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 29, 2024 • 0sec
Running From God | Brenna Blain
It may feel impossible to believe that after all the times we’ve hidden from, avoided, and ran from God, He would still be faithful to pursue us— but that's exactly what Scripture says to be true. This week, our guest speaker, Brenna Blain, describes how the Lord used the book of Hosea in her own story and reminds us that God is faithful even when we are not.
Oct 22, 2024 • 0sec
A Walk On The Waves | Kylen Perry
So many of us want a life of deep meaning and to be connected to something that truly matters — and the Bible tells us that God wants those things for us too. This week, Kylen Perry takes us to Matthew 14:22-33 to show us that we find this not just by knowing of Jesus, but by becoming more like Him.
Oct 15, 2024 • 0sec
Shepherd of the Black Sheep | Kylen Perry
Being a disciple of Jesus means we must seek His people — but who are His people? This week, Kylen Perry points to Luke 8:26-39 to show us that Jesus has always sought to give dignity to the defiled and extend salvation to those we may deem too far gone.
Oct 1, 2024 • 0sec
How Do I Love God? | Kylen Perry
What did Jesus say is the greatest commandment? To love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. But how do we actually do that? This week, Kylen Perry walks us through Matthew 22:34-40 and gives us practical ways to live out what is most important.
Sep 24, 2024 • 0sec
The Offer on The Table | Timothy "TA" Ateek
Jesus has extended us the ultimate invitation — one where we can lay down our burdens and enjoy true rest in relationship with Him. This week, our Lead Pastor Timothy "TA" Ateek points to Matthew 11:28-30 to remind us that we shouldn't settle for anything less than full satisfaction through our Savior.
Sep 17, 2024 • 0sec
The Choice that Changes Everything | Kylen Perry
How do we respond when Jesus says, "Follow Me"? What does it even mean to follow him? This week, Kylen Perry dives into Luke 5:1-11 to show us the response we ought to have when we encounter Jesus. Following Jesus has a cost but nothing is worth keeping if it keeps us from Jesus.
Sep 10, 2024 • 0sec
God of The Nobodies | Kylen Perry
How should we think about ourselves as children of God? True significance isn’t found in who you are; it’s found in who God is. This week, Kylen Perry refers to the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus 3 to remind us that we won't feel worthy until God enters our story.
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.
