Lakeside United Methodist Church

No Script: Improv and the Art of Sharing Our Faith; Week 6: Making the Invisible Visible

July 21, 2019 16:00 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MB

Series Description When you hear the word “evangelism,” many people think of long sermons, structured programs, or uncomfortable activities like knocking on a stranger’s door. But what if sharing our faith looked a little more like improv? When you compare this unique brand of comedy and the way Jesus and others went about sharing the Gospel, the have more in common than you might think! Sermon Description Luke 4:16-22 There is a difference between funny people saying funny thing...

No Script: Improv and the Art of Sharing Our Faith; Week 5: Mistakes Are Opportunities

July 15, 2019 11:25 - 29 minutes - 53.5 MB

Series Description: When you hear the word “evangelism,” many people think of long sermons, structured programs, or uncomfortable activities like knocking on a stranger’s door. But what if sharing our faith looked a little more like improv? When you compare this unique brand of comedy and the way Jesus and others went about sharing the Gospel, the have more in common than you might think! Sermon Description: Mistakes Are Opportunities, Mark 10:35-45 In the world of improv, the on...

No Script: Improv and the Art of Sharing Our Faith; Week 4: Make Statements

July 07, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 47.9 MB

Series Description When you hear the word “evangelism,” many people think of long sermons, structured programs, or uncomfortable activities like knocking on a stranger’s door. But what if sharing our faith looked a little more like improv? When you compare this unique brand of comedy and the way Jesus and others went about sharing the Gospel, the have more in common than you might think! Sermon Description Make Statements; Matthew 14:13-21, 15:32-38 Last week we learned about the imp...

No Script: Improv and the Art of Sharing Our Faith; Week 3: Yes And

June 30, 2019 16:00 - 28 minutes - 51 MB

Series Description: When you hear the word “evangelism,” many people think of long sermons, structured programs, or uncomfortable activities like knocking on a stranger’s door. But what if sharing our faith looked a little more like improv? When you compare this unique brand of comedy and the way Jesus and others went about sharing the Gospel, the have more in common than you might think! Sermon Description: Acts 17:16-23 The second technique in building an improv scene is to fo...

No Script: Improv & The Art of Sharing Our Faith; Week 2: Say Yes

June 24, 2019 14:53 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

Series Description: When you hear the word “evangelism,” many people think of long sermons, structured programs, or uncomfortable activities like knocking on a stranger’s door. But what if sharing our faith looked a little more like improv? When you compare this unique brand of comedy and the way Jesus and others went about sharing the Gospel, the have more in common than you might think! Sermon Description: John 4:1-29 The first rule of improv is to say “yes.” Yes shows respect...

No Script: Improv & The Art of Sharing Our Faith; Week 1: The Key to Improv

June 16, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MB

Series Description: When you hear the word “evangelism,” many people think of long sermons, structured programs, or uncomfortable activities like knocking on a stranger’s door. But what if sharing our faith looked a little more like improv? When you compare this unique brand of comedy and the way Jesus and others went about sharing the Gospel, the have more in common than you might think! Sermon Description: Acts 8:26-38 Improv may look and sound like it is completely made up on...

Best Friends Forever

June 09, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes - 40.1 MB

John 14: 15-17, 25-27 Have you ever had an overwhelming need to check up on someone or stop to admire a rainbow? Can you use a helping hand, a friend you can confide in, or even someone who can provide you with guidance? The disciples were promised a forever Friend, Counselor and Comforter to accompany them on their journey and mission in life. Do you know that you have been promised this same friend too?

Wait, Wait, Go

June 02, 2019 18:03 - 25 minutes - 46.2 MB

Acts 1:1-11 When is it time to go? And when should we wait? When do we know enough or are prepared enough? These are the questions the disciples were wrestling with as it became clear Jesus was finally leaving.

