Menlo Church Sermon Podcast

Warnings in the Waiting: Revival Without Renewal | Phil EuBank

From culture wars to longing for friends and family to find Jesus, we can sometimes use the ends to justify the means. And in hopes of seeing something real, we are sometimes willing to be fake. We all work to realize our deepest desires; to see our broken systems restored, those closest to us rescued, and for the Gospel to reach the hearts of everyone, even as we continue pursuing God ourselves.

Jesus asks, ‘What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?’ We don’t need to make that trade. We must never make that trade. And while we are not God’s PR firm, honesty about our brokenness can become the beacon God uses to show a watching world that no one is too far gone.

Church doesn't just happen on Sundays! Listen to our Menlo Midweek Podcast as we interview the preacher of the week. They take some deep dives into the sermon writing process, breakdown their sermon and let us in on a few things they kept out of their sermon. This is a great way to connect with us and grow your faith throughout the week. Menlo Podcasts: http://menlo.church/podcasts

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Menlo Midweek: Hearing God Recap

This week, Jess and not one, but two special guests sit down to recap our Hearing God series answering questions like, "what other spiritual practices do you recommend for practicing hearing with God?" and, "how do I talk about hearing God with someone who isn’t Christian?" Plus important topics like working remotely in Disneyland and seeing Jesus in pancakes and Santa Barbara.

 

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Am I making the right decision? What should I do? For many of us it’s not until we’re facing big life challenges or decisions that we start moving into a listening posture. But if our ears are not tuned to hear the small things it can be hard to hear God for the bigger ones. God will provide guidance for us, but he is more interested in the person that we are becoming. Which means we don’t have to approach the future with fear, as there is no decision we can make that God can’t redeem. And if God doesn’t provide clear direction, it means that he trusts us to move forward; we can act with confidence because we know he is with us.

 

Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice during our Hearing God sermon series is Listening Prayer. Listening Prayer can take many forms and be done privately and communally. Head to http://menlo.church/hearinggod each week for the sermon video, a Life Group discussion guide, and a formation practice resource.

Hearing God: Listening for Guidance | Scott Palmbush

Am I making the right decision? What should I do? For many of us it’s not until we’re facing big life challenges or decisions that we start moving into a listening posture. But if our ears are not tuned to hear the small things it can be hard to hear God for the bigger ones. God will provide guidance for us, but he is more interested in the person that we are becoming. Which means we don’t have to approach the future with fear, as there is no decision, we can make that God can’t redeem. And if God doesn’t provide clear direction, it means that he trusts us to move forward; we can act with confidence because we know he is with us. This week, bring your discernment questions before God. Practice Holy indifference and listen for God’s leading.

Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice during our Hearing God sermon series is Listening Prayer. Listening Prayer can take many forms and be done privately and communally. Head to http://menlo.church/hearinggod each week for the sermon video, a Life Group discussion guide, and a formation practice resource.

We've got a brand-new mini-series for you on our Menlo Church podcast! Phil in the Blank is your time to get to know our new Senior Pastor, Phil EuBank. Jess and Mark sit down with Phil to pass along your questions in a fun conversation asking everything from "What's your Philz order?" to "what is your favorite part about leading a church?" Check it out every Friday wherever you listen to podcasts http://menlo.church/podcasts

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide012923

Phil In the Blank | Ep.3

Phil in the Blank is your time to get to know our new Senior Pastor Phil EuBank! Jess and Mark sit down with Phil to pass along your questions in a fun, lighthearted conversation. Today's topics include: More coffee talk, In and Out fries, favorite PHILanthropy and sports.

To join in on the fun simply text in your question to (650)600-0402!

Menlo Midweek: Get Help | Cheryl Fletcher

This week Jess, Mark and Rachelle sit down with Cheryl Fletcher to chat Menlo Park dining recommendations, how a person's intentions can affect a group, and a guided practice to praying for someone.

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When it comes to hearing God, we all sometimes need help. In this sermon we discuss finding that support and guidance. We consider who can help us and what that help looks like. As a bonus, we talk about how you can learn to be a person who helps others hear God.

Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice during our Hearing God sermon series is Listening Prayer. Listening Prayer can take many forms and be done privately and communally. Head to http://menlo.church/hearinggod each week for the sermon video, a Life Group discussion guide, and a formation practice resource.

We've got a brand-new mini-series for you on our Menlo Church podcast! Phil in the Blank is your time to get to know our new Senior Pastor, Phil EuBank. Jess and Mark sit down with Phil to pass along your questions in a fun conversation asking everything from "what's your Philz order?" to "what is your favorite part about leading a church?" Check it out every Friday wherever you listen to podcasts http://menlo.church/podcasts

For more Hearing God resources go to: http://menlochurch/hearinggod

Hearing God: Get Help | Cheryl Fletcher

When it comes to hearing God, we all sometimes need help. In this sermon we discuss finding that support and guidance. We consider who can help us and what that help looks like. As a bonus, we talk about how you can learn to be a person who helps others hear God.

Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice during our Hearing God sermon series is Listening Prayer. Listening Prayer can take many forms and be done privately and communally. Head to http://menlo.church/hearinggod each week for the sermon video, a Life Group discussion guide, and a formation practice resource.

We've got a brand-new mini-series for you on our Menlo Church podcast! Phil in the Blank is your time to get to know our new Senior Pastor, Phil EuBank. Jess and Mark sit down with Phil to pass along your questions in a fun conversation asking everything from "what's your Philz order?" to "what is your favorite part about leading a church?" Check it out every Friday wherever you listen to podcasts http://menlo.church/podcasts

For more Hearing God resources go to: http://menlochurch/hearinggod

Phil in the Blank | Ep. 2

Phil in the Blank is your time to get to know our new Senior Pastor Phil EuBank! Jess and Mark sit down with Phil to pass along your questions in a fun, lighthearted conversation. Today's topics include: Phil's most embarrassing moments on stage, favorite things about pastoring, and the classic question - does pineapple belong on pizza?

To join in on the fun simply text in your question to (650)600-0402!

Hearing God: Listening Through Scripture | Scott Palmbush

God reveals himself uniquely throughout the pages of the Bible. The history, stories, poems, letters, and prophecies we find in it provide a picture of who God is, what his character is like, and what he wants for us. The Bible also gives us an understanding of who we are as humans and of what really matters in our lives. If we read it prayerfully, expectantly, and regularly we can find comfort, hope, direction, and transformation in its pages. Through meditation and intentional listening, the words on the page can become food for our souls.

This week, create a plan to read Scripture on a regular basis. Practice Lectio Divina. Read the text meditatively to enable you to encounter God’s words and experience his presence.

Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice during our Hearing God sermon series is Listening Prayer. Listening Prayer can take many forms and be done privately and communally. Head to http://menlo.church/hearinggod each week for the sermon video, a Life Group discussion guide, and a formation practice resource.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide011523

Phil in the Blank | Special Ep. 1

Phil in the Blank is your time to get to know our new Senior Pastor Phil EuBank! Jess and Mark sit down with Phil to pass along your questions in a fun, lighthearted conversation. Today's topics include: Coffee, rap music, and the intersection of ministry and artificial intelligence.

To participate, simply text in your question to (650)600-0402!

Menlo Midweek: I Can’t Hear You | Cheryl Fletcher

This week Jess and Mark sit down with Cheryl Fletcher to finally uncover what her actual job title is, discuss how hearing God's voice can be a gift or a weapon, and leave you with space to practice.

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Many of us want to hear God’s voice but aren’t always sure it’s possible—or if it’s actually God we’re hearing. In this sermon, we’ll explore what it really means to hear God, consider some helpful guardrails that offer assurances that we’re not just making things up, and take a look at a practice designed to help us hear. Go to http://menlo.church/hearinggod to see our Listening Prayer resources.

Formation practices are our training ground for Christlikeness. The formation practice during our Hearing God sermon series is Listening Prayer. Listening Prayer can take many forms and be done privately and communally. Head to http://menlo.church/hearinggod each week for the sermon video, a Life Group discussion guide, and a formation practice resource.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide010823