Watermark Sunday Messages

In this week’s message, Timothy Ateek taught through the book of Acts and highlighted ten characteristics that defined the early Christian church.

This discussion dives deep into the troubling reality of abuse, particularly in marriages. It emphasizes God's compassionate view of the oppressed and highlights various forms of abuse, from physical to emotional. The message reassures victims that God sees and provides for them. It challenges abusers with biblical truths about repentance and transformation. The conversation extends to the church community, encouraging supportive responses and practical actions. Ultimately, it offers hope for healing and redemption for all affected.

Gregg Matte, Senior Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church, taught on Matthew 7:24-29, where Jesus finishes the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus teaches the people that he is the solid rock and a firm foundation, unlike anything else we may attempt to build upon.

In Luke 24, we’re reminded that it’s possible to be around Jesus without truly seeing him. But when the Spirit opens our eyes through the Word, we see him clearly, and seeing Jesus always leads to worship.

Time with Jesus must come before service for Jesus. When we sit with Jesus, our service becomes joyful, Spirit-led, and rooted in love—not frustration or self-reliance.

Chip Ingram joined us on Sunday to remind us that just as we have dreams in our hearts for our children, so does Jesus for his Church. He longs to see high-impact churches across the globe. When his children become mature disciples, his dream becomes reality.

TA continues our Year of the Word series by reminding us that when life feels heavy and overwhelming, Jesus extends a simple but profound invitation: “Come to me.” He doesn’t promise to remove every burden, but to give rest for our souls and refreshment that only comes from being with him.

Davis Powell, CEO of the Seed Company, joined us to remind us that the genealogy in Scripture is more than a list of names. It declares that God has kept his word. From Abraham to David to Mary, every covenant and prophecy points to Christ, the Savior for all nations.

Dive into God's inclusive plan for salvation as revealed in Revelation 7. Explore the staggering need for Bible translations across 7,000 languages, with fewer than 600 left without scripture by 2025. Discover the importance of connecting with God in one's mother tongue. Learn about the church's mission in mobilizing for translation efforts. Reflect on Biblical promises of gathering all nations and the call to align personal and church resources with God's eternal intentions. Get inspired to pray, go, give, and read to support this great mission.

Evil is not just a political or cultural problem. It’s a spiritual one. TA continues our Year of the Word series by walking us through Genesis 3. In it, we see the enemy’s lies that led Adam and Eve to reject God’s design and redefine good on their own terms.