Best Lakeside UMC Podcasts (2025)

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The Gift of Presence 25:00

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Sermon Title: The Gift of Presence Scripture: Romans 12:9-18 Love is about seeing other people for who they are and showing up in ways that will bless them. When we actively seek the best for others, that is love. LakesideUMC.net

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The Gift of Naming 25:49

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Sermon Title: The Gift of Naming Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5 Giving something a name has the power to bring clarity. Having a clearer view of ourselves and our situation makes us more compassionate and better able to help others. LakesideUMC.net

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Be Still 23:09

14d ago23:09

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Sermon Title: Be Still Scripture: Psalm 46 There is so little we actually have control over. And while we are certainly called to an active faith that responds to the real world we live in, perhaps the first step in the action plan is to be still. LakesideUMC.net

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The Best Is Yet To Come 25:31

21d ago25:31

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Sermon Title: The Best Is Yet to Come Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 When the central events of our faith, and arguably of human history, happened 2,000 years ago, shouldn't things be better by now? How do we live a life of faith that keeps the spark of anticipation alive? LakesideUMC.net

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I Am With You 28:18

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Sermon Title I Am With You Scripture Haggai 2:1-9 Nostalgia can be a comforting feeling, but it can also plant seeds of bitterness. When the past seems so much better than the present, and the future seems to offer little hope, how do we go on in faith? LakesideUMC.net

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The Faith to Stand Watch 22:43

1M ago22:43

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Sermon Title The Faith to Stand Watch Scripture Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 As Habakkuk the prophet looks around at the world, all he sees is violence and injustice—even from God's own chosen people and leaders. His struggle leads him not to scold the nation but to question God, but the way he does it is actually an act of great faith. LakesideUMC.net…

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I Have Indeed Arrived 31:19

2M ago31:19

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Sermon Title - I Have Indeed Arrived Scripture- Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Willingly giving away a portion of our finances, time, attention, and more will always be an act of sacrifice. But if we only see giving to God through the Church as a sacrifice, we have missed the bigger picture that God wants to paint for us.…

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And While You're At It…Love Yourself 23:39

2M ago23:39

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Sermon Title - And While You're At It…Love Yourself Scripture - Mark 12: 28-31 Someone asked, "but what is the most important commandment?" Jesus responded in a way that informs and challenges our relationship with God, others, and ourselves. We'll explore his answer and its implications for the life of faith together.…

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A Meal That Moves Us 20:27

2M ago20:27

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Sermon Title - A Meal That Moves Us Scripture - Luke 22:14-20 The taste of a family recipe, the smell of a dish that you enjoyed on vacation, the feeling that comes when sharing a meal with friends you haven't seen in a while—there is something about food that can transport us to another time or place. On World Communion Sunday, we join our sibling…

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Deciding What Matters 30:51

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Sermon Title - Deciding What Matters Scripture - Luke 16:1-14 What do we do when we are confronted with the fact that everything is changing? When we are in a time of transition, when uncertainty is rising, when the familiar seems to have fallen away, it is time to step back and decide what really matters.…

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The Biggest Sinner of All 21:36

3M ago21:36

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Sermon Title - The Biggest Sinner of All Scripture - 1 Timothy 1:12-17 What happens when we feel inspired by the Holy Spirit but unqualified or unworthy to do anything about it? The self-proclaimed "biggest sinner of all" has some thoughts.

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Commit to Community 30:57

3M ago30:57

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Commit to Community Acts 2:42-47 We invest ourselves in both the life of our church and our local community because together we can better grow as individuals and families while more effectively serving the community in which we are rooted.

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See the Good 31:17

3M ago31:17

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Sermon Title -See the Good Scripture - 2 Kings 5:1-3, 14-19a When we "See the Good," we focus on looking for God's presence and activity in all people and situations. This not only reminds us of the goodness of God, but it helps us discern how we are called to respond in love.

