This sermon catapulted me into my healing after being harmed and assaulted by two Pastors and multiple men, including my own previous husband. I later became a trauma therapist as a result. One of the best in my town. Thank you Pastor Mark for speaking fervently on this. Healed me deeply!
Amen Brother! Thank you for Openly speaking of this evil horrific topic! ... ABUSE PERIOD! It is NEVER OK, NOR IS IT OK TO JUST SWEEP UNDER THE RUG... What is done in the dark, Will be brought into the light! (Luke 12 2-3)
I like how it goes against what we've taught here in the West. I don't know about you, but it has certainly been heavily implied by our secular culture primarily, and certain churches too; that a Christian is never ever ever allowed to get angry about anything ever. Almost as if pacified and sleepy Christians are not a threat to evil, and someone knows that.
@@heavymetarismyway9741 Every Spirit filled Christian who knows Jesus understands that there is righteous anger and God has given man the place of being provider, protector and closest companion of his wife and family. Men are commanded to love their wives just as Christ loves the church (His people) and gave His life for them. Too many churches don't preach the full gospel and truth any longer. It'll be a sad day for many when Jesus returns. Satans most clever deception was to get people to believe that he doesn't exist. His whole purpose is to cause people to be weak, especially in the church.
Thank you! I can’t tell you how affirming this is. I stayed in an abusive marriage because our pastor preached constantly on the sin of divorce. Jesus opened my eyes when said pastor proudly proclaimed that he counseled a wife to stay with her husband after he nearly killed her. I didn’t have the ability to express the rage I felt at this. Your “how dare you!!”, said it on our behalf. Thank you
We are not immune to desensitization. Repeated reports of these atrocities can and do lead to numbness until it comes closer to home. I could be wrong but I see it as a defense mechanism. We can only take so many appalling actions. It's not unlike what uniformed services have to do to do their jobs.
Thanks for that powerful story, that is more than that of course. It’s a powerful testament of strength & resilience of the human spirit. People sometimes think a Man who shows his emotions is weak. It’s completely the opposite thanks Mark for standing in the Gap & calling out weak cowardly Men ! God Bless you Sir, god bless you !
Wow , I am a survivor of sexual assault and abuse, I am Christian but I have to say I have days I struggle a lot but i know Jesus will heal me if not in this life definitely on the next one
@@BiruksonofGod.343So sorry, but this is just a terrible thing to say to someone who has been through assault and trauma like she has 💔💔 Do you have any idea what it feels like to carry something like that? Walking with pain, PTSD, anxiety, all the stuff that comes with being treated like that is not a choice. She can't just choose to 'walk by faith and receive it' and wake up healed 😳 It doesn't work that way. Yes I'm a Christian. Yes I believe God heals us. But with something this complex, healing takes time, can be painful to walk through, and can take many years. This beautiful soul shared something personal with us all. Let's not grab Jesus' love for her and shove it in her face like some kind of shaming device 😓💔👎🏻
This sermon was a turning point for my husband years ago when we were just a young married couple . It shook him to his core and caused him to start taking his faith and his role of husband seriously. I still remember him watching it for the first time. He then made sure every young man in our circle watched it. He and I felt at the time that your anger was justified and it was just what some men needed to sit up and take notice. I felt very emotional listening to the story behind it and we feel your pain and frustration. Thank you for sharing it. Keep preaching the hard truths sir, you are making a bigger impact for the kingdom of God than you will ever know!
This was sent to me years ago and instantly made me a fan and have been following ever since. Weak men make hard times. Every pastor or "religious" person that had issues with this is weak.
You are a great man, husband, and father. You getting choked up shows your sincerity. This stuff is not easy to hear, and better yet, your wife opening up and talking about it is fascinating! Strong woman. Keep doing what you are doing and God bless you and everything you love and believe in!
Pastor Mark I am so sorry to hear this and watch this video how difficult it must be to replay this again in your head. I’ve been watching some of your sermons lately. I believe your a true man of God , I can see your passion for teaching and preaching the word of God. I’ll be praying for you and your family that God will strengthen you all through this and your ministry. God bless
Watched the whole sermon yesterday…I could feel the righteous anger. It was good for my wounded heart and healing, to hear someone in leadership actually address these issues with some emotion…
I'm 41. 6 figure job, working 60 hours a week, no wife, no kids and absolutely miserable. I'd love to have those in my life, even if it came with a truckload of damaged goods. Thank you Pastor Mark for being the anointed Champion for us all.
I'm 39 and in a similar boat. I've been lucky to stay away from alcohol, drugs, and tobacco (aside from the occasional cigar). I don't feel regret (at least not yet) but am wondering if I'll get to that point and am scared that I'll feel that misery. I'm sorry you're feeling that way, bud. How are you getting along?
I'm 46. I've always been able to attrack good looking woman... I make good money... I'm talented... and I am a real Christian. Heck... I've been celibate for over 15 years. I can not find a good spirit filled woman. I for one do not want a "truck load of damaged goods" just so I am not alone.... that's madness. Get a hobby. Make friends. Learn your worth. The grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence. I get it... it can be rough. I have a desire for a wife and kids.... but all I can do is trust in God's soverign and supernatrual abilities and continue to work on myself.
Are you and the men below going to a good church and actively praying for a wife? Find people who can support you. There are good, committed Christian women looking to marry. God created the world. Surely he can bring you a wife. :)
@rjthomasindyusa be wary of that sense of self righteousness .... life might just might come along teach you some humbling lessons...and you'll get your own set of luggage...just saying 🤷♀️
Thank you for being a Christian man that really even cares about all the evil acts that women have suffered through but then having trouble living with. Pastor Mark, the way I describe sexual abuse and assault feels like the closest you can get to hurting a womans soul! Thats how I describe it! It can ravage every part of a womans life!
