Sermons from September 2026
Why we don’t have to agree about everything (Geoff Snook)
Christians have always agreed on the core of the gospel while reaching different conclusions on other issues. In this message we’ll explore how to hold strong biblical convictions with genuine humility, why not every doctrine carries the same weight, and how we can disagree while still being family together. Our goal isn’t to win arguments, but to help people follow Jesus. Why we do what we doEvery church has practices and convictions that shape who they are. In this series…
Perseverance & surrender (Luke & Beverly Vos)
Luke & Beverly Vos shared an update about their final couple of years in Uganda, and Luke shared a message about perseverance & surrender. No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church community is here to love people and invite them to join us in a growing relationship with Jesus. Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church
Well done (Brian Paris)
One day we’ll give an account for how we used everything Jesus entrusted to us. The goal isn’t success or wealth – it’s faithfulness. Life is about far more than accumulating possessions. One day we’ll stand before Jesus, and the question won’t be how much we owned, but how faithfully we lived. This final message lifts our eyes from temporary wealth to eternal reward, inviting us to invest our lives in what truly lasts. You can download the companion PDF…
Living open-handed (Laura Snook)
The generosity of Jesus creates generous people. Generosity isn’t something Christians do to earn God’s favour. It’s our response to the incredible generosity we’ve already received in Christ. As we look at the grace of Jesus, we’ll discover the freedom and joy of living open-handed toward God, his church and the people around us. You can download the companion PDF here, for the group discussion guide and personal workbook: https://thelakes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Open-Hands-series-companion-resource.pdf Open Hands: trusting Jesus with everything Jesus talked a lot…
Trusting Jesus with tomorrow (Laura Snook)
Jesus invites us to replace anxiety and accumulation with trust and wise stewardship. Money often promises security, but it rarely delivers peace. Jesus calls us to seek his kingdom first, live wisely, and trust our heavenly Father with tomorrow. This week we’ll discover practical Biblical wisdom for managing money without being mastered by it. You can download the companion PDF here, for the group discussion guide and personal workbook: https://thelakes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Open-Hands-series-companion-resource.pdf Open Hands: trusting Jesus with everything Jesus talked a lot…