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All of us experience suffering. Our broken world brings loss of health, death, divorce, prodigal children, financial troubles, job loss, and so on. God sees it all. He allows suffering and redeems it so that it may be a gift to our faith. John Elmore walks us through 1 Peter 4:12-19 on navigating the inevitable suffering that will come as we abide in Christ.

Trusting in the Suffering // 1 Peter 4:12-19 // Watermark Community Church

If Jesus told you exactly when He would return, what, if anything, would change in your life? Listen to Timothy “TA” Ateek walk through 1 Peter 4 and give five keys to living like the end is near. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9620-the-end-is-near-1-peter-4-1-11. 
 
Scripture References: Isaiah 53:10: Romans 12:18 
 
Discussion Questions and Applying the Sermon: 
• How often do you seek the Lord’s will instead of your own? How can you encourage more of that in your life starting this week? 
• Where in your life do you see opposition to your faith? Do you view this opposition as encouraging or discouraging? 
• If you knew Jesus was coming back in one year, what prayers would you pray? Journal them out and share them with your community. 
• Is there a brother or sister in Christ who you need to address conflict with? Set a time to have that conversation with them. 
• Do you operate as a consumer of your local church, or as a vital part of the body? How can you grow and serve more intentionally in your church, so that Jesus is glorified? 
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At Watermark Community Church we are transformed by Christ, to love like Christ. Located in Dallas, TX.

If Jesus told you exactly when He would return, what, if anything, would change in your life? Listen to Timothy “TA” Ateek walk through 1 Peter 4 and give five keys to living like the end is near. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9620-the-end-is-near-1-peter-4-1-11.

Scripture References: Isaiah 53:10: Romans 12:18

Discussion Questions and Applying the Sermon:
• How often do you seek the Lord’s will instead of your own? How can you encourage more of that in your life starting this week?
• Where in your life do you see opposition to your faith? Do you view this opposition as encouraging or discouraging?
• If you knew Jesus was coming back in one year, what prayers would you pray? Journal them out and share them with your community.
• Is there a brother or sister in Christ who you need to address conflict with? Set a time to have that conversation with them.
• Do you operate as a consumer of your local church, or as a vital part of the body? How can you grow and serve mor

The End Is Near // 1 Peter 4:1-11 // Watermark Community Church

Have you ever felt alone, left out, or mocked because of your faith? Jesus’s victory over sin and death offers us hope in our present suffering and secures our glorious future with Him. Blake Holmes walks through 1 Peter 3:18-22, encouraging us to live a life of holiness in all circumstances. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9619-what-christ-accomplished-through-his-death-burial-and-resurrection-1-peter-3-18-22#guide. 
#biblicaltruth #biblestudy #bible #scripture #study #Holiness #Truth #1PeterSeries #Encouragement #faith #christianity #christian #christianlife #fyp #equipping #biblestudytools #SermonNotes #sermon #sermonseries 
 
Scripture References: Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Matthew 7:1; Mark 16:19 
 
Discussion Questions and Applying the Sermon: 
• When have you felt alone, left out, or mocked because of your convictions and faith in Christ? How did you respond? 
• What are some of the voices of shame you hear? Do you believe you are forgiven and free from that shame through Christ? How can your community help you fight these lies? 
 
 
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At Watermark Community Church we are transformed by Christ, to love like Christ. Located in Dallas, TX.

Have you ever felt alone, left out, or mocked because of your faith? Jesus’s victory over sin and death offers us hope in our present suffering and secures our glorious future with Him. Blake Holmes walks through 1 Peter 3:18-22, encouraging us to live a life of holiness in all circumstances. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9619-what-christ-accomplished-through-his-death-burial-and-resurrection-1-peter-3-18-22#guide.
#biblicaltruth #biblestudy #bible #scripture #study #Holiness #Truth #1PeterSeries #Encouragement #faith #christianity #christian #christianlife #fyp #equipping #biblestudytools #SermonNotes #sermon #sermonseries 

Scripture References: Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Matthew 7:1; Mark 16:19

Discussion Questions and Applying the Sermon:
• When have you felt alone, left out, or mocked because of your convictions and faith in Christ? How did you respond?
• What are some of the voices of shame you hear? Do you believe you are forgiven and free from that 

What Christ Accomplished Through His Death, Burial, and Resurrection // 1 Peter 3:18-22

Oren Martin walks us through 1 Peter, giving evidence for why relationships and suffering are primary ways we can share the gospel with others. Specifically, our relationships with believers, relationships with non-believers, and times of suffering need to be understood as opportunities to share our hope in Jesus Christ. 
 
