Jesus invites us to replace anxiety and accumulation with trust and wise stewardship. Money often promises security, but it rarely delivers peace. Jesus calls us to seek his kingdom first, live wisely, and trust our heavenly Father with tomorrow. This week we’ll discover practical Biblical wisdom for managing money without being mastered by it. You can download the companion PDF here, for the group discussion guide and personal workbook: https://thelakes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Open-Hands-series-companion-resource.pdf Open Hands: trusting Jesus with everything Jesus talked a lot…
Stewardship begins by recognising that Jesus is Lord over everything. We don’t own our lives or our possessions. We are faithful managers of what he has entrusted to us. Everything changes when we stop asking, What’s mine? and start asking, What has Jesus entrusted to me? From our money and possessions to our time, gifts and opportunities, every part of life belongs to him. Stewardship isn’t about giving God a percentage. It’s about living under the lordship of Jesus. You…
We will explore the meaning of the final teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus uses images of gates, trees, and houses to offer a choice to his followers. Study Season – Sermon on the Mount Do you enjoy digging deeper into the Bible to understand and apply it? From July 5 – August 16 we’re hosting another Study Season, each Sunday night in the church hall. We’ll have in-depth teaching and discussion on Jesus’ famous Sermon on…
Fasting is saying I need food, but I need God more. It is not a formula to make God do what we want. We fast to seek God, to pray, to humble ourselves, and because we hunger for God. We are often hungry for food, but are we ever hungry for God? No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and…
