The Lakeside Church Podcast

Have you ever felt like your story was already written and there’s no way to change the ending? In this week’s message, Pastor Jason kicks off our new series, Rewrite Your Story, with a powerful reminder: God’s desire is to step into your life and change the narrative. We all love redemption stories, whether it’s an underdog sports comeback, a movie that makes us cheer, or a moment where someone o...

Do you believe God still heals today? In this powerful message, we dive into what Scripture says about healing, not just physical healing, but mental, emotional, and relational restoration as well. Based on James 5, we’re reminded that the prayer offered in faith can make the sick person well, and that even the act of asking for prayer is an act of belief.   You'll discover: What it means to pray...

Have you ever felt like something in your life was dying or already dead? Maybe it’s your joy, your faith, your marriage, or your hope for the future. In this episode, we unpack what it truly means to experience revival, not just as an event, but as a move of God that brings dead things back to life. Through the lens of Scripture and the cry to “live again,” we’ll explore what happens when we open...

Have you ever found yourself pointing fingers when things go wrong but struggling to look inward? In this episode, we explore a powerful truth: growth doesn’t begin when we blame others, it begins when we look in the mirror.   Drawing from Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 and the Great Commission in Matthew 28, this message challenges us to return to the mission of making disciples and to confront the su...

Have you found yourself drifting away from God's mission for your life? God has called us to live out the Great Commission: to reach the lost, raise up believers, and help people take step after step toward Jesus. It’s easy to drift and lose sight of this mission when convenience becomes a priority. But God calls us to stay focused, stay faithful, and keep moving forward with passion and purpose....

Have you ever believed something so deeply, only to later realize you were completely wrong? In this episode, we follow Paul’s powerful testimony before King Agrippa in Acts 26, a story that reminds us: truth will always cost you something. Paul went from fiercely opposing Jesus to being radically changed by Him, proving that conviction isn’t the same as truth. Through Scripture and real-life refl...

Have you ever found yourself just going through the motions in your faith, showing up but not really surrendered? In this episode, we dive into Jesus’ sobering letter to the church in Laodicea from Revelation 3:14–18. Outwardly, they looked blessed, wealthy, successful, self-sufficient, but inwardly, they were lukewarm, and Jesus says it made Him sick. We unpack what it means to be neither hot nor...

Have you ever tried to force your way through a closed door, only to realize later that God was protecting you? In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ letter to the church in Philadelphia, a church that wasn’t perfect, but was faithful. Through Revelation 3:7–11, we’re reminded that obedience opens doors. Not status. Not strength. Not connections. God honors faithfulness, and when He opens a door, no o...

Have you ever felt like you were going through the motions — alive on the outside, but dead spiritually on the inside? In this episode, we look at Jesus’ letter to the church in Sardis, known as "The Dead Church," and hear His wake-up call to those who’ve fallen asleep spiritually. Drawing from Revelation 3 and moments in Jesus’ ministry, we explore the dangers of spiritual sleep, the cost of stay...

Have you ever stayed silent about something you knew was wrong just to avoid trouble? In this episode, we dive into Jesus’ letter to the church in Thyatira, where love and faith were present, but so was dangerous tolerance. Through a powerful image of Jesus with eyes like fire and feet like bronze, we’re reminded that He sees not just what we do, but why we do it. We explore the tension between st...

Have you ever found yourself justifying a small compromise — only to realize it cost you more than you imagined? In this episode, we look at Jesus’ message to the church in Pergamum, often called the “compromising church,” and confront the subtle ways compromise can creep into our lives. Through scriptures like 2 Timothy 4:3–4 and 2 Samuel 11, we unpack how comfort can weaken conviction and how un...

In Part 2 of our Letters to the Church series, Pastor Carlon unpacks Jesus’ letter to the church in Smyrna from Revelation 2:8–11. Smyrna was a wealthy city known for emperor worship, and the Christians there were under intense pressure to compromise their faith. Pastor Carlon draws a powerful parallel between their story and ours today, reminding us that the world still pushes believers to adjust...

This weekend we kicked off a brand new sermon series titled: "Letters to the church" — We dive into the opening chapters of Revelation, where Jesus sends personal letters to seven real churches—actual congregations with real people and real pastors. These letters weren’t just ancient messages; they were filled with purpose, correction, and encouragement, and they still speak to us today. We explor...