Righteous anger and mixed with frustration... More men should be as passionate as Mark is over this garbage and debauchery taking place... He's beyond justified IMHO
Many years ago I got angry about some horrible things going on in an organization that wasn’t Christian, but preyed on Christians and worked their way into using Churches, just like that thread scam above where they are trying to get your money with a little bit of truth and false benefit tied in with layers of lies, they would use scripture to abuse Christians by twisting it(made it seem like they were the victim, if anyone got angry and acted like anger was a sin and their apathy was a virtue and sign of authority against rebellion.) Nope! That scripture twisting and narrative changing is the same thing Satan tried to do with Jesus(even offered Jesus the world come up when Jesus already had the world), Christians need to know scripture better than the devil does so they don’t fall for the lies or spread them. “In your anger, do not sin.” It doesn’t say don’t get angry, it says when you’re angry, don’t sin. scripture makes it clear God gets angry and God is perfect. Anger is not the only emotion that we some how feel is of no value. There are a lot of people whom the Holy Spirit has made grieve so they make changes or are motivated to no longer live in their sins or undealt with issues that doesn’t mean die, just die to the issue. Yes, some take medicine to be stable enough to learn the habits and have the healing as the true imbalances in their body are straightened out according to God‘s design but others let depression give them a life of apathy towards living where they think they’re better once they’re on the medication but they’re actually worse as they never address the root, there are other people, who see into the spiritual realm and they’ve been repeatedly told their crazy by the experts of this world, no you’re crazy if you deny demons and fallen angel’s or follow what they say, but if God gives you vision of what demons are puppeteering an individual that’s going to be hard(Joseph had to learn to be wise as he shared his vision of his brothers bowing down to him that caused his brothers to take offense and want to see harm come to him), unless you have the Word of God and and relationship with Jesus enough to understand your purpose. This stuff is serious, others try to medicate Demons and time and time again we found those who commit mass murders or off themselves were already taking their medication, but they never got Jesus and Deliverance. Mark 16 makes it clear with the Christians call Is, yet you have some Christians debating, Like the snake in the garden, did God really say that a sign that follows all believers is… and instead of trusting what scripture says, they prefer to trust what let’s them take part in the deadly sins of slothfulness. Apathy is against the character of God. “Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit and serve the Lord!” Romans 12:11
Pastor Mark you have nothing to apologize for making the comments at the men's conference that you did. You were spot on and the rebuke you suffered from Lindale was totally uncalled for. Steady on young man and continue trusting in the Lord to fill you with His word.
Watching and listening to this just made me speechless. Especially the last story - I'm incredulous. And so saddened. I have unfortunately traveled that same road - of abuse and rape and told really no one. I do attend and am involved with your church and it has brought me back to the Lord, my Father, for which I am thankful. So, thank you for sharing and may the Good Lord keep His Hand of blessing over your ministry. Amen.
Don't apologize for nothing brother & pastor Mark. Holy Spirit just hit you hard 💥🔥 We better get ready to meet God & his holy wrath. Thanks for your example. Pretty sure some dudes pissed their pants. Blessings from Germany.
We do need more pastors and good men to have righteous anger regarding this. Men need to keep each other accountable. AND ignore what world culture's definition of masculinity is. Thank you, Pastor Mark!
Thank you, for validating the pain woman have felt, the trauma that these abuses cause, and the long term effects that it has on not just those women who've experienced it, but the men who truly love them. And thank you for calling out those who are responsible, because too many times we've heard excuses for it, instead of apologies.
Why aren't Christians sensitive to the evil garbage that is going on? This is what the Bible calls lukewarm. I am full of sorrow and anger everyday for the things I see going on around me. When I was little I was sexually assaulted by my brother's friend and my very own brother did nothing to stop it. We live in very evil days.
People are afraid of what the world will think of them if they speak up against those things than they are of what God will do to them for remaining silent. It takes courage to speak out in “cancel culture”. I really don’t care what the world thinks of me. I never have. I do care a great deal about being faithful to Jesus, and being faithful to His command to uphold His Word, and by His grace, and through the strength He gives me, I will never fail to uphold His Word, no matter the cost. We have to speak out against the wickedness, and speak the truth of the scriptures.
@move_i_got_this5659, our good works are the result of the indwelling Holy Spirit, which we only receive once we’re born again spiritually, and baptized into Christ by the Holy Spirit. I’m speaking of the spiritual baptism in John 3, not water baptism, although I believe water baptism is important, but it’s the baptism of the Holy Spirit that redeems and reconciles us to our Heavenly Father. Very few professing “Christians” are spiritually regenerated and indwelled by God’s Holy Spirit, and we know that because they don’t produce fruits of the Holy Spirit, and Jesus said we will know who is truly His by the fruits they bear. The good works the Holy Spirit does through us are not what redeems us, but they are the evidence that we have been redeemed and born again from above, and those good works are for God’s glory alone. These works produced by God in us should come naturally to a spiritually reborn & Holy Spirit filled child of the Most High YHVH, which is why Jesus says His people are known by the fruits that they bear. Jesus also says that spiritually regenerated believers don’t all bear the same amount of fruits of the Spirit, but we’re all equally sàved, even those who bear only a few fruits of the Spirit, because each of us is at a different level of maturity in our faith. You don’t expect a new convert to Christ to bear the same fruits as someone who has been redeemed and reconciled to YHVH through Christ for decades. The more spiritually mature we are, the more fruits we bear, and we grow spiritually when we read God’s Word. A poll that was taken showed 70% of evangelicals in America deny the deity of Christ, and anyone who does that can’t be born again spiritually, because Jesus says He is the I AM of Exodus 3 in John 8, and those who deny His claim that He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the same God that Abraham and Moses worshipped in the OT, they have denied the deity of the Father as well. Remember that the serpent has sown tares (false believers who aren’t spiritually reborn and regenerated) among the wheat (spiritually regenerated converts to Christ), and they will be separated by Christ at His return, but He is showing us the difference between the two now. Look how many “Christians” are apostates, who support and condone what God calls sìn and an aßomination to Him. They’ve been deceived into believing that tolerance of everything, which includes tolerating wickedness, and inclusivity, yoking yourself to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are Christ’s, has been sold to them as what Jesus wants, which is completely opposite of what scripture says. That’s why we need to read God’s Word, and pray for discernment, so we can distinguish between what is of God and biblically sound, and what isn’t.
