Lutheran Sermons | David L. Hansen Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:41:04 -0400 http://digitalpastor.org en-us All content is the original material of David L. Hansen, unless otherwise noted yes 48d556f2-b5f6-5e55-9933-040bd3f27280 The Rev. David L. Hansen episodic no Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sermon,Lutheran,Christian,faith,spirituality,gospel,church,religion,Lutheranism,preaching https://storage.buzzsprout.com/azvexiwqteodev3asveszvq0xgm9?.jpg Lutheran Sermons | David L. Hansen http://digitalpastor.org Sermons and reflections on faith and the Bible by Pastor David L. Hansen, a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Pastor Hansen serves Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church in The Woodlands, TX. Join us as we grow in relationship with God and one another.Sermon and other reflectionsrev.david.h@gmail.comThe Rev. David L. Hansen Courage in the Dark - Advent 4 Courage in the Dark - Advent 4  We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed.

This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark.

Texts this week: Luke 1:26-38 and Luke 1:46-55

]]>  We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed.

This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark.

Texts this week: Luke 1:26-38 and Luke 1:46-55

]]> Buzzsprout-7662874 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500 754 Lutheran, Advent, Magnificat 2021 4 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen) We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed. This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark. Texts this week: Luke 1:26-38 and Luke 1:46-55 Whispers in the Dark - Advent 3 Whispers in the Dark - Advent 3  We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed.

This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark.

Texts this week: Genesis 37:5-11, Acts 2:14-21, Matthew 1:18-24

]]>  We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed.

This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark.

Texts this week: Genesis 37:5-11, Acts 2:14-21, Matthew 1:18-24

]]> Buzzsprout-6879827 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0500 712 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen) We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed. This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark. Texts this week: Genesis 37:5-11, Acts 2:14-21, Matthew 1:18-24 A Promise in the Dark - Advent 2 A Promise in the Dark - Advent 2  We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed.

This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark.

Texts this week: Genesis 15:1-21 and John 20:1-16

]]>  We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed.

This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark.

Texts this week: Genesis 15:1-21 and John 20:1-16

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-6772156 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1014 2021 2 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen) We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed. This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark. Texts this week: Genesis 15:1-21 and John 20:1-16 Advent 1 - The Beauty of the Dark Advent 1 - The Beauty of the Dark We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed.

This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark.

Texts this week: Genesis 1:1-5, Song of Songs 1:2-6, and Exodus 20:18-21

]]> We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed.

This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark.

Texts this week: Genesis 1:1-5, Song of Songs 1:2-6, and Exodus 20:18-21

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-6641449 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500 915 2021 1 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)We often experience darkness as a negative - the absence of light. But throughout Scripture, God meets people in the middle of the dark. And it is often there, in the beauty of the dark, that God's love and grace are revealed. This Advent, we are invited to experience Hope in the Dark. Texts this week: Genesis 1:1-5, Song of Songs 1:2-6, and Exodus 20:18-21 Stories Jesus Told - 1 Stories Jesus Told - 1 In our latest worship series we are looking at the stories that Jesus told - the parables that are so familiar to many of them. 

In this first sermon in the series, we hear the explanation that Jesus himself offered for the parables, Matthew 13:10-17. 

This passage gives us an invitation to dig deeper in our reading of all the parables, to read them with fresh eyes. 

]]> In our latest worship series we are looking at the stories that Jesus told - the parables that are so familiar to many of them. 

In this first sermon in the series, we hear the explanation that Jesus himself offered for the parables, Matthew 13:10-17. 

This passage gives us an invitation to dig deeper in our reading of all the parables, to read them with fresh eyes. 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-5065811 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0400 665 2020 31 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)In our latest worship series we are looking at the stories that Jesus told - the parables that are so familiar to many of them.  In this first sermon in the series, we hear the explanation that Jesus himself offered for the parables, Matthew 13:10-17.  This passage gives us an invitation to dig deeper in our reading of all the parables, to read them with fresh eyes.  For Such a Time as This - 4 For Such a Time as This - 4  What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for? 

Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives. 

This week, we are looking at Chapters 7-9 of the Book of Esther   

]]>  What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for? 

Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives. 

This week, we are looking at Chapters 7-9 of the Book of Esther   

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-4956524 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0400 786 2020 30 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen) What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for?  Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives.  This week, we are looking at Chapters 7-9 of the Book of Esther    For Such a Time as This - 3 For Such a Time as This - 3   What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for? 

Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives. 

This week, we are looking at Chapters 5&6 of the Book of Esther  

]]>   What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for? 

Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives. 

This week, we are looking at Chapters 5&6 of the Book of Esther  

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-4954958 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0400 870 2020 29 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)  What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for?  Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives.  This week, we are looking at Chapters 5&6 of the Book of Esther   For Such a Time as This - 2 For Such a Time as This - 2  What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for? 

Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives. 

This week, we are looking at Chapters 3 & 4 of the Book of Esther 

]]>  What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for? 

Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives. 

This week, we are looking at Chapters 3 & 4 of the Book of Esther 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-4608164 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 927 2020 28 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen) What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for?  Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives.  This week, we are looking at Chapters 3 & 4 of the Book of Esther  For Such a Time as This - 1 For Such a Time as This - 1 What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for? 

Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives. 

This week, we are looking at Chapters 1 & 2 of the Book of Esther

]]> What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for? 

Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives. 

This week, we are looking at Chapters 1 & 2 of the Book of Esther

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-4385513 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0400 941 2020 27 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)What if now - in the middle of all that is happening - is the perfect time to be a community of faith? What if THIS is exactly what God has called us for?  Together we dig deep into the story of Esther and discover the ways God is working behind the scenes in our lives.  This week, we are looking at Chapters 1 & 2 of the Book of Esther The Death of Normal The Death of Normal Unprecedented. Unforeseen. Extraordinary. Unparalleled.

To say that 2020 has been weird is like saying that Michael Jordan was a "pretty good" basketball player.

It seems as though normal - the normal we expected and anticipated for our lives this year, the normal we have come to count on - normal has died. What does this mean for our lives and our faith.

Texts for this Sunday include John 11

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]]> Unprecedented. Unforeseen. Extraordinary. Unparalleled.

To say that 2020 has been weird is like saying that Michael Jordan was a "pretty good" basketball player.

It seems as though normal - the normal we expected and anticipated for our lives this year, the normal we have come to count on - normal has died. What does this mean for our lives and our faith.

