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// SUMMARY 
We often tell ourselves that we need to be enough for God. But we do not need to add anything to the gospel in order to be accepted by God. Instead we should be asking ourselves: is Jesus enough for us? When we receive the truth of the gospel, we can rest knowing that we are already fully accepted and loved by God. 
 
// KEY TAKEAWAYS 
As believers, we can fall into believing these lies that we need to do the following in order to be enough for God: 
Lie #1: You need to do more to be enough for God (Colossians 2:16-17) 
Lie #2: You need to experience more to be enough for God (Colossians 2:18-19) 
Lie #3: You need to sacrifice more to be enough for God (Colossians 20-23) 
 
// APPLYING THE SERMON 
1. Are there areas in your life where you are striving, because you don’t feel you’re good enough for God? If so, confess this to God and ask Him to remind you of the gospel. 
2. Think about your spiritual activities over the last week, and ask yourself: Why did I do these spiritual activities? Be honest with your answer, and evaluate if you are striving to earn God’s love. 
3. Do you pursue God through experiences, or do you enjoy God and allow Him to lead you to experiencing greater intimacy with Him? 
4. What is one way you can remind yourself of the gospel this week?

// SUMMARY
We often tell ourselves that we need to be enough for God. But we do not need to add anything to the gospel in order to be accepted by God. Instead we should be asking ourselves: is Jesus enough for us? When we receive the truth of the gospel, we can rest knowing that we are already fully accepted and loved by God.

// KEY TAKEAWAYS
As believers, we can fall into believing these lies that we need to do the following in order to be enough for God:
Lie #1: You need to do more to be enough for God (Colossians 2:16-17)
Lie #2: You need to experience more to be enough for God (Colossians 2:18-19)
Lie #3: You need to sacrifice more to be enough for God (Colossians 20-23)

// APPLYING THE SERMON
1. Are there areas in your life where you are striving, because you don’t feel you’re good enough for God? If so, confess this to God and ask Him to remind you of the gospel.
2. Think about your spiritual activities over the last week, and ask yourself: Why did I do these spiritual activiti

Is Jesus Enough for You? // Colossians 2:16-23 // Watermark Community Church

//Summary 
Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, Kylen Perry, Young Adults Director, explains how Colossians 2:6-15 shows us what it means to live fully alive in Christ. Paul makes it clear in this passage that you don't need more than Jesus, you need more of Jesus. The whole fullness of deity dwells bodily in Christ, and we have been filled in Him. Therefore, those who are alive in Christ already are rooted in Him, built up in Him, established in Him and compelled to thankfulness in the truth of the gospel. In Christ, we are forgiven and fully free from regret from our past, debt for our sin, and the threat of the enemy. If you want greater maturity in life, then you need greater clarity of Christ. 
 
//Key Takeaways 
If we claim Jesus as Lord, we treat Jesus as Lord. 
The world will offer what only Jesus can give. 
Those fully forgiven should live fully free. 
 
//Discussing and Applying the Sermon Guide 
The whole fullness of God dwells bodily in Christ, and we have been filled in Him. How does that truth compel us to worship Christ and live fully alive in Him? 
What does it mean for Jesus to be Lord? In what areas of life are you tempted to be the lord of your own life instead of submitting to Him as Lord of your life? 
How does the truth that in Christ we already are rooted, built up, established and thankful in Him, shape how we live as believers? Where are you tempted to believe you need more than Christ to mature as a believer, instead of more of Christ? 
The world will always overpromise and underdeliver. Where are you tempted to find fulfillment in things that cannot give you life? 
In Christ, we are free from regret from our past, debt for our sin, and the threat of the enemy. What does it look like to live fully free in each of these areas?

//Summary 
Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, Kylen Perry, Young Adults Director, explains how Colossians 2:6-15 shows us what it means to live fully alive in Christ. Paul makes it clear in this passage that you don't need more than Jesus, you need more of Jesus. The whole fullness of deity dwells bodily in Christ, and we have been filled in Him. Therefore, those who are alive in Christ already are rooted in Him, built up in Him, established in Him and compelled to thankfulness in the truth of the gospel. In Christ, we are forgiven and fully free from regret from our past, debt for our sin, and the threat of the enemy. If you want greater maturity in life, then you need greater clarity of Christ. 
 
