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Watermark Sunday Messages
by Watermark Community Church
This podcast is a production of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, USA. Watermark exists to be and make more fully devoted followers of Christ, looking to God's Word as our only authority, conscience and guide.
Episodes
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Preparing to Give a Defense | Acts 22
In this sermon, Jonathan Linder, Director of Men’s Community, walks through Acts 22 and shows us what it looks like to be prepared to give a defense for the hope we have in Jesus, even in the face of opposition. Paul’s response reveals a passion for people rooted in the gospel, a testimony that...
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Seeing God’s Will Clearly | Acts 21
God’s will can feel blurry when we don’t know what is next, but Scripture gives us clarity about what God is doing in every season: making us more like Jesus. Through Paul’s journey toward Jerusalem, we see that God’s will is revealed by the Spirit and requires us to live with open hands. Rather...
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Women in Leadership
From the beginning, God created men and women in his image, equal in value and essential to accomplishing his purposes. Throughout Scripture, women lead, disciple, teach, serve, and use their gifts for God’s mission. At Watermark, the office of elder is reserved for qualified men, but that...
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The Responsibility of Elders | Acts 20:28–31
In Acts 20, Paul charges the Ephesian elders to pay careful attention to themselves and to the flock God has entrusted to them. Elders are called by the Holy Spirit to steward a church that belongs to Jesus, remaining qualified themselves while caring for and protecting his people. Whether or not...
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A Leader Worth Following | Acts 20:17–27
Every follower of Jesus is called to be a minister, which means leadership isn’t reserved for people with a title. In Acts 20, Paul points to his own life as an example of leadership shaped by Jesus: character that matches what he believes, humility that comes from submission to Christ, genuine...
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The Curse of Cultural Christianity | Mark 11:12-25
Guest speaker David Platt joined us to teach from Mark 11 and challenge us to consider whether we can participate in religious activity while still missing God. Jesus’ cleansing of the temple exposes a faith that looked active on the outside but lacked the fruit God desired. Because Jesus died…
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Respond to God's Invitation | Isaiah 55
Guest speaker David Platt joined us to teach from Isaiah 55 and remind us of God’s invitation to seek him with all our hearts. We see a God who is near, who passionately seeks his people, and who offers what our souls cannot find anywhere else. Through Jesus, the price for our sin has been paid,...
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Resisting Temptation | Genesis 39
Trip Lee taught from Genesis 39, showing us that temptation is an invitation to go the wrong way, and in a world full of those invitations, faithfulness can feel difficult. Through Joseph’s story in Genesis 39, we see that the answer is not greater confidence in ourselves but confidence that God…
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Spiritual Warfare | Acts 19:11-20
Acts 19 reminds us that spiritual warfare is real. Satan and demons are actively working to deceive, tempt, and draw people away from God, but followers of Jesus do not need to live afraid. Jesus has already defeated the enemy, and through Christ we have everything we need to stand firm. The...
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Faith, Baptism, Spirit | Acts 19
Acts 19 gives us a picture of the normal Christian life: trusting fully in Jesus, publicly identifying with him through baptism, and living in the power of the Holy Spirit. As Paul encountered a group of men with an incomplete understanding of Jesus, we are invited to examine our own faith and...
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The Normal Christian Life | Acts 18
Priscilla and Aquila were ordinary church members who understood they had one life to leverage for the glory of Jesus. Their example gives us a picture of the normal Christian life: they were on mission together, lived with their anchors and sails up, were “all in” with the church, and made...
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Living Missionally | Acts 17:16-34
In Athens, Paul saw a city full of idols and was moved to share the good news of Jesus. TA taught through the second half of Acts 17, which reminds us that we were made to worship Jesus, but we often give our worship to other things. As we turn our own hearts back to Jesus, we can faithfully…
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Praying through Colossians | Colossians 1 and 2
After a short season away, TA shared several ways the Lord met him while praying through Colossians this summer. Rather than picking back up in the book of Acts, he invited us into what God had been shaping in his own heart. This message centered on finding our identity and purpose in Jesus,...
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Jesus Is the Messiah | Acts 17:1-15
In Acts 17:1-15, Paul faithfully proclaims one central message wherever he goes: Jesus is the Messiah. As he preaches in Thessalonica and Berea, the same gospel produces two very different responses. Some reject Jesus because they refuse to surrender their own kingdoms, while others eagerly…
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A Spirit-led Attentiveness to the Needs of Others | Acts 16:16-40
Looking out for our own interests comes naturally, but paying attention to the needs of others is the work of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 16, Paul and Silas model a Spirit-led attentiveness to people in very different circumstances—a slave girl, fellow sufferers in prison, and a jailer headed toward...
