Sermons by Laura Snook
Dig up old wells: rediscover what God has already given you (Laura Snook)
In Genesis 26, Isaac reopened the wells his father had dug, uncovering life-giving water that had been there all along. This message explores how God may be inviting us to rediscover callings, gifts, dreams and foundations of faith that have become buried over time. Rather than always asking God for something new, perhaps he is placing a shovel in our hands and inviting us to uncover what he has already given. No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a…
Study Season – Warnings about religious practices (Laura Snook)
We will see how Jesus warns against using traditional religious practices to signal virtue and gain social favour. We’ll learn how this section of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:1-18) connects with the larger biblical story. Study Season – Sermon on the Mount 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…
Jesus and the Torah / the Old Testament law (Laura Snook)
We will dig into Jesus’ understanding of righteousness, or ‘right relating’ with others, and see how he advances the story of the Old Testament Torah and Prophets by showing what true righteousness looks like. Sermon on the Mount: how Jesus sees the world. 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…
Staying close to Jesus (Laura Snook)
Following Jesus isn’t sustained by good intentions but by staying connected to him. In the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy for faith to become distant or routine. This week we explore simple, life-giving rhythms that help you stay close to Jesus, so your faith isn’t just something you visit, but something you live from. John 15:4-5; Luke 10:38-42; Psalm 1:1-3. How to follow Jesus (for real) Following Jesus isn’t just something you believe, it’s something you live. In this…
How to follow Jesus in public (Laura Snook)
Faith isn’t just private. It shapes how we live at work, at school, and in our relationships. But for many of us, this is where following Jesus feels most uncomfortable. This week we look at how to live out your faith in the real world with authenticity, courage, and grace, so that your life points to Jesus in a way that is both natural and meaningful. You can download the discussion guide for the series here. How to follow Jesus…
Good Friday 2026 (Laura Snook)
Find hope when life hurts. Find meaning when things feel uncertain. Good Friday is a day that does not rush past pain. Psalm 22 gives words to suffering, abandonment, and unanswered questions. These are the words Jesus cried from the cross. This service will be reflective and honest, creating space to acknowledge loss, grief, and the weight of the world, while pointing toward a God who is present even when he feels distant. No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll…
Study Season – Judah and Tamar (Laura Snook)
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 February 15 we’ll have a Study Season in the church hall on Sunday nights for six weeks We’ll have 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 seem strange or that challenge us.
Jesus opens the way (Laura Snook)
Because of Jesus, the way to God is open. We are invited to draw near with confidence, hold fast to hope, and encourage one another toward visible faith. As Jesus is magnified, our faith becomes shared, active, and outward-looking. Hebrews: Jesus in sharp focus When faith becomes blurry, Hebrews adjusts the lens. This series magnifies Jesus so we can see him clearly, trust him deeply, and make him visible to others. As Jesus comes into focus, our worship deepens, our…
Jesus became like us (Laura Snook)
Jesus does not save from a distance. He steps into our humanity, our weakness, and our suffering. Hebrews reveals a saviour who is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters. As we magnify Jesus, we are invited to bring our real selves to him, trusting the one who truly understands. You can find the discussion guide here: https://www.thelakes.church/hebrews Hebrews: Jesus in sharp focus When faith becomes blurry, Hebrews adjusts the lens. This series magnifies Jesus so we can see…
Jesus made a whip (Laura Snook)
Jesus storms into the temple, clears out the noise and drives away the distractions. His passion is jarring, but it reveals his deep desire for people to have a clear path to God. Jesus removes whatever gets in the way of people encountering his presence. John 2:13-22 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…