Lakeside Christian Church Blog

Forgiven and Victorious in Christ 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.   Scripture Reading – Psalm 86   Confession is not about wallowing in guilt—it’s about running to the God who is rich in mercy. Psalm 86 reminds us that God is “good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon him.” When we confess, we’re not hoping for forgiveness but claiming the forgiveness already secured in Christ. God’s justice demands sin be dealt with, and in Jesus it has been fully satisfied. The promise of 1 John 1:9 assures us that confession is always met with cleansing, not condemnation. Like the psalmist, we can call upon the Lord with confidence, knowing that He not only hears us but delights to show mercy. Confession restores intimacy with God and renews joy in His steadfast love. Worship often helps us grasp truths Scripture declares.  You’ve Already Won  reminds us that th...

REACH – Joining God’s Mission John 3:16–17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.   Scripture Reading – Psalm 85   John 3:16–17 reminds us of God’s boundless love:  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…”  This is not just a message for us to cherish but one to be shared. Psalm 85 echoes this by proclaiming God’s steadfast love and faithfulness, bringing peace and salvation near. On REACH Sunday, we remember that the Good News is not meant to be contained but carried—across borders, cultures, and generations. God’s mission is global, yet deeply personal: each person is seen, loved, and invited into His Kingdom.  PAUSE : You are seen! You are loved! And You are invited by Jesus to join His mission!  PLAY : As His people, we are called to ...

Our Future Hope    John 14:1–3 Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.   Scripture Reading – Psalm 84   Jesus comforts His disciples by promising them a place in His Father’s house. This assurance reminds us that no matter how unsettled or uncertain life feels, our true home is secure in Him. Psalm 84 echoes this longing: “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere.” The psalmist celebrates the joy of God’s presence, where even the sparrow finds a home. Together, these passages show us that the Christian life is not about striving to belong in this world but about resting in the promise of Christ’s eternal dwelling place. A reminder that life with Jesus starts now and lasts forever. Our hea...

August 15, 2025 – The Name Above Every Name   Philippians 2:9-11 –  Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,   so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,   and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.   Scripture Reading – Psalm 83   The writer of Psalm 83 is crying out to God about the many enemies that are against Israel. But he makes an interesting plea at the end. He asks that the enemies be put to shame, however, he doesn’t just ask that they be destroyed. He asks that they may seek the name of the LORD, to know that he alone is the Most High over all the earth (vv. 16-18).   How is this perspective even possible in the midst of great suffering, particularly suffering caused by others? Because Jesus gave us the ultimate example of sacrificial humility, to put the eternal w...

Our Shepherd and Defender 1 Peter 2:24–25 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.    Scripture Reading – Psalm 82 Psalm 82  confronts injustice and reminds us that God defends the weak, with a plea, “Arise, O God, judge the earth; for you shall inherit all the nations (Ps 82:8)!  1 Peter 2:24–25  proclaims how God accomplished this prayer: Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross. He took the judgment we deserved so that we could live in righteousness, healed by His wounds. Like sheep, we had gone astray, but Jesus—our Shepherd—brought us home. Christ’s sacrifice doesn’t just heal our souls; it also compels us to pursue justice, mercy, and righteousness in a broken world (Micah 6:8). The songs we will sing together this Sunday remind us of God’s great love for us!...

Worthy of Worship   Revelation 15:3–4 And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,   “Great and amazing are your deeds,   O Lord God the Almighty!   Just and true are your ways,   O King of the nations!   Who will not fear, O Lord,   and glorify your name?   For you alone are holy.   All nations will come   and worship you,   for your righteous acts have been revealed.”   Scripture Reading – Psalm 81   In Revelation 15:3–4, the saints sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, declaring God's works as great and marvelous, His ways just and true. This heavenly worship reminds us that God is both mighty and merciful. Psalm 81, by contrast, reveals God's sorrow when His people ignore His voice. God longs for our worship and obedience—not because He needs it, but because we do. In both texts, worship is not just music—it’s a response to God’s character. When we listen, trust, and walk with H...