Sermons from April 2026
Psalm 116 – A song in the valley (Dan Dubbeld)
Psalm 116 is a deeply personal song of rescue, gratitude, and costly devotion. It speaks of loving the Lord in the midst of pain and choosing faithfulness even when life is fragile. Jesus likely sang this psalm knowing his own death was near. This week invites us to magnify God with honest worship, learning to sing even in the valley and to respond to grace with surrendered lives. To see Dan’s notes that he mentioned, follow this link: https://thelakes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/psalm-116-sermon.pdf Songs…
Psalm 114 & 115 – Held when we are afraid (Brian Paris + Jonte Hovenden)
Psalm 114 and 115 recall God’s power to save and confront the temptation to trust in idols that cannot speak, see, or help. As Jesus walked toward betrayal and suffering, he sang of a living God who acts on behalf of his people. This calls us to examine where we place our trust and to magnify the God who is present, powerful, and worthy of our confidence when fear closes in. Songs Jesus sang: The psalms sung on the night…
Psalm 113 – The God who lifts us up (Brian Paris)
Psalm 113 begins with praise and ends with hope. It celebrates a God who is high above all nations, yet bends down to lift the poor and the powerless. On the night before the cross, Jesus sang of a God who raises the lowly, even as he prepared to lower himself completely. This week invites us to magnify God not only in strength, but in humility, trusting that the God who stoops low is the God who saves. Songs Jesus…
Easter Sunday 2026 (Geoff Snook)
Find hope when life hurts. Find meaning when things feel uncertain. This Easter weekend, we will explore ancient songs 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. Whether faith is familiar, fragile, or something you are still exploring, you are welcome. Easter Sunday is a celebration of hope that…
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…