Para Vista Lutheran Church

A message from Pastor Michael Dutschke Jesus was a great story teller. As he told stories, he connected with the hearts of those who were listening, and within every story (which we call ‘parables’), there were gems of truth and life waiting to be uncovered.  Bible Reading: Luke 5:36-39 (NLT)

A message from Pastor Michael Dutschke Jesus was a great story teller. As he told stories, he connected with the hearts of those who were listening, and within every story (which we call ‘parables’), there were gems of truth and life waiting to be uncovered.  Bible Reading: Luke 5:36-39 (NLT)

A message by Pastor Wayne Kerber. Holy Spirit is the one who applies the great sovereign mighty power of God inside this world and in those who follow Jesus - He gives real world effect to the power of God and to the resources that are in Jesus - and that's a very good overarching description of Holy Spirit's work within the Trinity. Jesus said of Holy Spirit that He will not speak on His own auth...

A message by Pastor Wayne Kerber. Holy Spirit is the one who applies the great sovereign mighty power of God inside this world and in those who follow Jesus - He gives real world effect to the power of God and to the resources that are in Jesus - and that's a very good overarching description of Holy Spirit's work within the Trinity. Jesus said of Holy Spirit that He will not speak on His own auth...

Pastor Michael is in the final week of a three-week series of sermons, looking at the 9 Gifts of the Holy Spirit, as they are listed in a letter to some of the first the followers of Jesus. These followers of Jesus were learning what these gifts from the Holy Spirit were, and how to use them (and how not to use them). In 2026 we have a lot in common with those first followers of Jesus. We have the...

Pastor Michael is in the final week of a three-week series of sermons, looking at the 9 Gifts of the Holy Spirit, as they are listed in a letter to some of the first the followers of Jesus. These followers of Jesus were learning what these gifts from the Holy Spirit were, and how to use them (and how not to use them). In 2026 we have a lot in common with those first followers of Jesus. We have the...

Pastor Michael is in the second week of a three week series of sermons, looking at the 9 Gifts of the Holy Spirit, as they are listed in a letter to some of the first the followers of Jesus. These followers of Jesus were learning what these gifts from the Holy Spirit were, and how to use them (and how not to use them). In 2026 we have a lot in common with those first followers of Jesus. We have th...

Pastor Michael is in the second week of a three week series of sermons, looking at the 9 Gifts of the Holy Spirit, as they are listed in a letter to some of the first the followers of Jesus. These followers of Jesus were learning what these gifts from the Holy Spirit were, and how to use them (and how not to use them). In 2026 we have a lot in common with those first followers of Jesus. We have th...

Over the next 3 weeks, Pastor Michael will be talking about the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit, as they are listed in a letter to some of the first followers of Jesus. Have you ever wondered what they are? In 2026 we have a lot in common with those first followers of Jesus. We have the same Holy Spirit who is the giver of these 9 Gifts. Let's unpack them together!  Pastor Michael Dutschke Bible Readin...

Over the next 3 weeks, Pastor Michael will be talking about the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit, as they are listed in a letter to some of the first followers of Jesus. Have you ever wondered what they are? In 2026 we have a lot in common with those first followers of Jesus. We have the same Holy Spirit who is the giver of these 9 Gifts. Let's unpack them together!  Pastor Michael Dutschke Bible Readin...

Jesus started his earthly ministry by quoting Isaiah 61, declaring that he had come "...to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord's favour has come." This morning we will be hearing about how the team at "Teen Challenge SA" are partnering with Jesus to continue this mission...

Jesus started his earthly ministry by quoting Isaiah 61, declaring that he had come "...to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord's favour has come." This morning we will be hearing about how the team at "Teen Challenge SA" are partnering with Jesus to continue this mission...