True Christians are conformed by the Holy Spirit to be like Christ, while false converts to Christ are conformed to the image of the world. If 70% of professing “Christians” are not spiritually reborn and regenerated, and indwelled by the Holy Spirit, then it would explain why the vast majority of “Christians” support unrighteousness, and few stand up and speak the truth of God’s Word, and uphold what is righteous to God. The “church” as a religious institution, is full of spiritually dèad people, as you can see by the way “Christians” flock to “churches” led by false teachers, who will tell them what they want to hear, but they will never open the scriptures and do as God commands, which is to preach the Word, to literally teach the scriptures verse by verse, because God’s Word convicts us of our sìns when we hear it preached, and leads us to repentance. In other words, preaching the scriptures verse by verse doesn’t feel good to the ones hearing it, because God’s Word says we’re not good people, that we’re wretched people who live in opposition to God, which is why we need the LORD Jesus Christ as our God and Savior. That’s highly offensive to the majority of the world. You’ll find small congregations where there’s a righteous servant of Christ behind the pulpit teaching people the scriptures, verse by verse. However, to spiritually reborn and regenerated believers in Christ, God’s Word is like food for our sòuI. When true believers get caught up in a church led by a false teacher, they are starving spiritually.
SMH, people who take the time to comment something negative about a video that packs heavy emotional content…shame on you. Last time I checked, Pastor Mark is a human susceptible to error and fallibility like all of us. The funny thing about the “negative commenters” is what have you done to advance the gospel? What have you done to inspire others? What have YOU done except take the time to post a comment!? Congrats on absolute nothing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Pastor Mark, thank you brother. Thank you for all you’ve done for men and women alike. Godspeed.
Never have I seen a Pastor so understanding of what some women experience. So caring and pastoral. More pastors should have the courage to speak so - and the wisdom to help the vulnerable.
Keep preaching Markus! ...preach for an audience of ONE; preach for the ONE who is high above ALL others. Don't let those detractors take your eye off the ball! Loved my time at Trinity in January on several Sundays & at Real Men!
I was raped at age 23. I am not a victim but a survivor. What baffles me is the loathing and scorn we get from across the board. From authorities, medical teams, husband's, boyfriends, friends, parents, siblings etc. For the shame women have for themselves, men who are raped suffer in silent shame, too. Rape is horrible all the way around. In today's world, it is becoming way to prevalent. I pray for any survivors/victims reading this. Women/men and children. You are loved and so very precious.
@@leonardo899As a woman, I understand you and I'm so sorry you've been through this. Modern feminism and the me too movement has ruined so many lives. Men for being falsely accused and real female victims who aren't taken seriously because of it as well as other people who's lost loved ones because of them.
Context brings clarity. Thank you Pastor Mark for sharing this. So many needed to hear it and have changed their minds about you as a person. Thank for being a spiritual guide and father to me all these years. - Pastor Matt
You're angry, and righteously so! It's appalling that in this day and age, we don't have more men like you in the church. God bless you, brother Mark. 🙏
Admiration and deep respect for you my brother. How dare you to the "know it all" self righteous leaders in the body of Christ who attempted to shut you down. Stand strong Prophet of God. Many in the body of Christ greatly love you and support you. Gods still got a lot to say through you.
I don’t think there was one thing wrong with what you said Mark we need shaken up and very well might’ve saved me from an indiscretion I wish I wouldn’t have made years ago if I would’ve heard you say that. Thank you for your courage. He said everything right.
Thanks PM; You’re a huge advocate for women; and God’s order; and a great preacher; my wife loves your preaching as well as me and my sons and daughters; Passion isn’t rage; Haters gonna hate; God’s speed PM; Maranatha ☝️
man o man, I remember the first time I was told by a woman I was dating, that she had been raped, also abused by her first husband. It basically sent me into an emotional shock that took sometme to rise above it. It starts out just being heart broken that a man could harm a woman, I will never understand that. Then you feel the evil in that, then you get angry, yessir I understand. God Bless
Pastor Mark has his issues, as we all do. I am sure there are things he wishes he would have done differently in life, we all do. I haven't followed him recently, but I hope he has sought peace whenever possible and continues to grow more like Jesus. Just like we all should.
Amen Pastor Mark. Thank you for carrying righteous holy anger for what has been done to God's daughters.😢 God bless you and Grace, and your family and keep you safe.
First, I just wanted to say that I came across your channel a few months back via a RUclips recommendation. I’m a lifelong Catholic who has been blessed with unbelievable priests and communities, but I also appreciate listening to sermons and presentations from pastors and leaders of other denominations to expand my knowledge. I appreciate what I have gained from you. Also, as a teacher, this video hit home for me. I had a female student about five years ago ask to speak to me privately, where she informed me of her boyfriend raping her, and I was the first person she told. As the initial contact, I had to be involved with all the phone calls and police contact. It was a brutal stretch, but I will forever appreciate her trust that I could help her. Society has failed so many young people in this area and it breaks my heart. If you have ever experienced any incidents like this or what Pastor Mark described, you have my deepest sympathy and I pray you can find healing.
Pastor Mark, thank you for your dedication, for your perserverence, for your Spirit filled work. I pray that the Lord will strengthen you and protect, and bring healing to you and your family and to further empower you in your ministry. You have given us a tiny glimpse of the righteous anger of God the Father. He is slow to anger, but his wrath will come to those who do not turn to him and repent.
Dear Sir we need more Men /Pastors like you who exhibit and practice this commitment to the Cause of Christ Jesus , the Kingdom of God, and to the Church !!! You Sir Are a great example of how we should be ,and how to walk the Narrow path.i need to be at your church and help support what you're doing. Scot j
My dad was not present in my life. He repented later for this. You have been a dad to me during the most critical times of my life. Thank you for your ministry.
