Mark Batterson serves as the Lead Visionary of National Community Church (NCC) in Washington, DC. NCC also owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, the DC Dream Center, the Capital Turnaround, and Culture House as gathering places for the community and funding for Kingdom causes. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of 25 books...
Gradually Then Suddenly
True success doesn't happen overnight. The New York Times bestselling author of Win the Day reveals a life-changing truth about achievement: God is building you up steadily so you're ready for overnight success.
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The Song of Mary – Dr. Mark Batterson
December 7, 2025
What if God's impossible plans hold your greatest purpose? When Mary faced an unimaginable pregnancy, she responded with a song of fierce trust and radical praise. Pastor Mark unpacks how this teenage girl's bold faith-filled response echoes through generations, showing us how to magnify God in our own uncertain moments. Through insights about Scripture as God's soundtrack and quantum physics revealing creation's constant song, this message illuminates how worship transforms our perspective on life's challenges. Ready to find your own song of hope? Listen now to discover how trusting God's bigger story can turn your trials into triumph.
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