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God’s Will

Raising a Different Kind of Child in a Different Kind of Family

Mark talks about how he and his wife cultivated a household environment of love and grace so as to instill Godly morals into his children. And he explains how he could not be a perfect father, but was intentional on seeking forgiveness and seeking God.

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27 Oct, 2017
  • Fatherhood
  • God's Will
  • Marriage
  • Men
  • Mission
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting
  • Purpose
  • Women

The Yielded Life

Mark shares stories about the importance of yielding control in your life, and submitting.

The Yielded Life [ 41:13 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1006)
11 Feb, 2017
  • Christian Living
  • God's Will
  • Relationship with God
  • Relationships
  • Submission
  • Trust

The Will of God, As a Way of Life: Part 1

The Will of God, As a Way of Life (Series) Series Date: 05/17/13

The Will of God, As a Way of Life - Part 1 [ 36:57 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (933)
18 May, 2013
  • Character
  • Choices
  • Doctrine of The Will of God
  • God's Will
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Perseverance
  • Purpose

The Will of God, As a Way of Life: Part 2

The Will of God, As a Way of Life (Series) Series Date: 05/17/13

The Will of God, As a Way of Life - Part 2 [ 49:50 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (649)
18 May, 2013
  • Character
  • Choices
  • Doctrine of The Will of God
  • God's Will
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Perseverance
  • Purpose

The Will of God, As a Way of Life: Part 3 – The Will of God Is the Very Best Life for You

The Will of God, As a Way of Life (Series) Series Date: 05/17/13

The Will of God As a Way of Life: The Will of God Is the Very Best Life for You [ 33:44 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (450)
18 May, 2013
  • Character
  • Choices
  • Doctrine of The Will of God
  • God's Will
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Perseverance
  • Purpose

How Involved Is God in My Life?

How Involved is God in My Life? Message Date: 03/15/13

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15 Mar, 2013
  • God's Will
  • Purpose

A GPS for Life

Message Date: 5/27/12 A GPS for Life

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27 May, 2012
  • Choices
  • Faith
  • God's Will
  • Importance of The Bible

God Uses the Ordinary for Extraordinary Things

Message Date: July 30, 2011 God Uses the Ordinary for Extraordinary Things. This was a session Mark did at the 2011 Unite conference in St Paul, MN

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30 Jul, 2011
  • Bible Surprises
  • Experiencing God
  • God's Will
  • Hope
  • Mission

What Really Matters to God: Part 1

What Really Matters to God (3 part series)

What Really Matters to God - Part 1 [ 1:03:05 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (571)
23 Jul, 2011
  • God's Will

What Really Matters to God: Part 2

What Really Matters to God (3 part series)

What Really Matters to God - Part 2 [ 55:50 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (413)
23 Jul, 2011
  • God's Will

What Really Matters to God: Part 3

What Really Matters to God (3 part series)

What Really Matters to God - Part 3 [ 42:11 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (413)
23 Jul, 2011
  • God's Will

Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ: Part 1 – A Real Christian

Series Date: July 2011 Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ (6 part series)

Part 1: A Real Christian [ 54:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1189)
3 Jul, 2011
  • Character
  • Confidence
  • Distractions
  • Featured
  • God's Will
  • Prayer

Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ: Part 2 – Thinking Like Jesus

Series Date: July 2011 Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ (6 part series)

Part 2: Thinking Like Jesus [ 48:03 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (815)
3 Jul, 2011
  • Character
  • Confidence
  • Distractions
  • Featured
  • God's Will
  • Prayer

Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ: Part 3 – Cravings and Distractions

Series Date: July 2011 Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ (6 part series)

Part 3: Cravings and Distractions [ 44:42 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (881)
3 Jul, 2011
  • Character
  • Confidence
  • Distractions
  • Featured
  • God's Will
  • Prayer

Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ: Part 4 – The Drug of Praise and Adoration

Series Date: July 2011 Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ (6 part series)

Part 4: The Drug of Praise and Adoration [ 27:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (356)
3 Jul, 2011
  • Character
  • Confidence
  • Distractions
  • Featured
  • God's Will
  • Prayer

Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ: Part 5 – The Most Important Opinion

Series Date: July 2011 Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ (6 part series)

Part 5: The Most Important Opinion [ 27:53 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (632)
3 Jul, 2011
  • Character
  • Confidence
  • Distractions
  • Featured
  • God's Will
  • Prayer

Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ: Part 6 – Real Christians Believe Prayer Works

Series Date: July 2011 Real Christians Think & Act Like Jesus Christ (6 part series)

Part 6: Real Christians Believe Prayer Works [ 38:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (654)
3 Jul, 2011
  • Character
  • Confidence
  • Distractions
  • Featured
  • God's Will
  • Prayer

Feeling Good About You

This is a message from the Renew Series that Mark has referenced several times so we wanted to spotlight it. Download the “Because I Am” document and reflect on the truths about how God looks at you.

