Deep Water Church

09/06/2026

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Scripture reveals God as Jehovah Rapha—the Lord who heals, but the Bible's understanding of healing is bigger than simply the removal of physical illness. God cares about our bodies, but He also desires to restore our hearts, relationships, faith, and lives.

In Exodus 15, the Israelites encounter bitter water in the wilderness. God provides for them and reveals Himself as the One who heals. Centuries later, Jesus demonstrates God's compassion and healing power as He touches the sick and restores those who are suffering. Matthew 8 points us to Jesus as the fulfillment of Isaiah's promise of a suffering servant who bears our sicknesses and carries our diseases.

But Scripture also gives us a deeper perspective on suffering. James teaches that trials can produce perseverance and spiritual maturity, while Peter reminds us that Christ bore our sins on the cross so that we could live differently. And in Mark 8, Jesus makes clear that following Him includes taking up our cross and surrendering our lives to Him.

In this message, we'll explore:
* What the name Jehovah Rapha reveals
* How God can work in our lives even when healing doesn't come in the way or timing we expect
* How trials can produce perseverance, maturity, and deeper faith
* Why following Jesus means trusting Him even when the road includes suffering and sacrifice

God is our healer, but Christian faith doesn't promise that we will never experience sickness, suffering, or pain. Instead, it gives us a God who meets us in our suffering, gives us strength in our trials, and ultimately promises complete restoration in Christ.

Jehovah Rapha is not simply the God who can make us well; He is the God who makes us whole. In Jesus, we see the healer who touches the broken, carries our sin, walks with us through suffering, and leads us toward ultimate restoration.

08/31/2026

Life can sometimes feel like a battle. We face spiritual opposition, temptation, discouragement, fear, and circumstances that seem bigger than our ability to handle them. But Scripture reminds us that we don't fight these battles in our own strength. Our victory comes from the Lord.

In Exodus 17, Israel is attacked by the Amalekites. While Joshua leads the army into battle, Moses stands on the hill with the staff of God raised in his hands. As long as Moses' hands are raised, Israel prevails—but when he becomes tired and his hands fall, the battle begins to turn. Aaron and Hur come alongside him and hold up his hands until the battle is won. Afterward, Moses builds an altar and names it Jehovah Nissi—"The Lord Is My Banner." The victory belongs to God.

Ephesians 6, reminds us that our struggle is ultimately spiritual and that we need the armor of God to stand firm. And Galatians 6:2 calls us to "carry each other's burdens" as we follow Christ together. Sometimes we need someone else to hold up our arms and sometimes we hold up the arms of others.

There will be times when your arms grow tired. There will be battles when you don't feel strong enough to keep standing. That's why we need one another. And ultimately, that's why we need God.

Jehovah Nissi reminds us that the banner over our lives is not our own ability, courage, or strength. The Lord is our victory. He gives us what we need to stand, and He gives us one another so that we don't have to stand alone.

Join us as we continue Known: The Names of God, discovering the God who fights for His people, gives us strength to stand, and calls us to lift one another up when the battle gets difficult.

Life can sometimes feel like a battle. We face spiritual opposition...

08/16/2026

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What does it mean for God to be our Shepherd?

Throughout Scripture, the image of a shepherd reveals a God who does more than simply watch over His people. He leads us when we don't know where to go, provides what we need, searches for us when we wander, protects us when we are vulnerable, and brings us back when we lose our way.

Psalm 23 begins with the declaration, "The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need." Jesus continues this picture in John 10 when He declares that He is the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep, calls them by name, protects them, and ultimately lays down His life for them.

In this message, we'll explore:
* What it means to know God as our Shepherd
* How God provides, leads, restores, and protects His people
* How sin causes us to wander like sheep, and how God pursues us
* What the parable of the lost sheep reveals about God's relentless love
* Why Jesus, the Good Shepherd, willingly laid down His life for His sheep

The shepherd doesn't simply point the sheep toward the right path—he walks with them. And when they wander, he goes looking for them. Our Shepherd knows us completely, loves us deeply, and never stops pursuing us.

