“In everything man does without God, he must either fail miserably or succeed more miserably. The cruelest thing God can do to you is let you succeed and think you did it on your own because you’ll live your life independent of him—and that’s the worst thing that could possibly happen to you.” — Mark Bates
In this sermon on Daniel 4, Mark Bates argues that if we think we don’t need God, the most gracious thing he can do for us is to humiliate us.
Free Playlist by TGC: ‘The Power to Persevere’
Looking for a playlist of fresh, inspiring Christian music to encourage you in your faith? Check out TGC’s new “Power to Persevere” playlist, created to accompany the upcoming TGC27 Conference.
The 75 songs on the FREE playlist, curated by TGC arts and culture editor Brett McCracken, represent a variety of styles but are united by themes of steadfast faith, God’s sovereignty, and the hope of heaven. Start listening today! Simply click below and you’ll receive a link to the unlisted playlist on Spotify or Apple Music.




