do you find yourself leaning more towards the rebellious or religious? What if there was a third way…following the redeeming Son, Jesus. When you follow Jesus, your desires become new and change from the works of the flesh to the fruit of the Spirit.

Just like a car that is out of alignment that pulls to the left or the right, so too our lives get out of alignment veering toward rebellion or religion. In this very practical section of Scripture, you will learn that both are bad, but that God has good news for a brand new way of life for you!

There are basically two kinds of relationships Christians have. One is law-based. Someone has fears that compel them to control other people and circumstances through making demands. The other is grace-based. The two people trust the Holy Spirit to work in and through each of them, focus on their unity around Jesus Christ, and give grace in secondary matters where they disagree.

When it comes to your relationship with God, do you see Him as a master or a Father and do you see yourself as a slave or a son? How you answer this question dictates how you view your earthly relationships, especially that with your earthly father. Whether you’ve had a good or a bad early dad, God wants us to see Him as kind father who wants a relationship with his kids.

Are you tired of guilt-ridden burden-giving joy-sucking religion? If so, then you need Jesus! If Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, and even Moses needed Jesus, we all need Jesus.

Pretty much everyone wishes they could figure out how to get God’s blessing to rain down in their life. The Bible presents a shocking pattern of God’s blessing. A long time ago, there was a normal guy who did not know God just living his life. That man’s name was Abraham. God showed up in his life, spoke to him, and said He had a plan to bless Abraham and his family. Ever since, the debate has raged over who his family members are that inherit this blessing. The good news is, there is a way to join that family and enjoy that blessing by faith in Jesus Christ.

Do you ever feel like your spiritual life is a constantly discouraging reminder of all your faults, flaws, and failures? Are you sick of living for God? You should be. That’s not the Christian life. The Christian life is about Christ for you, in you, and through you! Learn to live from Jesus’ righteousness and learn to stop living for your righteousness.

If you are a Christian, you are probably stuck in a prison of guilt, tradition, man-made rules, and burdens that you aren’t even aware of. This week, learn to walk in the freedom that comes by God’s grace through the Holy Spirit. It’s time to get those burdens lifted and beatdowns ended!

Are you sick of all the negative news, religious rules, and social cause screaming conflicts? This world officially has enough bad news. God has good news for you to give you hope, help, and healing. In this sermon, God will speak to you about your life and His plan to replace human speculation with His revelation, human religion with His redemption, and transform your job into a calling so that your life story can be rewritten to be part of God’s good news story to the world.

Like birds were made to live in the air, and fish were made to live in the water, people were made to live in grace. For Mother’s Day, we are looking at the story of two mothers – Hagar and Sarah – to learn the difference between families and church families that are law based versus grace based.

Did you know that not only is God at work in your life right now....but so is Satan? Everything God creates for good, Satan counterfeits for your evil. In this sermon you will learn the key to total transformation - how Jesus works for you, in you, and through you! And, you will learn five questions for counterfeits to help you not settle for anything less than a real relationship with the real Jesus that really works.

Are you ready to make some major life changes – but aren’t sure how to get started? Pastor Mark’s 4-part series, ‘4 Biblical Laws That Change Your Life’ will give you the keys to experiencing lasting transformation this year. Here is part 4, The Law of Knowing God's Will.

It Is Finished | Good Friday 2019 by Mark Driscoll Ministries

“There are lots of religions, and I’m not sure only ONE has to be the right way.”

"I don’t share the beliefs that the Christian faith tells me I should."

"Christians believe that all people are not created equal."

"Many Christians are hypocrites."

“I don’t like how some Christian groups meddle in politics.”

“Jesus Freaks are intolerant bigots." Based upon his groundbreaking research that included over 900,000 phone calls and six focus groups in three major U.S. cities, in this six-week sermon series Pastor Mark Driscoll answers the top objections to the Christian faith. Visitors to The Trinity Church will receive a free copy of Pastor Mark’s accompanying book "Christians Might Be Crazy" that includes numerous interviews with scholars and detailed answers to common questions about Christianity.

Learn how alone Jesus can heal your hurts, fix your fears, and defeat your doubts. This week we finish John’s Gospel with our 44th and final sermon!

The most important day of your life is the last day. Find out the reasons why Christians believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death, and what this means for you in this life and the eternal life that awaits you!

In an intense and emotional sermon exploring in detail the death of Jesus, come learn about the love of God by letting yourself get wrecked by the cross of Jesus Christ.

Has your suffering ever caused you to wonder if God was truly loving? In one of the darkest moments in human history, we learn how humanity gave no love to Jesus, but how King Jesus has only given love to us.

John 18:19-24, 28-40

This week we learn from the life of the imperfect Peter. Peter failed Jesus, but Jesus did not fail Peter. This is the hope for us people who are like Peter.

In this mind stretching, heart wrenching, soul cleansing sermon we will learn about the love of God. Did you know that Jesus drank your cup filled with the wrath of God so that you can drink the cup filled with blessing of God?

What do you do when people you know are far from God but don’t want to hear you talk to them about God? Rather than talking to them about God, you can talk to God about them. Lift your burden and learn to pray for family, friends, and coworkers who don’t know the Lord and see what God does to answer those prayers.

The fastest way to improve your relationship with people is to begin praying for them. Praying is a way of promoting loving and serving. Praying is a way of preventing gossiping and fighting. Improve your emotional and relational health by learning how to pray for other Christians from the pattern of Jesus’ longest prayer.

The best way to start this year is by talking to God about your plans and listening to hear what He has to say. Deepen your relationship with God by learning how to pray for yourself by studying the longest prayer that Jesus ever prayed.

Is your heart tender toward God, family, and friends? Forever is a long time, and God invites us to change our hearts today so that we can prepare for the perfect, healthy, and loving relationships we will enjoy in eternity. As we study God’s final words before four-hundred years of silence that preceded the coming of Jesus at the first Christmas, you can experience the Father heart of God and share it with family and friends to experience healed relationships.

Are you a generous person with your words, works, and wealth? The key to a healthy relationship with God is to understand that He has generously given you His only Son as the greatest gift that could possibly be given. As you grow to appreciate that God is a generous giver, you will be freed up to be a more generous giver to God, family, and friends. Learning this lesson will improve all of your relationships and bring joy to your soul.

When tough times come into your relationships, are you the kind of person who is more likely to hang in there or hang it up? In every relationship, there are times when we want to give in and give up. This is especially true with family members, including our spouse. But, when we learn to persevere through hard times with God, family, and friends, the long-term blessings outweigh the short-term burdens.

Do you consider yourself a good listener? One key to every healthy relationship is being a good listener. Sadly, sometimes believers don’t like what God is saying, so they choose to listen to a bad teacher who tells them what they want to hear rather than what God has said. As you grow to heed God’s Word and hear God’s voice you will be able to walk in the destiny that God has for you and your family.

Do you need to learn to honor God’s authority over all aspects of your life? Like every good parent, God is a Father who needs to be respected if you are to learn, grow, and mature. As you learn to honor God’s authority you then become healthy both in and under human authority. This makes you a better Christian, spouse, parent, child, employee, and leader so that your life is blessed by God and a blessing to others.

Do you need to learn to be more loving? God is a Father and His heart is filled with love for you. Your relationship with God begins with His love for you. Understanding and experiencing this love allows you to become emotionally healthy and love God, family, and friends with the love that God gives you to share.

Are you ready to make some major life changes in 2018 – but aren’t sure how to get started? Pastor Mark’s 4-part series, ‘4 Biblical Laws That Change Your Life’ will give you the keys to experiencing lasting transformation this year. Here is part 3, The Law of Wise Counsel.

Who has hurt you and caused pain that you are struggling to heal from? In this Sunday’s sermon, “Seven Reasons to Forgive”, you will learn that forgiveness is a gift will completely transform you.

Are you suffering? A loved one suffering? Learn the secret to Jesus’ suffering so that your woeful days can be used by God in wonderful ways.

Why are some of your relationships so life-giving and others so life-taking? In this Sunday’s sermon, “Facing Foolish and Evil People with the Spirit’s Wisdom”, you will learn how to have a healthy relationship with Jesus and other people.

Are you feeling emotionally bummed out, beat down, and need to be built up? In this Sunday’s sermon, “Jesus' Secret to Emotional Health”, you will learn how to be emotionally healthy and hopeful even when life is hard.

Are you sick of falling into bad habits? In this Sunday’s sermon, “Five Weapons to Defeat the Demonic”, you will learn how you can overcome the temptation to do foolish and evil things and live in freedom like Jesus.

