Posts from 2023
Anchored faith series 2023/2024
Anchored faith: stories of confident hope In the midst of life’s storms, how do we know that our faith is anchored in Jesus? In this series our four regular preachers will each take a turn sharing the personal stories and biblical anchors that keep them committed to Jesus. “Why am I still here? Why am I still a Christian? Why am I still serving the church?” If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions you’ll appreciate this series as Jireh, Kate,…
Advent series 2023
Advent: celebrate the coming King Join us in December for a transformative journey through the Christmas story. In this four-part series we will explore the rich themes of expectation, anticipation, and fulfilment that surround the coming King. Each week we’ll uncover how meaningful Jesus’ birth still is today, and be challenged to shape our whole lives around him again. Sunday 10th December at 9.30am Sunday 17th December at 9.30am Sunday 24th December at 5.30pm(find out more about our Christmas Eve…
Christmas in Cairns 2023
Celebrate Christmas in Cairns with us! Looking for a Christmas service in Cairns this year? Please celebrate with us at The Lakes Church. Join us for a one-hour reflective service at 5.30pm on Christmas Eve. 5.30pm on Christmas Eve (Sunday 24th December) On Sunday 24th December we will have a special 5.30pm service only. We’ll spend time in reflection and anticipation of Jesus our King. Your children will stay with you during the service and we’ll have activity packs available…
Philippians series 2023
Philippians Living for Christ The Apostle Paul writes his letter to the Philippians from prison. And even though there is a lot he could complain about, his life and letter are full of joy. Philippians is the most encouraging and joyful letter in the whole Bible. Paul ’s struggles have become his greatest teachers. He has learned to depend on the one who gives him strength. He has learned to have joy and contentment, no matter what he is facing.…
Scott Darlow in Cairns
Join us on Sunday 8th October 2023 to hear special guest Scott Darlow! Scott will be speaking and playing some of his songs at our 9.30am and 5.30pm services. Scott is a passionate Indigenous activist, regularly speaking across Australia about his indigenous culture, Australian history, racial tolerance, harmony and important social matters. He is also a versatile singer-songwriter, guitarist, and didgeridoo player who has sold more than 50,000 albums worldwide and has extensively toured Australia, Asia and the USA. At…
Elijah series 2023
An angry king. A devastating drought. Epic opposition. And one man with faith in God. Join us as we delve into the captivating story of Elijah, one of the most powerful prophets in the Old Testament. Through Elijah’s life we will explore faith, obedience, courage, and God’s provision. Discover how God empowers ordinary people to do extraordinary things when they trust in him wholeheartedly. Our Sunday series from September 3rd, 2023.
One Minute After You Die series 2023
One minute after you die The questions you have about life after death — What is heaven like? How do I know I’ll be there? What if I’m not? — can leave you wondering, but they don’t mean you have to live in fear. We’ll explore what the New Testament has to say about heaven, hell and the afterlife. Discover why your ideas of life after death can change everything about your life today. We’re talking about what happens ‘One…
The Restoration Movement series
The Restoration Movement series How history shapes our faith today. In this series we’ll dive deep into the rich history of the Restoration Movement. Our church was planted from this movement 50 years ago, and its roots go back over 200 years and across the ocean. The founders of what we now call Churches of Christ had a deep conviction about restoring the church to its New Testament origins. As we journey from the past to the present, we’ll discover…
Exponential series
Exponential: God can do a lot with just a little When you make a choice, its effects ripple further than you can see. When you plant a seed and nourish it, it can grow beyond your wildest expectations. And when you add to the work God is doing, he can multiply it into something exponential. This two-week series explains that God has a different economy than we do, and that his ways are higher than ours. When we’re generous with…
Jesus Stories series
In the weeks after Easter we’re going back into the life of Jesus to learn from him. There is incredible truth, wisdom and transformation available in the words and actions of Jesus. Each week we’ll pick up a story from the Gospel of Mark and learn from a Jesus story. This series begins on Sunday 16th April 2023.
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