Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene - Lakeside, CA

09/06/2026

https://youtu.be/ZIMTXJwdfLM?si=OztUzrV6p8yxaV6N

Romans 13:8-10Rev. Dr. Holly Irwin Churchman

09/03/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
God’s gentle voice.

God’s Word does not return void, no matter how things may look to us.

It is easy to be derailed from our duties in difficult circumstances.

Elijah had been a man of courage, but now he wanted God to take him home.

God recommissioned Elijah to serve as His prophet, telling him, “GO. Go back the way you came.”

God helped Elijah see that his ministry had not been in vain. He returned to the mission field as a prophet, recognizing that his work for God had indeed been fruitful.

Reassured by God’s words of encouragement, Elijah was sent back the way he came, with renewed confidence to resume his duty as God’s prophet.

It is easy to want to quit when the going gets tough, but we are to follow God’s words to Elijah and go wherever God sends us; listen to God and enter into a service of obedience.

VERSES:
15 The Lord said to him, “Go back the way you came,
1 Kings 19:15

08/30/2026

https://youtu.be/D4dpIWDtygU?si=5733WJKeN-mfjnip

Romans 12:9-21Rev. Robert Churchman

08/27/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
The world is in desperate need of a Savior.

Jesus, the Light of the world, shows us how to live, reveals the true purpose of our lives, and points us to heaven.

He provides those who follow Him with guidance and direction and gives those who believe in Him the light [the Holy Spirit].

We can reflect Jesus’ spiritual light by:
1- Recognizing that we all need spiritual light.
2- Hearing His invitation to become people of the light.
3- Following His lead to walk in the light.
4- Heeding His encouragement to shine our light.
5- Reflecting His light in dark places so others can see Jesus’ light.

How can you be a light for Jesus to others?

In what way is Jesus a light in your life?

Model your life after Him by living faithfully, honestly, sincerely, and earnestly, all of which glorify our Father in Heaven.

VERSES:

9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 16 let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
JOHN 1:9 and Matthew 5:16

08/26/2026

Yesterday we celebrated Jim Baker's life. His son, Michael, honored him for his service in Vietnam and his love of Jesus.

08/23/2026

What a blessing it was to have Evangelist Rev. Reuben Pillay, Jesus Film Coordinator, share updates on developments in the South Africa region.

Church of the Nazarene-Africa Region

08/23/2026

https://youtu.be/SQHvsii-m-U?si=OO9OvcXMM1t650mP

Rev. Reuben PillayJesus Film Coordinator for South Africa

08/20/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
Stewardship and Gratitude.

Our hearts will remain restless, chasing idols until we finally come to the cross and rest in God.

Choose this day whom you will serve.

Instead of chasing the idols of this world, we should strive to be like Joshua and long to see God do what only God can do.

No one else can force you to make decisions or do what you do not want to do.

No one can make you come to God or turn away from God.

God gives us a choice. We have a personal responsibility to decide whether to obey or disobey God, no matter what anyone else does, says, or thinks.

Like the Israelites wandering in the wilderness, we were lost in our sins, far from God, when He found us in our wilderness.

God saved us from our sin and brought us into His family.

Before we can give it to others, we first need to thank God daily, every day and throughout the day, for all that we are and all that God has given us.

Stewardship and gratitude come to those who receive God’s mercy and forgiveness as a blessing and thank Him.

We will seldom look down on others in judgment if we keep our eyes upward, looking to God in gratitude for what He has done for us.

VERSES:
9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
1 Thessalonians 1:9

08/16/2026

https://youtu.be/k-fAUICchFE?si=_oU0vcuJuVOrBnP1

08/13/2026

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
THOUGHTS:
Choosing to serve the Lord.

The people of Israel had a long history of suffering because of poor choices.

Joshua urges them not only to serve the Lord but also to repent and turn away from self-indulgence toward the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23 lists nine). Against such things there is no law.

They recognize that Joshua is bringing them into an oral contract that binds them to obey the Lord and no other gods.

The story in Joshua teaches us about God’s great patience and reflects His character of grace and love.

Israel’s history also teaches us about God’s patience and long-suffering until His sovereign purposes are fulfilled.

Today we do the same when we desire a personal relationship with God (Acts 4:12).

Like the Israelites, we are to enter into a verbal contract agreeing that Jesus is the only way.

There are no other gods, and there is salvation in no other. We commit ourselves to worship God and God alone, becoming stewards of Jesus.

VERSES:
23 “Now then,” said Joshua, “throw away the foreign gods that are among you and yield your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.”
Joshua 24:23