Watermark Radio

The Right Response to the Gospel | John 3:16-212024/12/08
TA kicks off the new sermon series, A Gospel-Saturated Church, by leading us through John 3:16-21 and encourages us to embrace Jesus and his love for us and to let it overflow into our lives.
Celebrate 25: The Envelope Moment2024/12/02
In 2003, God allowed us to purchase the property for our Dallas campus debt-free in a pretty unconventional way. See all stories at watermark.org/celebrate25.
5 Characteristics of a Thriving Community | Acts 2:42-472024/12/01
Jacob Alger, Director of Men's Community, wraps up our current sermon series, A Community Church, and encourages us with five characteristics of thriving community groups.
Celebrate 25: Community Groups2024/11/25
Around Watermark, we think life change happens best in relationships. Hear stories from groups and be reminded why “community” is our middle name. See all stories at watermark.org/celebrate25
Better Together | Colossians 4:7-182024/11/24
Continuing our current sermon series, A Community Church, TA wraps up our study of the book of Colossians and shares six practical steps for us to prayerfully consider for our own lives and community groups.
Celebrate 25: History of Join The Journey2024/11/18
At Watermark, we’ve always loved reading the Bible together. Hear how Join The Journey started and grew to reach thousands with God’s Word. See all stories at watermark.org/celebrate25
On Mission Together | Colossians 4:2-62024/11/17
In the sermon series, A Community Church, TA walks through Colossians 4:2-6, encouraging the body to be on mission together to share the gospel with those in our sphere of influence.
Understanding God's Intention for the Family of God | Colossians 3:18-212024/11/10
Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA walks us through Colossians 3:18-21 and reminds us that when we are in Christ, we will point to Christ in our singleness, in our marriages, and in our parenting.
The Church We Want to Be | Colossians 3:11-172024/11/03
Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA looks at Colossians 3:11-17, where Paul gives us clarity on how the church should relate to and bear with one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Celebrate 25: History of Watermark Kids2024/11/01
We believe kids are capable of understanding the full, Christ-centered story of scripture. Learn more about the history and heart behind our Kids ministry. See all stories at watermark.org/celebrate25.
Celebrate 25: History of re|engage2024/10/28
From “I don’t think this will work” to the potential to impact one million marriages? Now, that’s a story only God could write. See all stories at watermark.org/celebrate25.
Slavery and the Supreme Lordship of Jesus: Lessons for How to Live Under Human Authority2024/10/27
John Piper walks through Paul’s reminder that our purpose as Christians is to magnify the supreme Lordship of Christ in the way we serve the fading structures of this world.
Embracing Your New Reality | Colossians 3:5-102024/10/20
Continuing in our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA reminds us that when we place our faith in Christ, we have been united with Christ. By remembering our identity in Christ, we can put sin to death through the power of the Holy Spirit and become more mature in Christ.
How to Live a Fearless Life2024/10/13
Most people in the Church today have been taught that the phrase “fear of God” simply means awe or reverence. Jonathan Pokluda, Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church, walks us through how as a result, any fear surrounding God’s power and wrath can dissipate, as we remember that the One worthy of being feared deeply cares for us and desires to use us.
A Secured Status: Union with Christ | Colossians 3:1-42024/10/06
Continuing in our Maturing Church series, TA invites us to consider the full reality of our union with Christ.
Is Jesus Enough for You? | Colossians 2:16-232024/09/29
Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA challenges us to ask ourselves: is Jesus enough for us? When we receive the truth of the gospel, we can rest knowing that we are already fully accepted and loved by God.
Lessons for the Living | Colossians 2:6-152024/09/22
Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, Kylen Perry, Young Adults Director, explains how Colossians 2:6-15 shows us what it means to live fully alive in Christ.
A Life with No Regrets | Colossians 1:24-2:52024/09/15
Moving forward with our ongoing series, A Maturing Church, TA overviews how Paul's ministry in Colossians 1:24-2:5 compels us to live life in such a way now that will lead to no regrets later.
Rediscover the Beauty of the Gospel | Colossians 1:21-232024/09/08
Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA walks us through Colossians 1:21-23 encouraging us to reassess our perspective and truly behold the gospel.
Seeing Jesus | Colossians 1:15-202024/09/01
Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA explores what Colossians 1:15-20 says about Jesus being the purpose and point of our lives.
Four Signs of a Spiritual Life | Colossians 1:3-142024/08/25
Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C., explores what the book of Colossians says about the knowledge of Christ and our growth in Him.
Hitting a Spiritual Growth Spurt | Colossians 1:1-82024/08/18
In the first message of our new sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA teaches from the book of Colossians on our spiritual growth as maturing Christians.
Abiding in Jesus, We Are Making Disciples Together2024/08/11
In this message, TA clarifies the win for Watermark this fall that is captured in this statement, “Abiding in Jesus, we are making disciples together."
Ignoring Precise Advice | 2 Kings 5:1-172024/08/04
In this message, Marvin Walker, South Dallas Campus Pastor, talks about ignoring precise advice.
What Does the Bible Say About Listening?2024/07/28
Continuing our current sermon series, A Bible-Revering Church, Blake Holmes, Elder and Lead Pastor of Ministries and Staff, explores what the Bible says about listening.
What Does the Bible Say About Contentment?2024/07/21
Continuing our current sermon series, A Bible-Revering Church, Luke Friesen, Senior Director of Operations, explores what the Bible says about contentment.
What Does the Bible Say About Ambition? | Mark 10:35-452024/07/14
Continuing our current sermon series, A Bible-Revering Church, Kylen Perry, Young Adults Director, looks at what the Bible says about ambition.
What Does the Bible Say About Money? | Ecclesiastes 5:10-6:62024/07/07
Continuing our current sermon series, A Bible-Revering Church, TA looks at what the Bible says about money.
What the Bible Says About Politics | Mark 12:13-172024/06/30
Continuing our current sermon series, A Bible-Revering Church, TA looks at what the Bible says about politics.
What Does the Bible Say About Our Bodies? | 1 Corinthians 6:12-202024/06/23
God cares deeply about our physical bodies, so we should too. In this message, TA continues the series, “A Bible-Revering Church” by zooming in on what the Bible says about how God created, redeemed, and owns our physical bodies.
Jesus and Gender | Colossians 1:15-202024/06/16
Continuing the "A Bible-Revering Church", Dave Bruskas, Director of Re:Generation, talked about the challenge today regarding gender ideology within the church. He began by asking, “Who is Jesus to us?”, then worked towards understanding who we are as gendered people.
Marriage | Ephesians 5:22-332024/06/09
In this message, TA continues the series, “A Bible-Revering Church,” and unpacks what God says about marriage from Ephesians 5:22-33.
Jesus and the Word | Matthew 15:1-92024/06/02
Having a reverence for God's Word can drastically change how Christians relate to God and His people. In this message, TA walks through Scripture to show us three ways Jesus revered the Bible and how we can do the same. The list of Jesus in every book in the Bible was adapted from material from JD Greear at the Summit Church, GotQuestions, and Scripture & Story.
The Markers of a Bible-Revering Person | Psalm 119:97-1042024/05/26
Through looking at Psalm 119:97-104, Jermaine Harrison, Students Director at Watermark, asks some questions to help us grow in treasuring God’s Word in response to His great love and saving work for us in Christ.
The Word of Revival | Nehemiah 82024/05/19
In this message, TA shows a story from Nehemiah 8 that reveals the key to revival. All it takes is a collective reverence of and response to the Word of God.
When Someone You Love Is Not Okay: A Conversation About Mental Health Part 22024/05/12
In Part 2 of a two-part series, TA talks about being the right friend or family member when you know someone who is struggling with mental health.
When You’re Not Okay: A Conversation About Mental Health Part 12024/05/05
In Part 1 of a two-part series, TA reminds us that Jesus Himself felt deep sadness, agony, and distress while remaining fully surrendered and pleasing to God, and he identifies five choices to make if you’re struggling with mental health.
A Prideful Prophet and a Pursuing God | Jonah 42024/04/28
In this message, Oren Martin, Senior Director of Equipping and Professor of the Watermark Institute, wraps up our "A Missional Church" series. He walks through Jonah 4 and shows how Jonah’s failure to rightly see God’s grace in his life resulted in him not wanting to proclaim God’s grace to others.
