Mark Lowry Recovering Fundamentalist

[motstraumen]

He sounds like an ELCA Lutheran! I'm a Democrat too!btw and saved by grace alone!

[1towhead]

I am so glad that God spoke to my heart, when I was so broken and seeking Him.

[mcunagin]

This is the very best of Mark Lowry. When I started listening to this video it stopped after about 2 minutes, then I read a lot of the comments. After that I played the video again. I got to watch the entire video this time. Mark talks about Gods Grace & Gods Love in a way only a Child Of God could. That's why I said that this is the very best of Mark Lowry. I will leave arguing over religions to the theologian but the Grace & Love of God (like Mark) I understand. Thanks Mark.

[hatfieldadam]

I know what he means. I prefer the term recovering legaist. you can be fundamental and not be legalistic

[GershomMontana2006]

I hear the same thing is going on in Judaism as well! I do sympathize with the Orthodox and Conservative Jews who are sick of the Progressive lies that are being preached in the Synagouges! Christians and Jews should try to take back their faith. Demand accountabilty from the leadership. Demand the Truth of God, not the lies of the world!

[GershomMontana2006]

Most people want to go to a setting where righteousness and morality will be preached and taught. That is what they expect anyway. Unfortunately the Mega Churches will give "Christianity Lite" because that is what they think people want. The Church isn't supposed to be popular, it's supposed to be right!!!!

[GershomMontana2006]

I fear the LORD might be angry enough at the Christian Church in this country to bring Islam into the picture. I suspect it has happened before because several historically Christian regions of the world have been taken over by Sunni Islam. Instead of the voice of the bridegroom and the bride, you hear weeping and mourning. Watch out folks, Mainstream churches are already losing members by the thousands every year, as the flock is seeking new pastures in which to graze in.

[Kyouryuu5000]

@GershomMontana2006

Exactly. Many of the mainline denominations (Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian) have been very affirming towards Islam in the recent years.

[GershomMontana2006]

About Lowery: He is a classic example of the man who was raised in the Traditionalist manner but was duped by the Progressives. Make no mistake, the Progressives are unredeemed sinners who will drag you into hell if you give them the chance. "Oh, Homsexuallty is okay" WRONG see Cornithains. "Oh. women preaching is perfectly okay" WRONG see the Epistles! "Oh, it's okay if your kids are disorderly" WRONG see the Epistles! "Oh, sex before marriage isn't a sin" WRONG WRONG AND WRONG!!!

[GershomMontana2006]

Here is something that you all might not realize. The Saducees where the Left of Israel and the Pharisees were the Right of Israel. AND BOTH WERE WRONG! Jesus pointed this out time and time again! He wants people to walk the narrow path. You notice that the Progressives and the Traditionalists are just like the two? Set aside your traditions and listen to the Holy Spirit. He is telling you the truth.

[PetraKenobi]

Mark is funny, but I really disagree with him about the whole divorce thing. It says in the Bible that He hates divorce...not those who are/were divorced, but the act. I dislike him comparing God and Israel to a divorce. Makes it seem like God approves of the act.

[bobbysoxer17]

@450jordan Salvation has always been open to "whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord..." Don't you remember the story of the woman at the well? She was a gentile yet Christ personally took the time to sit with her and save her soul...

[skbnvacaville]

Isteemaen, Sam Kinneson is nowhere near as

funny as Mark. He was so foul, so sick, Kinneson was.

This guy is genius, for sure.

So real. So funny. So gooooood!

He is willing to see things God's way....

but I don't believe him about that "saved

Democrat" part. I'd have to see that myself!

[Confederateson1]

Until religion and mythology are expunged from the human experience, except for the purposes of historical research, the human species shall never reach it's full potential.

[richwfd2002]

@Confederateson1 You got that right!!

[Conail23]

i was right with him until he said saved democrat! BAHAHAHAAHAHA!

[Jewels1573]

What a great job of tellin' it like it is! :D

[whitekittenprincess]

Its not that hard. God Is God. Jesus is his son. The ten commandments are supposed to be followed, love one another. Hate sins not sinners! Besides that does it matter what Bible you read? What name you call yourself? Jesus didn't lable us and seperate us. We are God's sheep and he is our shepherd, so why are we fighting like little kids over something so trivial as who's right? No one is right. Only Jesus and God know the truth and its up to us to try to figure it out. Together!

