Lakeside Church

What sort of descriptions do you think of when you think of love? Perhaps words like happy, caring, or unconditional. But what about polarizing? How could something good like love be such a thing? In this message, Pastor Robyn Elliott leads us through a section of Luke 6 as we see Jesus’ love for people become just that! We’ll watch as Jesus’ unconditional love and desire to help and to heal becom...

Why do we fast? Why do we pray? Why do we do any of the things we do when it comes to following Jesus? Are we following Him blindly, just going through the motions of religious tradition because someone - a pastor, a parent, someone in the church - told us that’s how it’s done? In this message, Pastor Marc Gagnon leads us through a section of Luke 5 as Jesus calls out the religious people of the d...

Think of a time you had a disagreement with someone. This person may have treated you poorly, said something offensive, or made it clear that they don’t believe in the same things you do. How did you react? Today, Pastor Marc is going to lead us through another section of Luke as we watch Jesus’ encounter with one of the most hated groups of people of his time, his unexpected decision to join them...

Have you ever tried to meet a celebrity? Maybe you heard they were coming to town for a show, book signing, or to give a lecture. Maybe the crowds were too big, and you couldn’t even catch a glimpse of them. Today, Pastor Jeff Groenewald leads us through another passage in Luke, where Jesus is surrounded by so many people. We’ll see how some of these people were there for unexpected reasons, how s...

How often do you find yourself in a place of silence and solitude? Our souls long for this - we were designed for it - but we're busy. We're addicted to our phones. We replace moments of boredom (standing in line, driving, walking to the mailbox, or eating breakfast) with a constant and continual scroll. What is it about silence that we find so difficult? In this message, Pastor Daniel Bell leads...

Make a donation. Sponsor this cause. Get involved. There are so many stories out there of injustice and suffering that trying to help seems like a daunting task. How do you choose which issues to tackle, what causes to support, or where to give your time? In today's message, Pastor Marc Gagnon walks us through a section of Luke 5 as we see how Jesus reacts when faced with people who demand his hel...

Have you ever felt too lost, too dirty or too damaged for God? Maybe you grew up around people who told you that you were only worth something if you were good, clean, and perfect. Do you think God views you that way? Today, Pastor Robyn Elliott takes us through a section of Luke and we see Jesus deal with the unclean, outcast, and imprisoned in a way that might be unexpected. 🌟 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUT...

We all have expectations of Jesus. Maybe you expect him to show up in a situation at work, stopping your arrogant co-worker from getting that promotion. Perhaps you have a friend who doesn’t believe and you wish Jesus would do some big unexpected miracle in their life to bring them to know him. As Pastor Marc starts our new series Unexpected Jesus, and we continue through the book of Luke, we will...

What comes to mind when you think of being tempted by the devil? Usually the more obvious things come to mind like cheating, substance abuse, lying, and pornography. But often the Devil is far more insidious, using perfectly fine or benign actions to slowly drive a wedge between you and God. Today as Pastor Marc Gagnon leads us through Luke 4, we look at the Devil tempting Jesus, and how we can re...

What comes to mind when you think about God's character? Is He loving and invested? Angry and vengeful? Only happy with you if you follow the “rules”? In this message, Pastor Marc Gagnon leads us through a section of Luke 3 that reveals God's heart and leaves us with the question, "What does this teach me about who God is?" 🌟 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2RMUKBE | 🔔Turn on notifications!...

Baptism is an important piece of a Jesus follower's journey, but what does it do? Is it just a public display of faith? Is it your “ticket to heaven?” Or is it intended to symbolize something more? Today, Pastor Marc Gagnon leads us through a section of Luke 3 as we explore what the bible says about life change and expressing that through baptism.

Have you ever met someone who blew your mind? There’s just something about people who can draw us in. But how do we distinguish between what captivates our attention and what captivates our heart? It takes wisdom, and Jesus has a lot to teach us on the subject. In this message, Pastor Daniel Bell leads us through a section of Luke 2 as we explore this topic and learn from some of Jesus’ first reco...