All my messages tube is cancelled, that you are the most humble man that speaks truth against what society thinks is truth. I pray I get to see you crowned by our God in the heavens very soon Pastor Mark 🙏
Amen pastor Mark. How come nobody is pissed about this? Righteous anger is what the Lord feels over this. God bless you for speaking out against it all!
i'm sorry you have to go through this Mark, I can't imagine what it's like to to walk in your shoes for just one day! God did choose you for a reason though, probably cause there's very few strong enough to deal with this problem. thank you for being so strong and knowledgeable and spreading God's message, I will pray for you Pastor Mark. dear Lord please guide and protect pastor Mark And give him the strength and the knowledge to fill our hearts with love and your word, in Jesus's name amen!
I remember watching that sermon in 2009/2010. I started listening to Mark around then and was starting to learn so much sound doctrine and that moment hit my core and encouraged me to respect and protect women even more so. Hearing the back story is actually even more impactful than the clip could ever be.
Thanks Mark for sharing !!! Wish you protection from the arrows that are flying . Alot of things would CHANGE when all the sons of God would realise there was a reason why Jesus said "remove the splitter out of your own eye ..." So many christians attacking each other instead of seeking the face of Jesus and letting him change us into who he is ......simply LOVE .
I feel the same way…my wife, is all I’m saying. My mind wonders in scenarios and it doesn’t end well for anyone. Laying hands on, pretty much any woman, will get a violent response from me. I need prayer.🙏🏼
I was abused by family members, i wish more churches had this ministry. I am 70 now but i made such a mess of my life but The Lord kept pling me back to Him self. I know that He changed my heartacje into forgiveness and joy. When the end of their lifes came, i was the one who cared for them. I did it as unto The Lord. God is so good.❤thank u for the work u r doing, u r reaching many with His love.
That sermon helped and healed me deeply. I felt protected and seen by God and supported by a brother who is the opposite of passive and negligent of the powerful role that God has given men. Thank you so much.
It is NEVER justifiable to lay a hand on a woman in any form of abuse. Period. It is time that we as godly men, do our God-given jobs and protect the women and children of the world. GOD bless America and pastor Driscoll. 🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻
Thank you Pastor I’ve seen some kooky men in Christian leadership mention dumb criticism of you, so I thank God for your knowledge contrast of Truth that separates sheep’s and goats . I thank God everyday ,you are Brave and fearless of men ,but fearful of God . I love you brother Let it be known in heaven You are my pastor here on earth Les Dery Lantana Florida
Stand for the truth even if you Stand alone.May the Lord of truth give you more strength and boldness to rebuke, correct and preach the Gospel of Christ Jesus our Lord and saviour 🙏 Amen.
I remember that. That “controversy” is what helped me on my healing of my sexual assaults. I got help after that. I didn’t realize men weren’t supposed to hurt women. This spoke deeply to me when I was in my early twenties. It’s funny how everyone experiences situations differently. I will always be thankful for You and Grace. I know you took a lot of criticism for that. But it made me feel incredibly safe and seen. So thank you. Took me a lot of healing to even want to get married. Now I’m in a relationship with a godly man, who loves Jesus first.
I was sexualy assaulted as young as 7 years old by someone I trusted. You carry the pain and shame into your adult like. It warps a girl's vision of what love really means. At least that's how it affected me. But, God is a God of healing and restoration. Only Jesus can heal wounds so deep.
I knew you were going to say that but at the same time, I’d hoped you wouldn’t. I have a pastor who I love & speak out about a lot of things & know he could do something like this. I hope one day he does. You’re so right. I pray our men would be as angry about what’s happened to us as you were.
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This sermon catapulted me into my healing after being harmed and assaulted by two Pastors and multiple men, including my own previous husband.
I later became a trauma therapist as a result. One of the best in my town. Thank you Pastor Mark for speaking fervently on this. Healed me deeply!
I was at that sermon back in the Seattle Ballard campus and it was one of the best I’ve heard, no apologies needed.
Hands down one of my favorite sermons Mark has ever given. It helped me tremendously as a college student.
Good job
We absolutely need more pastors to preach like this.
Amen Brother! Thank you for Openly speaking of this evil horrific topic!
... ABUSE PERIOD! It is NEVER OK,
NOR IS IT OK TO JUST SWEEP UNDER THE RUG...
What is done in the dark, Will be brought into the light! (Luke 12 2-3)
A Man of God has righteous anger!! ❤
Amen
Every man should have that
I like how it goes against what we've taught here in the West. I don't know about you, but it has certainly been heavily implied by our secular culture primarily, and certain churches too; that a Christian is never ever ever allowed to get angry about anything ever. Almost as if pacified and sleepy Christians are not a threat to evil, and someone knows that.
Amen!!
@@heavymetarismyway9741 Every Spirit filled Christian who knows Jesus understands that there is righteous anger and God has given man the place of being provider, protector and closest companion of his wife and family. Men are commanded to love their wives just as Christ loves the church (His people) and gave His life for them. Too many churches don't preach the full gospel and truth any longer. It'll be a sad day for many when Jesus returns. Satans most clever deception was to get people to believe that he doesn't exist. His whole purpose is to cause people to be weak, especially in the church.
Thank you! I can’t tell you how affirming this is. I stayed in an abusive marriage because our pastor preached constantly on the sin of divorce. Jesus opened my eyes when said pastor proudly proclaimed that he counseled a wife to stay with her husband after he nearly killed her. I didn’t have the ability to express the rage I felt at this. Your “how dare you!!”, said it on our behalf. Thank you
AMEN Pastor Mark😢😢😢🤯🙌🏼
It absolutely blows my mind how absent the outrage is for these atrocities
We are not immune to desensitization. Repeated reports of these atrocities can and do lead to numbness until it comes closer to home. I could be wrong but I see it as a defense mechanism. We can only take so many appalling actions. It's not unlike what uniformed services have to do to do their jobs.
May the Lord Jesus keep your arms up, may He give you the Will and the strength to carry on.🙏
I agree, why are more spirit filled men not this angry - thank you for speaking up for us Pastor Mark!!!
Thanks for that powerful story, that is more than that of course.
It’s a powerful testament of strength & resilience of the human spirit.