[richwfd2002]

I kinda get the emotional attraction of some of Jesus' words, but doesn't anyone question our strong inclination to delude ourselves for that very reason? Bible scholars, who have no emotional investment in discrediting the bible or adding veracity to its claims, claim that the gospel writers never met Jesus. The gospels were written anonymously, in the 3rd person, and the church added the names later. Mark, the earliest, was not authored until 65 AD. It doesn't seem too reliable to me.

[richwfd2002]

@BonhamRox I have no proof just like you have no proof that your fairytale is real. I defer to scholars who spend their lives studying this stuff over crook preachers who have emotional and financial motives for claiming that it's true. Bart Ehrman is one such scholar and there are many others. Your emotional attachment to your book of hearsay, contradictions and superstition does not make it true, but more suspect. Either way, your "god" is an inept communicator.

[richwfd2002]

@BonhamRox AND I never said Mark's being written around 65 AD proves that he didn't write it, but that whoever wrote it was not an eyewitness making it nothing more than hearsay. Just like a "christian" you mischaracterize an opposing argument. Use your brain and read before succeeding at sounding dumb and dishonest.

[WayoftheMostHigh]

Funny how at the 6 minute mark, Mark Lowry addresses the issue of divorcing Yisra'El (Israel) but doesn't clue into the fact that it is contradictory for the supposed Son to marry the Father's wife. He also forgot to note that YaH will take Yisra'El (Israel) back in marriage to Himself again in the future, as it is written in YirmeYahu (Jer.) 3:14; Hoshea (Hos.) 1:14-23.

[WayoftheMostHigh]

At the 3 minute mark in this video he says that Christians are the bride of Christ. The TaNaKh (OT) shows that the people of the Most High are the bride/wife of YaH according to prophet Hoshea (Hosea). Honest question New Testament believers should ask, which I am asking you, is how can there be another marriage to His supposed "Son?" Would you as a father, divorce your wife and give her in marriage to your son? That is not in accordance with the laws of marriage according to TaNaKh (OT)?

[2012lavender]

@WayoftheMostHigh

In Revelation the Bride of Christ is the new Jerusalem, not the saints.

[bobbysoxer17]

@WayoftheMostHigh Israel is still the bride of God, but she has been put away for now; however, that does not mean that God is done with her. He will take her back in the future after the tribulation and during the millennial reign. The church is the bride of Christ not the bride of God and the church is what is being used right now to carry out the great comission here on earth until the rapture and the return of Christ. God is not divorcing Israel and then giving her to Christ to marry.

[WayoftheMostHigh]

@bobbysoxer17 I don't know what New Testament you are reading. According to 1 Cor. 7:39 this is about divorce of Yisra'El (Israel) and remarriage to some Trinity. Paul understood Trinity and his claim is that Yisra'El (Israel) of the TaNaKh (OT) - not Christians - were divorced by the Most High and cannot marry again until her husband - the Almighty Himself - IS DEAD. Now the Almighty can't die, so this is all very confusing. Trinity naturally is. Compare Rev. 22:13 with YeshaYahu (Isa.) 44:6.

[isteemaen]

Sam Kinneson was funnier. Nice sermon though.

[makeitrain47]

i love this guy. he's the only reason i watched Gaither Vocal Band stuff.

[Galden172007]

Jesus loved heretics?

[makeitrain47]

@Galden172007 Jesus loves everyone, man.

[Galden172007]

@makeitrain47 I disagree.

[robeanoberry]

This What I Wish everyone on Earth had to Listen to when they were at the age to understand what he is talking about. This is so clear and plain,,,I just loved it,,and I pray for what ever he did to Mark I get tooo. I want to talk in a way that people would listen....Love you Mark...Keep your Helmet on. xoxox

[HeForeverLives]

@nawwofiam okay I apologize once again...sorry.

[HeForeverLives]

@HollowGolem ok that's fine, I don't mind. I live in a small overwhelmingly conservative community. I was not taught love people of all backgrounds, not necessarily, that was a decision I had to make for myself...I appreciate your more educated comment, I really do. Thank you.

[HollowGolem]

@HeForeverLives Jesus was a pretty inclusive guy. The gospel accounts of him talk of someone who was really concerned, so it seems, with real purity (and yes, that includes ritual purity except where it got in the way of compassion).

