Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Sermon-Cast

Jesus Among Other Gods (9:30 AM)

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:35 PDT

Dr. Ravi Zacharias discusses science, faith and reason and how Jesus compares to the many other gods of this world. This episode was the message shared at the 9:30 AM service on May 20, 2012 at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church.

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You can follow Dr. Ravi Zacharias on Twitter at @RaviZacharias or on his website: www.rzim.org. You can follow Menlo Park Presbyterian Church on Twitter: @MPPC_ODC or on Facebook or on Google+.

The Ultimate Journey of A Mom

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:42:03 PDT

John Ortberg traces the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

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This message features scripture from Luke 1:38, Luke 2:43-46, Luke 1:46, Luke 1:48, Luke 2:49, John 2:3-4, Mark 3:21, Matthew 12:46-48, Romans 16:13, Luke 11:27-28, Matthew 10:34, Matthew 10:37-38, John 19:25-26, Acts 1:14.

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Enuf: The Divine Dare

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:12:12 PDT

The Bible has much to say about money and of tithing. What is a tithe and how it be integrated into our daily lives? Is money functioning as a tool or a drug in our lives?

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This message features scripture from Luke 19:13, 1 Timothy 6:9, Numbers 18:21, Deuteronomy 14:23, Deuteronomy 14:26, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Deuteronomy 14:28-29, Exodus 23:19, Deuteronomy 26:5-7, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Leviticus 19:9-10, Mark 2:23, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Deuteronomy 24:19, Ruth 2:2, Leviticus 7:37.

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Enuf: 10 Financial Commandments

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:19:14 PDT

The Bible has more to say about money than almost any other single subject. So how are people in our culture generally doing when it comes to living with financial wisdom from God's perspective?

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This message features scripture from Psalm 24:1, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, Colossians 3:22-25, Porverbs 22:29, Proverbs 22:7, Deuteronomy 24:6, Psalm 34:11, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 30:15, Proverbs 19:17, James 2:1,5, Proverbs 11:14, Luke 12:48 .

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ENUF: When is Enough, Enough?

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:37:58 PDT

Why do we struggle and work for more? Why is it so hard to stop eating our favorite dessert? Nancy Ortberg initiates our new series with a teaching about when is enough, enough.

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This message features scripture from Exodus 16:4, Leviticus 19:9-10, Exodus 36:7, Deuteronomy 15:7,8,10, Luke 21:1-4, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Acts 2:45, 1 Chronicles 29:14,16,17,18.

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Hope

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:52:50 PDT

Sometimes hope comes early; sometimes hope comes late. In this Easter message, John Ortberg encourages us with a story of a couple that has something to say about hope and Jesus and you.

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This message features scripture from Luke 24:13-33 and is the culmination of a series entitled, "The Great Experiment". You can listen to and watch all of the messages in this recent series here.

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The Great Experiment: Anatomy of a "With God" Life

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:13:05 PDT

If you're a doctor trying to dianose a problem or a mechanic trying to fix a vehicle, you have to know the elements and structure of what you're working on. If we want to look at living life "with God" then we need to understand ourselves better. John Ortberg will teach on what it looks like to live life with God.

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In this series, we've referenced the book, "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence. You can obtain the book from Amazon here or the free Kindle version here. You're invited to participate in the "experiment" and record your findings here. The first 200 people sharing their stories can get a free copy of "The Practice of Being in the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence.

Another great book that John Ortberg specifically references in this message and on this topic is "Renovation of the Heart" by Dallas Willard. You can get this book here if you wish.

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The Great Experiment: What Every Body Needs

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:55:57 PDT

In what ways do we seek comfort and pleasure from various things in life? How do we respond to our appetites and desires as we pursue a Jesus way of life? Scott Scruggs looks at the story of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. Features scripture from Matthew 4:1-4, Romans 1:25, Genesis 3:6, Genesis 2:9, Romans 7:18-19, Deuteronomy 8:3.

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In this series, we've referenced the book, "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence. You can obtain the book from Amazon here or the free Kindle version here. You're invited to participate in the "experiment" and record your findings here. The first 200 people sharing their stories can get a free copy of "The Practice of Being in the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence.