The Relentless Call of God | Jonah 32024/04/21
In this message, Matt Carter, Vice President of Mobilization at Send Network (North American Mission Board), continues our "A Missional Church" series. Through Jonah 3, we see God’s heart to save the nations for His glory and His heart to use imperfect people to do it.
God Is Sovereign Over Salvation | Jonah 22024/04/14
In this message, Timothy "TA" Ateek continues the "A Missional Church" series. We want to be a church that is on mission with God. We want to be a people leveraging our lives for the sake of the gospel going to unbelievers in our neighborhoods, gyms, and workplaces, as well as to the places in the world that have never heard the name of Jesus.
God Is Sovereign over Creation | Jonah 12024/04/07
Timothy "TA" Ateek begins a new series about being on mission with God. If we are going to be a missional church, then our hearts should be synced up with God’s heart. We take a spiritual EKG by looking at someone in Scripture who did have something wrong with his heart — he didn’t want what God wanted.
Easter 2024 | John 11:17-442024/03/31
Timothy “TA” Ateek celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ by walking through John 11. One day everyone will die, and Jesus’ resurrection gives Christians hope that through Him death is not the end. Even though we die, we can now live because He is also the resurrecting Christ. As a result, Jesus’s resurrection gives us power now for our activity to match our identity and reality.
Good Friday 20242024/03/29
In this message Dave Bruskas, Director of Re:generation, asks, “What do we do with Good Friday? What should be our response?” He then focuses our attention on the cross of Christ. When we come to Holy Week, we can often run past the cross to the resurrection. But the death of Christ is crucial for us and our salvation.
The Gifts of Tongues, Prophecy, and Healing | 1 Corinthians 142024/03/24
Timothy "TA" Ateek concludes the series on the Holy Spirit by talking about the gifts of the Spirit that have controversy surrounding them; specifically, the gifts of speaking in tongues, prophecy, and healing.
A Spiritual Checkup | 1 Corinthians 122024/03/17
In this message, Timothy "TA" Ateek continues the series on the Holy Spirit and asks, “Is Watermark a church where every member is faithfully using their God-given gifts to serve and build up the body in Christ?"
The God Who Unifies | Ephesians 4:1-162024/03/10
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In this message, Kylen Perry, Director of Young Adults, walks through Ephesians 4 and unpacks how God’s goal for His people isn’t one of uniformity, but unity in Christ. We may play different positions, but we wear the same jersey. Because we belong to Christ, we belong to each other and live that out in our lives together at Watermark. And instead of those differences stunting our walk with God, they stir our wonder of God because of his work in Christ to bring all kinds of different people together in him.
Is There a Spiritual Power Outage in Our Lives? | Acts 16:6–102024/03/03
Are we, both individually and corporately as a church, led by, filled with, emboldened by the Spirit, and are we all in on what God is doing in Christ by his Spirit at Watermark? Is the Spirit having his way in our lives and in our church for God’s glory in Christ?
How Does the Holy Spirit Minister to Believers? | Galatians 5:16-262024/02/25
In this message, John Elmore teaches on the indwelling, sanctification, and illumination of the Holy Spirit.
What Part Does the Holy Spirit Play in Salvation? | John 3 and Romans 82024/02/18
Timothy "TA" Ateek continues our series as we seek to have a deep understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit. From John 3 and Romans 8, TA unpacks all that the Holy Spirit has done just to get us to day one of trusting in and knowing Jesus.
Who Is the Holy Spirit? | John 14:16-17, 2 Corinthians 3:17-182024/02/11
T.A. invites some friends for a discussion to help us establish a solid foundation regarding the person of the Holy Spirit.
Why Talk About the Holy Spirit? | John 14:16-262024/02/04
Timothy Ateek begins a new series on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This series is meant to be a deep dive into the Holy Spirit so that the people of Watermark can more fully understand and experience the Spirit in our lives. We want to be a Spirit-led church.
Becoming a Praying Church | Matthew 21:12-132024/01/28
In the third week of A Praying Church, Timothy Ateek encouraged the body to become a people who know the power, joy, and necessity of prayer.
Becoming a Praying and Fasting Person | Matthew 6:16-182024/01/21
In the second week of A Praying Church, Timothy Ateek encouraged the body to pair prayer and fasting together to maximize enjoyment in Christ with a goal to develop a growing conviction that nothing is more important than fellowship with God.
Becoming A Praying Person | Matthew 6:5-92024/01/14
This week we begin our new sermon series on the topic of prayer. We want to be a praying church, not just a church that prays. Prayer is the primary pathway to greater intimacy with God and the people who experience the greatest intimacy with God are the people who have tapped into the joy of prayer.
Vision Sunday 20242024/01/07
Today was "Vision Sunday," in which Timothy Ateek shared the elder's answer to this question, "What is the most God-glorifying, Christ-exalting, gospel-believing, proclaiming, and advancing version of Watermark?"
Affection Determines Direction | Psalm 12023/12/31
A new year is a great time for a new path. From Psalm 1, Marriage & Family Director, Chris Sherrod, shows how God’s people can experience God’s blessing in Christ in 2024.
Christmas Eve 2023 | Luke 2:10 - 11 2023/12/24
Born to Destroy the Works of the Devil | 1 John 2:28-3:102023/12/17
In this message, Timothy Ateek walks through 1 John and challenges Christians to reflect on our lives in light of the gospel by examining what we believe, how we live, what we love, and where we live.
Born to Preach the Good News | Luke 4:42-442023/12/10
In this message, John Elmore shows what Jesus came to do and how he came to do it. Jesus came to proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God.
Born to Seek and Save the Lost | Luke 19:1-102023/12/03
Christmas is a reminder of the intensity and intentionality of God’s pursuit of us and the joy that comes from being found. Timothy Ateek begins a new series today called Born. Each week we are looking at an explicit statement in Scripture that unpacks why Jesus was born. Today we see that Jesus was born to seek and to save the lost.
Salvation is Here | Luke 1:26-382023/11/26
The way the Savior is announced shows how the Savior is to be received. In Luke 1:26-38, Timothy Ateek shows how God’s grace, King, and power show up in Mary’s life, and as a result, everything changes.
Confidence in Our Great Shepherd | Psalm 232023/11/19
In Psalm 23, David gives us a glorious view of God from a sheep’s perspective. From this Psalm, Oren Martin shows how God’s people experience His never-failing faithfulness, care, deliverance, provision and protection because the LORD is “My Shepherd.”
Leaving a Legacy | 1 Chronicles 28-292023/11/12
We want our life to count. John Elmore leads us through 1 Chronicles 28-29 as we see David's last words to leave a legacy for others.
When Life Is Painful | 2 Samuel 15-182023/11/05
These chapters look at the most painful years of David’s life. Pastor Timothy Ateek guides us through snapshots in David’s life from chapters 15-18, and helps us find 5 keys to surviving the painful days, weeks, and years of life.
What to Do When Stuck in Life | Psalm 402023/10/29
In this Psalm from David's life, John Elmore shows us how the Lord saves through the sacrificial life and death of Jesus, who died for our sins and was raised from the dead so that His people might share of His great salvation with those who need saving from their sin.
How God Rescues Us From Sin | 2 Samuel 122023/10/22
The story of David in 2 Samuel 12 shows us four things that God does to rescue His people from sin. He sees sin, interrupts sin, sobers us to sin, and in His extravagant grace prevails over sin through Christ.
How to Stop Sinning | 2 Samuel 112023/10/15
The story of David and Bathsheba shows us David’s sin and failure to take God at His Word. Despite all the progress David made in establishing God’s kingdom in fulfillment of his covenant promises, David is not God’s forever king who will finally usher in God’s people into God’s place and presence. In this passage, we see the enemy within, cycles of sin, and Jesus wins.
Your Confidence, Treasure, and Counsel | Psalm 162023/10/08
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How do we find lasting security in times of distress? From Psalm 16, Jonathan Linder shows how David chose God as his confidence, treasure, and counsel. Now, through faith in the greater David, Jesus Christ, Christians can have God as their confidence, treasure, and counsel, for Jesus experienced and overcame the fullness of death through his perfect life, death, burial, and resurrection so that we can experience fullness of joy in His presence both now and forever.
