The Lakes Church Cairns

We will dive into an in-depth exploration of Jesus’ nine beatitudes in Matthew 5. We’ll see how these short wisdom statements imagine a new social world grounded in true justice, peace, and love. We’ll discover how this first section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12) connects with the larger biblical story. Study Season – Sermon on the Mount Do you enjoy digging deeper into the Bible...

We will explore Jesus’ announcement of God’s Kingdom—both its intense challenge and its comforting promise—and discover the significance of the Sermon on the Mount within the larger biblical story. 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...

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 The post Hope is one of the most valuable currencies a Christian can hold (Geoff Snook) appeared first on The Lakes Church Cairns...

Peter Shurley has spent many years travelling Australia as a Christian musician, songwriter, and communicator, and he shared both music and a message with us. 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 a...

Doubt is something most people experience, but few people talk about. This week we explore what to do when questions, uncertainty, or struggles with belief arise, and how doubt doesn’t have to pull you away from Jesus but can actually become part of a deeper, more honest faith. Doubt can be a sign that your faith is growing beyond simple answers. Every meaningful relationship in your life involves...

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) F...

Is your life too full, chaotic or busy? It might be that you’ve said yes to too many good things. This week we welcomed Steve Drinkall from Churches of Christ in Queensland who explored how Jesus didn’t do everything available to him, but intentionally said no to some really good things. Jesus was disciplined to do only what God had called him to do. No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a...

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...

We all face decisions about direction, relationships, and the future. But how do you actually know what God wants? This week we unpack how God leads ordinary people in real life. Rather than waiting for a sign or a voice from the sky, we’ll explore how God guides us through Scripture, wisdom, community, and the quiet work of his Spirit. Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 12:1-2; John 10:27. You can download t...

A lot of people believe in Jesus, but few actually follow him. There’s a difference. Jesus didn’t call people to agree with him, but to follow him with their whole lives. This week we explore what it means to move from belief to real, everyday faith. When you live like Jesus’ apprentice, it changes everything about your faith. We will help people begin to prepare for baptism on June 7. Luke 9:23;...

Psalm 117 & 118 are songs of deliverance and ultimate victory. Psalm 118 in particular speaks of suffering, trust, and a future that God will bring about despite opposition. Jesus sang these words knowing he would soon be rejected, crucified, and raised. As the series concludes, we are invited to magnify Jesus as the cornerstone of our faith and to place our lives confidently in the hands of the G...

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 not...

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...

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...

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 a...

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...

Hebrews ends by fixing our eyes on Jesus. He is our example, our strength, and our destination. Magnifying Jesus means laying aside what distracts us and running with perseverance. A focused life makes Jesus visible to the world. 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...

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 see...

Today we welcomed Simon Ward from Compassion Australia. Please contact us to find out more about Compassion and the partnership we have with them, sponsoring children in Cebu, the Philippines. You can watch the full video that Simon showed of Edward meeting his sponsor family here. No matter where you’ve come from, you’ll find a spiritual home, great friends and a church family with us. Our church...

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 see...

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...

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 see...

The old covenant pointed forward. Jesus completes the story. Hebrews shows us that forgiveness is not repeated effort but a finished work. Magnifying Jesus means letting go of guilt, performance, and self-effort, and living as people who are truly free. Hebrews: Jesus in sharp focus When faith becomes blurry, Hebrews adjusts the lens. This series magnifies Jesus so we can see him clearly, trust hi...

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 see...

Jesus stands between us and God, not as a barrier but as a bridge. He sympathises with our weakness and invites us to approach God with confidence. When Jesus is magnified, prayer becomes honest, grace becomes accessible, and shame loses its power. 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 dee...