Lutheran Sermons | 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 

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church.

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.

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

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

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

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

Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on February 16, 2014; Epiphany 6A. Text: Matthew 5:21-37

Sermon preached at St John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on September 15, 2013; Proper 19C. Text: Luke 15:1-10

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

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

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

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

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