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When God Changes Your Plans | Acts 16:1-15
Life rarely goes according to plan but Acts 16 reminds us that God is still accomplishing his purposes in the middle of unexpected turns. As Paul experienced conflict, closed doors, and surprising detours, God faithfully guided him toward opportunities he never could have planned. Because God is…
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Work In Progress | Acts 15:36-41
Acts 15 reminds us that God is still at work in unfinished people. Even in the middle of conflict between Paul and Barnabas, God continued advancing His mission and redeeming John Mark's story. Rather than defining ourselves or others by a single failure or season, we're invited to see every…
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Guarding the Gospel | Acts 15
Acts 15 records a pivotal moment in the life of the early church as believers wrestled with an essential question: What is required for salvation? Rather than adding requirements to the gospel, the apostles affirmed that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus alone. As they sought God's...
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Living for Gospel Impact | Acts 14
Many followers of Jesus want to make a difference for the gospel but can feel discouraged when they don't see immediate results. In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas remind us that God is always working, even when we can't see it. Their ministry was marked by supernatural grit, gospel-given security…
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Don't Miss Your Moment | Acts 13:13-52
In this message, Marvin Walker reminds us that God is often at work long before we recognize it. As Paul preaches the gospel in Acts 13, we're invited to see God's sovereign hand throughout history, respond to Jesus by faith, and resist the temptation to remain neutral when God calls us to...
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Great Days Ahead | Acts 13:1-12
In this message, we looked at the church in Antioch, one of the most influential churches in the first century, and the birthplace of foreign missions. As we examine what marked this church, we're reminded that it's the same God, the same gospel, the same Spirit, and the same mission today.…
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When Life Feels Hopeless and Helpless | Acts 12
Acts 12 reminds us that it is the norm for God's people to find themselves in situations so far beyond their control that they feel helpless and hopeless. James is executed, Peter is imprisoned, and Herod appears to have all the power. While Herod displays his control, the church prays earnestly,...
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Why Jesus’s Followers Are Called Christians | Acts 11:19-30
In this week’s message, Dave Bruskas, Executive Director of Discipleship, walks through Acts 11:19-30 and the growth of the church in Antioch, where the disciples were first called Christians. Through the faithfulness of ordinary believers, the encouragement of Barnabas, and the unity of the…
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What Matters to Jesus | Acts 10:1–11:18
In Acts 10–11, we see the first Gentile conversion and one of the most important turning points in the book of Acts. TA walks through four movements in the story and then highlights four things that matter to Jesus and should matter to us. This passage challenges us not to settle for mediocrity…
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The Healing Power of Jesus | Acts 9
In this week’s message, TA taught through Acts 9:32-43 and showed how the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabitha point to one central truth: Jesus is healer. These miracles reveal Jesus’ power not only over physical brokenness, but also over our broken relationship with God through his…
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Saul and The Power of Obedience | Acts 9:1-31
In Acts 9, we see that God saves people no one expects, through servants no one would choose, to accomplish what no one can stop. Tyler walks through Saul’s story and highlights four movements of grace: God’s radical intervention, Ananias’s reluctant obedience, Saul’s redirected purpose, and...
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Devote Yourself to Prayer | Colossians 4:2-6
Tyler Staton, author and lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, OR, walked through Colossians 4:2–6, showing that prayer isn’t just something we do; it’s what our lives are meant to be shaped by.
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The Holy Spirit | Acts 8
In Acts 8, we look at a unique moment in the early church where the Spirit is given in a way that highlights the unity of the gospel—that people who were once enemies are now brought together as family.
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Is Your Faith Real? | Acts 8:4-25
In this message, TA walks through Acts 8 and challenges the difference between appearing to follow Jesus and actually knowing him. Through the story of Simon, we see how someone can look like a follower of Jesus, believing, being baptized, and staying close to spiritual activity, yet still miss…
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Easter 2026 | The Resurrection Changes Everything
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...
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Good Friday 2026 | Jesus on the Cross
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.