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Welcome Home 27:51

4M ago27:51

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John 4:4-10, 25-29 Values help to define how we live out our purpose, mission, and vision, and our first value is "Welcome Home." More than just the greeting, this is meant to embody the verb—the action of welcoming. Like Jesus, we both engage those we meet and go out of our way to invite others to experience the grace and love of God.…

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Where Faith Feels Like Home 29:17

4M ago29:17

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Sermon Title - Where Faith Feels Like Home Scripture - Ephesians 2:17-22 As we kick off Fall 2025, we unveil Lakeside's new vision: Where Faith Feels Like Home. We believe God has uniquely shaped our church into a place where people experience the warmth and welcome of God, while also being called to grow in love for and service to our community.…

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You Are Not a Burden to God 26:05

4M ago26:05

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Sermon Title - You Are Not a Burden to God Scripture - Luke 12:29-34 "I don't want to be a burden." This is a common refrain from people who are entering a season of needing help. And while our "earthly" support networks will have limits to energy and resources, the God of eternal abundance delights in giving us what we need.…

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It's Not About the Money 34:41

4M ago34:41

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Sermon Title - It's Not About the Money Scripture - Luke 12:13-21 While Jesus was ministering to a crowd, a man shouted out a question about money. Jesus responded with a story about money. Spoiler alert: it's not about the money. https://lakesideumc.net

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A Charlie Brown Christmas 29:45

4M ago29:45

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Series - Movies That Made Us Sermon - A Charlie Brown Christmas Scripture - Isaiah 1:11-18 It is the Christmas season, and yet Charlie Brown feels a deep discomfort. As he looks around at all the decorations, parties, and even the annual pageant, it doesn't feel right. He ends up playing the role of prophet, calling everyone back to the true meanin…

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Dead Poet's Society 15:09

5M ago15:09

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Sermon Title - Dead Poet's Society Scripture - Hebrews 12:1-2 On the first day of class at a stuffy New England prep school, English teacher John Keating (played by Robin Williams) shocks his students with unorthodox methods and ideas. The most radical of which might be the simple phrase "Carpe Diem." He shows them that by listening to the voices o…

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The Fellowship of the Ring 28:27

5M ago28:27

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Sermon ~ The Fellowship of the Ring Scripture ~ Psalm 73: 21-28 When the Fellowship of nine tasked with destroying a Ring possessing the powers of evil find themselves at what feels like a dead end, Frodo descends into despair. He lashes out and then laments that he finds himself in the midst of such danger. The wise wizard Gandalf reminds the litt…

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October Sky 28:52

5M ago28:52

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Sermon Title - October Sky Scripture - Jeremiah 1:4-10, 17-19 Homer Hickam is destined to be a coal miner—like his father, his friends, and every other boy in Coalwood, West Virginia. But after watching Sputnik pass overhead in the October sky, Homer decides to set his sights on the stars.

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If You Get Lost, Find A Family 29:19

5M ago29:19

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Sermon ~ If You Get Lost, Find A Family Scripture ~ Luke 15:11-24 Getting lost is one of the most terrifying and disorienting experiences, especially for kids. Adding to the challenge of being lost is that not everyone around them may be a good or safe option for help. But a solid piece of advice for kids is also a great strategy for all of us when…

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Lessons in Getting it Wrong 19:00

6M ago19:00

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Sermon Title ~ Lessons in Getting it Wrong Scripture ~ 2 Samuel 12:13 In scripture we see David's storied maturation from humble shepherd boy to Israel's most beloved King. Though his tale is full of great deeds made possible by the Lord's blessings, it is not without spot or blemish. In spite of this, David is know as one after God's own heart. Ho…

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Ask The Pastor and Friends 38:42

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Pastor Dan, Jeremy, and Amanda respond to questions from the congregation! LakesideUMc.net/connect

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John: Word Made Flesh 27:00

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Sermon Title ~ John: Word Made Flesh Scripture ~ John 1:1-5 John's Gospel is quite different from the others, having been written last and by the longest living disciple. After a lifetime of reflection, teaching, and preaching, John has come to realize that Jesus is the God of Israel come in the flesh for all people.…

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Luke: The Upside-Down King 32:27

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Sermon Title ~Luke: The Upside-Down King Scripture ~Luke 14:16-24 Luke's Gospel contains some of Jesus' most loved teachings, including the parables of the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan. Yet, it is these very parables and the way Jesus lived out the themes contained in them that got him killed. When viewed as Luke intended, this is a Gospel a…

