http://www.watermark.org en no ℗ & © 2013 Watermark Community Church 720 Jesus is the King of Peace, and we can trust Him with anything that happens to us in this life. In this message, we hear from several believers who have been through great trials and heartache, yet they lean into their Savior. They have learned to trust Him more through these struggles, and they are a glorious picture of how the peace of God can reign in any circumstance. http://www.watermark.org/media/living-proof-he-is-the-king-of-peace/2606/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130519.mp3 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful." (John 14:27) The Spirit of God, the Helper, dwells with us. He is sovereign over all and He loves us, so how could we worry about anything in this world? The peace of God should rest on those who trust Him. http://www.watermark.org/media/peace/2599/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130512.mp3 Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner "What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!' I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." (Luke 15:4-7) http://www.watermark.org/media/a-living-picture-of-luke-154-7-baptism-celebration-2013/2590/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130505.mp3 Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner A conversation about hope, life, work, and parenting. http://www.watermark.org/media/todd-wagner-and-phil-vischer-creator-of-veggie-tales-and-whats-in-the-bible/2591/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130503_vischer_interview.mp3 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner and Phil Vischer "He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him." (John 14:21). Is Jesus saying that I must be obedient in order for Him to love me? How does this verse fit with verses like Ephesians 2:8-9 that say we are saved by grace through faith alone? If we really celebrate God's love we will walk in the will of God because we trust Him. A love that doesn't labor is lunacy and lifeless. http://www.watermark.org/media/the-lifeless-lunacy-of-love-without-labor/2584/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130428.mp3 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner "We love because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19) How do you know Christ is your lover and your King? When your life is defined by obedience and relationship with God (the Father, the Son, and the Spirit). Now, we will surely fall and disobey, but do not let your heart be troubled! Sinners on their way to glorification can be strong through repentance and reconciliation as they rely on the person of the Holy Spirit and continue in the faith! Rely on the Helper to cultivate a new heart in you, that your life would honor the Father. http://www.watermark.org/media/the-holy-spirit-is-with-those-who-believe/2578/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130421_2.mp3 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father." (John 14:12) We who believe will do great works through Christ. Believers, are you living lives that bring glory to your Savior? Are you living faithfully for Him, and are you surrounded by stories of God moving people from darkness to light? If not, you need to ask yourself if you are an irregular believer or if you believe at all. Follow Him! http://www.watermark.org/media/the-greater-works-of-those-who-believe/2563/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130414.mp3 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner Are you weary and troubled? Take heart! Jesus is the source of peace in all circumstances and is in control, marching forward with His plan. Through the person of Christ, we have been delivered from the penalty and the power of sin - He experienced our trouble so that we could live peacefully in His provision! Now trust Him to continually deliver us from the presence of sin in our lives. Believers, He died so that we may live life now, not only after we are gone from the earth. Do you know the power of His work today? http://www.watermark.org/media/take-heart-the-difference-between-jesus-trouble-and-ours/2549/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130407.mp3 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner All great stories point to the ultimate story. We see Christ in the stories of the Old Testament, in classic fairy tails, and even in box office blockbusters. We are drawn to redemption stories and they are all just a picture of the greatest redemption story ever told: Jesus defeating death and redeeming us to Himself! He is risen indeed! http://www.watermark.org/media/the-greatest-story-ever-told/2529/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130331.mp3 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner As we prepare our hearts for Easter we take a look at 7 characters from the crucifixion story. We often focus on the good news of easter, and we can easily forget the great price that was paid for our salvation. As we take a glimpse through the eyes of these biblical characters , let's reflect on this tragic but essential part of the Easter story. http://www.watermark.org/media/good-friday-service/2528/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130329.mp3 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Blake Holmes The story of Jonah teaches us about the mercy and the justice of God. We must be careful not to confuse our idea of justice with the Lord's true justice. When we truly understand what will happen to the enemies of God we must do everything we can to push them toward the God's mercy. We must forgive our enemies for we have been forgiven. http://www.watermark.org/media/jonah-the-whale/2520/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130324.mp3 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner As a follower of Christ do you stand out from the