Does God Really Love Me? | 2 Samuel 92023/10/01
The story of David and Mephibosheth shows us a burdened, helpless man with no future being brought into a covenant with the king. It shows an outcast orphan finding a family, a future, and a home. It paints a beautiful picture of the gospel.
God’s Better Plans | 2 Samuel 7:1-172023/09/24
2 Samuel 7 is one of the most important chapters in the life of David – and the entire Bible. In this message, Timothy “TA” Ateek teaches through a story that begins with David’s plans and culminates with God showing His plans to be far greater than anything David could’ve imagined.
What's The Meaning of Life? | 2 Samuel 62023/09/17
2 Samuel 6 displays God’s holiness as David seeks to establish his kingdom in Jerusalem with God as the Eternally Enthroned One. Do you want God in your life? Do you fear God? Do you worship God with your entire life?
Living in God’s Will | 2 Samuel 52023/09/10
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2 Samuel 5 displays David walking and living in the “sweet spot” of God’s will as God, in his timing, makes him king over Israel. David displayed his trust in the Lord by knowing God’s priorities, being filled with God’s Spirit, and seeking God’s direction. David, however, was not perfect and sinfully took wives he should not have taken, which points beyond David to the greater David, Jesus, who will perfectly do God’s will to bring salvation to his people.
Trusting God When Wronged (and Trusting God When Wrong) | 1 Samuel 242023/09/03
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God was working to establish his kingdom through David, but David trusted the Lord to fulfill his promises in his perfect timing. Instead of listening to his men and seizing the kingdom, David trusted the Lord in action, word, and heart. John Elmore teaches through 1 Samuel 24, giving three ways to trust God when wronged, and pointing to the greater David who perfectly brings God’s kingdom and salvation in his time.
Dealing with Other’s Success | 1 Samuel 18:1-162023/08/27
How we handle other people’s success reveals what we truly believe about God and His will for us. Do we try to rule over our lives, or do we recognize that a true and loving King reigns over it all for our good and His glory? Timothy Ateek teaches through 1 Samuel 18 and gives three ways to respond to God’s will.
God and Goliath | 1 Samuel 17:37-472023/08/20
The familiar story of David and Goliath was really God’s story that David was a part of. In this message, John Elmore reminds us that the Lord is the one who saves. We all face things that we are powerless to overcome, but the gospel hope is that Jesus, the Son of David, is our giant-slayer.
Syncing Up With God’s Plans | 1 Samuel 16:1-232023/08/13
David is the Old Testament character that is spoken about most in the Bible. He wrote one of the most famous chapters in the Bible (Psalm 23) and is featured in other well-known Bible stories. He is also called “a man after God’s own heart.” In this message, however, Timothy “TA” Ateek points out that the most important thing about David is the way he is connected to and foreshadows Jesus Christ.
Pray Through to God’s Breakthrough | Luke 18:1-82023/08/06
Have you ever given up praying for a situation before getting an answer from God? In this message, John Elmore teaches through The Parable of the Persistent Widow and shares why we are to always pray and not lose heart.
The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector | Luke 18:9-142023/07/30
Do you ever struggle with performance or comparing yourself with others? In this message, Blake Holmes will help us to look at the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector. This parable is ultimately a story about Jesus warning us against the spiritual pride in all of us and how it blinds us from the truth.
Don’t Waste Your Life | Matthew 25:14-302023/07/23
As we look at the parable of the talents, what is clear is that one day we will stand before Jesus and give an account for how we have lived the one life He has given us to live. If you were to die tonight and stand before Jesus, what do you expect His response to be?
The Forgiven Forgive | Matthew 18:21-352023/07/16
Do you struggle with unforgiveness? For anyone who is in Christ, living in unforgiveness is nothing short of hypocrisy. But Jesus has provided forgiveness for each person’s insurmountable debt of sin. Therefore, God calls us to forgive one another as Christ forgave us. John Elmore unpacks The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.
A Warning to Rule Followers | Luke 15:25-322023/07/09
Are you more naturally a rule breaker or a rule follower? In this message, Timothy (TA) Ateek helps us continue to look at the parable of the two sons in Luke 15. This parable is ultimately a story about how rule breakers and rule followers interact with the grace of a perfect heavenly Father.
The Forgiving Father and His Two Lost Sons: The Prodigal Son | Luke 15:1-322023/07/02
Why are some people present with God and others are not? In this message, John Elmore walks through the well-known parable of the Prodigal Son. Through this story, we see God’s heart for both the self-indulgent and the self-righteous.
Which Soil Are You? | Matthew 13:1-92023/06/25
Marvin Walker explains that the focus of the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:1-9 is not the sower, but rather the various types of soil. This parable shows us that the seed of the gospel is not ineffective, but if it’s planted in the wrong type of soil, the consequences can be painful and even deadly.
The Path to Being Built Different | Matthew 7:24-272023/06/18
Our culture would define success as being ‘built different’; this person would be the greatest of all time, a hard worker, gifted in business, athletic abilities, or exceptional talent, and this is reserved for just a select few. Jermaine Harrison shares that in God’s Kingdom, everyone can be ‘built different,’ and it is way more important than the accomplishments of this world.
How to Get Into Heaven | Luke 10:25-372023/06/11
Listen to Timothy “TA” Ateek share the parable of the Good Samaritan and learn what the point of this story is truly about. No one can come to God without recognizing who they are in God’s eyes. We like to think we are “good enough,” but the Good Samaritan story is intended to provoke humility that leads to eternity with God.
Problems, Prayer, and Provision | Luke 11:5-82023/06/04
Do you believe that God truly wants us to come to Him in prayer and that He will actually answer? He does, and He will! In this message, John Elmore walks through Jesus’ parable about a friend’s response to a bold request and what it teaches us about God our Father.
Your Best Summer with Jesus | Matthew 13:44-462023/05/28
Without making an intentional decision, we might fail to give our time this summer to Jesus. In this message, Timothy “TA” Ateek teaches through two parables about the kingdom of heaven: the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value.
4 Questions About Generosity2023/05/21
Is money the source of your joy, peace, and security? In this message, Watermark Elder Kyle Thompson shares four questions about money and generosity, and the answers to those questions in Scripture. He reminds us that generous living is not a one-time decision but a lifetime of daily discovery of what faithfulness looks like.
Don’t Let Your Money Get You2023/05/14
Do you ever look at your life and finances and think, “I’ve got it”? In this message, Watermark elder Mickey Friedrich shares about three warnings from Scripture for when we have self-dependence in our stewardship and why we must shift to a dependence on the Lord.
5 Things People Get Wrong About Money2023/05/07
Did you know that Jesus spoke on the topic of money more than the topics of heaven and hell combined? Our relationship with money has a big impact on our spiritual life. Listen as John Cox starts a new series with what Scripture has to say about the connection between money and your heart.
When Life Is H.A.R.D. | 1 Peter 5:6-142023/04/30
In the conclusion of 1 Peter, we are reminded that we have an enemy, and his goal is to cause us to suffer and fear. 1 Peter 5:6-14 shows us that, when life is H.A.R.D., the prescription is to Humble yourself, make sure your Anxieties are cast, Resist in faith, and trust in the Dominion of God.
Who’s in Charge at Watermark? | 1 Peter 5:1-52023/04/23
What makes a healthy church? Have you ever been a part of a healthy church without healthy leaders? Timothy “TA” Ateek walks through the beginning of 1 Peter 5 and the importance of elders in the local church. This message is a charge to shepherds of the flock as well as the flock.
Trusting in the Suffering | 1 Peter 4:12-192023/04/16
All of us experience suffering. Our broken world brings loss of health, death, divorce, prodigal children, financial troubles, job loss, and so on. God sees it all. He allows suffering and redeems it so that it may be a gift to our faith. John Elmore walks us through 1 Peter 4:12-19 on navigating the inevitable suffering that will come as we abide in Christ.
Easter 20232023/04/09
As believers, we often focus on the cross as a symbol of our salvation. But the good news is not just that Jesus died, but that He rose again. On Easter, John Elmore explains three truths that the empty tomb should remind us of.
Good Friday 20232023/04/07
For Good Friday, Timothy “TA” Ateek teaches through 2 Corinthians 5:21 and encourages us to remember the reason for the cross, the reality of the cross, and the result of the cross.
