Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Sermon-Cast

Unbroken: Lessons From Louis

2012-01-24T15:09:00.000-08:00

A conversation between John Ortberg and Louis Zamperini about his remarkable life and how he has survived and how God has saved and blessed him.

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Unbroken: Lessons From Prison

2012-01-22T13:27:00.000-08:00

There are many lessons to learn from the life of Louis Zamperini and the time that he spent as a prisoner of war. We might not spend time in literal prison but we are often trapped by other captors like addictions, resentment, sin and others.

Features scripture from Ephesians 6:12, Matthew 5:7, Luke 6:27, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28.

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Unbroken: Lessons From The Raft

2012-01-08T17:34:00.000-08:00

We begin our series called, "Unbroken" with a look at the life of Louis Zamperini and the hardships that we all face. What can we do and what should we do when we come to the end of our rope? Where can we find God when enduring trials.

Features scripture from Romans 5:3-7, Proverbs 24:10, Proverbs 17:3, Revelation 3:17, Romans 8:21-23, Romans 8:37-39.

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The Edge of the Pool

2012-01-01T11:22:00.001-08:00

New Year's resolutions are usually focused on ways in which we want to make ourselves better. But do we really want to change? Do we really want to be healed? This is what Jesus asks a lame man that he meets. Chris Sturgeon teaches on on this passage from John 5.

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Song of the Angels

2012-01-01T08:49:00.000-08:00

Pastor Frank VanderZwan delivers the Christmas Day Message with a look at the song of the angels.

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Christmas Eve 2011

2011-12-26T11:09:00.000-08:00

2011 has been a challenging year for many around the world and sometimes it's hard to see hope in the challenges we face. In this brief message from the Christmas Eve Services, John Ortberg reminds us of the hope and joy that's found in the birth of Jesus at Christmas. This also includes the original song by Debbie Shaeffer, "Christmas Is For The Broken".

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Songs of Christmas: Simeon's Song

2011-12-20T11:12:00.000-08:00

Waiting is a hard thing to do. Simeon is a man who spent his whole life waiting for the Savior he expected God to send. John Ortberg concludes our series, "Songs of Christmas" with a look at Simeon's Song and the convergence of heaven and earth at the temple.

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This message features the following scripture: Luke 2:21-24, Luke 2:28-35, Luke 2:37-38, Luke 2:48-49, Matthew 12:6, Matthew 26:61, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:16

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Songs of Christmas: Zechariah's Song

2011-12-11T14:47:00.000-08:00

Have you ever asked for a "sign from God"? Zechariah and his wife were quite old and yet were promised a son. Nancy Ortberg teaches how both silence and exuberant joy can be songs and signs.

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Songs of Christmas: Mary's Song

2011-12-04T05:42:00.000-08:00

Christmas carols are known around the world and most of us have a favorite. The Bible shows us some of the original Songs of Christmas. John Ortberg begins this series with a look at Mary's Song and how a simple peasant girl sings a most incredible verse to God.

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All In: Serving... All My Strength

2011-12-04T05:30:00.000-08:00

What does it mean to serve God with all our strength? John and Nancy Ortberg assist Kevin Kim as he completes our series called, "All In" with this look at serving.

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A Conversation on Pain and Suffering with Dallas Willard

2011-11-20T15:56:00.000-08:00

A conversation with John Ortberg and Dallas Willard about how pain and suffering in our lives are recconciled with the idea of a loving God.

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All In: Healing... All My Soul

2011-11-14T17:19:00.001-08:00

Jesus said he came for the sick. However, we typically we identify as "healthy" people and if we are sick, we may not want it to be known. Like it or not, we all need healing. What do we need healing from and how can we get it?

This sermon features the following scriptures: Psalm 103:3, Isaiah 33:24, Matthew 9:35, Matthew 9:9,12,13, Romans 3:10-18, James 1:21, Romans 7:15, Romans 6:11-13, James 5:16, Romans 5:12

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All In: Belonging... All My Heart

2011-11-14T11:50:00.000-08:00

Everybody wants to belong but finding belonging is often difficult. Scott Scruggs teaches this week on what belonging can and should look like and why we need it at all.

