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Jesus’ Burial and Resurrection (Part 98)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:29:00 -0800

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; 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.

Jesus, the Son of God (Part 95)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:17:00 -0700

Jesus is arrested, blindfolded, beaten, and blasphemed. He’s asked a series of questions, all of which boil down to one issue: is he the only God? Knowing that he will be crucified, Jesus declares himself to be the only God in three ways: he says he is the Christ, the Son of Man, and the Son of God. Some of you have been told Jesus never said he was God. He did. That’s why he was put to death.

Jesus Sweats Blood (Part 93)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:16:00 -0700

Jesus is in absolute agony, sweating blood, as he prays honestly with the Father. 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 cup of the wrath of God. The cross is where the love of God is most clearly seen.

Jesus, Tough and Tender (Part 92)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:14:00 -0700

On his way to the cross, the Scriptures give Jesus confidence, courage, and clarity. When life gets hard, go to the book that God wrote. God wants us to receive and consider the whole book (or tota sola Scriptura), and to connect all of it to Jesus. Jesus does this when he recalls Isaiah 52–53—written 700 years prior—and shows how it promised his coming, his crucifixion, and his resurrection.

Jesus and True Greatness (Part 90)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:04:00 -0700

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.

The Times of the Gentiles (Part 87)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:35:00 -0700

Jesus knows the future (foreknowledge), tells the future (prophecy), and orchestrates the future (sovereignty). He tells us there are three epochs in human history: Judaism, the times of the Gentiles, and his return. Jesus promised the temple would be destroyed, it happened. Jesus promised people from all nations would be saved, it’s happening. Jesus promised he would return, it will happen.

Angry Jesus Cleanses the Temple (Part 81)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:38:00 -0700

The temple was intended to be the center of worship and teaching for the Israelites, but corruption had taken over. The religious leaders were not honoring God, but instead were taking advantage of the poor, not practicing hospitality, and pocketing money for themselves. So Jesus, in righteous anger, drove the dishonest businessmen out. We learn from Jesus how to have a godly, righteous anger.

Jesus Christ Is Lord, King, and Savior (Part 80)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:10:00 -0700

Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a colt, just as Zechariah prophesied, as a humble prince to take his bride, the church. But as he surveys the city, he weeps for it. This should be our heart, as well, as the Holy Spirit breaks our heart for the cities in which we live.

Jesus Gives Sight to the Blind (Part 77)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:53:00 -0700

A blind beggar cries out to Jesus from the side of the road, calling him the Son of David. We are the blind man, and sin is our blindness. Jesus gives us sight, but we first have faith. Faith is an internal conviction that leads to external actions of worshiping, witnessing, and walking with Jesus. Do you have faith in Jesus? If not, the power of the Holy Spirit is not unleashed in your life.

The Bible Is about Jesus (Part 76)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:46:00 -0700

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 on Money, Idolatry, and Comedy (Part 75)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sat, 28 May 2011 12:08:00 -0700

When a rich ruler comes to Jesus to ask how he can earn eternal life, Jesus calls him out on his sin of idolatry and pride. Jesus, a master of word play, irony, and satire, uses humor to speak truth to the rich ruler by showing him two ways to find idols: follow the money and figure out what’s not funny to you.

Jesus and Children (Part 74)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 22 May 2011 20:54:00 -0700

Jesus says to receive the kingdom of God—to come to him—like children, Fudgesicle stains and all. The fact that the Father loves, endures with, protects, provides for, instructs, and corrects us reveals that he’s glorious. We, by the grace of God, get to be children of God, the objects of the Father’s love, his glorious inconveniences. That’s what Christianity’s all about.

Works Righteousness vs. Gift Righteousness (Part 73)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 15 May 2011 22:15:00 -0700

Works righteousness is in fact unrighteousness. We are not saved by our good works; we are saved by the gift of Jesus’ work on the cross. Trust in the Lord as the repentant, humble sinner who received the gift righteousness did. Confess your sin to Jesus. Receive the righteousness of God in Christ. And then celebrate with joy.

The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Part 72)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:08:00 -0700

Jesus exhorts us to persist in prayer because he is a judge who is completely unlike the unjust judge in the story. Persist in talking to God our Father until this life comes to an end, when we will all stand before the Judge and there will be justice. This life is like a marathon and to be a Christian is to run through to the end. Persistence plus patience equals perseverance.

Heaven and Hell (Part 68)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:28:00 -0700

What does Jesus say about what happens upon death? Not naturalism, universalism, reincarnationism, annihilationism, or purgatory. The fate of every man and woman who 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.

Jesus and the Law (Part 67)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:55:00 -0700

Jesus teaches that our success and the law cannot save us. The religious hypocrites keep straining over details and arguing with the sinless Jesus, while ignoring major sin issues—like divorce and adultery. With the number of Christians divorcing today, the truth is that many do not have biblical grounds for divorce. Some do. Pastor Mark answers common questions about divorce and remarriage.