The End Is Near | 1 Peter 4:1-112023/04/02
If Jesus told you exactly when He would return, what, if anything, would change in your life? Listen to Timothy “TA” Ateek walk through 1 Peter 4 and give five keys to living like the end is near.
What Christ Accomplished Through His Death, Burial, and Resurrection | 1 Peter 3:18-222023/03/26
Have you ever felt alone, left out, or mocked because of your faith? Jesus’s victory over sin and death offers us hope in our present suffering and secures our glorious future with Him. Blake Holmes walks through 1 Peter 3:18-22, encouraging us to live a life of holiness in all circumstances.
Hope in Jesus on Display | 1 Peter 3:8-172023/03/19
Oren Martin walks us through 1 Peter, giving evidence for why relationships and suffering are primary ways we can share the gospel with others. Specifically, our relationships with believers, relationships with non-believers, and times of suffering need to be understood as opportunities to share our hope in Jesus Christ.
The Key to a Better Marriage | 1 Peter 3:1-72023/03/12
Want a better marriage? The key to a better marriage is to show Jesus in your marriage. You can show Jesus in your marriage by fulfilling your God-given role, cultivating your character, and hoping in God.
God’s Identity, Calling, and Example for You | 1 Peter 2:13-252023/03/05
God’s truth dispels the lies of our false identities so we can be secure in who we are and know how to live as we follow God. Listen as John Elmore shares from 1 Peter 2 the truth of our identity, calling, and Jesus’s example for our lives.
How To Find The Right Church | 1 Peter 2:4-122023/02/26
Are you at the right church? How do you even know? With Scripture from 1 Peter 2:4-12, here are six questions you should ask regarding church.
3 Indicators of Spiritual Growth | 1 Peter 1:22-2:32023/02/19
Are you growing spiritually? How can you measure your spiritual growth? Spiritual growth is measured not by external performance, but by an inner transformation of our hearts. 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 shows us three indicators of spiritual growth: love for others, hatred for sin, and hunger for truth.
Battling Spiritual Amnesia | 1 Peter 1:13-212023/02/12
We are all prone to spiritual amnesia. We forget the truth that is meant to transform us. Listen to Timothy “TA” Ateek share from 1 Peter 1 three crucial reminders we need daily.
Praise in Present Suffering | 1 Peter 1:3-122023/02/05
What is a right theology of suffering? We will all face different trials in life, but God can use your suffering for your good and His glory. 1 Peter 1:3-12 shows us that we can praise God and have joy in suffering because we have the hope of ages.
Remember Who You Are | 1 Peter 1:1-22023/01/29
The Christian life is a race. One of the keys to running the Christian race well is never forgetting who you are. Timothy “TA” Ateek unpacks 1 Peter 1:1-2 to show us how God has set His affections on us.
Vision and Values | Core Values2023/01/22
Where you find your value informs the values you live by. John Elmore walks us through values the first “apostle” displayed to the Gentiles and how Jesus embodied them perfectly for our sake.
Vision and Values | To Love Like Christ2023/01/15
Simple obedience to the Lord can lead to eternally significant moments. Specifically, there is joy in loving unbelievers like Christ. As you are transformed by Christ, the hope is that people will taste the love of Christ simply by being in a relationship with you.
Vision and Values | Transformed by Christ2023/01/08
Being transformed by Christ is not a one-time event at the point of salvation. We are called to continually be transformed by Him every day. John Elmore walks us through Romans 12:1-2 and the first part of Watermark’s vision – “Transformed by Christ, to love like Christ” – to detail three ways we are transformed by Christ.
New Year’s Thoughts | Psalm 712023/01/01
New Year’s Day is often the only time people pause to think about what has happened in the past year and make plans for the year to come. Using Psalm 71 as an example, Chris Sherrod talks about how we should reflect on God’s attributes and what He has done, use our mouths to talk about what our hearts are excited about, and build a hunger for God in the hearts of the younger generation.
Christmas Eve | John 1:1-142022/12/24
The birth of Jesus was a gift from God to the world. How you respond to that gift matters. Some people need to investigate Jesus to learn who He was and why He matters. For others, the next step is to receive Jesus and accept the gift of eternal life. And if you are already following Him, you should behold Jesus, be captivated by His goodness, and be moved to gratitude and worship.
Made for a New World | Isaiah 11:1-162022/12/18
Made to Be Saved | Genesis 3:15, 21-242022/12/11
Made to Work | Genesis 3:17-192022/12/04
Made to Gospel Our Relationships | Genesis 3:12-132022/11/27
Made for a World Without Shame | Genesis 3:7-112022/11/20
Made for a Different World | Genesis 3:1-72022/11/13
Made for Relationships: Marriage | Genesis 2:18-252022/11/06
Made for Relationship | Genesis 2:18-202022/10/30
Made to Rest | Genesis 2:1-3 2022/10/23
Made to Flourish | Genesis 2:4-252022/10/16
God’s Heart for The Nations | Revelation 7:9-172022/10/09
Made in the Image of God | Genesis 1:26-272022/10/02
Great Questions Q&A Panel + MADE: to Teach | Genesis 1-3, 2 Timothy 2:24-262022/09/25
How to Hear From God | Genesis 1:1-312022/09/18
The Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit | Genesis 1:1-52022/09/11
God is Here | John 2:13-222022/09/03
To Know God is to Worship God | Genesis 1:3-252022/08/28
Is Your God Too Small? | Genesis 1:1-22022/08/21
From Good to Godly | 2 Samuel 6:1-162022/08/14
Living a Life of Faith, Not of Logic | John 2:1-112022/08/07
Standing Firm In A Fallen World | 1 Corinthians 162022/07/31
The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts | 1 Corinthians 142022/07/24
A Church Marked by Love | 1 Corinthians 132022/07/17
How To Build A Church | 1 Corinthians 122022/07/10
God's Design for Men and Women | 1 Corinthians 11:1-162022/07/03
Repentance, Allegiance, and Deference for the Glory of God | 1 Corinthians 102022/06/26
Giving, Sharing, and Living for the Gospel | 1 Corinthians 92022/06/19
Christians and Controversial Topics | 1 Corinthians 8 2022/06/12
Being Single | 1 Corinthians 7:7-402022/06/05
“Why Doesn’t God Do Something?” | Revelation 21:1-82022/05/29
Fighting For Your Marriage | 1 Corinthians 7:1-162022/05/22
Sex and Glorifying God | 1 Corinthians 6:12-202022/05/15
Marriage and Family | Psalm 78:1-82022/05/08
Conflict: An Inevitable Opportunity | 1 Corinthians 6:1-112022/05/01
Church Discipline: Sin, Grace, and Shepherding | 1 Corinthians 52022/04/24
The Resurrection Is the Remedy to Our Hypocrisy | 1 Corinthians 152022/04/17
Good Friday 20222022/04/15
The Purpose, Plot Twists, and Power of Christ | 1 Corinthians 42022/04/10
Leveraging Our Lives for the Sake of the Gospel | 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:22022/04/03
Being a Healthy Church | 1 Corinthians 3:1-232022/03/27
The Miracle of Spiritual Maturity | 1 Corinthians 2:1-162022/03/20
The Miracle of Salvation | 1 Corinthians 1:18-312022/03/13
Priority, Preference, and Power | 1 Corinthians 1:10-172022/03/06
Called, Gifted, and Kept by Jesus | 1 Corinthians 1:1-92022/02/27
Do You Not Understand? | John 32022/02/20
Why Do You Call Me Lord? | Luke 62022/02/13
Have You Not Read? | Matthew 21:12-162022/02/06
Do You Love Me? | John 21:15-192022/01/30
Why Are You So Afraid? | Mark 4:35-412022/01/23
Do You Want To Go Away As Well? | John 6:60-712022/01/16
Who Do You Say I Am? | Matthew 16:13-282022/01/09
Do You Want to Be Healed? | John 5:1-182022/01/02
The Story: Your Next Chapter2021/12/26
Christmas Eve 20212021/12/24
The Story: Restoration2021/12/19
The Story: Redemption2021/12/12
The Story: The Fall2021/12/05
The Story: Creation2021/11/28
Reflections on Job: The Kind of Friend You WANT to Be in a Time of Crisis2009/03/22

