This is a funny fella that loves Jesus........and he wrote the VERY popular song "Mary Did You Know"!! He delivers a great message among the laughs! God Bless!!
I can identify with this so well. I was raised in the independent, fundamental, hard nose, against everything Baptist movement. It is sad to see how self righteous people have become. I have determined to focus my ministry on those that the Pharisees don't want. In doing so my church has doubled in size in the last month Thank you mark for the message.
Love it & so true. Love the sinner & hate the sin. Means love the person but hate what they do. Because we al struggle with one thing or another. Without Jesus Christ we are all lost & -bound for hell !
How wonderful it is to hear from so many other followers of Christ! Love you all in the Lord, Grateful Grannie Mark, You are a great singer and soooooo funny!
"God's been *divorced* (gasp)... God couldn't pastor a Baptist church!!!" Hilarious!! And I can laugh, cuz I ARE one ( a Baptist, that is...). I love Mark so much. He's the real deal.
This is the most profound and greatest preaching I've heard in years! I, too, am a recovering fundamentalist! The root word being FUN! The real gospel is such good news that it is fun to walk with God. Now "faith is fun"..I love this! I love Mark Lowry, and I love the "red letters", the words of Jesus Christ. Thanks for sharing, actresskid!
Mark Lowry lol You are a genious! lol God has been through it too. Divorced, and his kids rebelled too, lol. Thank you for reminding us that Jesus showed us Gods Grace. We are helpless without him. But Through Jesus, we are transformed, made new.
It's true. There are people of different denominations that love Christ and know the truth, but then again, in every church there are also people who are lost... and it's up to those people who do know Christ to show the light they've been given
Throw open the doors/ roll back the stone Finally the answer to WWJD. It's about time someone just said it. Thanks for saying it your own unique way, Mark. Love Laura-Lee
I have been there and went through the fire.I was divorced etc. I know that God had a plan for me. He brought some one into my life.After 30 years going strong. With the illness that I have , She My Darling wife is still with me and encourages me. God knew what he was doing.And I revel in it.Praise the Lord.
Soo true! We are busy judging, criticizing, and hating each other instead of obeying the LORD: "Love the LORD with all your heart, mind, strength, and your neighbor as yourself."
Mark Lowry makes more sence than any preacher i ever heard and he does it without screaming at me. i understood what he was saying and have always felt the same way. all we have to do is believe and have faith, what denomination has nothing to do with it. Mark you have my prayers and my respect sir you keep up the good work. i know God reaches more people through you most of these self righous christians and preachers. i'm a follower of Christ and i love Him and all his children.
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.
@Mark Lowry, thank you from a broken Former IBF sheep. When I got divorced from my abusive ex-husband, I felt as everything I knew was gone and God turned His back on me too. But I am learning that God lives even his littlest, weakest lost sheep and has a special place in His heart for me. Thank you!
This is one of the most simple, yet profoundly beautiful truths of God's word. I have watched it several time and want to package up this word and share it will all my loved one and those I know who are hurting and in need of Jesus.
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.
Wow Mark what an amazing word you gave to all who listened. I went from laughter to tears. God is definitely using your life in a powerful way brother. Laughter is good for the heart. A merry heart does good. What I really loved was the unity in your message it doesn't matter what denomination your in as long as you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Grace is a beautiful action from God because we all need him without him we are nothing however with him nothing is impossible for God. Amen brother Mark for an awesome message for us all. May God bless you keep on inspiring.
I loved Mark's ADHD comedy since his first video. But, this video is outstanding with a new reach for Christ! I wish this ADHD Comedy Preacher would go full time! heeheeeeeee
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!!!!
thank you mark. i am getting out from underneath a legalistic teaching that i bought into for years. i would judge people by what i was taught in church and even college. now after really giving my life to Jesus i can say i truly have been born again.. i feel like i am new now. thank you mark for your love of Christ it shows and there is none like Him.
Mark thank you. You answered many of my questions I was struggling with, I thought I was lost for ever. But you said it as I feel it. I thought I became a none believer until I listened to you! THANKS Dave I don't care for the arguing between faiths when it's talking about the same thing. God the supreme creator. It's like arguing over the magical talent of Walt Disney, and other greats.
That was one of the most touching, funny, beautiful, heartfelt sermons I have ever heard. Thank you Mark for your desire to share this wonderful message with all of us and thank you God for your unfailing love, forgiveness, mercy and joy that you want to share with everyone. Praised be the Lord and hallelujah Jesus lives!! :D
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.