It wasn't until the Pauline writings (which, to be fair, were authored -before- the gospels anyway) that, in such passages as 2 Corinthians 6:14, Paul tells Christians not to work for nonbelievers, etc.

[WestleyClydeGarner]

"I hate my sin & you hate your sin & lets love each other." What a word for the church!

[HeForeverLives]

@daveme7 I'm not going against anything you said, but down here in Texas where Mark lives and where I am from as well, it is rare to meet a democrat who is also a Christian. This is also true in various parts of the south.

[HollowGolem]

@HeForeverLives Erm, just about everyone down here, of all political stripes, is a Christian. As an atheist, I can tell you, I have plenty of liberal friends who have tried to evangelize at me. Statistically, the urban poor in places like Houston are overwhelmingly Christian, and overwhelmingly vote Democrat.

[Galden172007]

@HollowGolem By overwhelmingly Christian are you speaking of actual Christianity or the people who think, well I believe in God so that means I'm a Christian. Because over 80% of america calls themselves Christians but ask them what it means to be a Christian and a vast majority of them have completely off the wall answers that are totally different than the person before them.

[HollowGolem]

@Galden172007 So, what you're saying is that there's only one -real- Christianity? And of course, it's your brand. What makes someone a proper Christian? Presumably it isn't following the letter of the Bible, since if you believed that, and you yourself were a good Christian, you'd be posting these comments at a computer in the public library, as per Matthew 19:21. Is it believing in Jesus and that he died for your sins? Well, then of that 80% a huge number are real Christians. Do enlighten.

[Galden172007]

@HollowGolem Of course there is only one real Christianity. Not MY BRAND either. It's outlined in the Bible. What does That verse have to do with being at a library? Jesus was speaking to a specific person. And he was sorrowful because he didn't want to give up possessions for salvation. Are you missing the point of that story? The computer in front of me is not my god, however that man's possessions were his. Romans 10:9 for reference to your salvation question. Also Eph 2:8-10

[naweofiam]

@HeForeverLives Maybe that a quick and inaccurate judgement?

[Roadiepat]

@HeForeverLives I'm a liberal democrat who has faith in God..

[omp94Liv]

Man, this guy could be a great preacher too... Praise God for using people like Mark Lowry to spread the gospel of our Saviour :) :)

[daveme7]

Have known several democrats saved-in PA-most dems union while very pro American and Chroistian. Here comes the problem-God will judge us all for our most vain words and to attempt to insult Christians who believe the bible is the word of God and entirely true, man is sinful, a 7 day creation, the virgin birth of Christ and miracles, salvation by grace through faith in his shed blood, and his return to set up his kingdom. Feel free to slander those who lovethe bible and stand for truth!

[DavidRecine]

If this were the face of Christianity, I'd still be Christian.

[danielmayhugh]

@DavidRecine Isn't that the point. The face of Christianity needs a Savior because it's a religion. Yes, Evangelicalism is a religion. What Mark is talking about is what our spirit longs for, when we realize we are part of broken humanity. We long for redemption and restoration...thankful we can taste that in Jesus, through the Holy Spirit.

[mgbeheler]

If the Church is the Body of Christ, and it is, then I would expect it to be made up of different organs. Can you imagine a toenail and the liver in an argument over whether "real" body organs should be hard, or soft? Or maybe a tooth and a tongue judging whether the other belonged in a mouth or not? Thank God for the Blood!

[mgbeheler]

If the Church is the Body of Christ, and it is, then I would expect it to be made up of different organs. Can you imagine a toenail and the liver in an argument over whether "real" body organs should be hard, or soft? Or maybe a tooth and a tongue judging whether the other belonged in a mouth or not? Thank God for the Blood!

[GooglFascists]

Many American church people like to pick a particular sin, (always one

THEY don't happen to be guilty of), then browbeat, shun & ostracize those

who do happen to be guilty of it. It is the height of hypocrisy and stinks

in the nostrils of God.

Remember the Pharisee and the Publican? They are like the Pharisee:

"Lord thank you that I'm not like the dopers" or "Lord thank you that I'm

married and not gay"- garbage like that.

We are ALL guilty of some sin so WE ALL need forgiveness.