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Watermark Radio The Right Response to the Gospel \| John 3:16-212024/12/08 TA kicks off the new sermon series, A Gospel-Saturated Church, by leading us through John 3:16-21 and encourages us to embrace Jesus and his love for us and to let it overflow into our lives. Celebrate 25: The Envelope Moment2024/12/02 In 2003, God allowed us to purchase the property for our Dallas campus debt-free in a pretty unconventional way. See all stories at watermark.org/celebrate25. 5 Characteristics of a Thriving Community \| Acts 2:42-472024/12/01 Jacob Alger, Director of Men's Community, wraps up our current sermon series, A Community Church, and encourages us with five characteristics of thriving community groups. Celebrate 25: Community Groups2024/11/25 Around Watermark, we think life change happens best in relationships. Hear stories from groups and be reminded why “community” is our middle name. See all stories at watermark.org/celebrate25 Better Together \| Colossians 4:7-182024/11/24 Continuing our current sermon series, A Community Church, TA wraps up our study of the book of Colossians and shares six practical steps for us to prayerfully consider for our own lives and community groups. Celebrate 25: History of Join The Journey2024/11/18 At Watermark, we’ve always loved reading the Bible together. Hear how Join The Journey started and grew to reach thousands with God’s Word. See all stories at watermark.org/celebrate25 On Mission Together \| Colossians 4:2-62024/11/17 In the sermon series, A Community Church, TA walks through Colossians 4:2-6, encouraging the body to be on mission together to share the gospel with those in our sphere of influence. Understanding God's Intention for the Family of God \| Colossians 3:18-212024/11/10 Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA walks us through Colossians 3:18-21 and reminds us that when we are in Christ, we will point to Christ in our singleness, in our marriages, and in our parenting. The Church We Want to Be \| Colossians 3:11-172024/11/03 Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA looks at Colossians 3:11-17, where Paul gives us clarity on how the church should relate to and bear with one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. Celebrate 25: History of Watermark Kids2024/11/01 We believe kids are capable of understanding the full, Christ-centered story of scripture. Learn more about the history and heart behind our Kids ministry. See all stories at watermark.org/celebrate25. Celebrate 25: History of re\|engage2024/10/28 From “I don’t think this will work” to the potential to impact one million marriages? Now, that’s a story only God could write. See all stories at watermark.org/celebrate25. Slavery and the Supreme Lordship of Jesus: Lessons for How to Live Under Human Authority2024/10/27 John Piper walks through Paul’s reminder that our purpose as Christians is to magnify the supreme Lordship of Christ in the way we serve the fading structures of this world. Embracing Your New Reality \| Colossians 3:5-102024/10/20 Continuing in our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA reminds us that when we place our faith in Christ, we have been united with Christ. By remembering our identity in Christ, we can put sin to death through the power of the Holy Spirit and become more mature in Christ. How to Live a Fearless Life2024/10/13 Most people in the Church today have been taught that the phrase “fear of God” simply means awe or reverence. Jonathan Pokluda, Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church, walks us through how as a result, any fear surrounding God’s power and wrath can dissipate, as we remember that the One worthy of being feared deeply cares for us and desires to use us. A Secured Status: Union with Christ \| Colossians 3:1-42024/10/06 Continuing in our Maturing Church series, TA invites us to consider the full reality of our union with Christ. Is Jesus Enough for You? \| Colossians 2:16-232024/09/29 Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA challenges us to ask ourselves: is Jesus enough for us? When we receive the truth of the gospel, we can rest knowing that we are already fully accepted and loved by God. Lessons for the Living \| Colossians 2:6-152024/09/22 Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, Kylen Perry, Young Adults Director, explains how Colossians 2:6-15 shows us what it means to live fully alive in Christ. A Life with No Regrets \| Colossians 1:24-2:52024/09/15 Moving forward with our ongoing series, A Maturing Church, TA overviews how Paul's ministry in Colossians 1:24-2:5 compels us to live life in such a way now that will lead to no regrets later. Rediscover the Beauty of the Gospel \| Colossians 1:21-232024/09/08 Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA walks us through Colossians 1:21-23 encouraging us to reassess our perspective and truly behold the gospel. Seeing Jesus \| Colossians 1:15-202024/09/01 Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA explores what Colossians 1:15-20 says about Jesus being the purpose and point of our lives. Four Signs of a Spiritual Life \| Colossians 1:3-142024/08/25 Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C., explores what the book of Colossians says about the knowledge of Christ and our growth in Him. Hitting a Spiritual Growth Spurt \| Colossians 1:1-82024/08/18 In the first message of our new sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA teaches from the book of Colossians on our spiritual growth as maturing Christians. Abiding in Jesus, We Are Making Disciples Together2024/08/11 In this message, TA clarifies the win for Watermark this fall that is captured in this statement, “Abiding in Jesus, we are making disciples together." Ignoring Precise Advice \| 2 Kings 5:1-172024/08/04 In this message, Marvin Walker, South Dallas Campus Pastor, talks about ignoring precise advice. What Does the Bible Say About Listening?2024/07/28 Continuing our current sermon series, A Bible-Revering Church, Blake Holmes, Elder and Lead Pastor of Ministries and Staff, explores what the Bible says about listening. What Does the Bible Say About Contentment?2024/07/21 Continuing our current sermon series, A Bible-Revering Church, Luke Friesen, Senior Director of Operations, explores what the Bible says about contentment. What Does the Bible Say About Ambition? \| Mark 10:35-452024/07/14 Continuing our current sermon series, A Bible-Revering Church, Kylen Perry, Young Adults Director, looks at what the Bible says about ambition. What Does the Bible Say About Money? \| Ecclesiastes 5:10-6:62024/07/07 Continuing our current sermon series, A Bible-Revering Church, TA looks at what the Bible says about money. What the Bible Says About Politics \| Mark 12:13-172024/06/30 Continuing our current sermon series, A Bible-Revering Church, TA looks at what the Bible says about politics. What Does the Bible Say About Our Bodies? \| 1 Corinthians 6:12-202024/06/23 God cares deeply about our physical bodies, so we should too. In this message, TA continues the series, “A Bible-Revering Church” by zooming in on what the Bible says about how God created, redeemed, and owns our physical bodies. Jesus and Gender \| Colossians 1:15-202024/06/16 Continuing the "A Bible-Revering Church", Dave Bruskas, Director of Re:Generation, talked about the challenge today regarding gender ideology within the church. He began by asking, “Who is Jesus to us?”, then worked towards understanding who we are as gendered people. Marriage \| Ephesians 5:22-332024/06/09 In this message, TA continues the series, “A Bible-Revering Church,” and unpacks what God says about marriage from Ephesians 5:22-33. Jesus and the Word \| Matthew 15:1-92024/06/02 Having a reverence for God's Word can drastically change how Christians relate to God and His people. In this message, TA walks through Scripture to show us three ways Jesus revered the Bible and how we can do the same. The list of Jesus in every book in the Bible was adapted from material from JD Greear at the Summit Church, GotQuestions, and Scripture & Story. The Markers of a Bible-Revering Person \| Psalm 119:97-1042024/05/26 Through looking at Psalm 119:97-104, Jermaine Harrison, Students Director at Watermark, asks some questions to help us grow in treasuring God’s Word in response to His great love and saving work for us in Christ. The Word of Revival \| Nehemiah 82024/05/19 In this message, TA shows a story from Nehemiah 8 that reveals the key to revival. All it takes is a collective reverence of and response to the Word of God. When Someone You Love Is Not Okay: A Conversation About Mental Health Part 22024/05/12 In Part 2 of a two-part series, TA talks about being the right friend or family member when you know someone who is struggling with mental health. When You’re Not Okay: A Conversation About Mental Health Part 12024/05/05 In Part 1 of a two-part series, TA reminds us that Jesus Himself felt deep sadness, agony, and distress while remaining fully surrendered and pleasing to God, and he identifies five choices to make if you’re struggling with mental health. A Prideful Prophet and a Pursuing God \| Jonah 42024/04/28 In this message, Oren Martin, Senior Director of Equipping and Professor of the Watermark Institute, wraps up our "A Missional Church" series. He walks through Jonah 4 and shows how Jonah’s failure to rightly see God’s grace in his life resulted in him not wanting to proclaim God’s grace to others. The Relentless Call of God \| Jonah 32024/04/21 In this message, Matt Carter, Vice President of Mobilization at Send Network (North American Mission Board), continues our "A Missional Church" series. Through Jonah 3, we see God’s heart to save the nations for His glory and His heart