Texts for this Sunday include John 11

Follow us on facebook for our weekly livestream. 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-4291061 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0400 971 2020 26 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Unprecedented. Unforeseen. Extraordinary. Unparalleled. To say that 2020 has been weird is like saying that Michael Jordan was a "pretty good" basketball player. It seems as though normal - the normal we expected and anticipated for our lives this year, the normal we have come to count on - normal has died. What does this mean for our lives and our faith. Texts for this Sunday include John 11 Follow us on facebook for our weekly livestream.  A Crisis of Spirit - Pentecost 2020 A Crisis of Spirit - Pentecost 2020 What does the day of Pentecost say to us in the middle of a respiratory crisis; on the week that George Floyd was murdered and said "I can't breathe"? 

What does it mean when the crucified one - who was killed in a legal, brutal, public execution comes back and breathes on the disciples? 

Texts this week are Acts 2:1-21 and John 20:19-23. 

Our primary recording had a glitch this week, so the audio is from our backup recording with more ambient sound. 

]]> What does the day of Pentecost say to us in the middle of a respiratory crisis; on the week that George Floyd was murdered and said "I can't breathe"? 

What does it mean when the crucified one - who was killed in a legal, brutal, public execution comes back and breathes on the disciples? 

Texts this week are Acts 2:1-21 and John 20:19-23. 

Our primary recording had a glitch this week, so the audio is from our backup recording with more ambient sound. 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-4048151 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0400 827 Pentecost, Holy Spirit 2020 25 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)What does the day of Pentecost say to us in the middle of a respiratory crisis; on the week that George Floyd was murdered and said "I can't breathe"?  What does it mean when the crucified one - who was killed in a legal, brutal, public execution comes back and breathes on the disciples?  Texts this week are Acts 2:1-21 and John 20:19-23.  Our primary recording had a glitch this week, so the audio is from our backup recording with more ambient sound.  The Women of the Gospel - Unsung Heroes The Women of the Gospel - Unsung Heroes The last sermon from our Unsung Heroes of Scripture series. 

The story of the women who followed Jesus is one of the most consistently overlooked stories of the Bible - a story of faithful compassion, service, and generosity. 

Our Scripture for the day was Luke 8:1-3 and Matthew 27:54-56, 28:1-8

]]> The last sermon from our Unsung Heroes of Scripture series. 

The story of the women who followed Jesus is one of the most consistently overlooked stories of the Bible - a story of faithful compassion, service, and generosity. 

Our Scripture for the day was Luke 8:1-3 and Matthew 27:54-56, 28:1-8

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-4006211 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0400 875 2020 24 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)The last sermon from our Unsung Heroes of Scripture series.  The story of the women who followed Jesus is one of the most consistently overlooked stories of the Bible - a story of faithful compassion, service, and generosity.  Our Scripture for the day was Luke 8:1-3 and Matthew 27:54-56, 28:1-8 Onesimus - Unsung Heroes Onesimus - Unsung Heroes More Unsung Heroes of Scripture! The faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible. 

Today we encounter Onesimus - A reminder that God remembers our names, and calls us to lives of purpose

You can read the story of Onesimus in the book of Philemon

]]> More Unsung Heroes of Scripture! The faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible. 

Today we encounter Onesimus - A reminder that God remembers our names, and calls us to lives of purpose

You can read the story of Onesimus in the book of Philemon

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-4005899 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0400 674 2020 23 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)More Unsung Heroes of Scripture! The faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible.  Today we encounter Onesimus - A reminder that God remembers our names, and calls us to lives of purpose You can read the story of Onesimus in the book of Philemon Ananias - Unsung Heroes Ananias - Unsung Heroes  We are continuing to look at the Unsung Heroes of Scripture - the faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible. 

Today we encounter Ananias - a faithful disciple who loved when it was hard, loved another who did not deserve his love.

You can read the story of Ananias in Acts 9:1-22

]]>  We are continuing to look at the Unsung Heroes of Scripture - the faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible. 

Today we encounter Ananias - a faithful disciple who loved when it was hard, loved another who did not deserve his love.

You can read the story of Ananias in Acts 9:1-22

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3830009 Tue, 19 May 2020 14:00:00 -0400 941 2020 22 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen) We are continuing to look at the Unsung Heroes of Scripture - the faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible.  Today we encounter Ananias - a faithful disciple who loved when it was hard, loved another who did not deserve his love. You can read the story of Ananias in Acts 9:1-22 Shiphrah & Puah - Unsung Heroes Shiphrah & Puah - Unsung Heroes We are continuing to look at the Unsung Heroes of Scripture - the faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible. 

Today we encounter Shiphrah & Puah - women who show us the power of ordinary people in the face of the trial of life. 

You can read the story of Shiphrah and Puah in Exodus 1

(Once again I am indebted to the insights of Dr. Wil Gafney) 

]]> We are continuing to look at the Unsung Heroes of Scripture - the faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible. 

Today we encounter Shiphrah & Puah - women who show us the power of ordinary people in the face of the trial of life. 

You can read the story of Shiphrah and Puah in Exodus 1

(Once again I am indebted to the insights of Dr. Wil Gafney) 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3732170 Tue, 12 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1013 2020 21 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)We are continuing to look at the Unsung Heroes of Scripture - the faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible.  Today we encounter Shiphrah & Puah - women who show us the power of ordinary people in the face of the trial of life.  You can read the story of Shiphrah and Puah in Exodus 1 (Once again I am indebted to the insights of Dr. Wil Gafney)  Hagar - Unsung Heroes Hagar - Unsung Heroes  Today we begin looking at the Unsung Heroes of Scripture - the faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible. 

Our first Unsung Hero is Hagar - the slave who is overlooked and forgotten. Encounter in her story a new name for God. 

Read the story of Hagar in Genesis 16. 

(Cited in this sermon is the work of Dr. Wil Gafney)

]]>  Today we begin looking at the Unsung Heroes of Scripture - the faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible. 

Our first Unsung Hero is Hagar - the slave who is overlooked and forgotten. Encounter in her story a new name for God. 

Read the story of Hagar in Genesis 16. 

(Cited in this sermon is the work of Dr. Wil Gafney)

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3515623 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0400 987 Hagar, Genesis, Sermon 2020 20 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen) Today we begin looking at the Unsung Heroes of Scripture - the faithful women and men whose stories we often overlook when we read the Bible.  Our first Unsung Hero is Hagar - the slave who is overlooked and forgotten. Encounter in her story a new name for God.  Read the story of Hagar in Genesis 16.  (Cited in this sermon is the work of Dr. Wil Gafney) Stump the Pastor 1 Stump the Pastor 1 We all have questions. Today, with Thomas the Apostle, we bring forward some of our questions. We tackle all sorts of little topics in this sermon: the Trinity, suffering, baptism, the role of Judas, and the classic: Will pets go to heaven. 

