Menlo Church Podcasts

The Main Thing: Lessons from 1,000 Funerals

Stephen Covey once said, ‘The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.’ But that’s easier said than done, especially when life feels busy or overwhelming. So for the next three weeks, we’re going to ask the question, “What’s the main thing and how do we keep it the main thing?” Frank VanderZwan and Abby McHugh continue this series with a message on what happens after life and how we can prepare for the inevitable.

Featured Scripture: Psalm 23; 2 Corinthians 4:16; John 14:1-3

The Main Thing

Stephen Covey once said, ‘The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.’ But that’s easier said than done, especially when life feels busy or overwhelming. So for the next three weeks, we’re going to ask the question, “What’s the main thing and how do we keep it the main thing?” John Ortberg will kick off this three week series with a message on what God says about ‘the main thing’ and how that helps us know what kind of people—and what kind of church—we should be.


Featured Scripture: Psalms 78 2b-7; Colossians 1:28

FAQ - "Is Christianity Unfair To Women?"

This Mother's Day, John Ortberg closes out the FAQ series by addressing where women should stand in church and why we are egalitarian.


Featured Scripture: Genesis 2:18; Psalm 33:20; Genesis 1:27-28; Genesis 3:12, 16; Exodus 15:20; 2 Kings 22:14-15; Judges 4:4; John 4:27; Luke 8:1-3; Luke 10:39; Acts 22:3; Acts 1:14; Acts 2:17-18; Acts 21:9; 1 Corinthians 14:31; Acts 18:18; Romans 16:1-2, 7; I Corinthians 11:2-12; Ephesians 6:5; 1 Corinthians 11:10; Galatians 3:28

FAQ - "Hasn't Science Made Faith Irrelevant?"

This week, Scott Scruggs continues the FAQ series by discussing the relationship between faith and science.

FAQ - Multi-Faith Panel

This week, we bring together a multi-faith panel to answer questions about Christianity, Islam, Hindu, Judaism and Secular Humanism. The panel consists of Rita Sherma, John Figdor, Jihad Turk, Shawn Landres, Richard Mouw and John Ortberg as moderator.

FAQ - What Happens When You Die?

This week John Ortberg opens the "FAQ" series by discussing "What happens to someone when they die?"


Featured Scripture: Psalm 6:5; Ecclesiastes 9:3ff; Ecclesiastes 12:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Isaiah 26:19; Ezekiel 37:3, 4-6; Romans 8:19ff; Mark 12:18; 1 Corinthians 15:20; 1 Corithians 15:54-57, 58; John 8:51; Luke 19:17

Easter 2015 - "Get Up"

This Easter, John Ortberg speaks to us about how the kingdom of God is operating here on Earth today.


Featured Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Luke 8:1, Luke 4:43, Luke 9:1-2, Acts 1:3, Romans 14:17, Matthew 6:9-10Acts 2:38, Acts 2:41

Unstuck - Get Out

This week John Ortberg continues the "Unstuck" series with a sermon on carrying our message of faith to those around us.


Featured Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20(MSG); Jonah 3:4-5; Matthew 25:40

Unstuck - Get Even

This week John Ortberg returns with a message on reconciling with the ones that we've hurt.

Unstuck - Get Vulnerable

This week Scott Scruggs continues the "Unstuck" series with a message on vulnerability and confession as the next components in becoming "Unstuck."


Featured Scripture: Genesis 3:9-10, Leviticus 5:5, James 1:23-24, James 5:16, Acts 19:18, 1 John 1:8-9, Revelation 3:20