Are you ready to mature and see God change your family? In this Sunday’s sermon, “Maturity for Your Family”, you will learn how you can mature like Jesus did and have a family that fulfills their destiny.

Are you wearing down and needing to plug in to God’s power? In this Sunday’s sermon, “Spirit-Filled Jesus”, you will learn the secret to Jesus’ life and how you can live by His power!

Have you faced seemingly insurmountable odds and were doomed to defeat? Jesus understands. Hours before His death on the cross, it seemed like the world was winning and God was losing. Jesus reminds us that in the end, Team Jesus wins! Until the final victory for Team Jesus, we are reminded that all the pain in life is like a momma who brings new life into the world through the courage to push through the pain.

At The Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll takes us through the John's Gospel. In John Chapter 15 we look at "Why The World Hates Christianity."

At The Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll takes us through John's Gospel. In John Chapter 15 we look at "I AM the Vine, You Are the Branches."

What do you need help with today? When Jesus needed help, He went to the Holy Spirit. Jesus also promised to send the Spirit as our Helper. Learn about how to have a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit as Jesus does, and get the same helpful power that empowered the earthly life of Jesus Christ.

The story of the Bible is that God is a good, loving, and providing Father. Christians are a family, which is why the Bible refers to us as “brothers” and “sisters”. The Kingdom is the Father’s culture. Heaven is the Father’s House. Sin is wandering and running from the Father so that we are “lost” as Jesus says. And, Jesus is our Big Brother sent down by the Father to show us the way Home.

Relationships are the most pleasant and painful part of life. How are your relationships? Are evil people betraying and harming you? Are foolish people disappointing and failing you? In this sermon, learn how your relationship with Jesus can help you navigate evil and folly with wisdom.

When people meet one another, their relationship begins with the exchange of names. In the days of Moses, God showed up and introduced Himself as “I AM”. Roughly 1400 years later, Jesus Christ walked the earth and kept declaring Him to be I AM. These statements from Jesus are unique in all of world history as no other major world religion has a founder who declares themselves to be God. In John’s Gospel, we find the 7 I AM statements of Jesus Christ which reveal a relationship with Him as the only thing that satisfies all longings of the human soul.

Life does not have woeful seasons and wonderful seasons, but instead woeful and wonderful things in every season. Just days before the Cross, the Lord Jesus sets for us an example to embrace both the woeful and wonderful moments of life. Why? Because, as we learn from Jesus’ cross that God always has a way to make even the woeful wonderful.

If you had a few days to live, what would you say and what would you do? In the final week before His death, Jesus Christ came into a holiday crowd to reveal Himself as a peaceable King and teach us that the most important thing in life is to learn how to lose our earthly life so that we could gain eternal life.

This Sunday, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches the sermon entitled "Jesus Still Washes Feet" at James River Church in Ozark, Missouri.

Are you ready to make some major life changes in 2018 – but aren’t sure how to get started? Pastor Mark’s 4-part series, ‘4 Biblical Laws That Change Your Life’ will give you the keys to experiencing lasting transformation this year. Here is part 2, The Law of Planning.

With death near, Jesus discovers who hates Him (religious leaders), who loves Him (Mary), and who has been using Him (Judas). How about you? Which category are you in? If you love Jesus, we also learn this week how your testimony will be tested as it was for Lazarus.

Are you (or someone you love) suffering, or even dying? What is the proper way to face suffering and death? How should we process suffering and death with others? Why does God not show up and stop the pain? These are common human questions that all get addressed when Jesus shows up to the graveside of His dead friend Lazarus along with his friends Mary and Martha. Learn how Jesus comforts the hurting and raises the dead!

Other than Christianity, no other major world religion has a founder who claimed to be God. In our study of John, the public conflict between Jesus and His critics and enemies had been escalating for a long. In John 10:22-42 Jesus seals His death sentence by clearly declaring Himself to be God. Today, it is popular for people to claim that Jesus never declared Himself to be God, but that is the exact opposite of the truth even though it cost Him His life.

Did you know that you are a sheep? Did you know that sheep are not smart or tough and really need a shepherd? Did you know that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep? In one of the most beloved sections of the entire Bible, you will learn about how to be a good sheep and walk with the Good Shepherd.

Are you suffering? Is there someone you care for who is suffering? Suffering causes us to ask God, “why?”. Why is their sickness and suffering in our world? Why does it hit some people and not others? In John 9, Jesus heals a man blind from birth. But, in addition to physical blindness he also suffered from spiritual blindness which was healed by faith in Jesus as his “Lord” whom he then worshipped. Learn suffering can help you glorify God, grow in faith, and deepen your worship of God.

Are you ready to make some major life changes in 2018 – but aren’t sure how to get started? Pastor Mark’s 4-part series, ‘4 Biblical Laws That Change Your Life’ will give you the keys to experiencing lasting transformation this year. Here is part 1, The Law of Seasons.

Freedom! Perhaps no word evokes more positive emotion in the typical person than the word “freedom”. But, are we truly free? Free from what? Free to what? In a tense and terse public debate with moral and spiritual people, Jesus offended them by saying they were slaves to sin internally even though they were free externally. How about you? Are you truly living in the mental, spiritual, and emotional freedom that God has for you? Learn how to be set free from sin, religion, the demonic, death, and fear by believing His Truth!

In the Old Testament, God’s people were delivered from slavery in Egypt to freedom by God’s power. To guide them through their wilderness wanderings toward their homeland, God sent a pillar of fire to guide them at night. To follow the light was literally to follow the Lord. To celebrate all of this, the Jewish people celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles. The Temple would be lit up with large candelabras that could be seen from miles around. During this holiday, Jesus stood up and declared Himself to be the light of the world for, “Whoever follows me…” Do you follow Jesus? Are you walking in the light? Are you headed to eternal light or darkness?

Not only is Jesus the most significant person in world history, His family is also the most significant family in world history. Although they had no money, power, or fame they did have the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ aunt, uncle, cousin, parents, and siblings were all filled with the Holy Spirit and fulfilled God’s calling on their life. From the example of Jesus’ family, we learn what it takes to truly have a great family by the Spirit’s power.

The story of the woman caught in adultery is one of the best most and hotly debated sections in all of Scripture. For starters, it is possibly that the story was not originally even part of the Bible. In this weeks sermon, Pastor Mark has his work cut out trying to first explain how we got the Bible and why we can trust it. Then, he will unpack the story of how a woman caught in adultery can be forgiven, loved, and honored by Jesus. To blow your mind and melt your heat, you will learn how you are just like that woman and need Jesus like she did.

The people in Jesus’ day, and our day, and every day think we know what we need. Jesus meets some of those desires, but not all. Why? Because we Jesus we want is usually not the Jesus we need. The real Jesus gives you what you really need – a relationship where He is present with you forever and sends the Spirit to make you a life-giving person.

No one is more popular or more polarizing than Jesus Christ. His family disbelieved Him, the crowds disowned Him, the religious leaders said He had a demon, and a few remained devoted to Him. How about you? What do you think about Jesus? What do your family and friends think about Jesus?

Eat my flesh? Drink my blood? What sounds like an apocalyptic zombie horror film is actually one of the most confusing and controversial teachings of Jesus Chris. Learn why Jesus sometimes offends us as part of His loving ministry.

Life is filled with storms – financial, physical, emotional, spiritual, relational etc. In a storm, you become exhausted and overwhelmed. In just such a storm, Jesus walked on water to bring His peace and presence to His people. In response, Peter took a step of faith and also walked on water until fear began to sink him. Learn to find Jesus in your storm and walk by faith rather than sink into fear.

Easter 2018 message by Pastor Mark Driscoll preached live at The Trinity Church on Sunday April 1, 2018.

What happens when a little boy hands his lunch box to Jesus? He multiplies it to feed a multitude. Learn more about our King Jesus and His Kingdom today in one of most beloved Bible stories of all time.

A man had been an invalid for thirty-eight years until Jesus healed him. Upset that Jesus healed on the Sabbath and commanded the man to carry his mat, the religious leaders began what became a few years of persecution that culminated at the cross. In the Bible, it is common to require two or three witnesses to establish a fact (e.g. Deut. 19:15). In defending Himself, Jesus brought forth no less than five witnesses that we examine in detail that proved that Jesus is God! - Jesus healed a man crippled for 38 years - Religious upset Jesus A). healed on the Sabbath B). pick up his mat & walk - The man sent the religious leaders to Jesus & they began “persecuting” - Religious spirit – judgmental, unteachable, domineering, non-relational, critic not a coach - 2-3 witnesses (Dt 19:15)

Have you ever felt wrecked, broken, and stuck? One man who had been crippled for thirty-eight years felt the same way. Jesus healed him, and then tells us that one day He will heal all who believe in Him! You too need the hope, help, and healing that only Jesus can give.