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All In: Learning... All My Mind

2011-11-14T11:39:00.000-08:00

"All In" is a series that looks at our church's core areas of emphasis. The first week is "Learning... All My Mind" and Kevin Kim leads us in a look at how we can love God with all of our mind.

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True North: Faith Alone

2011-10-23T18:34:00.000-07:00

John concludes our series, "True North" by looking at how faith alone is important in our relationship with God.

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True North: The Bible Alone

2011-10-19T12:45:00.000-07:00

What does God have to say to us? Is the Bible really from him? Our "True North" series continues with a look at another of the five solas, "Only Scripture". John Ortberg helps us understand the Bible better by understanding the five parts of the Bible and what that means to us today.

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True North: Grace Alone

2011-10-19T12:19:00.000-07:00

John continues our series "True North" by looking at how we are saved, accepted, forgiven, embraced, loved, and declared right… by grace alone.

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Features Ephesians 2:8, John 1:17, Romans 3:23-24, 2 Peter 3:18

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True North: Only Jesus is Lord

2011-10-02T13:20:00.000-07:00

There are "must-haves" in some areas of our lives. But what are the essentials of our faith? Scott Scruggs continues our look at the five solas with the second week of our series entitled, "True North."

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Features John 14:6, Acts 4:10-12, 1 Corinthians 15:3-6, Acts 4:33, Acts 7:59, Acts 9:17

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True North: The Glory of God

2011-10-02T13:06:00.000-07:00

What is "glory"? What does it mean to see God's glory? And how does that intersect with our lives? How do we handle the conflict between our nature to seek our own glory and God's glory? John Ortberg starts week 1 of our new series, "True North".

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For additional reading, consider C.S. Lewis' book, "The Weight of Glory".

Features 1 Corinthians 10:31, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 29:1, Exodus 24:17, Exodus 20:18, Luke 2:9, Genesis 11:4, Romans 3:23, Exodus 33:11, 2 Corinthians 3:7, Exodus 33:18-19, Exodus 40:34-35, Habakkuk 2:14, John 1:14, John 17:1, John 17:21, Matthew 13:43, 2 Corinthians 3:17, I Timothy 1:17

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Vision Weekend 2011 Part 2

2011-09-18T08:50:00.001-07:00

Vision Weekend Part 2 features a look at our vision statement and what it means in our community and in our lives. It's a challenge to be about "life-saving", not a to be a yacht club. It's also a challenge for us to be in authentic community where we are living with our weaknesses known to some around us.

Features Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 6:40, Romans 12:9.

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Vision Weekend 2011 Part 1

2011-09-11T12:40:00.002-07:00

For Vision Weekend, John Ortberg teaches from Luke 9 and 10 where the disciples are sent out. In this passage, we are reminded that Jesus calls us to be participants not spectators in his kingdom.

Features: Luke 9:1-10, Luke 9:14-17, Luke 10:1-4, Luke 10:21-24, Matthew 9:36-37

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Praise

2011-09-11T12:40:00.001-07:00

Many Psalms tell us to "Praise the Lord" but it is often hard to do that when times are tough. Dave Peterson wraps up our series on Psalms with a look at "Praise" and how to have an attitude of praise in our lives.

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Lament

2011-08-28T13:39:00.001-07:00

Does it ever feel like God does not hear you? Have you ever felt like it's impossible to feel God in the midst of the darkness surrounding you? Kevin Kim leads us in a look at Psalm 88 and the song of lament.

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Gratitude

2011-08-23T17:31:00.000-07:00

Mark Swarner preaches to us from Psalm 103, and about the importance for being grateful of everything in your life... even the unpleasant things.

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Confession

2011-08-14T10:11:00.000-07:00

Is confession just an ancient practice to humble us? Is it something we think God needs from us? Is it a card we can play occasionally to enable us to continue living as we want? Or is confession a practice that leads us to joy and healing. Scott Scruggs teaches on confession from Psalm 32.

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Psalms: Overview - Meditation

2011-08-07T08:50:00.000-07:00

Kevin Kim sets up our new series on Psalms and how to use this book of the Bible as a guide to prayer. Psalm 1 is a meditation and represents a key to prayer.