Feeling Good About You Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2241)
25 Jun, 2011
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Doctrine of God's Love and Forgiveness
  • God's Will
  • Identity
  • Overcoming Dysfunction
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Transforming Your Life

Faithwalkers West 2007: Becoming an Impact Player for God

Conference Date: December 27-30, 2007 Faithwalkers messages by Mark. Find out more about the annual Faithwalkers Conference held December 27-30.  

An Impact Player is Filled with Faith and Courage Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (747)
Thoughts About Being an Impact Player Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (358)
13 Apr, 2011
  • Confidence
  • Courage
  • Experiencing God
  • Faith
  • Faithwalkers Conference
  • God's Will
  • Mission

Faithwalkers West 2009: Changing Lives

Conference Date: December 27-30, 2009 Faithwalkers messages by Mark. Find out more about the annual Faithwalkers Midwest Conference held December 27-30.  

It's All About Changing Lives Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (975)
Planting Churches Changes Lives Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (539)
13 Apr, 2011
  • Church Planting
  • Faithwalkers Conference
  • God's Will
  • Mission
  • Transforming Your Life

Faithwalkers Midwest 2010: The Disciple

Conference Date: December 27-30, 2010 Faithwalkers messages by Mark. Find out more about the annual Faithwalkers Conference held December 27-30.

The Cost of Discipleship Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (390)
A Passion to Bring God Glory Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (271)
13 Apr, 2011
  • Courage
  • Discipleship
  • Faithwalkers Conference
  • God's Will
  • Leadership
  • Mission
  • Purpose

God and Mr. Miyagi: Part 1

Series Date: November 2010 God and Mr. Miyagi. (2 Part Series)

God and Mr. Miyagi - Part 1 [ 53:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (734)
26 Nov, 2010
  • Doctrine of Spiritual Growth and Sactification
  • Featured
  • God's Will

God and Mr. Miyagi: Part 2

Series Date: November 2010 God and Mr. Miyagi. (2 Part Series)

God and Mr. Miyagi - Part 2 [ 52:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (660)
26 Nov, 2010
  • Doctrine of Spiritual Growth and Sactification
  • Featured
  • God's Will

Wholly Devoted to Christ

Message Date: October 22, 2010 Wholly Devoted to Christ.

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22 Oct, 2010
  • Commitment
  • God's Will

Living for God, Not the World

Message Date: November 3, 2009 Living for God, Not the World

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3 Nov, 2009
  • God's Will

God Doesn’t Do Random: Part 1

Series Date: July 2009 God Doesn’t Do Random. (3 part series)

God Doesnt Do Random - Part 1 [ 43:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (877)
3 Jul, 2009
  • Doctrine of God's Sovereignty
  • Featured
  • God's Character
  • God's Will

God Doesn’t Do Random: Part 2

Series Date: July 2009 God Doesn’t Do Random. (3 part series)

God Doesnt Do Random - Part 2 [ 44:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (573)
3 Jul, 2009
  • Doctrine of God's Sovereignty
  • Featured
  • God's Character
  • God's Will

God Doesn’t Do Random: Part 3

Series Date: July 2009 God Doesn’t Do Random. (3 part series)

God Doesnt Do Random - Part 3 [ 56:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (570)
3 Jul, 2009
  • Doctrine of God's Sovereignty
  • Featured
  • God's Character
  • God's Will

The Safest Place on Earth

Message Date: May 2, 2008 The Safest Place on Earth

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2 May, 2008
  • God's Will

The Great Discovery: Part 1

Series Date: June 2006 The Great Discovery (4 part series)

The Great Discovery - Part 1 [ 39:33 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (202)
9 Jun, 2006
  • God's Will

