Posts by thelakes

Open Hands: trusting Jesus with everything Jesus talked a lot about money, not because he needed it, but because he knew our hearts are often tied to it. In this series we’ll discover what it means to faithfully manage everything God has entrusted to us, find freedom from the pressure of always needing more, and learn the joy of living with open hands. We’ll explore practical, Biblical wisdom for money, generosity and everyday stewardship. When Jesus is magnified in our…

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 the Mount. This Study Season will help you make sense of Jesus’ challenging teaching and shape your life around his vision of the Kingdom of God ‘on earth as it is in heaven.’

Jesus’ famous Sermon on the mount isn’t a list of rules or religious ideas. It’s an invitation into a transformed life with him at the centre. Jesus paints a vision of a completely different kind of life and world – one shaped by mercy instead of revenge, generosity instead of greed, integrity instead of performance, and trust instead of anxiety. These are some of Jesus’ most famous words, but they are also some of his most challenging. In this series…

How to follow Jesus (for real) Following Jesus isn’t just something you believe, it’s something you live. In this series we explore what it looks like to bring faith into everyday life. From the decisions we make to the pressure we face, from private moments to public spaces, this series will help you take real steps in following Jesus with your whole life. Whether faith is new, familiar, or something you are still exploring, you are invited to discover a…

Songs Jesus Sang The Psalms sung on the night before the cross. On the night before his crucifixion, Jesus and his disciples sang hymns together. These songs, Psalms 113–118, were familiar prayers of praise, trust, suffering, and hope. In this series, we listen to the songs Jesus likely sang on his way to the cross and discover how they magnify God, shape faith in suffering, and invite us to follow Jesus with honest, resilient worship. 12/4 Psalm 113 – The…

Easter church services in Cairns in 2026 Find hope when life hurts. Find meaning when things feel uncertain. This Easter we will explore two psalms that speak honestly about suffering, trust, and hope. Through Psalm 22 and Psalm 16, we will reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus and discover why Easter still matters for real people, real pain, and real life today. Good Friday – 9.30am – 3rd April 2026 Our Good Friday service is at 9.30am. We will…

Have you ever read something in the Old Testament and thought; “What does that even mean?” or “I can’t believe that’s in the Bible!” Starting on Sunday night, February 22, we’re hosting a Study Season in the church hall. Brian, Laura and Geoff will provide in-depth teaching and discussion on strange and difficult passages in the Old Testament with the goal of becoming more comfortable with the stories that we don’t understand or that challenge us.  The Study Season is on Sunday nights…

Hebrews: Jesus in sharp focus When faith becomes blurry, the book of Hebrews adjusts the lens. This series magnifies Jesus so we can see him clearly, trust him deeply, and make him visible to others. Beginning on Sunday 8th February, 2026 we’ll explore Hebrews over 7 weeks. As Jesus comes into focus, our worship deepens, our confidence grows, and our lives point more clearly toward him. You can download a PDF of the following discussion guide here. 8th February –…

Strange things Jesus did When Jesus surprises us, he shows us what God is really like. Jesus said and did things that often left people confused. But every time he acted in a strange way, he was revealing something true about God and about us. This series invites us to look again at five moments where Jesus behaved in ways no one expected. Jesus’ strange actions will lead us to trust him more deeply, follow him more closely and see…