to use imperfect people to do it. God Is Sovereign Over Salvation \| Jonah 22024/04/14 In this message, Timothy "TA" Ateek continues the "A Missional Church" series. We want to be a church that is on mission with God. We want to be a people leveraging our lives for the sake of the gospel going to unbelievers in our neighborhoods, gyms, and workplaces, as well as to the places in the world that have never heard the name of Jesus. God Is Sovereign over Creation \| Jonah 12024/04/07 Timothy "TA" Ateek begins a new series about being on mission with God. If we are going to be a missional church, then our hearts should be synced up with God’s heart. We take a spiritual EKG by looking at someone in Scripture who did have something wrong with his heart — he didn’t want what God wanted. Easter 2024 \| John 11:17-442024/03/31 Timothy “TA” Ateek celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ by walking through John 11. One day everyone will die, and Jesus’ resurrection gives Christians hope that through Him death is not the end. Even though we die, we can now live because He is also the resurrecting Christ. As a result, Jesus’s resurrection gives us power now for our activity to match our identity and reality. Good Friday 20242024/03/29 In this message Dave Bruskas, Director of Re:generation, asks, “What do we do with Good Friday? What should be our response?” He then focuses our attention on the cross of Christ. When we come to Holy Week, we can often run past the cross to the resurrection. But the death of Christ is crucial for us and our salvation. The Gifts of Tongues, Prophecy, and Healing \| 1 Corinthians 142024/03/24 Timothy "TA" Ateek concludes the series on the Holy Spirit by talking about the gifts of the Spirit that have controversy surrounding them; specifically, the gifts of speaking in tongues, prophecy, and healing. A Spiritual Checkup \| 1 Corinthians 122024/03/17 In this message, Timothy "TA" Ateek continues the series on the Holy Spirit and asks, “Is Watermark a church where every member is faithfully using their God-given gifts to serve and build up the body in Christ?" The God Who Unifies \| Ephesians 4:1-162024/03/10 Info (Show/Hide) In this message, Kylen Perry, Director of Young Adults, walks through Ephesians 4 and unpacks how God’s goal for His people isn’t one of uniformity, but unity in Christ. We may play different positions, but we wear the same jersey. Because we belong to Christ, we belong to each other and live that out in our lives together at Watermark. And instead of those differences stunting our walk with God, they stir our wonder of God because of his work in Christ to bring all kinds of different people together in him. Is There a Spiritual Power Outage in Our Lives? \| Acts 16:6–102024/03/03 Are we, both individually and corporately as a church, led by, filled with, emboldened by the Spirit, and are we all in on what God is doing in Christ by his Spirit at Watermark? Is the Spirit having his way in our lives and in our church for God’s glory in Christ? How Does the Holy Spirit Minister to Believers? \| Galatians 5:16-262024/02/25 In this message, John Elmore teaches on the indwelling, sanctification, and illumination of the Holy Spirit. What Part Does the Holy Spirit Play in Salvation? \| John 3 and Romans 82024/02/18 Timothy "TA" Ateek continues our series as we seek to have a deep understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit. From John 3 and Romans 8, TA unpacks all that the Holy Spirit has done just to get us to day one of trusting in and knowing Jesus. Who Is the Holy Spirit? \| John 14:16-17, 2 Corinthians 3:17-182024/02/11 T.A. invites some friends for a discussion to help us establish a solid foundation regarding the person of the Holy Spirit. Why Talk About the Holy Spirit? \| John 14:16-262024/02/04 Timothy Ateek begins a new series on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This series is meant to be a deep dive into the Holy Spirit so that the people of Watermark can more fully understand and experience the Spirit in our lives. We want to be a Spirit-led church. Becoming a Praying Church \| Matthew 21:12-132024/01/28 In the third week of A Praying Church, Timothy Ateek encouraged the body to become a people who know the power, joy, and necessity of prayer. Becoming a Praying and Fasting Person \| Matthew 6:16-182024/01/21 In the second week of A Praying Church, Timothy Ateek encouraged the body to pair prayer and fasting together to maximize enjoyment in Christ with a goal to develop a growing conviction that nothing is more important than fellowship with God. Becoming A Praying Person \| Matthew 6:5-92024/01/14 This week we begin our new sermon series on the topic of prayer. We want to be a praying church, not just a church that prays. Prayer is the primary pathway to greater intimacy with God and the people who experience the greatest intimacy with God are the people who have tapped into the joy of prayer. Vision Sunday 20242024/01/07 Today was "Vision Sunday," in which Timothy Ateek shared the elder's answer to this question, "What is the most God-glorifying, Christ-exalting, gospel-believing, proclaiming, and advancing version of Watermark?" Affection Determines Direction \| Psalm 12023/12/31 A new year is a great time for a new path. From Psalm 1, Marriage & Family Director, Chris Sherrod, shows how God’s people can experience God’s blessing in Christ in 2024. Christmas Eve 2023 \| Luke 2:10 - 11 2023/12/24 Born to Destroy the Works of the Devil \| 1 John 2:28-3:102023/12/17 In this message, Timothy Ateek walks through 1 John and challenges Christians to reflect on our lives in light of the gospel by examining what we believe, how we live, what we love, and where we live. Born to Preach the Good News \| Luke 4:42-442023/12/10 In this message, John Elmore shows what Jesus came to do and how he came to do it. Jesus came to proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God. Born to Seek and Save the Lost \| Luke 19:1-102023/12/03 Christmas is a reminder of the intensity and intentionality of God’s pursuit of us and the joy that comes from being found. Timothy Ateek begins a new series today called Born. Each week we are looking at an explicit statement in Scripture that unpacks why Jesus was born. Today we see that Jesus was born to seek and to save the lost. Salvation is Here \| Luke 1:26-382023/11/26 The way the Savior is announced shows how the Savior is to be received. In Luke 1:26-38, Timothy Ateek shows how God’s grace, King, and power show up in Mary’s life, and as a result, everything changes. Confidence in Our Great Shepherd \| Psalm 232023/11/19 In Psalm 23, David gives us a glorious view of God from a sheep’s perspective. From this Psalm, Oren Martin shows how God’s people experience His never-failing faithfulness, care, deliverance, provision and protection because the LORD is “My Shepherd.” Leaving a Legacy \| 1 Chronicles 28-292023/11/12 We want our life to count. John Elmore leads us through 1 Chronicles 28-29 as we see David's last words to leave a legacy for others. When Life Is Painful \| 2 Samuel 15-182023/11/05 These chapters look at the most painful years of David’s life. Pastor Timothy Ateek guides us through snapshots in David’s life from chapters 15-18, and helps us find 5 keys to surviving the painful days, weeks, and years of life. What to Do When Stuck in Life \| Psalm 402023/10/29 In this Psalm from David's life, John Elmore shows us how the Lord saves through the sacrificial life and death of Jesus, who died for our sins and was raised from the dead so that His people might share of His great salvation with those who need saving from their sin. How God Rescues Us From Sin \| 2 Samuel 122023/10/22 The story of David in 2 Samuel 12 shows us four things that God does to rescue His people from sin. He sees sin, interrupts sin, sobers us to sin, and in His extravagant grace prevails over sin through Christ. How to Stop Sinning \| 2 Samuel 112023/10/15 The story of David and Bathsheba shows us David’s sin and failure to take God at His Word. Despite all the progress David made in establishing God’s kingdom in fulfillment of his covenant promises, David is not God’s forever king who will finally usher in God’s people into God’s place and presence. In this passage, we see the enemy within, cycles of sin, and Jesus wins. Your Confidence, Treasure, and Counsel \| Psalm 162023/10/08 Info (Show/Hide) How do we find lasting security in times of distress? From Psalm 16, Jonathan Linder shows how David chose God as his confidence, treasure, and counsel. Now, through faith in the greater David, Jesus Christ, Christians can have God as their confidence, treasure, and counsel, for Jesus experienced and overcame the fullness of death through his perfect life, death, burial, and resurrection so that we can experience fullness of joy in His presence both now and forever. Does God Really