The Parable of the Dishonest Manager (Part 66)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:35:00 -0700

In this difficult parable, Jesus teaches about money from the negative example of a dishonest manager. Jesus gives us a kingly, priestly, and prophetic view of money: Christians—rich and poor—need to be shrewd stewards who use their money to love people because wealth will fail (if not in this life, then at the end of this life). Money is a wonderful tool and a horrible god.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Part 65)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:07:00 -0800

In one of the most famous stories ever told, Jesus describes an amazing father with his rebellious son and 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; he welcomes you home with open arms.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep and Coin (Part 64)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:34:00 -0800

God’s heart is filled with joy when lost people are found. When we repent, God rejoices. Jesus says we’re sheep. We tend to wander and stray. Jesus is the good shepherd who looks for his lost sheep. Every lost sheep needs a good shepherd and a good flock. We are also like the lost coin that God is devoted to finding. God never gives up his search for his people. He searches until he finds them.

The Cost of Discipleship (Part 63)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:48:00 -0800

Salvation costs you nothing; discipleship will cost you everything. Salvation occurs in a moment; discipleship takes a lifetime. Jesus asks whether you truly want to live a life of discipleship. If you are a disciple, do not quit. Everything that matters is hard. Do not quit. Don’t waste your life. Make your death count. Don’t raise your hand unless you’re ready to see it through to the end.

The Parable of the Great Banquet (Part 62)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:18:00 -0800

Jesus says heaven is like a banquet—the party to end all parties—with a generous menu and generous guest list. God’s people will wear white, eat rich food, and Jesus will sing over them. There’s an open invitation to the party; all who want to attend can through Jesus. But his kingdom party will have a lot of no-shows. Not everyone, even some who think they are Christians, will be there. Will you?

The Parable of the Wedding Feast (Part 61)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:18:00 -0800

Jesus says pride is evil, but the world says it is one of the greatest virtues (called “self-esteem”). If we don’t live out of humility, we will experience humiliation. Humility means to know your place and gladly accept where you ought to be. Proud people push themselves to where they want to be. The answer to pride is Jesus. Humility is a byproduct of getting to know Jesus.

Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (Part 60)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:27:00 -0800

Jesus heals on the Sabbath again, and religious people criticize his compassion. We see over and over again that religion wants a fight, but Jesus wants a friend. Religion misses Jesus in its search for righteousness. Not only does he take all our sin, but he gives us all of his righteousness. It’s ultimately not about religion; it’s about his redemption. There is hope in Jesus for the religious.

Jesus the Narrow Door (Part 59)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:05:00 -0800

Salvation is one narrow door: 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; you will stand before Jesus and he will judge you. Now he is weeping, inviting you to run by faith through the open door. The decision is yours.

Jesus Heals a Demonized Woman (Part 58)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:01:00 -0800

Jesus heals a demonized, suffering woman and she glorifies God. But, rather than rejoicing, the pastor criticizes Jesus for healing on the Sabbath. Jesus is tender with the woman and tough with the man. He rebukes the pastor publicly for treating livestock better than this woman. How do you avoid religiosity? Remember the King and his kingdom, which starts small and grows big.

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree (Part 57)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:20:00 -0800

Jesus is the perfect storyteller. A parable is a small story that teaches a big idea in order to get our heart and expose our sin. The parable of the barren fig tree teaches that God cares about fruitfulness. Even when we’ve been fruitless, God’s heart is not to cut us down and throw us in the fire. God’s heart is to give us more time for him to work on us. By the grace of God, we can be fruitful.

Waiting Ready: Between the Times (Part 55)

Dr. Ed Stetzer — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 20:13:00 -0800

Jesus says that he is coming back at a time we will not expect. Will we wait well? We must wait with readiness and faithfulness. Don’t postpone faithfulness. We are called to steward our lives, our time, talent, and treasure in light of Jesus’ imminent return. Would you live and give the same way if you thought Jesus was coming back tomorrow?

The Parable Of The Rich Fool (Part 53)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:34:00 -0800

When it comes to wealth, Jesus looks at the heart. In this parable, the rich fool’s sin was not that he became wealthy, but that he worshiped his wealth instead of worshiping God with his wealth. If you aren’t content, you’ll covet, which is idol worship. Will you be foolish or faithful with what God gives you? Will you be rich toward God and others, or only think of yourself?

Jesus And Fear (Part 52)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:02:00 -0700

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 us how to overcome fear of man.

The Lord's Prayer (Part 47)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:52:00 -0700

Prayer is simply communicating with God. Jesus is the perfect prayer, so he teaches his followers how to pray. Jesus teaches that God is our Father. If you want to grow in prayer, get to know the Father. 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.

Jesus Rejoices In The Holy Spirit (Part 44)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:49:00 -0700

The bad news is we have an enemy who’s at war against us. The good news is Jesus is in authority over him and he delegates his authority to us. Even better than that, if we are Christians, our names are written in heaven. So, Jesus tells us to rejoice because he wins, rejoice because we know God, and rejoice because the kingdom is coming. Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, not his circumstances.

The Harvest Is Plentiful (Part 43)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:02:00 -0700

God is both a sent God and a sending God; Jesus was sent as a missionary, and he sends his followers out on the same mission, to bring the good news of his person and work to as many as possible. Jesus says that the harvest is plentiful. Do you believe that today? Pray for more laborers who are willing to follow God’s specific call for them, like the seventy-two did in Luke 10.