The bible is full of stories of God showing up in ways that challenge expectations. Stories where the poor, the disadvantaged, and the social outcasts are the people who are chosen to carry his message, challenging the social norms. In today’s message, Pastor Marc Gagnon leads us through Luke 2:1-20 and we see the good news of Jesus’ birth brought first to some of the lowest people in society. 🌟...

The human soul cries out for justice. It seems built into the fibre of our being. Stories of injustice around the world grip us and we cry out for justice to be served. But our concept of justice is often reduced to mere punishment and retribution, falling short of God’s righteous ideal. As we dive into Luke 1:41-55 with Pastor Robyn Elliott, we’ll glimpse God’s grander vision for humanity and the...

Do you have a plan for your life? For your business? Your career? A relationship? But what happens if life doesn’t turn out the way you think that it should? How will you respond when your plans get turned upside down? In this message, Pastor Marc Gagnon leads us through a passage in Luke as we look at the way Mary handled the news that her life was going to change forever. What can we learn from...

Have you given up on God moving in an area of your life? Perhaps you’ve prayed for years for friendship to be restored. Maybe it’s a dream business you’ve been struggling to get started. Is there a family member you have prayed would be healed of an illness, but the years keep passing with no improvement and you’ve started to wonder if God even cares. Maybe you’ve stopped praying for it all togeth...

How do you learn more about someone? Usually, the best way to do that is to spend time with them. As Christians, we believe that not only can we spend time listening to Jesus now, we can also learn about Him by spending time in the account of His life on Earth. As Pastor Marc Gagnon introduces our new series looking at the book of Luke, we will be spending time in the story of Jesus; through the w...

He is risen! Today, Easter Sunday, Jesus followers celebrate the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection. But that first Easter Sunday was not a celebration, it was a funeral. At least it was, until it wasn’t! Today Pastor Marc Gagnon leads us through the greatest plot twist in history, and life, hope and freedom that comes with it. 🌟 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2RMUKBE | 🔔Turn on notifications!...

Today is Good Friday. As Jesus followers, it is a day of remembrance; remembering the cost of our sin. We remember the sacrifice and suffering Jesus endured to pay that price. But it is also more than that. Join us as Pastor Marc Gagnon leads us through the crucifixion story and we sit in both the truth of our sin, and the grace of a God who stands in solidarity with anyone who has been betrayed,...

What do you think of when you think of worship? You might think of singing, or nature, or coming together as a community, but what does worship actually mean and why does it matter who or what we worship? In this message, Pastor Daniel Bell leads us through scripture as we take a look at worship as an indicator of love, how it shapes who we are, and why we need to be careful of what (or who) we pu...

When was the last time you confessed something to someone? Did it feel good to let go of that secret? Or does the whole idea of telling someone else about a failure in your life terrify you? In this message, Pastor Robyn Elliott leads us through scripture as we explore the importance of safely sharing our failings, how confessing is an integral part of our Jesus following, and how we should share...

Who do you vent to? Where do you turn when you need to unload the troubles of the day? Who is your go-to source of support when life seems unbearable? Chances are it’s a person, or maybe no one at all as you try to balance the weight of difficult circumstances on your own. But what about God? What would it look like if we took the raw, uncensored emotions that are stirring in our soul and turned t...

Do you struggle to read or understand the Bible? Pastors Marc and Robyn share insights and practical strategies as they respond to questions about the Bible from you. If you missed Part 1 of this message from last week, you can watch it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwvFXGdnWys 🌟 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2RMUKBE | 🔔Turn on notifications!🔔 💻 WEBSITE: https://lakesidechurch.ca...

Scripture is one way many people create space to be with God, but there are so many books, seemingly dry lists of ancient names, and contradictions, it can be hard to know where to start or how to read it. In part one of this two-part message, Pastor Marc shares three things Jesus teaches us about reading Scripture and why they all start with Jesus. 🌟 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2RMUKBE...

What goes through your head when you hear the word “fasting?" For some, images of deep reflection and prayer come to mind. For others, it sounds like an archaic discipline that only super-religious people perform. In this message, Pastor Marc introduces our new series, With, which is all about practices that can help us focus on Jesus. Marc will lead us through scripture as we explore fasting, wha...