Lakeside United Methodist Church
292 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWeekly sermons from Lakeside United Methodist Church in Sanford, Florida. Rev. Dan Wunderlich and guests deliver sermons that bring the Bible to life, inspire faith, and communicate the hope we have in Jesus.
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Finding Faith in the Deep Water
April 22, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBSermon Series: Dreaming in the Deep Water Sermon: Finding Faith in the Deep Water Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: Luke 5: 1-11 Description: Have you ever gotten the sense that Jesus is asking you to do something outside of your comfort zone? Or something that you don't think will work and might actually be risky? How we respond in these moments says a lot about who we believe Jesus to be.
There's Someone In My Boat
April 15, 2024 19:07 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBSermon Series: Dreaming In The Deep Water Sermon: There's Someone In My Boat Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Description: Peter had met Jesus before, he had heard him speak, and he had benefitted from one of Jesus' miracles. But today, Jesus was the one asking for a favor, and in doing so he was changing their relationship. In that moment, Peter had a choice: decline for any number of reasons, or say yes and open himself up to a life he could never have imagined.
Why Seeing IS Believing: 'Doubting Thomas' Gets It Right
April 08, 2024 16:11 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBSermon: Why Seeing IS Believing: 'Doubting Thomas' Gets It Right Scripture: John 20:19-31 Speaker: Amanda Stallard Description: Join us this Sunday as we tackle the aftermath of Easter and what it looks like to wrestle with the Good News of risen Christ. History has been unkind to Thomas for casting doubt and needing proof of Jesus' resurrection...but what if Thomas is the role model we all really need? What if seeing is actually the key to believing?
The Key to Freedom is Christ
April 02, 2024 15:25 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBSermon: The Key to Freedom is Christ Scripture: John 20: 1-18 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Jesus rising from the dead on Easter Sunday is proof of his victory over sin and death. And if Jesus broke the powers of sin and death, their power in our life can be broken as well as we come to believe in and follow the risen Jesus. Whatever it is that is holding us back, the power of the resurrection in our lives can set us free.
Jesus
March 25, 2024 18:20 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBSermon Series: The Third Day: Living the Resurrection Sermon: Jesus Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Following Jesus isn't easy, and Jesus never promised it would be. Yet, at the same time, the Bible talks quite a bit about the power and victory we have thanks to Jesus' resurrection. So, how do we hold together all these ideas of life, death, love, suffering, scarifice, and victory?
Paul
March 18, 2024 18:07 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBSermon Series: The Third Day: Living the Resurrection Sermon: Paul Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, 17-22 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: We keep saying that the resurrection changes everything. And that's easy but still possible to say about the part of our lives we want to leave behind. But what happens when the transformation calls us to challenge and even leave behind the things we are most confident in?
Walk to Emmaus
March 11, 2024 16:49 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBSermon Series: The Third Day: Living the Resurrection Sermon: Walk to Emmaus Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Speaker: Troy Antonik Description: Have you ever taken a walk and missed seeing something that was right in front of you? Have you ever been oblivious to what was going on right next to you? Oftentimes, conversations, rectangular distraction devices, or things on our mind will distract us from that which is right in front of us. The disciples who walked to Emmaus (and then ran back) ...
Thomas
March 04, 2024 19:51 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSermon Series: The Third Day: Living the Resurrection Title: Thomas Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: John 20:24-31 Description: What is the opposite of faith? Many would say "doubt," but this is a sadly mistaken assumption that drives many people out of communities of faith. In the life of Thomas, we see someone who had doubts, but whose connection to both a community of faith and the resurrected Jesus led to an even deeper faith than he had ever had before.
Simon Peter
February 27, 2024 23:29 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBSermon Series: The Third Day: Living the Resurrection Title: Simon Peter Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35; John 21:14-17 Description: Peter had seen the risen Jesus, and yet here he was: picking up back to his old life from before he met Jesus. If the mission wasn't over, and in fact God was doing something incedible and new, why was the one Jesus hand-seleted for leadership acting like he wasn't a part of it anymore? Because he had failed, his self-image and...
