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.

The Best Is Yet To Come 11/17/2025

The Best Is Yet To Come 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 /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/39059335

I Am With You 11/09/2025

I Am With You 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 /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/38969235

The Faith to Stand Watch 11/03/2025

The Faith to Stand Watch 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 /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/38896545

I Have Indeed Arrived 10/20/2025

I Have Indeed Arrived 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/38646325

And While You’re At It…Love Yourself 10/14/2025

And While You’re At It…Love Yourself 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/38579995

A Meal That Moves Us 10/14/2025

A Meal That Moves Us 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 siblings in faith all around the world, united in asking God to use this meal to move us. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/38579445

Deciding What Matters 09/22/2025

Deciding What Matters 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/38310410

The Biggest Sinner of All 09/14/2025

The Biggest Sinner of All 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/38213125

Commit to Community 09/07/2025

Commit to Community 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/38118475

See the Good 09/02/2025

See the Good 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/38059535

Welcome Home 08/24/2025

Welcome Home 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/37935960

Where Faith Feels Like Home 08/17/2025

Where Faith Feels Like Home 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/37852280

You Are Not a Burden to God 08/10/2025

You Are Not a Burden to God 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/37748585

It’s Not About the Money 08/03/2025

It’s Not About the Money 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/37651555

A Charlie Brown Christmas 07/27/2025

A Charlie Brown Christmas 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 meaning of Christmas. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/37567535

Dead Poet’s Society 07/21/2025

Dead Poet’s Society 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 of the past, we can gain true appreciation for the lives we are living now and be encouraged to follow our dreams and seize the day. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/37496835

The Fellowship of the Ring 07/13/2025

The Fellowship of the Ring 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 little Hobbit that we cannot choose what happens around us, but we can choose how we respond. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/37389485

October Sky 07/06/2025

October Sky 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/37294550

If You Get Lost, Find A Family 07/06/2025

If You Get Lost, Find A Family 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 we feel lost: find a family. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/37294495

Lessons in Getting it Wrong 06/26/2025

Lessons in Getting it Wrong 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. Holding these things together we learn that connection and relationship with God has less to do with always getting it right, and more to do with how we move forward when we fall short. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/37162550

Ask The Pastor and Friends 06/08/2025

Ask The Pastor and Friends Pastor Dan, Jeremy, and Amanda respond to questions from the congregation! LakesideUMc.net/connect /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/36906445

John: Word Made Flesh 06/01/2025

John: Word Made Flesh 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. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/36806550

Luke: The Upside-Down King 05/25/2025

Luke: The Upside-Down King 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 about an upside-down kingdom and its king who has no problem challenging the way of the world. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/36703885

Matthew: The Source 05/11/2025

Matthew: The Source 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 symbolically overlapped. But Matthew also makes clear that this fulfilled story of God’s great rescue is ultimately for everyone. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/36523035

Mark: Identity and Action 05/04/2025

Mark: Identity and Action 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 the move. Threaded throughout the book is the question of Jesus’ true identity. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/36425835

The Resurrected Life 04/27/2025

The Resurrected Life 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 /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/36327090

Through Death to New Life 04/20/2025

Through Death to New Life 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 /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/36235435

Through Waiting 04/06/2025

Through Waiting 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 look for God’s presence and activity, we can join God in working all things together for good. /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/36024975

Through Regret 04/02/2025

Through Regret 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? /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/35983460

Through Good Times 03/24/2025

Through Good Times 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? /episode/index/show/lakesideumc/id/35838650

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