Lakeside Light: Weekly Presbyterian Sermons & Bible Teaching
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!
Episodes
102 episodes
God Brings Us Together | Forgiveness, Reconciliation & Unity | Lakeside Light Podcast
In this week’s Lakeside Light Podcast, we explore Genesis 45:1–15 and Psalm 133 and consider what these Scriptures teach us about forgiveness, reconciliation, and Christian unity.Joseph’s encounter with his brothers reminds us that God c...
Trusting God when life feels unfair? | God's faithfulness during life's darkest moments | Lakeside Light Podcast
Joseph's betrayal and Peter's fear seem like very different stories, yet both reveal the same faithful God. In this episode we explore how God's purposes continue even when circumstances seem hopeless and how Jesus reaches out to us when fear c...
Why Nothing Else Satisfies | Isaiah 55:1–5 & Psalm 145 | Lakeside Light Podcast
Why do we keep chasing things that promise fulfillment but leave us empty?This episode explores Isaiah 55:1–5 and Psalm 145:8–9, 14–21, inviting us to recognize our deepest spiritual hunger and God's gracious invitation to abundant life....
When Prayer Becomes Courage | Nehemiah 1:1–2:6 | 1 John 5:14 | Lakeside Light Podcast
Join Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Lakeside Park, Kentucky as General Presbyter Lisa Allgood explores How do we respond when our hearts are broken by the condition of our world, our families, or our communities?In this message from Ne...
“Crafted by God” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 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 Pri...
“Responding to Grace” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 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 Th...
“Dance Like No One’s Watching” By John Hodges-Batzka
Scriptures: Romans 7:15-25a, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Bio: John Hodges-Batzka serves as the Coordinator of the Northern Kentucky Youth Group (Illumination), providing youth programming for several area PCUSA and UCC churches. A Detro...
“The Radical Promises of God” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:7-13, Matthew 10:24-39 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 Theol...
“The Harvest Is Plentiful” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35-10:8 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 Theologi...
“Stolen Blessings” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 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 Seminar...
“The Escape Plan” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: Psalm 8, Matthew 28:16-20 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 Se...
“The Power of the Spirit” By The Rev. Sharon Clegern
Scriptures: Acts 2:1-21 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 minis...
“The Walls Between Us And God” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: Acts 1:6-14, Luke 24:44-53 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 S...
“The Jesus Code: IYLM” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: Acts 17:22-31, John 14:15-21 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...
“Would You Be Found Guilty Of Following Jesus?” By The Rev. Sharon Clegern
Scriptures: Acts 6:8-13, 15 Acts7:51-60 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. ...
“Youth Sunday” By The Youth of Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Scriptures: Psalm 23, John 10:1-10 #lakesidepresbyterianchurch #youthsunday
“Finding Jesus On The Road” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, Luke 24:13-35 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 The...
“Reaching Through Doubt” By The Rev. Sharon Clegern
Scriptures: Psalm 16:1-5, John 20:19-31 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. ...
“Alive in the World” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: Matthew 28:1-10 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, an...
“Inspiring us to Act” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: Mark 11:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11 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 ...
“The good news is… rooted in justice, mercy, and faithfulness” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: John 8:2-11, Matthew 23:23 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 S...
“God’s good news… protection and care for the vulnerable” By The Rev. Sharon Clegern
Scriptures: Deuteronomy 24:17-22, Matthew 19:13-15 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 Dece...
“Together, the impossible is possible” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
“Improbable,” Lyrics and music by Britt Kusserow © Britt Kusserow 2026 | Commissioned by A Sanctified Art LLC | www.brittkusserow.com Logos and graphics by Lauren Wright Pittman ©A Sanctified Art LLC ...
“The good news is… great love for God and neighbor” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
“Improbable,” Lyrics and music by Britt Kusserow © Britt Kusserow 2026 | Commissioned by A Sanctified Art LLC | www.brittkusserow.com Logos and graphics by Lauren Wright Pittman ©A Sanctified Art LLC ...
“God’s Goodness will Overflow, Every, Single, Time.” By The Rev. Dr. Louisa W. Umphres
Scriptures: John 2:1-11, Matthew 13:31-32 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 Theologica...