Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Sermon-Cast

The Daniel Project / Only God is God

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:10:04 PST

Scott Scruggs on 2009-11-08: The Daniel Project / Only God is God

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The Daniel Project / Part 1

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:12:45 PST

Nancy Ortberg on 2009-11-01: The Daniel Project / Part 1
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The Ripple Effect: "Imagine" - John Ortberg

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:59:34 PDT

This weekend John Ortberg continued our sermon series, The Ripple Effect, with a message called "Imagine."

Hebrews 11

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The Ripple Effect: "Constructive Interference" - John Ortberg

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:12:05 PDT

This weekend John Ortberg continued our sermon series, The Ripple Effect, with a message called "Constructive Interference."

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The Ripple Effect: "No Splash Is The Same" - John Ortberg

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:50:26 PDT

This weekend John Ortberg continued our sermon series, The Ripple Effect, with a message called "No Wave Is The Same."

Ephesians 2:10 - "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

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The Ripple Effect: "Making Waves" -Kevin Kim

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:46:10 PDT

This weekend Kevin Kim continued our sermon series, The Ripple Effect, with a message called "Making Waves."

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The Ripple Effect: "Shifting Tides" Gary Hamel

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:41:10 PDT

This weekend Prof. Gary Hamel continued our sermon series, The Ripple Effect, with a message called "Shifting Tides." In the message, Gary talked about how the world around us is changing and how the church needs to respond.

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The Ripple Effect: "The Rock" - John Ortberg

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:31:43 PDT

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
- Hebrews 13:8

Join us this weekend as John Ortberg launches our new sermon series, The Ripple Effect, starting with the Rock--Jesus.

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Vision Weekend 2009 - John Ortberg

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:31:47 PDT

This weekend was Vision Weekend at MPPC where John Ortberg cast the ministry vision for the church.

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What's So Great About The Gospel? - "Two Trees, Some Fruit, and a Piece of Bread" Kevin Kim

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:20:35 PDT

This weekend Kevin Kim continued our series called, "What's So Great About The Gospel?" with a sermon titled, "Two Trees, Some Fruit, and a Piece of Bread."

Philippians 3:21-4:1

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What's So Great About The Gospel? - "God's Greatest Challenge" Lindsay James

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:58:49 PDT

This weekend Lindsay James continued our series called, "What's So Great About The Gospel?" with a sermon titled, "God's Greatest Challenge."

Philippians 3:4-8

… If others think they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless.

But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ

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What's So Great About The Gospel? - "God's Greatest Decision" John Ortberg

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:33:28 PDT

This weekend John Ortberg continued our series called, "What's So Great About The Gospel?" with a sermon titled, "God's Greatest Promise."

In your relationships with one another, have the same attitude of mind Christ Jesus had:
Who, being in very nature God,
Did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
Rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a human being, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—
Even death on a cross!
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
In heaven and on earth and under the earth,
And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord
To the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:5-11

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What's So Great About The Gospel? - "God's Great Promise" John Ortberg

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:03:20 PDT

This week John Ortberg kicked off a series called, "What's So Great About The Gospel?" With a sermon titled, "God's Great Promise."

Philippians Chapter 1: God will finish what he started (Encouragement)

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Insomnia - What Keeps You Up at Night? "Shame"

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:00:12 PDT

This week Scott Scruggs finished the series called, "Insomnia - What Keeps You Up at Night?," with a sermon titled, "Shame."

“The feeling of shame is about our very selves—not about some bad thing we did or said but about what we are. It tells us that we are unworthy. Totally.” (Lewis Smedes, Shame and Grace)

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Insomnia - What Keeps You Up at Night? "Unresolved Conflict"

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:50:28 PDT

This week Scott Scruggs continued the series called, "Insomnia - What Keeps You Up at Night?," with a sermon titled, "Unresolved Conflict."

If it is possible,
as far as it depends
on you, live at peace
with everyone.
Romans 12:18

For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility...
Ephesians 2:14

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Insomnia - What Keeps You Up at Night? "Fear of the Future"

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:20:47 PDT

This week Scott Scruggs kicked off a new series called, "Insomnia - What Keeps You Up at Night?," with a sermon titled, "Fear of the Future."

So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:31-33)

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aka: "Sacrifice"

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:42:52 PDT

This week John Ortberg finished the series called, "aka," with a sermon titled, "Sacrifice."

Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
John 1:29

This cup is the new covenant of my blood, which is poured out for you.
Luke 22:20

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aka: "Guide"

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:08:51 PDT

This week John Ortberg continued the series called, "aka," with a sermon titled, "Guide."

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
Lean not on your own understanding,
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5,6

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall lack nothing,
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.
Psalm 23:1-2

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aka: "Comfort"

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:58:20 PDT

This week Frank VanderZwan continued the series called, "aka." In the sermon, "Comfort," Franks talks about God the comforter and how through God's comfort to us in our times of need we can be a comfort to others.

2 Corinthians 1:3-11

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aka: "Judge"

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:47:04 PDT

This week John Ortberg continues the series called, "aka." In the sermon, "Judge," John talks about God the judge and our role in seeing justice done here on earth.

"He has shown you, O man, what is good,
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly before your God."
Micah 6:6-8

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aka: "Creator"

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:56:49 PDT

This week Nancy Ortberg continues the series called, "aka." In the sermon, "Creator," Nancy talks about God the creator and the three postures that we can take in response to God's creation: Wonder, Protection, Fighter.

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aka: "Redeemer"

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:21:04 PDT

This week John Ortberg kicks off a new series called, "aka." In the sermon, "Redeemer," John talks about the redeeming attribute of God as he takes us through biblical examples starting in Genesis.

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Dispatch 'em

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:44:00 PDT

Jim Candy teaches the fourth sermon in the series, "Hatch 'em, Patch 'em, Match 'em, Dispatch 'em." In the sermon, "Dispatch 'em," Jim talks about the graduating Seniors and how we as a congregation can support them. He also gives a parallel to Jesus' life when he "graduates."

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Match'em

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Tue, 26 May 2009 07:57:49 PDT

John Ortberg teaches the third sermon in the series, "Hatch 'em, Patch 'em, Match 'em, Dispatch 'em." In the sermon. "Match'em," John gives very practical advice for singles, married people, as well as parents with children who are searching for a mate about what's important in finding a spouse and "how to know that you're in love." John also covers many common myths that adults have about marriage.

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Patch 'em

jbenton@mppc.org (MPPC Staff) — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:01:56 PDT

John Ortberg teaches the second sermon in the series, "Hatch 'em, Patch 'em, Match 'em, Dispatch 'em." Hemingway said, "Sooner or later, the world breaks everyone..." In this story about brokenness we explore Abraham and Isaac and a heart-wrenching moment on a mountain. The message is preached not so much as by a pastor but as a son and a father.

Genesis 22:1-14

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