The Mark Driscoll Podcast

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook:...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll T...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.fa...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMin...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.f...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll TikTok:...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...

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. Follow on s...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll TikTok: htt...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDr...

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...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: ht...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMin...

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 gra...

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 aw...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll TikTok: htt...

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. Follow on social media...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDr...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 F...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastormark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdriscoll Ti...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://w...

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. Follow on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MarkDriscollMinistries?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...