Listen as we wrestle with these questions - and wonder: What would you like to learn more about as you grow in relationship with God this year? 

]]> We all have questions. Today, with Thomas the Apostle, we bring forward some of our questions. We tackle all sorts of little topics in this sermon: the Trinity, suffering, baptism, the role of Judas, and the classic: Will pets go to heaven. 

Listen as we wrestle with these questions - and wonder: What would you like to learn more about as you grow in relationship with God this year? 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3468142 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1470 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)We all have questions. Today, with Thomas the Apostle, we bring forward some of our questions. We tackle all sorts of little topics in this sermon: the Trinity, suffering, baptism, the role of Judas, and the classic: Will pets go to heaven.  Listen as we wrestle with these questions - and wonder: What would you like to learn more about as you grow in relationship with God this year?  Behind Closed Doors - Easter 2020 Behind Closed Doors - Easter 2020 What does Easter mean for us while we are socially distanced and isolated from one another? How do we celebrate Easter behind closed doors? 

Text: Mark 16:1-8

]]> What does Easter mean for us while we are socially distanced and isolated from one another? How do we celebrate Easter behind closed doors? 

Text: Mark 16:1-8

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3375493 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0400 513 Easter, sermons, Lutheran, spirituality 2020 18 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)What does Easter mean for us while we are socially distanced and isolated from one another? How do we celebrate Easter behind closed doors?  Text: Mark 16:1-8 Wade in the Water - Easter Vigil / Sunrise 2020 Wade in the Water - Easter Vigil / Sunrise 2020 Sermon for the Sunrise Service on Easter morning. 

Texts included Genesis 8:13-18, 9:8-13; Exodus 14:10-14, 21-31; 15:20-21; Romans 6:3-11; and John 20:1-18

Musical reflection: Wade in the Water, performed by Sweet Honey in the Rock

]]> Sermon for the Sunrise Service on Easter morning. 

Texts included Genesis 8:13-18, 9:8-13; Exodus 14:10-14, 21-31; 15:20-21; Romans 6:3-11; and John 20:1-18

Musical reflection: Wade in the Water, performed by Sweet Honey in the Rock

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3375157 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0400 809 Sermons, Lutheran, Easter, Wade in the Water, baptism, resurrection 2020 17 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon for the Sunrise Service on Easter morning.  Texts included Genesis 8:13-18, 9:8-13; Exodus 14:10-14, 21-31; 15:20-21; Romans 6:3-11; and John 20:1-18 Musical reflection: Wade in the Water, performed by Sweet Honey in the Rock Good News for Good Friday - Good Friday 2020 Good News for Good Friday - Good Friday 2020 Good Friday 2020 - a sermon preached during the Holy Week of quarantine, to and with the people of Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church.

An image of Mattias Gunewald's Isenheim Altarpiece discussed in the sermon can be seen here. 

]]> Good Friday 2020 - a sermon preached during the Holy Week of quarantine, to and with the people of Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church.

An image of Mattias Gunewald's Isenheim Altarpiece discussed in the sermon can be seen here. 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3374722 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0400 653 Sermon, Lutheran, Good Friday 2020 16 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Good Friday 2020 - a sermon preached during the Holy Week of quarantine, to and with the people of Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church. An image of Mattias Gunewald's Isenheim Altarpiece discussed in the sermon can be seen here.  God Stoops - Maundy Thursday 2020 God Stoops - Maundy Thursday 2020 What does the example of Jesus' last night on earth have to teach us during this time of quarantine? 

Sermon from our Maundy Thursday service, where we gathered on Zoom for worship. 

Text include John 13:1–17, 31b–35 

]]> What does the example of Jesus' last night on earth have to teach us during this time of quarantine? 

Sermon from our Maundy Thursday service, where we gathered on Zoom for worship. 

Text include John 13:1–17, 31b–35 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3374314 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0400 468 Sermons, Lutheran, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Service 2020 15 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)What does the example of Jesus' last night on earth have to teach us during this time of quarantine?  Sermon from our Maundy Thursday service, where we gathered on Zoom for worship.  Text include John 13:1–17, 31b–35  Palm Sunday 2020 - The Risk of Faith Palm Sunday 2020 - The Risk of Faith The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, experienced in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic. What does faith look like at this time? 

Texts include Matthew 21:1-11

]]> The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, experienced in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic. What does faith look like at this time? 

Texts include Matthew 21:1-11

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3314476 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400 724 Palm Sunday, Sermons, Christian, Holy Week, Vulnerability 2020 14 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, experienced in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic. What does faith look like at this time?  Texts include Matthew 21:1-11 I Love to Tell 5 (Learning to Listen) I Love to Tell 5 (Learning to Listen) Loving God's story is not just about learning to tell the story ourselves - learning to share our experience of God with others. It is also about learning to listen to God and to others, so that we can truly hear what God saying through the people we encounter.

Texts include James 1:16-20 and 1 Kings 19:8-13.

Visit us at sojoy.org/corona for more resources for growing in faith during this time of quarantine. 

]]> Loving God's story is not just about learning to tell the story ourselves - learning to share our experience of God with others. It is also about learning to listen to God and to others, so that we can truly hear what God saying through the people we encounter.

Texts include James 1:16-20 and 1 Kings 19:8-13.

Visit us at sojoy.org/corona for more resources for growing in faith during this time of quarantine. 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3164671 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0400 664 sermon, Lutheran, faith, prayer, listening 2020 13 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Loving God's story is not just about learning to tell the story ourselves - learning to share our experience of God with others. It is also about learning to listen to God and to others, so that we can truly hear what God saying through the people we encounter. Texts include James 1:16-20 and 1 Kings 19:8-13. Visit us at sojoy.org/corona for more resources for growing in faith during this time of quarantine.  I Love to Tell 4 (Church Outside the Walls) I Love to Tell 4 (Church Outside the Walls) This week, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we talk about what it means for us to be outside of the church building and still be the church -- How do we tell God's story where God has placed us? 

Readings include Romans 12:3-17

]]> This week, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we talk about what it means for us to be outside of the church building and still be the church -- How do we tell God's story where God has placed us? 