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The Persecuted Church | Acts 6:8–15; 7:54–8:3
TA walked through the story of Stephen, the first follower of Jesus to be killed for his faith, showing us both the reality of persecution and the faithfulness of God in the middle of it. While many of us don’t experience this kind of opposition, millions of Christians around the world do. This...
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Stephen’s Defense: An Invitation to Follow the Spirit’s Lead | Acts 7:1-53
Watermark’s Students Director, Jermaine Harrison, taught from Acts 7:1–53 and walked through Stephen’s defense before the religious leaders. Instead of defending himself, Stephen walked through Israel’s history to show a pattern: God continually pursued his people, and they continually resisted…
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How to Be a Properly Functioning Church | Acts 6
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,...
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Praying in Faith | Acts 5:12-42
In this message, TA teaches from Acts 5:12–42 and shows what should mark the church. In the early church, believers gathered together, prayed for those who were sick, and saw God work powerfully as people were healed and “more than ever” believed in Jesus. At the same time, the apostles faced...
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Great Power, Great Grace, Great Fear | Acts 4:32–5:11
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,...
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Essentials for Boldly Making a Defense | Acts 4:1-31
In this message on Acts 4, TA walks us through Peter and John’s unexpected arrest and bold defense of the hope that was in them. Instead of shrinking back, Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, clearly proclaimed that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus. This passage shows us the essentials...
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An Unwelcome Guest | Luke 12:22-34
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...
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What Does Transformation in Christ Look Like? | Acts 3
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.
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What A Biblical Church Looks Like | Acts 2:42-47
In this message, TA walks through Acts 2:42-47 and asks whether we want the fruit of the first-century church without the commitment that produced it. While many people desire joy, awe, and meaningful community, the early church experienced those things because they were wholeheartedly devoted....
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Experiencing Acts 1 & 2 Together | Church at Home
Due to inclement weather, Watermark Community Church will not be hosting in-person Sunday services. Watch this special Church at Home message as we reflect on the early church in Acts 1 and 2.
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What Would Revival Look Like at Watermark? Part II
In this message, Dave Bruskas walks through Peter’s sermon at Pentecost to help us better understand who Jesus is and why his life, death, and resurrection matter. The sermon shows that while God was at work through Jesus, our sin made the cross necessary. When the crowd realizes this, they ask...
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What Would Revival Look Like at Watermark?
In Sunday’s message from Acts 2, we were reminded that while Pentecost was a unique moment in history, the work of the Holy Spirit did not stop there. Acts 2 shows us a church alive by the Spirit—marked by a shared enjoyment of God’s presence, an urgency for mission, and a sense of awe at what…
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Waiting for and Wanting the Holy Spirit to Come | Acts 1
In Sunday’s message from Acts 1, TA reminded us that the Christian life and mission are never meant to be lived in our own strength. Before sending the disciples out as witnesses, Jesus told them to wait for the promised Holy Spirit. Acts 1 shows us that waiting is not passive; it is purposeful...
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Church at Home Sunday
On Sunday, December 28, we won’t gather at the Dallas Campus for our usual services—but church is still on. Church at Home Sunday is your chance to slow down, gather your people, start the new year prayerfully, and get a taste of what church was like in the early first-century Church. In the…
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Christmas Eve 2025 | Revelation 21
On Christmas Eve, we were reminded that Christmas is not only about looking back at the birth of Jesus, but also about looking forward to what his birth makes possible. God gives us a glimpse of eternity and “spoils the surprise” by revealing the gift awaiting everyone who knows Jesus: a new...
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Seeing Jesus This Christmas | Hebrews 2
In Sunday’s message from Hebrews 2, Tyler Moffett reminded us how easy it is to get distracted during Christmas and forget the name this season is really about. Hebrews shows us Jesus is greater than we can comprehend, and yet he went lower than we can imagine.
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The Grace of God | Titus 2
In Sunday’s message, TA walked through Titus 2, reminding us that Christmas is the celebration of the grace of God appearing in Jesus Christ and that grace is meant to be enjoyed, not ignored.
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Theology of Christmas | Philippians 2
Philippians 2 shows us Christmas from God’s perspective. Jesus was fully God, yet he emptied himself by taking on our humanity and came all the way down to reach us.
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A Life That Reflects Jesus | 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
2 Corinthians 5 shows us how to be a bright and attractive light for Jesus in a dark world.
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This podcast is a production of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, USA. Watermark exists to be and make more fully devoted followers of Christ, looking to God's Word as our only authority, conscience and guide.
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