Lakeside Light: Weekly Presbyterian Sermons & Bible Teaching

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Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. It's Light to help you see your way, and a lite version of our full televised Sunday services, which you can find on our website lakesidechurch.org    This audio podcast is a weekly sermon message of Intellectual, Spiritual, and sometimes Humorous, Nourishment for the road. Enjoy! 

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    The Beatitudes and the Hope of Heaven | All Saints’ Sunday Lakeside Light Podcast | Sunday, November 1, 2026

    On this All Saints’ Sunday, Lakeside Presbyterian Church reflects on the people of faith who have shaped our lives and the Christian hope that sustains us through grief and uncertainty. Drawing on Matthew 5:1–12 and Revelation 7:9–17, this message explores Jesus’ surprising declaration of blessing for those who mourn, seek righteousness, and work for peace. Revelation offers a powerful vision of God’s people gathered from every nation, worshiping before the throne and held in the care of the Lamb. Together, these passages remind us that God meets us in our sorrow, welcomes us into a community of faith, and promises a future where tears will be wiped away. As we remember the saints, we are invited to live with gratitude, extend compassion, pursue peace, and trust the hope we share in Jesus Christ. Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.  #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Scripture Readings Matthew 5:1–12Revelation 7:9–17Listen and Connect Website: https://lakesidechurch.org/Lakeside Light Podcast: https://lakesidelightpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakesidechurchkyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakesidepcusa/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgeNT75pMZiwhkxqFBGlCwSupport Lakeside’s Ministry https://app.easytithe.com/App/Giving/lakesidechurch Subscribe to the Lakeside Light Podcast for more messages, reflections, and encouragement for your journey of faith. Keywords: All Saints’ Sunday, Matthew 5:1–12, Revelation 7:9–17, Beatitudes, Christian hope, eternal life, communion of saints, grief and faith, Presbyterian preaching. Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a copyrighted production of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. You can find out more information about us at lakesidechurch.org.

  2. Oct 26 ·  Video

    Love God, Love Your Neighbor: What Jesus Teaches About the Greatest Commandment | Lakeside Light Podcast

    Church: Lakeside Presbyterian Church Service Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 Scripture Readings: Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18; Matthew 22:34–40 Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.  #lakesidepresbyterianchurch Episode Description What does it mean to love God wholeheartedly and love our neighbors as ourselves? In this message from Lakeside Presbyterian Church, we explore Jesus’ teaching on the greatest commandment and discover how the ancient words of Leviticus bring that teaching into everyday life. Love is not simply a feeling. It shapes how we treat others, how we pursue justice, how we speak the truth, and how we respond to the needs of our neighbors. Together, these scriptures challenge us to consider what a life of faith looks like when love becomes the foundation for our actions. Listen and reflect on how you can live out the greatest commandments in your home, workplace, relationships, and community. In This Episode Understanding the greatest commandment in Matthew 22Connecting love of God with love of neighborDiscovering the relationship between holiness, justice, and compassionPracticing biblical love in everyday relationshipsFinding meaningful ways to put faith into actionScripture References Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18Matthew 22:34–40Connect with Lakeside Presbyterian Church Website: https://lakesidechurch.org/ Podcast: https://lakesidelightpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakesidechurchky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakesidepcusa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgeNT75pMZiwhkxqFBGlCw Support Lakeside's Ministry Your generosity helps Lakeside share God's love and serve our community. Give online: https://app.easytithe.com/App/Giving/lakesidechurch Follow the Lakeside Light Podcast for more messages, reflections, and encouragement for your faith journey. #LakesideLight #LakesideChurch #ChristianPodcast #GreatestCommandment #LoveYourNeighbor Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a copyrighted production of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. You can find out more information about us at lakesidechurch.org.