Jesus Heals A Woman And A Girl (Part 35)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:09:00 -0700

Jesus cleanses an older woman and raises a young girl from death. Reach out to Jesus in faith, as the woman did. Jesus will make you clean; you won’t make Jesus unclean. Follow the example of Jairus: run to Jesus, cast yourself upon him. If our faith is in Jesus, then we are the children of God, and one day we will resurrect from death; sin, suffering, and sickness will be no more.

Jesus Calms The Storm (Part 33)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:02:00 -0700

Jesus—fully man and fully God—ministered to massive crowds near the Sea of Galilee. As a man, he was exhausted when he and his disciples set out to cross the sea. He slept through a dangerous storm that made the others desperate for help. As God, he rebuked the wind and waves, and they obeyed. Jesus is the Creator who made the world and the Savior who came into the world to rescue sinners.

Jesus' True Family (Part 32)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:44:00 -0700

Jesus teaches that identity results in activity: who we are in Christ determines what we do. If you are a light, shine in the world. Maturing as a Christian requires listening carefully. George Whitefield (1714–1770) offers six exhortations for how to listen to a sermon.

Jesus Calls The Twelve (Part 23)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:10:00 -0700

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.

Jesus the Sabbath Lord (Part 22)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:50:00 -0700

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.

Jesus Loves Sinners (Part 20)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:50:00 -0700

Jesus loves sinners and was a missionary among sinners. He publicly picked and called Levi—a despised tax collector—to 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. The scribes and Pharisees didn’t understand that everyone is a sick sinner who needs Jesus to heal them.

Jesus Heals a Leper and a Paralytic (Part 19)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:00:00 -0800

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. 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 Calls Peter, James, and John (Part 18)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:08:00 -0800

Jesus gave his life for the glory of God and the good of others, and we should too. 1) Pour yourself out in ministry. 2) Rest and recover in solitude. 3) Pursue your calling, not your potential. 4) Train other leaders. Here, Jesus calls his first disciples, Peter, James, and John, and they leave everything to follow him. It was—and is—all about people meeting Jesus.

Jesus and Demons (Part 17)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:53:00 -0800

The people of Capernaum are amazed at Jesus’ authority in preaching, healing, and commanding demons. There are two erroneous reactions to the topic of demons: the first is to deny they exist; the second is to obsess over them. Instead, if we know our enemy and understand his schemes, he cannot easily outwit us. We must recognize the ways in which we could leave our life open to demonic influence.

Jesus the Prophet (Part 16)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:04:00 -0800

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 and 2 Kings 5 to show that even religious people are as needy as a starving pagan 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.

Jesus and the Holy Spirit (Part 15)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:27:00 -0800

Jesus was a world-class, Spirit-filled preacher of Scripture. He traveled throughout the Galilean region, preaching in synagogues. In his hometown of Nazareth, he unrolled and read from the scroll of Isaiah, teaching 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.

Jesus Is Man (Part 13)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:17:00 -0800

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

Marriage (Part 8)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:00:00 -0800

Pastor Mark Driscoll preaches on the topic of marriage from the book of Proverbs.

Jesus Is God (Part 12)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:02:00 -0800

The crowds that came to John the Baptizer wondered if he was the Christ, but John humbly pointed to Jesus. In the end, Jesus will judge everyone, separating the wheat from the chaff. 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; the Father spoke from heaven, to reveal that Jesus is God.

Repentance and Baptism (Part 11)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:50:00 -0800

Pastor Mark preaches from the Jordan River, where John the Baptizer baptized many, including Jesus Christ. John preached a baptism of repentance to religious people, whom he called a “brood of vipers.” John urged them to live a life of true repentance instead. Baptism shows that repentance is made possible through Jesus—his life, death, burial, and resurrection.

Christ the Lord (Part 8)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:58:00 -0800

Pastor Mark Driscoll examines Luke 2, where an angel announces the birth of Jesus, “Christ the Lord,” to shepherds in a field. The angel reveals how we are to see Jesus. We are not to insert him into a false ideology (e.g., atheism, deism, pantheism/panentheism, or theism) that offers no hope, no good news, no savior. Rather, we are to praise Jesus like the angels, Mary, and the shepherds did.

The Birth of John the Baptizer (Part 6)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:36:00 -0800

Besides Jesus, John the Baptizer was the greatest man to ever live. We can learn from seven aspects of his greatness—including that he was a Spirit-filled evangelist who humbly prepared the way for Jesus. He avoided adolescence and thus is a great example of what it means to be a real man. Real men are creators and cultivators, not childish consumers, cowards, or complainers.

Mary’s Song (Part 5)

Pastor Mark Driscoll — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:22:00 -0700

Mary sings a song of praise to God, and in it lists at least 17 attributes of God and echoes a multitude of Old Testament Scriptures—even though she was likely illiterate. From her song, we are encouraged to replace worrying and coveting with worshiping, and replace anxiety with history. Even though Mary has plenty to worry about, she worships God because God has “done great things for [her].”