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War on the Wealthy - On Which Side Is God?
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 2 years ago
It is hard for us to believe that wealth can cause misery. Childish logic – Rich are blessed by God; Poor are neglected by God. Or Rich are wicked people; Poor are honest people. This week, Oxfam reported that 85 billionaires control as much money as ½ of the population of the world. This is the new…
James 5:1–6WealthCovetousness98%redistributionincome gap
Christmas Worship Stopped by Ambition
Pastor Brad Berglund • Illustration • 2 years ago
Background: This is an excerpt from an unpublished book by Brad Berglund. It explores the Christian adage: Wise men still seek him. What would it be like if modern seekers were with the wise men when they worshiped Jesus? Previously, Higher-Status had expressed his fears to a Pharisee in the temple (click…
Pastor Brad Berglund • Illustration • 2 years ago
Background: This is an excerpt from an unpublished book by Brad Berglund. It explores the Christian adage: Wise men still seek him. What would it be like if modern seekers were with the wise men when they worshiped Jesus? Higher-Status was the young adult son of a nobleman. He represented the next generation…
Proverbs 16:18Isaiah 57:20–21PrideseekerSelfish AmbitionChristmasHerod
Pastor Brad Berglund • Illustration • 2 years ago
This is a excerpt from an unpublished book by Brad Berglund. It imagines what the wise men would have encountered when they arrived at Bethlehem. The account is purely fictional, but it draws upon the promises that filled the hearts of all who believed when Jesus was born. Enjoy! That night, the Wise…
Matthew 2:1–12FaithImmanuelChristmasMagiWise Men
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
What Exactly Is Christian Worship? In Search of a Biblical, Theological, and Practical Definition for the Practice of Worship What Exactly Is Christian Worship? © 2006 by Bradley Robert Berglund. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written…
Revelation 2:1–71 Corinthians 6:19WorshipHoly SpiritTraditionalContemporary
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 9 years ago
How the Doctrines of the Triune God Affect the Content and Character of Worship Bradley Robert Berglund Chapter 1 - Why Another Book on Worship? Chapter 2 - How Did Worship Become Divisive? Chapter 3 - Is Worship an Essential Doctrine (or Are We Majoring on Minors)? Chapter 4 – The Rudiments of Acceptable…
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 2 years ago
In John 14-16, Jesus gives the Holy Spirit a special name. In the Greek, the name is PARAKLETE; until the RSV, the English Bibles called Him the Comforter. Since the advent of the RSV, modern translators and commentators usually dismiss the term “Comforter” as archaic. A variety of names have been offered…
John 14:16–18Holy SpiritComforterAdvocateParaklete
The Christian Response to Injustice
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 2 years ago
Context: Those who live by man’s golden rule “He who has the gold makes the rules.” The Treasure Hunter – Gain is Godliness – [[Bible:James 4:13-17]] The Slave Driver – Control is Power – [[Bible:James 5:1-6]] One does not need to follow Jesus to know the cruelty that these people inflict on others.…
James 5:6–7
RCL2 - The Joy of Reconciliation
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
The people in Boston have experienced a roller-coaster week for emotions. For the last 36 hours, Boston has been euphoric. Their joy is understandable, but it is nothing compared to the joy in heaven when men are reconciled to God. LAST WEEK: (See previous message by clicking on my name above) God is…
Luke 152 Corinthians 5:18–21ReconciliationRepentenceProdigal SonParablelost thingsjoy in heaven
FSA The Fruit of the Spirit - Liberty from the Flesh
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
Theme of Galatians - 1:4 – Delivered from this present evil world Galatians 5:1 – Deliverance from Legalism Galatians 5:13 – Deliverance from the Flesh The “Fruit of the Spirit” directly answers the problem of the flesh, and indirectly answers the problem of legalism. Our battle with the flesh: Illustration…
Galatians 5:22–23Galatians 5:13Galatians 5:19–21FleshDevilworldHoly Spirit FruitSatanlegalism
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
What Exactly Is Christian Worship? In Search of a Biblical, Theological, and Practical Definition for the Practice of Worship What Exactly Is Christian Worship? © 2006 by Bradley Robert Berglund. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written…
Philippians 3:3WorshipSovereigntyTrinityPhariseesCainLucifer
A Popular Atheist's Rant on God and Suffering
Pastor Brad Berglund • Illustration • a year ago
One of the chief apologetic arguments that atheism has against God involves suffering. How can an omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, beneficent God allow innocent people to experience suffering. This is especially true for children. The following text is from the internet. It is the transcription of…
2 Corinthians 5:21SufferingAtheismBlasphemyStephen Fry
Christmas Worship Stopped By Fear
Pastor Brad Berglund • Illustration • 2 years ago
Background: This is an excerpt from an unpublished book by Brad Berglund. It explores the Christian adage: Wise men still seek him. What would it be like if modern seekers were with the wise men when they worshiped Jesus? Previously, Brought-Low had expressed his fears to a Pharisee in the temple (click…
Brought-Low: Balthazar's Travel Companion
Pastor Brad Berglund • Illustration • 2 years ago
Background: This is an excerpt from an unpublished book by Brad Berglund. It explores the Christian adage: Wise men still seek him. What would it be like if modern seekers were with the wise men when they worshiped Jesus? Brought-Low was a troubled man with a troubled past. His foolish deeds in his youthful…
Micah 5:22 Timothy 1:7Revelation 21:82 Corinthians 6:2FearProcrastinationsignsaddictionSeekersPhariseeHerod
Matt2_1A - War on Christmas; First Blood
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 2 years ago
Is there a war on Christmas? – It all depends on whom you ask? In the age of political correctness, some bureaucrats treat Christmas as a four letter word. Christian school-aged children are expected to understand and respect Kwanza, Ramadan, and Chanukah, but are forbidden to explain Christmas. Do…
Matthew 2:1–8Matthew 2:16LordshipHatred of GospelChristmasBethlehemHerodAtheist
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
On Memorial Day Cannon Falls Beacon One day, I waited for an elevator at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis to open. As I did, a fellow visitor walked up and stood beside me. He was about 20 years of age. Although he did not have crutches, it was clear by his gait that something was terribly wrong with…
Philippians 2:29–30SacrificeSurrenderdutyVeterans
1 - Christian Worship - What Is It?