This video is a GREAT witnessing tool! Could someone please fix the volume problem? Many people just pass it up because they can't hear it. We need to work like Paul says, like a woman in labor, and get this right so thousands of people can benefit. I have so many projects I just can't stop to do this one. I think God is tapping someone on the shoulder to do this...
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?
I attended a new age church and the preacher said, You know that voice, that still small voice that say's what you did is wrong. That voice is saying Jesus was not big enough or powerful enough. Ignore that voice it is evil. I couldn't believe it. later they had a sacrament to unity, said Jesus died on the cross to unite humanity. I haven't been back.
+Shelia Boyd -- The Preacher he heard was insinuating that Jesus *isn't big enough* for every problem...and He certainly IS! New Age is one that is deceptive. People need to be careful. They teach that there are "several paths to Jesus." No there are *not* Jesus teaches HIMSELF, that " There is NO way to the Father but by Me!" Be blessed, be careful of false teachers..
heard a good one today which is that there is no greater evil than insisting that yours is the ONLY way. i was glad to hear that affirmed for me because that has been the case in every church i have ever been to - and i've been to a few. quit going when i said something about praying and the pastor of that church literally screamed at me that if i was not in church then my prayers were one-sided. he doesn't know me very well - miracles happen to me on a daily basis.
God love ya, Mark. I've been through divorce and felt so much shame. I was married at 30 and saved my virginity for her and she decided after two years that she just didn't want to be married any more. It broke my heart. I appreciate you and I urge you to continue being honest with who you are in God and as a person. Perhaps many will reject you, but I won't and God won't and either His grace is more than enough, or it isn't. I've been in some crappy places but He remained.
God gave us the Law so we could see our need for His grace. At first I did think Mark was condoning divorce as sinless, Having listened to him before I should have known better. He is as real as he is comical and I love listening to him. And as a personal note to you Mark. I've been really down recently and needed a pick me up, so looked up a few christian comedians, I listened to a few, and they are funny, but none make me laugh or speak to my soul like... Continued above..
Gods love for us is so big he wants to fill us up with it until its running over. Though to have space in us for it we have to heave out all our self righteousness and ego & have room inside our souls for him. I have met Atheists that I know God loves and some agnostics he is not sure about, but at the end of time its not for us to judge others. So thanks for this wonderful mans comedy and love and blessings to all on earth. Your bro in Christ Jesus, Peter.
Mark, you are amazing. Are you Still on the gathier hour. I love you comedy and you singing. You are so funny.. Keep up the hard work on letting people know about Jesus Christ.
like listening to you. Thankyou for following Gods call to encourage us through your heartfelt compassion, and comedy. And when are you coming over to the UK to do a concert. Cardiff will love you.
all this bitterness and bickering makes me tiiiiired. think i am going to go lay down, be still, and just know that He, not we, is God. and for that i am truly thankful!
This is wonderful! Thanks ! How do you love the sinner and hate the sin? There's tooooo many of you! Instead, love the sinner and hate YOUR sin! :-D Love it! This is great. Thanks for reminding me that we all need acceptance and love of God.
I can see it, i can see how this is humor, we (humans) have the ability of make things complex, and i think It was a great way to explain the reason Jesus came to earth, and also to explain a non-believer about God's plan, and not about religion and all the traditions... Awesome!! It's applicable here in Costa Rica too!
I live in Dallas and I am not only a Democrat I am also a Born Again Christian. Many of my friends are not only Christian but also Democrats. We are not as rare as one might think. I love Mark Lowry's stuff, I think his observations are brilliant, I also think the joke about Methodists, Catholics, and Democrats who love God is funny because it shines light on stereotypes. I would encourage Y'all to watch the whole video and then look at the overall message. Never assume or judge someone.
@ptilghmanster Of course, the rod in question is more like a shepherd's cane. Last I recall, shepherds used those canes for guiding the sheep in the correct direction, not beating the sheep.
Sensibleadult is right. Without our taking the necessary action, we can't obtain salvation. If I was drowning in the ocean and a ship came by, and by their grace, stopped and through me a life preserver, I could believe all day long that it could save me. If I continued to just to just believe that, I would eventually drown. It's not until I actually reach out and take hold of it (take the necessary action) that I am saved. Believing it leads me to do my part for their efforts to be effective.