Whether you are tired, lost, afraid, or simply unsure of where you're going, Jesus invites you to follow Him. The Good Shepherd is leading you home.

Join us as we continue Known: The Names of God, discovering the God who provides, restores, pursues, and gives His life for His sheep.

What does it mean for God to be our Shepherd?Throughout Scripture...

08/09/2026

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Week 6: El Shaddai — Almighty God (Genesis 17, 21; Mark 5:21-43)

What do we do when our circumstances seem impossible? When our resources aren't enough, our strength fails, or the situation seems beyond hope? Scripture introduces us to El Shaddai—the Almighty God!

In Genesis 17, God appears to Abram and reveals Himself as El Shaddai, reminding Abraham that His power is greater than human limitations. God promises that Abraham and Sarah, despite their age and seemingly impossible circumstances, will have a son. In Genesis 21, that promise becomes reality as Isaac is born.

Centuries later, in Mark 5:21–43, Jesus encounters two desperate situations: a woman who has suffered for twelve years and a father whose daughter is dying. In both stories, Jesus demonstrates that what is impossible for us is not impossible for God. He is the God who sees, the God who cares, and the God whose power is greater than our circumstances.

In this message, we'll explore:
What the name El Shaddai reveals about God's power and character
How Abraham and Sarah learned to trust God when His promise seemed impossible
What Jesus' miracles teach us about trusting God in desperate circumstances
How faith responds when we don't know how God will provide

Knowing God as El Shaddai doesn't mean that God will always give us exactly what we want or remove every difficulty. It means we can trust that He is greater than our limitations, faithful to His promises, and sufficient for whatever we face.

The God who brought life from a seemingly impossible situation in Genesis is the same God revealed in Jesus Christ. When we are not enough, God is. When our strength runs out, His does not.

Join us for Week 6 of Known: The Names of God as we discover El Shaddai—the Almighty God!

What do we do when our circumstances seem impossible? When our reso...

08/02/2026

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Known - week 5 - Jehovah Shalom (Judges 6; Colossians 1:20–21; Romans 5:1; Mark 4:35–41; Matthew 18:21–35)

We all long for peace—but in a world filled with anxiety, conflict, broken relationships, and uncertainty, true peace can seem impossible to find. The good news of Scripture is that peace is not merely a feeling or the absence of trouble. Peace is found in the presence of God.

In Judges 6, Gideon encounters the Angel of the Lord while hiding in fear from the Midianites. Despite his weakness and the chaos surrounding him, God calls him to trust Him. In response to this life-changing encounter, Gideon builds an altar and names it Jehovah Shalom—"The Lord Is Peace."

This name finds its fullest meaning in Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus made peace between sinful humanity and a holy God (Colossians 1:20–21; Romans 5:1). He speaks peace into life's storms (Mark 4:35–41) and calls His followers to become people of peace by extending forgiveness to others (Matthew 18:21–35).

In this message, we'll explore:
* What the name Jehovah Shalom reveals about God's character
* How Jesus made peace with God possible through the cross
* Why trusting Christ brings peace in the midst of life's storms
* How receiving God's forgiveness empowers us to forgive others

True peace isn't found in perfect circumstances. We can experience peace with God and become people who bring God's peace into a hurting world.

Join us as we continue Known: The Names of God, discovering Jehovah Shalom—the Lord who reconciles, restores, and gives a peace that the world can never offer.

We all long for peace—but in a world filled with anxiety, conflict,...

08/01/2026

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07/26/2026

How do we trust God when we don't understand what He's asking of us?

In Genesis 22, Abraham faces the greatest test of his faith as God calls him to offer his beloved son, Isaac. At the very moment when all hope seems lost, God provides a ram in Isaac's place. It is here that Abraham gives God a new name: Jehovah Jireh—"The Lord Will Provide."

This powerful story isn't just about Abraham's faith; it's about God's faithful provision. It points beyond Mount Moriah to another hill where God would provide the ultimate sacrifice—His own Son, Jesus Christ. When we connect this story with Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:25–34, we discover that the God who provided for Abraham is the same God who knows our needs, invites us to trust Him, and calls us to seek His kingdom above everything else.

