
Watermark Sunday Messages
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Book of Ecclesiastes Overview
Continuing our Year of the Word series, we heard from Tyler Moffett, The Porch Director of Discipleship, as he walked us through the book of Ecclesiastes and how keeping eternity in view helps us live wisely today.
The Journey of Life | Proverbs
Community Director Jonathan Linder walked through the Book of Proverbs, showing us that wisdom starts in a relationship with the Lord and will lead to transformation by the Lord.
Breaking Free from Pornography | Proverbs 7
TA continues the Year of the Word series and shares how Proverbs 7:1-5 outlines a plan to battle porn and find freedom from this sin.
Embracing Singleness | 1 Corinthians 7
Whether married or single, we often see singleness as a less-than proposition. Kylen Perry continues our Year of the Word series and reminds us that while being married or single comes with different challenges and benefits, we all long for the same things: relational connection, fulfillment, and purpose.
Cultivating the Fire of Your Marriage
Marriage, like a fire, requires intentional cultivation to remain vibrant and faithful—through character, affirmation, and attention to spiritual and emotional health. Drawing from Song of Solomon, TA calls couples to reflect on the current state of their marriage and renew their commitment to love one another as Christ has loved us.
Biblical Love in Marriage Part 2 | Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage
As a second part to [last week’s message](https://www.watermark.org/message/12309-a-picture-of-biblical-love-in-marriage), TA walked through [Watermark's Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage statement](https://www.watermark.org/elders/marriage-divorce-remarriage), Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 19, and Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 7 to explain God’s design for marriage as a lifelong covenant. TA urged believers to pursue what is most glorifying to God, not simply what is most relieving, and reminded us that marriage is meant to reflect Christ’s unwavering love for his Church.
A Picture of Biblical Love in Marriage | Song of Solomon
In this message, TA unpacks God’s vision for love and marriage as seen in Song of Solomon and identifies four key characteristics of biblical love in marriage. Using his own marriage as an example, TA illustrates how love has been both a feeling and a choice—a daily commitment rooted in vows. The message is a reminder that the Bible presents marriage as a reflection of a greater love: Christ’s love for his bride, the Church.
Lessons on Suffering from the Book of Job
Director of Care Ministries Wes Butler explores the book of Job in our Year of the Word series, revealing how Job corrects misunderstandings about suffering.
Prayers from Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
After walking through the books of the Law and the Historical Books of the Bible with Year of the Word, we took Sunday to pause for an extended time of prayer together. Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther guided us in praying for each other and our church.
Faithful Women in the Old Testament | Mother's Day 2025
Chris Sherrod continues our Year of the Word series this Mother's Day, exploring how Hagar, Leah, Jochebed, and Hannah's unexpected trials were where God was leading them the entire time.
Seeing Jesus More Clearly | 1 and 2 Chronicles
Continuing our Year of the Word series, TA walks us through 1 and 2 Chronicles, revealing three powerful ways to adjust our spiritual sight and deepen intimacy with God.
A Message to the Next Generation | 1 Chronicles
In this week's message, TA wrapped up the book of 1 Chronicles, focusing on David’s anointing of his son, Solomon. Through David’s charge to Solomon, we see things we should desire for the next generation of believers and Christ followers. We were challenged that no matter our age (yes, even 30+), we are called to live surrendered lives with undivided hearts.
Easter 2025 | 2 Kings 23
Good Friday 2025: Dying with Jesus | Galatians 2:20
The Magic of Doubts: How Curiosity Can Lead to Deeper Faith
In this week's message, pastor, author, and illusionist Drew Worsham examines Mark 9 to explore how doubt can strengthen faith and lead to a deeper trust in God.
Staying Vigilant: Lessons from David's Fall in 2 Samuel 11
TA continues our Year of the Word series by walking us through 2 Samuel 11. We learned that David’s failure came when he relaxed spiritually and compromised his integrity. The Scripture reminds us to choose faithfulness to God instead of choosing compromises that lead to sin.
