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His name will be series 2025
His name will be A Christmas series at The Lakes Church Names and labels often define us in ways that we don’t even realise. Long before Jesus was born and lay in a manger, there was a promise about who he would be. A prophet named Isaiah said, “His name will be, ‘Wonderful counsellor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” When he was actually born he got the name Jesus, but he lived up to his full title in…
Christmas church service in Cairns 2025
Celebrate Christmas in Cairns with us at a special Christmas Day service. Looking for a Christmas church service in Cairns this year? Come and celebrate with us at The Lakes Church! Join us for a one-hour celebration service at 9.30am on Christmas Day. 9.30am on Christmas Day (Thursday 25th December) On Thursday 25th December we’ll have a special 9.30am service. We’ll enjoy Christmas carols, fun interaction for the kids, a message and refreshments after the service. We’ll have activity packs…
Unless the Lord builds series 2025
Unless the Lord builds What makes a church strong? Not our own plans or programs, but God himself. Jesus said, “I will build my church”, and in the Psalms we read, “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted.” In this series we’ll revisit the core beliefs that unite us as followers of Jesus. These truths are the foundation and framework of the church and they shape how we live, love, and serve together. Whether…
Cairns to the Cape 2025
Cairns to the Cape We are partnering with Churches of Christ to bring joy to foster and kinship families across Far North Queensland this Christmas! What is Cairns to the Cape? The Churches of Christ Children, Youth and Families division is based in Cairns and serves foster and kinship families in Aurukun, Cairns, Kowanyama, Lockhart River, Mapoon, Pormpuraaw and Weipa. Children belong in safe and caring homes, but families are complicated. Some face significant challenges that mean it’s not safe…
Carols for Kids 2025
Celebrate Christmas in Cairns with Carols for Kids! This wonderful free family event is going to be extra special with Christmas carols, animal farm, photobooth, jumping castles, sausage sizzle and family activities! Tickets are not required for Carols for Kids in 2025, you can simply turn up on the day. Join us at The Lakes Church from 4pm on Sunday 7th December. The Lakes Church is at 102-104 MacNamara Street, Edge Hill. Carols for Kids begins with fun activities and food throughout The Lakes Church property from 4pm-5.30pm,…
Spiritual Warfare series 2025
Spiritual Warfare: the unseen battle Our world is caught in a battle that cannot be seen with human eyes. The Bible show us the reality of spiritual warfare, the strategies of our enemy, the victory of Christ, and the weapons God gives us to stand strong. In this series we’ll learn how to resist the devil, overcome fear, guard our minds, and walk in the authority and victory of Jesus. You can find the group discussion guide for the series…
Proclaim series 2025
Proclaim: making Jesus known Part of our vision and mission as a church is to introduce people to Jesus and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with him. In this series we will explore reasons from the Bible and ideas from every day life to help us make Jesus known to the people in our lives. The people in your life who haven’t accepted Jesus are probably ‘post-churched’ and ‘post-Christendom’. This means they haven’t grown up in…
It’s Our Turn!
In 2025 we are focusing on Jesus’ promise that he will build his church. He always has, all over the world, and he still is, including here in Cairns. And we all get to play our part. Jesus places us like living bricks, building up the community that is the church. And when it comes to our physical buildings, we also get to play our part in what Jesus is doing. We get to steward, or look after, the physical…
Galatians series 2025
The church Jesus is building is founded on his gospel—nothing more, nothing less. In the letter to the Galatians, Paul the Apostle passionately defends the gospel against distortion and reminds us that only faith in Christ brings freedom and unity. Galatians is often seen as a theological argument, but it’s more than that—it’s a battle for the very foundation of the church. This series will walk through Galatians, showing how the gospel not only saves us but also builds a…
The Book of Job series 2025
Life is full of questions. Why do bad things happen to good people? Is God just? How do we make sense of suffering? The book of Job doesn’t give easy answers, in fact it complicates things — but it does invite us into a deeper trust in God’s wisdom. In this three-week series, Brian Paris will explore the book of Job by wrestling with its ancient poetry, mysterious characters, and profound insights. Brian will also share stories of how God…