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
40 episodes
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 39
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44:51
Baptism Sunday, 6/22/25
Have you ever found yourself staring blankly out a window, gripped by the unsettling questions of your own existence? In this thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Mike dives deeply into the nature of life crises: those moments when our status quo s...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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22:42
Vindicated In Christ
Pastor Mike concludes our sermon series in Haggai by examining the prophetic message given to Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah. He highlights how this message vindicated Zerubbabel amid the challenges faced by the Jewish people after their exi...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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38:13
Haggai - Week 4
Pastor Mike shares a powerful message about the concept of holiness and defilement as presented by the prophet Haggai. He explains that defilement spreads more easily than holiness and that even the most sacred actions can be tainted if they co...
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Episode 36
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28:24
Assurance
Pastor Mike shares a personal testimony of his recent health scare involving a heart attack, which led him to a deeper understanding of God's love and assurance. He reflects on Romans 5:1, emphasizing the peace we have with God through faith in...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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49:03
More Than You Can Even Imagine
Pastor Dave focuses on the themes of discouragement and renewal from the book of Haggai, urging the congregation to reflect on their priorities and the significance of their actions in their spiritual walk. He reassures them that even when thei...
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Episode 34
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40:57
A Lamp Under a Basket
Pastor Peter Ochoa shares a powerful message centered on Mark chapter four, emphasizing the importance of living as lights in the world and not hiding our faith under a "basket." He warns that putting our light under a basket can lead to a wast...
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Episode 33
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53:07
Haggai - Week 2
Pastor Dave explores the book of Haggai, focusing on how the people of God responded to God's rebuke with repentance, obedience, and a renewed reverence for Him. He emphasizes that true transformation begins when we recognize our delays and tur...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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39:48
Haggai - Week 1
In this sermon, Pastor Mike explores the start of the book of Haggai, emphasizing the spiritual neglect of the people of Judah who prioritized their own homes over the rebuilding of God's temple. He points out that their frustrations in life re...
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Episode 31
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27:48
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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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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