Come and Eat Breakfast

May 19, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 48.1 MB

John 21:9-14 The stage is set for something big. It feels like the right time for a miracle or a pep talk or a big send off. But Jesus knows what the disciples need more than anything: breakfast. Below is the link to the video by Brad Montague that is shown to end the sermon. It is such a beautiful message. Make sure you check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhHOA-cuA78

Back to the Beginning

May 12, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 36.1 MB

John 21:1-8 What do we do when we’ve lost our way? When we don’t know what to do next? When the way forward is unclear? Perhaps it’s best to go back to the beginning.

Scars that Preach

May 05, 2019 16:00 - 25 minutes - 48.4 MB

John 20: 24-31 “Doubting” Thomas will seemingly be forever remembered for one of his worst moments, yet his interaction with Jesus has brought comfort and peace to others who struggle with faith. And that resurrected Jesus? The scars of crucifixion are still visible on his glorified body, giving hope to all who trust in him. Do we have the courage to let our scars preach?

(Don't) Follow Your Gut

April 28, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MB

John 20:19-23 It is Easter evening, and the disciples aren’t out celebrating Jesus’ resurrection, or even looking for him - dead or alive. Instead, they’ve fearfully locked themselves in a place of hiding. While this isn’t an entirely unreasonable response, it is definitely not the gut reaction Jesus had in mind.

Why Do You Look for the Living Among the Dead?

April 21, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 30.9 MB

Luke 23:50-24:5 The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central event of our faith, but it is one we are not simply called to observe and be amazed by. It is a call to action, a call to new life, and a call to seek that new life in the only place it can actually be found.

Because of This I Rejoice, Week 6: Joyful Giving

April 15, 2019 15:57 - 25 minutes - 48 MB

One of the top reasons people have left the Church or avoid it in the first place is that they feel the Church talks too much about money and giving. So today, we are going to talk about money and giving… Based on the book Because of This I Rejoice by Max O. Vincent

Because of This I Rejoice, Week 4: Joyful Ascetiscism

April 07, 2019 17:35 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MB

Phillippians 3 This week we will be looking how we can joyfully practice the discipline of self-denial not as a way to earn favor with God as a way to gain greater awareness of God working in us. *Based on the book by Max O. Vincent

Because of This I Rejoice, Week 3: Joyful Humility

March 24, 2019 18:14 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MB

Phillippians 1:27-2:18 The incredible irony of practicing humility as a spiritual discipline is that, in looking to serve others and put them ahead of ourselves, it actually draws attention. And when done with the right spirit, humility and unity within a Christian community point to the ultimate expression of humility: Christ’s willingness to go through death out of love for us. *Based on a book by Max O. Vincent

Because of This I Rejoice, Week 2: Joyful Witness

March 17, 2019 18:31 - 25 minutes - 46.8 MB

Phillippians 1:12-26 New research reveals nearly all Christians agree that coming to know Jesus is the best thing that could happen to someone. And nearly all Christians also agree that sharing the Gospel is part of faith in Jesus. And yet so many Christians are terrified of sharing the good news! This week we tackle the challenge of joyful witness. *Based on Because of This I Rejoice by Max O. Vincent

Because of This I Rejoice, Week 1: Joyful Prayer

March 10, 2019 16:00 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MB

Phillippians 1:1-11 Take a bath, brush your teeth, say your prayers, go to bed. This is a routine children dread, as it means the day of fun and play is over. As we look at our own prayer lives today, do we still dread it and see it as a chore? Or is it something we can joyfully practice each day? Based on Because of This I Rejoice by Max O. Vincent

Stay Awake

March 03, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 25.1 MB

Luke 9: 28-36 The Transfiguration is one of the most significant moments in Jesus’ earthy life, and the disciples almost slept through it. But Luke tell us that “since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory.” May it be so with us as well. *please note that due to technical difficulties, the podcast recording did not start at the beginning of the sermon.

What's the Difference?

February 24, 2019 17:00 - 26 minutes - 49.1 MB

Luke 6:27-38 Two different Gospel writers with two different audiences and two different goals give us their take on some of Jesus’ most famous teachings. So, what’s the difference? Funny you should ask, because Jesus has the same question!