This is a funny fella that loves Jesus........and he wrote the VERY popular song "Mary Did You Know"!! He delivers a great message among the laughs! God Bless!!
I can identify with this so well. I was raised in the independent, fundamental, hard nose, against everything Baptist movement. It is sad to see how self righteous people have become. I have determined to focus my ministry on those that the Pharisees don't want. In doing so my church has doubled in size in the last month Thank you mark for the message.
Now, there's a concept I can live by: Love the sinner, hate your own sin.
Love it & so true. Love the sinner & hate the sin.
Means love the person but hate what they do.
Because we al struggle with one thing or another.
Without Jesus Christ we are all lost & -bound for
hell !
Needed this today. Love and laughter through a wonderful Christian Comedian.
Hes really an amazing preacher who simply uses comedy to get his message across.............
Awesome!
Oh thank you Jesus for Mark Lowery.
+tabbigus Amen!!!
"You hate your sin, I'll hate my sin, and we'll just love each other."
like to wach this one
How wonderful it is to hear from so many other followers of Christ! Love you all in the Lord, Grateful Grannie Mark, You are a great singer and soooooo funny!
Thank you for that, Mr. Lowry, for your message of brokenness!
"God's been *divorced* (gasp)... God couldn't pastor a Baptist church!!!" Hilarious!! And I can laugh, cuz I ARE one ( a Baptist, that is...). I love Mark so much. He's the real deal.
I am so thankful for comdians like Mark, who walk and talk of God.
I am so glad that God spoke to my heart, when I was so broken and seeking Him.
Mark Lowry has alway s had a place in my heart. What a man for God.
You put into words the simplicity of Gods word. Thank you from England
Mark is so full of insight! We get so caught up in legalism that we forget to love on each other!
Wow! I have always been a fan of Mark Lowry, and I absolutely loved this. Great reminder about Christ's love.
I love the way Mark preaches the gospel and tells the word of God to all
why am i crying when mark lowry is in a video.His speech is powerful than his jokes.God bless him a lotttt.
Beautifully spoken, Mark. Thank you. Love DOES cover a multitude of sins. Thank you, Jesus, for your grace, mercy, forgiveness, and LOVE.
This is the most profound and greatest preaching I've heard in years! I, too, am a recovering fundamentalist! The root word being FUN! The real gospel is such good news that it is fun to walk with God. Now "faith is fun"..I love this! I love Mark Lowry, and I love the "red letters", the words of Jesus Christ. Thanks for sharing, actresskid!
Thank you, Mark Lowry. With God's help you preached such a good word. Please keep it up.
Mark Lowry lol You are a genious! lol God has been through it too. Divorced, and his kids rebelled too, lol. Thank you for reminding us that Jesus showed us Gods Grace. We are helpless without him. But Through Jesus, we are transformed, made new.
It's true. There are people of different denominations that love Christ and know the truth, but then again, in every church there are also people who are lost... and it's up to those people who do know Christ to show the light they've been given
What a lovely comedy turned sermon. God get the glory
Comedy? Yes, but a great sermon also.
Throw open the doors/ roll back the stone Finally the answer to WWJD. It's about time someone just said it. Thanks for saying it your own unique way, Mark. Love Laura-Lee
HERE COME THE BRIDE, oh, that was a ADD rabbit trail... that was GREAT, I might use that sometime
I have been there and went through the fire.I was divorced etc.
I know that God had a plan for me. He brought some one into my life.After 30 years going strong. With the illness that I have , She My Darling wife is still with me and encourages me. God knew what he was doing.And I revel in it.Praise the Lord.
Soo true! We are busy judging, criticizing, and hating each other instead of obeying the LORD: "Love the LORD with all your heart, mind, strength, and your neighbor as yourself."
Mark Lowry makes more sence than any preacher i ever heard and he does it without screaming at me. i understood what he was saying and have always felt the same way. all we have to do is believe and have faith, what denomination has nothing to do with it. Mark you have my prayers and my respect sir you keep up the good work. i know God reaches more people through you most of these self righous christians and preachers. i'm a follower of Christ and i love Him and all his children.
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.
God bless Mark Lowry and all like him who proclaim the love of God through a gift of connection!
Beautiful Brother Mark. I totally agree with it all and was truly touched. Thanks and many blessings to you
This is one of the best sermons I have ever heard. Loved it. It spoke to my heart.
