Para Vista Lutheran Church

Extravagance in Action (Audio)

In the anointing at the house of Lazarus, Mary's and Judas' actions contrast two forms of love. One was extravagantly generous while the other echoed the world of social obligation.
But Mary did not only anoint Jesus once. The first time had perfume filling a room during a celebration for the return of Lazarus. The second time, Mary helped anoint Jesus' body as it lay in a tomb.
The two separate events were separated by just 5 days, not enough time for the apostles to fully assimilate what Jesus said about - being lifted up on a cross so that He might attract people to Himself (John 12:32). This passage causes us to reflect on the contrast of extravagantly devotion with a critical and selfish response. For Jesus has given us permission to honour Him in extravagant ways.

Pastor Chris McAleer

Bible Reading: John 12:1-8 (NIV)

Extravagance in Action (Video)

In the anointing at the house of Lazarus, Mary's and Judas' actions contrast two forms of love. One was extravagantly generous while the other echoed the world of social obligation.
But Mary did not only anoint Jesus once. The first time had perfume filling a room during a celebration for the return of Lazarus. The second time, Mary helped anoint Jesus' body as it lay in a tomb.
The two separate events were separated by just 5 days, not enough time for the apostles to fully assimilate what Jesus said about - being lifted up on a cross so that He might attract people to Himself (John 12:32). This passage causes us to reflect on the contrast of extravagantly devotion with a critical and selfish response. For Jesus has given us permission to honour Him in extravagant ways.

Pastor Chris McAleer

Bible Reading: John 12:1-8 (NIV)

The Seed of the Woman (Audio)

God’s desire was for the world to be inhabited by people created in His image.

Today’s Bible verse in Genesis 3:15 sets up the ongoing conflict between good and evil.

The "offspring" of the woman is interpreted by many Christians as a prophecy of Jesus Christ, who would ultimately defeat Satan (symbolized by crushing his head), though Satan would cause suffering (striking the heel).

This passage points toward God's promise of salvation through Christ.

Pastor Paul Newsham

Bible Reading: Luke 24: 25 –28 (NLT)

The Seed of the Woman (Video)

God’s desire was for the world to be inhabited by people created in His image.

Today’s Bible verse in Genesis 3:15 sets up the ongoing conflict between good and evil.

The "offspring" of the woman is interpreted by many Christians as a prophecy of Jesus Christ, who would ultimately defeat Satan (symbolized by crushing his head), though Satan would cause suffering (striking the heel).

This passage points toward God's promise of salvation through Christ.

Pastor Paul Newsham

Bible Reading: Luke 24: 25 –28 (NLT)

Music: Food for the Soul (Audio)

Music, it's a part of our day to day lives.

We sing songs each Sunday in worship, but how much attention do we actually pay to them?

How often do we break down what a song is telling us? How often do we let music guide our lives?

This Sunday we explore how music affects, feeds, and sustains our lives.

James Przibilla

Bible Readings: 1 Samuel 16:16, 1 Chronicles 13:8, Psalm 33:3, Psalm 98: 4-6, Psalm 100:1-2 (NLT)

Music: Food for the Soul (Video)

Music, it's a part of our day to day lives.

We sing songs each Sunday in worship, but how much attention do we actually pay to them?

How often do we break down what a song is telling us? How often do we let music guide our lives?

This Sunday we explore how music affects, feeds, and sustains our lives.

James Przibilla

Bible Readings: 1 Samuel 16:16, 1 Chronicles 13:8, Psalm 33:3, Psalm 98: 4-6, Psalm 100:1-2 (NLT)

Choose Life (Audio)

Life constantly requires choices. Some of these are insignificant, while others are important and may actually shape our future.
God understands human beings, he understands us, and so in critical moments he encourages us to CHOOSE LIFE.
And as we go through our Christian lives God reminds us that we are his people and that he will always look after us.
And he constantly challenges us to follow him and to always Choose Life.

Pastor Paul Fielke

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (NLT)

Choose Life (Video)

Life constantly requires choices. Some of these are insignificant, while others are important and may actually shape our future.
God understands human beings, he understands us, and so in critical moments he encourages us to CHOOSE LIFE.
And as we go through our Christian lives God reminds us that we are his people and that he will always look after us.
And he constantly challenges us to follow him and to always Choose Life.

Pastor Paul Fielke

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (NLT)

Led By The Spirit Through Temptation (Audio)

Just as Jesus resisted the devil’s temptations by relying on God's Word, we are called to stand firm by grounding ourselves in Scripture. We should trust Him to provide for our needs. Ultimately, today’s Bible reading encourages us to rely on God, stay connected to His Word, and resist the temptations that seek to draw us away from Him.

Pastor David Christian

Bible Reading: Luke 4:1-13 (NLT)

Led By The Spirit Through Temptation (Video)

Just as Jesus resisted the devil’s temptations by relying on God's Word, we are called to stand firm by grounding ourselves in Scripture. We should trust Him to provide for our needs. Ultimately, today’s Bible reading encourages us to rely on God, stay connected to His Word, and resist the temptations that seek to draw us away from Him.

Pastor David Christian

Bible Reading: Luke 4:1-13 (NLT)