With a little boy on his deathbed, his daddy hears that Jesus is traveling nearby and jumps on a horse riding as fast as he can, hoping for a miracle. Frantic, the father begs Jesus to heal his son. Jesus promises that the boy will be healed, and in faith the father heads home to see his boy healed. This is Jesus’ first healing miracle in John’s gospel and in this sermon Pastor Mark answers the most common questions about healing.

In one of the most moving and loving scenes in the whole Bible, Jesus sits down with a rejected and dejected woman. In one conversation, her life changes from miserable to wonderful and God wants to sit down and do the same for you!

This is a face-melting sermon about the repentance of sin, humility in ministry, Kingdom of God as the only alternative to the dumpster fire that is culture, and the wrath of God which is meted out by Jesus Christ as the King of both Heaven and Hell!

What happens when a theology professor sits down to have a deep conversation with Jesus? They end up having a late-night mental boxing match about what it means to be “born again”. Jesus tells the Bible scholar that, in effect, you can memorize books of the Bible, tithe generously to the Lord, live a moral life, believe in God, and sit in church every week until you die and have your funeral in a church and still go to hell if you are not born again by the Holy Spirit. Prepare for a brain cramp in this sermon…

Jesus showed up at the Temple, got angry, made a whip, and started sending money flying and people running? Why? Because the religious leaders did not care about worship, Jesus, or relationships. This week Jesus the Lamb turns into Jesus the Lion for some good reasons we will study together.

Do you ever wonder what eternity will be like? Have the cartoonish images of diaper wearing chubby baby cherubs sitting on fluffy clouds playing harps forever got you less than excited for eternity? The truth is that Jesus’ miracles revealed His eternal Kingdom. His first miracle was making wine at a wedding party which will likely upend a lot of what you have wrongly been told heaven will be like.

How do you discover God’s will for your life? Jesus first disciples had jobs they worked and a life course they had plotted. All of that changed, however, when Jesus came along and asked them to follow Him. The same is true for Jesus’ followers today. By understanding who Jesus is and what life in relationship with Him looks like, you too can begin to uncover God’s will for your life and walk with Jesus.

How do we really come to understand ourselves? That question, perhaps more than any other, dominates our thinking as we use personality tests and other tools to discover the mystery that is me. There is a man named John the Baptizer whom Jesus called the greatest man who has ever lived. People tried to figure out who John was, and he said that the only way to really understand oneself is to first understand Jesus. In that day, like ours, many people were making the mistake of looking at themselves too much and looking at Jesus too little. If you want to understand who you are, the first thing you need to understand is who Jesus is.

Who knows you best? When Jesus walked the earth, he had a best friend named John. John was an eyewitness to Jesus entire ministry, and no one knew Jesus better than John. Long after Jesus had returned to heaven, the other disciples had all died, and the last eyewitnesses to Jesus’ were reaching the end of their life, John sat down to write about his best friend and Lord, Jesus Christ. At breakneck speed that strains human understanding, John starts by telling us that Jesus is our Eternal God, Creator God, Polarizing God, Savior God, Human God, Only God, and Relational God. Why? Because if you want to understand who God is you have to start with Jesus!

Theologian R.C. Sproul has recently passed away. Many years ago, I had the honor of sitting down to interview him about theology, his beloved wife, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the fact that he'd never been on the Internet, seen Facebook, or sent an email. We dug up the old interview and hope you enjoy it.

At the Trinity Church on Christmas Morning 2017, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches us a sermon entitled, "The Glorious Announcement for an Unlikely Audience"

After years of praying, weeping, and waiting, the elderly and barren Elizabeth rejoices at the birth of her son, John. His name means God is gracious and was chosen by the angel Gabriel. In response, John’s father Zechariah ends his nine months of muteness by blessing God in worship. The entire scene is one of great joy and life as the Holy Spirit fills Zechariah to prophecy over the life of his son who was chosen to prepare the way for the coming of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God. A bit further into Luke’s gospel, and we hear Jesus saying that John was the greatest person (besides Himself) who has lived in the history of the world. His brief six months of public ministry literally changed the world because God’s power was at work in and through him.

As a single, pregnant, poor teenager from a small rural town who is betrothed to be married but a hundred miles away from home without any indication that her parents are involved in her life, Mary has a lot she could be worried about. But, rather than worrying, she spends her time worshipping. In so doing, she reminds herself who God is and why she can trust him for the future of herself and her unborn baby, Jesus. In so doing, she serves as an example for everyone in stressful, fearful, and anxious situations how to replace worrying with worshipping.

This week, we see Mary and Elizabeth meet for the first time as pregnant women. Mary is young, unmarried, and carrying Jesus in her womb. Her relative, Elizabeth, is old, married, and carrying John the Baptizer in her womb. Mary makes the roughly 100-mile journey to see Elizabeth, and upon meeting amazing things happen. John is filled with Spirit, as is his mother, and they worship the unborn Jesus. Furthermore, we see that Dr. Luke the author, guided by the Holy Spirit, clearly speaks of life beginning in the womb and God saving and calling people even from their mother’s womb.

This week, we meet a young, poor, and rural engaged couple that were chosen by God to be the parents of Jesus Christ. We see a pattern in their life of receiving a word from God, bringing Jesus home, and accepting God’s will for our life especially when it varies from our dream for our life.

This week, as the historical details surrounding the entrance of God into human history as Jesus Christ unfolds, we are introduced to some rich personalities. Herod is the definition of pride and power. Elizabeth and Zechariah are the picture of humility and integrity. And, God works through natural means (the dice roll in Zechariah’s favor) and supernatural means (sending the angel Gabriel) to accomplish his will. All of this is to set the stage for the coming of John the Baptizer who leads the parade preparing the people for the coming of his cousin Jesus.

This week we begin our two-month holiday sermon series, The Boy Who is Lord. Together, we will explore the first two chapters of Luke. This week Pastor Mark introduces us to the Luke and the incredible historical research he undertook to uncover the truth about Jesus Christ.

A special Halloween message by Pastor Mark Driscoll preached live at The Trinity Church on Sunday October 30, 2016.

After you have cried to God, freaked out a bit, and begged God what do you do when the future you were fearing becomes the life you are living? That is precisely the pain of Habakkuk. In the final chapter of his tear soaked book, we discover 3 things that God uses to move us from routine to real relationship – prayer, Bible study, and worship. In this very practical sermon, we will examine how to really pray, really study, and really worship by getting out of our routine relationship with God and entering into a real relationship with God. Some of us don’t do these 3 things, and others of us need to learn to do them in a fresh way to grow our faith.

If God is all powerful, all knowing, and all good why is there suffering and evil? This is one of the most practical, painful, and problematic questions that every generation asks about God. And, this is the same question that Habakkuk brought to God for an answer. If this were a multiple choice test, here are the possible answers: There is no God – Atheism God is not all powerful – Finite Godism God is not all knowing – Evolutionary Godism, Open Theism God is not all good – Pantheism, Panentheism There is no suffering and evil – subjectivism, pluralism God is not done yet so live by faith, not sight – Christianity Which does Habakkuk choose? Which will you choose?

What if God jumped in to take a talk radio call and answer a few questions from a ranting, bewildered, and frustrated believer who was fed up with all the moral decline, governmental corruption, and political shenanigans in the world? This, in essence, is exactly what happened to a man named Habakkuk who was frustrated that the bad guys were winning while the “good” guys were weeping. The honest to God book he penned recounts God’s answers to his questions about “why” things were so bad and “how long” God would let the world circle the drain before getting involved. In this first sermon in Habakkuk, we examine what it really means to live by faith – especially when you are frustrated with a world that is falling apart.

That Day! At some point, everyone finds themselves with a day, unlike any other day. That day is the day that someone or something that is against you is bigger than you and is in the process of defeating you. On that day, the doctor says that there is nothing more they can do to treat the cancer, the lawyer says that the divorce is final, or the nurse says it’s time to pull the plug because the person you love has seen their earthly life come to an end. When that day comes, you can either get frustrated with God or bring your frustrations to God as an ancient believer did in the tear-stained journal he kept. Through lamenting, we learn to grieve like Jesus and grow to be more like Jesus.

At the Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches us a sermon entitled, "10 Ways God Helps People."

Pastor Mark shares a message with us taught at James River Church titled "God's Answer For Your Anxiety"

Pastor Mark shares a message with us taught at James River Church titled "The Spirit-Filled Life of Jesus Christ."