Readings include Romans 12:3-17

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3088384 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0400 483 2020 12 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)This week, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we talk about what it means for us to be outside of the church building and still be the church -- How do we tell God's story where God has placed us?  Readings include Romans 12:3-17 Lent 3 - Hope in the Midst of Fear Lent 3 - Hope in the Midst of Fear In the midst of the news stories, warnings, and precautions of a global pandemic, we gathered to hear God's Word of hope spoken to us. 

Texts include Acts 9:1-20

]]> In the midst of the news stories, warnings, and precautions of a global pandemic, we gathered to hear God's Word of hope spoken to us. 

Texts include Acts 9:1-20

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-3014446 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1006 Sermons, Lutheran, Pandemic, Corona, Hope, COVID 2020 11 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)In the midst of the news stories, warnings, and precautions of a global pandemic, we gathered to hear God's Word of hope spoken to us.  Texts include Acts 9:1-20 Bonus: 6 Minutes of Faith in a Pandemic Bonus: 6 Minutes of Faith in a Pandemic I'm so excited to introduce you to a new resource - 6 Minute Faith.

We all want a deeper connection to God and our neighbors. But we don't always have the time for all-consuming spiritual practices. Life is busy! 6 Minute Faith invites us to grow giant faith through small changes.

Watch our Facebook page for more info as this resource rolls out.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/6MinuteFaith

]]> I'm so excited to introduce you to a new resource - 6 Minute Faith.

We all want a deeper connection to God and our neighbors. But we don't always have the time for all-consuming spiritual practices. Life is busy! 6 Minute Faith invites us to grow giant faith through small changes.

Watch our Facebook page for more info as this resource rolls out.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/6MinuteFaith

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2993635 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0400 611 2020 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)I'm so excited to introduce you to a new resource - 6 Minute Faith. We all want a deeper connection to God and our neighbors. But we don't always have the time for all-consuming spiritual practices. Life is busy! 6 Minute Faith invites us to grow giant faith through small changes. Watch our Facebook page for more info as this resource rolls out. https://www.facebook.com/pg/6MinuteFaith I Love to Tell 2 (Whose Story?) I Love to Tell 2 (Whose Story?) On TV, in advertising, on the big screen - we are wrapped up in stories. But often in our faith we forget the power of stories to transform our lives and the world. Our current series, "I Love to Tell the Story," returns us to the power of the story of who God is and our relationship with God. 

Sermon 2: Whose Story? 

Scriptures include: Deuteronomy 26:4-11

]]> On TV, in advertising, on the big screen - we are wrapped up in stories. But often in our faith we forget the power of stories to transform our lives and the world. Our current series, "I Love to Tell the Story," returns us to the power of the story of who God is and our relationship with God. 

Sermon 2: Whose Story? 

Scriptures include: Deuteronomy 26:4-11

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2949688 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0400 792 sermons, Lutheran, faith, spirituality, story-telling 2020 10 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)On TV, in advertising, on the big screen - we are wrapped up in stories. But often in our faith we forget the power of stories to transform our lives and the world. Our current series, "I Love to Tell the Story," returns us to the power of the story of who God is and our relationship with God.  Sermon 2: Whose Story?  Scriptures include: Deuteronomy 26:4-11 I Love to Tell 1 (The Power of Story) I Love to Tell 1 (The Power of Story) On TV, in advertising, on the big screen - we are wrapped up in stories. But often in our faith we forget the power of stories to transform our lives and the world. Our current series, "I Love to Tell the Story," returns us to the power of the story of who God is and our relationship with God.

Sermon 1: The Power of Story

Scriptures include: Psalm 71:14-20, Joel 1:1-3, and Luke 10:25-37. During the sermon, we showed the "Lost Dog" Budweiser commercial, which you can watch on youtube here. 

Next week's sermon asks the question, "Telling Whose Story?" 

]]> On TV, in advertising, on the big screen - we are wrapped up in stories. But often in our faith we forget the power of stories to transform our lives and the world. Our current series, "I Love to Tell the Story," returns us to the power of the story of who God is and our relationship with God.

Sermon 1: The Power of Story

Scriptures include: Psalm 71:14-20, Joel 1:1-3, and Luke 10:25-37. During the sermon, we showed the "Lost Dog" Budweiser commercial, which you can watch on youtube here. 

Next week's sermon asks the question, "Telling Whose Story?" 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2882806 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0500 616 sermons, Lutheran, faith, spirituality, story-telling 2020 9 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)On TV, in advertising, on the big screen - we are wrapped up in stories. But often in our faith we forget the power of stories to transform our lives and the world. Our current series, "I Love to Tell the Story," returns us to the power of the story of who God is and our relationship with God. Sermon 1: The Power of Story Scriptures include: Psalm 71:14-20, Joel 1:1-3, and Luke 10:25-37. During the sermon, we showed the "Lost Dog" Budweiser commercial, which you can watch on youtube here.  Next week's sermon asks the question, "Telling Whose Story?"  The Weight of Dust - Ash Wednesday The Weight of Dust - Ash Wednesday The hope and freedom found in the Ash Wednesday proclamation, "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return" 

Preached February 26, 2020 at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church in The Woodlands, Texas

]]> The hope and freedom found in the Ash Wednesday proclamation, "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return" 

Preached February 26, 2020 at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church in The Woodlands, Texas

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2863228 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:00:00 -0500 477 Ash Wednesday, Lutheran, faith, spirituality 2020 8 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)The hope and freedom found in the Ash Wednesday proclamation, "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return"  Preached February 26, 2020 at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church in The Woodlands, Texas Transfiguration 2020 Transfiguration 2020 The Transfiguration is one of those "church words" that is hard to make sense of. What happened, and what does it mean for our lives? 

Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church of February 23, 2020

Texts: 2 Kings 2:1-12 and Matthew 17:1-9

]]> The Transfiguration is one of those "church words" that is hard to make sense of. What happened, and what does it mean for our lives? 

Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church of February 23, 2020

Texts: 2 Kings 2:1-12 and Matthew 17:1-9

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2818573 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0500 794 2020 7 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)The Transfiguration is one of those "church words" that is hard to make sense of. What happened, and what does it mean for our lives?  Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church of February 23, 2020 Texts: 2 Kings 2:1-12 and Matthew 17:1-9 Jesus Never Said 5 Jesus Never Said 5 Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too.

But how much of it is true?

Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said?

Sermon 5 in the series looks at the idea of personal, individual faith lives - the idea that "You have to have a personal relationship with Jesus."  

Scriptures this week include Philippians 2:1-12 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 

]]> Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too.

But how much of it is true?

Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said?

Sermon 5 in the series looks at the idea of personal, individual faith lives - the idea that "You have to have a personal relationship with Jesus."  