world because of your continual dependence on God? In Daniel 6 we see Daniel stand out and stand firm in his trust of God in spite of the persecution he was receiving. His faithfulness to God caused others to stand amazed at the faithfulness of God. http://www.watermark.org/media/daniel-the-lions-den/2515/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130317.mp3 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Jonathan Pokluda The story of David and Goliath is an excellent picture of courage. In Goliath, we see a man whose courage comes from his trust in his own abilities. In David, we see a man whose courage comes from the power and faithfulness of his God. It isn’t enough to be brave, but we must be brave because we serve and trust an all powerful God. http://www.watermark.org/media/david-goliath/2508/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130310.mp3 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Jonathan Pokluda Through the flood we see an example of God’s hatred for sin and the extents he will go in order to destroy it. But we also see his faithfulness. We see that god will always keep his promises, and through His grace He always provides provision for His people to escape the coming wrath. God is patient and gracious with us. May we trust Him like Noah did. http://www.watermark.org/media/the-flood/2489/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130303.mp3 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Jonathan Pokluda Todd shares the vision of Watermark at the new Watermark Fort Worth campus on their first Sunday meeting together. http://www.watermark.org/media/fort-worth-first-sunday/2502/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/fw_20130303.mp3 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner The fall of man is not just a children's story, but an historical account that teaches us a great deal about God, the accuser, and us. The great temptation is to make ourselves ultimate, to put ourselves in the middle when Christ is the true center of the universe. We must trust God in our temptation, in our sin, and for our redemption. http://www.watermark.org/media/the-fall/2460/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130224.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Jonathan Pokluda We weren't meant to do this alone! We must surround ourselves with Spirit filled believers who can speak wisdom into our situation. For "where there is no guidance the people fall, but in the abundance of counselors there is victory" (Proverbs 11:14). http://www.watermark.org/media/together-is-better-with-god-and-angel-armies/2450/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130217.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner Even greater than "Remembering When" is the challenge to "Imagine If". Imagine if our marriages caused the world to ask why our marriages were different. In this session, you will be challenged to imagine what our relationships and world would be like if we lived out our marriages in a way that caused the world to believe in Christ. http://www.watermark.org/media/main-session-4a---an-uncommon-challenge/2469/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/marriage_20130216_todd.mp3 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner Does God really have anything to say about sex in the context of marriage? During this breakout, John & Pam McGee will have a candid discussion about how Christians should approach sex, handling differences in desire, barriers to physical intimacy and what to do about them, what is in bounds and out of bounds in the bedroom, what is the best position for Christians (just kidding we won't discuss this), and steps you can take to improve your sex life. http://www.watermark.org/media/smoking-hot-monogamy-how-christians-can-have-an-uncommon-sex-life/2471/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/marriage_20130216_sex.mp3 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 John and Pam McGee Family is God's ordained means through which we will raise up the next generation of leaders. So our role as parents is crucial for the future of the Church and our society. As in all things we must lead ourselves well for our kids will rarely fail to do what we do. Extraordinary disciples do not come from ordinary homes. http://www.watermark.org/media/the-riddle-of-parenting-why-its-not-about-the-kids/2444/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130210.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner Every marital problem is a spiritual problem. We see in John 13:34-35 that it is impossible for two Spirit filled people to have anything other than a great relationship. So why do we still have problems in our marriage if we are redeemed in Christ? We must daily yield ourselves in humility to Jesus and constantly be filled with the Spirit. http://www.watermark.org/media/rescued-reconciled-and-reengaged-marriage-and-the-mission/2438/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130203_2.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner How does your home look behind closed doors? We must be committed to leading ourselves in godliness before we can lead our families. It is impossible to be committed to the Lord and His purposes and not be radically committed to making disciples in your home. http://www.watermark.org/media/why-every-home-ought-to-be-a-home-school/2427/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130127_2.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner If you are part of the body of Jesus Christ then you are a missionary, an alien in this world. We must remember that no matter where we are we are on mission. The ones who are faithful on mission around the world are the same ones who are faithful here. http://www.watermark.org/media/aliens-and-strangers-on-mission-reclaiming-the-m-word/2421/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130120_2.