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October 2016

October 12, 2016

Was Jesus Spirit-Filled?

A woman in her twenties who is stuck in her Christian life came up to...

October 05, 2016

Did Jesus Promise to Return Already?

“Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death...

September 2016

September 28, 2016

Did Jesus Go To Hell After He Died?

“. . . in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison.” 1...

September 21, 2016

Does the Bible Teach That Jesus is the Only God?

“No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side,...

September 14, 2016

7 reasons why sports are good for kids

I don’t know how my mom and dad did it. I was the oldest of...

September 07, 2016

7 Tips for Better Bible Study

When tempted by the devil to turn stones into bread after a 40-day fast in...

September 01, 2016

One Example of Why Bible Teaching Matters

Five days a week, we send out Daily Devotions to those who sign up [SIGN UP...

August 2016

August 31, 2016

Can Prayer Really Move a Mountain?

Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown...

August 24, 2016

Did People in the Old Testament Expect Jesus to Come and Die for Their Sin?

I recently had a new Christian from a home that was culturally but not religiously...

August 17, 2016

Is the Bible Anti-Jewish?

“So that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the...

August 10, 2016

Answers to Recent Questions About New Sermons

Last Sunday, The Trinity Church celebrated its grand opening in Scottsdale, Arizona! It was a...

August 01, 2016

1 John: The Father Heart of God

Start the New Bible Study Today! At The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Pastor Mark Driscoll...

July 2016

July 18, 2016

You Are Invited to Pastors School

In the past year and a half or so, I have had the great honor...

July 01, 2016

13 Simple Ways to Grow Spiritually

Read the Bible Pray Get involved in a healthy church. Join a small group. Sing...

June 2016

June 29, 2016

How Did Jesus Teach the Bible?

Imagine you were in a coma and awoke after many years. What’s the first thing...

June 24, 2016

10 Simple Ways to Love Someone

Give them a gift. Pray with them. Find ways to practically serve them. Look for...

June 22, 2016

4 Signs You’re Spiritually Dead

“I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead.”...

June 17, 2016

10 Simple Ways to Encourage Your Pastor

On Sundays, before they preach, just go up and pray for them. Thank them for...

June 15, 2016

God Loves Summer Vacation Too!

“The only paradise is paradise lost.” –Marcel Proust School is finally out, the sun is...

June 13, 2016

14 Kinds of Suffering in the Bible

Even though I’m out of town on vacation with our family and largely offline, news...

June 10, 2016

6 Simple Ways to Become a Better Reader

Find books and topics that you are genuinely interested in. Always have a book nearby...

June 08, 2016

Does Jesus Want us to Hate our Mom and Dad?

Luke 14:26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and...

June 03, 2016

13 Simple Ways to Improve Your Family Vacation

Take a vacation. Have a plan. Let the entire family know what vacation will be...

June 01, 2016

What About the Person Who Claims to be a Christian but Never Changes?

Matthew 7:22–23 On that day many will say to me, “Lord, Lord, did we not...

May 2016

May 27, 2016

9 Simple Ways to Be a Better Friend

Pray for your friend every day and let them know you are praying. Ask your...

May 25, 2016

Can Christians be Possessed by Demons?

Nearly every time I even mention Satan or demons in a sermon, someone walks up...

May 20, 2016

7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Bible Reading

Find a Bible in a translation you enjoy. Set a time to read your Bible...

May 18, 2016

What Does Jesus Mean When He Says We Should Not Judge?

In Matthew 7:1 Jesus says, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” When someone has...

May 13, 2016

7 Simple Ways to Redeem Your Commute

Use the time as a prayer meeting with God. Listen to an audio Bible. Listen...

May 11, 2016

“It seems unjust that God would have Christ pay the punishment for another”

Travis recently sent in an email to Mark Driscoll Ministries with this question, “How is...