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2019-12-10T13:54:43-05:00

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3 Things You Need to Make It Through Any Day

Last updated on: December 10, 2019 at 1:54 pm By Mark Driscoll

Philippians 1:18-20 – Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed. A man who loved his wife dearly saw her overtaken with cancer at a young age. Today, as a single father raising their children, he gave a testimony that the final year of life... Read more

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2019-10-09T20:32:02-04:00

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When was Jesus actually born?

Last updated on: October 9, 2019 at 8:32 pm By Mark Driscoll

It’s one of the biggest questions in history: Was Jesus of Nazareth actually born on the day we celebrate Christmas, December 25? Or, did the nativity take place at another time of year? And if it did, why do we celebrate Christmas when we do? In the video above, Pastor Mark shares some insight into when Jesus could have been born, why we celebrate December 25, and what it all really means for our faith. Read more

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2019-12-10T13:53:53-05:00

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4 Kinds of Preachers

Last updated on: December 10, 2019 at 1:53 pm By Mark Driscoll

Philippians 1:15-18 – Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. This may surprise you, but as... Read more

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2019-12-10T13:51:00-05:00

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Could Your Suffering Be a Christmas Gift?

Last updated on: December 10, 2019 at 1:51 pm By Mark Driscoll

Philippians 1:15–18 – Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. The biggest person in history is... Read more

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2019-12-10T13:49:50-05:00

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3 Mindsets That Steal Your Holiday Happiness

Last updated on: December 10, 2019 at 1:49 pm By Mark Driscoll

Philippians 1:18-19 – I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out… In our study of Philippians, we have established that the main theme is joy as words such as joy and rejoice appear some 19 times in the 104 verses of the little book. The first time I preached through Philippians verse-by-verse was around a dozen years ago. In hindsight, I believe I could have... Read more

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2019-12-01T11:04:07-05:00

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Find Joy Even When You are Lonely

Last updated on: December 1, 2019 at 11:04 am By Mark Driscoll

Philippians 1:12-14 – I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Our planet has more people than ever, and oddly enough more loneliness... Read more

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2019-12-01T11:02:41-05:00

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God is Faithful For You, In You, and Through You

Last updated on: December 1, 2019 at 11:02 am By Mark Driscoll

Philippians 1:6-11 – And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with... Read more

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2019-10-09T20:30:46-04:00

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Should You Tell Your Kids the Truth About Santa?

Last updated on: October 9, 2019 at 8:30 pm By Mark Driscoll

At some point, every child finds out that Santa isn’t real. So how do you resolve the Santa dilemma with your kids? You can tell them the truth – and risk them sharing it with their friends and getting a whole bunch of parents mad at you. Or you can say he’s real – and they might get mad at you later for telling them stuff that isn’t true! Watch my special Santa edition of Ask Pastor Mark for my... Read more

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2019-12-01T11:01:33-05:00

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3 Things Every Christian Needs for Joy

Last updated on: December 1, 2019 at 11:01 am By Mark Driscoll

Philippians 1:1-5 – Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Tis the season when people... Read more

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2019-12-01T11:00:27-05:00

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Every Christian is a Servant and Saint: Part 2

Last updated on: December 1, 2019 at 11:00 am By Mark Driscoll

Philippians 1:1 – To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi If you had to pick one word to describe how God sees you, which word would you pick? Most people, I would presume, would say that God sees them as a “sinner”. God sees you as a “saint”. This might be shocking and is likely not something you would feel comfortable adding to your social media profile, but it is true. As a saint, we Christians are declared... Read more

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