Para Vista Lutheran Church

What does the word "Sacrifice" mean to you (Audio)

What do you think of when you hear the word, “Sacrifice?” I’m sure if I were to ask everyone this question, I would receive a lot of different answers—like, this past week our country has observed Remembrance Day—remembering all those who have served and given their life for this country.  Perhaps what might come to mind is why we worship regularly—to remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross — but I reckon a lot of the time many of us a little removed from the impact of what that word “Sacrifice” means.  We are somewhat disconnected from the history of the sacrificial system as mentioned in the Old Testament, and therefore, we are disconnected from how powerful that word is.

To help us better understand the word “Sacrifice”, we will dwell in the Word from the book of  Hebrews (10:11-25) and as we do, you will discover that this sacrificial system was not pretty – in  fact, it’s horrible.  As you discover the horror of the sacrificial system, I hope you will gain a  greater appreciation of what it meant for Jesus to be the ultimate sacrifice for your
sin.

What does the word "Sacrifice" mean to you? (Video)

What do you think of when you hear the word, “Sacrifice?” I’m sure if I were to ask everyone this question, I would receive a lot of different answers—like, this past week our country has observed Remembrance Day—remembering all those who have served and given their life for this country.  Perhaps what might come to mind is why we worship regularly—to remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross — but I reckon a lot of the time many of us a little removed from the impact of what that word “Sacrifice” means.  We are somewhat disconnected from the history of the sacrificial system as mentioned in the Old Testament, and therefore, we are disconnected from how powerful that word is.

To help us better understand the word “Sacrifice”, we will dwell in the Word from the book of  Hebrews (10:11-25) and as we do, you will discover that this sacrificial system was not pretty – in  fact, it’s horrible.  As you discover the horror of the sacrificial system, I hope you will gain a  greater appreciation of what it meant for Jesus to be the ultimate sacrifice for your
sin.

Following Jesus on the High Road (Audio)

So often we see poor behaviour - on social media, in the news, everywhere.
Politicians talking horribly about others. Culture wars, cancel culture, and just general negativity.
To get out of the mud, we can't walk on the low road anymore.
Join us Sunday to hear about what other options there are, and how we get there.

Pastor Chris Mann

Bible Reading: Luke 17: 11-19 (NLT)

Following Jesus on the High Road (Video)

So often we see poor behaviour - on social media, in the news, everywhere.
Politicians talking horribly about others. Culture wars, cancel culture, and just general negativity.
To get out of the mud, we can't walk on the low road anymore.
Join us Sunday to hear about what other options there are, and how we get there.

Pastor Chris Mann

Bible Reading: Luke 17: 11-19 (NLT)

Celebrating That We Are All Saints In Christ (Audio)

Have you ever heard people referring to Christians as those "holy Joes who think that they're better than everyone else"? Sadly, that kind of thinking can be a real barrier to people learning about God's love for them in Jesus. All Saints Day is a good opportunity to respond to this issue. In the New Testament, "saints" were not the revered dead but the living faithful. Not the especially "holy ones", but rather all God's forgiven people who trust in Jesus. So Christians don't think of themselves as being better than anyone else. Instead, we admit that we're just as sinful as everyone else, but we have been forgiven and accepted in Jesus. We are holy, because of, and in union with Jesus our Saviour. We are all saints in him. Now that's truly worth celebrating!

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2: 9-10 (NLT)

Celebrating That We Are All Saints In Christ (Video)

Have you ever heard people referring to Christians as those "holy Joes who think that they're better than everyone else"? Sadly, that kind of thinking can be a real barrier to people learning about God's love for them in Jesus. All Saints Day is a good opportunity to respond to this issue. In the New Testament, "saints" were not the revered dead but the living faithful. Not the especially "holy ones", but rather all God's forgiven people who trust in Jesus. So Christians don't think of themselves as being better than anyone else. Instead, we admit that we're just as sinful as everyone else, but we have been forgiven and accepted in Jesus. We are holy, because of, and in union with Jesus our Saviour. We are all saints in him. Now that's truly worth celebrating!

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2: 9-10 (NLT)

What's Your Story? (Audio)

We each have stories we tell about our lives - stories that are funny, stories of success, stories that give life, that we are happy to share.
We also have stories that we may not share - stories of heartbreak, failure, and brokenness.
How do these stories intersect with the stories in scripture?
And what about God's story?
We will discover the surprising truth of God's story, your story, and our story, as Pastor Chris Mann brings the message to us.

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 (NLT)

What's Your Story? (Video)

We each have stories we tell about our lives - stories that are funny, stories of success, stories that give life, that we are happy to share.
We also have stories that we may not share - stories of heartbreak, failure, and brokenness.
How do these stories intersect with the stories in scripture?
And what about God's story?
We will discover the surprising truth of God's story, your story, and our story, as Pastor Chris Mann brings the message to us.

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 (NLT)

The Journey of a Transformative Leader (Audio)

We learn from the life of Jesus as a transformative leader that what we have done for ourselves will die with us…but what we have done for others and the world remains and will never die.
For this reason, God is calling His people to be transformative leaders who will affect the people around them through their everyday actions or to journey with a transformative leader into God's own heart and into His redemptive plan and purpose as revealed in the scripture.

Bishop Michael Musale

Bible Reading: Matthew 9:35-38 (NLT)

The Journey of a Transformative Leader (Video)

We learn from the life of Jesus as a transformative leader that what we have done for ourselves will die with us…but what we have done for others and the world remains and will never die.
For this reason, God is calling His people to be transformative leaders who will affect the people around them through their everyday actions or to journey with a transformative leader into God's own heart and into His redemptive plan and purpose as revealed in the scripture.

Bishop Michael Musale

Bible Reading: Matthew 9:35-38 (NLT)