Lakeside United Methodist Church

Weekly 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.

Questions are Lenses 11/24/2024

Questions are Lenses 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/34125566

The Table 11/21/2024

The Table 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/34078461

A Moment Like This 11/10/2024

A Moment Like This 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/33867487

Serve Impactfully 11/03/2024

Serve Impactfully Matthew 25:35-40 When we think about serving impactfully, it is easy to picture the mission trip or the big service project. But the opportunity to serve and make a difference isn’t just occasional or out-of-town, but it can be a part of our everyday lives. As we wrap up our Wesley Rooted series, we embrace the opportunity to continue the centuries-old tradition of Wesleyan Methodists making a difference for the Kingdom of God. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/33763052

Read Faithfully 10/20/2024

Read Faithfully 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The vast majority of Christians, United Methodists included, believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God. But what does that mean, and what does it not mean? And how does that meaning affect the way we engage with Scripture and allow it to guide and shape our lives? /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/33535317

The Flywheel 10/13/2024

The Flywheel Acts 2:47 As we gather to give thanks to God and celebrate 25 years of ministry, we reflect on the cycle recorded in Acts that demonstrates how churches survive and even thrive. Though there are a million details and challenges to living it out, staying faithful to the calling of all churches can begin to build momentum. The partnership of God’s grace and a faithful community can lead to long-standing and fruitful ministry. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/33436542

Embrace Widely 10/06/2024

Embrace Widely Preacher┃Rev. Jeremy Green Scripture┃Luke 15:20-24 As Christians, we are called to love God and neighbor, but who exactly is our neighbor? Our Wesleyan heritage guides us toward casting a wide net and accepting all. As we explore the words of John Wesley and the parables of Jesus, we’ll consider how we can be unified in love despite our deeply held differences. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/33346892

Grow Deeply 09/29/2024

Grow Deeply Whether we are talking about the literal roots of plants, the places and people that shape us, or the foundation upon which we have built our lives, roots are vitally important. Roots are the conduit for what sustains us, they are essential to growth, and they are meant to provide stability and strength. Therefore, it is also vitally important that we are rooted and grounded in the right thing. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/33249872

My Spiritual Progress 09/15/2024

My Spiritual Progress It can be easy to feel like we should be further along in our faith journey, especially when we read some of the stories in the Bible. We see the bold faith of Peter, the courageous self-sacrifices of Paul, or the calm love of Mary, and we ask why we aren’t like them. And it is the subtle twist into comparison that steals away our ability to grow into the disciple God has made and called us to be. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/33059532

God’s Visceral Presence 09/08/2024

God’s Visceral Presence A good bit of anxiety stems from feeling like we aren’t getting what we need. And so we get reactive, seeking to meet those needs through our own effort. Essentially, we become like Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, giving up our access to God’s presence by seeking to grasp things for ourselves. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/32960187

God’s Particular Love 09/01/2024

God’s Particular Love One of the primary reasons we don’t experience the particular love of God is because the voice of God is one among many in our heads and hearts. The stories we tell ourselves and the “committee members” who provide running commentary on our lives do their best to crowd out the only voice that truly matters. We must focus on the One who has the first and final word. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/32853327

Our False Reality 08/25/2024

Our False Reality There are four common dynamics that not only stress our relationships, but they often put us in a false reality. When we learn to locate and surface these dynamics, we can begin to dispel the illusion and return to the truth. Jesus promises that, through our faithfulness to him, we can know the truth, and the truth will set us free. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/32729982

Our Deepest Beliefs 08/18/2024

Our Deepest Beliefs Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: John 5:1-9 Description: It is easy to think that your faith in God is your deepest belief—the one you base your life on. But if you start to pay attention to how your mind and body reacts in various situations, you might discover that your faith in God is your most precious belief, but it is not actually your deepest one. The first step in closing the gap between expectations and experience in your spiritual life is clarifying your relationship with God and yourself. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/32626642

Wine 08/11/2024

Wine When Jesus wanted to help his disciples—including us—understand his death, he did not give us a lecture. He gave us a meal. And in this meal, we don’t just learn about but we experience the love of God for us. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/32531532

Water 08/04/2024

Water Baptism is one of the central practices of the church. But there is such a wide range of ideas about why we do it and what actually happens. When we look at the baptism of Jesus and see the connections to the rest of the biblical story, we get a clearer picture of the deep meaning of this act. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/32430512

A Light Yoke for a Burdened Generation 07/28/2024

A Light Yoke for a Burdened Generation Gen Z college students are overwhelmed with social media stress, financial burdens, and mental health crises, all while tackling the usual challenges of young adulthood. How can we, as a church, offer them rest and resilience through Christ’s love? Discover how we can make a difference in their lives and lighten their load, just as Jesus promised. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/32320112

Mr. Blue Sky 07/21/2024

Mr. Blue Sky If orientation was a time of peace and abundance, and disorientation disrupts all of that, it would be understandable to assume that reorientation is about putting everything back the way it was. However, while reorientation does pull us out of the depths, it is almost always surprising. It is about receiving the gift of new life God has to offer. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/32231887