[daveme7]

Not intending to say weshould never preach against homosexuality-but I have witnessed to many as I do think God will judge us for exclusively preaching against gay people while not preaching against equally damming sins as fornication and adultery.I honestly think they preach against homosexuality to say we are against sin-just none of the sins in our churches. I amj a fundamentalist and never shy away from that name but wonder how many do we have a handin sending others to hell?

[maggie8338]

yep, i saved and i am a democrat...............now think on that one

[mspennypot]

What's relly funny about this video is it is so, so true!

[sweetsweatyfeet]

Probably the worst comedy I've ever seen. That he's also a fundie Christian goes hand in hand. Atheist comedians are light years funnier and wittier.

[cyberslayer002]

@sweetsweatyfeet Sure, if you like hate-filled, profanity-laced jokes about sex accompanied by anti-religious propaganda, then athiest comedians are a scream.

[sweetsweatyfeet]

@cyberslayer002 Sex as an integral element of comedy?--nothing wrong with that. We atheists aren't so superficial as to be offended by "profanity". Words don't become taboo until social convention makes them taboo. Some words in common usage today were considered obscene a century ago. As to lampooning religion like George Carlin, I consider it well deserved and scathingly funny. I find it far less offensive than being told I'll be tortured for eternity for not drinking the Christian Koolaid.

[CattailsandRoses]

@sweetsweatyfeet ---Bill Maher is not funny--George Carlin became very bitter in his last few years and could make you laugh by shocking you, but it had a very unpleasant aftertaste to it.

[NLspartan117]

All negative comments remind me of the scribes and pharisees in the bible. They think they know the word of God. They say there not blind and that makes them blind for Jesus. It's because there not meek, they should be more like Moses.

[johnsmileyjr]

Good Word!

[brucekirk89]

my dad is a Baptist preacher he only beleives that Baptist have the only word

[matrix86]

@brucekirk89 That is sad. People forget that man (who is flawed) and not God created denominations. No one denomination is right or wrong. Denominations are created by flawed men who think their interpretation of the God's word is the right one. We're all flawed. We're neither right or wrong. It's not until we die that we know what God truly wants. I believe it's that we all love one another, believe in Him and His Son and what He did for us, and to spread the love He has for everyone.

[generalbullmoose]

Eight dislikes? How pious must you be to dislike this?!

[linimie]

I took his advice...and read the red part of the bibel. HE'S RIGHT!!! It messed me up! you should try it... just read the 4 first books of the new testiment...like you would read a normal book...see what happends!

[scionofgrace]

Lowry has such a talent for hitting the nail on the head.

People think that theology is dry and boring; this guy's speaking great theological truths in the bright, fresh, heart-piercing way that they should be. God's grace is extravagant, excessive, and free. What more could we ask for? And why are we trying to hoard it?

[aiwalk]

u guys think this is good u ain't seen nothin yet, look up william marrion branham his messages poor out the scripture I can tell u that, he died a long time ago but his message still has life to it.

[areahisawesome]

wooooo!!!! go freaks and outcasts!! :D i knew we were awesome!

[sarahlou77]

@areahisawesome *HI5* :-D

[bethdeesb]

Quit analyzing every word Mark says! Mark does not proclaim 2 be God nor does he proclaim 2 be perfect & have all the answers! Mark only makes himself available 2 God, using gifts God has given him 2 reach others. Why do u think God uses Mark? Because, for some, Mark's stories, his humor, & his simple way of saying things, is the only way they can be reached. If we truly understand God's love & grace, we don't have 2 understand anything else, just share that love w others! That's what Mark does!

[misterzonker2584]

This guy reminds me a lot of Peter Popoff but without the peddling of bogus magic water.

[DRUMMERJAYable]

I am sure glad none of us humans are God, the rest of us would be in big trouble. He never gives up on us remember God is Good and He is Love, the depths of which are eternal. I know he is also righteous and just, he can't tolerate sin, thank him today for the Lord Jesus who takes away the sins of the world.....IT IS FINISHED!!!

[jwa155]

really like mark lowry. what a great christion man!

[Godnotman]

Agree with all of this or not, sadly, most of it is the truth! There are people dying everyday without Jesus, and all we do as Christians is tell people that they have to follow a bunch of rules to show they are "truly" saved. How about lets tell of His mercy and grace, and leave the convicting up to Him. Signed, Recovering Fundamentalist!

