Tuesday, August 12, 2014

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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Monday, July 14, 2014

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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Wednesday, June 04, 2014

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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Monday, March 24, 2014

When Bad Things Happen...Now What?

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


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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

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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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

History of Human Worship

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


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Tuesday, November 05, 2013

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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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

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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Thursday, October 03, 2013

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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Monday, September 30, 2013

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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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

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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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

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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Is Chaos a Bad Thing?

The Spirit of God hovers over the chaos of the deep...and then His creativity explodes! What does this mean for us in our lives?

Genesis 1


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prison ministry...it's all about love

I interview Bob Levy, a rookie member of our Epiphany Ministry team, and we talk about his experience at our recent weekend spiritual retreat at the prison.

Dana Hanson Show #43


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Prison "Escape"

On an Epiphany Prison Ministry Spiritual Retreat, we all witness a powerful experience of the amazing freedom that comes through God2019s forgiveness.

Episode #42 Dana Hanson Show
(music courtesy of www.makerofmusic.com)


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Thursday, August 29, 2013

The "Theory of Everything"- in under 5 minutes?

Insights into the challenges of life in our society from brain research...really


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Pastor from LIFEhouse Church in Northridge CA, focusing on the theme, "How To Be A Christian Without Being A Jerk."