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Join The JourneyS4:300 Hebrews 7-10"It's our 300th episode!! Our first 300th and probably the last one! In today's episode, Emma Dotter talks with Watermark Associate Pastor, David Penuel about Hebrews 7-10 and highlights the 3 most encouraging passages from these chapters of Hebrews.
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2025-12-1609 min
Democracy UnpluggedSA’s Illicit EconomyWho's profiting from SA’s black market? Who's paying the price? And what will it take to stop the cycle of chaos? Following from our previous Democracy Unplugged panel on crime, host Penuel the Black Pen continues the discussion with Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara, Business Unity South Africa CEO Khulekani Mathe and Chad Thomas, IRS Forensic Investigations CEO. The Burning Platform
2025-09-181h 06Join The JourneyS4:200 Ezekiel 13-15In the milestone 200th episode of Year of the Word, host Emma Dotter sits down with Watermark Associate Pastor David Penuel to unpack three powerful warnings from Ezekiel 13-15. Dive into this thought-provoking discussion as they explore: first, how God's Word should not only comfort but also convict us; second, why our hearts alone cannot be trusted as the ultimate source of truth; and third, how past faithfulness doesn't guarantee future favor. Join us for a compelling conversation that challenges and inspires!2 Timothy 4:3; Jeremiah 17:9; Psalm 139:23-24; Hebrews 12:1You can...
2025-08-2108 minJoin The JourneyS4:100 1 Chronicles 25-29Today's the 100th Day of Year of the Word! In today's special 100th episode, Emma Dotter and Associate Pastor, David Penuel, discuss three ways you can apply 1 Chronicles 25-29 to your life here at Watermark Community Church. Additional References: Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians 4; 1 Chronicles 29:11-13Learn how to serve at Watermark: https://www.watermark.org/serving-at-watermarkInterested in working at Watermark? See our open positions here: https://www.watermark.org/about/jobs-at-watermarkTo worship the Lord in joyful giving, go t...
2025-04-2613 min
1000 Chapitres1 Rois 12:2525Jéroboam fortifia Sichem, dans la région montagneuse d'Ephraïm, et il s’y installa ; puis il la quitta et construisit Penuel.
Le péché de Jéroboam
26Jéroboam dit dans son cœur : « La royauté pourrait bien désormais revenir à la famille de David.
27Si les membres de ce peuple montent à Jérusalem pour faire des sacrifices dans la maison de l'Eternel, leur cœur retournera à leur seigneur, à Roboam, le roi de Juda. Ils me tueront alors et retourneront à Roboam, le roi de Juda. »
28Après avoir demandé conseil, le roi fabriqua de...
2025-04-0810 minJoin The JourneyS3:200 Psalm 115Today we are celebrating the 200th episode of the podcast for 2024 and gearing up to celebrate 25 years at Watermark! David Penuel and Dani Stoll help us answer the question, “How is Jesus different than idols?”. We come to find out that nothing else can speak, see, listen, serve or bless like Jesus. May we look to Him in all things. Additional Scripture referenced in today’s episode:1 Peter 3:12, “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
2024-10-1009 min
Watermark's Church Leadership PodcastHow to Lead CreativesPeople who see the world in unique ways and have original problem-solving approaches are a huge asset to any team. But if you want to help your creatives reach their full potential, you need to understand how to best engage with them. John McGee, Caitlin Van Wagoner (Senior Communications Director), and David Penuel (Creative Director) discuss maximizing creative gifting in the church on this week’s episode of the Church Leadership Podcast. Downloads:CLC Breakout Slides - The Creative Process
Church Leaders Conference is Watermark Resources’ annual event designed to refresh, equip, and inspi...
2024-07-2444 minWatermark's Church Leadership PodcastHow Creativity Really WorksCreativity matters because we are called to reflect our Creator God. Many of us, however, think of creativity as being accessible only to the talented few who fit a certain stereotype. This week on the Church Leadership Podcast, we gathered some of our staff’s best creative minds to demystify the creative process and explore how we can harness it for God’s glory. Downloads:Creativity is a Remix by Kirby Ferguson (Ted Talk)A Technique for Producing Ideas by William Young
Church Leaders Conference is Watermark Resources’ annual event designed to refresh...