Scriptures this week include Philippians 2:1-12 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2756659 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500 616 sermons, Lutheran, faith, spirituality, cliches, community 2020 6 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too. But how much of it is true? Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said? Sermon 5 in the series looks at the idea of personal, individual faith lives - the idea that "You have to have a personal relationship with Jesus."   Scriptures this week include Philippians 2:1-12 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27  Jesus Never Said 4 Jesus Never Said 4 Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too.

But how much of it is true?

Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said?

Sermon 4 in the series looks at our ideas about fairness - about God, or Karma, or life catching up with the people who deserve to be punished. 

Scriptures this week include Matthew 5:43-48, 1 John 1:8-10, and Job 1:1-8; 31:1-8; 38:1-24

]]> Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too.

But how much of it is true?

Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said?

Sermon 4 in the series looks at our ideas about fairness - about God, or Karma, or life catching up with the people who deserve to be punished. 

Scriptures this week include Matthew 5:43-48, 1 John 1:8-10, and Job 1:1-8; 31:1-8; 38:1-24

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2696260 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500 596 2020 5 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too. But how much of it is true? Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said? Sermon 4 in the series looks at our ideas about fairness - about God, or Karma, or life catching up with the people who deserve to be punished.  Scriptures this week include Matthew 5:43-48, 1 John 1:8-10, and Job 1:1-8; 31:1-8; 38:1-24 Jesus Never Said 3 Jesus Never Said 3 Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too.

But how much of it is true?

Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said?

Sermon 3 in the series takes up that go-to cliche for tragic situations - Did Jesus ever say "Everything Happens for a Reason"?

Scriptures this week include Romans 8:26-32 and John 9:1-11

]]> Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too.

But how much of it is true?

Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said?

Sermon 3 in the series takes up that go-to cliche for tragic situations - Did Jesus ever say "Everything Happens for a Reason"?

Scriptures this week include Romans 8:26-32 and John 9:1-11

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2647315 Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 -0500 741 sermons, Lutheran, faith, spirituality, suffering, cliches full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too. But how much of it is true? Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said? Sermon 3 in the series takes up that go-to cliche for tragic situations - Did Jesus ever say "Everything Happens for a Reason"? Scriptures this week include Romans 8:26-32 and John 9:1-11 Jesus Never Said 2 Jesus Never Said 2 Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too.

But how much of it is true?

Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said?

Sermon 2 in the series looks at the relationship between being sorry and being forgiven. Is it true that you have to be really repentant to be forgiven? Did Jesus say, "You have to be sorry to be forgiven"?

Scriptures this week include Luke 23:32-38, Luke 6:27-37, and Matthew 9:1-10

]]> Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too.

But how much of it is true?

Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said?

Sermon 2 in the series looks at the relationship between being sorry and being forgiven. Is it true that you have to be really repentant to be forgiven? Did Jesus say, "You have to be sorry to be forgiven"?

Scriptures this week include Luke 23:32-38, Luke 6:27-37, and Matthew 9:1-10

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2526976 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0500 564 2020 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too. But how much of it is true? Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said? Sermon 2 in the series looks at the relationship between being sorry and being forgiven. Is it true that you have to be really repentant to be forgiven? Did Jesus say, "You have to be sorry to be forgiven"? Scriptures this week include Luke 23:32-38, Luke 6:27-37, and Matthew 9:1-10 Jesus Never Said 1 Jesus Never Said 1 Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too.

But how much of it is true?

Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said?

Sermon 1 in the series looks at the saying "God helps those who help themselves" to see how it matches up with what we learn about God in Scripture. 

Scriptures this week include Ephesians 2:4-10, Proverbs 28:26-27, and Luke 18:9-17



]]> Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too.

But how much of it is true?

Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said?

Sermon 1 in the series looks at the saying "God helps those who help themselves" to see how it matches up with what we learn about God in Scripture. 

Scriptures this week include Ephesians 2:4-10, Proverbs 28:26-27, and Luke 18:9-17



]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2464844 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0500 753 sermons, Lutheran, faith, spirituality, pride, humility 2020 2 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Jesus shared a lot of wisdom in the Bible. And lately, he also seems to share a ton on Instagram, on screen-printed mugs, and in those images your aunt posts on Facebook, too. But how much of it is true? Where’s the line between what Jesus actually told us, and the Things Jesus Never Said? Sermon 1 in the series looks at the saying "God helps those who help themselves" to see how it matches up with what we learn about God in Scripture.  Scriptures this week include Ephesians 2:4-10, Proverbs 28:26-27, and Luke 18:9-17 Following Our Star Following Our Star How can we start the year off right? A sermon for the first Sunday of 2020, looking at the story of Epiphany (Matthew 2), alongside the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5) and the changing of seasons in Ecclesiastes 13.

]]> How can we start the year off right? A sermon for the first Sunday of 2020, looking at the story of Epiphany (Matthew 2), alongside the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5) and the changing of seasons in Ecclesiastes 13.

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2423804 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:00:00 -0500 769 sermons, Lutheran, faith, spirituality, Epiphany, New Year 2020 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)How can we start the year off right? A sermon for the first Sunday of 2020, looking at the story of Epiphany (Matthew 2), alongside the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5) and the changing of seasons in Ecclesiastes 13. Messy Christmas Messy Christmas A sermon of Christmas Eve, preached at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in The Woodlands, Texas on December 24, 2019

]]> A sermon of Christmas Eve, preached at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in The Woodlands, Texas on December 24, 2019

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2357144 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0500 447 sermons, Lutheran, faith, spirituality, Christmas 2019 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)A sermon of Christmas Eve, preached at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in The Woodlands, Texas on December 24, 2019 Essential Stories - Creation Essential Stories - Creation  The essential stories of Scripture, looking this week at the story of Creation. Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4. 

Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church on September 1, 2019

]]>  The essential stories of Scripture, looking this week at the story of Creation. Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4. 

Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church on September 1, 2019

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2111151 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:00:00 -0500 637 sermons, Lutheran, faith, spirituality, creation full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen) The essential stories of Scripture, looking this week at the story of Creation. Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4.  Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church on September 1, 2019 Essential Stories - The Prophets Essential Stories - The Prophets  The essential stories of Scripture, looking this week at the message of the Prophets. Readings: Amos 5:14-16, 21-24 and 2 Samuel 12:1-10. 

Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church on October 6, 2019 

]]>  The essential stories of Scripture, looking this week at the message of the Prophets. Readings: Amos 5:14-16, 21-24 and 2 Samuel 12:1-10. 

Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church on October 6, 2019 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2080857 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0500 554 sermons, Lutheran, faith, spirituality, prophets full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen) The essential stories of Scripture, looking this week at the message of the Prophets. Readings: Amos 5:14-16, 21-24 and 2 Samuel 12:1-10.  Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church on October 6, 2019  Essential Stories - Death & Resurrection Essential Stories - Death & Resurrection The essential stories of Scripture, looking this week at the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. Readings: Luke 23:13-56 and Luke 24:1-12. 

Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church on All Saints Sunday, November 3, 2019

]]> The essential stories of Scripture, looking this week at the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. Readings: Luke 23:13-56 and Luke 24:1-12. 

Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church on All Saints Sunday, November 3, 2019

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-2080290 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500 631 sermons, Lutheran, faith, spirituality, hope full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)The essential stories of Scripture, looking this week at the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. Readings: Luke 23:13-56 and Luke 24:1-12.  Preached at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church on All Saints Sunday, November 3, 2019 Generous Living 7.21.2019 Generous Living 7.21.2019 What does generous living look like? Part of the Summer of Service worship series at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church. Preached on July 21, 2019. 

Readings:  Luke 21:1-4; Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Corinthians 9:5-14 

]]> What does generous living look like? Part of the Summer of Service worship series at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church. Preached on July 21, 2019. 

Readings:  Luke 21:1-4; Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Corinthians 9:5-14 

]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-1459060 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0400 1017 sermon, Lutheran, spirituality, generosity 2019 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)What does generous living look like? Part of the Summer of Service worship series at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church. Preached on July 21, 2019.  Readings:  Luke 21:1-4; Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Corinthians 9:5-14  Living With Hope (B90) Living With Hope (B90)
Preached on Sunday, July 22, 2018.

To learn more about the ministry of Spirit of Joy! visit our website at sojoy.org ]]>
Preached on Sunday, July 22, 2018.

To learn more about the ministry of Spirit of Joy! visit our website at sojoy.org ]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-756840 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 693 hope, faith, community, Bible, Lutheran, Christian 2018 10 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)As we continue to read the entire Bible, this week we move into the Prophet Isaiah and his words of promise and hope. What do we mean be hope, and how can it make a difference in our lives? Listen for more. Preached on Sunday, July 22, 2018. To learn more about the ministry of Spirit of Joy! visit our website at sojoy.org Songs of Faith (B90) Songs of Faith (B90)
Preached on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

To learn more about the ministry of Spirit of Joy! visit our website at sojoy.org ]]>
Preached on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

To learn more about the ministry of Spirit of Joy! visit our website at sojoy.org ]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-754131 Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 802 faith, community, Bible, Lutheran, Christian 2018 9 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)We made it halfway through the Bible! Congratulations! The week we spend time with the songs of faith that are the Psalms, and wrestle with the complex and dynamic relationship with God that the Psalmist calls us to. Preached on Sunday, July 15, 2018. To learn more about the ministry of Spirit of Joy! visit our website at sojoy.org Stonger Together (B90) Stonger Together (B90)
Preached on Sunday, June 17, 2018.

To learn more about the ministry of Spirit of Joy! visit our website at sojoy.org ]]>
Preached on Sunday, June 17, 2018.

To learn more about the ministry of Spirit of Joy! visit our website at sojoy.org ]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-731003 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 867 faith, community, Bible, Lutheran, Christian 2018 8 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)As we continue to read the whole Bible, this week we encounter the stories of Ruth and Rahab. In the middle of this broken world, what does it mean to find help from unexpected places? Preached on Sunday, June 17, 2018. To learn more about the ministry of Spirit of Joy! visit our website at sojoy.org House Rules (B90) House Rules (B90)
Readings used in from Leviticus, Romans 12, and Mark 2:23-28.

For details and resources for reading the whole Bible, visit sojoy.org. You will also find our resources for growing faith while we travel this summer on the website. ]]>
Readings used in from Leviticus, Romans 12, and Mark 2:23-28.

For details and resources for reading the whole Bible, visit sojoy.org. You will also find our resources for growing faith while we travel this summer on the website. ]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-725440 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 1106 faith, law, old testament, lutheran, bible 1 7 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Week 1 of the Bible in 90 Days read through, talking about Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. What are 21st century Christians to make of these long list of laws from a different time and culure? Sermon by Pastor David Hansen on June 10, 2018. Readings used in from Leviticus, Romans 12, and Mark 2:23-28. For details and resources for reading the whole Bible, visit sojoy.org. You will also find our resources for growing faith while we travel this summer on the website. Faith 2 Go Faith 2 Go
For details and resources for reading the whole Bible, visit sojoy.org. You will also find our resources for growing faith while we travel this summer on the website. ]]>
For details and resources for reading the whole Bible, visit sojoy.org. You will also find our resources for growing faith while we travel this summer on the website. ]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-719265 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 943 faith, lutheran, journey, bible, 2018 6 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Week 1 of the Bible in 90 Days read through, talking about Genesis and Exodus. Sermon by Pastor David Hansen on June 3, 2018. For details and resources for reading the whole Bible, visit sojoy.org. You will also find our resources for growing faith while we travel this summer on the website. The Power of the Word The Power of the Word
Texts: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and John 1:1-5, 14

For more on the B90 challenge, visit http://sojoy.org/b90]]>
Texts: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and John 1:1-5, 14