People sometimes think a Man who shows his emotions is weak. It’s completely the opposite thanks
Mark for standing in the Gap & calling out weak cowardly Men !
God Bless you Sir, god bless you !
Wow , I am a survivor of sexual assault and abuse, I am Christian but I have to say I have days I struggle a lot but i know Jesus will heal me if not in this life definitely on the next one
Me to you will be healed in this life in Jesus Name.. amen
Why not in this life , it's up to you not God , Jesus said it is finished so walk by faith and receive it
I am praying for healing, love. I am so sorry that happened to you. I promise you, it gets better in time.
@@BiruksonofGod.343So sorry, but this is just a terrible thing to say to someone who has been through assault and trauma like she has 💔💔 Do you have any idea what it feels like to carry something like that? Walking with pain, PTSD, anxiety, all the stuff that comes with being treated like that is not a choice. She can't just choose to 'walk by faith and receive it' and wake up healed 😳 It doesn't work that way. Yes I'm a Christian. Yes I believe God heals us. But with something this complex, healing takes time, can be painful to walk through, and can take many years. This beautiful soul shared something personal with us all. Let's not grab Jesus' love for her and shove it in her face like some kind of shaming device 😓💔👎🏻
@@bkang you are so right, some people they have no idea how it is and how hard is , thank you 🙏
This sermon was a turning point for my husband years ago when we were just a young married couple . It shook him to his core and caused him to start taking his faith and his role of husband seriously. I still remember him watching it for the first time. He then made sure every young man in our circle watched it. He and I felt at the time that your anger was justified and it was just what some men needed to sit up and take notice. I felt very emotional listening to the story behind it and we feel your pain and frustration. Thank you for sharing it. Keep preaching the hard truths sir, you are making a bigger impact for the kingdom of God than you will ever know!
This was sent to me years ago and instantly made me a fan and have been following ever since. Weak men make hard times. Every pastor or "religious" person that had issues with this is weak.
You are a great man, husband, and father. You getting choked up shows your sincerity. This stuff is not easy to hear, and better yet, your wife opening up and talking about it is fascinating! Strong woman. Keep doing what you are doing and God bless you and everything you love and believe in!
Pastor Mark I am so sorry to hear this and watch this video how difficult it must be to replay this again in your head. I’ve been watching some of your sermons lately. I believe your a true man of God , I can see your passion for teaching and preaching the word of God. I’ll be praying for you and your family that God will strengthen you all through this and your ministry. God bless
Amen! Why aren’t men of God angry about satans children abusing Gods children?!?!!!!🤔☹️☹️
I'm with you, brother. When men do wrong to His children, He someday will make the adjustments.
I commend you for standing up for what's right. It took courage. You are a good shepherd.
Watched the whole sermon yesterday…I could feel the righteous anger. It was good for my wounded heart and healing, to hear someone in leadership actually address these issues with some emotion…
Do you have a link?
@@YelainaK the first part is the explanation, you can just scroll through that if you don’t want to watch it again:)
Amen it's called righteous anger there is a difference. Bless you Pastor for standing up for women thank you Jesus for your heart.
I'm 41. 6 figure job, working 60 hours a week, no wife, no kids and absolutely miserable. I'd love to have those in my life, even if it came with a truckload of damaged goods. Thank you Pastor Mark for being the anointed Champion for us all.
I'm 39 and in a similar boat. I've been lucky to stay away from alcohol, drugs, and tobacco (aside from the occasional cigar). I don't feel regret (at least not yet) but am wondering if I'll get to that point and am scared that I'll feel that misery. I'm sorry you're feeling that way, bud. How are you getting along?
I'm 46. I've always been able to attrack good looking woman... I make good money... I'm talented... and I am a real Christian. Heck... I've been celibate for over 15 years. I can not find a good spirit filled woman. I for one do not want a "truck load of damaged goods" just so I am not alone.... that's madness.
Get a hobby. Make friends. Learn your worth. The grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence. I get it... it can be rough. I have a desire for a wife and kids.... but all I can do is trust in God's soverign and supernatrual abilities and continue to work on myself.
Are you and the men below going to a good church and actively praying for a wife? Find people who can support you. There are good, committed Christian women looking to marry. God created the world. Surely he can bring you a wife. :)
This just broke my heart hearing about the young woman who met her sperm donor. He doesn't get the honor to be called a father. 😭😭
@rjthomasindyusa be wary of that sense of self righteousness .... life might just might come along teach you some humbling lessons...and you'll get your own set of luggage...just saying 🤷♀️
Thank you for being a Christian man that really even cares about all the evil acts that women have suffered through but then having trouble living with. Pastor Mark, the way I describe sexual abuse and assault feels like the closest you can get to hurting a womans soul! Thats how I describe it! It can ravage every part of a womans life!
Righteous anger and mixed with frustration... More men should be as passionate as Mark is over this garbage and debauchery taking place... He's beyond justified IMHO
Jesus did not hold back his anger. Jesus led by example.
Many years ago I got angry about some horrible things going on in an organization that wasn’t Christian, but preyed on Christians and worked their way into using Churches, just like that thread scam above where they are trying to get your money with a little bit of truth and false benefit tied in with layers of lies, they would use scripture to abuse Christians by twisting it(made it seem like they were the victim, if anyone got angry and acted like anger was a sin and their apathy was a virtue and sign of authority against rebellion.) Nope! That scripture twisting and narrative changing is the same thing Satan tried to do with Jesus(even offered Jesus the world come up when Jesus already had the world), Christians need to know scripture better than the devil does so they don’t fall for the lies or spread them. “In your anger, do not sin.” It doesn’t say don’t get angry, it says when you’re angry, don’t sin. scripture makes it clear God gets angry and God is perfect.
