KCLC Radio: Desperado
We go back to 1973 to hear the Eagles classic song "Desperado." There are loners out in the world, some intentionally some unintentionally. Listen in and see how Jesus helps desperados.
Aug 04, 2025•26 min
Radical Grace For Real People with Ben Bergren
This is the podcast page for Ben Bergren. He is the Senior Pastor of Community Lutheran Church of Las Vegas, NV. Ben teaches with relevance and passion. Listen in each week as he teaches from the Bible.
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Episodes
KCLC Radio: One Tin Soldier
We go back to 1969 to hear a hit about peace. We are invited to be the peacemakers in our homes, our state and our nation.
Jul 21, 2025•30 min
KCLC Radio: Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
We begin our "KCLC Radio" Sermon Series! Today we go back to 1989 to hear a song that expresses the importance of expressing love to those we care about.
Jul 14, 2025•28 min
4 Parables 4 Pause: You've Got Talent
The last of four parables to help us live life in the present so we don't have anxiety in the future. A story to remind us that God has given everything we need for faithful living.
Jul 07, 2025•28 min
4 Parables 4 Pause
Jesus challenges his Church with parables. Reminds us that how we live is important. It is our witness and the world needs us. Way better than being a goat.
Jun 23, 2025•32 min
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!
Jun 09, 2025•26 min
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.
Jun 02, 2025•27 min
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.
May 19, 2025•31 min
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!
May 06, 2025•28 min
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.
Apr 21, 2025•25 min
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.
Apr 14, 2025•29 min
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.
Mar 31, 2025•29 min
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!
Mar 24, 2025•24 min
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.
Mar 10, 2025•28 min
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.
Mar 07, 2025•21 min
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.
Mar 03, 2025•27 min
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.
Feb 17, 2025•32 min
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.
Feb 10, 2025•25 min
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!
Jan 27, 2025•30 min
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.
Jan 20, 2025•28 min
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.
Jan 06, 2025•29 min
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.
Dec 27, 2024•21 min
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!
Dec 16, 2024•29 min
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.
Dec 09, 2024•28 min
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!
Nov 25, 2024•30 min
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.
Nov 11, 2024•34 min
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.
Nov 04, 2024•29 min
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.
Nov 04, 2024•28 min
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."
Oct 14, 2024•29 min
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.
Oct 07, 2024•29 min
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