The Porch (Video)
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.
Episodes
When You've Really Messed Up | Kylen Perry
Golden calves might be hard to find nowadays, but the sentiment remains; We were made to worship, and we often worship people and things other than God. This week, Kylen Perry walks us through Exodus 32 to identify why we choose idols, how God responds to it, and how, because of Christ, we can move forward when we mess up.
Our Response to God | Sam Gibson
When we hear the gospel, it demands a response. This week, guest speaker Sam Gibson, the director of Pray.NYC and executive pastor of the Church of the City New York, walks us through Joel 2 to remind us of what life in Christ truly looks like.
The Partnership of Men & Women | Kylen Perry
How do men and women relate to one another? How do we partner well? How do we empathize in a world that wants to divide us? This week, we answer these questions and more as Kylen Perry walks us through the book of Esther to show us how the queen and her uncle Mordecai partnered in the work God had for them.
How to be God's Woman | Kylen Perry
Do you feel like womanhood is something that has to be achieved rather than a God-given gift? While there are endless definitions and expectations be placed on women, this week, Kylen Perry walks through Proverbs 31 to show the kind of life God has in mind for us.
How to be God's Man | Kylen Perry
A quick Google search will tell you everything the algorithm thinks you need to know about being a real man, but what does the Bible say about being God's man? This week, Kylen Perry walks us through Scriptures that remind us of God's intentional design and how we can live within it.
Wow, Wow, Wow | Levi Lusko
What do you do when you feel stuck in a season of spiraling? This week, founder and lead pastor of Fresh Life Church, Levi Lusko, walks us through Hebrews 12 to remind us that God has a way of working in the chaos that leaves us with one word on our lips — "wow."
Girl, Get Free Now | Jennie Allen
For women, this is a reminder that, in Christ, we have freedom from the lies of a real enemy. For men, this is a glimpse inside the female mind and a reminder of how we are designed to co-labor for the glory of God. Listen as author, podcast host, and founder of IF:gathering and Gather25, Jennie Allen, walks us through the biblical account of Mary to remind us of what we know to be true about godl
The Battles Men Face | Kylen Perry
What separates boys from men? This week, Kylen Perry identifies different men in Scripture to highlight some of the most common battles men face and how we can learn from their responses.
What Women Are Designed For | Kylen Perry
What does being a woman in the modern day look like? This week, Kylen Perry walks us through Genesis 2-3 to show the purpose of our womanhood laid out in Scripture.
What is a Man Good For? | Kylen Perry
You've probably heard the language around modern manhood: the manosphere, the patriarchy, the rise of toxic masculinity, and so on. In a world where men are constantly told who they should be, we need to know what God has to say about man's purpose. This week, Kylen Perry walks us through Genesis 2 to highlight Scripture's roadmap for manhood.
How to Survive Bad Days | Tyler Moffett
We're all blindsided at some point; it's not if, it's when. So when our hopes are dashed, and our spirits sink, what do we do? This week, Director of Discipleship Tyler Moffett walks us through Psalm 73 to show us how we can process disappointment with an eternal perspective.
The Secret to Waiting | Kylen Perry
The question we face in this life isn't if we will find ourselves in periods of waiting; It's how we will respond when they come. This week, Kylen Perry walks us through Lamentations 3 to show us that waiting isn’t wasted time, but an invitation to deepen our trust in God and remember that He is the One most worthy of our wanting.
Stepping Into Your Purpose | David Marvin
Are you looking for temporary things to provide eternal satisfaction? This week, previous director of The Porch and current teaching pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, David Marvin, walks us through 1 Peter 2 to remind us that God isn't asking us to find ourselves; He's inviting us to receive the identity and purpose He freely offers.
What I Wish I Knew | Jonathan Pokluda
Are you worried about wasting your 20s & 30s? It's easy to assume you have all the time in the world, but Scripture is clear we don't know how many days we get — so what are yours going to be marked by? This week, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda kicks off our Porch 20 celebration by walking us through five things he'd tell himself if he could go back.
How to Help Your Unbelief | Joby Martin
How is your faith doing? Do you ever feel like echoing the cry of the father in Mark 9 and saying to Jesus, "I believe, but help my unbelief!" This week, guest speaker and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22, Joby Martin, walks us through this passage to remind us of the boldness that comes with faith in the Lord.
Why Your Faith Feels Boring | Kylen Perry
Is it possible to follow Jesus and not actually believe in Him? This week, Kylen Perry challenges us to consider whether our belief in Jesus is real dependence or just familiar agreement.
