Para Vista Lutheran Church

The Promise of the Holy Spirit (Video)

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)

The Promise of the Holy Spirit (Audio)

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)

The Promise of the Holy Spirit (Audio)

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)

The Promise of the Holy Spirit (Video)

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)

Three Strikes? You're Out! (Video)

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.

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible Reading: John 21: 1-17 (NLT)

Three Strikes? You're Out! (Audio)

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.

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible Reading: John 21: 1-17 (NLT)

I Believe! (Well, I Really Want To) (Audio)

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 lack of faith, but a step on the journey to faith!

 

Bible Reading: John 20:19-31 (NLT)

I Believe! (Well, I Really Want To) (Video)

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 lack of faith, but a step on the journey to faith!

 

Bible Reading: John 20:19-31 (NLT)

Esther: The Rise and Rise of an Orphan Part 3 (Audio)

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 Esther, and we encourage you to read the Book of Esther from beginning to end before hearing the next part of this remarkable account.

Esther: The Rise and Rise of an Orphan Part 3 (Video)

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 Esther, and we encourage you to read the Book of Esther from beginning to end before hearing the next part of this remarkable account.