Figs & Millennials

February 17, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes - 79.8 MB

Jeremiah 31:23-31, Mark 11:12-23 What do yoga, brunch, and tattoos have to do with Jesus and the fig tree? Find out with a message of hope in the face of church decline and generational change. Be a part of the next reformation in the Christian story.

The Scandalous Kingdom of God

February 10, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MB

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-46 What comes to mind when you think of the Kingdom of God? Do you see visions of large buildings, beautiful art, and grand displays of God’s glory? Or do you think of something much, much smaller?

The Parable of the What Now?

February 03, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 44.7 MB

Matthew 13:1-9 A farmer goes out to spread seeds, and they fall on four different types of soil which produce four different results. A common response to this parable is to think about how condition of the soil in our lives and how it affects the growth of what God is planting in our lives. But what if that’s not what Jesus wanted us to focus on?

Depth Over Distance, Week 4: Principle: Purpose Over Platform

January 27, 2019 17:00 - 25 minutes - 46.2 MB

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 We have focused our perspective, aligned our posture, and explored the pathway to a deep life. Now, we must wrestle with the question: what is it all for?

Depth Over Distance, Week 3: Pathway: Input Over Output

January 20, 2019 20:24 - 27 minutes - 51.4 MB

Philippians 4:8-9 In so many areas of life, it can feel like we are measured by our output. But what if the true deep life was better measured not by what comes out but by what goes in?

Depth Over Distance, Week 2: Posture: Character Over Competency

January 13, 2019 20:09 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MB

Proverbs 11:3-8 (The Message) Competency is a tool with which we can make an impact, but it is our character that guides what we do with that tool. Working on our character, alongside our competency, aligns us with God’s intentions, leading us into the deep life God has for us.

Depth Over Distance, Week 1; Timeless of Timely

January 06, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutes - 35.8 MB

Psalm 73:1-5, 16-18 A major temptation we face in today’s world is to focus on the timely, trying to keep up with everything as it is happening. But when we realign our perspective toward the timeless, we lay the foundation for living deeply.

The Good Earth

December 25, 2018 01:00 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MB

Fifty years ago, the astronauts aboard Apollo 8 travelled almost a quarter of a million miles to study the moon, and they ended up discovering something far more important—the Earth. By shifting our perspective, this historic mission and the birth of Christ allow us to see our world and the love of God in a new way.

Awaiting the Already,Week 4: Word, Life, Light

December 23, 2018 17:00 - 13 minutes - 25 MB

John 1:1-5, 9-14 One of these Gospels is not like the other… While Matthew, Mark, and Luke offer us Advent and Christmas narratives we might recognize, John tells us a Christmas story that is all but impossible to recreate with inflatables in your yard.

Awaiting the Already, Week 3: Here I Am

December 16, 2018 17:41 - 19 minutes - 34.9 MB

The Gospel of Luke offers a Christmas extravaganza! Angels and shepherds, prophecies and songs, miracles and glory shining bright! But within this big, bold production lies a smaller yet no-less-important story of faithfulness.

Awaiting the Already, Week 1: Hurry Up And Slow Down

December 02, 2018 17:00 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MB

Mark 1: 1-8 In a world where everything is moving at a blistering pace, Christmastime often cranks things up to 11. Mark, the writer of arguably the fastest paced Gospel, starts his book with John the Baptist’s call to prepare the way for the Lord. Advent’s interruption of the space-time continuum reminds us to do just that - to step out of the hurry and prepare.

Exponential Leaders, Week 3: Indelible Influence

November 25, 2018 17:00 - 21 minutes - 39.4 MB

Acts 15:36-39, 2 Timothy 4:11 The Bible doesn’t record a single word that Barnabas said, but his influence on the early church and the New Testament is indelible. By actively working to identify and develop potential in others, he made an exponential impact far beyond what he could have accomplished on his own.

Exponential Impact, Week 2: Launching Leaders

November 18, 2018 23:20 - 24 minutes - 43.9 MB

It is impossible to develop leadership in others without giving them the opportunity to lead. This means sharing responsibility and taking a step back so others can step up. We can make an impact with our own leadership, but in order to have exponential impact, we need to be in the habit of launching leaders.