The Cost to Be Healed | Tyler Moffett
Have we made suffering so much of our identity that we have neglected our belief? The belief that God can and does do the impossible. Using Mark 9, Tyler Moffett shows us that suffering and belief aren't mutually exclusive. There is a cost to be healed: we must stop merely consuming spiritual content and start contending — bringing our deepest brokenness to God with honest, imperfect faith, and tr
The Danger of Familiarity | Kylen Perry
It's easy to grow up around Christianity and begin to believe a lot about Jesus without truly believing in Him. This week, Kylen Perry points to Mark 6 to remind us how Jesus' own hometown was plagued by unbelief because they had reduced the life of Jesus into something mundanely familiar.
A Revival in Our Generation | Kylen Perry and Sarah Jackson
The Lord is moving in mighty ways in our generation — and He's doing it worldwide. This week, Kylen Perry and Sarah Jackson, the CEO of the Church Revitalisation Trust in the UK, sit down to discuss how they're seeing young adults seeking the Lord with everything they have.
The Prison of Unforgiveness | Tyler Moffett
Do you feel stuck in your own unforgiveness? While we exist in the reality of a broken world and real hurts have been done to us, Tyler Moffett walks us through Genesis 45 & 50 to remind us of the forgiveness that was first extended to us.
Does God Actually Want Me? | Kylen Perry
Are you stuck in a constant loop of never feeling like you're enough? That's the story of Jacob, who spent his life lying, stealing, and cheating to get what he wanted. However, this week Kylen Perry walks us through Genesis 28 to show us that we can't earn what God came to freely give.
The Lie of More | Drew Worsham
We're constantly overwhelmed with messaging that tells us what we lack and what we need more of—and yet, no matter how much we achieve, we're always left feeling empty-handed. This week, guest speaker Drew Worsham walks us through Philippians 4 to remind us that contentment is not found in better circumstances; it's found in a deeper closeness to Christ.
The Love of Your Life | Kylen Perry
Do you ever feel like you're being tested? In Genesis 22, we see God test Abraham by asking him for the ultimate sacrifice. As Kylen Perry walks us through this challenging chapter, we begin to see the full picture of the purpose of such a test and how it aligns with God's unfailing character.
Can God Be Trusted? | Kylen Perry
How much do you actually trust God? This week, Kylen Perry walks us through the story of Abraham in Genesis 15 to show how the Lord has demonstrated for us over and over again that He is faithful and worthy of our trust and honesty.
The Search for Success | Brad Jones
Do you often find yourself in a state of constantly striving for success yet chasing a moving target? This week, guest speaker and Passion Atlanta City Pastor Brad Jones teaches through John 13 as he shows us how Jesus gave us the blueprint for success, and it all begins with embracing God’s work in your life and through your life.
Ambition Was Never the Problem | Tyler Moffett
It's easy to read a passage like the Tower of Babel and assume that God is against our ambition. However, as Tyler Moffett walks us through Genesis 11, we begin to see that He never took issue with our ambition, rather our desire to place personal success over godly pursuits.
Am I Being Punished? | Kylen Perry
Does it ever feel like God is punishing you? This week, Kylen Perry walks us through the familiar story of Noah's Ark and the flood in Genesis 6-7 to highlight not the punitive actions of God, but His heart to redeem His creation. We have the same invitation to redemption today.
When God Feels Unfair | Kylen Perry
It's easy to play the comparison game and wonder why God gives to others what you wanted for yourself, but have you ever considered what fairness actually looks like in your life? This week, Kylen Perry walks us through the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4 to remind us that God doesn't give us what we deserve — and that's actually the best-case scenario.
How to Be a Good Listener | Trip Lee
If you listen to God and it doesn't compel you to act on His Word, you didn't really hear what He was saying. So how do we become good listeners? This week, rapper, author, pastor, and our guest speaker Trip Lee walks us through James 1:19-25 to show us what Scripture has to say about the matter.
Where Do We Go Wrong? | Kylen Perry
How do things go so wrong so quickly? We saw the fall of humanity in Genesis 3 with Adam and Eve, and we see our own failures play out daily. This week, Kylen Perry walks us through the original sin and shows us how we often repeat similar patterns and how God always remains faithful in the midst of our brokenness.
What You Were Made to Do | Kylen Perry
What do you want more of this year? Whether we acknowledge it or not, our issue doesn't usually start with a lack of wanting; it's what we use to satisfy that desire. This week, Kylen Perry leads us through Genesis 2 to show what God had in mind as He carefully crafted and commissioned humanity.
How God Creates & Cares | Kylen Perry
From the first verse of the Bible, we see that God is the Creator, but He is not a distant, bored deity. As we look at the weaving structure and intentionality with which He creates, His deep care is on full display. This week, Kylen Perry walks us through Genesis 1 to highlight these truths of God's character and how they impact us today.