2024-07-1043 minJoin The JourneyS3:100 Psalm 14People want to believe their goodness makes them worthy of God’s reward, so do all good people go to heaven? Emma Dotter for the 100th episode interviews Watermark Staff Member, David Penuel! The psalm starts with a problem and ends with a solution. So, do good people go to heaven? Actually, only good people go to heaven, the goodness that comes from redemption in Jesus Christ! Additional Scriptures in this Podcast: Genesis 1:27, “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Romans 3:10...
2024-05-2312 min
The Bible by David AlleyHosea 12: Jacob Wrestles with God and God Wrestles with Jacob - A Struggle that Continues - David AJacob wrestled with God once at Penuel in the book of Genesis, but as a nation and a people group, Jacob has never stopped wrestling with God and God wrestles with what to do about them.
2024-04-2307 min
ThreadJacob: Wrestling with GodToday’s episode focuses again on Jacob, this time exploring his spiritual journey and its impact on personal growth. The central theme of the episode revolves around the concept of transformation through struggle, as illustrated in Jacob's life. His story is not just an ancient tale but a mirror reflecting our own spiritual battles and growth. From Jacob's longing for independence and his deceitful maneuvers to secure blessings, to his wrestling match at Penuel, we find parallels in our journey toward self-discovery and reconciliation with the divine.
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Jacob's struggle as a model for personal tran...
2024-02-0645 minWatermark's Church Leadership PodcastStaff Value #3 - Team UnityJust like a finger won’t survive long if it’s severed from the hand, our spiritual health depends on connection to the rest of Christ’s body. We’re meant to function together, and without unity as one of our core values, our mission will fall apart. Caitlin Van Wagoner and David Penuel join this week’s Church Leadership Podcast to talk about how church staff can not only avoid gossip and division, but also pursue each other relationally and prioritize collaboration. Watermark Staff Values - Download"Resolving Staff Conflict" - David and Caitlin's Talk from CLC
2023-11-2945 min
Descansando en Dios742 - Jeroboam, el rey que se desvió. 1Re 12:28.742 – 1Re 12:28 Jeroboam, el rey que se desvió.
Y habiendo tenido consejo, hizo el rey dos becerros de oro, y dijo al pueblo: Bastante habéis subido a Jerusalén; he aquí tus dioses, oh Israel, los cuales te hicieron subir de la tierra de Egipto.
Salomón por apostatar de la fe Dios levantó enemigos contra él (1Re 11:14-27). Unos de los que se revelaron fue Jeroboam siervo del rey Salomón. El profeta Ahías da a conocer Jeroboam la voluntad de Dios “tomando Ahías la capa nueva que tenía sobre sí, la rompió en doce pedazos, y dijo a Jeroboam...
2023-11-1506 min
Gardendale Nazarene Sermons10-29-2023 Division Over Worship (1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29)Notes and Scripture:
• Provision
• Protection
• Power
Anytime I look outside of God for provision, protection, and power; I have made that an idol.
What do I place between God and myself?
1 Kings 11:43 Solomon rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam became king in his place.
1 Kings 12:1-17
12 Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 When Jeroboa...
2023-10-2937 minJoin The JourneyS2:200 1 Kings 15:32 - 16:341 Kings 15-16 can be a passage that is heavy, seeing that we heard about 5 horrible kings. Emma Dotter and Watermark’s Creative Director, David Penuel, unpack how we don’t have to be dismayed when evil doers gain power, wealth or influence. Learning about these evil kings can have believers turn to praise God for King Jesus, who will reign forever. Additional Scriptures Referenced in Today’s Podcast: Psalm 73:12 & 19, “Behold, these are the wicked; always at ease…” Matthew 20:25-28, “The Son of Man are not to be served but to served…” Grab a NEW Join The Journey Jour...
2023-10-1309 minWatermark's Church Leadership PodcastResolving Staff ConflictEven in full-time ministry, when imperfect human beings work closely together, conflict is bound to arise. As leaders, we have the opportunity to reflect Christ in a uniquely tangible and powerful way through how we resolve conflict. In this talk, first given at CLC 2023, two of our veteran staff members walk through a conflict they personally experienced and how they were able to restore peace biblically.Conflict Roadmap PDFVideo Download
Church Leaders Conference is Watermark Resources’ annual event designed to refresh, equip, and inspire church leaders. Whether you’re a senior pastor, smal...