Scripture References: 1 Peter 3:8-17, Romans 8:22; Galatians 6:2; Ephesians 4:32; Matthew 5:11; 1 Peter 1:15; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Peter 5:10; Romans 8:31 
 
Discussion Questions and Applying the Sermon: 
• Are you living a life that demands a question? How can your life look different than the world? 
• How can your relationships with believers and unbelievers display your hope in Christ? 
• If you’ve been treated poorly for being a Christian, how did you respond? How can you respond in a way that displays your hope in Christ? 
• Reflect on who you are now in Christ and what you’ve been set free from. Who can you share your hope in Jesus with this week? 
 
#suffering #hardships #Evangelism #hope #gospel #truth #biblicaltruth #biblestudy #scripture 
 
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At Watermark Community Church we are transformed by Christ, to love like Christ. Located in Dallas, TX.

Oren Martin walks us through 1 Peter, giving evidence for why relationships and suffering are primary ways we can share the gospel with others. Specifically, our relationships with believers, relationships with non-believers, and times of suffering need to be understood as opportunities to share our hope in Jesus Christ. 

Scripture References: 1 Peter 3:8-17, Romans 8:22; Galatians 6:2; Ephesians 4:32; Matthew 5:11; 1 Peter 1:15; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Peter 5:10; Romans 8:31

Discussion Questions and Applying the Sermon:
• Are you living a life that demands a question? How can your life look different than the world?
• How can your relationships with believers and unbelievers display your hope in Christ?
• If you’ve been treated poorly for being a Christian, how did you respond? How can you respond in a way that displays your hope in Christ?
• Reflect on who you are now in Christ and what you’ve been set free from. Who can you share your hope in Jesus with this week?

#sufferin

Hope in Jesus on Display // 1 Peter 3:8-17 // Watermark Community Church

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The Key to a Better Marriage // 1 Peter 3:1-7 // Watermark Community Church

God’s truth dispels the lies of our false identities so we can be secure in who we are and know how to live as we follow God. Listen as John Elmore shares from 1 Peter 2 the truth of our identity, calling, and Jesus’s example for our lives. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9616-gods-identity-calling-and-example-for-you. 
 
Scripture Reference: Acts 14:23; 1 Thessalonians 3:3; Philippians 1:29; Galatians 2:20; Mark 10:45; Matthew 16:13-23; James 5:16; Psalm 121:1-8 
 
Discussing and Applying the Sermon: 
- What fake identity are you holding on to? Confess it to your community this week. 
- Do you seek to serve or be served in your relationships with others? 
- How can you “do good” this week in your workplace or at home? 
- What are you suffering through right now? Does your community know that you are suffering? How might you be able to help someone in your community who is suffering this week? 
 
#Church #CommunityChurch #Community #Faith #Suffering #identity #jesuschrist #biblicaltruth #bible #biblestudy #sundaysermon 
 
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At Watermark Community Church we are transformed by Christ, to love like Christ. Located in Dallas, TX.

God’s truth dispels the lies of our false identities so we can be secure in who we are and know how to live as we follow God. Listen as John Elmore shares from 1 Peter 2 the truth of our identity, calling, and Jesus’s example for our lives. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9616-gods-identity-calling-and-example-for-you.

Scripture Reference: Acts 14:23; 1 Thessalonians 3:3; Philippians 1:29; Galatians 2:20; Mark 10:45; Matthew 16:13-23; James 5:16; Psalm 121:1-8

Discussing and Applying the Sermon:
- What fake identity are you holding on to? Confess it to your community this week.
- Do you seek to serve or be served in your relationships with others?
- How can you “do good” this week in your workplace or at home?
- What are you suffering through right now? Does your community know that you are suffering? How might you be able to help someone in your community who is suffering this week?

#Church #CommunityChurch #Community #Faith #Suffering #identity #jesuschrist #biblic

God’s Identity, Calling, and Example for You // 1 Peter 2:13-25 // Watermark Community Church

Are you at the right church? How do you even know? With Scripture from 1 Peter 2:4-12, here are six questions you should ask regarding church. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9615-how-to-find-the-right-church-1-peter-2-4-12#guide. 
 