[ChristusVlCTOR]

@Godnotman The Great Commission = "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, TEACHING THEM TO OBSERVE ALL THAT I COMMANDED YOU; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

That "bunch of rules" is the LOVE OF GOD (1 John 5:3)

[Godnotman]

@ChristusVlCTOR No...the verse you are quoting is talking about taking the gospel into the world and teaching them the things He has commanded, NOT a bunch of "Rules"!! Salvation is a simple message, and following Christ does not mean we have to follow a bunch of "man's traditions"! This has NOTHING to do with woman wearing pants, men having beards, or any other of these silly leagalistic laws made by man! Lead them to the Lord and let Him do the convicting!

[biblemanzach]

It doesn't matter what denomination you are. It all comes down to Jesus dieing on the Cross saving the world. Raising from the dead, doing what he said he would do. Without Jesus, it aint right.

[HeForeverLives]

@evegypt I am Pentecostal don't get me wrong, but the Bible does not say you have to have tongues, it says it is the least of the gifts, nobody gets the same gift either unless you seek it, if you don't then you don't have it, but the bible doesn't say the that tongues are the way the truth and the light, but that Jesus is, stop being so judgmental and chill out.

[EclecticAngel22]

God bless Mark Lowry and all like him who proclaim the love of God through a gift of connection!

[normharris]

Fundies pwned!

[evegpt]

Do you have the Holy Spirit with the witness of tongues? If so, then you are a child of God.

[TheShadowKnows24]

@evegpt: Show me where it says I have to have tongues. I can show you where it says that it is the least of the gifts.

[bigboytenor]

@evegpt Every believer receives and is baptized into the Holy Spirit at the point of conversion. It's constantly being filled that continues to take place following that, not the baptism. 1 Corinthians 12:13 - For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body - whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free - and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.

[DeniseAliene]

Jeremiah 3:8 (King James Version) 8And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also.

[DeniseAliene]

Jeremiah 3:8 8And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also.

[girlyadams1990]

I'm a Baptist and I'm happy to see that Mark has stayed doctrinally correct. Once people become big starts they normally change what they believe. I'm glad to see that he has stuck to it

[ReverendPopeFoxyFox]

Back when I was a christian, I used to love Mark Lowry. I even saw him live a few times. Still makes me laugh to this day.

[Brenda0312F]

@ReverendPopeFoxyFox Back when you were a christian??? How sad for you to ever think you ever TRUELY were a Christian. You dont serve God AND self..it's one or the other. And since you dont serve him now...you NEVER really did. Once you have the knowledge of Christ...you DONT loose it. You CHOOSE to turn from it...because of SELF. And why still use the "Reverend" unless you are TRYING to deface God and cause confusion. Which a TRUE christian never would do..EVER. Even one that has "backslid".

[ReverendPopeFoxyFox]

@Brenda0312F Listen, I came to this video to have a laugh, not be criticized by some fundamentalist bully like you. I AM an ordained minister, and help homosexuals, Atheists, pagans, and others who want to be married but cannot due to discrimination. I cannot deface some deity that was created by man, by the way. Also, I don't serve SELF. I serve to help the human race become free of fundamentalism like yours.

Let people BE who they WANT to be. Otherwise, leave me alone, you intolerant jackass.

[ReverendPopeFoxyFox]

@Brenda0312F Also, I don't think christ would have been so intolerant or ignorant as you. Remember, kids, WWJD?! lol.

[cplhewett]

@Brenda0312F I'm so glad to see that there are some "true Christians" still in the world. However, I'm not sure your statement was said completely in love (which is something that is demanded by scripture out of all "true Christians"). Despite the obvious doctrinal differences we apparently have - me being a Free Will Baptist minister - I can honestly say one thing ... Who the heck put you in charge of saying who is a true Christian & who is not? Did God leave & put you in charge of that part?

[bigboytenor]

@cplhewett I agree with not questioning who is and isn't saved, that's God's job and He does it quite well. I disagree with the doctrine of your denomination, having been a minister in a denomination with almost identical doctrine, but I believe you have your place in Heaven by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, just as I. God bless you.

