Radical Grace for Real People with Ben Bergren

Radical Grace for Real People is a podcast ministry of Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ben Bergren is their Senior Pastor. Visit us at communitylv.org

Pentecost: Promise, Power and God's Will for Today 06/09/2025

Pentecost: Promise, Power and God's Will for Today Pentecost is a moment in history but not just a moment in history. The promise, power and God's will of that day is available to us in 2025! /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/36913165

Our Mission Statement: Inspired Growth 06/02/2025

Our Mission Statement: Inspired Growth We conclude our series about our mission statement by examining what it means to be on a path of "inspired growth." Gideon of the book of Judges helps us to see how we can move forward in faith. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/36814085

Our Mission Statement: Inclusive God 05/19/2025

Our Mission Statement: Inclusive God We are in a sermon series on our mission statement. We understand that we can be real people because we have an inclusive welcoming God. But there are things that get in the way of that core truth. Listen in and find out. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/36621160

Easter Evening: Plans and Understanding 05/06/2025

Easter Evening: Plans and Understanding The first time the disciples see Jesus on Easter evening, he has a lot to tell them and us. If you ever wondered about God's plans, listen in! /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/36449465

Easter 2025: Freedom 04/21/2025

Easter 2025: Freedom The resurrection points to the inescapable conclusion that we can have freedom right here and right now. If we lean into the resurrection, we can leave our old stories behind. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/36241250

Palm Sunday 2025: Jesus is King 04/14/2025

Palm Sunday 2025: Jesus is King Maybe the Church has missed part of the story of Jesus because of the word "Christ" that has remained untranslated for almost 2000 years. Once we understand that word, it can change the way we see Jesus and live our lives. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/36123660

There is a Way... To FInd Rest 03/31/2025

There is a Way... To FInd Rest In our faith journey, there are times we need to take a break and rest. Rest is biblical! Through the scriptures and the music of Keith Thompson we hear, There is a way to find rest. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/35931605

There is a Way... To Start Over 03/24/2025

There is a Way... To Start Over Even in life there is a way and the time to start over. Through the music of Keith Thompson and scripture, we hear there is a way forward in life. Need a little hope, listen in! /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/35833285

There is a Way... and it is Never Alone 03/10/2025

There is a Way... and it is Never Alone We begin looking at the Way of Jesus inspired by the music of our very own Keith Thompson. Today we discover that the Way is never traveled alone. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/35602855

Ash Wednesday: Revival and Reconnection 03/07/2025

Ash Wednesday: Revival and Reconnection We begin the season of Lent with a confession that we need a savior. It is an invitation for revival and reconnection. Listen in as we go back to the time of King Hezekiah to hear about a time of revival for the nation of Israel. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/35579430

Transfiguration: A Needed Disruption 03/03/2025

Transfiguration: A Needed Disruption The Transfiguration is a holy disruption for the disciples who were making plans for Jesus. Maybe we need a disruption in our life to refocus on Jesus and his ways. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/35507665

In the Beginning: Noah 02/17/2025

In the Beginning: Noah Today we move on to the next origin story in the book of Genesis. The story of Noah and the ark might be the best known story of the Bible. Before jump to theological conclusions, take time to listen and hear what this story is really telling us. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/35310080

In the Beginning: Choices 02/10/2025

In the Beginning: Choices We continue to look at the patchwork stories of early Genesis. We turn to the story of Cain and Abel and see that we always have the choice to follow God versus our own wants. Temptation is always out there but we've been called to something better. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/35218040

In the Beginning: Creation 01/27/2025

In the Beginning: Creation We begin a series on the origin stories of the Bible. The first 11 chapters of Genesis contain a patchwork of stories that describe the nature of God and humanity. First up: Creation. This is not about science! /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/35023600

MLK:The Way Forward 01/20/2025

MLK:The Way Forward We remember the life and ministry of Martin Luther King Jr. and the biblical principles he used to bring change to our nation. These same principles can transform our lives, our nation and our world. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/34918920

Unwrap the Gift! 01/06/2025

Unwrap the Gift! We haven't given up on Christmas because it is a season and not just a day. On the 12th day of Christmas, we are encouraged to unwrap the gift of Jesus and not just leave it on the shelf. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/34735130

Christmas Eve: God is With Us 12/27/2024

Christmas Eve: God is With Us Why is Christmas important? We discover that God takes a step towards us in love! Listen in as Pr. Ben reminds us of why we need Christmas in our lives today. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/34626515

Advent Perspective Check: Joy 12/16/2024

Advent Perspective Check: Joy If you want joy in your life, peace comes first. Once you grasp the peace of Christ, then you have room for joy. Listen in and find out how to increase your joy! /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/34464435

Advent Perspective Check: Peace 12/09/2024

Advent Perspective Check: Peace Sometimes we need a perspective check to change our mindsets. If we want peace, you need to look beyond what you see. This message begins and ends with a song to help us understand the peace that Jesus offers. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/34343180

God is in Charge: Christ the King 11/25/2024

God is in Charge: Christ the King We conclude our God is in Charge series with Christ is our King because it is Christ the King weekend. What does it mean to claim Christ as our King. It may not be as easy as saying it. Listen in and find out! /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/34132281

God's in Charge: Of the Nations 11/11/2024

God's in Charge: Of the Nations Either God is sovereign or God is not. Over the next 3 weeks we will see how God is in charge! In this message, we discover that all are accountable to God, including leaders. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/33876472

Winners and Losers: The Ultimate Win 11/04/2024

Winners and Losers: The Ultimate Win We get so caught up in living life that we forget about the ultimate win of eternal life. On All Saints Day, we hear how we are already saints and how that happens. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/33770512

Winners and Losers: Martin Luther 11/04/2024

Winners and Losers: Martin Luther We continue in our series on Winners and Losers and we turn our attention to Martin Luther and Reformation Sunday. Most of his life was losing but he remained faithful. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/33770082

Winners and Losers: Winning At All Costs 10/14/2024

Winners and Losers: Winning At All Costs We continue on in our sermon series on winning and losing. For the second time, Jesus needs to explain to the disciples that life isn't about winning or being the "top dog." /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/33444452

Winners and Losers: Winning By Losing 10/07/2024

Winners and Losers: Winning By Losing We being a new sermon series about winning and losing. This mindset can cause and has caused a lot of problems in our world. Jesus has something to say to us about leaving this harmful point of view behind. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/33354692

Core Values 2024: Generosity 10/01/2024

Core Values 2024: Generosity Generosity is often the last step in a Christian's faith walk. LIsten and find out how you can grow by giving. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/33275652

Core Values 2024: Learning 09/17/2024

Core Values 2024: Learning We value learning as Christians. Specifically, we value learning from Jesus who taught us love and not hate. Explore this core value and see how your life can be better with Jesus' instruction in your life. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/33083777

Core Values 2024: Worship 09/09/2024

Core Values 2024: Worship Why is worship important for the those who believe in Jesus? What does worship do for us? Listen in and find out as we explore our core values as a church! /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/32967807

Ruth 3 and 4: Connection 08/25/2024

Ruth 3 and 4: Connection We finish our sermon series on Ruth in chapters 3 and 4. We discover how vulnerability and consistency can change a person's life. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/32733802

Ruth 2: Commitment and Care 08/20/2024

Ruth 2: Commitment and Care We are looking at the story of Ruth and we pick it up in chapter 2 where we see Ruth's commitment and care for her mother in-law. We also learn something about life in her interaction with Boaz the landowner. /episode/index/show/benbergren/id/32659297

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