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Watermark Video: Sunday Messages

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This podcast is a production of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, USA. Watermark exists to be and make more fully devoted followers of Christ, looking to God's Word as our only authority, conscience and guide.

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The Gifts of Tongues, Prophecy, and Healing | 1 Corinthians 14

March 24, 2024 11:00 Video

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 12

March 17, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes Video

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 4:1-16

March 10, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes Video

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 ...

Is There a Spiritual Power Outage in Our Lives? | Acts 16:6–10

March 03, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes Video

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 5:16-26

February 25, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes Video

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 8

February 18, 2024 12:00 - 1 day Video

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 3:17-18

February 11, 2024 12:00 Video

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 14:16-26

February 04, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes Video

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 21:12-13

January 28, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes Video

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 6:16-18

January 21, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes Video

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 6:5-9

January 14, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes Video

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 2024

January 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour Video

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 1

December 31, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes Video

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

December 24, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes Video

Born to Destroy the Works of the Devil | 1 John 2:28-3:10

December 17, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes Video

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 4:42-44

December 10, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes Video

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 19:1-10

December 03, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes Video

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 1:26-38

November 26, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes Video

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 23

November 19, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes Video

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 28-29

November 12, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes Video

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 15-18

November 05, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes Video

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 40

October 29, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes Video

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 12

October 22, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes Video

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 11

October 15, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes Video

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 16

October 08, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes Video

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 9

October 01, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes Video

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 7:1-17

September 24, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes Video

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 6

September 17, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes Video

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 5

September 10, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes Video

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 24

September 03, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes Video

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 18:1-16

August 27, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes Video

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 17:37-47

August 20, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes Video

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 16:1-23

August 13, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes Video

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 18:1-8

August 06, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes Video

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 18:9-14

July 30, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes Video

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 25:14-30

July 23, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes Video

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 18:21-35

July 16, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes Video

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 15:25-32

July 09, 2023 11:00 Video

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 15:1-32

July 02, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes Video

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 13:1-9

June 25, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes Video

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 7:24-27

June 18, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes Video

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 10:25-37

June 11, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes Video

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 11:5-8

June 04, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes Video

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 13:44-46

May 28, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes Video

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 Generosity

May 21, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes Video

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 You

May 14, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes Video

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 Money

May 07, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes Video

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 5:6-14

April 30, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes Video

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 5:1-5

April 23, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes Video

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 4:12-19

April 16, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes Video

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.