In the special Mother’s Day message “Mothers of the Messiah,” Pastors Jason and Caroline explore the often-overlooked women in Jesus’ genealogy. While Mary is known as the mother of Jesus, the Gospel accounts in Matthew and Luke highlight five other mothers in His family line — women whose stories are surprising, messy, and powerful. In a time when only men were typically listed in genealogies, Go...

In our May First Wednesday message, “When Doubt Knocks on Your Door,” Pastor Carlon shows how the enemy uses doubt to keep us stuck and disconnected from God’s truth. From Eve in the garden to Jesus in the wilderness, the enemy whispers, “Did God really say?” — and he still does today. While we can’t stop doubt from coming, we can choose what we feed. Pastor Carlon reminds us: feed faith, not fear...

Have you ever wondered if you're truly seen or loved by God? In this episode, we confront the pressure to perform for God’s approval and dive into the freeing truth of the gospel: you're made right with God not by what you do, but by faith in what Jesus has already done. Through scriptures like 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Romans 1:17, we explore how to walk in boldness, let go of striving, and embrace...

In this week’s message, we continue our Easter series “Red Makes White” with a powerful message titled “From the Crowd to the Committed.” Pastor Jason dives into John 6, where Jesus challenges His followers with a hard teaching about true commitment — one that caused many in the crowd to walk away. As Jesus shifts the conversation from miracles and meals to surrender and sacrifice, we’re reminded...

This weekend we launch our brand new sermon series: Red Makes White, diving into the heart of the Gospel — God’s redemptive plan through Jesus. Inspired by Isaiah 1:18, this message unpacks the truth that while sin stains us deeply, the blood of Jesus has the power to make us clean. You’ll hear a fresh perspective on the seriousness of sin, the holiness of God, and the hope we have because of the...

In Part two of our sermon series "Going Viral", we’re reminded that the Gospel didn’t stop at us — it came through us for the sake of others. Saying “yes” to Jesus isn’t just about salvation; it’s about stepping into a mission. You were saved to go, to bring light into dark places, and to be a carrier of hope everywhere you walk. Jesus said, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” This epis...

Welcome to the Lakeside Church Podcast, where we dive into all things faith, family, and ministry! Whether you're looking for encouragement, wisdom, or real conversations about living out your faith, you're in the right place. | On this episode, we’re joined by a powerful voice and friend of the house — Pastor Quovadis Marshall from Hope City Church in Iowa. Last year, during our unforgettable 7 N...

As we kick off our “Going Viral” series leading into the Easter season, Pastor Kenny walks us through one of the most powerful viral moments in Scripture — Mark 1:40–45. In this passage, a man with leprosy comes to Jesus, desperate for healing. Jesus, moved with compassion, touches him— something no one else would do—and heals him completely. Though Jesus tells him not to say anything, the man can...

Have you ever felt like life is moving too fast? In this series, “Life in the Slow Lane”, we unpack the truth that “Our fast-paced culture is more concerned with speed than direction.” Join us as we focus on finding a rhythm of rest amidst the chaos. In each week’s message, we explore how work, kids, and the passage of time will always keep us moving, and how our fast-paced culture adds to the cha...

Have you ever felt like life is moving too fast? In this series, “Life in the Slow Lane”, we unpack the truth that “Our fast-paced culture is more concerned with speed than direction.” Join us as we focus on finding a rhythm of rest amidst the chaos. In each week’s message, we explore how work, kids, and the passage of time will always keep us moving, and how our fast-paced culture adds to the cha...

Have you ever felt like life is moving too fast? In this series, “Life in the Slow Lane”, we unpack the truth that “Our fast-paced culture is more concerned with speed than direction.” Join us as we focus on finding a rhythm of rest amidst the chaos. In each week’s message, we explore how work, kids, and the passage of time will always keep us moving, and how our fast-paced culture adds to the cha...

Have you ever felt like life is moving too fast? In this series, “Life in the Slow Lane”, we unpack the truth that “Our fast-paced culture is more concerned with speed than direction.” Join us as we focus on finding a rhythm of rest amidst the chaos. In each week’s message, we explore how work, kids, and the passage of time will always keep us moving, and how our fast-paced culture adds to the cha...