New Beginnings Lakeside Church

Happy Father's Day! As we celebrate Father's Day, we continue in our series in Galatians, considering how our Heavenly Father knows us so deeply and wants to give us freedom! Pastor Doug Horner preaches from Galatians 4:8-20 in a message titled, "Don't Forsake Your Freedom".

Everyone loves a rags to riches story. And according to Paul, that's our story in Jesus Christ. From slaves to sons, from the orphanage to the house of our Father, from poverty to an eternal inheritance. Today Pastor David Horner preaches from Galatians 4:1-7 in a message titled, "Rags To Riches".

Today is Beach Week Sunday! Our youth just returned from a life-changing retreat at Myrtle Beach and this week we hear from the Beach Week worship team as well as the speakers from the week as they preach from the life of Joseph on this year's theme: PURPOSE.

What relationship does a Christian have to the laws of the Old Testament? If God has always saved people on the basis of faith, why did He bother giving the law? In this message, Billy Thompson preaches from Galatians 3:19-29, showing us God's important purpose for the law and how ultimately, it has been fulfilled by Christ.

Does God go back on His promises? Paul's answer in Galatians 3:15-18 is NO! There's nothing that can undo God's gospel promises to us. Join us for worship as Pastor David Horner preaches a message titled, "The Law Does Not Undo The Gospel."

Work existed in God's perfect world. Adam and Eve enjoyed working in unhindered fellowship with God. But today, many of us experience the frustrations of work. It's painful, it's can be an opportunity for our pride to rear it's ugly head, and it can feel pointless. What happened to corrupt work? The answer is that sin entered the world and infected everything it touched, including our work. Thankfully, Jesus came to deal with the root problem of sin through the work he did in His life, death, and resurrection.

Happy Mother's Day! Join us as Pastor Doug Horner preaches from Galatians 3:10-14 in a message titled, "Justified by Faith, Not the Law."

Are we saved by faith or by works? After appealing to both his and the Galatian's personal testimony to prove the necessity of faith, the apostle Paul turns to the Old Testament Scriptures to prove his point. Abraham, the father of the nation of Israel is the prime example of a man justified by faith. Pastor Doug Horner preaches from Galatians 3:6-9 in a message titled, "By Faith, Abraham..."

Sometimes we need to be reminded of the past to help bring us back to reality. In Galatians 3:1-5, Paul reminds the Galatians of all they had experienced through faith, to snap them out of their trance and back to a Gospel-centered reality. Today Pastor David Horner reminds us of the necessity of faith and the Spirit in this message called, "Gospel Reminders."

This Easter, Pastor Doug Horner preaches from Luke 24, sharing with us what "the resurrection life" looks like.

On Palm Sunday, the King of Peace, came to the City of Peace, riding an Animal of Peace, to bring long-awaited Peace. And yet, as He came to Jerusalem amidst the waving of Palm branches and shouts of "Hosanna!", He wept loudly saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace!" By week's end, Jesus would be abandoned and rejected, but little did the people realize that this was the very means by which He would make peace – peace between God and man. Pastor David Horner preaches about the peace that Jesus came to bring in this message from Luke 19:28-44 titled, "K(no)w Jesus, K(no)w Peace".

"I have been crucified with Christ" is the heart cry of the book of Galatians. In Galatians 2:15-21, Paul tells us the secret of how a person who has been freed from the burden of human effort and law-keeping can actually live a life pleasing to God. Pastor Doug Horner preaches a message titled, "I Have Been Crucified With Christ".

In Galatians 2:11-14, Paul and Peter face off. What was it that caused Paul to confront Peter to his face? He was not acting in step with the truth of the Gospel! What Peter fell into is all too common for us as well. Pastor Doug Horner preaches from Galatians 2:11-14 in a message titled "In Step With The Truth of The Gospel".

In Galatians 2:1-10, and important meeting takes place between the apostles that went to great lengths in the confirmation of the true Gospel message. Our lives can also be a living confirmation of the Gospel as we recognize that the Gospel is practical, the Gospel is freeing, and the Gospel is unifying. Pastor David preaches from Galatians 2:1-10 in a message titled, "Gospel Confirmation".

The Gospel has a unique ability to bring transformation in a person's life, unlike anything else in this world. In Galatians 1:11-24, Paul shares some of his own transformation story to attest to the truth of the Gospel.