Scripture References: Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Peter 2:5 
 
Discussing and Applying the Sermon: 
1. Understand that we all have room to grow – where can you specifically pray to change? 
2. Pray for the churches in Dallas and our nation to be healthy, Christ-centered churches. 
3. A healthy church is made of healthy people. Ask these questions with your community group: 
- Are you all about Jesus? 
- Are you all in? 
- Is the Spirit moving in your life? 
- Are you full of hope? 
- Are you living on mission each day? 
- Are you being authentic? 
 
#Bible #churchcommunity #church #community #biblestudy #biblical #churchonline #jesus #christianity 
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At Watermark Community Church we are transformed by Christ, to love like Christ. Located in Dallas, TX.

Are you at the right church? How do you even know? With Scripture from 1 Peter 2:4-12, here are six questions you should ask regarding church. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9615-how-to-find-the-right-church-1-peter-2-4-12#guide.

Scripture References: Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Peter 2:5

Discussing and Applying the Sermon:
1. Understand that we all have room to grow – where can you specifically pray to change?
2. Pray for the churches in Dallas and our nation to be healthy, Christ-centered churches.
3. A healthy church is made of healthy people. Ask these questions with your community group:
- Are you all about Jesus?
- Are you all in?
- Is the Spirit moving in your life?
- Are you full of hope?
- Are you living on mission each day?
- Are you being authentic?

#Bible #churchcommunity #church #community #biblestudy #biblical #churchonline #jesus #christianity 
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Learn more about Watermark Community Church and our weekly gatherings at https://www.watermark.

How To Find The Right Church // 1 Peter 2:4-12 // Watermark Community Church

Are you growing spiritually? How can you measure your spiritual growth? Spiritual growth is measured not by external performance, but by an inner transformation of our hearts. 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 shows us three indicators of spiritual growth: love for others, hatred for sin, and hunger for truth. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9614-3-indicators-of-spiritual-growth-1-peter-1-22-2-3. 
 
Additional Scripture: 1 John 4:19; Isaiah 40:6-8; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 1:18; Romans 5:8; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 John 4:10-11 
 
Discussing and Applying the Sermon 
1. How are you doing at loving other people? Is there anyone you find hard to love? Why is that? 
2. Do you tend to be someone who is “all truth”—speaking the truth without love—or “all love,” seeking to affirm everyone without speaking truth? 
3. How can you better speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)? 
4. Which of the five relationship killers above do you need to get rid of? Why do you do those things? 
 
#loveothers #love #loveandtruth #truth #biblicaltruth #biblestudy #1peter #sermonseries #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #faith #jesus 
 
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At Watermark Community Church we are transformed by Christ, to love like Christ. Located in Dallas, TX.

Are you growing spiritually? How can you measure your spiritual growth? Spiritual growth is measured not by external performance, but by an inner transformation of our hearts. 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 shows us three indicators of spiritual growth: love for others, hatred for sin, and hunger for truth. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9614-3-indicators-of-spiritual-growth-1-peter-1-22-2-3.

Additional Scripture: 1 John 4:19; Isaiah 40:6-8; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 1:18; Romans 5:8; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 John 4:10-11

Discussing and Applying the Sermon
1. How are you doing at loving other people? Is there anyone you find hard to love? Why is that?
2. Do you tend to be someone who is “all truth”—speaking the truth without love—or “all love,” seeking to affirm everyone without speaking truth?
3. How can you better speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)?
4. Which of the five relationship killers above do you need to get rid of? Why do you do those things?

#loveothers #love #loveandtr

3 Indicators of Spiritual Growth // 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 // Watermark Community Church

We have a tendency to forget what God has done in our lives. We often rationalize and embrace our sin more than actively fight against it, or we find life in other things outside of Jesus. To reorder our lives around truth, we must first reorder our lives around the Word of God. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9613-battling-spiritual-amnesia-1-peter-1-13-21#guide. 
 
Scripture References: Psalm 34:5; Ephesians 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:10 
 
Discussing and Applying the Sermon: 
1. When was the last time you thought about heaven? What is waiting for you in eternity? 
2. What in your life is out of sync with God’s family value of holiness? 
3. Spend time meditating on God’s holiness this week. How can you respond to God with appropriate fear? 
 
#heaven #holiness #sermon #jesus #biblicaltruth #fearofgod #holiness #watermarkcommunitychurch #churchcommunity #dallastx #eternalife #salvation #faith #christianity 
 
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At Watermark Community Church we are transformed by Christ, to love like Christ. Located in Dallas, TX.