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
In Search of a Biblical, Theological, and Practical Definition for the Practice of Worship What Exactly Is Christian Worship? © 2006 by Bradley Robert Berglund. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of…
Philippians 3:3Worship
Faith to Hear the Silent Notes
Pastor Brad Berglund • Illustration • 7 years ago
for Conversations in the Marketplace' by Pastor Brad Berglund (First Baptist Church) Feb 6, 2009 . At a recent prayer meeting, I was told of a young pianist who is working on a doctor’s degree in performance. According to his professor, the young man has abilities that leave his peers far behind. To…
Hebrews 11:1–6FaithMusic
Matt2_1B - Why Jerusalem is troubled
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 7 years ago
(Click to read the earlier Message: [[War on Christmas - First Blood|http:sermons.logos.comsubmissions123320]]) Last week – Herod had no room for another King No one would rule his life No one would rob him of the souls he claimed – (Note the King of Sodom – Gen 14:21 – “Give me the persons” = Give me…
Micah 5:2Revelation 21:82 Corinthians 6:2Matthew 2:1–8Matthew 13:5–6Matthew 13:20–21SalvationExcusesFearoffenseWise MenChristmas
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 9 years ago
Can God’s People Live Holy Lives? Colossians 3:12-17 12 ενδυσασθε ουν ως εκλεκτοι του θεου αγιοι και ηγαπημενοι σπλαγχνα οικτιρμων χρηστοτητα ταπεινοφροσυνην πραοτητα μακροθυμιαν 13 ανεχομενοι αλληλων και χαριζομενοι εαυτοις εαν τις προς τινα εχη μομφην καθως και ο χριστος εχαρισατο υμιν ουτως και υμεις…
Colossians 3:12holinessSanctificationSaints
A Practical Definition of Faith
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 8 months ago
“I boldly pursue what God calls me to do believing His purpose is true and is wise.” A practical definition of Hebrews 11 faith: Abraham’s faith was tested in four ways: . He went to a land without knowing WHERE he was going. . He stayed in the land without experiencing WHEN it would be his. . He and…
Hebrews 11:9–18Faith
Pastor Brad Berglund • Illustration • 3 years ago
Comical Story about meekness One young mother had two boys, one aged seven and the other four-years old. The older brother thought only of himself. Whenever there was a choice, he would demand the best part or the first place. The younger brother always resented this. Whenever he ended up with the second…
Philippians 2:1–5MeeknessBrotherspancake
FSD - Fruit of the Spirit - Genuine Love
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
(Click on author’s name for earlier lessons) The qualities of Holy Spirit fruit are ultimately found in the character of God. Because mankind is created in God’s image, there is a part of him that appreciates the list. However, to the natural man, Holy Spirit fruit is distasteful and extreme. Instead…
1 John 4:19Galatians 5:22–23Jeremiah 31:3LoveFruit of the SpiritAgape
FSC - Fruit of the Spirit - What Exactly Is the Fruit?
