The Lakeside Church (TLC) is a church based in Toronto, Ontario. We are a community of believers devoted to the Word of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to love and build up one another, and to reach people with the life-giving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our services are held at 10:30 am on Sundays. Visit us at https://www.thelakesidechurch.ca

The Lakeside Church (TLC) is a church based in Toronto, Ontario. We are a community of believers devoted to the Word of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to love and build up one another, and to reach people with the life-giving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our services are held at 10:30 am on Sundays. Visit us at https://www.thelakesidechurch.ca

The Lakeside Church (TLC) is a church based in Toronto, Ontario. We are a community of believers devoted to the Word of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to love and build up one another, and to reach people with the life-giving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our services are held at 10:30 am on Sundays. Visit us at https://www.thelakesidechurch.ca

The Lakeside Church (TLC) is a church based in Toronto, Ontario. We are a community of believers devoted to the Word of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to love and build up one another, and to reach people with the life-giving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our services are held at 10:30 am on Sundays. Visit us at https://www.thelakesidechurch.ca

The Lakeside Church (TLC) is a church based in Toronto, Ontario. We are a community of believers devoted to the Word of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to love and build up one another, and to reach people with the life-giving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our services are held at 10:30 am on Sundays. Visit us at https://www.thelakesidechurch.ca

He Is Risen, He Is RIsen Indeed! The apostle Paul tells us, “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith” (1 Corinthians 15:13-14). In other words, if there isn’t any resurrection, our faith is pointless. If Christianity is simply about this physical life and then we die to never exist again, then it really doesn’t matter what you do or how you live or what you believe. If there is no resurrection, then the crucifixion of Christ didn’t achieve anything for you. You are still in your sins and are to be pitied. But as followers of the Lord Jesus, you have a great hope. Not a false hope. Not well wishes. Rather, you have a trustworthy hope based on our faith in Jesus. You are now blessed, chosen, forgiven, redeemed, and sealed by the Holy Spirit, guaranteeing eternal life. No matter what you are going through, take heart. Trial, sorrow, sickness, and death is not the final word for you. Because He lives, you also will live!

Last words have power, and often, deep meaning and significance. And if you’ve ever been at the side of a friend or family member who were whispering their final words here on earth, you know the incredible connection those words hold for you. The 4 Gospels record that during the six hours Jesus was hanging on the cross He made seven different life-giving and life transforming statements. These statements are of tremendous significance because they are the last words of Jesus before His death. Join us as we learn what Jesus meant when He declared the words "It Is Finished."

On Palm Sunday, we celebrate the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on that day, the people hailed Him as King and Messiah. They were expecting Him to liberate them from their oppressors, but that is not why Jesus came, and within a few days, the peoples’ shouts of “Hosanna “turned to screams “Crucify Him”. This King did not do what they expected Him to do, and so they turned on Him. Jesus had not come to be King of the land. He came to be the King of their hearts, and so He entered Jerusalem that day with one purpose in mind - to go to the cross and die for our sins once for all. No longer do we need to earn or plead for God's forgiveness when we sin. No longer do we need to pray, burdened with guilt and condemnation when we make mistakes again and again. The death Christ died, He died on our behalf, once for all. Are you ready to receive your King?

Let’s face it there are times in this Christian life where the journey gets hard especially when the realities of life hit you square in the face. However, no matter how challenging this life gets, we have a real hope, Jesus is coming soon. For many people, these words are frightening but the Bible reminds us that this fact should not scare us but encourage us. If you are persecuted for your faith, you can be encouraged because Jesus is coming soon. If you are sick in your body, you can be encouraged because Jesus is coming soon. It does not matter what situation you face in life you can encourage yourself and others with the fact that Jesus is coming soon. Let these words serve as a balm knowing that no matter how difficult this life gets it is only temporary and this is not our final destination because Jesus is coming soon and when he comes, we will be with him forever.