For more on the B90 challenge, visit http://sojoy.org/b90]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-713060 Sun, 27 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 626 Sermons,christianity,faith,spirituality,lutheran, Bible, Word of God 2018 5 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon from May 27, 2018 at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church. Kicking off our 90 Day read cover to cover reading of the Bible, Pastor David Hansen preaches on the power of the Word of God to transform our lives and our faith. Texts: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and John 1:1-5, 14 For more on the B90 challenge, visit http://sojoy.org/b90 The Spirit Changes Everything 5.20.2018 The Spirit Changes Everything 5.20.2018 Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-708247 Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 926 sermons, christianity, faith, spirituality, lutheran, pentecost, holy spirit 2018 4 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church. Purpose Changes Everything Purpose Changes Everything
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman
“Powers” referenced in passing is a service dog whom we blessed this Sunday. ]]>
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman
“Powers” referenced in passing is a service dog whom we blessed this Sunday. ]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-703263 Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 781 sermons, christianity, faith, spirituality, lutheran 2018 3 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Pastor David Hansen, sermon for May 13, 2018. Talking about how having a purpose transforms our lives. “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman “Powers” referenced in passing is a service dog whom we blessed this Sunday. Community Changes Everything Community Changes Everything The idea of "bowling alone" comes from Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putnam
More information on the affects of loneliness on our health at
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201708/loneliness-poses-greater-public-health-threat-obesity]]> The idea of "bowling alone" comes from Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putnam
More information on the affects of loneliness on our health at
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201708/loneliness-poses-greater-public-health-threat-obesity]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-698675 Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 815 sermons, christianity, faith, spirituality, lutheran 2018 2 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Pastor David Hansen, sermon from May 6, 2018. Talking about how being part of a community transforms our lives. From the series "This Changes Everything," Easter season, 2018. The idea of "bowling alone" comes from Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putnam More information on the affects of loneliness on our health at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201708/loneliness-poses-greater-public-health-threat-obesity Listening Changes Everything Listening Changes Everything The song "Be Still and Know" is © 1989 and 1998 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Commuity, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent (author); Public Domain
The quote "Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person they are almost indistinguishable." is from David Augsburger
]]> The song "Be Still and Know" is © 1989 and 1998 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Commuity, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent (author); Public Domain
The quote "Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person they are almost indistinguishable." is from David Augsburger
]]> Pastor David L. Hansen Buzzsprout-694838 Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400 713 sermons,lutheran,christian,faith 1 1 full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Pastor David Hansen, sermon from April 29, 2018. Talking about the power of listening to transform our faith and our lives. From the series "This Changes Everything," Easter season, 2018. The song "Be Still and Know" is © 1989 and 1998 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Commuity, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent (author); Public Domain The quote "Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person they are almost indistinguishable." is from David Augsburger Easter 3A - "A New Hope" Easter 3A - "A New Hope" Pastor David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/171194-easter-3a-a-new-hope.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400 690 Sermon, Easter, ELCA, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Star Wars full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon for Easter 3A, preached May 4, 2014 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. This was my farewell sermon as the Pastor of St. John. Gospel Luke 24:13-35 Funeral Sermon Funeral Sermon Pastor David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/165383-funeral-sermon.mp3 Sat, 12 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 517 Sermon,Funeral,Resurrection,Grief,Christian,Lutheran,ELCA full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)A funeral sermon preached at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill for Pat Schroeder. Texts: Isaiah 50:4, 7-9a; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, 53-57; and John 11:21-27 "Relationships, Not Rules" Epiphany 6A "Relationships, Not Rules" Epiphany 6A Pastor David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/151984-relationships-not-rules-epiphany-6a.mp3 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 860 Sermon, Easter, ELCA,Easter 6C,Matthew,Lutheran,Preaching,Lectionary,Christian, full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on February 16, 2014; Epiphany 6A. Text: Matthew 5:21-37 "Lost" Proper 19C "Lost" Proper 19C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/120914-lost-proper-19c.mp3 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400 753 Sermon, Luke, Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Grace, Forgiveness full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on September 15, 2013; Proper 19C. Text: Luke 15:1-10 "True Humility" Proper 17C "True Humility" Proper 17C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/118308-true-humility-proper-17c.mp3 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400 1087 Sermon, Christian, ELCA, Lutheran, Lectionary, Hospitality, Humility, Immigrant, full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on September 1, 2013; Proper 17C. Text: Sirach 10:12-18; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 "A New Creation is Everything" Galatians "A New Creation is Everything" Galatians David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/113156-a-new-creation-is-everything-galatians.mp3 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 991 Sermon, Galatians, Saint Paul, Grace, Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Ordinary Time, Discipleship, Community, Holy Spirit full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon 10 of "Galatians: Radically Free - Radically Bound" sermon series. Preached August 18, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15C. Text: Luke 12:49-56 and Galatians 6:7-18 "Two Burdens" Galatians "Two Burdens" Galatians David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/113106-two-burdens-galatians.mp3 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 693 Sermon, Galatians, Saint Paul, Grace, Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Ordinary Time, Discipleship, Community full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon 9 of "Galatians: Radically Free - Radically Bound" sermon series. Preached August 11, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14C. Text: Galatians 6:1-6 "Hard Working Fruit" Galatians "Hard Working Fruit" Galatians David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/113062-hard-working-fruit-galatians.mp3 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 750 Sermon, Galatians, Saint Paul, Grace, Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Ordinary Time, Discipleship, Fruit of the Spirit, Sanctification full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon 8 of "Galatians: Radically Free - Radically Bound" sermon series. Preached August 4, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 13C. Text: Galatians 5:14, 22-26 "What is Freedom?" Galatians "What is Freedom?" Galatians David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/110043-what-is-freedom-galatians.mp3 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400 849 Sermon, Galatians, Saint Paul, Grace, Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Ordinary Time, Freedom, Liberty full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon 7 of "Galatians: Radically Free - Radically Bound" sermon series. Preached July 28, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 12C. Text: Galatians 5:1-14 "Abba! Father!" Galatians "Abba! Father!" Galatians David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/106094-abba-father-galatians.mp3 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400 921 Sermon, Galatians, Saint Paul, Grace, Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Ordinary Time, Lord's Prayer, Prayer full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon 6 of "Galatians: Radically Free - Radically Bound" sermon series. Preached July 21, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11C. Text: Galatians 4:1-7 and Luke 11:1-13 "Underestimating God" Galatians "Underestimating God" Galatians David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/103454-underestimating-god-galatians.mp3 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0400 1034 Sermon, Galatians, Saint Paul, Grace, Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Ordinary Time full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon 5 of "Galatians: Radically Free - Radically Bound" sermon series. Preached July 14, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10C. Text: Galatians 3:23-29 "God is Faithful" Galatians "God is Faithful" Galatians David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/103441-god-is-faithful-galatians.mp3 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 1027 Sermon, Galatians, Saint Paul, Grace, Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Ordinary Time full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon 4 of "Galatians: Radically Free - Radically Bound" sermon series. Preached June 23, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 7C. Text: Galatians 3:1-9, 11 "Is Grace Strong Enough" Galatians "Is Grace Strong Enough" Galatians David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/102317-is-grace-strong-enough-galatians.mp3 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 1122 Sermon, Galatians, Saint Paul, Grace, Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Ordinary Time full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon 3 of "Galatians: Radically Free - Radically Bound" sermon series. Preached June 16, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. 