//Key Takeaways
If we claim Jesus as Lord, we treat Jesus as Lord.
The world will offer what only Jesus can give.
Those fully forgiven should live fully free.
 
//Discussing and Applying the Sermon Guide 
The whole fullness of God dwells bodily in Christ, and we have b

Lessons for the Living // Colossians 2:6-15 // Watermark Community Church

// Summary 
Pastor Timothy Ateek overviews how Paul's ministry in Colossians 1:24-2:5 compels us to live life in such a way now that will lead to no regrets later. Just as Jesus advanced his message through suffering for the joy set before Him, we get to more clearly display Jesus to unbelievers when we share the gospel, even if it costs us. As servants and stewards, believers have been entrusted with the mysteries of the gospel, that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, and He came to joyfully suffer for us and our salvation. Ultimately, Paul shows us that making disciples is not just about seeing people receive Christ but presenting people mature in Christ. 
 
// Key Takeaways 
Joyfully share the gospel even if it costs you 
Live the life of a servant and steward 
Make disciples 
 
// Discussing and Applying the Sermon Guide 
What does it look like for us to joyfully share the gospel even if it costs us? How does the worthiness of Christ compel us to endure hardship for the sake of the gospel advancing? 
 
Who are five people in your life that you want to share the gospel with? Take time to pray for them and consider having a spiritual conversation with them this week. 
 
Life isn't a race to the top but the bottom. No matter our job title, how can we be stewards and servants of the "mysteries of the gospel?" 
 
Paul echoes Jesus's command in Matthew 28 to make disciples and present others mature in Christ. Who is God asking you to invest your life in? What discipleship "yes" is God asking you to make time for? 
 
An indicator for spiritual maturity is deep care for others' growth in Christ, even if you've never met them. How can you incorporate praying for the unreached around the world into your weekly routines? Ask God to show how you can be part of reaching the nations for Christ.

// Summary 
Pastor Timothy Ateek overviews how Paul's ministry in Colossians 1:24-2:5 compels us to live life in such a way now that will lead to no regrets later. Just as Jesus advanced his message through suffering for the joy set before Him, we get to more clearly display Jesus to unbelievers when we share the gospel, even if it costs us. As servants and stewards, believers have been entrusted with the mysteries of the gospel, that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, and He came to joyfully suffer for us and our salvation. Ultimately, Paul shows us that making disciples is not just about seeing people receive Christ but presenting people mature in Christ. 
 
// Key Takeaways
Joyfully share the gospel even if it costs you
Live the life of a servant and steward
Make disciples 
 
// Discussing and Applying the Sermon Guide 
What does it look like for us to joyfully share the gospel even if it costs us? How does the worthiness of Christ compel us to endure hardship for the sake of the gospel a

A Life with No Regrets // Colossians 1:24-2:5 // Watermark Community Church

Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA walks us through Colossians 1:21-23 encouraging us to reassess our perspective and truly behold the gospel. 
 
// Summary 
Without Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, the chasm between us and God would remain insurmountable. Thanks be to God that, through Christ, we can experience newness of life and a restored relationship with Him. 
 
// Key Takeaways 
See who we were before Jesus 
See what our salvation cost 
See why Jesus did it 
 
// Discussing and Applying the Sermon Guide 
Do you minimize the need for God’s grace in your life? If so, take some time to process “why” with the Lord. 
Where in your life do you need to change your vantage point to behold the gospel in a new way? 
What step can you take this week to let Jesus rule and reign more fully in your heart and life?

Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA walks us through Colossians 1:21-23 encouraging us to reassess our perspective and truly behold the gospel.

// Summary
Without Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, the chasm between us and God would remain insurmountable. Thanks be to God that, through Christ, we can experience newness of life and a restored relationship with Him.

