The Lakes Church Cairns

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...

Unbelief shrinks our vision, but trust sharpens it. Hebrews warns against hardened hearts and invites us to fix our thoughts on Jesus. Magnifying Jesus means choosing trust over striving, obedience over comfort, and learning to live from a place of faith-filled rest. Hebrews 3:1–4:13 Hebrews: Jesus in sharp focus When faith becomes blurry, Hebrews adjusts the lens. This series magnifies Jesus so w...

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 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 fait...

Hebrews opens by declaring that Jesus is not one voice among many. He is God’s final and fullest revelation. Greater than prophets. Higher than angels. This week invites us to decide where Jesus truly sits in our lives. Magnifying Jesus begins by giving him first place, not leftover attention. You can find the discussion guide here: https://www.thelakes.church/hebrews Hebrews: Jesus in sharp focus...

Our focus for 2026 is simple: to magnify Jesus. Magnifying Jesus will make him clearer, closer, and more visible in our lives. We will see him for who he really is. Like adjusting a lens, magnification can bring Jesus into sharp focus which will help us magnify him to others. We want Jesus to be clearer in our worship. More visible in our lives. More central in our decisions. More evident in our l...

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 p...

When Peter stresses about paying taxes, Jesus sends him fishing and provides a coin in the most unexpected way. This strange provision shows that Jesus sees our needs, meets them in surprising ways and reminds us to trust his care and sovereignty. Matthew 17:24-27 Strange things Jesus did. When Jesus surprises us, he shows us what God is really like. Jesus said and did things that often left peopl...

When a woman is dragged in front of a crowd for judgment, Jesus doesn’t join the angry mob. Instead, he kneels down and writes in the dust. His quiet, unusual action exposes hypocrisy and lifts shame. Jesus chooses mercy when everyone else wants condemnation. His grace has the final word. John 8:1-11 Strange things Jesus did. When Jesus surprises us, he shows us what God is really like. Jesus said...

From a distance the fig tree looked healthy, but it had no fruit. Jesus uses this surprising moment as an example of spiritual emptiness and religious performance. Jesus wants more than the appearance of faith – he wants genuine growth. He calls us to a life that bears real fruit, not just leaves. Mark 11:12-14, 20-25 Strange things Jesus did. When Jesus surprises us, he shows us what God is reall...

Jesus heals a man born blind using spit and mud. It is unusual and intimate, but it reveals the heart of a Saviour who steps right into our mess to bring sight and hope. While the disciples wanted to debate the cause of the man’s blindness, Jesus wanted to show them God’s work. Jesus does things in ways we do not expect, but his actions always lead us toward wholeness and trust. John 9:1-12 Strang...

His name will be (A Christmas series at The Lakes Church) Names and labels often define us in ways that we don’t even realise. Long before Jesus was born and lay in a manger, there was a promise about who he would be. A prophet named Isaiah said, “His name will be, ‘Wonderful counsellor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” When he was actually born he got the name Jesus, but he lived...

His name will be (A Christmas series at The Lakes Church) Names and labels often define us in ways that we don’t even realise. Long before Jesus was born and lay in a manger, there was a promise about who he would be. A prophet named Isaiah said, “His name will be, ‘Wonderful counsellor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” When he was actually born he got the name Jesus, but he lived...

His name will be (A Christmas series at The Lakes Church) Names and labels often define us in ways that we don’t even realise. Long before Jesus was born and lay in a manger, there was a promise about who he would be. A prophet named Isaiah said, “His name will be, ‘Wonderful counsellor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” When he was actually born he got the name Jesus, but he lived...

His name will be (A Christmas series at The Lakes Church) Names and labels often define us in ways that we don’t even realise. Long before Jesus was born and lay in a manger, there was a promise about who he would be. A prophet named Isaiah said, “His name will be, ‘Wonderful counsellor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” When he was actually born he got the name Jesus, but he lived...

God’s church grows into maturity when we are united in truth, grounded in love, and each doing our part. Unity in essentials, freedom in non-essentials, and love in all things is what keeps our community strong. This week we will commit ourselves to God’s building project through serving, encouraging, forgiving, and loving. Every person has a part to play, and there are many more people God wants...

We are all sinners saved by grace, forgiven through Jesus’ death and resurrection. The church is not a club that we join, it is a people saved to belong to God. Communion and baptism remind us of who we are and whose we are. This week we will reflect deeply in communion and remember our baptism, or consider baptism for the first time. If you have been searching for a place to belong, God’s invitat...

God shapes his people through his Word and his Spirit. The Bible equips us with truth and the Spirit empowers us with gifts to build the church. We are not left to guess what God wants because he speaks and guides. This week is about opening ourselves more to God’s Word and to God’s Spirit, whether we are learning for the first time or deepening our walk with him. You can find our Core beliefs her...

Every building needs a cornerstone that sets direction and holds everything together. Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is the cornerstone of our faith. Without him, the whole building falls apart. This week we will ask, ‘What parts of my life are built on other foundations like success, money, comfort, or control, and how can I shift my weight onto Christ?’ If you are exploring faith, this is th...

God has always existed as Father, Son, and Spirit. He is holy and loving, creating and sustaining all things. More than that, he has chosen to adopt us as his children. The church is not our idea, it is God’s family. We can live as people who belong in God’s family instead of living as outsiders or strangers. This week is an opportunity to find your place in the family God is building. You can fin...

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 Kenosis (Kate Cathcart) appeared first on The Lakes Church Cairns.

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 Jephthah’s daughter (Brian Paris) appeared first on The Lakes Church Cairns.

Christ has already triumphed over Satan at the cross, and one day the battle will be over forever. We fight from victory, not for victory. We will anchor the series in hope. Jesus wins. The enemy is defeated. We are called to endure and overcome as victorious children of God. One day, the war will end and we will reign with him forever. Our world is caught in a battle that cannot be seen with huma...

God has given us armour to stand firm and weapons to advance against darkness. We’ll highlight spiritual weapons like fasting, authority and forgiveness. Our world is caught in a battle that cannot be seen with human eyes. The Bible show us the reality of spiritual warfare, the strategies of our enemy, the victory of Christ, and the weapons God gives us to stand strong. In this series we’ll learn...

The enemy attacks our thoughts with lies, accusations, and destructive patterns. We need to identify the battle in our thought life and learn to replace lies with truth. We’ll emphasise spiritual disciplines of prayer, worship and community.  Our world is caught in a battle that cannot be seen with human eyes. The Bible show us the reality of spiritual warfare, the strategies of our enemy, the vic...