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
63 episodes
When God Leads You Into Egypt
Have you ever felt like following God was taking you backward instead of forward? In Matthew 2:13-15, we see Jesus's family fleeing to Egypt. Not exactly the triumphant beginning you'd expect for the Messiah. Pastor Dave reveals how God sometim...
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Episode 63
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37:47
Worshipped by the Magi
Have you ever felt like you're searching endlessly for something more? In this powerful Advent message, Pastor Mike unveils how the Magi's journey to Bethlehem reveals a profound truth: our restless hearts find their rest in Jesus alone. Throug...
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Episode 62
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41:10
Conceived By The Holy Spirit
What does it truly mean to be saved from our sins? In this powerful message, Pastor Mike unpacks how Jesus came not just to erase our past, but to fundamentally separate us from our sins by taking them upon Himself. Through Joseph's story of ri...
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Episode 61
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42:43
Fasting That Feeds
Is your soul starving for spiritual breakthrough? In Matthew 6, Jesus reveals the transformative power of hidden fasting, not as a performance for others, but as an intimate connection with God. Pastor Dave unpacks how genuine fasting feeds our...
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Episode 60
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45:41
Why Do Your Disciples Not Fast?
Have you ever wondered what it means to truly hunger for God? In Matthew 9, Pastor Mike unveils how fasting awakens a deeper spiritual longing in believers' hearts. Through vivid wedding imagery, he shows how Jesus, our divine Bridegroom, trans...
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Episode 59
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39:48
Grace, Giving, & Gratitude
Have you ever wondered what true generosity reveals about your spiritual life? In this message, Pastor Mike unpacks how our relationship with money exposes our heart's deepest loyalties. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 9, he shows how genuine genero...
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Episode 58
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40:40
Grace Makes Happy Givers
Have you ever wondered what true generosity looks like in God's eyes? Pastor Mike unpacks a powerful truth: it's not about the amount we give, but the joy in our hearts when we give. Through an inspiring exploration of 2 Corinthians 9, he revea...
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Episode 57
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46:26
Proof of Generosity: Grace at Work
Have you ever wondered how grace moves from good intentions to real-world impact? Pastor Dave unveils how God's grace transforms our hearts and habits through the lens of the Corinthian church's generosity. Drawing from Paul's practical wisdom ...
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Episode 56
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44:25
The Generosity of Jesus
Have you ever wondered what true wealth really looks like? In a powerful message on 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Mike unveils how Jesus, though infinitely rich, chose poverty for our sake, demonstrating that authentic wealth flows from radical gener...
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Episode 55
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45:06
Grace Makes You Generous
Have you ever felt trapped between life's hardships and an inexplicable joy? Pastor Mike unpacks a powerful story of the Macedonian churches who, despite severe affliction and extreme poverty, overflowed with generous joy. Through vivid explora...
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Episode 54
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43:29
Faithful In Prayer (Season 2)
What if unlocking a deeper connection with God lies not in praying alone, but in praying together? In Luke 11, Jesus reveals how approaching God as beloved children alongside fellow believers unleashes supernatural potential. Pastor Mike unpack...
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Episode 53
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34:34
Fisher of Men (Season 2)
What if encountering God's holiness could transform your fear into freedom? Through Pastor Mike's powerful exploration of Peter's fishing miracle, we discover how the intersection of Jesus' holiness and grace creates radical life change. When P...
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Episode 52
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46:41
Freedom to Serve (Season 2)
What if serving others wasn't just another task, but the key to experiencing Christ's transformative love? Pastor Mike reveals how Jesus, facing his darkest hour, chose to wash his disciples' feet, including his betrayer's, showing that true fr...
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Episode 51
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44:49
Fearless Generosity (Season 2)
What if the path to true freedom lies in letting go? In Mark 12, Jesus spotlights a widow who gave her last penny, not just money, but her very livelihood. Through her story, Pastor Mike reveals how authentic generosity isn't measured by amount...
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Episode 50
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51:39
Honoring Christ in Life or Death
What if your life's greatest purpose wasn't about success or comfort, but about boldly sharing hope with a hurting world? Pastor Mike delivers a powerful message on fearless gospel proclamation, sparked by recent tragic events. Through Paul's w...
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Episode 49
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43:52
First In Love (Season 2)
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to love Jesus above all else? Pastor Mike unpacks Jesus's challenging words in Matthew 10, revealing how our ultimate allegiance shapes every relationship in our lives. Through vivid examples and timel...
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Episode 48
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47:57
What If I Give In To Temptation?
What if feeling trapped by sin wasn't the end of your story? Pastor Dave reveals how God's light exposes our darkness not to shame us, but to free us. Through powerful examples like a broken window and GPS "recalculating," he unpacks practical ...
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Episode 47
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47:42
How Do We Help Each Other With Temptation?
Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of temptation, unsure how to break free? In this powerful message, Pastor Mike explores how the body of Christ can unite to help each other overcome sin's deceptive grip. Drawing from Galatians 5, he reveal...
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Episode 46
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43:11
How Do I Guard From Temptation?
What if the path to spiritual victory isn't just about trying harder, but about going deeper? In this compelling message, Pastor Mike unveils the powerful twin rhythms of mortification and vivification - ancient wisdom for modern spiritual grow...
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Episode 45
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49:45
How Do I Resist Temptation?
Have you ever found yourself wrestling with temptation, wondering how to resist its relentless pull? In his poignant sermon, Pastor Mike delves into the heart of temptation through the lens of 1 Corinthians 10, illuminating how the ancient Isra...
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Episode 44
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40:56
Why Am I Tempted?
What if you could understand the reason behind your temptations and how to combat them? In Pastor Mike's powerful sermon, he explores the universal struggle of temptation, anchored in the biblical teaching from James chapter one. He unveils tha...
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Episode 43
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41:09
Are You Also Without Understanding?
What if the key to a transformed life lies not in your actions but in your heart? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Jordan dives into Mark 7:14-23, where Jesus reveals a shocking truth...
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Episode 42
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50:15
Better Than Life
Have you ever felt so spiritually parched that everything you reach for leaves you more thirsty than before? In Pastor Dave's sermon on Psalm 63, he invites us to experience a soul-deep thirst for God, just as King David did in the wilderness. ...
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Episode 41
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33:26
What's in God's Name?
Have you ever felt the sting of betrayal or the weight of vulnerability? In his powerful message, guest preacher Pastor David Pinckney takes us on a journey through Psalm 54, illuminating how God's name embodies strength, help, and goodness in ...
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Episode 40
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39:37
Living Under God's Expectations
Have you ever found yourself questioning what it truly means to be holy? In this sermon, guest preacher, Pastor Eddie Zaldana dives deep into Isaiah 6:1-8, where the prophet encounters God's divine holiness in a moment that transforms his life ...
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Episode 39
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44:51