// Key Takeaways
See who we were before Jesus
See what our salvation cost
See why Jesus did it

// Discussing and Applying the Sermon Guide
Do you minimize the need for God’s grace in your life? If so, take some time to process “why” with the Lord.
Where in your life do you need to change your vantage point to behold the gospel in a new way?
What step can you take this week to let Jesus rule and reign more fully in your heart and life?

Rediscover the Beauty of the Gospel // Colossians 1:21-23 // Watermark Community Church

Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA explores what Colossians 1:15-20 says about Jesus being the purpose and point of our lives. 
 
// Summary 
Colossians 1:15-20 shows us everything that is visible and invisible was created by Jesus, through Jesus, and for Jesus, which means everything is about Jesus. He is the purpose and the point of our lives. Is Jesus the point of your life, or are you trying to find ways to “fit” Jesus into your life? 
 
// Key Takeaways 
Start looking at Jesus 
See your point and purpose in Jesus 
See your peace in Jesus 
See your place in Jesus 
See your future in Jesus 
 
// Discussing and Applying the Sermon Guide 
In what ways are you trying to fit Jesus into your life instead of surrendering your life to Him? 
Evaluate the season of life you are in. Are you looking at Jesus? If not, confess this to God, pray for forgiveness, and ask the Holy Spirit to show you what your next step is toward seeing Jesus more clearly. 
Where in your life are you not experiencing peace? How can you trust Jesus in these areas? 
Evaluate your role in the local church. Are you an active member of the church body? If not, ask God what your next step is toward making a healthy connection with your local church.

Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, TA explores what Colossians 1:15-20 says about Jesus being the purpose and point of our lives.

// Summary
Colossians 1:15-20 shows us everything that is visible and invisible was created by Jesus, through Jesus, and for Jesus, which means everything is about Jesus. He is the purpose and the point of our lives. Is Jesus the point of your life, or are you trying to find ways to “fit” Jesus into your life?

// Key Takeaways
Start looking at Jesus
See your point and purpose in Jesus
See your peace in Jesus
See your place in Jesus
See your future in Jesus

// Discussing and Applying the Sermon Guide
In what ways are you trying to fit Jesus into your life instead of surrendering your life to Him?
Evaluate the season of life you are in. Are you looking at Jesus? If not, confess this to God, pray for forgiveness, and ask the Holy Spirit to show you what your next step is toward seeing Jesus more clearly.
Where in your life are you not e

Seeing Jesus // Colossians 1:15-20 // Watermark Community Church

Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C., explores what the book of Colossians says about the knowledge of Christ and our growth in Him. 
 
SUMMARY 
In Colossians 1:3-14, Paul and Timothy highlight how the Colossians first placed their faith in Christ; and, after the Colossians came to know Christ, their faith in Him consequently became love for others. Before we get to the “doing” of the Christian life, we must understand what Christ has already done. This knowledge of Christ isn’t something Christians can ever outgrow. Instead of outgrowing the gospel, we grow in Him. 
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS: 
Christianity is both an event and a process. (Colossians 1:3-8, 12) 
There is a relationship between information and action. (Colossians 1:9) 
Colossians 1 presents 4 signs of a spiritual life. (Colossians 1:10-14) 
Fruitful work 
Increasing knowledge of God 
Empowered endurance 
Joyful gratitude 
 
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 
How often do you reflect on what Christ has already done for you? Does this truth practically impact your day-to-day life, identity, and actions? Explain. 
Would your neighbors, co-workers, classmates or friends say that you’re marked by the love of Christ? Why or why not? 
As Ben encouraged us to do, reflect on last week. Did you do anything good? Anything that wasn’t directly tied to benefiting yourself? Are you doing “good work?” Describe. 
Are you continuing to grow in your knowledge of Christ? In what subjects are you encouraged by your knowledge of Him? In what subjects would you like to increase in knowledge? Spend some time asking the Spirit to deepen your knowledge of God. 
Are the signs of spiritual life evident in your life? How do you know?