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Inspiration

2011-07-31T11:54:00.000-07:00

We were all made to respond to inspiration. Jesus is the greatest source of inspiration the world has ever seen. As a result, there is a vast amount of evidence of Christ's influence. John Ortberg delves into Colossians 1:15-20 to reveal who Christ it.

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The Miraculous Tear

2011-07-24T11:56:00.000-07:00

Does God really care about me? Chris Sturgeon and Jim Candy teach on the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. They delve into the reality of a relationship with a Jesus who cries with us and is angry at suffering. Features scripture from: John 1:1-11.

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Signs From God

2011-06-28T22:02:00.001-07:00

Scott Scruggs preaches to us about the different signs from God, and the discernment needed to see them and listen to what he says in our life. Features scripture from: Philippians 1:21, Romans 12:6, Judges 6:17, 1 Kings 19:11-13, 1 John 4:18, Luke 14:28-30

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Forgiveness

2011-06-28T22:01:00.001-07:00

John Ortberg preaches to us from Matthew 5 & 6 about the power of forgiveness and relates it to a powerful story of how one woman was able to forgive in the most horrible of circumstances.

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Dignity

2011-06-28T22:00:00.000-07:00

What's the worth of a human? And what is the basis of our worth? Jesus upsets the status quo and defines dignity radically different. His effect on society is still seen today and it matters to us today.

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Humility

2011-06-28T21:43:00.000-07:00

From the days of Roman Culture to today, there are levels of status that the world uses to define each of us and our roles. But Jesus defined humility for all of us in a way that is entirely different. This is week three of the series, "Who Was This Guy?"

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Learning

2011-06-19T08:53:00.000-07:00

No one ever taught like Jesus. As we continue the series, "Who Was This Guy?" John Ortberg looks at how, why, who, what and when Jesus taught.

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Who Was This Guy? - Compassion

2011-06-12T10:05:00.000-07:00

Whatever you believe about Jesus, he changed our world more than any human being who ever lived. He changed it in ways that are so deep that in many ways we don’t even recognize it as Jesus’ impact that we are experiencing.

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Senior Weekend 2011

2011-06-05T22:43:00.000-07:00

Week 2 of the God Drawer is Senior Weekend. Matt Bond, High School Director and Chris Sturgeon, Junior High Director share about what an integrated church might look like.

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The God Drawer

2011-05-29T13:00:00.000-07:00

We often compartmentalize our lives and try to limit God to only the categories where it is convenient to involve him. How can we begin to see all areas of our lives through God's perspective? Jim Candy shows us the lessons to learn from the story of Naaman and his healing.

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One From the Heart

2011-05-28T14:53:00.001-07:00

How's your church going? How do we judge the health or performance of the church? What does God expect of us and want for us as a church body?

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An Offer You Can't Refuse

2011-05-24T10:24:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg shares another hard saying of Jesus and what it means to us in this unique outdoor setting.

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Jesus' Family Advice

2011-05-08T11:46:00.000-07:00

Jesus said some pretty outrageous things. Nancy Ortberg leads us into discovering more about why Jesus said some hard things about family.

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The Unforgivable Sin

2011-05-01T06:21:00.000-07:00

Scott Scruggs our new series about the hard sayings of Jesus entitled, "Why Did Jesus Say that?" This week's message is "The Unforgivable Sin" and we will look at the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and God's grace for us.

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Sunday

2011-04-24T22:21:00.001-07:00

Sunday. A day that changed everything. And as a result there is change for you and me. Celebrate Easter with us as John Ortberg concludes the series, "Friday Saturday Sunday."

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Saturday

2011-04-21T13:22:00.000-07:00

What happened between the cross and the resurrection? Nothing? Or could there have been something significant? What happens after trouble interrupts our life? This weekend John will teach us about the mysterious day of Saturday-that space we live in between death and resurrection.

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Friday

2011-04-10T10:28:00.001-07:00

In the short series, entitled, "Friday | Saturday | Sunday" John Ortberg takes us on an in depth journey of the details surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection. This week, he examines some of the details surrounding "Good Friday" and how significant these details are.