Your work matters. Most of us will spend 90,000 hours of our lives working at our jobs – and this doesn't even include the unpaid work of raising kids, taking care of loved ones, volunteering, and keeping our lives ordered. If we spend so much of our lives working, shouldn't we understand what God has to say about it? In this message, Pastor David looks at Genesis 1-2 where God is introduced as the original "worker". He created us in His image and commissioned us to be fruitful, subdue the earth, and have dominion over it. It's a mistake to categorize our work as either "sacred" or "secular" – all work can glorify God and connect us to His purpose in this world.

Paul was utterly shocked. The Christians in Galatia were being too easily led astray by the false teachers that were cleverly distorting the Gospel. So Paul wrote in Galatians 1:6-10 to tell them that 1) a distorted Gospel is a different Gospel and 2) a different Gospel is a dangerous Gospel.

The book of Galatians is like a stick of dynamite that has changed the world. In the opening verses, we are introduced to Paul (the author), the Galatians (his audience), and the reason he wrote this important book (the Gospel). Pastor David preaches from Galatians 1:1-5 in a message titled, "An Apostle For the Gospel."

As we conclude the Life of David series, 2 Samuel 23 records for us David's last public words. A person's last words reveal a lot about their life. David's last words reveal show us a life lived enjoying the benefits of a relationship with God. Pastor Doug preaches from 2 Samuel 23:1-7 in this message titled, "The Benefits of God."

We are all susceptible to pride and King David was no exception. When David became prideful and began trusting in his own strength, God had to deal with it. But in the process, we see a picture of how God deals with all of our sin – through the costly sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ. Pastor David Horner preaches from 2 Samuel 24.

Give thanks to the Lord! Today, Pastor Doug looks at David's Psalm of Thanksgiving in 2 Samuel 22.

Today Pastor Trey McClain encourages us with a message from God's Word.

Today we continue through the Life of David series in 2 Samuel 21, as Pastor Doug preaches a message titled "Close to the Heart of God".

Today we continue through the Life of David series in 2 Samuel 20 as Pastor Doug Horner talks about the realities of sin seen in another rebellion that rose up against David – the rebellion of Sheba.

Today we continue through the Life of David series in 2 Samuel 19 as Pastor Doug Horner shares a message titled, "The Return of the King."

In 2 Samuel 18, David's rebel son Absalom meets a terrible end. Pastor David shows us what we can learn from the story's three main characters, Absalom, Joab, and David, and how God did for us in Christ what David only wished he could do for Absalom.

With the new year ahead of us, Pastor Doug Horner shares a message from Luke 10 and John 11 about Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, encouraging us to make time for God in 2025.

The time had come for Elijah's ministry to end. He was going to be taken to heaven in a flaming chariot, but who would take his place? Enter Elisha. In this message, Pastor Doug Horner talks about passing the mantle through discipleship of the next generation.

Vicki Langner shares at the Ladies Christmas Tea 2024 from Isaiah 60:1-5. Christmas is about the light of Jesus piercing the darkness of our world. Indeed, Christmas changes everything.

As David went on the run from his son Absalom, many people thought his kingdom was coming to an end. But God's sovereign hand was preserving David even in this dark time. Pastor Doug preaches a message from 2 Samuel 16-17.

David's passivity made Absalom ripe for rebellion. In Absalom's betrayal of David and David's subsequent exile, we see a vivid picture of David's future descendant: Jesus Christ. Pastor David Horner preaches from 2 Samuel 14-15 in this sermon titled, "A Tale of Three Kings".

When David's son Amnon gave way to his lust for Tamar, tragedy ensued. 1 Corinthians 10 tells us that these stories are written down for our instruction so that we may not desire sin. Pastor Doug preaches on the realities of lust from 2 Samuel 13.

When we sin and fail miserably, does that mean God is done with us? 2 Samuel 12 shows us this isn't so. After David's biggest failure, God pursued him demonstrating the extent to which his grace goes to rescue sinners.

After David committed adultery with Bathsheba, he engaged in an elaborate cover-up, even having her husband Uriah killed in an effort to keep his sin secret. The passage reveals the deceptive and dangerous nature of sin, often having a snowball effect in our lives. Pastor Doug preaches from this passage in a message titled, "The Call of Conviction".

David stayed back while his army went out and found himself gazing and lusting after a woman named Bathsheba. David's temptation led to his adultery with Bathsheba, a decision that would bring tremendous consequences in his life. In this sermon, Pastor Doug shows us how to deal with the temptation and reminds us of the perfect King who died so that even our greatest failures can be forgiven.