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Matthew: The Source 31:25

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Sermon Title ~ Matthew: The Source Scripture ~ Matthew 17:1-9 Matthew places extra emphasis on Jesus being the fulfillment of the story begun in the Old Testament. He is the faithful teacher and king that Moses and David had ultimately failed to be. Many of his most pivotal moments happen at the tops of mountains, where heaven and earth symbolicall…

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Mark: Identity and Action 30:05

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Series ~ Four Gospels. One Jesus Sermon Title ~ Mark: Identity and Action Scripture ~ Mark 8:27-30 Mark is generally understood to be the earliest of the four Gospel accounts, and it likely served as a sort of "rough draft" or even starting point for Mathew and Luke. Mark focuses in on Jesus in action, presenting a portrait of one who is always on …

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The Resurrected Life 19:11

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Jesus Is Alive and It Makes All the Difference! What does the Resurrected life look like? What are we called to do? And how are we supposed to do it? LakesideUMC.net/connect

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Through Death to New Life 20:53

8M ago20:53

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Through Death to New Life Luke 24:1-5 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Isaiah 65:17-25 When Jesus rose from the dead, it was more than just a miracle. It was a victory. And because of that victory, Jesus has opened the way through death and into the life God had always intended for us

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Through Waiting 22:28

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Sermon Series ~ Through Sermon Title ~Through Waiting Scriptures ~Job 42:1-6, 10-12a Jeremiah 29:10-14 Romans 8:28 (NTFE) Psalm 30:1-5 There are many forms of waiting—from tedious endurance to troubling uncertainty to painful suffering. Sometimes it feels like we are waiting with God and other times we are waiting for God. When we are faithful to l…

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Through Regret 31:15

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Series ~ Through Sermon ~ Through Regret Scriptures ~ Genesis 27:18-24, 32:24-28 Luke 15:17-24 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Psalm 73 That thing we did, that season of life, that broken relationship—it may be a thing of the past. But the regret we feel may be the burden we carry today. Is it possible for God to lead us through regret and into peace?…

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Through Good Times 31:12

9M ago31:12

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Sermon Title ~Through Good Times Scriptures ~ Deuteronomy 8:6-19, 1Kings 11:1-10, Genesis 41:45b-49, 45:4-9, Psalm 23 We may not feel like we need help getting through the good times of life. But that's exactly the point. It is easy to rely on God in times of need, but how do we stay faithful when we experience God's abundance?…

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Through Change 18:44

9M ago18:44

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Sermon Title ~ Through Change Scriptures ~ Genesis 12:1-4, Exodus 13:21-22, 14:19-22, Joshua 24:14-15 Major changes in life can be a challenge. Sometimes it is forced upon us, but sometimes we are invited by God into significant change and we face a choice.

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Through Chaos 27:27

9M ago27:27

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Series ~ Through Sermon ~ Through Chaos Scriptures ~ Genesis 1:1-13, Genesis 7:7-12, Psalm 46 What do we do when it feels like forces that are completely out of our control are causing chaos in the world or in our own life? Is it possible to live with a faith that rejects fear?

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Stay In Love With God 31:47

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Series ~ 3 Simple Rules Scripture ~ Colossians 2:3-7 The final of John Wesley's Three General Rules for Methodists is the simplest of them all, and yet for some of us, it's the easiest to neglect. What makes this such a tragedy is that this rule—stay in love with God—is actually the engine that powers everything else.…

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Do Good 29:01

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SERIES: 3 Simple Rules SERMON: Do Good SCRIPTURE: Luke 6:27-36 Working toward doing no harm is a big and important first step. But it can leave us wondering what, if anything, we are supposed to do. How do I stand for what I believe? Is sitting it out ok? What difference can I really make in a world so big and so broken? These are all a part of the…

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Do No Harm 26:46

10M ago26:46

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3 Simple Rules For all of the detailed theology that undergirds the Methodist movement, John Wesley understood the importance of living out our faith practically. All of the Bible knowledge in the world doesn't do a lot of good if we don't know how to apply it across our lives and relationships. These simple rules are as vital now to our love of Go…