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I Believe in God but What's Mine is Mine

2011-03-29T08:13:00.000-07:00

The concluding episode in the series, "Christian Atheist" where we've looked at how it's possible to say that we believe in God but to live as if we don't believe in God at all. This week, we focus on our financial reality and what that should look like if we live what we believe.

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I Believe In God But Don't Cross Me

2011-03-20T12:59:00.000-07:00

Are we, as Christians, such radically forgiving people that the world takes note? Nancy will teach on how we, when we are wronged and experience hurt, can move into healing.

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I Believe In God But I I'm In Charge Of My Sex Life

2011-03-13T11:40:00.000-07:00

I believe in God but I find it hard to let God direct my sexuality. What is God's view of sex? What does it mean to be chaste? What do grace and repentance have to do with our sexuality? Whether single or married, regardless of our past, God has something to say about sex and it's place in our lives.

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I Believe In God But I Still Worry A Lot

2011-03-06T22:25:00.000-08:00

Our worries contradict our stated belief that God is loving and in control. How should our faith affect our perception of our circumstances and our constant temptation to worry.

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Follow today's primary text and more here at YouVersion's Online Bible. Psalm 121

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I Believe In God But I Don't Talk About It

2011-02-27T22:16:00.001-08:00

If we believe in God but don't talk about it with others then there is a lack of continuity in our lives. Our beliefs should be reflected in our actions, speech, and entire lives. How should our view of evangelism be different if we believe in a powerful and loving God? Kevin Kim leads us in the second message of our series called, "Christian Atheist".

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I Believe In God But...

2011-02-20T15:00:00.000-08:00

How do we reconcile the difference between what we say we believe and the way in which we live? If we say we are a Christian, shouldn't all of our lives reflect our belief in a personal, loving and all powerful God? John Ortberg leads us in the first message in our series called "Christian Atheist" based on Craig Groeshel's book.

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Why Would God Send Good People To Hell?

2011-02-13T15:54:00.001-08:00

Would a benevolent God send people to hell? Is hell a place of fire and brimstone? Should I be afraid of hell? John Ortberg concludes our series based on the Tim Keller book, "The Reason For God.

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Why Would God Send Good People To Hell?

2011-02-13T15:54:00.000-08:00

Why Is The Church Responsible For So Much Injustice?

2011-02-06T22:56:00.001-08:00

Many people avoid church because it is just filled with hypocrites. Many within the church might agree? But what did Jesus have to say about hypocrites? How do reconcile hypocrisy and injustices done in the name of Christianity with a God of truth? John Ortberg teaches on this episode of our 6 week series based on the Tim Keller book, "The Reason For God."

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Why Does God Allow Suffering?

2011-02-01T02:06:00.000-08:00

It's not hard to see suffering around us and throughout the world. But if God is a loving God, how can he allow suffering to take place? Scotty Scruggs continues our series based on the Tim Keller book, "The Reason For God."

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You're Not The Boss Of Me

2011-01-23T13:26:00.000-08:00

Week 3 of the series, "The Reason For God." Is Christianity a straitjacket? If I become a Christian, am I going to have to miss out on some of the good stuff? John Ortberg looks at the ten commandments, obedience and freedom.

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Who Says There's One Way To God?

2011-01-17T19:50:00.001-08:00

Week 2 of the series, "The Reason For God." John Ortberg looks at the challenge that "there are many ways to heaven." Is it narrow minded or dangerously exclusive to declare that there is only "one way"?

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Isn't The Bible A Myth?

2011-01-10T10:45:00.000-08:00

The first in the series called, "The Reason For God". The series examines why anyone should believe in God and is based on the Tim Keller book, "The Reason For God". John Ortberg examines some of the primary reservations that people have to accepting the Bible as the Word of God.

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How to Hit the Big Time

2011-01-02T11:46:00.000-08:00

Jim Candy tackles the question, "How to Hit the Big Time".

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A Most Important Question

2010-12-26T18:57:00.000-08:00

Frank VanderZwan looks at a famous painting and the passage where Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?" Features Mark 8:27-30 & Proverbs 8:22-31.

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God With Us

2010-12-25T02:25:00.000-08:00

John Ortberg preaches the Christmas message from the book of Luke, and about the power of God coming to us.
Features Luke 2.