Exponential Impact, Week 1: Perceiving Potential

November 12, 2018 00:02 - 28 minutes - 50.9 MB

Acts 11: 19-26 No matter how much natural leadership talent we have, it needs to be developed. And for many of us, it took someone seeing the potential in us before that development could begin. The first key to having exponential impact is perceiving the potential in others.

Reclaiming Unity

November 04, 2018 17:00 - 28 minutes - 50.8 MB

John 17:20-23 We are 48 hours away from another election. And the second that one is over, the next one begins. The divisions that drive us away from one another feel as though they have become permanent. But what if there were a way to reclaim unity without needing to prove who is right and who is wrong?

Made in the Image of A Generous God, Week 3: A Generous Response

October 28, 2018 16:00 - 23 minutes - 42.5 MB

Matthew 6: 24-33 We are made in the image of a generous God who has blessed us with a world of abundance. Today, we explore how to respond in a way that is faithful both to God as well as ourselves and those that rely on us. Link to song during prayer time: https://youtu.be/EroMEqTP6L8

Made in the Image of a Generous God, Week 2: A Generous Mindset

October 21, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 48.4 MB

Romans 12:1-2 Do we live in a world of scarcity or a world of abundance? Our answer to this question has a profound impact on how we live our lives and interact with one another.

Made in the Image of a Generous God, Week 1: A Generous God

October 14, 2018 16:00 - 22 minutes - 40.8 MB

John 3:16 Central to God’s character is love, and the Bible tells us over and over again that proof of that love is found in God’s generosity. A first step toward generosity in our own lives is to be reminded of just how much God has given us.

Letting Go And Trusting God

October 07, 2018 17:35 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MB

Proverbs 3: 5-6 Our lives are more hectic than ever. Throw in the typical stresses of life, be they relationship issues, health concerns, an unstable job situation, or financial stresses, and many of us find ourselves struggling to just hang on. God reminds us time and time again in His word that we are to come to Him with all of these things and just let go in complete trust in His plan.

Devoted, Week 4: Prayer

September 30, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 46 MB

Acts 2: 42-47 In the midst of the excitement of all that was fresh and new, the early Church recognized the power and importance of staying connected to where they came from. Prayer and worship can take new styles and forms, but these disciplines have been, are, and should always be what bind us together with God and one another.

Devoted, Week 3: Table

September 23, 2018 17:15 - 25 minutes - 45.8 MB

Acts 2:42-47 We grab fast food and eat in our car. We sit alone for meals and scroll on our phones. We sit with others for meals and scroll on our phones. Sometimes we are so busy that we don’t even stop to eat. But it doesn’t have to be this way. What if we reclaimed meals as a holy time?

Devoted, Week 2: Community

September 16, 2018 16:00 - 17 minutes - 31.9 MB

Acts 2:42-47 Th search for community, connection and meaning were areas where the early Church excelled. And yet many today are abandoning the Church to seek community in everything from brunch groups to CrossFit. Today we explore what is behind this shift, the longing we all experience, and what God's design for true community looks like.

Devoted, Week 1: Study

September 09, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 56.6 MB

Acts 2:42-47 The early Church devoted themselves to the apostles’ teachings, which we can do through studying the Bible. Today we explore how to get started with one of the most important disciplines we can practice as individuals and as a church community.

Hope and Hail Marys

September 02, 2018 16:00 - 18 minutes - 32.4 MB

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 When your team is down late in the game, are you the kind of fan who stays to the end hoping for a hail mary? Or do you head to your car, resigned to a loss, hoping only to beat the traffic?

Lakeside 101 part 2 - Lakeside

August 26, 2018 18:04 - 23 minutes - 42.4 MB

Luke 5:1-11 Key idea: The shores of the Sea of Galilee, a large lake in northern Israel, were the site of so many of Jesus' teachings, actions and relationships. From the calling of the disciples to an encounter with the risen Savior, the lakeside is a place of transformation. It is our vision to see Lakeside UMC be a similar place of transformation in our community.

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