Mary Magdalene
February 19, 2024 17:31 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBSermon Series: The Third Day: Living the Resurrection Title: Mary Magdalene Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: Luke 8:1-2; John 20:11-18 Description: How many times have we thought we were over something - past it, done - only to have it creep back into our lives? A bad habit, a sin, a broken relationship, an unhealthy perspective, the weight of anxiety or loss... The power of the resurrection means they not only no longer have to have power over us, but they can become part of ...
Bringing the Future Into the Present
February 12, 2024 17:35 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBTitle: Bringing the Future Into the Present Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: Matthew 15: 21-28 Description: In one of the more uncomfortable passages in the Gospels, Jesus seems to reject a mother's request to heal her daugher - and likens her to a dog no less! Jesus ends up healing the daugher in response to what seems like a clever come-back from the mother. But there's so much more going on! This is a turning point in which the future is invading the present.
Who Am I?
February 05, 2024 20:31 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBTitle: Who Am I? Scripture: John 15:9-17 Speaker: Rob Lewis Description: In an age of self help books and self-discovery, there is peace to be found in knowing not just who we are, but whose we are.
Praying with Joy
January 29, 2024 19:05 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBTitle: Praying with Joy Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Thik about the role prayer plays in your life. Is it a habit, a chore, an emergancy parachute when all else fails, or nothing at all? Or, is prayer the source of joy and connection that it's intended to be?
Good News For The Poor
January 22, 2024 18:56 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBTitle: Good News For The Poor Scripture: Luke 4:16-21 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: As Jesus launches his earthly ministry, he reads from the book of Isaiah, but he makes a few minor edits. These edits are key to understanding who he is and why he has come. They also offer a window into his expectations of all who would follow him.
Underestimating Jesus
January 16, 2024 00:24 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBSermon Title: Underestimating Jesus Scripture: John 1:43-51 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: We all have our own idea of who Jesus is, what he can do, and what he wants to do in and through us. But like one of the main characters in today's story, regardless of how big or small that image is, we are likely underestimating Jesus. The invitation in today's story is to drop our expectations and simply come, see, and follow.
Steadying Ourselves for an Unsteady Year
January 08, 2024 17:23 - 24 minutes - 22 MBSermon Title: Steadying Ourselves for an Unsteady Year Scripture: Matthew 28: 16-20 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: A new year is upon us, and what a year it will be! There will be drama and boredom, success and failure, conflict and peace - and this will be true from the world stage down to our own personal lives. But it is possible to remain steady in an unsteady world if we remember two specific truths: Jesus is Lord, and he already told us what to do.
God's Story to Tell
December 27, 2023 17:49 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSermon Title: God's Story to Tell Scripture: Luke 2:1-14, 15-20 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The story of the first Christmas has been told countless times in movies, TV shows, cartoons, paintings, picture books, songs, inflatables, and more. Due to the brevity of the biblical accounts, they often have to flesh the story out, adding drama, emotion, and tension. But when we look at the story God chose to tell in the Bible, we might come away with a different picture.
Here Is Your Tracking Number
December 18, 2023 18:10 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSermon Title: Here Is Your Tracking Number Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: We all know the excitement of getting tracking numbers as Christmas packages make their way to their intended destinations. Perhaps we even know the anxiety that grows when the anticipated delivery date starts slipping closer to Christmas or you stop getting updates. And as we await the gift of Jesus at Christmas, we see in Scripture divine tracking numbers that tell us ...
Here Is Your God
December 11, 2023 19:28 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBSermon Title Here Is Your God Scripture Isaiah 40:1-11 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: A common preacher-bumper-sticker saying is that Jesus came to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. That is an important message, as we all have areas of complacency or areas where we trust things other than God, and we need to be challenged and convicted. But we all also struggle in areas of life, and sometimes we need to receive and rest in the Bible’s message of hope.
