Christian Without Following Jesus?

Can you be a Christian and not follow Jesus?
Can you be a Christian without being a disciple?
What does it mean to trust in Jesus and follow his model and teachings?

A Way of life...




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Just What are Heaven and Hell?

Making progress in understanding the biblical view of heaven and hell...




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How do I know if it's God's Will?

Does God control everything single thing that happens to us? How do I know what God wants me to do?
Clearing up the confusion about God's "operating system."
Insights from Dallas Willard...




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Clearing Up Confusion about the Bible

There many teachings Christians hold that aren't supported in the Bible. This can be very confusing. Let's work on that...




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Hearing God...a two-way conversation

A sermon using insights from Dallas Willard on our ongoing communication with God...




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Jesus and light...more than you think

Science says all that exists comes about through light.
The Bible says all that exists comes through light.

This is really startling, when you think about it.

Our lives are created using light.

But then the Bible tells us it is the life of Jesus that brings us light. Another use of the word light. As in, things that are in the dark come to light.




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Jesus has the human touch

When we consider God breaking into our human dimension, becoming one of us, we enter a whole new dimension, too.




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Life in relationship with God & neighbor

The 10 Commandments are all about relationship- with God and our neighbor. Without a relationship with God first, they become guidelines for living. With a relationship fueled by the power of Holy Spirit, the 10 Commandments describe a life.




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Life in relationship with God & neighbor

The 10 Commandments are all about relationship- with God and our neighbor. Without a relationship with God first, they become guidelines for living. With a relationship fueled by the power of Holy Spirit, the 10 Commandments describe a life.




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God Heals Relationships

Restoring relationship is more important than solving problems.
Consider Jesus and Peter…




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What in the world is footwashing?

Footwashing is a sacrament in some Christian traditions? What's that all about?




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When Bad Things Happen...Now What?

Hurricanes, earthquakes, tragic accidents- What's God up to in all of this?


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We are wired for joy

God wires us for joy from the very beginning. Now brain researchers agree. We discover this joy best in family and church. Simple as that...


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History of Human Worship

An overview of humankind and the supernatural from prehistoric times to today.


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God's Economy: Our Daily Bread

With God we receive more than we need to reflect Him by pouring out even more for the sake of others.

The manna events of the Book of Exodus and how they directly impact our thinking today.


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Moses: Taking the Long Way- sermon

No experience is wasted when God is your friend. Listen to how God saves and provides.


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Coping with death

Observations on death and dying from a pastor and funeral director's son.

Someone is dying/ has died... What do you say? What don't you say? Why is death such an uncomfortable topic, in the first place?


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You're nearer to God than you think...

It's God who blesses the world through us. He uses us no matter what our circumstances, no matter who we are, no matter where we come from. The one thing in the world God didn't create is a cookie cutter.
A sermon with Jacob, Nadia Bolz-Weber, and you...


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The Promise is in Danger- The Sacrifice of Isaac

What was God thinking? After all the trouble for Abraham and Sarah to have a son, now God tells Abraham to kill Isaac as a sacrifice?

Listen to this sermon on the sacrifice of Isaac.


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Shocking Aftermath of 9/11

Since 9/11, the number of Muslims who live in America has more than doubled. Aren't we supposed to be a hate-filled, bigoted society? What gives? Listen to this and more "shocking" observations...Dana Hanson Show #45


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