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What if He Had Not Come?: Savior

2010-12-19T21:36:00.000-08:00

John Ortberg continues our series "What if He Had Not Come?" by asking the question, "What's your perfect Christmas?" The "first Christmas" was anything but perfect. How do we reconcile the suffering and hurt of today with the supposed beauty of Christmas. Features Matthew 2:18.

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What if He Had Not Come?: Teacher

2010-12-12T17:41:00.000-08:00

Nancy Ortberg continues our series "What if He Had Not Come?" by looking at the impact Jesus had on the world as a result of His role as the great teacher. Features Matthew 7:15,16,28.

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What if He Had Not Come?: An Unimaginable World

2010-12-05T15:22:00.000-08:00

John Ortberg kicks off our series "What if He Had Not Come?" by exploring what our world would be like if Jesus had not come to earth. Features Revelation 17:14.

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Thanksgiving Eve 2010

2010-11-28T16:40:00.000-08:00

Scott Scruggs talks about the importance of being thankful for everything God gives us in life. Features 1 Chronicles 16:34.

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Grace + Truth + Time: Time

2010-11-28T16:24:00.000-08:00

Kevin Kim continues our series "Grace + Truth + Time" by looking at how change requires time. His message takes us through Hosea and how God's transformative love for us transcends human bounds. Features Hosea 1:1-3, 3:1-5.

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Grace + Truth + Time: Loving Enough to Speak Truth

2010-11-21T15:49:00.000-08:00

John Ortberg continues our series "Grace + Truth + Time" by preaching on the value and necessity of speaking the truth in love. Features Ephesians 4:14-15.

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Grace + Truth + Time: The Power of a Blessing

2010-11-14T15:57:00.000-08:00

John Ortberg kicks off our series "Grace + Truth + Time" by preaching from Genesis and the story of Jacob and Esau, and about our hunger for a blessing. Features Genesis 25 - 27.

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(re)new: Eternity, The World That is to Come

2010-11-07T17:16:00.000-08:00

John Ortberg continues our "(re)new" series by talking about how there are three trees in scripture and today we are living between two trees. How does eternity relate to my "today"? How can we find spiritual intimacy and community in the midst of our modern lives? The series is inspired by the Tim Keller book called, "Gospel In Life". Features Genesis 1, 2:2.

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(re)new: The Renewal of Yourself

2010-10-31T19:19:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg continues our "(re)new" series by asking the questions: How do we find renewal for our lives? What does that look like? The series is inspired by the Tim Keller book called, "Gospel In Life". Features Genesis 1, 2:2.

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(re)new: Renewing Work - Cupcakes and the Glory of God

2010-10-24T16:15:00.000-07:00

Kevin Kim continues our "(re)new" series by teaching from Genesis and the gift of work, the curse of work and the redemption of work. The series is inspired by the Tim Keller book called, "Gospel In Life". Features Genesis 1, 2:2.

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(re)new: Witness, An Alternate City

2010-10-17T16:02:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg continues our "(re)new" series by teaching us from the book of Acts and the Fellowship of the Believers. The series is inspired by the Tim Keller book called, "Gospel In Life". Features Acts 2:42-47.

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(re)new: Community, The Context for Change

2010-10-10T15:51:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg continues our "(re)new" series by teaching us by talking about how to imitate Christ's humility in our lives. The series is inspired by the Tim Keller book called, "Gospel In Life". Features Philippians 2:1-11.

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(re)new: Idolatry, The Sin Beneath the Sin

2010-10-03T15:29:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg continues our "(re)new" series by teaching us from Romans, and the story of God's wrath against sinful humanity. The series is inspired by the Tim Keller book called, "Gospel In Life". Features Romans 1:18-25.

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(re)new: The Third Way

2010-09-26T15:19:00.000-07:00

Scott Scruggs continues our "(re)new" series by teaching us from the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. The series is inspired by the Tim Keller book called, "Gospel In Life". Features Luke 18:9-14.

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(re)new: Good Times In Bad Places

2010-09-20T11:39:00.001-07:00

John Ortberg launches a new season and series called (re)new. In it, we will look for what God is doing around us and how He can do something new within us. The series is inspired by the Tim Keller book called, "Gospel In Life". Features Jeremiah 29:4-11.

