Church at Bergen - Sermons
Welcome to the official sermon podcast of Church at Bergen, a vibrant and diverse, Christ-centered community in northeast New Jersey. Each episode features biblically sound, gospel-driven sermons preached by our pastors and guest speakers. Be equipped, encouraged, and challenged as we dive deep into God’s Word, exploring its relevance to our everyday lives and its power to transform hearts. Whether you’re a part of our church family or tuning in from afar, join us as we glorify God and grow in our love for Jesus and His people.
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Episodes
30 episodes
Follow Me
Pastor Dave explores John 21, focusing on how Jesus calls his disciples to follow Him after His resurrection. He emphasizes that true discipleship involves dependence on Jesus, which leads to devotion of Jesus, which then leads to direction fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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46:16
The Resurrected King
Pastor Mike discusses the source of true peace, highlighting that it emanates from the resurrection body of Jesus, who overcame death and offers hope for a future resurrection for believers. He emphasizes that peace comes not from human efforts...
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Episode 29
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48:57
The Glory of His Love
Pastor Mike focuses on the miraculous story of Lazarus' resurrection from John 11, highlighting its deeper significance as a testament to the profound love of Jesus. Despite witnessing grief, Jesus intentionally delays his arrival to emphasize ...
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Episode 28
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38:20
The Glory of His Sight
This sermon focuses on the healing of a man born blind from John chapter nine, emphasizing that this miracle is a sign revealing the spiritual blindness inherent in all of us. Pastor Mike explains that while we may recognize our imperfections, ...
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Episode 27
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47:28
The Glory of His Presence
Pastor Mike continues the "Signs" series by highlighting the significance of Jesus' miracles as revelations of His glory, particularly focusing on the story of Jesus walking on the wavy sea. He emphasizes that moments of darkness and absence of...
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Episode 26
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38:24
The Glory of His Bread
Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of self-discovery through faith, urging believers to recognize their inherent need for Jesus rather than relying on their own confidence. He discusses how Jesus' miracle of feeding 5,000+ reveals His capaci...
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Episode 25
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36:24
The Glory of His Work
Pastor McKinney emphasizes the significance of the miracles in John's Gospel, referring to them as signs that reveal the glory of Jesus. In his sermon, he focuses on the story of a man paralyzed for 38 years, showcasing how Jesus offers true he...
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Episode 24
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46:18
The Glory of His Word
In this sermon, Pastor McKinney discusses the second sign from the Gospel of John, where Jesus heals a royal official's son, highlighting the value of the soul over physical health. The transformation of the man's faith, moving from seeking a m...
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Episode 23
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46:17
The Glory of His Joy
Pastor McKinney introduces a seven-week series exploring the "signs" or miracles of Jesus in the Gospel of John, emphasizing that these miracles are meant to reveal the glory of Jesus and strengthen faith. He discusses the first sign where Jesu...
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Episode 22
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58:24
Listen To God
Pastor Peter Ochoa emphasizes the importance of truly listening to the Word of God by exploring the parable of the Sower from Mark chapter four. He highlights four types of soil representing different responses to the Gospel: the hardened path ...
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Episode 21
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49:33
Grace & Good Works
Pastor McKinney concludes our series in Titus, emphasizing the significance of good works in the Christian life as a response to salvation rather than a means to achieve it. He outlines four key truths: good works result from being saved, shoul...
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Episode 20
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36:36
Motivated By Grace
Pastor McKinney emphasizes that the Gospel is not only about achieving eternal life but also about shaping how we live our lives today. In his sermon, he points out that while many may agree doctrinally with kindness and respect towards others,...
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Episode 19
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43:31
Gospel Blueprint For Life - Week 5
In this sermon, Pastor Mike discusses Paul's letter to Titus, emphasizing the importance of living a life shaped by the Gospel while navigating the challenges of work. He highlights how a Christian’s attitude in the workplace (specifically bein...
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Episode 18
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43:46
Gospel Blueprint For Life - Week 4
In his sermon, McKinney emphasizes the importance of self-control for young men, rooted in the teachings of Paul in Titus. He highlights that self-control is not just a matter of discipline, but a reflection of a man's relationship with God and...
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Episode 17
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48:35
Gospel Blueprint For Life - Week 3
Pastor McKinney discusses the critical role of healthy individuals in building strong churches, as outlined in Paul's letter to Titus. He emphasizes that while culture may push contrary views, the biblical design for women is to love their husb...
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Episode 16
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52:12
Gospel Blueprint For Life - Week 2
In this sermon, Pastor McKinney delves into the teachings from the Book of Titus, focusing on the gospel as a transformative blueprint for life. He emphasizes the importance of older men and women embodying godly characteristics like sober-mind...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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40:05
Gospel Blueprint For Life - Week 1
In this sermon, Pastor McKinney revisits the Book of Titus, focusing on how the Gospel serves as a blueprint for life. He shares the background of Titus, explaining that Paul wrote this letter to guide him in establishing a strong church on the...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:23
Doubt
In the final sermon of our Advent series, "Hope", Pastor McKinney discusses how we typically respond to bad news, focusing on the progression from fear and detachment to doubt and ultimately despair. He emphasizes that doubt is a natural part o...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:40
Numbing
In this sermon, Pastor Mike discusses the theme of hope during the Advent season, focusing on our human responses to bad news, such as fear, hiding, and numbing ourselves. He emphasizes that the pain we experience is a natural part of life and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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44:17
Hiding
Pastor Mike discusses the Advent season as a time to reflect on the significance of Christ’s coming amid the world's suffering and pain. He emphasizes that the brokenness of life should not be ignored but acknowledged, as it reveals the need fo...
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Episode 11
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36:46
Fear & Anxiety
Pastor Mike McKinney emphasizes that Advent is a time to reflect on the hope brought by the arrival of Jesus Christ, particularly in the face of bad news that we often encounter. He uses Psalm 112 to underscore that the righteous, who trust in ...
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Episode 10
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44:08
Silencing Falsehood, Living the Truth
Associate Minister Dave Levesque Jr emphasizes the need to confront false teachings within the church, comparing it to addressing a medical infection that can threaten the health of a congregation. He outlines characteristics of false teachers,...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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41:18
Titus 1:5-9
Pastor McKinney emphasizes the importance of men stepping up and raising up other men as spiritual leaders, based on teachings from Titus 1:5-9. He discusses the qualifications for elders ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:26
Man Up
From Titus 1:4-5, Pastor McKinney emphasizes the importance of godly masculinity and the role of men in the church, referencing Paul's letters to Titus and Timothy. He encourages men to "man up" by stepping into chaotic situations in their live...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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21:07
Trained By The Gospel - Titus 1:1-4
Pastor McKinney shares a personal story from his high school football days to illustrate the importance of future hope in shaping present discipline and actions. He connects this to the Gospel, emphasizing that the hope found in Jesus Christ is...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:24