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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.
Easter services 2023
Easter church services in Cairns in 2023 Make Easter extra special this year! Come and join our Easter services as we remember Jesus’ death on the cross and celebrate his resurrection to new life. We’re looking forward to welcoming you on the Easter weekend! Good Friday – 9.30am – 7th April 2023 Our Good Friday service is at 9.30am. We will have music, share in communion, hear a message about the life-changing impact of Jesus’ death and resurrection and we’ll enjoy…
Romans series
Romans: a new freedom is here In the first century people were stuck. Stuck in situations they didn’t like. Stuck trying to live up to other people’s standards. Stuck trying to live up to God’s standards. Stuck in mistrust and hatred of people who were different. The Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans and told them about God’s freedom. Freedom from sin! Freedom from self! Freedom from divisions! Freedom from a meaningless life! A new freedom is here…
Behind the music series
Each song we sing as a church has a foundation in the Bible. In this series we’ll dig deeper into the stories and passages that have shaped these song. This series will grow your understanding of the Bible and your desire to worship God through song. The series Behind the music is on each Sunday of January, 2023.
Christmas in Cairns 2022
9.30am service on Christmas Day Looking for a Christmas service in Cairns this year? Please join us at The Lakes Church. At Christmas time we often exchange gifts that don’t last. They are eaten up, worn out and used, sometimes even before the end of Christmas Day. In the first Christmas story we discover gifts that keep on giving. Not the gold, frankincense and myrrh, but other actions and attitudes that resound through the centuries. The shepherds gave the gift…
Enthusiasm series
For the last two years people have been locked-down and disrupted. But even before that, so many were over-loaded. Some of us had become disillusioned. Others were questioning their faith. And yet the cry within all of us is to re-connect with God – to know the power of his Spirit and the encouragement of his voice. Our word ‘enthusiasm’ comes from a Greek word that meant being inspired by a god. This series will kickstart the next season of…
Mike Pilavachi in Cairns 2022
Mike Pilavachi is coming for a quick visit to Cairns in 2022! He’ll be at The Lakes Church on Wednesday night the 9th of November. Mike is the co-pastor of a church called Soul Survivor Watford in the UK. He is also the founder of Soul Survivor, an international movement that equips young people to make a difference. He is a well known speaker and author. Mike was with us for a weekend in 2018 and he had us in stitches laughing, he…
Cairns to the Cape 2022
Cairns to the Cape We are excited to be partnering with Churches of Christ for our Cairns to the Cape Christmas Appeal! Help us bring joy to children, young people, foster and kinship carers across Cape York this Christmas. What is Cairns to the Cape? The Churches of Christ Children, Youth and Families division is based in Cairns and serves all foster children and families in Aurukun, Pormpuraaw, Kowanyama, Weipa, Napranum, Mapoon and Lockhart River. Children belong in safe and…
‘When life gets tough’ series
When life gets tough Wisdom from the book of James Why is life so hard at the moment? Why can’t it be easier? In the New Testament book of James we find incredible wisdom about tackling difficult times in our lives. In this series we’ll look at James’ guide to life in areas like suffering, temptation, comparison, arguments and conflict. Each week you’ll find an honest look at life’s most painful moments along with some practical ways that our faith…