Para Vista Lutheran Church

When heaven comes near: We Get a Taste of Two Realities (Video)

The kingdom of heaven has come near. That’s how Jesus himself describes his coming from heaven to earth. The first followers of Jesus got a “taste of heaven” and a “taste of earth” – two realities. A taste of heaven on the mountain, and a taste of earth in the valley.

Bible Reading: Matthew 17:1-9 (NLT)

Pastor Michael Dutschke

When heaven comes near: We Get a Taste of Two Realities (Audio)

The kingdom of heaven has come near. That’s how Jesus himself describes his coming from heaven to earth. The first followers of Jesus got a “taste of heaven” and a “taste of earth” – two realities. A taste of heaven on the mountain, and a taste of earth in the valley.

Bible Reading: Matthew 17:1-9 (NLT)

Pastor Michael Dutschke

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

An audio message from Pastor Paul Newsham.

The book of Esther is a remarkable story of courage, providence, and God’s unseen hand at work. Though God is never mentioned by name, His guidance is evident throughout this true historical account of two ordinary people, Esther and Mordecai, who were placed in extraordinary circumstances to shape a nation’s future. Their story reminds us that God is always at work behind the scenes to protect and preserve His people.

Bible Readings: Selected verses from Esther (NLT)

Pastor Paul will be leading us in the first of this three-part series, as we uncover how this ancient story still speaks powerfully into our lives today. Parts 2 and 3 will be shared with our church community when Pastor Paul returns in April.

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

A video message from Pastor Paul Newsham.

The book of Esther is a remarkable story of courage, providence, and God’s unseen hand at work. Though God is never mentioned by name, His guidance is evident throughout this true historical account of two ordinary people, Esther and Mordecai, who were placed in extraordinary circumstances to shape a nation’s future. Their story reminds us that God is always at work behind the scenes to protect and preserve His people.

Bible Readings: Selected verses from Esther (NLT)

Pastor Paul will be leading us in the first of this three-part series, as we uncover how this ancient story still speaks powerfully into our lives today. Parts 2 and 3 will be shared with our church community when Pastor Paul returns in April.

When heaven comes near: It looks completely different to what’s on earth! (Audio)

“The kingdom of heaven has come near.” That’s how Jesus himself describes his coming from heaven to earth. But what does that mean – that the kingdom of heaven has come near? In his most well-known sermon, which is known as “the sermon on the mount”, Jesus paints a picture of what life looks like when “God’s favour finds us!”

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible Reading: Matthew 5: 1-12 (NLT)

When heaven comes near: It looks completely different to what’s on earth! (Video)

“The kingdom of heaven has come near.” That’s how Jesus himself describes his coming from heaven to earth. But what does that mean – that the kingdom of heaven has come near? In his most well-known sermon, which is known as “the sermon on the mount”, Jesus paints a picture of what life looks like when “God’s favour finds us!”

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible Reading: Matthew 5: 1-12 (NLT)

When heaven comes near: The truths from heaven are revealed (Audio)

“The kingdom of heaven has come near.” That’s how Jesus himself describes his coming from heaven to earth. And the message that Jesus preached was, “Repent”. He was not using the word “repent” in the way that many people use it today – “Stop sinning and start obeying God”. Rather, Jesus was inviting people to change the way they think about how God works, and embrace a heavenly way of thinking.

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 (NLT)

When heaven comes near: Our true identity is challenged by the enemy (Audio)

“The kingdom of heaven has come near.” That’s how Jesus himself describes his coming from heaven to earth.
For the first 30 years of his life, Jesus had others tell him who they believed he was.
At his baptism, Jesus true identity was declared by His Father in heaven.

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 (NLT)

When heaven comes near: Our true identity is challenged by the enemy (Video)

“The kingdom of heaven has come near.” That’s how Jesus himself describes his coming from heaven to earth.
For the first 30 years of his life, Jesus had others tell him who they believed he was.
At his baptism, Jesus true identity was declared by His Father in heaven.

Pastor Michael Dutschke

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 (NLT)

When heaven comes near: God's view of your identity (Audio)

An audio message from Pastor Michael Dutschke.

"The kingdom of heaven has come near."  That's how Jesus himself describes his coming from heaven to earth.  For the first 30 years of his life, Jesus had others tell him who they believed he was.  At his baptism, Jesus true identity was declared by His father in heaven.

Bible Reading: Matthew 3:13-17