How to guard the physical well being of your child with everything from a safe environment to a good diet so that they have physical health and strength.

How to keep your mind sharp as a parent, and how to educate your child so that they are mentally able to make wise decisions.

How to have a soul-saving and life-changing relationship with God and help your child to tend to their own soul so that they spiritually mature.

Loving Emotionally with All Your Heart – How to have your right heart as a parent, and get to your child’s heart so that they live from an emotionally healthy heart.

God is a Father who loves parents and children, and wants to help them to love Him and each other because love is the entire point of parenting.

Pastor Mark's Most Important Sermon Ever Preached to Men, Pastor Mark shares a message with us taught at James River Church titled "The Father's Heart."

The God of the Bible (Father, Son, Spirit) is a community of friends who made us to have a friendship with them and one another. How can we pick a good friend? How can we be a good friend? And, how can we be friends with our spouse. All of these issues and more are covered in this week’s sermon.

At the Trinity Church, listen to Pastor Mark Driscoll teach us this Good Friday!

If someone were to summarize your life, character, and ministry, what might they say? In the final section of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he does this very thing while writing from prison. In this study, we will examine our own lives to see what the Holy Spirit might have to say to us individually. We will also consider the people in our lives who have been a blessing and a help to us, to whom we may even choose to write a letter of gratitude.

Critics of the Bible are prone to find controversial issues in complicated Scriptures and use them to discredit and dismiss God’s Word. This includes the occasional New Testament exhortations to “bondservants” which some translations refer to as “slaves.” Rather than editing God’s Word, apologizing for God’s Word, or dismissing God’s Word we should study God’s Word to find God’s wisdom. In these highly debated and controversial Scriptures, we learn how to be in authority like Jesus our Master, and under authority like Jesus our Servant – particularly on the job at work. Subsequently, we will learn together how to worship at work.

What does God expect of Christian parents and their children? In this incredibly practical sermon, we explore in great detail what it means for children to obey their parents, and parents to lovingly lead their children toward God’s best for them. This sermon will help you consider how you were raised, and help you correct errors in how you may be raising your children. And, it will give hope to imperfect parents as even Jesus was raised by imperfect parents but turned out just fine.

If you have ever seen what happens when someone points a hose at a bees’ nest, then you have witnessed what basically happens when the the Bible verses about wives submitting to their husbands are discussed. In this sermon, Pastor Mark examines in great practical detail what the Bible means and does not mean when instructing wives to submit to husbands, and husbands to love their wives and not be harsh with them. Grace Driscoll joins Mark at the end of the sermon to help explain how the dynamics of decision making play out practically in their friendship and marriage of nearly 25 years.

Every day, we take off our pajamas and put on our clothes for the day. Using this analogy, the Bible also tells us that we need to not only prepare ourselves physically but also spiritually each day, by putting on the character of Christ. Because, as we go out into the culture we are to bring the Kingdom of God. The Christian life is to be lived Kingdom down not culture up. This theme dominates the entire second half of Paul’s letter to the Colossians as we learn to live from our Kingdom identity, experience maturity, and worship wholeheartedly. The exploring of these massive themes in great detail in this soul-satisfying, mind informing, and destiny-altering section of God’s Word help us to enjoy our relationships starting with God.

If you have ever experienced another culture, you remember how the customs, traditions, and mindsets were different than your own. So, you had to learn the new culture and how to live in light of your new context. Becoming a Christian is a bit like this. In meeting Jesus, we become citizens of God’s Kingdom - and we begin to learn how our sexuality, relationships, and underlying identity are to be understood not in light of the culture on earth, but rather in light of the Kingdom of God in heaven.

There are 3 counterfeits to Christianity that Paul not so tenderly blows up: lawmaking legalism, hippie mysticism, and minimalist asceticism. Too often, religious error takes itself too seriously, and God not seriously enough. So, in this sermon there is a bit of comedy intended to offend and edify everyone before pointing them to Jesus Christ as better than our silly pursuits at filling the gap between us and God with morality, spirituality, or suffering.

In the tradition of epic ancient battles as depicted in movies like 300 along with The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series, this section of Colossians reveals Jesus as a Warrior King who defeated Satan and Demons in a bloody battle. Through His victory, we have been set free from slavery to an awful king and kingdom of death, darkness, and despair. Furthermore, we have been welcomed by the wonderful King and Kingdom of life, light, and love. By remembering and celebrating the victory of Jesus Christ, we are guarded from being caught up in the latest faddish spiritual trends which, over time, prove to be untrue, unhelpful, and ungodly.

No matter how hard we work to prevent it, avoid it, and deny it, we all suffer. Why do we suffer? How should we see our suffering? How can we use our suffering? As he sits in a jail cell, the Apostle Paul talks about how suffering can teach us about Jesus, make us more like Jesus, and give us a ministry that blesses others. This text of Scripture reveals an incredibly rich countercultural way of making the best of your worst times.

Jesus Christ is the most significant person in the history of the world. Our calendar measures time by His life, and each year our biggest holidays (Christmas and Easter) are devoted to his birth and resurrection. Today, billions of people on the earth worship Him as God and more songs are sung to him and books written about Him than anyone who has ever lived. Jesus once asked, "Who do you say I am?” How you answer that question charts your destiny. In Colossians 1:15-23, perhaps the richest single section in all of human history regarding the deity of Jesus Christ, Pastor Mark unpacks 10 Big Truths About a Big Jesus! Get ready to have your mind blown and your soul fed.

What have been some of the toughest seasons of your entire life? How did you respond? What did your prayer life look like? If you really want to get to know someone (including yourself), listen to their prayers under pressure. Who we really are, how we really feel, and what we really believe are revealed most clearly when we pray. To open his letter to a young church, Paul prays. Although he is in a jail cell far away and unable to visit the church, he can pray for them and write to them. This selfless act shows the heart of someone who is content even in crisis. Despite hardship, Paul is not jealous or covetous of other Christians who are living an easier life. No, he rejoices with them, prays for them, and encourages them with 3 evidences of real Christianity, 4 encouragements of real Christianity, and 7 exciting gifts that God has for us! This packed prayer is like a bucket of fresh, cold, life-giving water drawn from a deep well poured out to nourish God’s people.

There are four things you gotta know if you wanna grow. Who will you learn from? How can you know God’s will for your life? What is your identity? Do you understand the Father heart of God? In the opening lines of his letter to the Colossian church, the apostle Paul answers these four massive questions that form our identity and frame our destiny. And, by calling God’s people saints, he reveals that when we know who we truly are in Christ we can truly begin to become more like Christ.

At the Trinity Church, listen to Pastor Mark Driscoll teach us this Easter Sunday!

At the Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches from the book of Ruth, this week is entitled, "The Big Little Love Story" Ruth 4:13-22

At the Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches from the book of Ruth, this week is entitled, "Providence, Planning, & Prayer" Ruth 4:1-12

At the Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches from the book of Ruth, this week is entitled, "It's Complicated" Ruth 3:1-18

At the Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches from the book of Ruth, this week is entitled, "Redeeming Romance" Ruth 2:14-23

At the Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches from the book of Ruth, this week is entitled, "Safe People" Ruth 2:1-13

At the Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches from the book of Ruth, this week is entitled, "Necessary Endings & New Beginnings" Ruth 1:1-22

One of the greatest marks on a man’s life is the legacy he leaves behind. So how can men today ensure they’re leaving behind an inheritance that lasts far beyond their years on earth? Pastor Mark takes this question head-on in his message, Living for a Legacy. Watch as he shows you what it takes to be remembered for your relationships, and how to impart your faith to the next generation.

So many men today are really just overgrown boys. They’ve never taken responsibility for themselves or their families, and are missing the true essence of what it means to be a man. Watch as Pastor Mark Driscoll shows you what it really means to move from boyhood to manhood – and from manhood to godly maturity – in his message, Boys to Men.

In our culture today, there are three marriage killers: casual dating, cohabitation, and contractual thinking. In this sermon, those errors are corrected with the biblical concept of covenant. What does it mean to have a covenant relationship with God? What does it mean to have a covenantal relationship with other people, especially a spouse? This sermon reveals that our entire culture has a flawed and faulty view of marriage and needs a complete overhaul for marriages to flourish.

The God of the Bible (Father, Son, Spirit) is a community of friends who made us to have a friendship with them and one another. How can we pick a good friend? How can we be a good friend? And, how can we be friends with our spouse. All of these issues and more are covered in this week’s sermon.

