Watermark Sunday Messages

This Easter message from TA reminds us that while the resurrection of Jesus may be familiar, it’s not something to overlook. In Acts 5, the apostles boldly declare that Jesus was raised, exalted, and now offers repentance and forgiveness of sins, inviting us to behold Jesus and respond. Because Jesus is alive, forgiveness is available, death is defeated, and new life is offered to anyone who will receive it.

Good Friday slows us down and brings us face-to-face with the cross. While we’d rather move quickly to Sunday, the cross shows us what was required to deal with our sin. Jesus’s death was necessary because of our sin, exclusive because he alone can save, and sufficient because his work is complete.

Reese Graves, a physician missionary with East Asia field experience, and Jennifer Graves, long-term local missionary and mother, share ministry under government scrutiny. They recount raids, interrogation, blacklisting, and caring for unreached people groups. Conversations explore types of persecution, faithful resilience, and how hardship has shaped evangelistic opportunity.

A preacher unpacks Stephen’s defense by tracing Israel’s history and a recurring pattern of resisting the Spirit. Stories of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and Jesus show God working beyond expected boundaries. Listeners are urged to pray, persevere, and consider why people reject Jesus. The message closes with an invitation to yield to the Spirit and embrace new life.

On Sunday, Jacob Alger, Watermark’s Senior Director of Community, taught from Acts 6 and asked an important question: What if the greatest threat to the church wasn’t external pressure but internal malfunction? This passage reminds us that a healthy church is one where problems are addressed, leaders remain devoted to prayer and the Word, and every member plays their part in the mission of God.

A look at the early church’s power to heal and the communal practice of praying for the sick. A call to gather with joy, worship, and boldness. Teaching on apostles’ authority, signs that validated the resurrection, and why prayer remains central for seeing God move.

In this message, TA walks through Acts 4:32–5:11 and shows that God’s vision for the church is that it would be satisfying, enjoyable, and worth telling others about. Through three specific “ingredients”, Luke shows us what must be essential if we want to be a church that is alive, unified, generous, and serious about holiness.

A preacher retells an unexpected public debate about Jesus and spiritual hunger. He outlines how to expect both salvation and suffering when speaking about faith. The message stresses relying on the Spirit instead of fear and practicing short, clear gospel bridges. Listeners are challenged to choose allegiance to God over people-pleasing and to pursue communal prayer for boldness.

In this message, Trip Lee teaches from Luke 12:22–34 and calls worry what it really is: an unwelcome guest. Jesus doesn’t deny that we have real needs, but he tells us not to invite worry into the equation because it distorts reality and steals peace. Instead, Jesus gives us three reasons worry doesn’t belong.

In this message, TA walks through Acts 3 to show the difference between knowing the right information about Jesus and experiencing real transformation through him.