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Vision Weekend 2010

2010-09-20T11:37:00.001-07:00

John Ortberg and Alan "Blues" Baker bring encouragement and inspiration as we look to the future on Vision Weekend. What is our context? What is our mission? Focus is on Matthew 16:13-21 and Luke 10:27.

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The Biggest Loser: Hope For Failures

2010-09-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

Scott Palmbush is focusing on Peter and the way he fails Jesus after making heroic claims that he would stand by him. The rooster crowing brings Peter to a place of deep brokenness that 1) Changes his heart and 2) Changes his purpose. So the overarching theme reveals how failure (and the brokenness it causes) can change us if we let it. This is the final message in the series called, "Biggest Loser". Scott Palmbush is our pastor at our site called Open Door Church in Mountain View, CA.

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The Biggest Loser: The Cupbearer

2010-09-05T22:24:00.000-07:00

This week Blues Baker talks about the hope for the rejected. He traces the story of Joseph while he languishes in an Egyptian prison. The message speaks to the hope and grace offered by Jesus Christ to those suffering pain, those who feel both anger and bitterness from mistreatment, as well as those who face injustice and adversity. The Bible reminds us that the cross of Jesus trumps all of our difficulties. In the world, there are only victims. In Christ, there are only vessels. Jesus reminds us that, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

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The Biggest Loser: Hope for the Outcast

2010-08-22T18:56:00.000-07:00

Jim Candy looks at the story of Zacchaeus and the costly grace that Jesus extended to him.
Features Luke 19 story of Zacchaeus.

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The Biggest Loser: Hope for Control Freaks

2010-08-15T18:37:00.000-07:00

This weekend Scott Scruggs continues our series by teaching us from Genesis 16 and the story of Hagar and Ishmael.
Features Genesis 16 story of Hagar and Ishmael.

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The Biggest Loser: Hope for Spiritual Losers

2010-08-08T16:24:00.000-07:00

This weekend Kevin Kim talks about the story of Adam and Eve. We look at all that they lost through sin and disobedience, and the beauty of God's response and determination to use even that loss to bring redemption.
Features Genesis 3 story of Adam and Eve.

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Parables: What's Your Excuse?

2010-08-03T16:12:00.000-07:00

This week Scott Scruggs talks about our excuses that keep us from walking with God. Features Luke 14 parable.

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Parables: Can God Be Trusted?

2010-07-27T18:08:00.000-07:00

Scott Scruggs launches the first of two weeks looking at some key parables. He'll explore God's faithfulness and learning to trust Him more.
Features Luke 11 parable.

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Prayer: Does it Matter? "The World's Most Dangerous Prayer"

2010-07-19T11:14:00.000-07:00

Kevin Kim concludes our series on prayer by investigating what happens when we make ourselves available to be used by God and pray the "World's Most Dangerous Prayer."
Features John 6:5-15

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Prayer: Does It Matter? "The Mystery of Unanswered Prayer"

2010-07-14T13:07:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg continues our prayer series examining the "Mystery of Unanswered Prayer" and how God may answer in ways we don't recognize. Scriptures referenced include Proverbs 21:13, Matthew 26:39, Mark 9:5-6, Matthew 20:20-21, Luke 9:54, Mark 11:25, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Peter 3:8-9, Isaiah 59:1-2.

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In this message, John also introduces our "Pray For the Bay" focus through August 1, 2010. You can join by going to www.mppc.org/prayer and entering the address of your home block, school or work for whom you are willing to commit to praying once a day. Each marker represents a place that people are praying for.

You may want to read more about prayer with this great resource.

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Prayer: Does It Matter? "God's Moonbeams"

2010-07-14T12:11:00.000-07:00

What happens when our prayers aren't answered the way we expected? Alan "Blues" Baker continues our series on prayer by looking at Paul and his teaching on the subject. Features 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

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Prayer: Does It Matter? "Prayer-Blockers"

2010-06-28T13:41:00.000-07:00

Nancy Ortberg continues our series on prayer by identifying some common barriers to a powerful prayer life. She reveals how we construct walls that inhibit prayer. Features James 4:2-3, James 1:5-6.