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Kingdom, Power, and Glory 27:00

10M ago27:00

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SERIES ~ Pray This Way SERMON ~ Kingdom, Power, and Glory SCRIPTURE ~ Matthew 28:18-20 As we wrap up our series on the Lord's Prayer, we are faced with a familiar and seemingly simple benediction: yours, God, is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. But as we have found with the entirety of this prayer, it is much easier to say than it is …

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Rescue Us 30:06

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SERIES ~ Pray This Way SERMON ~ Rescue Us SCRIPTURE ~ Matthew 6:13 Our modern understanding of temptation is that it is an invitation to do wrong. But the words of the prayer in Scripture actually point to the idea of a test that reveals the truth. Jesus' prayer acknowledges that the testing we face is not as simple as picking the best choice in a …

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Forgive 30:54

11M ago30:54

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Scripture ~ Matthew 6:12 Forgiveness is at the heart of Christianity, and yet our understanding of it is often a bit blurry. Forgiveness is simultaneously far simpler and far more complex than we may realize.

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Bring In Your Kingdom 16:26

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Series ~ Matthew 6:10 As we saw last week, praying "Our Father," has a depth and meaning to it that might have caught us by surprise. The part of the prayer about God's Kingdom coming and God's will being done is no less surprising. In fact, it just might challenge us to rethink everything we think we know about heaven, earth, and the storyline of …

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The Bread We Need For Today 26:17

11M ago26:17

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Scripture ~ Matthew 6:11 We have reached the part of the Lord's Prayer where we begin to lift up our requests to God. It comes in the form of a request for daily bread - something so simple and generally plentiful for many of us. But as we have learned by now, the elements of the Lord's Prayer may be simple, but they are packed with meaning.…

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Our Father 35:52

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Series ~ Pray This Way Matthew 6:7-13 Prayer is one of the central disciplines to the Christian faith, and yet many people struggle with it. Perhaps that struggle begins with a central question: to whom are we praying?

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The Peace To Trust God 29:01

12M ago29:01

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Luke 1:26-38 Carrying a child is hard enough, but Mary has even greater challenges heaped upon her—from being pregnant out of wedlock to the pressure of bearing the Son of God. Mary displays incredible resolve when she accepts this calling, but it took more than courage. It took a deep sense of peace, and Advent invites us to experience that same p…

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Joy That Surprises Us 29:56

12M ago29:56

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Sermon Series ~ Expecting Scripture ~ Genesis 18:9-15; 21:1-6 There is more than one way to laugh, and in the story of Sarah, we see her laugh twice. The first laugh is done in hiding with a spirit of disbelief, but her second laugh is one of contagious joy. As we continue through the season of Advent, we can ask ourselves: where are we struggling …

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Love Prepares The Way 26:17

1y ago26:17

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Luke 1:13-17, 39-45 The headliners of the opening of Luke's Gospel are Mary and Jesus, but Mary's relative Elizabeth giving birth to Jesus' cousin John was no less a gift from God. And in both Elizabeth and John, we see a humble, self-giving love that supported Mary and Jesus. During the season of Advent, we are invited to keep our eyes open for th…

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Questions are Lenses 21:13

1y ago21:13

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John 18:33 We all have lenses through which we see and interpret the world around us. They shape how we understand things, how we respond emotionally, and even what we think is or is not possible. One of the ways we can become aware of the lenses we and others are looking through is to examine the questions we ask.…

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The Table 17:21

1y ago17:21

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1 Corinthians 8~ The dinner table is where we come to share about our days, be surrounded by our loved ones, and of course eat. It can also be a place where family tensions linger. As Thanksgiving approaches and we prepare our homes and hearts for time with our families, we'll look to Paul's letter to the church in Corinth for wisdom.…

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A Moment Like This 30:40

1y ago30:40

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Esther 4:12-17 The story of Esther is, in part, a reminder that we can be stewards of the resources, influence, and opportunities we have been given no matter the circumstance. On this Stewardship Sunday, Pastor Dan and Finance Committee Chair Audrey France-Lanas reflect on practical ways we can all make a difference.…