Relationships are the most wonderful and awful, pleasant and painful part of life. In this sermon, Pastor Mark examines three kinds of people—evil, foolish, and wise. Which kind of person are you? Which kind of people are you in relationship with? How can you become a safe and wise person who has healthy, live-giving relationships with other safe and wise people? These issues are explored in great detail in a way that is both biblical and practical.

Forgiveness is crucial, essential, and irreplaceable to the entirety of the Christian faith. Unless we are forgiven by God through Jesus Christ, we have no joyful relationship with God in this life or the eternal life to come. Unless we are forgiven by others and forgive those with whom we journey in this life, we have no joyful relationships with others. It is not a stretch to say that without forgiveness, Christianity simply does not, cannot, and will not exist. This is why the ancient Apostles’ Creed teaches us to confess, “I believe in the forgiveness of sins.” This week we look at what forgiveness is and is not, as well as the incredibly vital reasons why we need to learn to give forgiveness freely.

There is a powerful lie in our culture about marriage - that Christians and non-Christians have the same rates of marital happiness, adultery, and divorce. This powerful lie keeps non-Christians from coming to church to get help for their family. And, this powerful lie also keeps Christians discouraged and feeling like hypocrites. But, this lie is untrue and the most comprehensive sociological research proves that church attending, Bible reading, prayer uttering Christians have the best marriages of any group of people. In this sermon, Pastor Mark blows up the cultural lie and replaces it with biblical truth as we learn the 3 things you can do RIGHT NOW to improve your marriage and family. Churches Are for Marriage, Not Just Weddings | Hebrews 10:24–25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another…

This week we examine the woman at the well as a case study in relationships. Through her example, we learn that until we have a healthy relationship with Jesus Christ, we are relationally unhealthy. Therefore, our relationship with Jesus Christ through which we experience the transforming power of the Holy Spirit to heal our hurts and bring us health has to be our first relationship priority. Do you have a healthy growing relationship with Jesus Christ? Do you understand the ministry of the Holy Spirit to nurture and heal your soul at the deepest levels of your being?

At the Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches a sermon entitled, "Worship is War" Revelation 4:1-11

At the Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches a sermon entitled, "Receiving God's Love" 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11

At the Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches a sermon entitled, "Making Significant Relationships" Everybody wants to have meaningful relationships – it’s in our DNA. But when you try to build those relationships in a fallen world, things start to get complicated! In Making Meaningful Relationships, Pastor Mark shows you how Scripture says you can build great relationships with others. You’ll also learn four helpful habits for cultivating the deep, significant friendships we all long to have.

At the Trinity Church, Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches a sermon entitled, "Enjoying A New Life." Galatians 5:13 - 6:5 The Bible is clear: as long as you on live this side of eternity, your flesh and your spirit will fight against one another. So how can you experience real victory in this battle? Pastor Mark’s sermon, Enjoying a New Life, takes you to the New Testament book of Galatians and shows you what the apostle Paul says about this battle, and the strategy he gives you for winning it.

In this message Mark Driscoll guest speaks at James River Church, we hear an insightful word on “3 Marriage Myths & 3 Spirit Strengths.”

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a four week series through the Book of Jonah entitled, A Fishy Tale about a Faithful God. Everyone has bad days when things just don’t work out the way we want. But what’s most important on those days is how we react when they come. In his final message on Jonah, Lessons from an Unhappy Camper, Pastor Mark shows you how to avoid becoming bitter and angry when things don’t go how you planned. You’ll learn how you can have joy even on hard days when you have a right heart before God. Find more resources at markdriscoll.org Jonah 4:1-11

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a four week series through the Book of Jonah entitled, A Fishy Tale about a Faithful God. It’s never easy to step out in faith and do great things for God. But that’s exactly what He calls every Christian to do – to join Him in His great rescue mission to the world. Getting on Mission will give you practical encouragement from the story of Jonah about how God can use you to do incredible things when you have a willing heart. Find more resources at markdriscoll.org Jonah 3:1-10

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a four week series through the Book of Jonah entitled, A Fishy Tale about a Faithful God. Everyone struggles with idols – those objects of our attention that threaten to steal our hearts away from Christ. So in the midst of so much consumerism in our world today, how do you have the right perspective on the things you love? Pastor Mark takes you back to the book of Jonah in We Are Jonah – and shows you why idols will never make you happy, and how to keep Jesus in the right place in your life. Find more resources at markdriscoll.org Jonah 2:1-10

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a four week series through the Book of Jonah entitled, A Fishy Tale about a Faithful God. God often calls us to do hard things. But far too often, we rebel and go our own way instead of following His plan and His best for us. A Fishy Tale about A Faithful God takes you to the Old Testament story of Jonah – and shows you how even when we disobey and rebel, God showers us with storms of grace in order to bring us back into His perfect will.

A special Halloween message by pastor Mark Driscoll preached live at The Trinity Church on Sunday October 30, 2016.

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at http://resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at http://resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll recently taught a Bible study series to the core launch team entitled “1 John: The Father Heart of God.” Recorded in black and white as the church plant was in its infancy, this intimate 13-week Bible study is now available for free. Along with the teaching series, we've releasing the resources below at markdriscoll.org to those who sign up for our special new "Leaders List": 1 John Study Guide - As a companion guide to Pastor Mark's sermon series, we’ve compiled a 22,000 word study guide with notes, study questions, and group materials. 1 John Research Brief - Many of the partners of Mark Driscoll Ministries are pastors and leaders in need of more in depth teaching resources. To that end, we’ve prepared a 240,000 word research brief through the book of 1 John. Get started with 1 John at http://resources.markdriscoll.org/1-john-bible-study/

Jesus’ first priority after he physically rose from death was to teach people the Scriptures that are all about him. Just like the men walking to Emmaus whom Jesus joined, we are all spiritually blind until God opens our eyes; the teaching of the Word of God opens blind eyes. We see six ways in which all of the Old Testament is connected to Jesus: events, titles, prophecies, Christophanies, types, and like service. The book that God wrote is all about Jesus.

Pastor Mark preaches at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, the site that could be where Jesus was buried, temporarily. No one knows exactly where Jesus was buried—because he’s not there. Nobody is in Jesus’ tomb. He is alive, and this fact is the bedrock of the Christian faith. Without the resurrection of Jesus, Christianity does not exist. If Jesus is dead, we are dead; if Jesus is alive, we are alive (1 Cor. 15:17).

The Gospel of Luke culminates in the most important death of the most important person in the history of the world. Nothing is as important as one thing: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures. Jesus was brutally murdered by us, but it was also for us. He died to forgive, love, serve, seek, save, and adopt us. On the cross he became our substitute, our sin was imputed to him, and he became cursed, which was more difficult to bear than even his physical suffering. Like those who were present on that day, you can respond in passive unbelief, active unbelief, or belief. Trust in Jesus.

Jesus is in absolute agony, sweating blood, as he prays honestly with the Father. What is the cup he is so grieved about? It is the cup of the wrath of God. Every sin is like a drop into a cup. We pour the sin in. God, at the end of this life, pours out commensurate wrath. Yet Jesus submits his will to the Father’s; he exchanges places with us on the cross and drinks every single drop of the wrath of God. The cross is where the love of God is most clearly seen: wrath was poured out on Jesus, and love was poured out for us.

Jesus’ disciples argue over who is the greatest, but Jesus doesn’t rebuke their desire, he redirects it. He redeems the pursuit of greatness, showing the difference between worldly and godly greatness. True, godly greatness is simply service. Are you selfish or a servant? When we live a life that glorifies God and serves others, we receive joy in this life and eternal rewards in the life to come.

In this intense parable of the wicked tenants, Jesus gives us a look at what it’s like for God to deal with us. God made this world. It’s his vineyard, and he has allowed us to steward and cultivate it and be fruitful as tenants. Yet, when it comes time to collect our dues to him, we beat his messengers and then, wanting the inheritance for ourselves, murder the beloved son he sent.

The Bible is not a book that gives good advice or tells you how to live your life. The Bible is the Word of God, and the whole Bible is about Jesus. This includes the Old Testament, which makes up three-quarters of the whole Bible. In particular, we find Jesus in the Old Testament Christophanies, types, analogous service, events, titles, and prophecies.

Jesus tells a parable about heaven and hell. What does Jesus and the Bible say about what happens to every person upon death? Not naturalism, universalism, reincarnationism, annihilationism, or purgatory. The fate of every man and woman who has or will ever live is this: death, and then either heaven for blessing, or hell for suffering. Those alone are the options. Your eternal destiny is sealed upon your death. This life is your only opportunity. Hell is the wrath of God in effect. If you do not believe in and belong to Jesus, you are in the path of the wrath of God that ultimately culminates in the conscious, eternal torment of hell.