Love Me? \| 2 Samuel 92023/10/01 The story of David and Mephibosheth shows us a burdened, helpless man with no future being brought into a covenant with the king. It shows an outcast orphan finding a family, a future, and a home. It paints a beautiful picture of the gospel. God’s Better Plans \| 2 Samuel 7:1-172023/09/24 2 Samuel 7 is one of the most important chapters in the life of David – and the entire Bible. In this message, Timothy “TA” Ateek teaches through a story that begins with David’s plans and culminates with God showing His plans to be far greater than anything David could’ve imagined. What's The Meaning of Life? \| 2 Samuel 62023/09/17 2 Samuel 6 displays God’s holiness as David seeks to establish his kingdom in Jerusalem with God as the Eternally Enthroned One. Do you want God in your life? Do you fear God? Do you worship God with your entire life? Living in God’s Will \| 2 Samuel 52023/09/10 Info (Show/Hide) 2 Samuel 5 displays David walking and living in the “sweet spot” of God’s will as God, in his timing, makes him king over Israel. David displayed his trust in the Lord by knowing God’s priorities, being filled with God’s Spirit, and seeking God’s direction. David, however, was not perfect and sinfully took wives he should not have taken, which points beyond David to the greater David, Jesus, who will perfectly do God’s will to bring salvation to his people. Trusting God When Wronged (and Trusting God When Wrong) \| 1 Samuel 242023/09/03 Info (Show/Hide) God was working to establish his kingdom through David, but David trusted the Lord to fulfill his promises in his perfect timing. Instead of listening to his men and seizing the kingdom, David trusted the Lord in action, word, and heart. John Elmore teaches through 1 Samuel 24, giving three ways to trust God when wronged, and pointing to the greater David who perfectly brings God’s kingdom and salvation in his time. Dealing with Other’s Success \| 1 Samuel 18:1-162023/08/27 How we handle other people’s success reveals what we truly believe about God and His will for us. Do we try to rule over our lives, or do we recognize that a true and loving King reigns over it all for our good and His glory? Timothy Ateek teaches through 1 Samuel 18 and gives three ways to respond to God’s will. God and Goliath \| 1 Samuel 17:37-472023/08/20 The familiar story of David and Goliath was really God’s story that David was a part of. In this message, John Elmore reminds us that the Lord is the one who saves. We all face things that we are powerless to overcome, but the gospel hope is that Jesus, the Son of David, is our giant-slayer. Syncing Up With God’s Plans \| 1 Samuel 16:1-232023/08/13 David is the Old Testament character that is spoken about most in the Bible. He wrote one of the most famous chapters in the Bible (Psalm 23) and is featured in other well-known Bible stories. He is also called “a man after God’s own heart.” In this message, however, Timothy “TA” Ateek points out that the most important thing about David is the way he is connected to and foreshadows Jesus Christ. Pray Through to God’s Breakthrough \| Luke 18:1-82023/08/06 Have you ever given up praying for a situation before getting an answer from God? In this message, John Elmore teaches through The Parable of the Persistent Widow and shares why we are to always pray and not lose heart. The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector \| Luke 18:9-142023/07/30 Do you ever struggle with performance or comparing yourself with others? In this message, Blake Holmes will help us to look at the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector. This parable is ultimately a story about Jesus warning us against the spiritual pride in all of us and how it blinds us from the truth. Don’t Waste Your Life \| Matthew 25:14-302023/07/23 As we look at the parable of the talents, what is clear is that one day we will stand before Jesus and give an account for how we have lived the one life He has given us to live. If you were to die tonight and stand before Jesus, what do you expect His response to be? The Forgiven Forgive \| Matthew 18:21-352023/07/16 Do you struggle with unforgiveness? For anyone who is in Christ, living in unforgiveness is nothing short of hypocrisy. But Jesus has provided forgiveness for each person’s insurmountable debt of sin. Therefore, God calls us to forgive one another as Christ forgave us. John Elmore unpacks The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. A Warning to Rule Followers \| Luke 15:25-322023/07/09 Are you more naturally a rule breaker or a rule follower? In this message, Timothy (TA) Ateek helps us continue to look at the parable of the two sons in Luke 15. This parable is ultimately a story about how rule breakers and rule followers interact with the grace of a perfect heavenly Father. The Forgiving Father and His Two Lost Sons: The Prodigal Son \| Luke 15:1-322023/07/02 Why are some people present with God and others are not? In this message, John Elmore walks through the well-known parable of the Prodigal Son. Through this story, we see God’s heart for both the self-indulgent and the self-righteous. Which Soil Are You? \| Matthew 13:1-92023/06/25 Marvin Walker explains that the focus of the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:1-9 is not the sower, but rather the various types of soil. This parable shows us that the seed of the gospel is not ineffective, but if it’s planted in the wrong type of soil, the consequences can be painful and even deadly. The Path to Being Built Different \| Matthew 7:24-272023/06/18 Our culture would define success as being ‘built different’; this person would be the greatest of all time, a hard worker, gifted in business, athletic abilities, or exceptional talent, and this is reserved for just a select few. Jermaine Harrison shares that in God’s Kingdom, everyone can be ‘built different,’ and it is way more important than the accomplishments of this world. How to Get Into Heaven \| Luke 10:25-372023/06/11 Listen to Timothy “TA” Ateek share the parable of the Good Samaritan and learn what the point of this story is truly about. No one can come to God without recognizing who they are in God’s eyes. We like to think we are “good enough,” but the Good Samaritan story is intended to provoke humility that leads to eternity with God. Problems, Prayer, and Provision \| Luke 11:5-82023/06/04 Do you believe that God truly wants us to come to Him in prayer and that He will actually answer? He does, and He will! In this message, John Elmore walks through Jesus’ parable about a friend’s response to a bold request and what it teaches us about God our Father. Your Best Summer with Jesus \| Matthew 13:44-462023/05/28 Without making an intentional decision, we might fail to give our time this summer to Jesus. In this message, Timothy “TA” Ateek teaches through two parables about the kingdom of heaven: the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value. 4 Questions About Generosity2023/05/21 Is money the source of your joy, peace, and security? In this message, Watermark Elder Kyle Thompson shares four questions about money and generosity, and the answers to those questions in Scripture. He reminds us that generous living is not a one-time decision but a lifetime of daily discovery of what faithfulness looks like. Don’t Let Your Money Get You2023/05/14 Do you ever look at your life and finances and think, “I’ve got it”? In this message, Watermark elder Mickey Friedrich shares about three warnings from Scripture for when we have self-dependence in our stewardship and why we must shift to a dependence on the Lord. 5 Things People Get Wrong About Money2023/05/07 Did you know that Jesus spoke on the topic of money more than the topics of heaven and hell combined? Our relationship with money has a big impact on our spiritual life. Listen as John Cox starts a new series with what Scripture has to say about the connection between money and your heart. When Life Is H.A.R.D. \| 1 Peter 5:6-142023/04/30 In the conclusion of 1 Peter, we are reminded that we have an enemy, and his goal is to cause us to suffer and fear. 1 Peter 5:6-14 shows us that, when life is H.A.R.D., the prescription is to Humble yourself, make sure your Anxieties are cast, Resist in faith, and trust in the Dominion of God. Who’s in Charge at Watermark? \| 1 Peter 5:1-52023/04/23 What makes a healthy church? Have you ever been a part of a healthy church without healthy leaders? Timothy “TA” Ateek walks through the beginning of 1 Peter 5 and the importance of elders in the local church. This message is a charge to shepherds of the flock as well as the flock. Trusting in the Suffering \| 1 Peter 4:12-192023/04/16 All of us experience suffering. Our broken world brings loss of health, death, divorce, prodigal children, financial troubles, job loss, and so on. God sees it all. He allows suffering and redeems