Anger is not the only emotion that we some how feel is of no value. There are a lot of people whom the Holy Spirit has made grieve so they make changes or are motivated to no longer live in their sins or undealt with issues that doesn’t mean die, just die to the issue. Yes, some take medicine to be stable enough to learn the habits and have the healing as the true imbalances in their body are straightened out according to God‘s design but others let depression give them a life of apathy towards living where they think they’re better once they’re on the medication but they’re actually worse as they never address the root, there are other people, who see into the spiritual realm and they’ve been repeatedly told their crazy by the experts of this world, no you’re crazy if you deny demons and fallen angel’s or follow what they say, but if God gives you vision of what demons are puppeteering an individual that’s going to be hard(Joseph had to learn to be wise as he shared his vision of his brothers bowing down to him that caused his brothers to take offense and want to see harm come to him), unless you have the Word of God and and relationship with Jesus enough to understand your purpose.
This stuff is serious, others try to medicate Demons and time and time again we found those who commit mass murders or off themselves were already taking their medication, but they never got Jesus and Deliverance. Mark 16 makes it clear with the Christians call Is, yet you have some Christians debating, Like the snake in the garden, did God really say that a sign that follows all believers is… and instead of trusting what scripture says, they prefer to trust what let’s them take part in the deadly sins of slothfulness.
Apathy is against the character of God. “Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit and serve the Lord!” Romans 12:11
Pastor Mark you have nothing to apologize for making the comments at the men's conference that you did. You were spot on and the rebuke you suffered from Lindale was totally uncalled for. Steady on young man and continue trusting in the Lord to fill you with His word.
I agree! How come nobody is standing up!!! Jesus! Righteous anger!
Watching and listening to this just made me speechless. Especially the last story - I'm incredulous. And so saddened. I have unfortunately traveled that same road - of abuse and rape and told really no one. I do attend and am involved with your church and it has brought me back to the Lord, my Father, for which I am thankful. So, thank you for sharing and may the Good Lord keep His Hand of blessing over your ministry. Amen.
Don't apologize for nothing brother & pastor Mark. Holy Spirit just hit you hard 💥🔥
We better get ready to meet God & his holy wrath.
Thanks for your example. Pretty sure some dudes pissed their pants. Blessings from Germany.
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This brought me to tears…thank you for sharing. You truly are a man of God.
I love you Pastor Mark, God bless you and your family! Keep on building God's kingdom!
We do need more pastors and good men to have righteous anger regarding this. Men need to keep each other accountable. AND ignore what world culture's definition of masculinity is.
Thank you, Pastor Mark!
Thank you, for validating the pain woman have felt, the trauma that these abuses cause, and the long term effects that it has on not just those women who've experienced it, but the men who truly love them. And thank you for calling out those who are responsible, because too many times we've heard excuses for it, instead of apologies.
Why aren't Christians sensitive to the evil garbage that is going on? This is what the Bible calls lukewarm. I am full of sorrow and anger everyday for the things I see going on around me. When I was little I was sexually assaulted by my brother's friend and my very own brother did nothing to stop it. We live in very evil days.
I'm sad to say because most christians are cowards
People are afraid of what the world will think of them if they speak up against those things than they are of what God will do to them for remaining silent. It takes courage to speak out in “cancel culture”. I really don’t care what the world thinks of me. I never have. I do care a great deal about being faithful to Jesus, and being faithful to His command to uphold His Word, and by His grace, and through the strength He gives me, I will never fail to uphold His Word, no matter the cost. We have to speak out against the wickedness, and speak the truth of the scriptures.
@move_i_got_this5659, our good works are the result of the indwelling Holy Spirit, which we only receive once we’re born again spiritually, and baptized into Christ by the Holy Spirit. I’m speaking of the spiritual baptism in John 3, not water baptism, although I believe water baptism is important, but it’s the baptism of the Holy Spirit that redeems and reconciles us to our Heavenly Father. Very few professing “Christians” are spiritually regenerated and indwelled by God’s Holy Spirit, and we know that because they don’t produce fruits of the Holy Spirit, and Jesus said we will know who is truly His by the fruits they bear. The good works the Holy Spirit does through us are not what redeems us, but they are the evidence that we have been redeemed and born again from above, and those good works are for God’s glory alone. These works produced by God in us should come naturally to a spiritually reborn & Holy Spirit filled child of the Most High YHVH, which is why Jesus says His people are known by the fruits that they bear. Jesus also says that spiritually regenerated believers don’t all bear the same amount of fruits of the Spirit, but we’re all equally sàved, even those who bear only a few fruits of the Spirit, because each of us is at a different level of maturity in our faith. You don’t expect a new convert to Christ to bear the same fruits as someone who has been redeemed and reconciled to YHVH through Christ for decades. The more spiritually mature we are, the more fruits we bear, and we grow spiritually when we read God’s Word. A poll that was taken showed 70% of evangelicals in America deny the deity of Christ, and anyone who does that can’t be born again spiritually, because Jesus says He is the I AM of Exodus 3 in John 8, and those who deny His claim that He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the same God that Abraham and Moses worshipped in the OT, they have denied the deity of the Father as well. Remember that the serpent has sown tares (false believers who aren’t spiritually reborn and regenerated) among the wheat (spiritually regenerated converts to Christ), and they will be separated by Christ at His return, but He is showing us the difference between the two now. Look how many “Christians” are apostates, who support and condone what God calls sìn and an aßomination to Him. They’ve been deceived into believing that tolerance of everything, which includes tolerating wickedness, and inclusivity, yoking yourself to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are Christ’s, has been sold to them as what Jesus wants, which is completely opposite of what scripture says. That’s why we need to read God’s Word, and pray for discernment, so we can distinguish between what is of God and biblically sound, and what isn’t.
