The Lakeside Church Podcast

Lukewarm is Not an Option | Letters to the Church | Pastor Kenny Heard 06.29.2025

Have you ever found yourself just going through the motions in your faith, showing up but not really surrendered? In this episode, we dive into Jesus’ sobering letter to the church in Laodicea from Revelation 3:14–18. Outwardly, they looked blessed, wealthy, successful, self-sufficient, but inwardly, they were lukewarm, and Jesus says it made Him sick. We unpack what it means to be neither hot nor cold, why spiritual complacency is dangerous, and how halfway obedience robs us of our true calling. This message is a wake-up call for anyone tempted to settle for a comfortable faith. God is not looking for performance, He’s calling us to passion, purpose, and full surrender.

Obedience Opens Doors | Letters to the church | Pastor Jason Hitte 06.22.2025

Have you ever tried to force your way through a closed door, only to realize later that God was protecting you? In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ letter to the church in Philadelphia, a church that wasn’t perfect, but was faithful. Through Revelation 3:7–11, we’re reminded that obedience opens doors. Not status. Not strength. Not connections. God honors faithfulness, and when He opens a door, no one can shut it. This message will encourage you to stay obedient, trust His timing, and keep your eyes on the only One who truly holds the keys to your future.

The Sleeping Church | Letters to the Church | Pastor Jason Hitte 06.15.2025

Have you ever felt like you were going through the motions — alive on the outside, but dead spiritually on the inside? In this episode, we look at Jesus’ letter to the church in Sardis, known as "The Dead Church," and hear His wake-up call to those who’ve fallen asleep spiritually. Drawing from Revelation 3 and moments in Jesus’ ministry, we explore the dangers of spiritual sleep, the cost of staying comfortable, and the invitation to strengthen what remains before it dies. This message will challenge you to examine your spiritual rhythm — are you awake and alert to the things of God, or asleep when it matters most?

When Tolerance Becomes Trouble | Letters to the Church | Pastor John Brockman 06.08.2025

Have you ever stayed silent about something you knew was wrong just to avoid trouble? In this episode, we dive into Jesus’ letter to the church in Thyatira, where love and faith were present, but so was dangerous tolerance. Through a powerful image of Jesus with eyes like fire and feet like bronze, we’re reminded that He sees not just what we do, but why we do it. We explore the tension between standing for truth and staying culturally accepted, especially in a world that demands compromise. This message challenges us to confront what we’ve tolerated and take authority where we’ve been passive because real love doesn’t ignore truth, and holiness still matters to Jesus

The Cost of Compromise | Letters to the Church | Pastor Chris Hitte 06.01.2025

Have you ever found yourself justifying a small compromise — only to realize it cost you more than you imagined? In this episode, we look at Jesus’ message to the church in Pergamum, often called the “compromising church,” and confront the subtle ways compromise can creep into our lives. Through scriptures like 2 Timothy 4:3–4 and 2 Samuel 11, we unpack how comfort can weaken conviction and how unchecked compromise can rob us of God’s best. But there’s hope: like David, we’re invited to repent, be renewed, and return to a life of purity and purpose. This message is for anyone who’s felt the tension of living in the world but not being of it.

The Blessing of Enduring | Letters to the Church | Pastor Carlon Holder 05.25.2025

In Part 2 of our Letters to the Church series, Pastor Carlon unpacks Jesus’ letter to the church in Smyrna from Revelation 2:8–11. Smyrna was a wealthy city known for emperor worship, and the Christians there were under intense pressure to compromise their faith. Pastor Carlon draws a powerful parallel between their story and ours today, reminding us that the world still pushes believers to adjust their values. But just like the early church, we’re called to remain faithful—even through suffering — knowing that endurance brings blessing. This message will challenge and encourage you to stand firm and remember that testing doesn’t reveal what’s wrong — it reveals what’s real.

Read, Listen, Obey | Letters to the Church | Pastor Jason Hitte 05.18.2025

This weekend we kicked off a brand new sermon series titled: "Letters to the church" — We dive into the opening chapters of Revelation, where Jesus sends personal letters to seven real churches—actual congregations with real people and real pastors. These letters weren’t just ancient messages; they were filled with purpose, correction, and encouragement, and they still speak to us today. We explore how Jesus introduces Himself with authority in each letter, reminding us that the Church still belongs to Jesus. It’s not about ownership by pastors or leaders — He is the Head, and the people are His. These letters served two purposes: to meet the immediate needs of those churches and to reveal seven types of churches that exist throughout history.

Mothers of The Messiah | Pastors Jason and Caroline Hitte 05.11.2025

In the special Mother’s Day message “Mothers of the Messiah,” Pastors Jason and Caroline explore the often-overlooked women in Jesus’ genealogy. While Mary is known as the mother of Jesus, the Gospel accounts in Matthew and Luke highlight five other mothers in His family line — women whose stories are surprising, messy, and powerful. In a time when only men were typically listed in genealogies, God made sure to include these women. Their lives remind us that God uses imperfect people to fulfill His perfect plan. On this Mother’s Day, their stories still speak hope, faith, and redemption into our lives today.

When Doubt Knocks on Your Door | Pastor Carlon Holder 05.07.2025

In our May First Wednesday message, “When Doubt Knocks on Your Door,” Pastor Carlon shows how the enemy uses doubt to keep us stuck and disconnected from God’s truth. From Eve in the garden to Jesus in the wilderness, the enemy whispers, “Did God really say?” — and he still does today. While we can’t stop doubt from coming, we can choose what we feed. Pastor Carlon reminds us: feed faith, not fear. Doubt doesn’t make you faithless — it makes you human.

Standing Right with God | Red Makes White | Pastor Jase Hitte 05.04.2025

Have you ever wondered if you're truly seen or loved by God? In this episode, we confront the pressure to perform for God’s approval and dive into the freeing truth of the gospel: you're made right with God not by what you do, but by faith in what Jesus has already done. Through scriptures like 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Romans 1:17, we explore how to walk in boldness, let go of striving, and embrace a relationship with God rooted in grace — not tradition or performance. This message is for anyone who’s ever asked, “Am I enough?”