Characteristics of a Godly Leader | 1 Samuel
TA continues our Year of the Word series and walks us through the book of 1 Samuel, showing us that it is primarily about the fall and rejection of Israel’s first king, Saul, and the rise of their second king, David.
Book of Ruth Overview
TA continues the Year of the Word sermon series by walking through the book of Ruth, looking at God’s pursuit of Naomi and how the book’s truth applies to the Christian life today.
God’s Wake-up Call | Judges 1-21
TA continues our Year of the Word series by walking us through the book of Judges to highlight Israel's failure and God's never-ending faithfulness.
Jesus is the Perfect Promise Keeper | Joshua 1-24
In this week's message, Jonathan Linder takes us on a tour through the book of Joshua to highlight God keeping his perfect promises in his perfect timing.
Why Should I Trust God with My Plans? | James 4:13-17
In this week's message, Trip Lee unpacks James 4:13-17 and shows why we don't need to have it all figured out. Discover how embracing our limitations and trusting God with tomorrow brings more peace than any perfect plan ever could.
How to Disciple the Next Generation | Deuteronomy 1-34
Chris Sherrod, Watermark’s Family Director, joined us as we continued in the Old Testament with Year of the Word. Through Moses' instructions to Israel in Deuteronomy 6, we learned three ways we can pass our faith on to the next generation.
Why Is God So Violent in the Old Testament? | Numbers 21
TA continues our Year of the Word series and surveys the Old Testament to answer a hard question: Why does God show so much violence throughout the Old Testament? By doing so, he shows that God is no moral monster but demonstrates a consistent and faithful character marked by holiness and grace throughout the entire Bible and all of history.
God's Faithfulness to Unfaithful People | Numbers 1-19
TA continues our Year of the Word series by showing us how the book of Numbers is a study in God’s faithfulness to a very unfaithful people.
How Leviticus Reveals God's Heart and Points to Jesus | Leviticus 1-27
TA continues our Year of the Word series by walking us through the book of Leviticus, where we see God drawing near to His people and, ultimately, revealing a glimpse of the perfect sacrifice found in Jesus Christ.
How God's Rescue Plan Points to Christ | Exodus 1-40
TA continues our Year of the Word series by walking us through Exodus, where God rescues Israel from slavery in Egypt, revealing his holiness and commitment to dwelling with his people, while setting the stage for a deeper relationship that will ultimately be fulfilled in Christ.
Moses and the Burning Bush | Exodus 3-4:12
Continuing the Year of the Word series, Kylen Perry, Executive Director of the Porch, begins walking us through the book of Exodus, showing us how each piece of Scripture fits into God's larger story while holding its own unique significance.
God's Redemption Plan | Genesis 3-50
TA continues our series, Year of the Word, by covering a large part of “the beginnings” of creation and of a people called out by the Lord to take part in his Kingdom plan of redemption.
An Introduction to Year of the Word
In the first message of our new series, Year of the Word, TA introduces the upcoming year with the reminder that the Bible tells the story of one person (Jesus) written in four movements (Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation).
Christmas Eve 2024 | John 2:1-11
In this Christmas Eve message, Timothy Ateek walks through John 2:1-11, reminding us that Jesus was born to rescue us from shame, fill us with joy, and give us hope.
Gospel Hope in Christ Alone | John 14:1-9
In this message, Chris Sherrod, Marriage & Family Director, closes out the series A Gospel-Saturated Church by leading us through John 14:1-9 and encouraging us that Jesus is the unchanging source of hope in a world of uncertainty.
Do You Want to Be Healed? | John 5:1-16
By healing the invalid by the pool of Bethesda, Jesus provides us with a lasting witness to his absolute power to restore that which is broken. In this sermon, TA draws four questions out of the text to help us discern where we stand on God’s pathway to healing.
The Right Response to the Gospel | John 3:16-21
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 Moment
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 2:42-47
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 Groups
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 4:7-18
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 Journey
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 4:2-6
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 3:18-21
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 3:11-17
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 Kids
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|engage
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 Authority
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 3:5-10
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 Life
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 3:1-4
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 2:16-23
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 2:6-15
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 1:24-2:5
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.