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Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
When we consider all the material and digital distractions of this 21st century world that we live in, many are asking the question ‘have we lost our sense of community?’ It seems like there is even a lack of willingness to make the effort to connect with others; instead, we replace that idea with something else rather than looking for new ways to be engaged with each other in any meaningful sense. Many find that this purposeful journey into a solitary lifestyle is not healthy for body or soul.
The Christian approach to community is in stark contrast to this modern worldview. Our Triune God is the perfect completion of being community. Even at the dawn of creation, Father, Son, and Spirit worked together to bring all things into being. As we draw near to God the immediate response should be that we also draw closer to each other. Why is this important? Because doing life as community is in the very essence and nature of God. As you grow in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit the love of Jesus is made manifest in you and into the lives of those around you.
May we all hold each other up and encourage one another in this.
Join us this Sunday as Pastor Fin Klein shares more on these themes of Christian community.
Bible Readings: Hebrews 10: 19-25 (NIV)
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
A message by Pastor Paul Fielke.
All people are loved by God. God’s treasure is those whose faith is in his son Jesus Christ, and being God’s treasure means that we are greatly loved. A love so great that God was willing to sacrifice his only son to save us and give us life!
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
A message by Pastor Paul Fielke.
All people are loved by God. God’s treasure is those whose faith is in his son Jesus Christ, and being God’s treasure means that we are greatly loved. A love so great that God was willing to sacrifice his only son to save us and give us life!
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Once again Father’s Day is with us.
How fascinating it would be to exchange our different memories about our dads. There would be plenty of interesting stories to tell and feelings to share.
Think about your Dad? What is, or was, he like? How would you describe him? How does he, or did he treat you? Would you describe him as warm, friendly, and loving or perhaps more distant and uncaring? Always available and approachable or perhaps difficult to deal with?
On Sunday we will be delving into the amazing heart of God, our heavenly Father but at one and the same time the Father of Jesus. Have you ever thought about the possibility that He may have had divided loyalties? Consider this for a moment. Could you as a parent, a dad or mum, who loves your child, if he or she were in a desperate situation, ever knowingly and willingly abandon them, turn you back on them? I’m sure you would answer with a resounding ‘No!”
And yet, as Jesus suffered that brutal and terrible suffering on the cross it seems that God, the loving Father of Jesus, did just that. “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” was Jesus’ lonely cry.
What exactly was going on there on Calvary on Good Friday?
Come along on Sunday as we explore this question and reveal the wonderful but also heart-rending decision God chose to make on our behalf.
Chris Jaensch
Bible Readings: Philippians 2:6-8, 1 John 3:1, Ephesians 1:3-6, Philippians 4:6, 1 John 5:14, Luke 11:9-13, John 8:12, Ephesians 1:18, Ephesians 5:1-2, Ephesians 3:19-21 (NLT)
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Once again Father’s Day is with us.
How fascinating it would be to exchange our different memories about our dads. There would be plenty of interesting stories to tell and feelings to share.
Think about your Dad? What is, or was, he like? How would you describe him? How does he, or did he treat you? Would you describe him as warm, friendly, and loving or perhaps more distant and uncaring? Always available and approachable or perhaps difficult to deal with?
On Sunday we will be delving into the amazing heart of God, our heavenly Father but at one and the same time the Father of Jesus. Have you ever thought about the possibility that He may have had divided loyalties? Consider this for a moment. Could you as a parent, a dad or mum, who loves your child, if he or she were in a desperate situation, ever knowingly and willingly abandon them, turn you back on them? I’m sure you would answer with a resounding ‘No!”
And yet, as Jesus suffered that brutal and terrible suffering on the cross it seems that God, the loving Father of Jesus, did just that. “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” was Jesus’ lonely cry.
What exactly was going on there on Calvary on Good Friday?
Come along on Sunday as we explore this question and reveal the wonderful but also heart-rending decision God chose to make on our behalf.
Chris Jaensch
Bible Readings: Philippians 2:6-8, 1 John 3:1, Ephesians 1:3-6, Philippians 4:6, 1 John 5:14, Luke 11:9-13, John 8:12, Ephesians 1:18, Ephesians 5:1-2, Ephesians 3:19-21 (NLT)
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Hope. With all of the change, pressures, and challenges we face in life we are all in need of hope. Thankfully Jesus offers us and the whole world hope. With Australia becoming more multicultural – 30% born overseas, 50% have a parent born overseas – there are many from all over the world looking for the hope we have in Jesus Christ. Thankfully the Holy Spirit is with us to empower and guide us to be Jesus’ witnesses. Witnesses to the hope of Jesus Christ.
Messages of Hope continues to reach out to millions of people in Australia and New Zealand on more than a thousand radio stations including 1079 Life, SEN, FlowFM, and many other commercial and community radio stations. People are being inspired with this hope on Messages of Hope social media too. There are videos, podcasts, and booklets and much more available for you and people you care about at messagesofhope.org.au.
Pastor Richard Fox
Bible Readings: Acts 1: 1-8 (NLT)
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Hope. With all of the change, pressures, and challenges we face in life we are all in need of hope. Thankfully Jesus offers us and the whole world hope. With Australia becoming more multicultural – 30% born overseas, 50% have a parent born overseas – there are many from all over the world looking for the hope we have in Jesus Christ. Thankfully the Holy Spirit is with us to empower and guide us to be Jesus’ witnesses. Witnesses to the hope of Jesus Christ.
Messages of Hope continues to reach out to millions of people in Australia and New Zealand on more than a thousand radio stations including 1079 Life, SEN, FlowFM, and many other commercial and community radio stations. People are being inspired with this hope on Messages of Hope social media too. There are videos, podcasts, and booklets and much more available for you and people you care about at messagesofhope.org.au.
Pastor Richard Fox
Bible Readings: Acts 1: 1-8 (NLT)
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
There are Many names for Jesus in the Bible – Saviour; Good Shepherd; Messiah; Immanuel to name a few.
In the text for today’s sermon St Paul talks of Jesus as ‘God’s Yes’.
When you think about that, it is really one of the most beautiful ways to describe Jesus, because “yes” implies action and involvement.
“Yes” implies commitment, God’s commitment to, and for us.
Pastor Paul Fielke
Bible Readings: 2 Corinthians 1: 17-20 (NLT)
Please check the website www.paravista.org.au for podcasts and video archives of weekly messages or head to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/goodshepherdparavista for regular updates and encouragement from our ministry team.
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
There are Many names for Jesus in the Bible – Saviour; Good Shepherd; Messiah; Immanuel to name a few.
In the text for today’s sermon St Paul talks of Jesus as ‘God’s Yes’.
When you think about that, it is really one of the most beautiful ways to describe Jesus, because “yes” implies action and involvement.
“Yes” implies commitment, God’s commitment to, and for us.
Pastor Paul Fielke
Bible Readings: 2 Corinthians 1: 17-20 (NLT)
Please check the website www.paravista.org.au for podcasts and video archives of weekly messages or head to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/goodshepherdparavista for regular updates and encouragement from our ministry team.
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
A message from Pastor Peter Steicke.
Transitions can be challenging. Change often is. The most challenging transitions are those that may involve a mindset shift, an expansion in our thinking, or facing the opportunity to step out when we’d rather draw back. Peter may have eventually sunk after he walked on water, but at least he stepped out.
How comforting for the early believers — and us — to look back on this and know that not only is Jesus with us in the storm, but when we step out, he’s standing there right beside us, reaching down, and restoring us all. It’s emboldening to realise what you can face when you know Jesus is there with you.
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