Jesus, You Are Enough
December 04, 2023 20:51 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBSermon: Jesus, You Are Enough Scripture: Isaiah 64: 1-9 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Christmas is often a spectacle - lights, trees, shows, food, gifts... And even in the spiritual practices and traditions, we can take the "bigger is better approach," with massive productions like Singing Christmas Trees or performances of Handel's Messiah. And while the coming of Jesus on the first Christmas is one of the most impactful moments in history, and it should be celebrated, we ...
Come On, Lord!
November 27, 2023 19:26 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBSermon: Come On, Lord! Scripture: Jonah 3:10-4:11 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: In the final and least familiar chapter of the Jonah story, the happy resolution of chapter 3 is shattered. We discover that Jonah didn't avoid Ninevah out of fear but out of anger. The book ends with an unanswered question we are forced to wrestle with: do we actually want to be in relationship with the God of the Bible?
The Power of God's Gift
November 20, 2023 19:13 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBSermon: The Power of God's Gift Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: We have seen God's ability to hear a cry for mercy from the belly of the sea monster. But what happens when it is the monster itself calling on God? Is God's love and mercy truly available to anyone who asks for it?
Jonah and the Sea Dragon
November 13, 2023 19:08 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBSermon: Jonah and the Sea Dragon Scripture: Jonah 1: 17-2:3, 2:9-3:3 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: It is time to tackle the big fish in Jonah's story. What comes to mind for us is a whale, but perhaps the image we should be thinking of is a great sea dragon. Once we understand what the fish represents and the surprising thing that happens, we get a window into why our Christmas gift from God was a human baby.
The Unwanted Gift
November 05, 2023 16:20 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBSermon: The Unwanted Gift Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: It is one thing to ask God to speak clearly into our lives and give us direction. It is entirely another thing to respond faithfully to what we hear. In the opening scenes of Jonah, we see a man who thinks he is running for his life while he is actually running from the life God has for him.
How to Respond to a Scary World
October 30, 2023 18:15 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSermon: How to Respond to a Scary World Scripture: Matthew 24: 3-8, 32-39, 45-47 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Wars, social upheaval, pandemics, historic natural disasters...just another day on planet Earth, right? Or is it actually a set of signs that we should be paying close attention to in order to understand what God is doing? When the world seems out of control, it can be hard to know how to respond, but thankfully Jesus has given us a plan.
Whose Image
October 22, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MBSermon: Whose Image? Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Stewardship is about far more than just what we do with our money. It is at the heart of who we are and why we are here.
Laity Sunday - Guest Speaker, Rob Lewis: Whatever you do…
October 15, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 24.3 MBSermon: Whatever you do… Scripture: Colossians 3:17,23-24 Speaker: Rob Lewis Description: We often think the work we do is just for money, or to provide for our families, but our daily work - no matter what “job” or “career” we have, is so much more.
Heard and Healed
October 08, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 28.1 MBSermon: Heard and Healed Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:17-23, 26-27 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: What happens when I want to follow Jesus, but I’m not sure how? If I don’t get it right, will God (or the Church) reject me? A joyful Passover celebration where almost nothing went “by the book” offers a message of hope.
Waiting On You
October 01, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 20.8 MBSermon: Waiting On You Scripture: Waiting On You Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: One of the great prayers of the Church says, “Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray.” We have been given incredible access to the God of the universe, and yet we find so many reasons not to take advantage of it. For this, we need to repent, but we can do so in joy.
It’s Not What It Looks Like
September 24, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 27.6 MBSermon: It’s Not What It Looks Like Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Have you ever seen a bad candid photo of yourself and thought, “Why did I make THAT face?!” The answer is that you likely didn’t make that face, but rather you are looking at a moment of transition, and when isolated it can tell the wrong story. Life is full of these moments, when what others see or what we see in ourselves isn’t the true story, but there is hope for those who keep m...