Pastor Michael is currently preaching a series of sermons, focusing on the Holy Spirit – who he is, what he does, how we can relate to him...When the Holy Spirit first came, he made a powerful impression – so powerful that his arrival is considered the birthday of “the church”. Happy Birthday, church! Pastor Michael Dutschke Bible reading: Acts 2:1-22 (NLT)

Pastor Michael is currently preaching a series of sermons, focusing on the Holy Spirit – who he is, what he does, how we can relate to him...When the Holy Spirit first came, he made a powerful impression – so powerful that his arrival is considered the birthday of “the church”. Happy Birthday, church! Pastor Michael Dutschke Bible reading: Acts 2:1-22 (NLT)

Pastor Michael is currently preaching a series of sermons, focusing on the Holy Spirit – who he is, what he does, how we can relate to him, etc. On the day that Jesus ascended to heaven, he told his disciples to “wait for the Holy Spirit” to come. They waited in anticipation, and when he did come – wow! Pastor Michael Dutschke Bible Reading: Acts 1:1-14 (NLT)

Pastor Michael is currently preaching a series of sermons, focusing on the Holy Spirit – who he is, what he does, how we can relate to him, etc. On the day that Jesus ascended to heaven, he told his disciples to “wait for the Holy Spirit” to come. They waited in anticipation, and when he did come – wow! Pastor Michael Dutschke Bible Reading: Acts 1:1-14 (NLT)

Over the next few Sundays, Pastor Michael will talking about the Holy Spirit – who he is, what he does and how we can relate to him. This week we will look at when Jesus told his disciples what would happen when the Holy Spirit came. It was a promise! Pastor Michael Dutschke Bible Reading: John 15:26-16:15 (NLT)

Over the next few Sundays, Pastor Michael will talking about the Holy Spirit – who he is, what he does and how we can relate to him. This week we will look at when Jesus told his disciples what would happen when the Holy Spirit came. It was a promise! Pastor Michael Dutschke Bible Reading: John 15:26-16:15 (NLT)

Peter, Jesus’ close friend, was well aware of how he abandoned Jesus in his hour of need (on the night before he was crucified on a cross). Three times he had the opportunity to stand up for Jesus, but instead denied that he even knew Jesus. Because of that, Peter believed that it was “three strikes and you’re out”! Jesus didn’t think that way, but instead re-affirmed his love and trust of Peter....

Peter, Jesus’ close friend, was well aware of how he abandoned Jesus in his hour of need (on the night before he was crucified on a cross). Three times he had the opportunity to stand up for Jesus, but instead denied that he even knew Jesus. Because of that, Peter believed that it was “three strikes and you’re out”! Jesus didn’t think that way, but instead re-affirmed his love and trust of Peter....

Where in my life am I afraid to admit doubt, and how might God be inviting me to bring those questions honestly to Him? “Believing Thomas!” One of Jesus’ disciples, Thomas, didn’t believe the testimonies of the other disciples when they told him, “We have seen the Lord”. And for doubting their testimonies, he has ever since been remembered as “Doubting Thomas.” Doubt, however, is not necessarily a...

Where in my life am I afraid to admit doubt, and how might God be inviting me to bring those questions honestly to Him? “Believing Thomas!” One of Jesus’ disciples, Thomas, didn’t believe the testimonies of the other disciples when they told him, “We have seen the Lord”. And for doubting their testimonies, he has ever since been remembered as “Doubting Thomas.” Doubt, however, is not necessarily a...

How can I be more attentive to God’s presence in ordinary moments this week? Our purpose in life is to help grow and advance God’s Kingdom wherever we are placed.  Though God is unseen, He is never absent.  The small moments and quiet circumstances in our lives may well be His hand gently guiding us toward His greater purpose. Pastor Paul Newsham leads us in the third message of his series on Esth...

How can I be more attentive to God’s presence in ordinary moments this week? Our purpose in life is to help grow and advance God’s Kingdom wherever we are placed.  Though God is unseen, He is never absent.  The small moments and quiet circumstances in our lives may well be His hand gently guiding us toward His greater purpose. Pastor Paul Newsham leads us in the third message of his series on Esth...

We continue our Easter reflection with a dramatic presentation of people who experienced their new life following the crucifixion.