When David offered kindness to Mephibosheth, he received it and was invited to eat at David's table. But when David offered kindness to Hanun, he rejected it and declared war on David. In the contrast of these two stories we see a picture of Christ who offers his kindness to us, and the difference between receiving or rejecting that kindness.

Even mighty prophets of God get discouraged. After Elijah faced off with the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel, he fled for fear of his life at the threat of Queen Jezebel. But instead of letting him sing "the lonely prophet blues", God called him out of his depression and back to his ministry.

In the midst of his success, David reflected God's heart to Jonathan's son Mephibosheth. In his actions, we see a picture of Christ's heart toward us.

When God says no, it can dissapoint us but it ought to excite us! Every "no" from God is dripping with as much grace as every "yes" and David learned that in 2 Samuel 7. Although David wanted to build God a house (temple), God said no and promised to build David a house (dynasty), finding its culmination in the Son of David: Jesus Christ.

When David brought the ark to Jerusalem the right way, a huge celebration ensued. David worshiped God with reckless abandon, unashamed and unapologetic. How does this reflect what our lives ought to look like as we live lives of worship to God? Pastor Doug preaches from 2 Samuel 6:5-23.

Today we return to an episode in the life of David where the ark of God is brought back to Jerusalem. It's a wonderful moment until a man named Uzzah reaches out and touches the ark. Pastor Doug preaches on 2 Samuel 6:1-8 in a message titled, "The Right Thing, The Wrong Way."

Georges Houssney, the founder of Horizons International Ministries, joins us to preach from Revelation 3:6-8, and remind us that God opens doors for the Gospel that no one can shut! Georges shares from his own experience from planting churches in countries like Kosova, Yemen, among the Kurds, and others to demonstrate that when you are willing, God will use you to do what seems impossible.

In 2 Samuel 5, the rightful King of Israel finally takes the throne. The results: enemies are conquered, the people flourish, and God moves powerfully. This episode in King David's life shows us a picture of what happens when we give the throne of our hearts to the rightful King, Jesus.

Abner makes a covenant with David to help make him king over all of Israel, but Joab has other plans. David doesn't want his kingdom to be one of bloodshed but rather of welcoming his enemies as friends.

It seemed like 1 vs. 850. Elijah vs. the Prophets of Baal and Ashtoreth. But really it was 1 vs. 0. The true God of Israel vs. a god who doesn't exist. Still, Elijah put everything on the line in obedience to God to show the people that YHWH was the true God. In the face of such great evidence, they had to make a decision, just as we do today.

Today we celebrate 27 years of God's faithfulness in the life of our church! On this anniversary Sunday, Pastor David Horner takes us to Nehemiah 1 and 2 to see how we can get involved in the work that God wants to do in the next 27 years.

In 2 Samuel 2, David is finally anointed King over Judah, but the battle is not over. David trusts God's purposes while Abner lived according to his own purposes and tried to anoint a different man King. In this episode, we are reminded of Jesus who fulfilled God's purposes and made whole what sin had divided and destroyed. Pastor Trey McClain teaches from 2 Samuel 2.

When Saul and Jonathan die, David doesn't celebrate but laments and remembers these men. Pastor Doug Horner teaches from 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1.

David was no perfect man, but he returned to the Lord time and again to find grace. In contrast, Saul went his own way and never repented. He wanted God's benefits but not God's rule in His life. In 1 Samuel 28 and 30, we see the contrast between a man who is faithful in his pursuit of God (David) and a man who, in the end, has found himself abandoned by God in his unrepentance. Pastor Doug preaches a message titled, "Faithful in the Pursuit of God."

This is Part 2 of International Student Ministry Training with Jim Rairick of Horizons International. Over 1 million international students come to America each year to study at our universities. Many of these students are from parts of the world that are very hard to reach with the Gospel. What if we could engage in hands-on international missions by driving 5 minutes down the street? That's exactly the opportunity that International Student Ministry affords us. In this session, Jim exhorts us from Matthew 9 to see the lost as Jesus sees the lost and reminds us of the necessity of sharing the gospel.

Jim Rairick of Horizons International visited us to share the exciting opportunity we have to reach the nations in our own backyard. Over 1 million international students come to America each year to study at our universities. Many of these students are from parts of the world that are very hard to reach with the Gospel. What if we could engage in hands-on international missions by driving 5 minutes down the street? That's exactly the opportunity that International Student Ministry affords us. In this training, Jim shows us this opportunity and describes some practical ways to get involved in International Student Ministry.