Menlo Church Podcasts

Colossians Series Preview | Adam Hendrix

We are launching a series on Colossians this weekend and got the opportunity to chat with Adam Hendrix as he helped shape this series. We chat hopes for the next 8 weeks, hamster wheels and some great tips and recommendations for how to engage with the Bible as we journey through this book together.

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To watch with us live on Sundays at 10:30am PST, head to http://menlo.online.church Thank you for your continued generosity: http://www.menlo.church/give We would love to get to know you better and help you get connected with Menlo Church. Go to http://menlo.church/connectcard and fill out a brief form and we will contact you. Send us your prayer requests: https://menlo.church/prayer-requests-... or text PRAYER to 650-600-0402 Connect with us by following our Online Church instagram account: http://instagram.com/menlo.church

Menlo Midweek: The Big Game | Mark Swarner

This week, we get some more time with our Menlo Park campus pastor Mark Swarner as he closed out our Get in the Game series.

Jesus looks at us with all our faults and failures, just as we are, and says, “I want YOU on my team.” This is in contrast to things like sports championships when only a select few ever get to play in one. Unlike major sports teams, God doesn’t just look for the best and the brightest, the most capable, or the strongest. God invites us—regular human people—to participate in God’s work of bringing hope and healing to the world. Join us as we explore what it means that every one of us has a part in this mission and that Jesus chooses us to be a part of it.

Consider that even our smallest acts of service are part of a much bigger picture that we often cannot see. What’s one way you can be an ambassador for Christ this week?

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide090422

Get in the Game: The Big Game | Mark Swarner

This week, our Menlo Park campus pastor Mark Swarner closes out our Get in the Game series.

Jesus looks at us with all our faults and failures, just as we are, and says, “I want YOU on my team.” This is in contrast to things like sports championships when only a select few ever get to play in one. Unlike major sports teams, God doesn’t just look for the best and the brightest, the most capable, or the strongest. God invites us—regular human people—to participate in God’s work of bringing hope and healing to the world. Join us as we explore what it means that every one of us has a part in this mission and that Jesus chooses us to be a part of it.

Consider that even our smallest acts of service are part of a much bigger picture that we often cannot see. What’s one way you can be an ambassador for Christ this week?

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide090422

Menlo Midweek: Get in the Game | Josh Robertson

Last week was our campus preaching weekend which means we had live teaching at each of our 5 campuses. We get some time to chat with Josh Robertson, our San Jose Campus Pastor, to dive into why we need to love not serve, and diseases that plagued us as kids. 

One beautiful thing about being human is that God gives us unique gifts, talents, personality traits, passions, and perspectives. Our world and culture tell us to use these strictly for our own self-centered motives. Join us this week to hear how God’s plan is different; God's plan is to combine our individuality with others uniqueness - to create something bigger and more beautiful. We are each a unique part of a bigger body, the body of Christ!

Seek out your spiritual gifts, talents, or passions and use these unique characteristics not just for your own good, but also use them for the body of Christ. If you are talented at music, join your local worship team. If you have the gift of hospitality, consider joining the welcome team or leading a small group.

It is only because of your generosity that we are able to offer care and support groups, kids ministry, students ministry, and Life Groups. All of this is only possible through your generosity. Our fiscal year end is August 31, and, despite careful spending, we are forecasting a budget deficit for the year. Whether this is your first time giving or you give regularly, we hope you will consider a fiscal year-end gift. By giving today, we will be able to enter next year ready to move forward as God leads us. Please visit http://menlo.church/give or give through our app today, so we can continue offering these important programs.

