Through the parable of the lost son we see what is possible when we receive the love and grace of God. As we experience this for ourselves we’ll be refreshed and empowered to live out our faith with boldness and passion.

Our series is called ‘Repentance + Renewal: re-align your heart with God’s heart.’

This season of the Transformation Trek is an invitation for deep and honest reflection. Throughout April we will explore the call of Jesus for a heart change and a turning away from sin in our everyday lives.

You can find the practice guide for this series here: https://thelakes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Transformation-Trek-Repentance-and-Renewal.pdf

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This week we confront the reality of sin in our lives and the necessity of turning away from it. The letter of 1 John helps us understand the power of God in our repentance. Through self-reflection, confession and forgiveness we’ll learn to let go of past mistakes and embrace the healing, restoration and freedom found in Christ.

Our series is called ‘Repentance + Renewal: re-align your heart with God’s heart.’ You can find the practice guide for this series here: https://thelakes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Transformation-Trek-Repentance-and-Renewal.pdf

‘Repentance’ is a complex idea. It can make us think about angry and urgent calls to turn our life around or risk fiery consequences. Or it can make us think about quick apologies after childish mistakes. True repentance is so much more than this. It is about heartfelt regret for straying from God’s path, accepting his forgiveness and being marked by a transformation of our heart, mind and life.

This season of the Transformation Trek is an invitation for deep and honest reflection. Throughout April we will explore the call of Jesus for a heart change and a turning away from sin in our everyday lives.

Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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In our first week of this new series we’ll dive into the story of Jonah which is full of both good and bad examples of repentance and renewal. We’ll explore the significance in our journey of faith and we’ll uncover the urgency of Jesus’ call for a heart-change that can lead to restoration.

You can find the practice guide for this series here: https://thelakes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Transformation-Trek-Repentance-and-Renewal.pdf

‘Repentance’ is a complex idea. It can make us think about angry and urgent calls to turn our life around or risk fiery consequences. Or it can make us think about quick apologies after childish mistakes. True repentance is so much more than this. It is about heartfelt regret for straying from God’s path, accepting his forgiveness and being marked by a transformation of our heart, mind and life.

Our new series is called ‘Repentance + Renewal: re-align your heart with God’s heart.’

This season of the Transformation Trek is an invitation for deep and honest reflection. Throughout April we will explore the call of Jesus for a heart change and a turning away from sin in our everyday lives.

Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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Join our Easter services as we remember Jesus’ death on the cross and celebrate his resurrection to new life.

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Join our Easter services as we remember Jesus’ death on the cross and celebrate his resurrection to new life.

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As we focus on relentlessly pursuing Jesus this year we want to immerse ourselves in his life, teaching and miracles. Reading through Matthew will help us prepare for Easter and how Jesus’ death and resurrection changes everything.

Join us for this 6 week series on Sundays and read along with us each day as we immerse ourselves in the life, teaching, miracles, death and resurrection of Jesus.

You can find the reading plan and more information here: https://www.thelakes.church/matthewplan

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As we focus on relentlessly pursuing Jesus this year we want to immerse ourselves in his life, teaching and miracles. Reading through Matthew will help us prepare for Easter and how Jesus’ death and resurrection changes everything.

Join us for this 6 week series on Sundays and read along with us each day as we immerse ourselves in the life, teaching, miracles, death and resurrection of Jesus.

You can find the reading plan and more information here: https://www.thelakes.church/matthewplan

Connect with us anytime at https://www.thelakes.church

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Margaret Pashley is one of our Mission Partners and she has served God in the Philippines for over 30 years. Margaret and her team rescue children from the streets and other perilous situations to give them a loving home and education while introducing them to Jesus.

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In Matthew chapters 6-10, one thing stands out about Jesus’ ministry more than any other thing. He healed people.

Miraculously, instantaneously, sometimes up close, sometimes at a distance, sometimes with a word, sometimes with a prayer, sometimes with a physical touch or action. Jesus healed people. All kinds of illnesses, disabilities, afflictions, oppressions. Jesus healed anyone, from anything and everything.

Why did he heal people? And what does that mean for you today? That’s what this message is about.

As we focus on relentlessly pursuing Jesus this year we want to immerse ourselves in his life, teaching and miracles. Reading through Matthew will help us prepare for Easter and how Jesus’ death and resurrection changes everything. You can find the reading plan and more information here: https://www.thelakes.church/matthewplan

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Temptation isn’t just about being tempted to do the wrong thing. Sometimes it’s about being tempted to do a normal thing in the wrong way.

And temptation isn’t always about being tempted to sin. Sometimes it’s about testing or proving something as valid.

When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness the devil was trying to get him to do good, or normal, things but in a sinful way. Instead, Jesus stood up against the temptation and was proved worthy and valid as the Messiah, the Son of God.

What can we learn from Jesus about the temptations we face in life? How can we have strength to stand up against those temptations?

Join us for this 6 week series on Sundays and read along with us each day as we immerse ourselves in the life, teaching, miracles, death and resurrection of Jesus. You can find the reading plan and more information here: https://www.thelakes.church/matthewplan

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