The Porch
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.
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May 2, 2023 • 0sec
Please Don't End Your Life | Timothy "TA" Ateek
In 2021, suicide was the second leading cause of death for people between 20 and 34. If you feel like life is painful, uncomfortable, and unbearable, then this message is for you. You are loved. There is hope. Please don't end your life. You can text or call anything to "988" to speak with someone immediately.
Apr 25, 2023 • 0sec
God Favors You | Timothy "TA" Ateek
In this message, we close out the Psalm 23 series by talking about the favor of God. Why is this important? Because many of us are exhausted from chasing favor. We look at Psalm 23:6 to learn that favor is actually chasing us.
Apr 18, 2023 • 0sec
How to Win at Life | Timothy "TA" Ateek
When you think about following Jesus, which word feels more familiar to you? Victory or failure? If it's failure, then the good news is that Psalm 23 gives us three keys to walking in Christ’s victory. Victory means change is possible. You can take ground against sin. You can grow in Christlikeness. Why? Because Jesus has already won.
Apr 11, 2023 • 0sec
How to Survive Hard Times | Timothy "TA" Ateek
How do we navigate the times when the realities of our life seem so different than our dreams? In this message, we look at Psalm 23:4 to see three things we may need to change in order for us to spiritually make it through hard times.
Apr 4, 2023 • 0sec
Truly Satisfying | Timothy "TA" Ateek
In this message, we look at Psalm 23:2-3 and find that our good Shepherd is the only one who can truly satisfy the longings of our souls, heal what is broken, and lead us on a path that leads to joy and flourishing.
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Mar 28, 2023 • 0sec
The Lord Is My Shepherd | Timothy "TA" Ateek
Delving into the profound meanings of God as Shepherd, the podcast explores finding peace amidst chaos. Through personal stories and reflections, it emphasizes trusting in God's plan. Humorous anecdotes at Chick-fil-A connect caring for others with Jesus' compassion. The theme of casting anxiety on God and finding joy in dependence is discussed, along with Jesus as the ultimate protector.
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.
