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Each week our 9.30am service is livestreamed on YouTube. Go to our YouTube channel at 9.30am on Sunday to watch live. You can also go back and watch recent services and messages anytime on our channel.
Listen to our podcast
If listening is more your thing, you’ll find recent messages on our podcast ‘The Lakes Church Cairns’.
Don’t Look Down (Simon Ward from Compassion)
Simon Ward from Compassion was our guest speaker this week. He shared an update from Compassion, and gave a message called ‘Don’t Look Down’ from Luke 24. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church
The greatest challenge to Abraham’s faith (Brian Paris)
The story of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac is one of the most challenging in the Bible. This week, we will explore themes of trust, obedience, and God’s ultimate provision. Abraham: faith and imperfection. This series will help us see Abraham not just as a figure of great faith, but as a complex person who experienced highs and lows. We’ll find parts of our own story, and we’ll find confidence in God, through the journey of Abraham. Group Discussion Guide…
Abraham’s flawed faith (Laura Snook)
Abraham is often admired for his great faith, but his story also includes moments of fear and failure. This week, we will explore how God’s promises remain steadfast even when our faith wavers. Abraham: faith and imperfection. This series will help us see Abraham not just as a figure of great faith, but as a complex person who experienced highs and lows. We’ll find parts of our own story, and we’ll find confidence in God, through the journey of Abraham.…
Abraham’s radical call to embrace God’s vision (Geoff Snook)
Abraham’s journey begins with a radical call to leave everything familiar and trust in God’s vision. This week, we explored the courage and faith required to embrace God’s vision for our lives. This series will help us see Abraham not just as a figure of great faith, but as a complex person who experienced highs and lows. We’ll find parts of our own story, and we’ll find confidence in God, through the journey of Abraham. Group Discussion Guide:Read and reflect…
Transformative prayer: “Here I am, send me.” (Geoff Snook)
Talking to God is a simple practice that can feel difficult and complicated. Many people see prayer as a “Break in Case of Emergency” box – they only pray in those moments when nothing else is working. Others see it as a shopping list for life, only talking with God when they need something. For others it is a therapeutic habit, processing their life with an external Presence. These are just a few of the many ways people see prayer.…
Transformative prayer: “Would you, please?” (Kate Cathcart)
Talking to God is a simple practice that can feel difficult and complicated. Many people see prayer as a “Break in Case of Emergency” box – they only pray in those moments when nothing else is working. Others see it as a shopping list for life, only talking with God when they need something. For others it is a therapeutic habit, processing their life with an external Presence. These are just a few of the many ways people see prayer.…
Transformative prayer: “I’m sorry, forgive me.” (Laura Snook)
Talking to God is a simple practice that can feel difficult and complicated. Many people see prayer as a “Break in Case of Emergency” box – they only pray in those moments when nothing else is working. Others see it as a shopping list for life, only talking with God when they need something. For others it is a therapeutic habit, processing their life with an external Presence. These are just a few of the many ways people see prayer.…
Transformative prayer: “Thank you God, you’re amazing!” (Geoff Snook)
Talking to God is a simple practice that can feel difficult and complicated. Many people see prayer as a “Break in Case of Emergency” box – they only pray in those moments when nothing else is working. Others see it as a shopping list for life, only talking with God when they need something. For others it is a therapeutic habit, processing their life with an external Presence. These are just a few of the many ways people see prayer.…
Psalm 23 (Phil Bignill)
Phil & Julie Bignill were part of our church leadership for over 20 years! From my recollection it was 1995 when they moved to Cairns to pastor our church. And then in 2015 Phil moved into a regional role with Churches of Christ. Julie worked in the office for many years as well, and served the church in so many ways. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church
Doubt (Brian Paris)
Doubt is not something to be afraid of in faith. Doubt is something that we should embrace. It is something should bring together into community. It’s something that is ok and acceptable in our faith life. You are radically accepted by God as you are right now. And as an extension of Heaven on earth, you’re radically accepted by this community. So if it’s hard to believe right now or you have questions we want you to connect deeper into…