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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Nov 23, 2021 • 0sec
Adultery Scandal | David Marvin
You would think King David, the man most closely associated with Jesus, was a picture-perfect hero. But, did you know he was involved in a scandal of adultery that destroyed his whole family? In this message, we look at 2 Samuel and see how everyone, even King David, is broken, sinful, and unworthy.
Nov 16, 2021 • 0sec
Prostitution Scandal | David Marvin
A lot of us are labeled. Labeled by our past, things we have done, or who we currently are. But, did you know God runs after people with labels? In this message, David Marvin shares the story from Joshua 2 of a prostitute named Rahab. What are you currently labeled as? Find out how God can rewrite yours.
Nov 9, 2021 • 0sec
Sex Scandal | JD Rodgers
God uses sinful people to accomplish His perfect plan. In this message, JD Rodgers shares one of the most scandalous stories in the Bible from Genesis 38 about Jesus' great great grandparents, Judah and Tamar. Do you like reality TV? Buckle up.
Nov 2, 2021 • 0sec
Mental Health Q + A | David Marvin, Jonathan Pokluda, and Jennie Allen
It can be really hard to talk about the topic of mental health, especially in the church, but we believe it’s both helpful and necessary. In this message, David Marvin, Jennie Allen, and Jonathan Pokluda discuss how to battle anxiety and loneliness, and how to deal with social media in a healthy, biblical way.
Oct 26, 2021 • 0sec
Battling Fear | Louie Giglio
Anxiety, fear, and depression are real. There is an enemy trying to influence your thoughts and feelings, but God is much more powerful than the darkness. In this message, guest speaker Louie Giglio shares how to keep the enemy from pulling up a seat at your table.
Oct 19, 2021 • 0sec
Battling Depression | David Marvin
Depression and suicide are at record highs. Many of us feel stuck in a bubble of darkness, isolation, sadness, and hopelessness. What does the Bible say about this? In this message, we discuss what's true about depression, what the causes are, and how we fight it.
Oct 12, 2021 • 0sec
Battling Stress | David Marvin
We're busy with our jobs, we're not getting enough sleep, and the pace of life feels faster than ever. Why are we so stressed out and what will help us experience God's peace instead? In this message, we cover the sources, side effects, and solutions to stress.
Oct 5, 2021 • 0sec
Battling Anxiety | David Marvin
Statistics show that anxiety levels in young adults are at an all-time high. Why are we so anxious and what can we do about it? In this message, we explore what the Bible defines as anxiety and discuss 5 things Jesus taught on the subject.
Sep 28, 2021 • 0sec
Dateable, But Single | Josiah Jones
Are you dateable, available… and still single? Are you worried about being single forever? In this message, we unpack 3 truths from God’s word about singleness.
Sep 21, 2021 • 0sec
The Dateables | David Marvin
The Bible doesn't talk about dating, but it does talk about love, relationships and marriage. So how do you honor the other person when dating? In this message, we give you a "how to" by walking through the nine stages from the ask out to the altar.