2023-10-1139 minJoin The JourneyS2:100 Numbers 23 - 24:14We have reached the 100th episode of Season 2!! David Penuel joins Emma Dotter in the podcast studio to celebrate this milestone and talk about what is happening in Number 23 - Numbers 24:14.
2023-05-2610 min
Près de chez vous, Brabant wallonPénuel, une colline du silenceAu coeur du Brabant wallon, à Mont-Saint-Guibert, Alfred Malanda va à la rencontre d'un lieu spirituel : la colline de Pénuel. Dans cette émission, Quentin Triest et David Abeels, deux jeunes habitant ce lieu, nous décrivent les différentes activités proposées. Elles relèvent surtout de l'accueil, du repos, du recueillement, de la prière et du contact avec la nature que permet ce lieu où croyants et non-croyants sont les bienvenus. Dans la perspective des 40 ans du lieu, ils donnent aussi un aperçu de ce qui va se vivre.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Vi...
2023-02-0946 min
The Bible by David AlleyJudges 8 - Abimelech's Reign and Downfall | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian ChurchIn this video listen to Judges 8 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.In Judges 8 the battle against the Midianites is still ongoing with 15000 troops and two king remaining on the eastern side of the Jordan at Karkor. Gideon requests help from two cities, Succoth and Penuel, but they hedge their bets and refuse help, probably thinking the Midianites might retain ongoing influence. This comes back to bite them later.Gideon catches the remaining 15000 Midianite soldiers by surprise and defeats them. He then returns to punish the leaders of Succoth and Penuel. This...
2022-10-1019 minJoin The JourneyEpisode 200: Acts 11Are mega-churches bad? What does it look like to give generously? And is it bad if you're not the star of the show?? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by David Penuel to talk about 5 observations from Acts 11.
2022-10-0709 min
TCS SermonsWhat's Your Name?David Richmon shares Genesis 32:22-32 ESV on the topic of Questions God Asks: The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 He took them and sent them across the stream, and everything else that he had. 24 And Jacob was left alone. And a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day. 25 When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as h...
2022-09-2136 min
Arturo Ignacio Siso Sosa 2023 Podcast#ArturoSiso LA BIBLIA, ANTIGUO TESTAMENTO Podcast Arturo Ignacio Siso Sosa #223b#ArturoSiso LA BIBLIA, ANTIGUO TESTAMENTO Podcast Arturo Ignacio Siso Sosa #223b El pecado de Jeroboam25 Entonces reedificó Jeroboam a Siquem en el monte de Efraín, y habitó en ella; y saliendo de allí, reedificó a Penuel. 26 Y dijo Jeroboam en su corazón: Ahora se volverá el reino a la casa de David, 27 si este pueblo subiere a ofrecer sacrificios en la casa de Jehová en Jerusalén; porque el corazón de este pueblo se volverá a su señor Roboam rey de Judá, y me matarán a mí, y se volverán a Roboam rey de Ju...
2022-09-1008 minWatermark's Church Leadership PodcastThe Art of Saying NoOn this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, David Penuel and John McGee discuss the importance of saying no and why creating healthy boundaries is crucial in ministry. For show notes and more, visit https://www.watermarkresources.com/clp/9072-saying-no
Church Leaders Conference is Watermark Resources’ annual event designed to refresh, equip, and inspire church leaders. Whether you’re a senior pastor, small group leader, tech director, or serve in operations, CLC offers two full days of practical training, biblical encouragement, and behind-the-scenes access to real ministry in action. Through main stage sessions, over 50 breakout options, and live mini...
2022-04-1941 minWatermark's Church Leadership PodcastWhy Membership MattersOn this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee is joined in the studio by David Penuel (Creative Director), Emma Dotter (Join the Journey Coordinator), and Blake Holmes (Elder and Lead Pastor). Together, they are covering the topic of church membership and discuss why it is both biblical and useful for the local church. For show notes and more info on church membership, please visit https://www.watermarkresources.com/clp/9038-biblical-church-membership
Church Leaders Conference is Watermark Resources’ annual event designed to refresh, equip, and inspire church leaders. Whether you’re a senior pastor, small group leader, tech dire...
