Deep Water Church

10/26/2026

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Following Jesus is about more than believing the right things or attending church. It's about growing in our faith and helping others grow in theirs. In this message, we explore one of the core commitments of our church that we repeat regularly: “Be a disciple who makes disciples.”

In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations, teaching them to obey everything He commanded. This mission doesn't stop with sharing the good news; it includes helping people become mature followers of Jesus who, in turn, help others follow Him.

Through these passages, we discover that:

Every disciple is called to make disciples: Jesus' Great Commission isn't just for pastors or church leaders. It's a calling for all who follow Him.

Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey: 2 Peter 3:18 calls us to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. After coming to faith, we begin a journey of becoming like Jesus.

God's Word shapes us into mature followers of Jesus: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 reminds us that Scripture teaches, corrects, trains, and equips us to live faithfully.

The DNA of our church includes a commitment to helping people take their next steps with Jesus. Discipleship isn't a program reserved for a few especially spiritual people. It's part of what it means to follow Jesus.

The goal is simple: Be a disciple who makes disciples.

As we grow in Christ and invest in the lives of others, we take part in the mission Jesus entrusted to His church.

Watch the message as we explore what it means to keep growing in our faith and help others become faithful, mature followers of Jesus.

Following Jesus is about more than believing the right things or at...

10/13/2026

Reminder: Community Dinner is this Wednesday at 6 PM! Come enjoy a free meal, meet some neighbors, make new friends, & share a seat around the table. Everyone's welcome!

09/27/2026

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In 1 Corinthians 6:12–20, Paul addresses the subject of sexual purity in a culture where sexual behavior was often separated from spiritual life. Some of the Corinthians seem to have reasoned that what they did with their bodies didn't really matter. Paul challenges that thinking with a powerful reminder: our bodies matter to God because they belong to Christ.

Sexual purity isn't simply about following a list of rules. It is about understanding who we are, whose we are, and how the gospel changes the way we live.

In this passage, Paul reminds us that:
* Freedom doesn't mean there are no rules. Just because something is culturally accepted doesn't mean it is good for us or helps us follow Jesus.
* Our bodies are part of our discipleship. Christianity isn't just about what we believe in our minds; our physical lives matter to God.
* Sexual sin is different because it involves the whole person. Paul calls believers to flee sexual immorality rather than assuming we can casually flirt with temptation and remain unaffected.
* Our bodies belong to Christ. We are not our own. Jesus has purchased us with His life, giving our bodies a new identity and purpose.
* The Holy Spirit lives in us. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, which means God's presence changes how we understand and use our bodies.
* Purity is ultimately about honoring God. The goal isn't simply avoiding sexual sin; it is learning to live every part of our lives—including our sexuality—in a way that brings glory to God.

Paul's message is challenging, but it is also deeply connected to the gospel. Jesus doesn't simply give us rules about what not to do; He gives us a new identity. We belong to Him. We have been bought at a price. Our bodies, relationships, desires, and choices all become part of what it means to follow Jesus.

Sexual purity can be a difficult subject, especially in a culture that often views sexuality in a very different way. But for Christians, our sexuality is part of our discipleship. For a follower of Jesus, the question is, "How can I honor Christ with my body?"

Watch the message as we explore what it means to pursue sexual purity—not merely as rule-keeping, but as an expression of our identity, freedom, and devotion to Jesus.

In 1 Corinthians 6:12–20, Paul addresses the subject of sexual puri...

09/13/2026

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Paul confronts the Corinthian church over a serious case of sexual immorality that the church has tolerated—and even seems to have viewed with pride. His response is challenging: following Jesus means that we don't ignore sin, excuse it, or celebrate our tolerance of it. Because the church belongs to Christ, we are called to pursue holiness, practice loving accountability, and protect the health of the community.

In this passage, Paul reminds us that:
* Love doesn't ignore sin. Caring for people means being willing to have difficult conversations when something is pulling them away from Christ.
* Sin affects the whole community. Paul uses the picture of yeast spreading through dough to show how unchecked sin can influence the entire church.
* Church discipline is meant to be restorative. Accountability is not about punishment or condemnation but about confronting sin and calling people back to Christ.
* Jesus has called His church to be different. Because Christ is our Passover sacrifice, we are called to live as people shaped by His holiness, sincerity, and truth.

This is a difficult passage, but it challenges us to take both grace and holiness seriously. The church is not a community of perfect people; it is a community of people being transformed by Jesus. Following Christ means extending grace to sinners—including ourselves—while also refusing to make peace with the things that keep us from becoming more like Him.

Watch the message and discover what it means to be a church that takes sin seriously while still holding onto the grace of Jesus.

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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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