True Christians are conformed by the Holy Spirit to be like Christ, while false converts to Christ are conformed to the image of the world. If 70% of professing “Christians” are not spiritually reborn and regenerated, and indwelled by the Holy Spirit, then it would explain why the vast majority of “Christians” support unrighteousness, and few stand up and speak the truth of God’s Word, and uphold what is righteous to God. The “church” as a religious institution, is full of spiritually dèad people, as you can see by the way “Christians” flock to “churches” led by false teachers, who will tell them what they want to hear, but they will never open the scriptures and do as God commands, which is to preach the Word, to literally teach the scriptures verse by verse, because God’s Word convicts us of our sìns when we hear it preached, and leads us to repentance. In other words, preaching the scriptures verse by verse doesn’t feel good to the ones hearing it, because God’s Word says we’re not good people, that we’re wretched people who live in opposition to God, which is why we need the LORD Jesus Christ as our God and Savior. That’s highly offensive to the majority of the world. You’ll find small congregations where there’s a righteous servant of Christ behind the pulpit teaching people the scriptures, verse by verse. However, to spiritually reborn and regenerated believers in Christ, God’s Word is like food for our sòuI. When true believers get caught up in a church led by a false teacher, they are starving spiritually.
SMH, people who take the time to comment something negative about a video that packs heavy emotional content…shame on you.
Last time I checked, Pastor Mark is a human susceptible to error and fallibility like all of us. The funny thing about the “negative commenters” is what have you done to advance the gospel? What have you done to inspire others? What have YOU done except take the time to post a comment!? Congrats on absolute nothing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.
Pastor Mark, thank you brother. Thank you for all you’ve done for men and women alike.
Godspeed.
Never have I seen a Pastor so understanding of what some women experience. So caring and pastoral. More pastors should have the courage to speak so - and the wisdom to help the vulnerable.
Keep preaching Markus! ...preach for an audience of ONE; preach for the ONE who is high above ALL others. Don't let those detractors take your eye off the ball! Loved my time at Trinity in January on several Sundays & at Real Men!
It was a good sermon. Good series.
I Love that Video! Because its TRUE!! The Men in the Church are like this.
I was raped at age 23. I am not a victim but a survivor. What baffles me is the loathing and scorn we get from across the board. From authorities, medical teams, husband's, boyfriends, friends, parents, siblings etc. For the shame women have for themselves, men who are raped suffer in silent shame, too. Rape is horrible all the way around. In today's world, it is becoming way to prevalent. I pray for any survivors/victims reading this. Women/men and children. You are loved and so very precious.
As someone who's been falsely accused of rape. I have a real hard time believing any women when they claim someone raped them.
@@leonardo899As a woman, I understand you and I'm so sorry you've been through this. Modern feminism and the me too movement has ruined so many lives. Men for being falsely accused and real female victims who aren't taken seriously because of it as well as other people who's lost loved ones because of them.
Not the same story he told before about the sermon. Unqualified to be a pastor. Nice diversion though.
I been RAPED so many times and four abusive partner's a detective
Daughter's in general not just God's daughter's 💛
God Bless you and I bless you Pastor Mark in Jesus Name. You are honored in my eyes. Love and healing your way in the name of the Lord.
The vengeance belongs to the Lord.
The lord is our defender.
Protection belong to Christian men.
Nice job Mark. Candid. Authentic. Spot on.
I ask the same question... Why isn't there more righteous anger?
Context brings clarity. Thank you Pastor Mark for sharing this. So many needed to hear it and have changed their minds about you as a person. Thank for being a spiritual guide and father to me all these years.
- Pastor Matt
I love this Pastor’s heart. I wish I could find that deep a heart of flesh in myself.
You're angry, and righteously so! It's appalling that in this day and age, we don't have more men like you in the church. God bless you, brother Mark. 🙏
I never had a problem with him being mad at abusers and after learning this im sure as hell not
Jesus did not hold back his anger. Jesus led by example.
Love and blessings to you Mark. ❤
Good on you for exposing this stuff!
Thank you Pastor Mark. Your anger was right. It was just. Thank you for opening up about it.
I literally gasped when you shared that story about the black girl! What a poor soul! 😢
Amazing video, Pastor Mark. God bless you. 🙏
Thank you, Pastor Mark. Watched the whole sermon, and I receive it.
Admiration and deep respect for you my brother. How dare you to the "know it all" self righteous leaders in the body of Christ who attempted to shut you down. Stand strong Prophet of God. Many in the body of Christ greatly love you and support you. Gods still got a lot to say through you.
Sir, you continue to gain more and more of my respect. Love you.
God bless you!! You did the right thing!
I don’t think there was one thing wrong with what you said Mark we need shaken up and very well might’ve saved me from an indiscretion I wish I wouldn’t have made years ago if I would’ve heard you say that. Thank you for your courage. He said everything right.
Keep going brother, you are doing great!
Thanks PM;
You’re a huge advocate for women; and God’s order; and a great preacher; my wife loves your preaching as well as me and my sons and daughters;
Passion isn’t rage;
Haters gonna hate; God’s speed PM;
Maranatha ☝️
man o man, I remember the first time I was told by a woman I was dating, that she had been raped, also abused by her first husband. It basically sent me into an emotional shock that took sometme to rise above it. It starts out just being heart broken that a man could harm a woman, I will never understand that. Then you feel the evil in that, then you get angry, yessir I understand. God Bless
Those who walk in the light with Jesus are normally misunderstood by those who don’t have the same revelation !
God bless you Mark 🙏
Powerful message Ps Mark, really deep stuff. We pray for peace andbprotection over you and your family as you spread the Gospel of Jesus 🙌
Thank you Pastor Mark for caring as much as you do for us women. Love to you and your family.
Pastor Mark has his issues, as we all do. I am sure there are things he wishes he would have done differently in life, we all do. I haven't followed him recently, but I hope he has sought peace whenever possible and continues to grow more like Jesus. Just like we all should.
God bless you and your wife and family. It was a great sermon.
Amen Pastor Mark.
Thank you for carrying righteous holy anger for what has been done to God's daughters.😢
God bless you and Grace, and your family and keep you safe.
First, I just wanted to say that I came across your channel a few months back via a RUclips recommendation. I’m a lifelong Catholic who has been blessed with unbelievable priests and communities, but I also appreciate listening to sermons and presentations from pastors and leaders of other denominations to expand my knowledge. I appreciate what I have gained from you.
Also, as a teacher, this video hit home for me. I had a female student about five years ago ask to speak to me privately, where she informed me of her boyfriend raping her, and I was the first person she told. As the initial contact, I had to be involved with all the phone calls and police contact. It was a brutal stretch, but I will forever appreciate her trust that I could help her.