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
One last introductory lesson before examining the elements one at a time. (Click on author’s name for earlier lessons) Freedom from the flesh and legalism. Natural man tries to cope with the flesh in two ways 1. Moralists try to suppress the flesh with rules and laws. 2. Libertines celebrate the flesh…
Galatians 6:7–8Galatians 5:19–23WorksFruit of the SpiritFleshBearing FruitLoveAttributesCanned fruit
FSB - Fruit of the Spirit2 - The Law and the Spirit
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
(Review part 1 – click on author’s name for earlier lesson) Mankind tries to deal with the flesh by suppression or celebration Galatians deals with both issues, however, the majority of the book deals with the problem of Christians using the law to find freedom in Christ. Men often write rules to stop…
Galatians 4:21–31Galatians 5:23GraceLawFleshCircumcisionPriesthoodschoolmaster
RCL1 - The Author of Reconciliation
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
The Neglect of God in America today is frightening Four of every five Americans do not attend church on a weekly basis. (Not how it was forty years ago) When was the last time God impacted your life: When was His will become more precious that your pleasure? When was His word more treasured than the…
John 3:162 Corinthians 5:18–19John 14:15FellowshipReconciliationlove of GodLove for GodtemptationfatherquiverEden
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
What Exactly Is Christian Worship? In Search of a Biblical, Theological, and Practical Definition for the Practice of Worship What Exactly Is Christian Worship? © 2006 by Bradley Robert Berglund. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written…
1 Corinthians 14:23Acts 12:22–23Luke 15:212 Corinthians 6:15WorshipLove for GodMIxed WorshipMixed Worship
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
What Exactly Is Christian Worship? In Search of a Biblical, Theological, and Practical Definition for the Practice of Worship What Exactly Is Christian Worship? © 2006 by Bradley Robert Berglund. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written…
Philippians 3:3Jeremiah 18:6Revelation 5:8–14WorshipSovereigntyTrinityAngelspotterclaySpirit-filledorchestra
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
What Exactly Is Christian Worship? In Search of a Biblical, Theological, and Practical Definition for the Practice of Worship What Exactly Is Christian Worship? © 2006 by Bradley Robert Berglund. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written…
Exodus 31:1–6Leviticus 10:1–2WorshipCainNadabAbihuBezaleelAholiab
3 - Worship Is First of All ...
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
What Exactly Is Christian Worship? In Search of a Biblical, Theological, and Practical Definition for the Practice of Worship What Exactly Is Christian Worship? © 2006 by Bradley Robert Berglund. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written…
Philippians 2:14–15Isaiah 42:8WorshipLucifer Pharisees
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
What Exactly Is Christian Worship? In Search of a Biblical, Theological, and Practical Definition for the Practice of Worship What Exactly Is Christian Worship? © 2006 by Bradley Robert Berglund. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written…
Psalm 100:4–5Psalm 2:10–12Worship
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 7 years ago
Faith to Hear the Silent Notes for Conversations in the Marketplace by Pastor Brad Berglund (First Baptist Church) Feb 6, 2009 At a recent prayer meeting, I was told of a young pianist who is working on a doctor’s degree in performance. According to his professor, the young man has abilities that leave…
Hebrews 11:1–3FaithsilentPianist
Making a Role Model out of Vapor
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 2 years ago
The passage begins with a very discourteous call to attention. Greek word AGE (Strong’s G33) Similar to “Lo!” or “Behold” – but there is a bite in this expression. “Hey, YOU!” “Come on Now!” Whistle that brings children and dogs running. James is the only author who stoops this low. While he has been…
James 4:13–17
The 21st Century Christmas Star
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 2 years ago
When I was a youth, the planetarium had an annual program that explained the “Star of Bethlehem” Johannes Kepler, a Reformation era astronomer and mathematician, calculated that Jupiter and Saturn aligned in 7 b.c. This rare light became the reason the wise men left in search of Jesus. Others believe…
Daniel 12:1–3Matthew 2:1–10Second ComingWitnessingRewardsTestimonyAtheismlightSunstarsshew forth
Christmas War? Surrendering Hope
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 2 years ago
"The terrors they see cause them to surrender the hopes they embrace" (2007 version at [[Why Jerusalem Is Troubled|http:sermons.logos.comsubmissions77573]]) Last Week – The first bloodshed was at the hand of Herod the Great; innocent children were slain in an attempt to slay the newborn king of the…
Revelation 21:8Matthew 2:3–6FearFearfulMESSIAHBethlehempromiseHerod
RCL4 - The Barrier to Reconcilliation
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
The Barrier to Reconciliation 2Corinthians 5:18-6:1; Luke 15:17-24 Many years ago, we determined to refinish the wood floors as the parsonage. First trip, I asked the help what is best. " •They recommended a water-based coating: It was cheap and easy to apply. Repeated applications only required an hour…
Luke 15:17–242 Corinthians 5:18–6:1ReconciliationProdigal SonPride
RCL3 - What Does Being Reconciled Mean?
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
God has made reconciliation possible. Key phrases: •18a – God reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ. •19a – In Christ He was reconciling – not imputing their trespasses •21 – He made Him to be sin for us so that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him God is filled with joy every time a person…
Romans 5:1–52 Corinthians 5:18–6:1ReconciliationBoldnessPeace with GodMinistryEstheraccessMephiboshethProbation
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
[[Bible:John 13:1-5; 12-17]] This story is significant because of its timing – Jesus was preparing for Calvary Hours before His betrayal – He was leaving those whom He loved dearly Critical messages – often last minute orders WHAT IS FOOT WASHING? A Cultural Necessity: Necessary because of the foot wear…
John 13:12–17John 13:1–5HumilityCompassionBrotherly lovehumilityfoot-washing
Pastor Brad Berglund • Sermon • 3 years ago
What Will Sustain You? [[Bible: Job 1:20-22]]; [[Bible: James 5:10-11]] This message was preached the day after I had officiated at my aunt's funeral. She and my father had died within one week of each other near the Thanksgiving holiday. My mother was caught off guard. As we approached the stand next…
Job 1:20–22JobGriefDeathPatiencedeathFuneralcomfortGod is good