Brand New: Part 1

The moment we follow Jesus everything changes. Listen as Brian Pursley begins the new series “Brand New”, how we discover the transformation that occurs when we follow Jesus, and the journey that God has in store for us as he transforms us into something new.

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The Beginning: The Blessings & Benefits of God Without God

Listen as Brian Pursley discusses how the problems at Babel can be present in our lives when we want the blessings and benefits of God without God. Watch as he breaks down Genesis 11:1-9, and talks about God loving us enough to make our lives more difficult, why a lack of communication and congregating always leads to a lack of unity and understanding, and how all of this can shape our lives.

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The Beginning: Covered or Uncovered?

Listen as Brian Pursley breaks down the end of Noah's life in Genesis 9:18-29, and discusses how God factored in all of our mistakes and failures before he called us, why even if you can't do as much as you could you're still valuable, and why we need to address whether we're the type of person to offer mercy and grace or if we're quick to laugh and make it known when other people struggle and fall.

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The Beginning: While You Wait

We live in a world where we thrive on instant gratification, but we don't serve an instant gratification God. We have to find joy and strength in the process. Listen as Derek Flowers goes over the details of the flood from Genesis 7:10-8:19 and shares what it means to be patient with the process during a season of waiting and that God prepares and equips us in those moments.

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The Beginning: When Following God is Lonely and Difficult

We romanticize the individuals who stand alone and do what no one else is willing to do. We seldom think of the loneliness and ridicule they receive along the way. Listen as Brian Pursley details the story of Noah from Genesis 6:11-7:9 and shares why God doesn't always call us to easy or fun things and why the life God desires for us may be much more average than some anticipate.

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The Beginning: The Curse

If you've ever wondered why a good God allows pain and suffering to occur listen as Brian Pursley walks through Genesis 3:13-24, and demonstrates the hope that God provides even in the midst of judgement. Discover the reason for pain, hardship, why God restricts, and the promise of the hope of Jesus declared thousands of years before Jesus would provide our salvation.

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The Beginning: When Everything Changed

In a moment everything about our existence changed. Listen as Brian Pursley shares how Genesis 3:1-13 details how sin changed us, how it still changes us, and why nothing has changed about the tactics the enemy uses. Discover why sin always looks good and promises great things but ends up destroying everything and why the lack of personal responsibility is nothing new.

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Who Are We: Part 3

Lakeside exists to help people move one step closer to Jesus and reach those far from him. Listen to Brian Pursley discuss Luke 15:1-10 and why we’re committed to being innovative and creative, devoted to prayer, driven by generosity, and committed to loving everyone we encounter.

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Who Are We: Part 2

Listen as Brian Pursley discusses the Parable of the Persistent Widow and the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector from Luke 18, what it means for Christ followers and Lakeside. Brian discusses being persistent in prayer and the generosity our lives should display.

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