[cplhewett]

@Brenda0312F You might have your doctrinal views on salvation & you might not recognize the possibilities of apostasy, but I'm turning this into a battle of doctrine (because that is warned against in the letters to Timothy). I will say this, though ... Shame on you for trying to convict someone of never really being a true believer. Of not "TRUELY" being a Christian. Further more shame on you for using your words negatively toward someone who deserves love as much as anyone else.

[cplhewett]

@cplhewett meant to say "not turning this into a battle of doctrine..."

[cplhewett]

@Brenda0312F Maybe you should listen to this video & grasp the message behind what Mark is saying. I see now why he considers himself a "recovering fundamentalist."

[LifterWill]

I have never cared for Mark Lowry's style at all .. but this is good. Does this mean that he is no longer trashing God's gay children, too?

[indysk8r32]

Mark Lowry is a genius! So brilliant. It's so encouraging to know that God uses anyone from anywhere to glorify Him. Amen. It gives hope to all us other ADHD Christians!! Hallelujah!!!!

[Pug40]

I love this man of God!

[tiredoldcrow]

this spoke to my heart

[athlorien]

I LOVE YOU MARK!!! Preach it, Brother \0/

[3DL1]

i'm a 55 year old saved christian who had tears in his eyes listening to this....praise God !

[armyduude]

@dogfight; keep reading. There is more to the story of Jesus at the well.

[gesuschic]

@Dogfight55 with all due respect don't we NEED acknoledgement of our sins in order to know we are even lost? Is that not what the 10 commandments are? Not that I know it all, but  Mark was hilarious! I don't believe he's saying God is "okay" with divorce by ANY means except biblical ones, HOWEVER, it happens, people screw up but God shows mercy and grace. He's only saying there is NOTHING we can't go through that the Father will not understand or not forgive us for...I laughed my face off man!

[wesley2k1]

saved democrat, that is a good one

[jasonmcb77]

Very surprised to see negative and argumentative comments. I heard a missionary speak one time, one comment he made that stands out in my mind is that 'the problem with western civilization today is that they are only willing to accept those pieces of scripture that allow them to live in their current lifestyle' By some of the comments I have read, it seems so true. To the others, you keep spreading the word of LOVE, keep encouraging your brothers and sisters, God Bless Everyone

[777MsGreen]

@jasonmcb77 Amen to that. "You hate your sin, I'll hate my sin, and let's love each other." Jesus didn't come to condem the world, but to save it, so why do some Christians think they are so great that they can condem and put others down?

[pinkblackkittez]

I love this. It's so beautifully spoken and expressed. God uses him in amazing, wonderful ways.

[barisaxalltheway]

yall just watch it and don't try and be all "politically correct"

[dogfight55]

people don't use the woman at the well event as inclusion of sinners? John 4:15 "The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. 16 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither." Gee Mr. lowry, sounds like to me Jesus didn't give her anything but acknowledgement of her sins. Where do you see in this story Jesus accepted her? Jesus died to pay for sin and without repentance of it you still will be an outcast. Jesus saves

[bethdeesb]

I choose to see the message here as one of love. Love we should have for others, regardless of who they are, or what they do. God's love is for everyone, unconditional, everlasting. As humans, we can't love like that. When Jesus came in human form, He showed how we could live with God indwelled in us. The love that God gives us can change lives, which can change the world. God bless Mark Lowry for sharing the message of love, in his own way, with passion, humor, and a caring of others.

[parymich777]

"we would not even had KNOWN about God if it hadn't been for that sheet falling". Really? Because I know God, and I never even heard of this sheet falling he spoke of.

Anyone else see misdirection here?

"Because of that sheet we got invited into the kingdom of God", really? Silly me, I thought it was like, Jesus dyin or something...

[samg789]

i think he said sheep..?

[parymich777]

no, it was apparently like a vision, a literal shet of cloth falling down from the sky...

[parymich777]

*sheet* sorry

[nailspluscross]

Its sheep...

[Steve4Music]

The "sheet" Mark refers to is one the Apostle Peter dreamed about. Through this dream he learned that all that God has made is kosher, including us Gentiles. Thankfully, Peter understood the dream, for he awoke and was immediately met by a Gentile seeking to know Christ. Peter then readily shared the Gospel with him. Because of this "sheet", the Good News then began to spread to the entire Gentile world. You can read about it in Acts.

