Eden Prairie Presbyterian Church Podcast

Janaury 29: How long should I put up with a bad relationship?

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:37:15 EST

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18
How to keep perspective when it counts.

January 22: You want me to do what???

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:29:50 EST

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
I want you to put others needs before your own. Yep, you can do it and not get burned. Want to learn how?

In this sermon, John refers to (and recommends(!)) the book - The Most important Year in a Man/Woman's Life by Bobbie & Robert Wolgemuth and Susan & Mark DeVries.

January 15: Help! I'm in a Relationship!

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:53:39 EST

Scripture: James 1:5-7; Psalm 9:1-2
No matter what kind of relationship you are hoping to build and strengthen through this series (be it parental, spousal, sibling, friend), your relationship will immediately improve when you put it to prayer.

January 1: Brand New!

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:32:06 EST

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 145:8-13
There’s nothing like the look and smell of a brand new car! But then comes the first scratch, and soon you’re looking at the next. In things--be they cars, clothes, tech toys, and even (sadly) relationships--this is true, but not in our relationship with God. His “compassions are new every morning!” (Lam. 3:23) On this first day of 2012, let’s enjoy the opening hours of a brand new, unspoiled, unscratched New Year! And let’s remember that our God is a God of newness who has ordered “starting new” into creation: New mornings, new seasons, New Years, and new life in Jesus Christ!

December 25: Make Room for Worship

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:50:28 EST

Scripture: Luke 2:14, 25-33
Sunday + Christmas Day = (check one:) ____ inconvenience ____ gift!
This morning we’ll worship the Lord and lavish Him with Christmas Carols. We’re serving hot chocolate: come as you are and come rejoicing!

December 24, 11 pm: Make Room for Hope

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:45:09 EST

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4; Luke 2:1-20
Hope is not just a feeling or a thought: ours is a “living hope” (1 Peter 1:3), hope in the flesh—Jesus Christ, who invites us to lay all our hopes and deepest longings before Him.

December 24, 4:30 pm: Make Room for Christmas

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:40:53 EST

December 24, 4:30 pm Make Room for Hope - Children's Sermon

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:35:14 EST

December 18: Make Room for a Miracle (I dare you to ask me a favor!)

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:18:10 EST

Scripture; Isaiah 7:10-14
Do we not ask of God because of the risk that He might actually answer us?

December 4: Make Room for the Real Jesus

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:06:28 EST

Scripture: Revelation 1:13-18, Daniel 7:8-10; Micah 5:2-5a
To make room for Jesus in our Christmas we need to replace the image of an infant with that of the glorified Christ. Jesus is all grown up and we need the grown up, redeeming, victorious Christ to offer hope for a hurting world.

November 27: Make Room in Your Heart

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:34:15 EST

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Isaiah 9:2-7
Strange, isn’t it: How easy it is to crowd Jesus out of His own birthday. Our Advent Series is designed to help us make room for authentic Christian life.

November 20: How to Have a Worry-Free Holiday Season

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:55:53 EST

Scripture: Luke 21;34, Philippians 4:4-7
Yes, you can have a worry-free holiday season! It’s all about Perspective and Preparation.

November 13: A Prayer for EPPC

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:06:50 EST

Scriptures: Ephesians 3:14-21; Psalm 33:16-22

Our guest speaker was Jamie Miller. Jamie was born and raised in Columbus, OH. He currently lives in Bloomington, MN with his wife, Gretchen, and their children. Jamie is the director of Consumed Ministries—a ministry centered on Jesus’ offer of abundant life in John 10. Locally, Jamie serves as an overseer at his church, The Garden Communities, and volunteers for the InterVarsity Club at Normandale Community College. Jamie enjoys watching Ohio State Football, traveling with family, and spending time with friends over a great meal or cup of coffee.

November 6: Moving Toward Life

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:38:25 EST

Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-4; Psalm 18:1-3
Anyone, rich or poor, can excel in the grace of giving and a life of generosity!

October 30: Moving toward Trust

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:19:51 EST

Scripture: Acts 20:35; Psalm 73.28
Generosity comes down to an act of faith in Him who not only first modeled the practice of joyful giving, but also promised the blessings that come alongside.

October 23: Moving toward Freedom

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:55:07 EST

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, I Timothy 6:17-19; Psalm 47:7
The antidote to materialism is generosity.

October 16: Moving Towards Transformation

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:54:16 EST

Scripture: John 3:16
God the Father is the first generous giver; God the Son is chief of generous givers; God the Holy Spirit is the ongoing expression of God’s generosity in us.

November 7: Distracted

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:18:27 EST

Israel’s 1st Century King Herod is noted in the Bible as having listened to John the Baptist’s preaching. Herod was perplexed at John’s teaching but listened nonetheless. But in the end Herod had John beheaded. Why? Simply, Herod was distracted by his life choices and this led him to an unfortunate decision. This Sunday we’ll learn how Herod could have avoided his dilemma, so we can learn to rise above the distractions in our lives that compete for our time and ruin our faith.