In one of the most famous stories ever told, Jesus describes an amazing father and his interactions with a rebellious son and a religious son. Are you rebellious or religious? Thankfully, those are not our only options. The redeeming son, Jesus Christ, died so we could put to death our rebellion and our religion, and rose from death to give us his righteousness. Run to the Father whether you are rebellious or religious; he welcomes you home with open arms.

Salvation is one narrow door and that narrow door is Jesus. It is exclusive: there’s one door. It is inclusive: all are welcome. The narrow door divides heaven and hell and it is closing—there is no second chance for salvation after death. When you die, the door slams shut behind you and you will stand before Jesus. He is the one who will judge you. Now he is weeping, inviting you to run by faith through the door that he has suffered, died, and risen to open for you. The decision is yours.

The Pharisees use fear of man to bully the multitudes and keep them from Jesus, and they try to bully Jesus too. Is Jesus or someone else sitting on the throne over your life? Fear of man is when someone other than Jesus sits on that throne. You want to please them, which ultimately is worship and results in anxiety. Jesus teaches that we can overcome fear of man by living for the final judgment day, by being willing to suffer, by remembering the love of God for us, and by replacing fear of man with fear of God, which is the beginning of wisdom.

Jesus plus anything, even religion, ruins everything. Jesus is harsh with the religious people because they are wolves who close their eyes to the light, make rules for God, want praise for themselves, and defend their idols. Religious rules are all about the external—not the internal—and raise human preferences to the level of God’s laws. Religion doesn’t help people; rather, it binds and enslaves them. Religious people try to be holier than Jesus, but we’re saved by Jesus’ works, not our own.

People who are opposed to Jesus throw water on others’ passion for him. Regular practice of the spiritual disciplines (community, Scripture, prayer, worship, giving, serving, obedience, evangelism) kindles Spirit-fired passion. Be more concerned about your eternity than about the weather and the news. Are you going to heaven or hell? Jesus tells us to repent or perish. We all will die and stand before God to give an account for our life. Get ready for that day in court; do not delay. True repentance is confession, contrition, and change; it takes the whole person.

Jesus teaches some parables and principles for prayer. First, our God is good, loving, gracious, and kind, so we should come to him, day or night, 24/7, and ask, seek, and knock. Second, God is a good Father and if we ask him for a good thing, we won’t get a bad thing. A good Father gives good gifts and the greatest gift is the Holy Spirit. Ask, continually, for the Holy Spirit and his help.

Prayer is simply communicating with God. Jesus is the perfect prayer, so he teaches his followers how to pray. First, Jesus teaches that God is our Father. If you want to grow in prayer, don’t focus on prayer. Get to know the Father. If you want to learn how to pray, don’t look at religious people. Look at children with a father who adores them. Through Jesus’ prayer we also learn that our Father is holy, our Father is a king, our Father is generous, our Father forgives sins, and our Father leads well. Our Father hears and answers every prayer.

Are you Mary or Martha? Mary’s contemplative; Martha’s active. Mary’s about being; Martha’s about doing. Martha thought she was going to serve Jesus the good portion, but Mary chose the good portion. Jesus is our good portion that will never be taken away. A meal is temporary, but time with Jesus is a gift that lasts forever. We live in a Martha world; we’re troubled, we’re anxious, and we’re distracted. But God built this world to be a Mary world with Martha moments. When sin entered the world, it turned into a Martha world in which we have to fight for Mary moments. The rhythm of our day is supposed to be Mary first, then Martha. Spend time with Jesus, then get stuff done. Worship like Mary, then work like Martha. Worship God before you work so that you can worship God in your work. We want Mary’s heart and Martha’s hands.

Week 6 of a 6 week study of the spiritual gifts. This week we learn about the guidelines for tongues, prophecy and women in the church.

Our mini-series on spiritual gifts continues this week by studying what Paul has to say about speaking in tongues to the church at Corinth.

Week 4 of a 6 week study of the spiritual gifts. This week we depart from the book of 1 Corinthians to examine the gifts of encouragement, giving, leadership, mercy, and hospitality.

This Interview took place at The Most Excellent Way to Lead Conference at NewSpring Church in Anderson, South Carolina with Pastor Mark Driscoll and Pastor Perry Noble.

Week 3 of a 6 week study of the spiritual gifts. This week we examine the gifts of apostles, teaching, helps/service, administration, and biblical counseling/pastoring.

An examination of the gifts of faith, healing, miracles, and discernment. All of these gifts are inextricably linked to the freedom of God to act according to His will. The purpose of these and all gifts is to point to Jesus Christ.

Jesus said that one day Christians would do even greater ministry than He did by the empowerment and gifting of the Holy Spirit. This gifting, however, is often misunderstood. Paul provides clear teaching on the purpose, nature, and goal of “spiritual gifts”.

The Corinthian church had turned the practice of Communion into a mockery of the Gospel by using The Lord’s Supper to partake in drunkeness and favoritism, with little or no focus on Jesus Christ Himself.

This section of Scripture remains wildly misunderstood. Singleness is not ideal, marriage should be honored by all. Practically, however, there are seasons and reasons that provide exceptions to the rule of marriage for some people.

A Special Update from Pastor Mark and Grace Driscoll by Mark Driscoll Ministries

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This sermon by Pastor Mark Driscoll was preached at Muldoon Community Assembly Church in Anchorage Alaska on September 6th 2015 at their evening service.

This Sermon by Pastor Mark Driscoll was preached at James River Church in Ozark, MO, on June 7th 2015.

This sermon by Pastor Mark Driscoll was preached at Trinity Church of Mesa in Mesa Arizona on September 20th 2015.

This sermon by Pastor Mark Driscoll was preached at Muldoon Community Assembly Church in Anchorage Alaska on September 6th 2015.

As the old adage goes, you save the best for last. This is why at a concert the biggest hit is the song that closes the show and dessert is saved for the end of a meal. The same is true in Ecclesiastes. The entire book has thus far explored the meaning of our fleeting life, and now gives us the bottom line for how to keep life aligned with God’s will.

Being young is like living in spring. Everything is alive and vibrant. Being old is like living in winter. Things grow dark and dim, and death is foreboding and on its way one day.

I grew up in the Northwest with a lot of trees and loggers. Loggers have particular tools for chopping down giant trees. The butter knife is not among those tools. Why? Not because it is sinful to log with a butter knife. No one ever went to hell because they were logging with a butter knife. Butter knife logging is not sinful, it’s just foolish. Some people are like butter knife loggers. They are doing a good thing in an unproductive way. They waste lots of time and energy only to get minimal results. How can you make your life more efficient? That is the question Solomon is driving at.

How motivated are you, honestly, by winning? Are you as zealous for wisdom as you are for winning?

Don’t let the mundane duties of life rob you of the joy of life. Don’t let the pain of life rob you of the joy of life. Don’t let the mystery of life rob you of the joy of life. Instead, understand that God has a bucket list for you to pursue. It would be sin to disobey his list, and the list might surprise you.

Until the final judgment, we are encouraged to have fun, eat something good, drink something tasty, and make some memories by enjoying life. Life is filled with injustice, frustration, and work to be done. We should work for justice, but, we also need to not become so obsessed, driven, and serious that we lose sight of the goodness of God and greatness of His coming kingdom. Some people are so dour that they accomplish a lot but live very little.

Even the godliest people need to occasionally pull over, ask some diagnostic questions, and make adjustments. In this section of Ecclesiastes we are going to pull over for a soul pit stop and have Solomon run diagnostics on our soul with nine questions to get us healed up, tuned up, and back to enjoying life with God.

Anyone and anything can be broken, taken, or forever changed in an instant. Knowing this leaves us with only a few options: Option A – you get bitter when you lose who/what you enjoyed Option B – enjoy nothing/no one so that you cannot get hurt Option C – enjoy what you have for as long as you can and when it’s gone be grateful to God for what you had

In Western culture, the adults have invented a new game that I like to call “Climb the Ladder.” In Climb the Ladder you look at those people who are above you on the rungs of success. You spend so much time looking at life on their rung - such as the car they drive, house they live in, clothes they wear, food they eat, and social events they enjoy – that when you look down at your rung beneath them you find yourself unhappy.

Class conflict between the rich and poor is seemingly constant, and only increased during an election season. It is common for each side to villainize the other...This conflict is so deep in the roots of western cultures that even Christians get into the mudslinging and name calling. The truth is, you can cherry pick Bible verses to support both sides quite easily, which is what left leaning poverty theology and right leaning prosperity theology tend to do.

