Ben Bergren

We conclude our sermon series "This is Us" about our mission statement at CLC. What does it mean to be on a path of Inspired Growth? Mary Magdalene show us the way.

The story of Zacchaeus in the gospel Luke illustrates Jesus' inclusive love for all. All four parts of mission statement are contained in this story! Jesus welcomes all without condition and the crowd hated that.

Did the resurrection of Jesus happen? Does he care? Does he even notice you? Listen in and find out!

We come to the end of this season and our series on Spirituals. "Soon I Will Be Done" reminds us we are going home one day in the same way the people of Israel crossed the Jordan to finally be home after 40 years.

There is quite a story to the Spiritual, "There is a Balm in Gilead." Hear the hymn and how it ties to the book of Numbers, Jeremiah and the gospel of John. There is healing to be found in your life!

Today we hear the Spiritual, Wade in the Water and we hear the story of the people of Israel at the Red Sea. This Spiritual also points to the waters of Baptism.

As 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."

We 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.

There 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.