Lakeside Christian Church Blog

Secured, Redeemed, Sent   Revelation 1:5–6 To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.   Scripture Reading – Psalm 94 Jesus Christ, the faithful witness and King of kings, loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood. Revelation 1:7 declares, “Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of Him. Even so. Amen.” One day, Jesus will return to set all things right. Until that day, we live in the freedom He purchased, knowing He has made us a kingdom and priests to serve God. This truth reshapes our identity and gives purpose to our lives—we are not just forgiven, but commissioned to reflect His reign in a world still waiting for redemption. Psalm 94 echoes this, showing God as both refuge and judge. In a world of injustice and uncertainty, we stand no...

Magnify the Lord   Psalm 34:3 Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!   Scripture Reading – Psalm 93 In Psalm 34:3 the Psalmist begins with an invitation to worship that is communal and compelling. Psalm 93 shifts the scene from invitation to foundation, the enthronement of God—he rules; his majesty surrounds the world; his faithfulness establishes the seas and the world. Together these texts move us from an active call to praise into confident submission to a reigning God. When we join voices to magnify the Lord, we do more than sing; we acknowledge that the One we praise is supreme over chaos, unshaken by storms, and worthy of our trust. This posture—public praise rooted in private confidence—shapes how we live, speak, and go about the work of mercy and mission. The songs we sing together direct our hearts to complementary truths.  Christ Be Magnified  centers the life of the Christian around the Lord’s exaltation—our joys and sufferings p...

Celebrate God   Ephesians 3:20–21 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.    Scripture Reading – Psalm 92 For our call to worship this Sunday, we will read together Ephesians 3:20-21, which reminds us that God can do immeasurably more than we can imagine, working in us and through us according to His power. Paired with Psalm 92, a psalm of praise for God’s steadfast love and mighty works, we are reminded that His faithfulness endures and His power transforms lives. Even when our circumstances feel small or overwhelming, God’s ability to exceed expectations encourages us to trust Him fully. Like the flourishing of a well-watered tree, our lives reflect His glory as we remain rooted in Him. Our response to His immeasurable power is worship, recognizing that all honor, glory, and praise belong ...

  October 10, 2025 - Hold Fast to Him in Love 2 Thessalonians 3:3,5 –  The Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.   Scripture Reading – Psalm 91   We don’t know the author of Psalm 91, but we do know it’s someone who is giving testimony of the hope he has of dwelling, abiding, living, and resting with the Most High. In doing so, the psalmist is acknowledging that the LORD has provided shelter, protection, refuge and deliverance for him.   The dramatic ending of Psalm 91 is God himself sharing the hope and promise for the one who “holds fast to him in love” (v. 14). This phrase is translated differently “because he has his heart set on me” (CSB); “because he loves me” (NIV). The Hebrew word translated here is  Ḥāšaq , meaning  to love, desire, or be attached to . It conveys a strong sense of delight or longing.   Why would any...

Take Heart!   John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.   Scripture Reading – Psalm 90   Jesus warns his disciples that trouble is coming, even to the point that they will be scatterd (John 16:32).  But then he says,  “But take heart! I have overcome the world.”  These words are both honest and hope-filled. Jesus doesn’t promise a life without hardship, but He gives us something far better: His victory. Psalm 90 reminds us of our human frailty— “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”  (v.12) Life is brief, but God is eternal. In the face of life’s troubles, our hope isn’t found in control or comfort but in the One who reigns over time itself. When we face uncertainty, we can rest in Jesus’ unshakable triumph and God’s everlasting faithfulness. His overcoming power gives us courage for today and confidence for et...

God’s Love on Display   Romans 5:8 But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.   Scripture Reading – Psalm 89   The heart of the gospel is put on display in the extravagant and costly demonstration of His love for sinners. God’s love is not conditional, wavering, or earned. It is steadfast, proven in sacrifice. Psalm 89 echoes this reality, celebrating God’s unfailing covenant love and faithfulness “to all generations.” Even when human promises falter, God’s word and love stand firm. This truth anchors us in times of doubt or failure. Our worth is not measured by success or holiness but by God’s unchanging love displayed at the cross. We can rest in the assurance that God sees us fully, loves us completely, and remains faithful eternally. His love is the foundation of our worship and our hope.   Worship songs often carry truth deeper into our hearts than words alone.  All Creatures (Sing the Harmony)  invites all c...