Satan and demons are at war against God, angels, and Christians. Satan is the accuser, adversary, destroyer, deceiver, father of lies, tempter, murderer, evil one, and a real enemy. Jesus comes to liberate those who are taken captive in this cosmic battle. When he meets a man possessed by a multitude of demons, he exercises his authority over them. He casts them out of the man and into a large herd of pigs (unclean animals in the Old Covenant), condemning that region’s pagan way of life. The people are scared of Jesus, but the saved man obeys Jesus and stays behind to boldly preach his story about what Jesus did for him—converting many others after him.

Pastor Mark preaches on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus—fully man and fully God—ministered to crowds of thousands. As a man, he was truly exhausted when he and his disciples set out in a boat to cross the sea. He was so tired that he slept through a dangerous storm that made his disciples—experienced fishermen—desperate for help. As God, he commanded the wind and waves to be still; they obeyed Jesus’ voice, the voice of the Creator. The disciples were amazed because only God has such authority. Jesus is the Creator who made the world and the Savior who came into the world to rescue sinners.

When was the last time you met with God? When is the last time you gathered with God’s people for corporate worship? What was the attitude in your heart and mind? Did you come prepared to meet with God, or just roll in and roll out to be entertained as if the point of a worship service was the same as a concert or movie – to put on a good performance for you?

The world is filled with people, and it is tough to figure out which ones you should befriend, allow access to, take advice from, and do life with.

Self esteem. Self improvement. Self help. Self love. Self actualization. Self pride. It’s all self delusion. Preaching from Philippians 2:1-11 Pastor Mark Driscoll teaches how Jesus is for us the most happy person who has ever lived because, in part, He was the most humble.

You are going to die. No matter how well you eat, how much you exercise, or how carefully you live in the end you too will end up in a hole in the ground. Can you find any joy in that truth? The Apostle In Phil. 1:19-30, Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches on how only a rebel like can Paul find Joy in facing Death.

When is the last time you freaked out and went postal? Did you lay on the horn of your car because you are the only person who can drive? Did you have breakdown because your friend betrayed you? Did no lose it when yet again you had more bills to pay than money to pay with? If so, then you will enjoy Pastor Mark Driscoll’s sermon on Philippians 4:2-9 where he gives us the rebels guide to joy in anxiety based upon the writings of the apostle Paul who was sitting in a jail cell suffering.

Loneliness. We all experience it, sometimes even a crowded room where we are reminded that we are not known, pursued, or loved. To not think about our loneliness we gravitate toward endless hours of mind numbing entertainment such as reality television shows featuring people hanging out with their friends while we sit on our couch alone listening to old Cure songs in the dark. Sound familiar? Preaching from Philippians 1-11 Pastor Mark Driscoll explains how the rebels guide to joy is to be found amidst loneliness according to the apostle Paul who was sitting alone penning the truth from his cold, lonely, and dark jail cell.

Conflict. Most of us shy away from it, dread it, and lament over it. Yet, from Philippians 3:1-11 Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches about how the holy rebel Paul discovered joy in the midst of constant conflict that had broken his body, taken his freedom, but not touched his joy.

Are you tired? Weary? Worn down? Burned out? Are you sick of all the positive thinking naturally organized highly competent cheery high energy types who keep telling you to put on a smile and think happy thoughts when all you want to do is take a nap? Then you’ll enjoy Pastor Mark Driscoll’s sermon on Philippians 3:12-4:1 where the tired, lonely, flat broke Paul who was sleeping on a dirt floor after getting kicked around like a hackey sack gives us the rebels secret to a joyous heart in an exhausting life.

Paul wrote to the Philippians, alone in a prison, broke, hungry, tired, and was awaiting the possibility of having his head chopped off when he wrote to the church to challenge them to do all things without grumbling or questioning so they could be blameless and innocent in the midst of such a thoroughly jacked up world. Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches from Phil.2:12-30, and describes how it is possible to find Joy in temptation.

If you had more money what would you buy? New car? New house? New body? Could any amount of money buy you joy? Preaching from Philippians 4:10-23 Pastor Mark Driscoll reveals that the rebels guide to joy includes knowing how to have joy even when you are flat busted broke and too poor to pay attention.

Life hurts. It hurts emotionally, financially, physically, and spiritually. In the midst of suffering there is nothing worse than a pithy bumpersticker solution to a life wrecking hardship and what suffering people need is real truth for real life in real pain. To that end, Pastor Mark Driscoll, preaches from Phil. 1:12-18 to show how Paul found Joy in his own suffering, because it served to advance the gospel of Jesus.

We live in a society where everybody is peddling joy. Stuffed shirt types try to sell you religion, and the legion of advertisers tell you that joy can be found in a bottle, pill, or new car. Yet, as Pastor Mark Driscoll examines the life and teachings of the apostle Paul in Acts 16 and Phil. 1:1-1a you will learn where joy is to be found as the Bible is the rebels guide to joy.

If there is no good God who sees and knows all and judges justly in the end, then there is truly no hope for justice in this life. All we are left with is social Darwinism, might makes right, the fittest survive, and the rest of us just get to be the human shield here to stop the bullets from getting to the bourgeoisie.

Do you think you’ve ever worked a day in vain? Do you think you’ve ever shed a tear in vain? Do you think you’ve ever read a Bible verse in vain? Do you think you’ve ever confessed a sin in vain? Do you think a bullet has ever been fired in vain? Do you think a meal has ever been eaten in vain? No. God makes everything beautiful in its time. When? In its time! In HIS time!

If you stop to think about your work, what it’s accomplishing, and why you should keep working, you will likely end up very discouraged, start wearing black, and listening to bands fronted by people whose dad did not hug them enough. But, this kind of reflection on "why we do what we do" is rare because we are so stressed out by our work that we lay awake at night, so overwhelmed by what we have to do that we don’t even have the time or energy to ask if we should be doing it.

Solomon tried to find meaning by enjoying anything and everything apart from God but found it to be a meaningless waste of time. This just goes to prove that you can have a full fridge, full house, full closet, full bank account, full social life, full mind, full stomach, full liquor cabinet, full résumé, full bedroom, yet an empty soul. Everything minus God is nothing. Nothing plus God is everything.

Something has gone terribly wrong and no matter how many organizations we start, elections we hold, wars we fight, dollars we spend, attempts we make, protests we hold, medications we prescribe, bad guys we lock up, or tears we shed, the world is hopelessly crooked and cursed. This bothers us, so we want to straighten it out. The problem is that not only is everything on the earth crooked, so is everyone on the earth. We are all crooked. Every one of us.

According to Ecclesiastes, the evolutionary chart in school fooled us into believing that history is a straight line going up and we are more advanced than those primitive people who came before us. The truth is that history is really a circle, a cul-de-sac to be more exact. One generation after another drives around that cul-de-sac worshiping their idol and trying to outdo their neighbor with more sex, more stuff, more power, more information, and more fame. As fools often do, we mistake movement for progress. With brutal honesty about this fact, Ecclesiastes feels more like a punch in the gut than a kiss on the lips.

Jesus teaches that identity results in activity: who we are in Christ determines what we do. If you are a light, shine in the darkness of the world. Your light also should continue to grow brighter. Maturing as a Christian requires listening carefully to God’s Word and God’s preachers. The powerful preacher George Whitefield (1714–1770) offers six exhortations for how to listen to a sermon. Finally, in the church, serve like family; true family members hear what they are supposed to hear, and then do what they’re supposed to do.

A notoriously sinful woman does the unthinkable: she goes, uninvited, to Simon the Pharisee’s home, where Jesus is eating with “holy” religious men. There, broken and sobbing, she lavishly worships Jesus: falling at his feet, cleaning them, anointing them with her best perfume, and kissing them. Her actions are passionate, but not erotic. She publicly and humbly acknowledges her sin before the most judgmental, condemning, and self-righteous men. Religious people see others’ sins, not their own. Yet “holy” Simon did none of what this woman did (worship, serve, repent of sin, or give generously). She responds so passionately and generously because Jesus loved her much, and she loved Jesus much. When you know how much Jesus loves you, and you love him back, it’s the beginning of your passionate, worshipful, generous relationship, and everything changes. Jesus also deals with her sin. He doesn’t excuse her many sins; he forgives her. What Jesus did for that woman he did for other women who followed him, and he continues to do for even more women today.

Jesus says that “among those born of women none is greater than John.” John was great because he sought answers for his questions about Jesus, because he trusted in Jesus, and because he was fearless in his service to Jesus. John lived a great, big, bold, humble life by the power of the Holy Spirit, and only by that power can we do the same.