We have a tendency to forget what God has done in our lives. We often rationalize and embrace our sin more than actively fight against it, or we find life in other things outside of Jesus. To reorder our lives around truth, we must first reorder our lives around the Word of God. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9613-battling-spiritual-amnesia-1-peter-1-13-21#guide.

Scripture References: Psalm 34:5; Ephesians 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:10

Discussing and Applying the Sermon:
1. When was the last time you thought about heaven? What is waiting for you in eternity?
2. What in your life is out of sync with God’s family value of holiness?
3. Spend time meditating on God’s holiness this week. How can you respond to God with appropriate fear?

#heaven #holiness #sermon #jesus #biblicaltruth #fearofgod #holiness #watermarkcommunitychurch #churchcommunity #dallastx #eternalife #salvation #faith #christianity 

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Battling Spiritual Amnesia // 1 Peter 1:13-21 // Watermark Community Church

What is a right theology of suffering? We will all face different trials in life, but God can use your suffering for your good and His glory. 1 Peter 1:3-12 shows us that we can praise God and have joy in suffering because we have the hope of ages.

Praise in Present Suffering // 1 Peter 1:3-12 // Watermark Community Church

The Christian life is a race. One of the keys to running the Christian race well is never forgetting who you are. Timothy “TA” Ateek unpacks 1 Peter 1:1-2 to show us how God has set His affections on us. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9611-remember-who-you-are-1-peter-1-1-2.

Remember Who You Are // 1 Peter 1:1-2 // Watermark Community Church

Simple obedience to the Lord can lead to eternally significant moments. Specifically, there is joy in loving unbelievers like Christ. As you are transformed by Christ, the hope is that people will taste the love of Christ simply by being in a relationship with you.

To Love Like Christ // John 4:1-42 // Watermark Community Church

The birth of Jesus was a gift from God to the world. How you respond to that gift matters. Some people need to investigate Jesus to learn who He was and why He matters. For others, the next step is to receive Jesus and accept the gift of eternal life. And if you are already following Him, you should behold Jesus, be captivated by His goodness, and be moved to gratitude and worship.

Christmas Eve 2022 // John 1:1-14 // Watermark Community Church

The Bible is a story of promise and fulfillment with waiting in between. In our Made series, we have been walking through Genesis 1-3, from the beauty of creation to the devastation of sin entering the world. So how do we respond to our broken world? Oren Martin walks us through how to trust in God’s promises and put our hope in our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Made for a New World // Isaiah 11:1-16 // Watermark Community Church

We are in a war, and that war is already won. Yet, the unseen spiritual battle rages on. During this Christmas season it is crucial to understand and remember that we were made to be saved. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9463-made-to-be-saved-genesis-3-15-21-24.

Made to Be Saved // Genesis 3:15, 21-24 // Watermark Community Church

God created us to work. It was part of His good and perfect design for humanity (Genesis 2:15). However, because of sin, work is now under the curse and is not what God intended it to be. Timothy “TA” Ateek walks us through the effects of the curse on our work in Genesis 3:17-19 and the ways we can still glorify God through our jobs in Colossians 3:22-24.

Made to Work // Genesis 3:17-19 // Watermark Community Church

Sin is inevitable; therefore, forgiveness is essential. Forgiveness must flow from us as we live out the gospel in the way we handle sin and conflict in our relationships. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9461-made-to-gospel-our-relationships.

Made to Gospel Our Relationships // Genesis 3:12-13 // Watermark Community Church

Genesis 3:7-11 shows us when shame entered the human experience. How does shame shape how we view ourselves and how we live? Timothy “TA” Ateek walks us through how God’s grace is greater than our failures, guilt, and shame.

Made for a World Without Shame // Genesis 3:7-11 // Watermark Community Church

We live in a broken world with an enemy, Satan, who lies to us about God and His goodness. Satan’s tactics in Genesis 3 are the same ones he uses today. He wants us to question God’s instruction, understate sin’s consequences, be intrigued by sin’s offering, and be trapped in shame. The way to quit falling for Satan’s lies is to be filled with God’s truth.

Made for a Different World // Genesis 3:1-7 // Watermark Community Church

Everything that happens in Genesis is an overflow of the goodness of God, and the creation of marriage is no exception. Timothy “TA” Ateek walks us through the story of how God made marriage in Genesis 2:18-25 and how God embeds in the story five ways we can experience His goodness in marriage. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/message/9458-made-for-relationships-marriage-genesis-2-18-25.

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