Lakeside exists to help people move one step closer to Jesus and reach those far from him. Listen to Brian Pursley discuss Luke 15:1-10 and why we’re committed to being innovative and creative, devoted to prayer, driven by generosity, and committed to loving everyone we encounter.

Listen as Brian Pursley discusses the Parable of the Persistent Widow and the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector from Luke 18, what it means for Christ followers and Lakeside. Brian discusses being persistent in prayer and the generosity our lives should display.

Listen as Brian Pursley discusses the Parable of the Sower from Luke 8 and the implications it has for Lakeside and everyone who follows Jesus. Discussed are why most people won’t be receptive to the gospel, the return God desires, and how we need to function as a church in light of this.

Listen as Brian Pursley concludes our look at James by highlighting how in hard times, in good times, during sickness, and our struggles we need to pray. We also discussed how God does the extraordinary through ordinary people and why the church must be a place for people in the midst of their messes and mistakes.

Listen as Brian Pursley discusses how we are to conduct our lives regardless of social class, be patient in the good times or bad, and the reward of surrendering to God's purpose and timing for our lives, based on James 5:1-12.

Listen as Brian Pursley discusses James 4 and why we fight, why we don’t have some of the things we want, why there will be tension for those who follow Jesus, how some of what we have to do to draw near to God doesn’t seem pleasant, and how life is short.

Living a life that is earthly and unspiritual is a life that lacks wisdom from above. Listen as John Cross takes us through the latter part of James chapter 3 teaching about wisdom that comes from above and how that shapes our lives.

It seems weekly we're given a reminder that words will determine the directions of our lives. Listen to Brian Pursley break down James 3:1-12 and discuss the power of the words we speak and why God cares so much about the words we speak.

Did you know there's a faith the Bible says is useless? Listen as Brian Pursley breaks down James 2:14-26 and discusses why knowing the truth about God isn't enough, how some who say they follow Jesus are no better off than the demons, and why genuine faith always requires action.

In a culture that consistently strives to divide, we've been called to love all. Listen to Derek Flowers share from James 2:1-13 why we shouldn't treat people differently based on who they are or what they have, how falling short of one aspect of the law makes us guilty of violating all of it, and what our lives should look like as a result of following Jesus.