John was great because he called people to true repentance (not its counterfeits, such as religious repentance, pagan repentance, worldly sorrow, mere confession, blame shifting, minimizing, and excuse making), because he endured impossible people, and because he suffered critics. Above all, though, John was great because he was filled with the Holy Spirit; like a kite filled with the power of the wind, he flew high and strong. That’s such a better life than a kite that never gets out of the box.

Jesus heals a centurion’s servant, a man who is near death. The religious people still do not understand that it is all about grace, not works or merit. Being a moral, upstanding citizen—like the centurion—will not earn you forgiveness or salvation. Even though the centurion was an honorable man, he still needed to place his faith in Jesus; he did just that and Jesus was amazed at his faith. Jesus is a greater warrior worthy of the worship of all soldiers; we want them to know, love, and serve Jesus, which is why we have a Military Ministry at Mars Hill.

Pastor Mark continues preaching on the Beatitudes, examining principles from Jesus’ teaching: 1) Forgiven people should forgive; 2) Getters should be givers; 3) Leaders should lead themselves; 4) Good trees should produce good fruit; and 5) Truth plus obedience equals a rock-solid foundation. We are all hypocrites who are blind to our own blindness. We need to be uprooted and replanted for new lives and legacies built on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ.

Jesus finds wrecked people. He pursues people who don’t ask for him and comforts people who don’t seek him. Jesus literally reaches into death and brings life, both for the dead son of the widow and for all Jesus’ people. Dead people do nothing to participate in their healing; it is solely a gift of grace. Jesus is an even greater risen son who conquered death for all the children of God.

Jesus calls the twelve disciples—and all of his people today—to transition from a come-and-see experience to a go-and-die life. We can learn eleven leadership lessons from Jesus’ selection of the twelve disciples, so that, by the Holy Spirit’s power, we will follow Jesus’ leadership example and have a church that is patterned after Jesus’ ministry.

Pastor Mark preaches on the Beatitudes at the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus spent much of his ministry. Jesus taught that he is the King of kings who is bringing a countercultural kingdom. The kingdom of God is not about getting wealth, power, comfort, or fame. It’s about being in relationship with God—loving God and loving others, especially your enemies.

The religious legalists swarm around Jesus to argue with him about the Sabbath. They come not to listen, but to criticize. Religious legalism is adding rules to the Bible, and it is the enemy of Jesus Christ. Legalism makes you bold, unbiblical, arrogant, unloving, and dangerous. The result of religion is a paint-by-numbers life. It’s artless and heartless. There are seven steps—to avoid—to become a legalist.

The people of Capernaum are amazed at Jesus’ authority in preaching, in healing, and in commanding unclean spirits, or demons. There are two erroneous reactions to the topic of demons: the first is to deny they exist, and the second is to obsess over them. Instead, if we know our enemy and understand his schemes, he cannot easily outwit us. Our life is like a house; for Christians, Satan never owns the house, Jesus does, but Satan can influence and oppress. We must recognize the ways in which we could leave doors and windows to our house open (such as through unrepentant, habitual sin). Through repentance and faith in Jesus because of his death, burial, and resurrection, our allegiance to Satan is canceled, and our freedom in Christ is granted. God’s enemy becomes our enemy and Jesus’ authority becomes our authority.

Jesus loves sinners and was a missionary who went into the culture among sinners. He publicly picked, pursued, and called Levi—a despised tax collector—to repent of his ways and follow him. A good missionary: 1) follows Jesus; 2) starts a community group (welcoming other people into your life and home, as Levi did); and 3) repents, repents, repents. At Mars Hill Church, we gather (come together as God’s people for preaching, teaching, and worship) and scatter (go out as God’s people for mission and community) because Jesus did both. The scribes and Pharisees complained when they saw Jesus as a missionary with sinners; they didn’t understand that everyone is a sick sinner who needs Jesus, the great physician, to heal them.

Jesus changes lives, and we see two examples in Luke 5:12–26. There, Jesus heals a man full of leprosy; not only that, but he reaches out and touches him, like he touches all who are unclean. Jesus also heals a paralytic and forgives him of his sin. The religious people question Jesus and accuse him of blasphemy. They just don’t get it: Jesus cleanses us from our filth, Jesus forgives our sin, and Jesus saves us from our religion.

Jesus gave his life for the glory of God and the good of others, and we should too. 1) Pour yourself out in ministry. Do something, anything, for Jesus. 2) Rest and recover in solitude. 3) Pursue your calling, not your potential. Those who don’t have a sense of calling exchange busyness for fruitfulness. Live your life intentionally by pursuing the things that God has gifted and called you to. 4) Train other leaders. Here, Jesus calls his first disciples, Peter, James, and John, and they leave everything to follow him. For them (as it should be for all Christians and churches), it was all about evangelism—people meeting Jesus.

The crowds that came to John the Baptizer wondered if he was the Christ, but John humbly pointed to Jesus. John wanted all to realize that Jesus was greater than him, Jesus’ baptism was greater than his, and Jesus’ judgment was greater than his. In the end, Jesus will judge everyone, separating the wheat (those who repent and abide in him) from the chaff (those who do not and are blown away). John called even Herod to repent, and was imprisoned and beheaded as a result. Even though Jesus was sinless, he came down to be baptized by John, and the entire Trinity was present. The Holy Spirit descended like a dove and rested on Jesus, and the Father spoke from heaven, to reveal that Jesus is God: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” All those in Christ are now God’s sons as well.

In the second-to-last sermon in the Vintage Jesus series, Pastor Mark gives clarification as to what Scripture teaches us about Mary and the virgin birth of Jesus.

Jesus was a world-class, Spirit-filled preacher of Scripture. At the beginning of his ministry, he traveled throughout the Galilean region, preaching in synagogues. When he preached in his hometown of Nazareth, he unrolled and read from the scroll of Isaiah; Jesus taught that he is the fulfillment of Scripture. He takes care of the poor, the captives, the blind, and the oppressed. Jesus is our riches, freedom, sight, and liberation.

In the final installment of the Vintage Jesus series, Pastor Mark Driscoll gives a Christmas Eve service on the historical significance of the birth of Jesus Christ and what kind of lasting change his birth has left on earth.

Temptation is like bait on a hook. Satan will bait the hook with anything enticing enough to get you to bite, then he will reel you in to death. Jesus was tempted in every way by Satan, but never sinned. Jesus responded by quoting Scripture, that is, the sword of the Spirit, even after Satan tried to turn the sword against him. In light of Luke 4, Pastor Mark shares ten temptation truths to help us resist the bait: # Satan is a real Enemy; # Satan will H.I.T. you; # Jesus is your victorious Warrior-King; # The Holy Spirit is your power; # Biblical truth is your counterpunch; # Christ is your identity; # Escape is always possible; # Satan eventually taps out; # Repent whenever you tap out and fight another round; and # Life is a battle with many rounds.

Jesus preaches in his hometown of Nazareth, but the people reject him. They would rather kill Jesus than kill their religion. He teaches from 1 Kings 17 (Elijah and a pagan widow) and 2 Kings 5 (Elisha and Naaman the leper) to show that even religious people are as needy as the starving widow and that their sin is as horrific as leprosy. We see in this passage at least eight ways we could be compelled to reject Jesus: theology, control, greed, selfishness, familiarity, comfort, embarrassment, and religion.

Jesus’ genealogy shows us that God works faithfully from one generation to the next. God redeems messed up families and raises up new patriarchs and matriarchs to create new family lines because of his covenantal faithfulness to and love for ill-deserving people. Four covenant heads are mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy from Luke: David, Abraham, Noah, and Adam. Each points to and foreshadows Jesus, but Jesus is greater than all four. If we are born again in Jesus, we are added to his family line as well.

Pastor Mark defines what worship is, what worship isn’t, and points out some of the false gods our culture encourages us to worship. He then goes on to explain what it means to worship through Jesus, worship like Jesus, and to just plain worship Jesus as our most worthy Savior.

To begin the Advent season, Pastor Mark describes 25 of the more than 60 prophecies pointing to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

Pastor Mark explains how Jesus came to earth to be our prophet, priest, and King.

In light of numerous idols in the world today that promise salvation, Pastor Mark explains that Jesus is the only true Savior who can save us from our plight. He then goes on to explain how Jesus saves and what he is able to save us from.

In the sixth sermon in the Vintage Jesus series, Pastor Mark talks about what will happen to creation, Christians, and non-Christians upon Jesus’ return.