The Lakeside Church Podcast

The Right Response | The Sounds of Christmas | Pastor Carlon Holder 12.21.2025

Today we continue The Sound of Christmas series by unpacking the powerful meaning behind the classic song “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and discovering the biblical truth it proclaims. Rooted in the testimonies of enslaved believers in 19th-century America, this song carries a timeless message of hope in Jesus that was passed down through stories and songs, not textbooks. In Luke 2:15–20, we see the shepherds’ response to the good news of Christ’s birth, after encountering Jesus, they couldn’t keep it to themselves and went to tell everyone. In this message, “The Right Response,” we’re reminded that Christmas is not about temporary gifts, but about the eternal gift of salvation, and that encountering Jesus should compel us to boldly share the hope we have in Him with the world.

A Legacy of Faithfulness | The Sounds of Christmas | Pastor Jason Hitte 12.14.2025

“O Come, All Ye Faithful” is more than a Christmas song, it’s an invitation and a response. After celebrating the First Noel and the God who came close to us, this message calls us to come close to Him in return, just as the shepherds and wise men did. We’re reminded that God is faithful by nature, He keeps His promises even when we fall short, and His faithfulness spans generations. This Christmas, we’re invited not just to sing about faithfulness, but to live it, saying yes to God again and again through worship, consistency, and a forward-looking faith that trusts what He will do next.

Good News, Great Joy, All People | The Sounds of Christmas | Pastor Jason Hitte 12.07.2025

We sing songs all the time without knowing their meaning, like dancing to the Macarena oblivious to its lyrics, or singing Jingle Bells even though it was written for Thanksgiving! This week, we dive into the true meaning behind The First Noel, a proclamation of Christ’s birth, joy, and salvation.
 
From the 4,000-year promise in Genesis 3:15 to the angel’s announcement in Luke 2, we explore how the First Noel declares Good News, brings Great Joy, and reminds us that God’s promises are always fulfilled. Join us as we celebrate the Savior, the Good Shepherd, and the ultimate gift of Christmas.

Shattering Shame | Pastor Kenny Heard 11.30.2025

Dive into the universal battle of shame, how we hide, distance ourselves from God and others. How we let our past or pain convince us we’re unworthy, yet Jesus steps right into those places to cover, heal, and free us. Through honest storytelling, raw moments from a breakout on redeeming purity, and the truth of Scripture, we unpack how shame isolates, how it distorts our identity, and how Christ shatters its grip when we choose to stop hiding and run to the Father. If you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid, or defined by what you’ve done or what’s been done to you, this conversation reminds you that freedom is possible, healing is available, and shame never gets the final word.

The Gratitude Effect | Maddie Park 11.23.2025

We're diving into a gratitude that goes deeper than feelings, a gratitude rooted in Jesus. After hearing a young woman’s story that completely shifted the way she sees her life, we were reminded of what Paul teaches in 1 Thessalonians: gratitude isn’t seasonal or optional. It’s God’s will for us. It begins at the cross, where Jesus has already given us everything we need. When we understand that, we can rejoice always, pray continually, and trust God even when life feels heavy or uncertain.
 
We look at how Paul and Silas worshiped in their chains, how Jesus gave thanks before suffering, and how gratitude anchors our hearts when life feels ordinary or overwhelming. Gratitude opens our eyes, strengthens our faith, and becomes a witness to those watching our lives. This episode will encourage you to slow down, pay attention, and remember that because Jesus is enough, there’s always a reason to give thanks.

God Is Making Room | Make Room | Pastor Jason Hitte 11.16.2025

In this message, we're reminded that sometimes the move you didn’t ask for isn’t discipline, it’s divine. God is making room for you. And God is making room for His house at Lakeside. From living rooms to schools to campuses across Central Florida, the story of Lakeside is a story of God expanding, providing, and positioning His church for more. We speak by faith that land, property, and permanent locations are on the way in Jesus’ name.
 
Don’t limit the move of God to a location, a preference, or a screen. His Spirit is moving across every campus, right where you are ,and He knows exactly how to get a word to you at the right time. Everything good in our lives is not just the result of our effort… we had help. God has been ordering your steps, setting the route, and throwing the word right where you’d be.

Making Room for Miracles | Make Room | Pastor Jason Hitte 11.09.2025

In Mark 2, the house was so full that there was no room left, not even outside the door. People came from everywhere to hear Jesus teach and to see His power on display. But when four friends showed up carrying a man who needed a miracle, they didn’t turn away… they tore the roof off.
 
Dive into a powerful word about faith that moves, friends who won’t give up, and a church that refuses to let anything stand in the way of people encountering Jesus.
 
At Lakeside, we believe what happened in that crowded house can happen here today. When God’s people make room, He fills it with miracles.

Make Room | Make Room | Pastor Jason Hitte 11.02.2025

We're unpacking the tension we all feel when revival collides with routine. We pray for God to move but when He does, are we ready to move with Him? Because miracles require movement. Before we can make room for others, we first have to make room for God in our own lives. Is there space in your schedule, your heart, and your priorities for Jesus? Or have we filled our lives so full that there’s no room left for the One who matters most?
 
Through powerful truth and heartfelt challenge, this message calls us to slow down, realign our priorities, and open the door of our hearts to Jesus. Because He’s still knocking and He’s not looking for a short visit, He wants to dwell.
 
🎧 Tune in now and be reminded: God doesn’t want visitation, He desires habitation.

Gratitude = Generosity | Money Matters | Pastor Jason Hitte 10.05.2025

What does the Bible actually say about giving to God? This week, we dive into a practical and powerful conversation about generosity, not from opinion, but straight from the Word. From tithes and offerings to firstfruits, we’ll explore what it means to honor God with our finances and why the answer is never zero.
 
We’ll look at what Scripture teaches about giving before the law, under the law, and now under grace and discover that grace doesn’t free us from giving, it frees us to give even more. If you’ve ever asked, “What should I give to God?” this episode will help you see generosity not as an obligation, but as an act of worship and trust.

The Principle of Priority | Money Matters | Pastor Jason Hitte 09.28.2025

What does it really mean to make God a priority in your life? The Principle of Priority and why there is a major difference between treating something as standard and treating it as priority. Using everyday examples like Amazon Prime and iPhone settings alongside powerful truths from Scripture, we discover that God doesn’t want to be one of many priorities, He demands first place in every area of our lives. From Exodus 20 to Matthew 6, we see how money and idols compete for our devotion, why culture has distorted the meaning of priority, and how true surrender reveals who our real master is. When everything is a priority, nothing is a priority. This message will challenge you to reorder your life and place God where He belongs: first in your time, your talents, and your treasure.