Yesterday 07/14/2024

Yesterday Grief and loss are aspects of the human experience that each of us know all too well. When the most difficult things in life happen, we can find ourselves wishing for yesterday and with little hope for tomorrow. However, we are not alone in this. Our ancestors in faith also had intimate experience with the heavy burdens life has to offer, and were so inspired to write Psalms of disorientation. Pairing their sacred words with Paul McCartney's haunting lyrics, we'll explore where we find God in all this, and how to engage in holy lament. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/32127627

What a Wonderful World 07/07/2024

What a Wonderful World In a world of disarray, it is easy to point to optimistic perspectives, like the song “What a Wonderful World,” and think: yeah, right… so naive… the world hasn’t been that wonderful in a long time! But what if that is part of the point? There was goodness out there, it may still be there if we look for it, and at the very least it offers hope for that goodness to return. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/32036282

Time After Time 06/30/2024

Time After Time Sermon Title: Time After Time Scripture: Psalm 84: 1-4…10-12 The Psalms are some of the most vulnerably human sacred writings we have. Within them we find deeply expressive poetry about almost every human emotion from joy to crushing sadness. What we learn from studying them is that no matter what we may be experiencing in life, God is always present with us. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/31948802

Repent!! (Or: Change Your Mind!) 06/24/2024

Repent!! (Or: Change Your Mind!) Sermon Title: Repent!! (Or: Change Your Mind!) Speaker: Rev. Matthew Kern Scripture: Luke 3:1-9 “Repentance” can be a loaded word, sometimes understood with only being a precursor to a life of faith. But John the Baptist gives us a hint into how our lives as disciples are in fact characterized by this repentance, or, “change of mind.” /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/31869217

Until 06/17/2024

Until Sermon: Until Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: Luke 15:1-10 Description: The parables of the lost sheep and lost coin may be familiar to some of us, but there is one simple word in those stories that is key to understanding God's love for us. It should also serve as a motivator to those of us who are called to share that love in the world. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/31777097

Ask the Pastor (and Friends) 06/10/2024

Ask the Pastor (and Friends) Sermon: Ask the Pastor (and Friends) Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich, Jeremy Green, Amanda Stallard Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16a Description: Pastor Dan, Jeremy, and Amanda respond to questions from the congregation! /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/31685387

Beyond the Fulfilled Vision 06/03/2024

Beyond the Fulfilled Vision Sermon Series: Vision Sermon: Beyond the Fulfilled Vision Speaker: Jeremy Green Scripture: Luke 2: 25-38 Description: Scripture tells us that if we stay committed to the vision that God has shown us it will come to pass. What does it look like for us to remain faithful and steadfast in the space between the revelation of the vision and its fulfillment? /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/31582042

Our Life Together 05/29/2024

Our Life Together Sermon Series: Vision Sermon: Our Life Together Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: Acts 2: 42-47 Description: Churches should always be outward facing, but community culture matters too. What did it look like then and what does it look like now to be the Church for and with one another? What are the marks of a healthy culture and community? /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/31515852

Between Two Worlds 05/20/2024

Between Two Worlds Sermon Series: Vision Sermon: Between Two Worlds Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4 Description: Perhaps the hardest part of the visioning process is not actually coming up with an exciting vision. It is comparatively easy to dream about exciting an impactful things to do. But getting from a world in which we have plans to a world in which the vision is coming to life often requires waiting on God's timing. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/31386992

Willing, Ready and Listening 05/13/2024

Willing, Ready and Listening Sermon Series: Vision Sermon: Willing, Ready and Listening Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: 1 Samuel 3: 1-10 Description: Throughout Scripture, the "word of the Lord" is regularly tied to "vision." What we read in the Bible and what we hear from God is not simply for our own information or encouragement, but it is meant to come alive and make a tangible difference. What the Church desperately needs to do, especially with emerging generations, is make visible the impact that faithfulness has on our lives and the world around us. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/31263887

Stop, Start, Continue 05/06/2024

Stop, Start, Continue Sermon Series: Vision Sermon: Stop, Start, Continue Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: Acts 9: 1-22 Description: We have all experienced the feeling of being stuck. The feeling that something has to change for us to make it to the next level in our professional lives, personal relationships, or faith journeys. Even the Apostle Paul had a moment like this, where everything he thought he knew was challenged by Christ himself. Paul wasn't all bad, but an encounter with the Messiah opened his eye to the things he needed to discard to move forward in relationship with God. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/31152338

Reality and Dreams 04/29/2024

Reality and Dreams Sermon Series: Dreaming in the Deep Water Sermon: Reality and Dreams Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Description: When we make the decision to trust and follow Jesus, we will come to better see and understand who Jesus really is. And in coming to better understand Jesus, it actually helps us to better understand ourselves. For Simon, this caused a moment of fear, but for Jesus, it was the moment he was waiting for to call him to be a disciple. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/31035593

Finding Faith in the Deep Water 04/22/2024

Finding Faith in the Deep Water Sermon 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/30936488

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