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In this message, John also introduces our "Pray For the Bay" focus through August 1, 2010. You can join by going to html://www.mppc.org/prayer and entering the address of your home block, school or work for whom you are willing to commit to praying once a day. Each marker represents a place that people are praying for.

In this look at prayer, consider other great resources that might help, like this book from Phillip Yancey.

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Prayer: Does It Matter? "A Father Who Is Able"

2010-06-21T14:46:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg continues our study on prayer and reminds us that we have a God who is more than able to do more than we can imagine. The focus is on Ephesians 3:14-21.

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In this message, John also introduces our "Pray For the Bay" focus through August 1, 2010. You can join by going to www.mppc.org/prayer and entering the address of your home block, school or work for whom you are willing to commit to praying once a day. Each marker represents a place that people are praying for.

In this look at prayer, consider other great resources that might help, like this book from Phillip Yancey.

You can follow us on Twitter: @MPPC_ODC or on Faceboook as well. John Ortberg's blog is here and he can be followed on Twitter: @JohnOrtberg

Prayer: Does It Matter? "With..."

2010-06-14T11:01:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg initiates a six week study on prayer and looks at practical steps to having a powerful prayer life even in the midst of ordinary days.

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In this look at prayer, consider other great resources that might help, like this book from Phillip Yancey.

You can follow us on Twitter: @MPPC_ODC or on Faceboook as well. John Ortberg's blog is here and he can be followed on Twitter: @JohnOrtberg

Senior Weekend: We Were All In High School Once

2010-06-14T10:53:00.001-07:00

Matthew Bond speaks at Senior Weekend and reminds us that we were all in high school once before and that we should strive to be a welcoming community.

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The Rest of Your Life

2010-06-01T08:20:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg will encourage us with a look at the Psalm 23 and the importance of the gift of rest for our lives.

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The Pause Button

2010-05-23T21:08:00.000-07:00

Our guest speaker is Mike Breaux and he brings a humorous, touching and thought-provoking mesasage called "The Pause Button". In this message, Mike teaches us how and why to enjoy the moments in our lives. Mike Breaux is the pastor of Heartland Community Church in Rockford Illinois.

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The Main Thing

2010-05-16T22:14:00.000-07:00

Why are we here? What is our purpose? What is the Main Thing? John Ortberg sets the focus on what we're about.
Colossians 1:28-29

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The Gift of Identity, Hope and Rest

2010-05-11T08:04:00.000-07:00

Kevin Kim preaches on Mother's Day and shows us how the genealogies listed in Matthew display God's gift to mothers and the rest of us.
Matthew 1:1-17

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We'll Leave The Light On: Part 3 - Coming Home

2010-05-02T14:34:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg concludes our three part series called, We'll Leave The Light On For You talking about the return of the Prodigal Son and the Father who waits for each of us.
Luke 15:1-32

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Compassion Weekend 2010

2010-04-26T20:28:00.000-07:00

Rich Stearns, President of WorldVision preached in our only service of Compassion Weekend 2010. Instead of worshiping in regular services, we went out and served in the community.

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We'll Leave The Light On For You - Week 2

2010-04-19T17:18:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg continues our three week series on the parable of the Prodigal Son with Week 2 of the series, "We'll Leave The Light On For You: Hope For When You Get Stuck"

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We'll Leave The Light On: Part 1

2010-04-12T14:17:00.000-07:00

Nancy Ortberg starts off our three week series on the parable of the Prodigal Son with Week 1 of the series, "We'll Leave The Light On For You"

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The World's Greatest Step

2010-04-05T19:56:00.000-07:00

John Ortberg leads us in an Easter Celebration as we look at "The World's Greatest Step."

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Maundy Thursday 2010

2010-04-05T11:47:00.001-07:00

Mark Swarner shares of his recent trip to Haiti and how we are all hungry for something.

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Who Will Save You Now?

2010-03-29T10:22:00.000-07:00

Scott Scruggs spoke on March 28, 2010. The title is "Who Will Save You Now?"from
Matthew 26:30-35. After a recent skiing accident, Scott was confronted with the question of "Are you OK?" and speaks to our culture of performance.

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