Society has failed so many young people in this area and it breaks my heart. If you have ever experienced any incidents like this or what Pastor Mark described, you have my deepest sympathy and I pray you can find healing.
Pastor Mark, thank you for your dedication, for your perserverence, for your Spirit filled work. I pray that the Lord will strengthen you and protect, and bring healing to you and your family and to further empower you in your ministry. You have given us a tiny glimpse of the righteous anger of God the Father. He is slow to anger, but his wrath will come to those who do not turn to him and repent.
God bless you man of God. 😭
Dear Sir we need more Men /Pastors like you who exhibit and practice this commitment to the Cause of Christ Jesus , the Kingdom of God, and to the Church !!! You Sir Are a great example of how we should be ,and how to walk the Narrow path.i need to be at your church and help support what you're doing. Scot j
I am SO PROUD of you Mark. This really needed to be called out. Satan is running amuck in the Christain community.
My dad was not present in my life. He repented later for this. You have been a dad to me during the most critical times of my life. Thank you for your ministry.
I didn't see that last part coming. I about fell out of my seat. I have no other words but, wow... and Jesus please come back soon.
All my messages tube is cancelled, that you are the most humble man that speaks truth against what society thinks is truth. I pray I get to see you crowned by our God in the heavens very soon Pastor Mark 🙏
Hi Mark thank you for sharing, I would ask those who criticize, Critics have you personally been growing in GRACE, OR GROWING MORE BITTER.😊
Amen pastor Mark. How come nobody is pissed about this? Righteous anger is what the Lord feels over this. God bless you for speaking out against it all!
Thank you for understanding and caring about this issue, Pastor Mark. So many of us carry deep wounds because of horrors that men have perpetrated.
Thank you for pointing out and standing up for GOD!!!!!!!! Lord have mercy that was demonic in the church. Thank you for standing up!
i'm sorry you have to go through this Mark, I can't imagine what it's like to
to walk in your shoes for just one day! God did choose you for a reason though, probably cause there's very few strong enough to deal with this problem. thank you for being so strong and knowledgeable and spreading God's message, I will pray for you Pastor Mark. dear Lord please guide and protect pastor Mark And give him the strength and the knowledge to fill our hearts with love and your word, in Jesus's name amen!
God bless you, preacher! Don't stop preaching until Jesus stops your heart.
I remember watching that sermon in 2009/2010. I started listening to Mark around then and was starting to learn so much sound doctrine and that moment hit my core and encouraged me to respect and protect women even more so. Hearing the back story is actually even more impactful than the clip could ever be.
Thanks Mark for sharing !!! Wish you protection from the arrows that are flying . Alot of things would CHANGE when all the sons of God would realise there was a reason why Jesus said "remove the splitter out of your own eye ..." So many christians attacking each other instead of seeking the face of Jesus and letting him change us into who he is ......simply LOVE .
This is NOT your most controversial moment ever. It’s just the most popular
Ain’t that the truth? Hilarious to hear THIS man talking about abuse smh
I 100% concur with this comment! Ridiculous...
I feel the same way…my wife, is all I’m saying.
My mind wonders in scenarios and it doesn’t end well for anyone.
Laying hands on, pretty much any woman, will get a violent response from me.
I need prayer.🙏🏼
I was abused by family members, i wish more churches had this ministry. I am 70 now but i made such a mess of my life but The Lord kept pling me back to Him self. I know that He changed my heartacje into forgiveness and joy. When the end of their lifes came, i was the one who cared for them. I did it as unto The Lord. God is so good.❤thank u for the work u r doing, u r reaching many with His love.
That sermon helped and healed me deeply. I felt protected and seen by God and supported by a brother who is the opposite of passive and negligent of the powerful role that God has given men. Thank you so much.
We need more Men and Pastors like you...thanks for sharing your insight..understanding and truth
Thank you for being a soldier for God in the morality fight. I hope more men join you for training in this aspect of pastoring.
Thanks for the background music it definitely helps make sure i'm on your side.
Thank you God Bless you
It is NEVER justifiable to lay a hand on a woman in any form of abuse. Period. It is time that we as godly men, do our God-given jobs and protect the women and children of the world. GOD bless America and pastor Driscoll. 🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻
Thank you.
Thank you Pastor
I’ve seen some kooky men in Christian leadership mention dumb criticism of you, so I thank God for your knowledge contrast of Truth that separates sheep’s and goats .
I thank God everyday ,you are Brave and fearless of men ,but fearful of God .
I love you brother
Let it be known in heaven
You are my pastor here on earth
Les Dery
Lantana Florida
So proud to call you my pastor Mark!
Stand for the truth even if you Stand alone.May the Lord of truth give you more strength and boldness to rebuke, correct and preach the Gospel of Christ Jesus our Lord and saviour 🙏 Amen.
I remember that. That “controversy” is what helped me on my healing of my sexual assaults. I got help after that. I didn’t realize men weren’t supposed to hurt women. This spoke deeply to me when I was in my early twenties. It’s funny how everyone experiences situations differently. I will always be thankful for You and Grace.
I know you took a lot of criticism for that. But it made me feel incredibly safe and seen. So thank you.
Took me a lot of healing to even want to get married. Now I’m in a relationship with a godly man, who loves Jesus first.
Thank you, Pastor, for being real, having true compassion for these women, & hating the evil God hates.
A pastor that I very much appreciate once said.... "Men hold men accountable". Yes, that was you Mark many years ago.
I was sexualy assaulted as young as 7 years old by someone I trusted. You carry the pain and shame into your adult like. It warps a girl's vision of what love really means. At least that's how it affected me. But, God is a God of healing and restoration. Only Jesus can heal wounds so deep.
I knew you were going to say that but at the same time, I’d hoped you wouldn’t. I have a pastor who I love & speak out about a lot of things & know he could do something like this. I hope one day he does. You’re so right. I pray our men would be as angry about what’s happened to us as you were.