Listen as Brian Pursley discusses 1 Thessalonians 2 and why Lakeside must be a place of love, support, and truth. Join us as we are challenged to think of how we will respond when we face opposition, why Jesus is the only thing the church can be built around, and what our responsibilities are in living in community.
Read MoreWhile hopelessness may seem to be winning, listen to Brian Pursley share why hope, love, and faith can and should define our lives and the impact we will have on others when it does based on 1 Thessalonians 1.
Read MoreJudges 19 is one of the darkest parts of Scripture. Listen as Brian Pursley explains how the murder, rape, and dismemberment conveyed in this passage reveals the problem of evil in our world and how God has called us to respond in light of that evil individually and collectively as a church.
Read MoreAn orgy with an unsuspecting end. A king out of control. An unforgettable night. Listen as Brian Pursley discusses Daniel 5 and the questions we all need to ask regarding coping, support, addiction, and loving others.
Read MoreWhen you picture God taking you to a valley you probably don’t picture death, decay, and zombies, but that’s exactly what God did to Ezekiel. Listen as Brian Pursley breaks down Ezekiel 37 and explains how this scene of death and zombies reveals God’s love for his people and how we can cling to the certainty that God provides in the midst of all of the uncertainty.
Read MoreWhen God seems silent and distant what do you do? King Saul sought a medium to conjure up the spirit of Samuel and heard a distressing message. Join Brian Pursley as he looks at 1 Samuel 28 and what led Saul to seek out a medium he had driven away, how the unseen realm is very real and why we have nothing to fear, what we should do when God is distant, and the importance of spreading love to those with whom we disagree.
Read MoreSo many people struggle with anxiety and depression. Our emotions and thoughts will betray us and turn us away from who God says that He is. Join us as Derek takes us through Psalm 42, tells us how we can overcome negative emotions with the power of scripture, and why having community helps us with our struggles.
Read MoreListen as Brian Pursley breaks down Romans 12:9-18, and discusses why love must be authentic, letting go of evil while clinging to good, why serving God is a privilege, why we need to pray regardless of our circumstances, why we must be the bigger person and how all of this works together to helping us become the community we need to be.
Read MoreWhether you realize it or not, you need others in your life. That is why God’s design for those who follow him, is for people to live in intentional community. Communities that encourage and support one another. Communities that push each other to grow stronger and are there to walk through the most difficult moments of life together. Listen as Brian Pursley discusses Acts 4:32-37 and how the early church was unified, bold in proclaiming the hope of Jesus, incredibly generous, and greatly blessed by God.
Read MoreThe church has tried to “go out from their midst, and be separate from them”, to create a safe place or a safe harbor. But is that where Jesus wants us to stay? Join us as Gordie Krogh teaches us what it means to be Christians in this world proclaiming the good news of Jesus.
Read MoreIn a world that is out of control we must control our thoughts and actions. Listen as Brian Pursley discusses what the uncertainty of the angst around us means and how we should respond by loving and serving others, based on 1 Peter 4:7-11.
Read MoreThe heart of love against the plot of hell. Listen as Brian Pursley discusses John 13 and how the heart of Jesus was full of love, sacrifice, and service, while the heart of Judas was full of betrayal. Nevertheless, Jesus still served him and that should direct how we, as followers of Jesus, live as well.
Read MoreDiscovering God's will for your life begins with loving God and loving people. Listen as Brian Pursley discusses Luke 17:1-10, and how we should respond when tempted, what we should focus on, how often we should forgive others, how big our faith should be, and what reward we should expect from God.
Read MoreWatch as Brian Pursley discusses how the dynamic in the kingdom of God is unique; how contrary to what we’re often times told, serving is the true pathway to greatness and how Jesus provided the greatest example of service and what we should implement in our lives as a result.
Read MoreBeing with God is more important than doing for God. Listen as Brian Pursley discusses Luke 10:38-42 and why God cares more about being with you than what you accomplish for him.
Read MoreListen as Brian Pursley concludes our look at Philemon. Join us as we discover why the community Christ has called us all to be a part of includes people with whom we disagree, why we should reject cancel culture, and how the gospel changes everything in and about us.
Read MoreWhen we encounter Jesus it forces us to change. This change mandates that we notice others, not merely ourselves. It causes us to act and react to circumstances and situations very differently than we otherwise would. It impacts every relationship and response that we have. Listen as Brian Pursley discusses the beginning of Philemon and discover just how radically different our lives will be when we put our faith into practice.
Read MoreOur world is so noisy and distracting. Each of us has something enslaving us that is pulling us away from God. Our daily battle against sin can cause us to focus more on what we want and not what God wants for us. Join us as Baxter Colburn discusses that true freedom can only come from God.
Read MoreThere is a longing within us all to be completely free. The promise of Jesus is that through him we can experience true freedom. Join us as Brian Pursley discusses what a truly free life looks like.
Read MoreGod’s attributes are inexhaustible. One the greatest ways those attributes are displayed are through Him as our Heavenly Father. Listen as Derek Flowers teaches us how our parenting can reflect that of the Father.
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