Continuing our current sermon series, A Maturing Church, Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C., explores what the book of Colossians says about the knowledge of Christ and our growth in Him.

SUMMARY
In Colossians 1:3-14, Paul and Timothy highlight how the Colossians first placed their faith in Christ; and, after the Colossians came to know Christ, their faith in Him consequently became love for others. Before we get to the “doing” of the Christian life, we must understand what Christ has already done. This knowledge of Christ isn’t something Christians can ever outgrow. Instead of outgrowing the gospel, we grow in Him.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Christianity is both an event and a process. (Colossians 1:3-8, 12)
There is a relationship between information and action. (Colossians 1:9)
Colossians 1 presents 4 signs of a spiritual life. (Colossians 1:10-14) 
Fruitful work
Increasing knowledge of God
Empowered endurance
Joyful gratitude  
 
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
How often do you

Four Signs of a Spiritual Life // Colossians 1:3-14 // Watermark Community Church

In this message, TA Ateek begins walking through Paul’s letter to the Colossian church. As Paul is encouraging the Christians to grow into maturity, may the same be true for us. 
 
Discussion Guide 
Key Takeaways 
 
The extravagance of Jesus’ work (vv. 1-2). Jesus didn’t just die to save us from hell and save us into heaven. His work is so much more extravagant than that. What Christ has accomplished is like an endless course meal. There is always more to taste, there is always more to enjoy, there is always more that can satisfy. 
 
The effect of Jesus’ rule (vv. 3-5a). Christians are “in Christ.” We are in our spiritual location every moment that we are physical location, which means our spiritual location should inform every minute of what happens in our physical location. And we aren’t just in Christ individually. We are in Christ collectively. For everyone who is in Christ, we all have differing versions of the same story. We were dead and now we are alive in Christ Jesus. We have all received the same salvation. The same Spirit lives in each one of us. We have the same heavenly Father making us brothers and sisters in Christ. What that means is what we have in common is far greater than anything we could ever differ on. 
 
The extent of Jesus’ reach (vv. 5b-8). What is happening in Colossae is happening throughout the world. That’s how contagious God’s grace in Christ is. 
 
Discussion Questions 
 
If there was a photo album of your spiritual life and relationship with the Lord, what would you see? Would you see progressive growth? Would you see any change from last year to this year? 
 
How does Paul’s story of conversion and growth in Christ encourage you? What can you learn from it? 
 
Is there a Christlike love for one another here at Watermark that is worth talking about? Is there a love in you for all the saints and not just the ones most like you? How can you grow in this area? 
 
Is there a faith and a love in our church that is worth talking about? Is it buzzworthy? Is it attractive? How can we grow? 
 
How is the Spirit leading you to respond to this message? How is he leading us to leverage our lives for the sake of the gospel?

In this message, TA Ateek begins walking through Paul’s letter to the Colossian church. As Paul is encouraging the Christians to grow into maturity, may the same be true for us.

Discussion Guide 
Key Takeaways
 
The extravagance of Jesus’ work (vv. 1-2). Jesus didn’t just die to save us from hell and save us into heaven. His work is so much more extravagant than that. What Christ has accomplished is like an endless course meal. There is always more to taste, there is always more to enjoy, there is always more that can satisfy.
 
The effect of Jesus’ rule (vv. 3-5a). Christians are “in Christ.” We are in our spiritual location every moment that we are physical location, which means our spiritual location should inform every minute of what happens in our physical location. And we aren’t just in Christ individually. We are in Christ collectively. For everyone who is in Christ, we all have differing versions of the same story. We were dead and now we are alive in Christ Jesus. We have all

Hitting a Spiritual Growth Spurt // Colossians 1:1-8 // Watermark Community Church

In this message, Marvin Walker, South Dallas Campus Pastor, talks about ignoring precise advice.