[redneckbeerrun]

mark is a good preacher

[ChristianNewsWatch]

It's even better then this.... Jesus died for ALL and reconciled all mankind back to God... us who are enabled to believe just get a head start, while the others will join us later!

God didn't just provide the opportunity to be "saved" for all who call on Him.... "hell" is a most misunderstood topic having to do a spiritual state of being and events in the 1st century... I'll leave it at that and I pray that God opens your eyes to the real truth and freedom that Jesus purchased for ALL mankind

[nctexas1976]

uuuggggghhhhhhh, more of u dont need to accept God to enter Heaven, rolls eyes and shakes head at ignorance. No man comes to the father except thru Jesus, call upon the lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. You deny Me before men and I will deny you before the father, Yes he died for all but you have to receive him and what he did.

[ChristianNewsWatch]

Yep that's what popular preachers tell us, but upon closer reading and prayer we find out that the ones that had to "accept Him" were the Old Covenant Jews as Jesus was their Messiah...

I won't argue with ya, but will just say you'll see in due time that Jesus paid the ransom for all mankind, not just the few who think they chose him.

Peace

[nctexas1976]

upon closer reading........good point lets, shall we??? rom 10:9, That if you confess with your mouth "Jesus is lord" and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead you willbe saved. I didnt get that from a "popular preacher" I got that from the Bible. But you are probably one of those nut jobs that think that some parts of the bible are inaccurate but only the parts that disagree with the point you are tryingto make.

[ChristianNewsWatch]

Nice loving attitude there nctexas.... just springing forth with the fruits of peace, love, joy, mercy, etc...

Believe as you see fit and I will do likewise.

Peace

[78wer]

I understand that what you believe is your choice, and I respect that. But I do feel that it is necessary to bring to your attention that nctexas was right in facts if not in attititude. Paul, author of Romans in case you didn't know, was a minister to mainly the Gentiles; thus the name and recipients of the letter, Romans. So it can be correctly figured that we, as well as our Jewish brothers and sisters, must accept Christ as our savior. Just some food for thought. Blessings

[ChristianNewsWatch]

I hear ya and agree that we must accept Christ in order to get into the "Kingdom"... where I have a difference of opinion is that I see the "Kingdom" as being a state of being, not a place. Romans 14:17 - But I do believe that all mankind has been reconciled to God, just not all are awakened to that in this lifetime. Those of us who are "awakened" from the spiritual dead so to speak, our called to serve by loving and helping others and shining a light towards Jesus.

Peace 78wer :-)

[slefislefi]

7:32 to 7:38 great analogy

[Poohzilla23]

really powerful video...

nothing can come close to the Grace of God....

[Grahamstone7]

It has been amazing to watch Mark's ministry over the years. His humility and unwavering faith is challenging to my own.

[swepreacher]

Fantastic!

[twinkari87]

"there's to many of you" LOL!

[makingtimecount]

TOO COOL.........WAY TOO COOL

[WarzolJR]

Lemonheartfly and Gemidas, even your knee will bow and claim that Jesus Christ is Lord, all we can do is hope and pray that you'll someday see the Light that is Jesus. Know that if no one else ever tells you this, there is someone praying for your salvation. I hope God will come into your life, and bless you like no one on this earth could ever think of doing.

Bless you Mark, for these wonderful messages you've given us over the years.

[gemidas]

washing your brains :)

and hi is doing whery good his job,

[medu7]

It's amazing how much he's changed physically over the years, he aged quickly in the past few years.

[magetastic65]

I imagine that's because of his MS.  He's in my prayers that it stays in remission as much as possible.

[PrinceJedimaster]

I liked seeing Bill and Gloria Gaither in the audiance.

[JeffreyBeanJr]

What is the name of the song that comes after this?

[bjwaites]

"Isn't It Amazing?" is the song.

[actresskid]

Thanks I kept meaning to come on and post the answer

[actresskid]

I love Mark's comedy and when he gets very serious

[whoiam88]

What a message. I love to listen to Mark. He is very authentic.

[1girl645]

Lol. the day i met a saved democrat

[GVFans]

That is messed up! Of course, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter said they were Baptists.

[dlwoods7]

Is this Hollywood or Goes To Broadway video?

[actresskid]

This is from the hollywood dvd