What do you do with increased knowlege? You act on it! Knowledge is a means to an end. Listen and hear how to move from spiritual growth to acting in the world. And yes, another TV show theme song! The post Sermon: The Joy of Bethel: Responding to Needs appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We take the next step with another TV show theme song. How do you increase the joy in your life? Spiritual Growth. It will change what you see and what your seek. The post Sermon: The Joy of Bethel: Spiritual Growth appeared first on Ben Bergren.

OK, you shouldn’t have this much fun in church, but we did! What does it mean to be in community with Jesus and each other? We answer that question AND another TV show theme song. We end with our closing song (included) that is a classic! The post Sermon: The Joy of Bethel: Christ Centered Community appeared first on Ben Bergren.

What do condiments and the theme song from “Cheers” have to do with Bethel? We begin a 5 part series on the Joy of Bethel. The post Sermon: The Joy of Bethel: Hospitality appeared first on Ben Bergren.

On Saturday people gathered to remember the 47th Earth Day and advocate for science and scientists. What does this have to do with being Christian? Plenty. Long before Earth Day, God gave instructions for taking care of His “very good” creation. The post Sermon: Discipleship: Caring for Creation appeared first on Ben Bergren.

Today is the most important day in Christianity: Easter! Jesus utters the most tender word ever spoken in scripture. Jesus is calling your name today- are you listening? (Bonus track at the end!) Happy Easter! The post Sermon: Easter- Listen to the Voice appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We enter the most holy week of the year for Christians. It begins with Palm Sunday. There is so much going on behind the scenes as Jesus processes into Jerusalem. I try to unpack all that is happening that is not covered in the story. You might be surprised! The post Sermon: Palm Sunday- Behind the Scenes appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We finish the Esther sermon series. We wrap things up and learn a little about Purim too. There is a little twist at the end when we think about this story in the context of Jesus’ teaching on love. The post Sermon: Esther 8-10- We are Them appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We get to the pinnacle of the story! There is so much to learn: gratitude in the moment, arrogance and humility, hospitality and responding to needs! The post Sermon: Esther 6&7- Methods Matter appeared first on Ben Bergren.

Esther is challenged to get out of her bubble. At first she resists. This is a reminder that sometimes we need to get out of our bubble too. We are Queen Esther. The post Sermon: Esther 4&5- If Not You, Then Who? appeared first on Ben Bergren.