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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Oct 10, 2023 • 0sec
Jesus The Living Temple | Timothy "TA" Ateek
You’ve probably heard “The church isn’t a place, it’s a people,” but do we actually live our lives like the Holy Spirit lives within us? This week, Timothy “TA” Ateek walks us through John 2:13-22 and shows us how God cares deeply for His temple, and sometimes that means clearing out distractions and sacrificing convenience so we can prioritize the Presence of God.
Oct 10, 2023 • 0sec
God and Suffering | Matt Chandler
Suffering is (unfortunately) inevitable, but it’s not the end — instead of temporary happiness, God offers us eternal joy when we look to Him during trials. This week, guest speaker Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor of The Village Church, walks us through the Book of Job to remind us that even though we live in a broken world, God draws close to the brokenhearted.
Sep 26, 2023 • 0sec
Jesus the Disciple Maker | Josiah Jones
Believing in Jesus is the beginning of your faith journey, not the end. Now it's time to follow Him, but how do we do that in a culture that pushes being in control of your own life? This week, Josiah Jones walks us through John 1:35-51 to show us how we can be better disciples of the one true leader of our lives.
Sep 19, 2023 • 0sec
Jesus The Word | Timothy "TA" Ateek
In the beginning was the Word, then the Word became flesh and we were given the ultimate gift. This week, Timothy "TA" Ateek walks us through John 1:1-14 to show us how to respond to the gift of Jesus, the Son of God who came to reveal His Glory.
Sep 12, 2023 • 0sec
Hunger for Holiness | Luke LeFevre
If we want a revival to happen in our generation, we have to have a hunger for holiness — but what does that look like? Guest speaker Luke LeFevre walks us through Matthew 24:37-44 to remind us that God's patience with us is not His passivity toward our sin, and if we want to experience true intimacy with Him we have to repent and start pursuing holiness.
Sep 5, 2023 • 0sec
Wrestling With Your Identity | Kylen Perry
In a society where we're told to "live our truth," Scripture makes it clear that the only way to find our identity is to recognize who we are in Christ. This week, guest speaker Kylen Perry, Metro Venue Pastor in Houston, TX, walks us through Genesis 32:24-30 to show us how God will lead us out of hiding to get us to embrace our design.
Aug 29, 2023 • 0sec
Do Future You a Favor | Timothy "TA" Ateek
How will your future self look back on your young adult years? This week, Timothy "TA" Ateek walks us through the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 11-12 and gives us biblical guidelines for living in a way that honors God and keeps us from wasting our 20s and 30s.
Aug 22, 2023 • 0sec
Get an Eternal Perspective | Josiah Jones
When you have an eternal perspective, the way you live your life should change. This week, Josiah Jones takes us through Ecclesiastes 7 and highlights Biblical truths that will help us live in the present, with the end in mind.
Aug 15, 2023 • 0sec
How to Avoid Unnecessary Pain | Timothy "TA" Ateek
As Christians, the Bible tells us trials are inevitable — but what if you're putting yourself through additional, avoidable pain? This week, Timothy "TA" Ateek takes us through Ecclesiastes 10 and lays out what the Bible says about seeking wisdom to keep us off a path that leads to hurt.
Aug 8, 2023 • 0sec
Where is Your Treasure? | Timothy "TA" Ateek
Money is on our minds, but it shouldn't rule our hearts. This week, Timothy "TA" Ateek walks us through Ecclesiastes 5:10-6:6 to show us that money can bring joy and contentment or stress and anxiety; it all depends on whether you view money as a gift or a god.
