Lakeside Church

In this message from Joash Thomas, we focus on the line "Hallowed Be Your Name" from the Lord’s Prayer, exploring its deeper meaning beyond personal holiness. Rather than simply asking for personal requests, prayer is framed as a spiritual formation tool that aligns us with God's values, especially regarding justice and systemic sin. By praying for God's name to be honored as holy, we are invited to reflect His love and justice in our world, much like Jesus did through His table of inclusivity and mercy.

In this message, Pastor Robyn Elliott dives into the concept of God as both masculine and feminine, moving beyond traditional gendered images to embrace the fullness of God’s nature as a provider, redeemer, and liberator. This message invites us to reflect on personal and communal transformation, and how living out the revolutionary call of the Lord’s Prayer can shape a more just and compassionate world.

Sometimes, the simplest prayers hold the deepest truths. In this introductory message, Pastor Robyn Elliott introduces us to the series, One Line at a Time, in which we’ll be taking the Lord’s Prayer and breaking it down, one line at a time. Far from a rote ritual, each phrase is packed with meaning and power. Together, we’ll reflect on how each line speaks to our relationship with God, our mission in the world, and our understanding of God’s will. Ready to rethink a prayer you’ve said a thousand times?

As we finish out 2024, we gather to acknowledge the weight of the past year—the grief, struggles, and uncertainties that may have shaped us. At the same time, we embrace the wonder—the hope, joy, and possibilities that await us in the year ahead. With intention and care, we release what no longer serves us and choose what we will carry forward, walking into the new year with open hearts and hands, and our eyes fixed on Jesus.

Life with Jesus is not about avoiding difficulty but about finding God in the midst of it. This Christmas (and always), we are called to embrace the mess, trusting that God's presence is found in it, and that His blessings — the real ones — are often hidden in the places we least expect.

Mercy is not merely an action, but a lens through which we are called to see others, especially the undeserving. In this message, Pastor Robyn Elliott explores Jesus’ teachings in the Beatitudes and his interactions with outcasts like tax collectors and sinners that reveal mercy as a transformative power, rooted in compassion and love for the broken. By shifting our perspective—embracing our own belovedness and extending it to others—we reflect God’s heart of mercy, which transcends retribution and offers restoration.

In this message from Mike Carmody, we explore the Beatitude, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” The concept of purity often seems unattainable, tied to perfection. However, upon deeper reflection, we find that "purity" (Greek katharoi) means sincerity, being unsoiled, and free from guilt—not perfection. Through Jesus, we can experience God’s presence and love, regardless of our personal struggles or imperfections.

CONTENT WARNING: This message includes sensitive themes related to sex trafficking.

This Christmas season, Lakeside is launching a special giving campaign that runs from Advent to Lent, focused on bringing hope and healing to those affected by human trafficking. With two key initiatives – one local (SEEDS) and one global (IJM Canada)– we aim to make a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Learn more at https://www.lakesidechurch.ca/compassion-in-action/

As followers of Jesus, we are called to walk alongside those who mourn, sharing in their grief and offering the hope of God's presence, even when we don’t always recognize Him. In this message, Pastor Robyn Elliott explores how God’s blessing often meets us in the midst of pain, grief, and brokenness. Drawing from the Beatitudes, we’ll see how grief is not something to avoid, but a doorway to comfort, healing, and restoration.

Peacemaking, as taught by Jesus in the Beatitudes, is a costly and transformative endeavour. True peace—shalom—goes beyond mere absence of conflict; it is about wholeness, justice, and healing, particularly in contexts of oppression and marginalization. In this message, Joash Thomas calls Jesus followers to actively seek the welfare (shalom) of their communities, even if it means sacrificing privileges or facing resistance.