2022-04-0538 min
New Collective ChurchThe Road to Many RoomsJohn 14:1-4 1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going." Luke 2:1-7 1 In those days Caesar Augustus iss...
2021-12-2049 min
17TwentyE047 || David Penuel || I Know Too MuchThis week our guest is David Penuel, part of the Campus Pastor Team at Watermark Community Church. We talk about reverse engineering parenting based on things David has picked up over almost two decades of involvement with student ministry at Watermark. The conversation revolves around four main ideas, briefly summarized as (i) the predictor or spiritually healthy kids, (ii) dangers of screens, (iii) life will wound your kids, and (iv) parenting is more rewarding than work.To be so reductive does the conversation a disservice. And as much as this presents as a conversation about parenting, there are...
2021-07-0554 min
Perris Valley ChurchEaster 2021 | True PeaceLuke 2:8-14 (NKJV)
8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you...
2021-04-0541 minWatermark's Church Leadership PodcastReinventing YourselfOne of the most important aspects of leadership is the ability to change and grow. On this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, David Penuel joins Adam and John to discuss his process of reinventing himself. By taking an intentional look at his own flaws, committing to learn, and prioritizing the success of others, David had been able to achieve transformation in his life and ministry.
Church Leaders Conference is Watermark Resources’ annual event designed to refresh, equip, and inspire church leaders. Whether you’re a senior pastor, small group leader, tech director, or serve in oper...
2020-12-2141 min
FUNDACIÓN ZOEEL NUEVO HOMBRE - 1 REYES 5 CAPÍTULOS 12 AL 14EL NUEVO HOMBRE1 LIBRO DE REYESCAPÍTULOS 12 AL 14EXTRACTO CAPÍTULO 12REBELIÓN DE ISRAEL1 Roboam fue a Siquem, porque todo Israel había venido a Siquem para hacerle rey.2 Y aconteció que cuando lo oyó Jeroboam hijo de Nabat, que aún estaba en Egipto, adonde había huido de delante del rey Salomón, y habitaba en Egipto,3 enviaron a llamarle. Vino, pues, Jeroboam, y toda la congregación de Israel, y hablaron a Roboam, diciendo:4 Tu padre agravó nuestro yugo, mas ahora disminuye tú algo de la dura servidumbre de tu padre, y del yugo pesado que puso sobre n...
2020-10-0534 min
St. Columba's Episcopal Church SermonsWrestling With Jerks - 8.2.20 The Rev. Teri WaldronNinth Sunday after Pentecost The Collect: Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Old Testament: Genesis 32:22-31 [Alternate: Isaiah 55:1-5] 22The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23He took them and sent them across the stream, and...
2020-08-0209 min
GracePointeDaily'Verse by Verse with Rick Maynard1 Kings 12:16-27 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The Kingdom Divided; Jeroboam Rules Israel
16 So when all [the ten northern tribes of] Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people replied to the king, saying,
“What portion do we have in David?
We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse;
To your tents, O Israel!
Look now after [a]your own house, David!”
Then Israel went back to their tents. 17 But as for the sons (descendants) of Israel who lived in the cities of Judah [including Benjam...
2020-05-2732 minWatermark's Church Leadership PodcastLeading TeenagersDavid Penuel and Rebe Long (Watermark's Student Ministries) join John and Adam in the studio today to talk about leading teenagers. They provide 3 practical principles for being successful with youth ministry.
Church Leaders Conference is Watermark Resources’ annual event designed to refresh, equip, and inspire church leaders. Whether you’re a senior pastor, small group leader, tech director, or serve in operations, CLC offers two full days of practical training, biblical encouragement, and behind-the-scenes access to real ministry in action. Through main stage sessions, over 50 breakout options, and live ministry showcases, attendees gain tools and insights to s...
2019-12-0947 min
Open Arms PodcastFake News Part 3Fake News Part 3 - Angels, Shepherds, & Temple
Luke 1:1-4 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3 With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
Luke 2:1-40 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that...
2017-12-1950 min