it so that it may be a gift to our faith. John Elmore walks us through 1 Peter 4:12-19 on navigating the inevitable suffering that will come as we abide in Christ. Easter 20232023/04/09 As believers, we often focus on the cross as a symbol of our salvation. But the good news is not just that Jesus died, but that He rose again. On Easter, John Elmore explains three truths that the empty tomb should remind us of. Good Friday 20232023/04/07 For Good Friday, Timothy “TA” Ateek teaches through 2 Corinthians 5:21 and encourages us to remember the reason for the cross, the reality of the cross, and the result of the cross. The End Is Near \| 1 Peter 4:1-112023/04/02 If Jesus told you exactly when He would return, what, if anything, would change in your life? Listen to Timothy “TA” Ateek walk through 1 Peter 4 and give five keys to living like the end is near. What Christ Accomplished Through His Death, Burial, and Resurrection \| 1 Peter 3:18-222023/03/26 Have you ever felt alone, left out, or mocked because of your faith? Jesus’s victory over sin and death offers us hope in our present suffering and secures our glorious future with Him. Blake Holmes walks through 1 Peter 3:18-22, encouraging us to live a life of holiness in all circumstances. Hope in Jesus on Display \| 1 Peter 3:8-172023/03/19 Oren Martin walks us through 1 Peter, giving evidence for why relationships and suffering are primary ways we can share the gospel with others. Specifically, our relationships with believers, relationships with non-believers, and times of suffering need to be understood as opportunities to share our hope in Jesus Christ. The Key to a Better Marriage \| 1 Peter 3:1-72023/03/12 Want a better marriage? The key to a better marriage is to show Jesus in your marriage. You can show Jesus in your marriage by fulfilling your God-given role, cultivating your character, and hoping in God. God’s Identity, Calling, and Example for You \| 1 Peter 2:13-252023/03/05 God’s truth dispels the lies of our false identities so we can be secure in who we are and know how to live as we follow God. Listen as John Elmore shares from 1 Peter 2 the truth of our identity, calling, and Jesus’s example for our lives. How To Find The Right Church \| 1 Peter 2:4-122023/02/26 Are you at the right church? How do you even know? With Scripture from 1 Peter 2:4-12, here are six questions you should ask regarding church. 3 Indicators of Spiritual Growth \| 1 Peter 1:22-2:32023/02/19 Are you growing spiritually? How can you measure your spiritual growth? Spiritual growth is measured not by external performance, but by an inner transformation of our hearts. 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 shows us three indicators of spiritual growth: love for others, hatred for sin, and hunger for truth. Battling Spiritual Amnesia \| 1 Peter 1:13-212023/02/12 We are all prone to spiritual amnesia. We forget the truth that is meant to transform us. Listen to Timothy “TA” Ateek share from 1 Peter 1 three crucial reminders we need daily. Praise in Present Suffering \| 1 Peter 1:3-122023/02/05 What is a right theology of suffering? We will all face different trials in life, but God can use your suffering for your good and His glory. 1 Peter 1:3-12 shows us that we can praise God and have joy in suffering because we have the hope of ages. Remember Who You Are \| 1 Peter 1:1-22023/01/29 The Christian life is a race. One of the keys to running the Christian race well is never forgetting who you are. Timothy “TA” Ateek unpacks 1 Peter 1:1-2 to show us how God has set His affections on us. Vision and Values \| Core Values2023/01/22 Where you find your value informs the values you live by. John Elmore walks us through values the first “apostle” displayed to the Gentiles and how Jesus embodied them perfectly for our sake. Vision and Values \| To Love Like Christ2023/01/15 Simple obedience to the Lord can lead to eternally significant moments. Specifically, there is joy in loving unbelievers like Christ. As you are transformed by Christ, the hope is that people will taste the love of Christ simply by being in a relationship with you. Vision and Values \| Transformed by Christ2023/01/08 Being transformed by Christ is not a one-time event at the point of salvation. We are called to continually be transformed by Him every day. John Elmore walks us through Romans 12:1-2 and the first part of Watermark’s vision – “Transformed by Christ, to love like Christ” – to detail three ways we are transformed by Christ. New Year’s Thoughts \| Psalm 712023/01/01 New Year’s Day is often the only time people pause to think about what has happened in the past year and make plans for the year to come. Using Psalm 71 as an example, Chris Sherrod talks about how we should reflect on God’s attributes and what He has done, use our mouths to talk about what our hearts are excited about, and build a hunger for God in the hearts of the younger generation. Christmas Eve \| John 1:1-142022/12/24 The birth of Jesus was a gift from God to the world. How you respond to that gift matters. Some people need to investigate Jesus to learn who He was and why He matters. For others, the next step is to receive Jesus and accept the gift of eternal life. And if you are already following Him, you should behold Jesus, be captivated by His goodness, and be moved to gratitude and worship. Made for a New World \| Isaiah 11:1-162022/12/18 Made to Be Saved \| Genesis 3:15, 21-242022/12/11 Made to Work \| Genesis 3:17-192022/12/04 Made to Gospel Our Relationships \| Genesis 3:12-132022/11/27 Made for a World Without Shame \| Genesis 3:7-112022/11/20 Made for a Different World \| Genesis 3:1-72022/11/13 Made for Relationships: Marriage \| Genesis 2:18-252022/11/06 Made for Relationship \| Genesis 2:18-202022/10/30 Made to Rest \| Genesis 2:1-3 2022/10/23 Made to Flourish \| Genesis 2:4-252022/10/16 God’s Heart for The Nations \| Revelation 7:9-172022/10/09 Made in the Image of God \| Genesis 1:26-272022/10/02 Great Questions Q&A Panel + MADE: to Teach \| Genesis 1-3, 2 Timothy 2:24-262022/09/25 How to Hear From God \| Genesis 1:1-312022/09/18 The Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit \| Genesis 1:1-52022/09/11 God is Here \| John 2:13-222022/09/03 To Know God is to Worship God \| Genesis 1:3-252022/08/28 Is Your God Too Small? \| Genesis 1:1-22022/08/21 From Good to Godly \| 2 Samuel 6:1-162022/08/14 Living a Life of Faith, Not of Logic \| John 2:1-112022/08/07 Standing Firm In A Fallen World \| 1 Corinthians 162022/07/31 The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts \| 1 Corinthians 142022/07/24 A Church Marked by Love \| 1 Corinthians 132022/07/17 How To Build A Church \| 1 Corinthians 122022/07/10 God's Design for Men and Women \| 1 Corinthians 11:1-162022/07/03 Repentance, Allegiance, and Deference for the Glory of God \| 1 Corinthians 102022/06/26 Giving, Sharing, and Living for the Gospel \| 1 Corinthians 92022/06/19 Christians and Controversial Topics \| 1 Corinthians 8 2022/06/12 Being Single \| 1 Corinthians 7:7-402022/06/05 “Why Doesn’t God Do Something?” \| Revelation 21:1-82022/05/29 Fighting For Your Marriage \| 1 Corinthians 7:1-162022/05/22 Sex and Glorifying God \| 1 Corinthians 6:12-202022/05/15 Marriage and Family \| Psalm 78:1-82022/05/08 Conflict: An Inevitable Opportunity \| 1 Corinthians 6:1-112022/05/01 Church Discipline: Sin, Grace, and Shepherding \| 1 Corinthians 52022/04/24 The Resurrection Is the Remedy to Our Hypocrisy \| 1 Corinthians 152022/04/17 Good Friday 20222022/04/15 The Purpose, Plot Twists, and Power of Christ \| 1 Corinthians 42022/04/10 Leveraging Our Lives for the Sake of the Gospel \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:22022/04/03 Being a Healthy Church \| 1 Corinthians 3:1-232022/03/27 The Miracle of Spiritual Maturity \| 1 Corinthians 2:1-162022/03/20 The Miracle of Salvation \| 1 Corinthians 1:18-312022/03/13 Priority, Preference, and Power \| 1 Corinthians 1:10-172022/03/06 Called, Gifted, and Kept by Jesus \| 1 Corinthians 1:1-92022/02/27 Do You Not Understand? \| John 32022/02/20 Why Do You Call Me Lord? \| Luke 62022/02/13 Have You Not Read? \| Matthew 21:12-162022/02/06 Do You Love Me? \| John 21:15-192022/01/30 Why Are You So Afraid? \| Mark 4:35-412022/01/23 Do You Want To Go Away As Well? \| John 6:60-712022/01/16 Who Do You Say I Am? \| Matthew 16:13-282022/01/09 Do You Want to Be Healed? \| John 5:1-182022/01/02 The Story: Your Next Chapter2021/12/26 Christmas Eve 20212021/12/24 The Story: Restoration2021/12/19 The Story: Redemption2021/12/12 The Story: The Fall2021/12/05 The Story: Creation2021/11/28 Reflections on Job: The Kind of Friend You WANT to Be in a Time of Crisis2009/03/22 Watermark Sunday Messages http://www.watermark.org?utm_source=podcastThis podcast is a production of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, USA. 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