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner Do you take your commitments too lightly? The things we commit to and our follow through with them matter to God. We as Christ followers should be known for our reliability and honesty. We should keep our word even when it hurts. http://www.watermark.org/media/a-beautiful-commitment/2401/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130113.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Jonathan Pokluda A prevailing phrase in American culture is "follow your passion". However, scripture screams "Don't follow your passions! Follow Jesus!" It is our nature to follow our passions, but we must be intentional about pursuing Christ. http://www.watermark.org/media/follow-jesus-not-your-passions/2400/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20130106.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner How have you grown in your relationship with Christ? As we come into the new year let us not just set goals for fitness and finances, but let us make spiritual goals. Are you more like Christ than you were a year ago? Let's spur each other on to look more like Jesus! http://www.watermark.org/media/from-the-bunny-slope-to-double-black-taking-the-next-step-in-your-relationship-with-christ/2393/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121230.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Blake Holmes We the church of Christ are a broken people who have been healed. Christ came into this dark world to rescue us from the destruction we brought upon ourselves. "For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ." (2 Corinthians 5:21) http://www.watermark.org/media/the-radical-rescue-that-is-christmas/2392/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121224.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner In light of the horrific event in Newtown we take some time to remember who Jesus is and why we can still sing. He is the light of the world amidst this darkness. "'Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me'" (John 14:1) http://www.watermark.org/media/darkness-in-newtown-and-the-light-of-the-world/2386/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121216.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner As followers of Christ we should set the curve in the way that we love others. "'By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.'" (John 13:35) Our love should not be average we should look different: "they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world" (1 Peter 2:12). http://www.watermark.org/media/no-mean-love/2377/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121209_2.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner How can great leaders and teachers in the faith seemingly fall away from the truth? We worship a sovereign God and He uses wicked men to fulfill His purposes. Jesus was not surprised by the wicked deed of Judas. On the contrary, He used it to accomplish the greatest act in history. http://www.watermark.org/media/the-sovereignty-of-god-in-the-sabotage-of-judas/2370/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121202.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner We all want to be apart of something greater than ourselves. If you are a follower of Christ you are an agent on the greatest mission! We must never stop praying. We must keep our eyes open to every opportunity to share the truth of the gospel. http://www.watermark.org/media/state-of-union-agents-on-mission/2354/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121125.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Jonathan Pokluda Are we a nation in crisis? God's solution is to build up His church. God builds royalty from refugee bricks, and we His bricks resist temptation, respect His authority, and represent Christ well. http://www.watermark.org/media/state-of-union-a-built-up-nation/2349/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121118.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Jonathan Pokluda If we grasp this passage in John we won't need any more instruction and our life will be a source of glory. We see a picture of Jesus' service to us through the washing of the disciples feet. Jesus lowered Himself to wash the unclean feet of the disciples which is a picture of how He lowered Himself from heaven to wash us with the blood of His cross. This truth should grip our hearts and compel us to worship our King. http://www.watermark.org/media/when-jesus-took-up-the-towel-and-loved-us-to-the-uttermost/2339/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121111.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Todd Wagner What is the role of the church in American politics? As Christians we are blessed with the opportunity to influence our government toward righteousness through voting. This action alone is not enough though. We must continue to be the church, and invest in the people of our nation. The state of our political system represents the state of our nation, so the biggest influence in government we the church can make is by investing in the people of the nation. http://www.watermark.org/media/the-politics-of-the-gospel/2325/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121104.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner "A man who hardens his neck after much reproof will suddenly be broken beyond remedy." (Proverbs 29:1) Is your heart hardened toward the truth of the gospel, or do you receive it with gladness? Jesus said "He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day." (John 12:48) Will you be a good example or a horrible warning? http://www.watermark.org/media/israel-and-you-a-good-example-or-a-horrible-warning/2311/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121028.