Ignoring Precise Advice | 2 Kings 5:1-17 | Watermark Community Church

Continuing the "A Bible-Revering Church" sermon series, Kylen Perry, Young Adults Director, looks at what the Bible says about ambition. Ambition is a powerful motivating force in the human experience that can either bless us or blind us depending how we handle it. It can lead us to do things no one else ever could, or it can lead you to do things no one else ever would. So he answers this question: What principles should direct our ambitions in life?

What the Bible Says About Ambition // Mark 10:35-45 // Watermark Community Church

Money determines whether we eat or not. It determines where we live or don’t live. Whether we have a lot of money or a little money, we will be tempted to make money not just important, but ultimate. And if we make money ultimate, the source of our joy and satisfaction, then according to Solomon we are headed toward a life that is frustratingly empty.

What Does the Bible Say About Money? // Ecclesiastes 5:10 - 6:6 // Watermark Community Church

God cares deeply about our physical bodies, so we should too. In this message, TA continues the series, “A Bible-Revering Church” by zooming in on what the Bible says about how God created, redeemed, and owns our physical bodies. God even has an eternal plan for our bodies, as we will be resurrected and perfected when Christ returns. But until then, our bodies are meant to glorify him as members of Christ’s own body in worship.

What Does the Bible Say About Our Bodies? // 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 // Watermark Community Church

In this message, Pastor TA continues the series, “A Bible-revering Church,” and unpacks what God says about marriage from Ephesians 5:22-33.

What Does the Bible Say About Marriage? // Ephesians 5:22-33 // Watermark Community Church

In this message, Pastor TA looks at a story where the people during Jesus’ day, who claimed to revere God’s Word, were rebuked by Jesus for how they handled God’s Word. Why? Because they were firm where Scripture was flexible and flexible where the Scripture was firm. And if we aren’t careful, we will do the same.

Jesus and the Word // Matthew 15:1-9 // Watermark Community Church

Through looking at Psalm 119:97-104, Jermaine Harrison, Students Director at Watermark, asks some questions to help us grow in treasuring God’s Word in response to his great love and saving work for us in Christ: 
 
How am I doing at honoring the Bible, holding it in high regard, treasuring it, listening to it, believing it, and living it out?

Through looking at Psalm 119:97-104, Jermaine Harrison, Students Director at Watermark, asks some questions to help us grow in treasuring God’s Word in response to his great love and saving work for us in Christ:
 
How am I doing at honoring the Bible, holding it in high regard, treasuring it, listening to it, believing it, and living it out?

The Markers of a Bible-Revering Person // Psalm 119:97 - 104 // Watermark Community Church

Timothy “TA” Ateek celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ by walking through John 11. One day everyone will die, and Jesus’ resurrection gives Christians hope that through Him death is not the end. Even though we die, we can now live because He is also the resurrecting Christ. As a result, Jesus’s resurrection gives us power now for our activity to match our identity and reality.

Easter at Watermark 2024 // John 11:17-44 // Watermark Community Church

Timothy Ateek begins a new series on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This series is meant to be a deep dive into the Holy Spirit so that the people of Watermark can more fully understand and experience the Spirit in our lives. We want to be a Spirit-led church.

Why Talk About the Holy Spirit? // John 14:16-26 // Watermark Community Church

In the third week of A Praying Church, Timothy Ateek encouraged the body to become a people who know the power, joy, and necessity of prayer.

Becoming a Praying Church // Matthew 21:12-13

Pastor TA begins a new series on a praying church. Prayer is the primary pathway to greater intimacy with God. The people who experience the greatest intimacy with God are the people who have tapped into the joy of prayer. Watermark Community Church wants to be a praying church.

Becoming A Praying Person // Matthew 6:5-9 // Watermark Community Church

In this message, Timothy Ateek walks through 1 John and challenges Christians to reflect on our lives in light of the gospel by examining what we believe, how we live, what we love, and where we live.

Born to Destroy the Works of the Devil // 1 John 2:28-3:10 // Watermark Community Church

In this message, John Elmore shows what Jesus came to do and how he came to do it. Jesus came to proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God.

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