The Great Discovery: Part 2

Series Date: June 2006 The Great Discovery (4 part series)

The Great Discovery - Part 2 [ 29:44 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (162)
9 Jun, 2006
  • God's Will

The Great Discovery: Part 3

Series Date: June 2006 The Great Discovery (4 part series)

The Great Discovery - Part 3 [ 42:34 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (183)
9 Jun, 2006
  • God's Will

The Great Discovery: Part 4

Series Date: June 2006 The Great Discovery (4 part series)

The Great Discovery - Part 4 [ 34:06 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (186)
9 Jun, 2006
  • God's Will

Faithwalkers 2005

Conference Date: December 27-30, 2005 Faithwalkers messages by Mark. Find out more about the annual Faithwalkers Conference held December 27-30.  

God's Revolution on Earth [ 1:13:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (431)
There's So Much More God Wants to Do [ 43:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (293)
27 Dec, 2005
  • Christian Living
  • Experiencing God
  • Faithwalkers Conference
  • God's Will

What Does God Want from Me?: Part 1

Series Date: November 2004 What Does God Want from Me? (4 part series)

What Does God Want from Me? - Part 1 [ 38:58 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (374)
21 Nov, 2004
  • Commitment
  • Doctrine of The Will of God
  • God's Will

What Does God Want from Me?: Part 2

Series Date: November 2004 What Does God Want from Me? (4 part series)

What Does God Want from Me? - Part 2 [ 23:42 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (299)
21 Nov, 2004
  • Commitment
  • Doctrine of The Will of God
  • God's Will

What Does God Want from Me?: Part 3

Series Date: November 2004 What Does God Want from Me? (4 part series)

What Does God Want from Me? - Part 3 [ 32:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (297)
21 Nov, 2004
  • Commitment
  • Doctrine of The Will of God
  • God's Will

What Does God Want from Me?: Part 4

Series Date: November 2004 What Does God Want from Me? (4 part series)

What Does God Want from Me? - Part 4 [ 32:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (287)
21 Nov, 2004
  • Commitment
  • Doctrine of The Will of God
  • God's Will

Unreasonable Request

Message Date: November 12, 2004 Unreasonable Request

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12 Nov, 2004
  • Christian Living
  • Commitment
  • God's Will
  • Transforming Your Life

Discovering Your God Given Role: Part 1

Series Date: April 2001 Discovering Your God Given Role (3 part series)

Discovering Your God Given Role - Part 1 [ 48:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (324)
24 Apr, 2001
  • God's Will

Discovering Your God Given Role: Part 2

Series Date: April 2001 Discovering Your God Given Role (3 part series)

Discovering Your God Given Role - Part 2 [ 55:58 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (216)
24 Apr, 2001
  • God's Will

Discovering Your God Given Role: Part 3

Series Date: April 2001 Discovering Your God Given Role (3 part series)

Discovering Your God Given Role - Part 3 [ 42:44 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (208)
24 Apr, 2001
  • God's Will

Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God: Part 1

Series Date: September 1998 Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God (4 part series)

Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God - Part 1 [ 44:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (375)
16 Sep, 1998
  • Christian Living
  • Doctrine of Godly Character
  • God's Will

Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God: Part 2

Series Date: September 1998 Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God (4 part series)

Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God - Part 2 [ 55:45 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (305)
16 Sep, 1998
  • Christian Living
  • Doctrine of Godly Character
  • God's Will

Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God: Part 3

Series Date: September 1998 Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God (4 part series)

Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God - Part 3 [ 56:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (293)
16 Sep, 1998
  • Christian Living
  • Doctrine of Godly Character
  • God's Will

Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God: Part 4

Series Date: September 1998 Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God (4 part series)

Becoming an Impact Player in the Kingdom of God - Part 4 [ 50:20 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (281)
16 Sep, 1998
  • Christian Living
  • Doctrine of Godly Character
  • God's Will

Go Bench Thyself

Message Date: January 14, 1995 Go Bench Thyself

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14 Jan, 1995
  • God's Will

Full Time for God

Message Date: January 13, 1995 Full Time for God

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13 Jan, 1995
  • God's Will

Caring: The Essence of our Gospel (1989)

Message Date: March 5, 1989 Caring: The Essence of our Gospel

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5 Mar, 1989
  • Christian Living
  • Evangelism
  • God's Will

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