We begin the new year with a horrifying story from the Bible. It would be easier to ignore it and look at nicer stories. Although we can’t change the past, we can learn from it and affect our future. Listen in as I try to make sense of this sad moment in history. The post Sermon: A Chance to Live Differently appeared first on Ben Bergren.

Pundits have called into question the legitmacy of all news in 2016. Is the Christmas story just ‘clickbait’? Listen in and find out.   The post Sermon: Clickbait Christmas appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We’ve heard from all the usual suspects this Advent season. Are we done? Not yet. The Gospel of John has a story to tell us about Jesus. The post Sermon: A Different Kind of Christmas Story appeared first on Ben Bergren.

This well known story of Mary gives us insight into the heart of Jesus mother. It might surprise you to hear that Mary may be different than what you have been taught.     The post Sermon: A Fresh Look at Mary appeared first on Ben Bergren.

Joseph, Jesus step-father struggled with Mary’s pregnancy. Listen in to find out why he changed his mind and helped Mary. Here is the link to the painting I mention in the sermon: http://benbergren.com/joseph-nativity/   The post Sermon: Joseph Needs a Push appeared first on Ben Bergren.

We begin Advent (a time of preparation) by hearing from John the Baptist. He tells us to get ready. Do we get ready for a guest by just waiting around? No. We make preparations to make our guests feel at home. Listen in as I talk about to get ready for Jesus’ return. The post Sermon: Advent- Preparing for a Guest appeared first on Ben Bergren.

What good is having a future theoretical king? Not much actually. What does it mean to have a King today? As Christians, we are verbally complicit in Jesus agenda when we pray the Lord’s Prayer.         The post Sermon: Christ as King Today appeared first on Ben Bergren.

Do words matter? Does it matter who says what? Is it ok to say whatever you want? I tackle those questions and more in this message less than one week after election. The post Sermon: What Really Matters appeared first on Ben Bergren.

For the first time in 8 years a new president will take the oath of office in January. In this message (before the election) I talk about what God says about leadership and finish with a letter to our next President. The post Sermon: A Letter to Our Next President appeared first on Ben Bergren.

For us Lutherans, Reformation Sunday is a big deal. In this message I talk about a truth re-discovered that can change your life. The post Sermon: Reformation Sunday 2016 appeared first on Ben Bergren.