4th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6C. Text: Galatians 2:15-21 "Called by God" Galatians "Called by God" Galatians David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/100238-called-by-god-galatians.mp3 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 886 Sermon, Galatians, Lutheran, ELCA, Christian, Vocation, Ordinary Time, Saint Paul full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon 2 of "Galatians: Radically Free - Radically Bound" sermon series. Preached June 9, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 5C. Text: Galatians 1:11-24 "No Other Gospel!" Galatians "No Other Gospel!" Galatians David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/96143-no-other-gospel-galatians.mp3 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400 1022 Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Worship, Sermon, Galatians, Saint Paul full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon 1 of Galatians: Radically Free - Radically Bound sermon series. Preached June 2, 2013 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4C. Text: Galatians 1:1-12Thankful for Bishop Mark Hanson's sermon at the Southeastern Synod Assembly for the idea of using phones to proclaim during the sermon. "Never Alone," Trinity 2013 "Never Alone," Trinity 2013 David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/95183-never-alone-trinity-2013.mp3 Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 817 Sermon, ELCA, Trinity, Genesis, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, Theology full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill (Brenham, TX) on May 26, 2013 - Trinity Sunday. Text: Genesis 1:26-28 Pentecost 2013, Do We Mean It? Pentecost 2013, Do We Mean It? David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/93743-pentecost-2013-do-we-mean-it.mp3 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 888 Sermon, ELCA, Pentecost, Acts, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, Holy Spirit full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)"Do We Mean It?" A sermon for the Pentecost Sunday, preached at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on May 19, 2013. Text: Acts 2:1-21. Thank you to Pastor Rafael Malpica Padilla for his call at the 2013 Gulf Coast Synod Assembly to be a church that is disturbed. "No More" Easter 5C "No More" Easter 5C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/89840-no-more-easter-5c.mp3 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 695 Sermon, Easter, ELCA, Easter 6C, Revelation, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, preached at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on April 21, 2013. Texts: Revelation 21:1-6 and John 13:31-35.Thank you to Pastor Clint Schnekloth for his insight about the promise "No More" as a central element of this text "The Ends of the Earth" Easter 4C "The Ends of the Earth" Easter 4C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/88261-the-ends-of-the-earth-easter-4c.mp3 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 1378 Sermon, Easter, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, Bishop Mike Rinehart full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter, preached at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on April 14, 2013. We welcomed the Rev. Mike Rinehart, bishop of the TX - LA Gulf Coast Synod of the ELCA, as our guest preacher. Texts: Acts 9:36–43 and Hebrews 12:1-3 "Do Over!" Easter 3C "Do Over!" Easter 3C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/87683-do-over-easter-3c.mp3 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 695 ELCA, Sermon, Christian, Lutheran, Lectionary, Easter, Paul, Damascus Road, Forgiveness, Love full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, preached at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on April 14, 2013. Jesus' resurrection appearance to Peter ("Simon, son of John, do you love me?") and the Damascus Road experience of Saul of Tarsus. Texts: Acts 9:1–20 and John 21:1–19 Thomas Christians, Easter 2C Thomas Christians, Easter 2C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/86522-thomas-christians-easter-2c.mp3 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 943 Sermon, Easter, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, ELCA, Thomas, Doubt full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, preached April 7, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. Text: John 20:19-31.This was also our Confirmation Sunday, as 6 young people affirmed their baptismal promises. "He Ain't Here!" Easter 2013 "He Ain't Here!" Easter 2013 David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/84682-he-ain-t-here-easter-2013.mp3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 516 Easter, Resurrection, Sermon, Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Sewanee, full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon for Easter 2013, preached at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. Inspired by the Rev. Dr. Don Armentrout. "Filling in the Gaps" Lent 3C "Filling in the Gaps" Lent 3C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/80983-filling-in-the-gaps-lent-3c.mp3 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 1285 Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Worship, Sermon, Luke, Lectionary,Lent, Suffering, Theodicy full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon for Lent 3, Year C. Preached at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill, March 3, 2013. Text 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 and Luke 13:1-9. "Grace that Goes Bump in the Night" Lent 2C "Grace that Goes Bump in the Night" Lent 2C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/79287-grace-that-goes-bump-in-the-night-lent-2c.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 848 Christian, Lutheran, ELCA, Worship, Sermon, Genesis, Abraham, Lectionary full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on Lent 2, Feb 17, 2013. Text: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18.h/t to the Rev. Lia Scholl for this reflection: http://thq.wearesparkhouse.org/featured/lent2cot/ Christianity is for Suckers, Ash Wednesday Christianity is for Suckers, Ash Wednesday David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/77593-christianity-is-for-suckers-ash-wednesday.mp3 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 763 Sermon, Ash Wednesday, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, Sermon on the Mount full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on Ash Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013. Texts: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 and Matthew 5:38-48. "Dangerous Love," Epiphany 4C "Dangerous Love," Epiphany 4C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/76049-dangerous-love-epiphany-4c.mp3 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 1130 Sermon, Epiphany, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, Jesus, Love, 1 Corinthians full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, 2013. Texts: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 and Luke 4:21-30. Thanks to The Rev. Michael Bos for the Wedding Crashers illustration and NPR's "This American Life" for the story of father and child learning about history. God Saves the Best for Last God Saves the Best for Last David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/74387-god-saves-the-best-for-last.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 879 Sermon, Epiphany, Ordinary Time, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, ELCA, Cana, Wine full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on the Second Sunday after Epiphany, 2013. Gospel: John 2:1-11 "Which Christmas?" Christmas Eve "Which Christmas?" Christmas Eve David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/72933-which-christmas-christmas-eve.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 527 Sermon, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on Christmas Eve, 2012. Gospel: Luke 2:1-20. Mary's Apocalypse, Advent 4C Mary's Apocalypse, Advent 4C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/71333-mary-s-apocalypse-advent-4c.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 1026 Sermon, Advent, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, Magnificat, Virgin Mary full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2012. Gospel: Luke 1:46-55. Be A Scrooge, Advent 3C Be A Scrooge, Advent 3C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/69847-be-a-scrooge-advent-3c.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 1232 Sermon, Advent, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, John the Baptist, Newtown, Sandy Hook full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on the Second Sunday of Advent, 2012. Gospel: Luke 3:7-18. John the Baptist calls us to Dream Small. John the Pressure Washer, Advent 2C John the Pressure Washer, Advent 2C David L. Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/68899-john-the-pressure-washer-advent-2c.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 871 Sermon, Advent, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian, John the Baptist full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on the Second Sunday of Advent, 2012. Gospel: Luke 3:1-6. Standing on Tiptoes, Advent 1C Standing on Tiptoes, Advent 1C Pastor David Hansen http://www.buzzsprout.com/8170/68703-standing-on-tiptoes-advent-1c.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 990 Sermon, Advent, Lutheran, Preaching, Lectionary, Christian full false rev.david.h@gmail.com (The Rev. David L. Hansen)Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on the First Sunday of Advent, 2012. Gospel: Luke 21:25-36.