
The Porch
Welcome to the sermon podcast of The Porch, a young adult ministry of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas. The Porch is a gathering of 3,000+ young adults who meet every Tuesday night at 7 PM CST. Each week we address challenges that face twenty and thirty-somethings and what The Bible has to say about them. For more information, visit www.theporch.live or download The Porch app: https://apple.co/2MlYc1P.
Latest episodes

Mar 21, 2023 • 0sec
Gray Areas of Christianity | Josiah Jones
The Bible is black and white on some topics, but there are many things that are not directly addressed, so they have gray areas. In this message, we look at 1 Corinthians and list four questions to answer when you're facing gray area topics.

Mar 14, 2023 • 0sec
How Do I Protect My Heart? | Jonathan Pokluda
In this message, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda walks us through Proverbs 4:20-27 and poses five questions to help us learn how to better protect our hearts.

Mar 7, 2023 • 0sec
You're Not God | Timothy "TA" Ateek
We have a tendency to either want to be God or replace God. We want to be in control of our own lives and call all the shots. In this message, TA walks us through Isaiah 2 and reminds us that all along there has only been one God. What are you consciously or subconsciously exalting? What gets your greatest allegiance, adoration, affection, and obsession?

Feb 28, 2023 • 0sec
The Thing That's Killing You | John Elmore
What if the very thing holding you back and killing you from the inside out isn’t because of anything you’ve actually done? In this message, we talk about the one thing that can change every relationship you have.

Feb 21, 2023 • 0sec
How to Share Your Faith | Timothy "TA" Ateek
Every single one of us has a crucial role to play in reaching those who do not know Jesus. But maybe you're not sure how to start and need some direction. In this message, Timothy "TA" Ateek walks through 2 Corinthians 5:16 and clarifies five things …mentality, message, mission, motivation, and method when it comes to caring about those who don’t know Jesus.

Feb 14, 2023 • 0sec
It's Time to Be Real | Josiah Jones
Are you ever hit with a wave of loneliness? Are you ever at a social event surrounded by many so-called friends and feel like no one there truly knows you? Maybe the reason for this is that you are not doing community the way God intended. You were created to be fully known and fully loved. It's time to start being real.

Feb 7, 2023 • 0sec
The First Step to Freedom | John Elmore
Everyone's got something they hate but keep going back to...porn, body image issues, control, alcohol, drugs, pride, anger, social media, etc. If you knew Jesus was coming back this year, would you want to finally get free from your sin?

Jan 24, 2023 • 0sec
Is Jesus Coming Back Soon? | Timothy "TA" Ateek
If you knew Jesus was coming back soon, what would change? In this message, we look at Revelation 1 to gain the right perspective that will cultivate the right response to Jesus whether he comes back tomorrow or a year from now.

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Nov 29, 2022 • 0sec
6 Qualities to Look for in a Husband | David Marvin
Explore the essential qualities to look for in a husband as outlined in 1 Timothy 3, emphasizing traits like leadership, self-control, and faithfulness. Learn the importance of being connected to a local church for support and care, and the role of commitment and humility in relationships. Discover the significance of thorough evaluation and hope for change in relationships, trusting in God's plan and surrendering to His guidance for a strong and healthy marriage.

Nov 22, 2022 • 0sec
6 Qualities to Look for in a Wife | Jonathan Pokluda
Oftentimes, guys start the search for a wife with "how do they make me feel", instead of "will they be good at the assignment?" In this message, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda walks us through Proverbs 31 and points out 6 qualities to look for in a wife.