Why Belonging Breeds Joy
September 17, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 20.5 MBSermon: Why Belonging Breeds Joy Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Speaker: Amanda Stallard Description: We were created for belonging. From Genesis to Jesus (and beyond!), the Bible shows us time and again the ways that God has formed us for relationship- with God and with each other. In a time when we see increasing trends in autonomy and isolation, connection feels harder than ever. How do we unlock the joy of belonging? Paul just might have the key.
What Makes the Church
September 10, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 21.1 MBSermon: What Makes the Church Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20 Speaker: Rev. Caitlin White Description: This Sunday, we'll explore the tension between legalism and love for the early church, and in Matthew's gospel, we'll see the presence of Jesus in our relationships and in the church. How might our lives be changed if we become more aware of the presence of Christ in our midst?
Forgiving Yourself
September 03, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 24.2 MBSermon: Forgiving Yourself Scripture: Genesis 32:9-32 Speaker: Rev. David Killingsworth Description: Forgiveness isn't easy. Whether we are cut off in traffic or someone hurts us deeply, it can be hard to forgive others and work towards reconciliation. And as hard as it is to forgive others, it's oftentimes even harder to find forgiveness for ourselves. We know all of the faults and failures, and we have all the receipts of when we have messed up, even if someone else didn’t notice. ...
More Than Just A Story
August 27, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 30.4 MBSermon: More Than Just A Story Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15 (NRSV) Speaker: Ryan Ganaban Description: Stories are our primary way of meaning-making: they help us establish group identity, teach us valuable lessons, and affect the way we perceive the world. One translation of the scriptures professes that Jesus "was never without a story when he spoke." When we listen to the stories of Jesus, we are challenged to see the world through God's eyes, where our expectations are overturned, and...
The Faith to Stay in the Boat
August 13, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 28.9 MBSermon: The Faith to Stay in the Boat Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: We know that when we are in the midst of the inevitable storms of life, we are to place our faith and trust in Jesus. And in the story of Jesus walking on the water, we see Peter first succeeding and then failing to do the same in a raging storm. The point is often made that Peter was able to walk on water until his faith wavered, but what if the kind of faith Jesus was looking...
From This Day Forward
August 06, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 27.9 MBSermon: From This Day Forward Scripture: Haggai 2:15-19 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: “The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago. The second best time is now.” This anonymous proverb speaks to the idea that we can never change the past, but we can make the right choice right now. Whether we are weighed down by sunk costs or paralyzed by the grief that comes with change, the grace of God is available to all of us, and it is able to set us free from this day forward.
Knowing What To Look For
July 30, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 23.5 MBSermon: Knowing What To Look For Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: From hidden pictures to word searches to scavenger hunts, there’s something fun about finding things that are hidden in plain sight. But they can be incredibly frustrating if you feel like you’ve looked everywhere and had no luck. The same can be said about looking for the presence and activity of God in our lives and the world.
Hospitality Is... Wk 3 - Hospitality Is Worth It
July 16, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 22.9 MBSermon: Hospitality Is Worth It Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: True hospitality costs something. Sometimes it costs little and sometimes it asks a lot of us. This can lead us to start calculating whether it is worth it or not, overall or in each individual interaction. Through a famous parable, Jesus encourages us to see that hospitality is always worth it. Sermon Series: Hospitality Is Description: The “hospitality industry” traditionall...
Hospitality Is... Wk2 - Hospitality Is Personal
July 09, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 22.8 MBSermon: Hospitality Is Personal Scripture: Matthew 11:27-30 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Will Guidara co-owned and managed the top rated restaurant in the world. They had great food and an amazing space, but they set themselves apart and earned the honor for what he calls “unreasonable hospitality.” The invitation Jesus makes to the world could also be called “unreasonable” when we compare what Jesus could have done with what he actually did. Sermon Series: Hospitality I...