Join us the weekend of October 14-16, when we will have TWO events in Mount Hermon – a spiritual retreat for adults and camp for our students! For the adult retreat, we’ll worship, share meals, laugh, rest and enjoy the beauty of the Santa Cruz mountains. And, parents of students, the student camp is a great time for your kids to get away, make new friends, and learn more about the God who loves you no matter what. Learn more about both and register at http://menlo.church/fallretreat

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide082822

Volunteer with our Online Campus: http://menlo.church/connectcard

To watch with us live on Sundays at 10:30am PST, head to http://menlo.online.church Thank you for your continued generosity: http://www.menlo.church/give We would love to get to know you better and help you get connected with Menlo Church. Go to http://menlo.church/connectcard and fill out a brief form and we will contact you. Send us your prayer requests: https://menlo.church/prayer-requests-... or text PRAYER to 650-600-0402 Connect with us by following our Online Church instagram account: http://instagram.com/menlo.church

Get in the Game: What Position Will You Play? | Adam Hendrix

One beautiful thing about being human is that God gives us unique gifts, talents, personality traits, passions, and perspectives. Our world and culture tell us to use these strictly for our own self-centered motives. Join us this week to hear how God’s plan is different; God's plan is to combine our individuality with others uniqueness - to create something bigger and more beautiful. We are each a unique part of a bigger body, the body of Christ!

Seek out your spiritual gifts, talents, or passions and use these unique characteristics not just for your own good, but also use them for the body of Christ. If you are talented at music, join your local worship team. If you have the gift of hospitality, consider joining the welcome team or leading a small group.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide082822

Menlo Midweek: Legacy of Getting in the Game | Scott Dudley

Mark and Jess get more time with Pastor Scott Dudley from Bellevue Presbyterian Church to hear more stories, get some great advice and laugh - a lot!

Menlo has been "in the game" for almost 150 years as we've been helping people find and follow Jesus. Join us this week as we hear from former Menlo Church Pastor Scott Dudley share about our legacy of worship, discipleship, and transformed lives. Don't be surprised if other former Menlo-ites Bryan Dunagan and Scotty Scruggs manage to make appearances as well.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide081422

Get in the Game: Legacy of Getting in the Game | Scott Dudley

Today we continue our series, “Get in the Game“ and we will be hearing from Pastor Scott Dudley from Bellevue Presbyterian Church.

Menlo has been "in the game" for almost 150 years as we've been helping people find and follow Jesus. Join us this week as we hear from former Menlo Church Pastor Scott Dudley share about our legacy of worship, discipleship, and transformed lives. Don't be surprised if other former Menlo-ites Bryan Dunagan and Scotty Scruggs manage to make appearances as well.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide081422

Menlo Midweek: Get in the Game | Scott Palmbush

Are you ready to get out of the stands and participate in the game?

Today we launch our new series, “Get in the Game“ and we will be going through Philippians 3:10-14 & John 10:10 In the Kingdom of God everyone gets to play. There is no sideline or bench where you watch the action. You get to be on the field in the middle of what God is doing in the world. And that is where you find real life – when there is a deeper connection with Jesus and a greater love for his people. Join us this week as Mark sits down with Keith Riley and Scott Palmbush to dig deeper in how we find a place to participate and get in the game.

Get in the Game: Don’t Miss Out | Scott Palmbush

Today we launch our new series, “Get in the Game“ and we will be going through Philippians 3:10-14 & John 10:10.

In the Kingdom of God everyone gets to play. There is no sideline or bench where you watch the action. You get to be on the field in the middle of what God is doing in the world. And that is where you find real life – when there is a deeper connection with Jesus and a greater love for his people. Join us this week as we find a place to participate and get in the game.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide081422

Menlo Midweek: What Do Humans Do With Sin? | Adam Hendrix

Adam Hendrix is back on with Mark and Jess this week to discuss his sabbatical and closing our Being Human series!

The word "sin" sounds outdated, old-fashioned, heavy-handed, and guilt-producing. But it’s right there in the Bible. What do we do with that? This week, we explore David's major sin and look at how we, as Christians, don't need to avoid sin, but DO need to recognize and become aware of sin. After all, sin, failures, and mistakes are never the end of the story—redemption is. Use Psalm 51 in the Psalm book to examine your heart. Ask God to help you recognize the sin in your life. And then, meditate on Psalm as a way to turn toward the path of redemption.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide081422