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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Sep 3, 2024 • 0sec
Not Called to Be Safe | Nate Hilgenkamp
Do we look for the path of least resistance when God is calling us to follow the path that leads to Him? This week, our guest speaker Nate Hilgenkamp, young adults and teaching pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church, takes us to 2 Samuel 15 & 18 to remind us that God doesn’t promise easy, instead He’s given us a Kingdom purpose in enemy territory.
Aug 27, 2024 • 0sec
The Comparison Trap | Kylen Perry
You've heard that comparison is the thief of joy, but what else is it stealing from us? If we look to our left, right, or even down at our phones, it's not hard to find someone to compare ourselves against — but Kylen Perry reminds us through John 21 that while comparison turns friends into rivals, Christ's compassion frees us from the fear of deficiency.
Aug 20, 2024 • 0sec
The Dream Job Complex | Kylen Perry, Caitlin Van Wagoner, and John Cox
This week, we welcomed John Cox, Watermark's executive pastor, and Caitlin Van Wagoner, Watermark's senior communications director, on stage with Kylen Perry to share Biblical truths and practical wisdom they've learned over the course of their careers.
Aug 13, 2024 • 0sec
5 Lessons in 5 Years | Josiah Jones
Following Jesus isn't a solo sport, and we're called to pass the baton of faith on to those around us. But how do we do this well? This week, Josiah Jones walks through Hebrews 12 to show us lessons he's learned from Scripture and a life of ministry on how to live out the mission we've been called to.
Aug 6, 2024 • 0sec
The Way We Work | Kylen Perry
We often want to find our purpose in our work, but God has already filled our jobs with purpose. This week, Kylen Perry refers to Ephesians 6 to show us that we've been instructed in how to work well in a world that wants us to work with an agenda.
Jul 30, 2024 • 0sec
The Road Back From Betrayal | Kylen Perry
The ideas of revenge and bitterness aren’t exactly new, but the Bible and the world have very different opinions on how we should deal with the sting of betrayal. This week, Kylen Perry points to Genesis 37-50, where Joseph is betrayed by everyone around him - including his own brothers - yet God uses what some meant for evil for the good of a nation.
Jul 23, 2024 • 0sec
Family of Outsiders | Oren Martin
The Bible uses a lot of “family” language, but what does it mean that we’re a part of God’s family? This week, Oren Martin, Watermark’s Senior Director of Equipping, points to Mark 3:20-35 to show us how Jesus is making a new family of God on earth gathered around Himself — and he’s doing it with outsiders.
Jul 16, 2024 • 0sec
The Marriage Talk | Kylen & Brooke Perry
How we relate to Jesus says a lot about how we'll relate to our spouse. This week, Kylen Perry and his wife, Brooke, walk us through the misconceptions of marriage and what scripture says marriage is - and isn't - truly about.
Jul 9, 2024 • 0sec
What They're Looking For in You | Kylen Perry
We spend a lot of time seeing if other people measure up to our ideal dating checklist — but have we stopped to evaluate ourselves first? This week, Kylen Perry points to 1 Timothy 4:12 and other passages to remind us that a meaningful connection to God is the source of a meaningful connection to others.
Jul 2, 2024 • 0sec
Theology of Friendship | Kylen Perry
Why do we have friends — and more importantly how do we become good ones? As we kick off "The Relationship Series," Kylen Perry points to 1 Samuel 18 to show us the theology of friendship and how we can deepen the relationships that God gave us for our enjoyment.
