Synopsis
Podcast for Ben Bergren (also found on iTunes)
Episodes
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Spirituals and the Exodus: Motherless Child
23/02/2026 Duration: 31minAs we begin the season of Lent we are going to explore both the story of Exodus and the genre of music called "Spirituals." Today we begin with the beginning of the Exodus story and we welcome Knixx Taylor singing, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child."
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Ash Wednesday 2026
20/02/2026 Duration: 24minWe are called to be humble and invited to serve. Are there exemptions to that rule? To find out, we look at the story of Joseph found in Genesis.
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Transfiguration: The Big Reveal
16/02/2026 Duration: 27minThere is a reason this story is told before the season of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Listen in and find out why this is an important moment in history and why it is important for you today.
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Foundations: Prayer
02/02/2026 Duration: 26minIf Christ is our foundation and we build the walls of love and service on that foundation, what holds them up? Prayer. Prayer anchors our lives to the foundation.
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Foundations: Serving Others
26/01/2026 Duration: 29minWe continue in our sermon series on Foundations. Today we build on the foundation of Christ and we do that by serving others.
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Foundation: Christ the Cornerstone
12/01/2026 Duration: 28minWe begin a new series on foundations based on the Sermon on the Mount. We begin with the most important thing in any building: the foundation. As people of faith, we also have a foundation of faith.
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Mary's Song: A Vision for 2026
05/01/2026 Duration: 27minIs a song in the Bible just a song or does it come from the heart of God? In this message, we explore Mary the mother of Jesus song of praise but it also points to a vision of living differently.
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Christmas Grace 2025
26/12/2025 Duration: 24minNeed a little grace in your life this season? Christ comes to give us a free gift of love. We call that grace. This is Pastor Ben Bergren's Christmas Eve message for Community Lutheran Church of Las Vegas, NV.
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The Generosity of God: Joy
17/12/2025 Duration: 33minGod is generous and wants to give us joy when the external circumstances of our life are difficult. The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth show us how God responds to our emptiness.
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The Generosity of God: Peace
08/12/2025 Duration: 25minIn the month of December we are looking at the generosity of God! Today we explore Joseph's story that shows us how we can tap into the peace of God.
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Thanksgiving Eve 2025
29/11/2025 Duration: 20minNot everyone feels thankful on Thanksgiving because of circumstances beyond their control. The story of Elijah running away shows us what God does when we gratitude doesn't come naturally.
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Core Values 2025: Service and Christ the King
24/11/2025 Duration: 28minNot only do we learn that Jesus is a servant king but also that we are invited to be people of service. Service is a core value of Jesus and of this church.
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Core Values 2025: Learning
17/11/2025 Duration: 29minWhat does it mean to be on path of life long learning? Building a foundation of belief will allow you to build a strong faith. Listen in and discover the importance of learning.
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Core Values 2025: Welcome and All Saints
03/11/2025 Duration: 26minAll Saints Sunday is a reminder that there is more and we are not alone. It all begins with an invitation to transformation and a welcome to join the family of faith.
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Not in the Bible: God Helps Those Who Helps Themselves
27/10/2025 Duration: 28minWe finish our sermon series on phrases not found in the Bible. Today we hear a well used phrase that flies in the face of the Protestant Reformation. Listen in and hear how God promises to always walk with us.
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That's Not in the Bible: God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle
13/10/2025 Duration: 28minIf you have ever said, "God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle" it is time to stop! It is not in the Bible and more importantly God doesn't give bad things to people to test them. Listen in and learn about the goodness of God.
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That's Not in the Bible: Hate the Sin Love the Sinner
06/10/2025 Duration: 26minWe begin a new sermon series called "I Thought that was in the Bible." Today we look at the phrase, "Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner." Is that actually possible?
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Prayers of the Bible: Forgive Us Our Trespasses
26/09/2025 Duration: 30minWhy is forgiveness so important? Is it outdated and antiquated? Listen in and find out why Jesus focused in on this important part of our faith life. There is a song at the beginning and the end! Listen to it all!
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Prayers of the Bible: Our Daily Bread
15/09/2025 Duration: 27minGive us this day our daily break doesn't originate within the Lord's Prayer! It begins with Moses continues on with Solomon and a person named Agur and then Jesus reminds us to pray for our daily bread. It is not just about food. Its a reminder to be depend on the God of love for all things to find balance in your life so that you can free yourself from extremism, hate and cruelty.
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Prayers of the Bible: Our Father...
01/09/2025 Duration: 30minWe begin a new sermon series called: Prayers of the Bible. We are going to look at The Lord's Prayer section by section and pair it with another prayer in the Bible. In this message we look at the "Our Father" part of The Lord's Prayer.