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The Great Experiment: Elements of Spiritual Formation

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:19:50 PDT

John Ortberg continues our look at the Jesus way of life by investigating some of the experiences, relationships and practices that can lead us to a closer life with God.

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Be sure to see some of the valuable resources that accompany this message by following up here: www.mppc.org/elements

In this series, we've referenced the book, "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence. You can obtain the book from Amazon here or the free Kindle version here. You're invited to participate in the "experiment" and record your findings here. The first 200 people sharing their stories can get a free copy of "The Practice of Being in the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence.

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The Great Experiment: Serving

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:04:46 PDT

Nancy Ortberg and Jim Candy talk look at the obstacles to serving, the rewards of serving and how God uses it to disciple and grow us.

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Features scripture from Luke 15:1-7, John 1:14, Mark 10:45, Zechariah 4:10, Philippians 2:5-11.

In this series, we've referenced the book, "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence. You can obtain the book from Amazon here or the free Kindle version here. You're invited to participate in the "experiment" and record your findings here. The first 200 people sharing their stories can get a free copy of "The Practice of Being in the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence.

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The Great Experiment: Gratitude

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:15:42 PST

Gratitude is more than a good idea, it's a command in the Bible. Gratitude is also the baseline attitude for the "with-God" life.

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Features scripture from I Thessalonians 5:16-18, Ephesians 5:19-20, Colossians 3:15-17, Psalm 103:2-5, James 1:17, Romans 1:19, I Corinthians 10:10, Deuteronomy 6:4, 1 Corinthians 15:50-51, Acts 3:1, Psalm 24:1, Mark 14:22-23.

In this series, we've referenced the book, "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence. You can obtain the book from Amazon here or the free Kindle version here. You're invited to participate in the "experiment" and record your findings here. The first 200 people sharing their stories can get a free copy of "The Practice of Being in the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence.

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The Great Experiment: Nakedness

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:55:13 PDT

Kevin Kim continues our series, "The Great Experiment" with a frank look at confession and the role it should play in our lives. There are many ways that we attempt to ignore or cover up our sin but Christ wants to cover it completely with his grace.

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Features scripture from Psalm 32, Genesis 3, Zechariah 3, Romans 4, Psalm 139, Ezekiel 16.

In this series, we've referenced the book, "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence. You can obtain the book from Amazon here or the free Kindle version here. You're invited to participate in the "experiment" and record your findings here. The first 200 people sharing their stories can get a free copy of "The Practice of Being in the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence.

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The Grand Experiment: A Jesus Way of Life

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:09:03 PST

What is it like for God when he wants to be with me and I don't show up? In the person of Jesus, we can see what a "with-God life" looks like. John Ortberg starts our new series, "The Grand Experiment: where we will look at how much ordinary people do life "with God".

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Features scripture from Genesis 2:8, Genesis 2:12, Genesis 3:8, Genesis 5:22, Genesis 6:9, Matthew 1:23, John 15:5, Mark 3:14, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 4:16b, Habakkuk 2:14, Romans 8:6, 2 Corinthians 5:16.

In this service, John references the book, "The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence. You can obtain the book from Amazon here or the free Kindle version here. You're invited to participate in the "experiment" and record your findings here. The first 200 people sharing their stories can get a free copy of "The Practice of Being in the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence.

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Be A Game Changer

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:36:07 PST

Everybody will have an affect on someone else. Jesus said that we will do even greater things than him. So, how will that happen and what should we be doing in preparation of this.

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Put Me In The Game

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:35:18 PST

Are you in the sitting on the sideline or are you involved? We'll look at the value of participating actively in our Christian life.

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Unbroken: Broken - The Final Lesson

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:14:45 PST

John Ortberg wraps up our series called Unbroken by looking at brokenness. There are examples of brokenness in scripture as well as in our lives. In this message, we see how Christ became brokenness for us to make us whole.

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Unbroken: Lessons From Louis

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:31:56 PST

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

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:28:54 PST

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

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:36:33 PST

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

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:44:36 PST

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

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:33:52 PST

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

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Christmas Eve 2011

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:15:07 PST

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

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:18:38 PST

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

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:52:46 PST

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

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:40:34 PST

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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