Hospitality Is... Wk 1 - Hospitality Is A Blessing
July 02, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 19.2 MBSermon: Hospitality Is A Blessing Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: “We are Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen.” This is the famous Ritz-Carlton motto that highlights the worth and value of both sides of the hospitality relationship between staff and guests. When we look at how Jesus called his disciples to live out hospitality in the world, we see something quite similar. Sermon Series: Hospitality Is Description: The “hospitality...
The God Who Whispers To Be Heard
June 25, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 24.6 MBSermon: The God Who Whispers To Be Heard Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The world has never been louder. More and more voices demand our attention and it is easy to make any voice or message seem more authoritative than it actually is. God possesses a voice that can shake the heavens and the earth, yet sometimes God whispers to be heard.
Two Laughs
June 18, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 24.4 MBSermon: Two Laughs Scripture: Romans 5:1-8 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: When God tells 90-year-old Sarah that she will bear Abraham’s long promised son, she laughs. It isn’t a laugh borne out of humor; rather it is a weary and even bitter laugh. Yet in a year, Sarah would not only be laughing with joy but inspiring it in others. Today, we explore how we get from one laugh to the other in our own lives.
You Have Been Good
June 11, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 30.1 MBSermon: You Have Been Good Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Speaker: Rob Lewis Description: Jesus’ calming of the storm is a great reminder of his goodness, that even though life’s experiences may seem like he is asleep or unconcerned with our trials, he is still there, still in control, and still good.
Stop, Look Around, and Remember
June 04, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 23.8 MBSermon: Stop, Look Around, and Remember Scripture: Numbers 11:24-30 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Numbers 11 is a chapter full of amnesia. God’s people cannot seem to remember God’s faithfulness to them. Moses has forgotten a key leadership lesson his Father-in-Law taught him. So, in the middle of the mess, God brings the Holy Spirit to remind them all of what they need to know.
Fruit of the Earth, Work of Human Hands
May 28, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 23.6 MBSermon: Fruit of the Earth, Work of Human Hands Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: In communion, Jesus transforms bread and wine, which are themselves a transformation of wheat and grapes by human hands. Similarly on Pentecost, the disciples proclaim the Gospel, and God transforms their words into speech that could be understood by anyone. The work of ministry, to which we are all called, is a collaboration we share with God.
The Case of the Unknown God
May 14, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 22.2 MBSermon: The Case of the Unknown God Scripture: Acts 17:22-31 (NTE - New Testament for Everyone) Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The Apostle Paul didn’t have a lot of downtime (at least when not in prison), usually devoting all of his time to spreading the good news of the Gospel. But circumstances led him to have to kill time in the city of Athens. What resulted was one of the most unique sermons in the entire Bible, and one that provides insight into how we can reach our wor...
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life
May 07, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 20.8 MBSermon: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life Scripture: John 14:1-7 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: When kids have a parent they trust, they will follow them virtually anywhere without needing to know where they are going or why. As they grow older, they start to ask out of curiosity but then later out of self interest, wanting to be sure that following is worth it for them. In our life of faith, we must ask ourselves: are we actually seeking Jesus or mostly what we want...
Care Packages
April 30, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 23.4 MBSermon: Care Packages Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20 NRSV Speaker:Joel Pancoast, Co-Director of the Gator Wesley Foundation Together we get to dream about how to build connections. It is our connections that illustrate the Kingdom of God to the world, because through connection we overcome differences with love and we hold our diversity as a blessing.
Belief in Jesus Should Drive Us to Community
April 23, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 28.7 MBSermon: Resurrection, Revelation, Reconnection Scripture: Luke 24:13-16, 30-35 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: We live in a world of deep and growing disconnection. Even the affiliations that used to hold us together can feel like they are falling apart. But the Church is equipped with the good news about the only connection that can truly last: a community centered on the truth of the resurrection and a genuine and deep love for one another.
Control Your Calendar, Change Your Life
April 16, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 29.1 MBSermon: Control Your Calendar, Change Your Life Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Many of us can feel like our calendar runs our life at times. You’re right, and it is even worse than you think! But there are other ways to structure our time, other calendars we can choose to live by, and one in particular is designed for our good.