Gratitude for the Angry | Kylen Perry
Anger as an emotion is not the issue; how we process that emotion is where the issue lies. So how do we do that? This week, Kylen Perry finishes out the "20/20" series by walking us through Psalm 37 to show how the solution to anger isn't "be happy," it's to engage in gratitude.
Self-Forgetfulness for the Insecure | Kylen Perry
Are you so plagued by insecurity that it feels hard to see straight sometimes? While the problem of self-hate has grown rampant, Kylen Perry leads us through Psalm 139 to remind us that by seeing God rightly, we will have a clearer picture of who we really are.
Get Your Hopes Up | Grant Partrick
Many of us guard our hearts from potential disappointment by lowering our expectations and living with little to no hope. But what if we got our hopes up? This week, guest speaker and Teaching Pastor at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Grant Partrick, walks us through Romans 15 to remind us of the abundant hope God offers.
Self-Control for the Addicted | Kylen Perry
Behavioral addiction doesn't just suddenly show up in our lives; it gradually creeps in without even registering on our radar. This week, Kylen Perry leads us through Psalm 141's wisdom of pursuing self-control over indulgence even when it feels so out of our reach.
Peace for the Anxious | Tyler Moffett
Emotions like fear and anxiety aren't inherently bad — they're warning lights that point to something else. But when those little alarms start going off in your head all the time, that's when they move from being a tool to an issue. This week, Tyler Moffett teaches from Psalm 46 to remind us that God is our refuge and strength so we don't always have to be on the defense.
Hope for The Depressed | Kylen Perry
We often find ourselves grappling with emotions and situations that leave us feeling out of depth. Some of us lead with our heads, while others are controlled by our hearts — but all of us need to find a healthier, gospel-centered way of navigating through our depression.
Standing Firm in a Secular World | Tyler Moffett
Many have sought the world's promises and turned up empty-handed, and while outright opposition to Christianity has slowly transitioned into curiosity, we as the Church don't have the luxury of sitting back. As Tyler Moffet walks us through 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8, we're reminded that we can't settle for fitting into a secular world — we're called to become consecrated followers of Jesus no matter the
The Dangers of False Teaching | Kylen Perry
In a world where it's easy to find someone with a comfortable opinion rather than facing hard truths, it's more important than ever to identify and flee from any voice that contradicts Scripture. This week, Kylen Perry walks us through 2 Timothy 3:1-9 to remind us not only to skillfully avoid the dangers of false teachers, but also to closely follow the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
How to Live With Honor | Kylen Perry
You can’t control when a crisis comes, but you can control your composure when it does. This week, Kylen Perry walks us through 2 Timothy 2:14-26 to show us how God instructs us to live honorably in a dishonoring day.
The End is Near | Timothy "TA" Ateek
A lot of predictions about the end times have been swirling around, and while no man knows the time or day of Jesus' return, Scripture instructs us to live as if the end is near — because it is. This week, Timothy "TA" Ateek walks us through 1 Peter 4:1-11 to show us how to live with urgency as believers.
The Way to Strength | Tyler Moffett
When Christians begin to look and respond like everyone else, it's worth asking, "Where have the strong people gone?" This week, Tyler Moffett leads us through 2 Timothy 2:1-13 to show us what Paul describes as the way to godly strength.
The Calling On Your Life | Kylen Perry
Who God Says He Is | Matt Chandler
We have to stop trying to create God in our own image — and we have to believe Him when He tells us who He is. This week, guest speaker and Lead Pastor of The Village Church, Matt Chandler, breaks down Exodus 13:14-15 to remind us that we have a holy God who is so much better than anything we could come up with.
What If I'm Just Not Attracted to Them? | Kylen Perry
How much does chemistry matter? Whether sparks are flying or feelings are falling flat in your relationship, the Bible actually has a lot to say about the types of love, and the answer might surprise you. This week, Kylen Perry walks us through Scripture to show us God's design for the way we feel and express love.
How Do I Break Up With Someone? | Kylen Perry
What do you do when it's time to call it quits? This week, Kylen Perry gives us a biblical framework for breaking up with grace. While the Bible doesn’t give us a detailed blueprint on how to break up with our significant other, it goes into great detail on how to treat one another in all circumstances.
How Far is Too Far? | Kylen Perry
It's time to rethink how we view boundaries; it's not about how far we can go, it's about viewing God as too good to get near the line. This week, Kylen Perry walks us through 1 Thessalonians 4 to remind us of God's heart to protect us through emotional, physical, and spiritual boundaries.