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner If you want to see God then you need to look at Jesus who is the physical representation of God's nature. His purpose in coming to earth was to reveal the glory of God through humiliating Himself to death on a tree. Some will respond with awe, and others will reject it (2 Corinthians 2:14-16). How will you respond? http://www.watermark.org/media/for-this-purpose-he-came-unveiling-gods-glory-in-his-humiliation/2303/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121021.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner In this message, we take a quick look back at where we have been over the last 42 weeks in John. As we continue in John, we are challenged to live in the truth that is revealed and work out our salvation with fear and trembling. http://www.watermark.org/media/john-where-weve-been-and-our-intention-moving-forward/2290/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121014.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner This week is a celebration of how God has provided through His body through the last several years at Watermark. Now that that there is "More Than Enough," Todd reminds us that we should continue to do what we have done all along: make disciples! http://www.watermark.org/media/a-celebration-of-what-god-has-done-and-a-reminder-of-our-role-now-that-there-is-more-than-enough/2276/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20121007.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner William Lane Craig joins Todd Wagner in a discussion about faith. Dr. Craig (of ReasonableFaith.org) answers several questions that skeptics of the Christian faith often raise such as is the Bible reliable, does God exist, and if God is good then why is there evil in the world. http://www.watermark.org/media/our-reasonable-faith-a-conversation-and-a-charge/2263/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120930.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 William Lane Craig, Todd Wagner Todd kicks off the event by describing what is and is not apologetics. He emphasizes the importance of apologetics for believers not just as an intellectual pursuit, but as a way to lovingly give an account for our faith. We should be ready to give an account for the hope that is in us. (1 Peter 3:15) http://www.watermark.org/media/the-importance-of-apologetics-for-every-believer-and-every-church/2278/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120929_talk1.mp3 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner Greg explores some common objections to Christianity and religion in general. Some of the topics discussed are the lack of scientific evidence for a soul, relativistic truth, religious truth, misunderstandings about faith, and the tendency to attack the believer rather than the belief. http://www.watermark.org/media/bad-arguments-against-religion/2294/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120929_talk2.mp3 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Greg Koukl http://www.watermark.org/media/how-badly-did-the-early-scribes-corrupt-the-new-testament/2305/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120929_talk3.mp3 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Dan Wallace http://www.watermark.org/media/if-god-exists-why-does-he-allow-evil/2321/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120929_talk4.mp3 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Frank Turek http://www.watermark.org/media/defense-and-offense-the-call-to-care-for-culture/2322/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120929_talk5.mp3 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 John Stonestreet http://www.watermark.org/media/the-end-of-reason-a-response-to-the-new-atheists/2323/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120929_talk6.mp3 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Ravi Zacharias http://www.watermark.org/media/richard-dawkins-on-arguments-for-gods-existence/2324/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120929_talk7.mp3 Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 William Lane Craig http://www.watermark.org/media/jesus-has-a-wife-and-you-should-be-as-committed-to-her-as-he-is/2249/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120923.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner A disciple is someone fully committed to loving and following Christ. It isn't something you simply add to your life--it transforms every aspect of your life. In order to live a life of discipleship we must love God first and love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:36-40). http://www.watermark.org/media/the-single-mindedness-of-a-disciple/2235/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120916.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Kyle Thompson "There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death." (Proverbs 14:12) God's Word is truth and it must inform our counsel to others or we lead them down the path of destruction. His word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105). Let the words of our mouth always be filled with the truth of God. http://www.watermark.org/media/dont-be-a-fool-before-god-have-your-mouth-full-of-the-word-of-god/2223/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120909.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Todd Wagner Stewardship needs some new PR. For many, the life of a faithful steward is one of constraining budgets, emergency fund goals and coupons. What if this is short-sited? What if the evidence of faithful stewardship is not seen in your spending plan, your emergency fund and the fact you buy generic brand tortilla chips? If this is not the best evidence of faithful stewardship, then what is the best evidence? Listen and find out. http://www.watermark.org/media/the-evidence-of-stewardship/2216/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/Wccaudio/20120902.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Adam Tarnow