Why we do what we do
Every church has practices and convictions that shape who they are. In this series we’ll explore some of the places where sincere Christians disagree, why The Lakes Church has landed where it has, and how we can hold strong convictions with genuine humility. Whether you’ve been here for years or you’re still figuring us out, you’ll discover the biblical convictions and values behind why we do what we do.
You can find the group discussion guide for the series here.
27/9 Why we don’t have to agree on everything
Christians have always agreed on the core of the gospel while reaching different conclusions on other issues. In this message we’ll explore how to hold strong biblical convictions with genuine humility, why not every doctrine carries the same weight, and how we can disagree while still being family together. Our goal isn’t to win arguments, but to help people follow Jesus.
4/10 Why women lead here
Can women preach, lead and teach in the church? Faithful Christians have answered that question differently for centuries. We’ll look at why The Lakes Church believes God calls and gifts both men and women for ministry, and why we want every person to use the gifts they’ve been given for the good of the church.
11/10 Goes speaker
This will be a one-off message, not part of the series.
18/10 Why we expect God to still speak and work today
Does God still heal, guide, speak and give spiritual gifts today? Christians have long wrestled with that question. We’ll explore why we believe the Holy Spirit is still active, why we pursue both expectancy and discernment, and how we can remain deeply biblical while staying open to God’s work.
25/10 Why we teach generosity instead of tithing
Does the Bible require Christians to tithe? We’ll explore what tithing meant in the Old Testament, how the apostles taught the first churches to handle money, and why at The Lakes we encourage planned generosity without imposing a compulsory percentage. Ten percent can be a helpful practice—but is it really a command?
1/11 Why everyone is welcome to have communion
Who is communion for? Across church history, Christians have answered that question differently. We’ll explore why The Lakes Church practises open communion, why the Lord’s Table points us to the grace of Jesus, and why we invite all who trust in him to share in the meal.
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