  3. Oct 20 ·  Video

    God’s Presence in Uncertain Times | Exodus 33 & 1 Thessalonians 1 | Lakeside Light Podcast

    Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 Worship: 11:00 a.m. Church: Lakeside Presbyterian Church Scripture: Exodus 33:12–23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres Bio: The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.  #lakesidepresbyterianchurch What does it mean to trust God when we cannot see what lies ahead? In this week’s message, we explore Exodus 33:12–23, where Moses seeks assurance of God’s presence, and 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10, where a community’s faith, love, and hope become a powerful witness to the gospel. These passages remind us that faith is not about having every answer. It is about trusting the God who accompanies us, receiving grace for the journey, and allowing the good news of Jesus Christ to shape how we live. As we face uncertainty, we are invited to seek God’s presence, practice Christlike love, and embody a hope that others can see. Scripture readings Exodus 33:12–231 Thessalonians 1:1–10Connect with Lakeside Church Website: https://lakesidechurch.org/Online giving: https://app.easytithe.com/App/Giving/lakesidechurchLakeside Light Podcast: https://lakesidelightpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakesidechurchkyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakesidepcusa/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgeNT75pMZiwhkxqFBGlCwThank you for listening. May you find courage in God’s presence and share Christ’s love wherever your journey leads. Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a copyrighted production of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. You can find out more information about us at lakesidechurch.org.

  4. Oct 13 ·  Video

    When Anxiety Takes Over: Choose Joy, Prayer, and Peace | Lakeside Light Podcast

    Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026  Worship: 11:00 a.m.  Church: Lakeside Presbyterian Church  Scripture: Psalm 106:1–5, 19–23, Philippians 4:1–9 Speaker: The Rev. Sharon Clegern Bio: Sharon has a passion for leading and participating in worship.  Completing her Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Sharon graduated in December 2021. Sharon has ministered in parish pastoral care, Christian education, and small group ministry since the mid-eighties and youth ministry since 2011. She served on the Presbytery Youth Connection from 2012 through 2020.  Sharon is the proud mother of four, stepmother of three, and grandmother of the “blended ten” (children through young adults).  Traveling is her favorite activity, visiting Europe, Africa, and the U.S. Sharon has traveled for an annual excursion to Mexico for the past twenty years as part vacation, part mission, and part retreat.  Sharon divides her time between ministry, seminary, and activities shared with her grandchildren.#lakesidepresbyterianchurch When Anxiety Takes Over: Choose Joy, Prayer, and Peace Life can give us plenty of reasons to worry. Conflict, uncertainty, disappointment, and circumstances beyond our control can easily overwhelm us. But Philippians 4:1–9 gives us a different way to live. Paul calls us to rejoice, to practice gentleness, to bring our worries to God through prayer and thanksgiving, and to intentionally direct our thoughts toward what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and worthy of praise. Psalm 106 provides an important companion to this message. Israel's story reminds us that God's people have often forgotten God's faithfulness—but God has never stopped being faithful. Together, these passages invite us to remember that Christian peace isn't dependent upon having a trouble-free life. God's peace comes from knowing that we are not facing life alone. Scripture: Psalm 106:1–5, 19–23; Philippians 4:1–9 Key themes: Anxiety, prayer, peace, joy, gratitude, faithful thinking, God's presence, trust Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a copyrighted production of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. You can find out more information about us at lakesidechurch.org.

  5. Oct 6 ·  Video

    When Creation Speaks: Hearing God in Psalm 19

    Lakeside Church — Sunday, October 4, 2026 What if God is speaking all around us—and we simply need to learn how to listen? Psalm 19 begins with one of Scripture’s most beautiful images: the heavens declaring the glory of God. Creation communicates without words, pointing beyond itself toward its Creator. But the psalm doesn't stop there. Psalm 19 moves from creation to God's law, describing God's wisdom as trustworthy, life-giving, joyful, and illuminating. Then the psalm turns inward, becoming a prayer for the words we speak and the thoughts we carry within us. This movement—from creation, to Scripture, to the human heart—offers a powerful invitation to listen differently. What is creation revealing?  What is Scripture teaching?  And what is happening within our own hearts? The psalm concludes with a prayer that has become familiar to generations of believers: that the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts would be acceptable to God. Scripture: Psalm 19:1–14 Bio:  The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres is pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. She holds a BA in History from Duke University, Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.   Additional Lectionary Readings: Exodus 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20; Philippians 3:4b–14; Matthew 21:33–46. Lakeside Church Website: lakesidechurch.org Join us for worship, reflection, and conversation as we listen for God's voice in creation, Scripture, and our everyday lives. Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a copyrighted production of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. You can find out more information about us at lakesidechurch.org.