@Mark Lowry, thank you from a broken Former IBF sheep. When I got divorced from my abusive ex-husband, I felt as everything I knew was gone and God turned His back on me too. But I am learning that God lives even his littlest, weakest lost sheep and has a special place in His heart for me. Thank you!
This is one of the most simple, yet profoundly beautiful truths of God's word. I have watched it several time and want to package up this word and share it will all my loved one and those I know who are hurting and in need of Jesus.
What a message. I love to listen to Mark. He is very authentic.
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.
What a wanderfull message. No one should be offended. That is not what. Mark does. He simply tells us we are all the same. Sinners saved by grace
So good. I had to watch it again.
"My very brokenness attracts Him to you." Thank you, I needed the encouragement!
Well said! I could listen to you speak all day :) Love you and God bless you!
This was an awesome message!! Enjoyed it very much
Thank you so very much for uploading this video! Listening to Mark's routines has brought cheer into a gloomy time.
Wow Mark what an amazing word you gave to all who listened. I went from laughter to tears. God is definitely using your life in a powerful way brother. Laughter is good for the heart. A merry heart does good. What I really loved was the unity in your message it doesn't matter what denomination your in as long as you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Grace is a beautiful action from God because we all need him without him we are nothing however with him nothing is impossible for God. Amen brother Mark for an awesome message for us all. May God bless you keep on inspiring.
Love the sinner and hate your own sin. Amen. God loves sinners. God loves gay people and how Christians treat others show the state of your heart
God loves sinners?.. read Psalms 5 : 5..
I loved Mark's ADHD comedy since his first video. But, this video is outstanding with a new reach for Christ! I wish this ADHD Comedy Preacher would go full time! heeheeeeeee
Powerful words, Mark turns you on to the love of Jesus!
I just luv u mark l think u r great God bless u xo
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!!!!
I love this message so much! Thanks Mark - love your blend of humor with the truth.
thank you mark. i am getting out from underneath a legalistic teaching that i bought into for years. i would judge people by what i was taught in church and even college. now after really giving my life to Jesus i can say i truly have been born again.. i feel like i am new now. thank you mark for your love of Christ it shows and there is none like Him.
Mark thank you. You answered many of my questions I was struggling with, I thought I was lost for ever. But you said it as I feel it. I thought I became a none believer until I listened to you! THANKS Dave I don't care for the arguing between faiths when it's talking about the same thing. God the supreme creator. It's like arguing over the magical talent of Walt Disney, and other greats.
Man, this guy could be a great preacher too... Praise God for using people like Mark Lowry to spread the gospel of our Saviour :) :)
What made this over the top funny is I had gotten on CZcams to see if there were any recent videos about the Duggar family.
That was one of the most touching, funny, beautiful, heartfelt sermons I have ever heard. Thank you Mark for your desire to share this wonderful message with all of us and thank you God for your unfailing love, forgiveness, mercy and joy that you want to share with everyone. Praised be the Lord and hallelujah Jesus lives!! :D
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.
Outstanding, sensitive, loving ministry....only the hard hearted would disagree. But grace is for them too.
I love this guy. Amen Mark!
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.
Amazing, so much truth, Amen!
He is so wonderful!!!! He is truly a reflection of God!!!!!!!
I enjoy Mark Lowry Ivan Parker and the late Stephen Hill.The beautiful songs and comedy isunspeakable.
"Throw the doors open and let 'em in!!!!"
Amen brother!!!
+Brian Cordova Amen!!!
This video is a GREAT witnessing tool! Could someone please fix the volume problem? Many people just pass it up because they can't hear it. We need to work like Paul says, like a woman in labor, and get this right so thousands of people can benefit. I have so many projects I just can't stop to do this one. I think God is tapping someone on the shoulder to do this...
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?
I attended a new age church and the preacher said, You know that voice, that still small voice that say's what you did is wrong. That voice is saying Jesus was not big enough or powerful enough. Ignore that voice it is evil. I couldn't believe it. later they had a sacrament to unity, said Jesus died on the cross to unite humanity. I haven't been back.
Wow!
Philip Lord Why? I don't really understand.
