We continue in the series and the people of Israel come to the edge of the Promised Land. Will they respond to God’s invitation? Jesus talks about invitations too. This is a question of priorities. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Sermon: Journey Toward the Promised Land: Priorities and Change appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We continue on in the journey of the Israelites. Today we discover something totally amazing: God is moving us toward a committed relationship. We even discover the path through the Israelites. Listen in, you might be surprised. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Sermon: Journey Toward the Promised Land: Spiritual Growth appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We continue the Israelite journey toward the Promised Land. Food becomes an issue but it is also nostalgia that leads to complaining that leads to worry. Jesus has something to say to us about this pattern. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Sermon: Journey Toward the Promised Land: Nostalgia->Complaining-> Worry appeared first on Ben Bergren.

Today we begin a new sermon series. We will be spending the next 5 weeks looking at stories of the exdous of Israel as they make their way to the Promise Land. We begin with the need for water. But it is not about the water. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Sermon: Journey Toward the Promised Land: It is Not About the Water appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We finish the book of Jonah today and it is an awkward uncomfortable ending. Jonah regresses and we finally see his heart and it is not pretty. In Jonah 4 we discover that we should not be like Jonah and that a hard heart will prevent us from seeing spiritual truth. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Sermon: Jonah 4: Still Not Getting It appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We continue in the study of Jonah and something amazing happens when Jonah obeys… things go better for him! Same is true for us too. Listen how we can apply Jonah’s story and Proverbs 3:5-6 to our lives. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Sermon: Jonah 3: Starting Over appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We continue on in the story of Jonah. In chapter 2 we find Jonah in the belly of a big fish. After 3 days he calls out to God in prayer. What took him so long? This chapter reminds us to slow down and check in with God. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Sermon: Jonah 2: Slow Down appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We begin a part series on the book of Jonah. This is not just a kid’s story. Every decision has consequences but God never gives up on us. Oh and the picture below is integral to the sermon… Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The post Sermon: Jonah 1: Unintended Consequences appeared first on Ben Bergren.

“Let us turn our hearts today to Martin Luther King.” -James Taylor. That is exactly what we do and we discover that King continually preached on Biblical themes throughout the his public ministry. Maybe he wasn’t being political at all, but biblical. The post Sermon: King’s Reliance on the King appeared first on Ben Bergren.

I finally found the perfect Epiphany movie. The Hunt for the Red October. Why? Well, you have to listen in and find out. Yes, this is still about the wise men and King Herod. The story is still being played out today. The post Sermon: The Hunt for (Red) Epiphany appeared first on Ben Bergren.