  6. Sep 29 ·  Video

    When We Thirst: Finding God in the Wilderness | Lakeside Light Podcast

    Lakeside Presbyterian Church — September 27, 2026 What happens when the journey becomes difficult and we begin to wonder whether God is really with us? This week's readings take us into the wilderness. In Exodus 17:1–7, the Israelites arrive at a place where there is no water. Their frustration quickly turns into fear and accusation. They ask whether God is truly among them. Yet God responds to their need, providing water from the rock. In Philippians 2:1–13, Paul offers a different but connected challenge: when circumstances are difficult, how do we live together? He calls the church toward humility, compassion, unity, and self-giving love, placing Christ's example at the center. Together, these passages invite us to consider two important questions: Can we trust God's presence when life feels like a wilderness? And can we become people who respond to one another with the humility and love of Christ? Listen as we explore faith, doubt, thirst, community, humility, and the surprising ways God meets us in difficult places. Scripture Exodus 17:1–7Philippians 2:1–13Themes Faith • God's Presence • Wilderness • Trust • Humility • Unity • Compassion • Service • Jesus • Christian Community Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a copyrighted production of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. You can find out more information about us at lakesidechurch.org.

  7. Sep 22 ·  Video

    A Fair Wage? When God’s Grace Doesn’t Seem Fair | Lakeside Light Podcast

    Part 3 of 3 — No Fair! What does fairness look like when we encounter the generosity of God? In this final message of the “No Fair!” series, we explore Jonah 3:10–4:11 and Matthew 20:1–16. Jonah is angry because God shows mercy to Nineveh. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable in which workers hired at different times receive the same wage. In both stories, human calculations about fairness collide with God's extraordinary generosity. In this message, we consider: Why Jonah struggles with God's mercyThe surprising economics of Jesus' parableWhy comparison can distort our understanding of graceThe difference between fairness and generosityWhat we think people deserve versus what God givesHow God's grace challenges our assumptionsWhat the kingdom of God reveals about mercy and compassionScripture Jonah 3:10–4:11 Matthew 20:1–16 Series No Fair! — The Math of Forgiveness Part 3 of 3: A Fair Wage Listen, reflect, and consider where God's generosity might be challenging your own definition of what is fair. Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a copyrighted production of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. You can find out more information about us at lakesidechurch.org.

  8. Sep 14 ·  Video

    No Fair! The Math of Forgiveness — Part 2 | Lakeside Light Podcast

    In Part 2 of Lakeside Church's three-part series, No Fair! The Math of Forgiveness, we explore the challenging and liberating biblical call to forgive. Peter wants to know how many times he is required to forgive. Jesus' response in Matthew 18:21–35 challenges the very idea that forgiveness should be measured by a limit or a scoreboard. Through the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus contrasts the enormous mercy one servant receives with his refusal to extend mercy to another. Romans 14:1–12 broadens the message by reminding us that we are not called to sit in judgment over one another. God is the ultimate judge, and our calling is to welcome one another and live faithfully in light of God's grace. In This Episode Why forgiveness can feel unfairPeter's question about the limits of forgivenessJesus' teaching on unlimited forgivenessThe parable of the unforgiving servantThe difference between receiving grace and extending graceWhy Romans 14 warns us against judging othersForgiveness, justice, boundaries, and reconciliationWhat it means to stop keeping scoreHow God's grace changes the mathematics of our relationshipsScripture Romans 14:1–12 Matthew 18:21–35 Series No Fair! The Math of Forgiveness — Part 2 of 3 Core Takeaway When we understand the magnitude of God's forgiveness toward us, the mathematics of forgiveness toward others begins to change. Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. This is a copyrighted production of Lakeside Presbyterian Church. You can find out more information about us at lakesidechurch.org.

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Thank you for joining the Lakeside Light Podcast. It's Light to help you see your way, and a lite version of our full televised Sunday services, which you can find on our website lakesidechurch.org    This audio podcast is a weekly sermon message of Intellectual, Spiritual, and sometimes Humorous, Nourishment for the road. Enjoy! 

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