+Shelia Boyd -- The Preacher he heard was insinuating that Jesus *isn't big enough* for every problem...and He certainly IS! New Age is one that is deceptive. People need to be careful. They teach that there are "several paths to Jesus." No there are *not* Jesus teaches HIMSELF, that " There is NO way to the Father but by Me!" Be blessed, be careful of false teachers..
heard a good one today which is that there is no greater evil than insisting that yours is the ONLY way. i was glad to hear that affirmed for me because that has been the case in every church i have ever been to - and i've been to a few. quit going when i said something about praying and the pastor of that church literally screamed at me that if i was not in church then my prayers were one-sided. he doesn't know me very well - miracles happen to me on a daily basis.
God love ya, Mark. I've been through divorce and felt so much shame. I was married at 30 and saved my virginity for her and she decided after two years that she just didn't want to be married any more. It broke my heart.
I appreciate you and I urge you to continue being honest with who you are in God and as a person. Perhaps many will reject you, but I won't and God won't and either His grace is more than enough, or it isn't. I've been in some crappy places but He remained.
really powerful video...
nothing can come close to the Grace of God....
Hello Mark. Praying for you and all your family. Sorry to hear about your Mom's passing.
God gave us the Law so we could see our need for His grace. At first I did think Mark was condoning divorce as sinless, Having listened to him before I should have known better. He is as real as he is comical and I love listening to him. And as a personal note to you Mark. I've been really down recently and needed a pick me up, so looked up a few christian comedians, I listened to a few, and they are funny, but none make me laugh or speak to my soul like... Continued above..
I love this man of God!
Thank you, Mark. I needed to be reminded that God is in control, not me or anyone else.
Gods love for us is so big he wants to fill us up with it until its running over. Though to have space in us for it we have to heave out all our self righteousness and ego & have room inside our souls for him. I have met Atheists that I know God loves and some agnostics he is not sure about, but at the end of time its not for us to judge others. So thanks for this wonderful mans comedy and love and blessings to all on earth. Your bro in Christ Jesus, Peter.
Mark, you are amazing. Are you Still on the gathier hour. I love you comedy and you singing. You are so funny.. Keep up the hard work on letting people know about Jesus Christ.
like listening to you. Thankyou for following Gods call to encourage us through your heartfelt compassion, and comedy.
And when are you coming over to the UK to do a concert. Cardiff will love you.
Just a sinner saved by grace... right??? I loved this Mark...
Mark, you are gr8!
all this bitterness and bickering makes me tiiiiired. think i am going to go lay down, be still, and just know that He, not we, is God. and for that i am truly thankful!
I LOVE THIS MARK!!!!!!!!
i just shed a tear *>^
I loved this
This is wonderful! Thanks ! How do you love the sinner and hate the sin? There's tooooo many of you! Instead, love the sinner and hate YOUR sin! :-D Love it! This is great. Thanks for reminding me that we all need acceptance and love of God.
I love mark lowry, I may not know him on earth, but we are gonna have a good time in heaven.
There is more truth to this than I want to admit - Well said!!!
Just tears.
Amazing.
I can see it, i can see how this is humor, we (humans) have the ability of make things complex, and i think It was a great way to explain the reason Jesus came to earth, and also to explain a non-believer about God's plan, and not about religion and all the traditions... Awesome!! It's applicable here in Costa Rica too!
Love the thought at 4:58. It's really rather profound.
ive always loved mark's comedy. Love the song Hyperactive. lol :D
Amen Brother.
I live in Dallas and I am not only a Democrat I am also a Born Again Christian. Many of my friends are not only Christian but also Democrats. We are not as rare as one might think.
I love Mark Lowry's stuff, I think his observations are brilliant, I also think the joke about Methodists, Catholics, and Democrats who love God is funny because it shines light on stereotypes.
I would encourage Y'all to watch the whole video and then look at the overall message. Never assume or judge someone.
What a great job of tellin' it like it is! :D
Matthew 7:14
For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Mark is hilarious! He is my second favorite comedian of all time, behind Louis C.K.!
@ptilghmanster Of course, the rod in question is more like a shepherd's cane. Last I recall, shepherds used those canes for guiding the sheep in the correct direction, not beating the sheep.
Mark thank you for being a follower of the Christ.
Sensibleadult is right. Without our taking the necessary action, we can't obtain salvation. If I was drowning in the ocean and a ship came by, and by their grace, stopped and through me a life preserver, I could believe all day long that it could save me. If I continued to just to just believe that, I would eventually drown. It's not until I actually reach out and take hold of it (take the necessary action) that I am saved. Believing it leads me to do my part for their efforts to be effective.