In this message, we'll explore:
* What the name Jehovah Jireh reveals about God's character
* Why God sometimes tests our faith before revealing His provision
* How Isaac's story points us to Jesus, the Lamb God provided for our salvation
* What it means to trust God instead of living with anxiety and fear
* How seeking God's kingdom first changes the way we view our needs and our future

God's provision is often greater than we expect because He knows our deepest need isn't merely what we lack today—it's our need for Him. The name Jehovah Jireh reminds us that God sees, God knows, and God faithfully provides exactly what we need, exactly when we need it.

Join us as we continue Known: The Names of God, discovering the God who provided a substitute for Isaac, provides daily for His children, and has ultimately provided salvation through Jesus Christ.

In Genesis 22, Abraham faces the greatest test of his faith as God ...

07/19/2026

What does it mean to call God Adonai or Lord?

Throughout Scripture, the name Adonai reminds us that God is the rightful Master, King, and Ruler of our lives. He is not simply someone we admire or consult—He is the One to whom we surrender our hearts, our plans, and our future.

In Genesis 15, Abram trusts Adonai when God's promises seem impossible. In Judges 6, Gideon encounters the Lord in the midst of fear and uncertainty, discovering that God's presence is greater than his weakness. Then, in Luke 6, Jesus asks a piercing question: "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" True faith is more than words—it is a life built on obedience to the Lord.

In this message, we'll explore:
* What the name Adonai reveals about God's authority
* How trusting the Lord gives us confidence when His plans don't make sense
* Why obedience is the natural response to recognizing Jesus as Lord
* How building our lives on Christ provides an unshakable foundation

Calling Jesus Lord is more than a title we speak—it is a declaration of allegiance. When we trust His promises, follow His voice, and build our lives on His Word, we discover the security, purpose, and peace that only Adonai can provide.

Join us as we continue Known: The Names of God, discovering the Lord who calls us not only to believe in Him, but to follow Him with our whole lives.

What does it mean to call God Adonai or Lord?Throughout Scripture...

07/12/2026

As he is commissioned for a mission at the burning bush, Moses asks God who should he say sent him. God's answer is unlike any other: "I AM WHO I AM." With these words, God reveals Himself as the eternal, self-existent, and unchanging One—the God who has always been and always will be.

Centuries later, Jesus makes a startling claim. In John 8, He declares, "Before Abraham was born, I am." His audience immediately understood what He was saying: Jesus was identifying Himself with the very name God revealed to Moses. The God who spoke from the burning bush had now come in the flesh.

In this message, we'll explore:
*What God's name "I AM" reveals about His eternal nature
*How Jesus' declaration in John 8 reveals His identity as God
*What it means to trust the God who never changes

The name "I AM" reminds us that God is not defined by circumstances, limited by time, or dependent on anyone else. He is always present, always faithful, and always enough. Because He is the great I AM, we can trust Him with every challenge, every question, and every season of life.

Join us as we continue Known: The Names of God, discovering the God who reveals Himself not only by His name, but through His Son, Jesus Christ.

As he is commissioned for a mission at the burning bush, Moses asks...

04/20/2026

In a church marked by division and rivalry, the apostle Paul calls believers back to what truly matters: unity in Jesus. In 1 Corinthians 1:10–17, Paul confronts the tendency to form groups around personalities, preferences, and leaders—reminding the church that Christ is not divided.

This passage challenges us to examine how easily we elevate people, opinions, or styles above the gospel itself. Paul redirects the focus away from human leaders and back to the cross—the only foundation strong enough to unite God’s people.

In this message, we’ll reflect on:
* Why division is so damaging to the church
* How pride and preferences can pull us apart
* Why the gospel—not personalities—must remain central

Unity doesn’t mean uniformity, but it does mean shared allegiance to Jesus above all else. As followers of Christ, we are called to lay aside division and live as one body, centered on Him.

Watch now to discover how the gospel brings us together and shapes us into a unified, Christ-centered community.