"How Do I Know if They're The One?" | Ben Stuart
Dating is a process you move through, not a status you sit in — so how do you move toward the next step with wisdom? This week, Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church in Washington, D.C., walks us through Genesis 24 to show us how seriously God takes marriage and whom to pursue for a lifelong commitment.
Why Does This Keep Happening to Me?
Do you find yourself burned by toxic relationships, unending lust, accidental situationships, and disapproval from those who are supposed to be in your corner? This week, Tyler Moffett points to the story of Peter in Luke 22, and we see that the Lord is not scared of our broken past, but instead He is calling us into a future of freedom.
Is Dating Supposed to be This Hard? Pt. 2 | Kylen Perry
So many of us have found dating to be less blissful than we hoped and more painful than we expected. And there’s a good reason for that: dynamics have changed, advice from so-called "experts" varies, and the world is more confusing than ever. This week, we want to make dating a little easier with some biblical truths that should change the way we navigate romantic relationships.
Is Dating Supposed to be This Hard? Pt.1 | Kylen Perry
While we all want to skip the stress and hack our way to happily ever after, you've probably been left wondering, "Is dating supposed to be this hard?" This week, Kylen Perry leads us through Scriptures that show us how to build relationships that last based on the picture given to us by the One who loved us first.
Why Am I Still Single? | Kylen Perry
Are you sick of people telling you singleness is a gift? While the Bible supports the idea that singleness is not a season of life to endure, but a season of life to embrace, we know that doesn't mean it's without its challenges. This week, Kylen Perry walks through different reasons why healthy relationships can feel so far out of reach sometimes.
Will I Ever Find Love? | Kylen Perry
We all want to find love, but a lot of us don't know where to look. This week, as we kick off our "We Need to Talk" series, Kylen Perry leads us through Genesis 2 to remind us we don't need to be married to experience connection, fulfillment, and intimacy — it's all available to us in Christ right now.
Who Jesus is to You | Dave Bruskas
Jesus is the One who gives the world around us meaning and significance — so what we believe to be true about Him matters. This week, guest speaker and executive director of discipleship, Dave Bruskas, leads us through Colossians 1 to remind us that Jesus is not just a representation of God, but God Himself, and that should change everything for us.
The Point of My Christianity | Kylen Perry
We can't settle for a cheap version of Christianity that in no way compares with the price Christ was willing to pay for us. This week, Kylen Perry leads us through Exodus 33 to show us that if Jesus made a way for us to be with God, we have to prioritize seeking His presence.
Purpose When it Feels Pointless | Tyler Moffett
Almost all frustration stems from unfulfilled expectations, but how do we react when faced with disappointment? This week, Tyler Moffett reminds us through 1 Kings 19 that zeal for the Lord does not imply a shallow pursuit when everything is going smoothly, but rather an energetic and unwavering commitment to God, even in times of trial.
Set Apart for Something More | Kylen Perry
Do you need to escape the comfort culture? In the Christian life, there are times when we voluntarily take on considerable costs for a considerable purpose.This week, Kylen Perry leads us through 2 Timothy 2 to remind us that a consecrated life is one that is uncommonly devoted.
Real Repentance | Kylen Perry
Is your repentance genuine? This week, Kylen Perry walks through 2 Corinthians 7 and challenges us to think through the difference between godly grief and worldly grief. There is no real repentance without a dramatic removal of our sin and that all starts with a brokenness over it.
A Conversation on Sexuality | Brenna Blain
A conversation usually marked by division and shame is brought to the stage as we welcomed author and modern theologian, Brenna Blain, along with Kylen Perry and Timothy "TA" Ateek, to discuss what it looks like to have a Biblical perspective on our sexuality.
The Level of Your Longing | Kylen Perry
What do you want more than the Lord? This week, Kylen Perry leads us through Isaiah 55 to remind us that pursuing anything less than the Lord will always leave us wanting more.
The First Step to Revival | Kylen Perry
As a quiet revival ripples across this generation, we have to ask — are we seeing the same change happen in our own spiritual lives? This week, Kylen Perry walks us through Hosea 10:12 to show us that before we ask for widespread revival we have to experience an inner renewal.
Do You Feel Loved? | Kylen Perry
Is it hard for you to believe God loves you? Are you living like He loves you? This week, Kylen Perry walks through Ephesians 3 to show us Paul's passionate plea for us to not just know God loves us, but for us to experience it.
Hidden Sin & Stolen Joy | Kylen Perry
You can't be the happiest version of yourself without God — so what is separating us from the happiness He provides? This week, Kylen Perry point to Psalm 32 to show us that through confession, honest sinners can have the happiest lives.
Joy When You're Hurting | Tyler Moffett
You are not disqualified from joy because of your suffering. This week, Tyler Moffett, our new Director of Discipleship, reminds us through James 1 that God can use the most broken circumstances to bring about even greater joy.
The Solution You Need | Trip Lee
Where do you turn to in a time of need? This week, guest speaker Trip Lee walks us through John 6:1-15 to remind us the size of our problems doesn’t change the source of our help.
Rediscovering Your Joy | Kylen Perry
In our world, joy seems to be a lost art — so where do we find it? This week, Kylen Perry leads us through the book of Philippians, where God gives us a roadmap to a life of excitement, joy, wonder, and delight.
A Life Lacking Joy | Kylen Perry
God wants more for your life than occasional optimism. He wants you to have and experience true joy, because He that's who He innately is. This week, we kick off our aptly named "Joy" series as Kylen Perry points to a variety of Scriptures that all lead to one conclusion — the Joy you’ve been looking for came looking for you.
How to Deal With Other People's Success | Timothy "TA" Ateek
Has your jealousy turned everyone around you into the competition? This week, our lead pastor and elder, Timothy "TA" Ateek, leads us through 1 Samuel 18 to show us how different people dealt with the future king David's success, and what it means for us to celebrate the success of those in our lives who seem to turn everything they touch to gold.
"If That's Who God is, I Don't Want Him" | Kylen Perry
How do we pick up and put back the pieces when we're suffering — and how do we reconcile that God allowed it to happen? This week, as we close out our "Deconstructed" series, Kylen Perry walks us through John 16 to remind us that God has made us a way through our suffering now and will one day remove it forever.
"I'm Disappointed With Jesus" | Kylen Perry
Two things can be true: Life can be hard and God can be good. This week, this idea is unpacked as Kylen Perry points to Matthew 11 to show us how God meets us in moments of disappointment and reminds us of His truth when we come to a crisis in our faith.
"I Don't Know What's True" | Kylen Perry
Rather than conforming our lives to the truth, we often try to conform the truth to fit our lives. This week, Kylen Perry walks us through John 18 as we see Jesus answer the question "What is truth?" — a question many of us might be asking ourselves.
"I've Been Hurt By the Church" Pt. 2 | Kylen Perry
Has your church experience felt like a bait and switch? As Kylen Perry picks back up in Matthew 23, we can be encouraged that no matter how big an issue we have with religious hypocrisy, Jesus has a bigger one — and that He has come to heal the hurt in His church.
Your Story Has A Villain | Jonathan Pokluda
What do you think of when you hear "spiritual warfare?" While it might seem like science fiction, the reality is that it's all around us — and we have to be prepared as believers. This week, guest speaker and Lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, leads us through Ephesians 6 as he reminds us that in the face of danger, we have to take up the Armor of God.
"I've Been Hurt by The Church" Pt. 1 | Kylen Perry
Sometimes what makes us doubt God's goodness is the lack of goodness we've seen in His people. So how do we overcome our hurt when it was caused by friendly fire? This week, Kylen Perry takes us through Matthew 23 to show how Jesus dealt with religious figures who leveraged their authority against the people Christ came to save.
"I Have More Doubt Than Faith" | Kylen Perry
What happens when you have doubts? This week, as we kick off our "Deconstructed" series, Kylen Perry walks us through Luke 24 to remind us that God doesn't want to build in us an unbreakable belief as much as He wants to build an unbreakable bond — and that through every doubt, we have an opportunity to love God more.
Navigating the New | Kylen Perry
The Porch Returns this week to talk about what it means to depend on the Lord while navigating the new. Our Director, Kylen Perry, points to Numbers 13-14 to remind us of key truths from Scripture that should mark our decision-making and actions as believers.
Unto Us A Child is Born | Kylen Perry
Have you lost your wonder for the Christmas season? For our "Christmas At The Porch" message, Kylen Perry reminded us of Philippians 2:6-11, where we're told we can have peace, joy, and hope in every season because Jesus reigns over all.
What Jesus Cares About | Kylen Perry
Too often, we view salvation as essential and discipleship as optional — but in Scripture, we see that it's impossible to find Jesus and not follow Him. This week, Kylen Perry takes us to Matthew 28 to remind us of our God-given purpose and role in the Great Commission.
Losing Your Love | Kylen Perry
Have we grown disenchanted in our discipleship to Jesus? This week, Kylen Perry takes us to Revelation 2 to remind us that if we've lost our love for Jesus it may be time to be reacquainted with our Savior.
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