Menlo Church Podcasts

Menlo Midweek: The Message | Brett Koerten

Jesus tells us to go and be his witnesses, but what is the message that we’re supposed to share? This week, we’re diving deeper about the Gospel to understand more fully what it means and why it is good news for our world today. 

Whether you consider yourself part of our online community or not, we would love to invite you to participate in how we do online church going forward. We want to hear your voice by filling out this short survey to better understand who our community is and how we can continue to improve our online church experience. https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376009

This summer in our Menlo Book Club we are reading The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations by Mary Schaller and John Crilly. We'll explore nine very simple practices that ANYONE can do to engage with others. We hope you'll join us to learn ways to share the hope we have in Jesus with people who have different beliefs. Go to http://menlo.church/bookclub for more information and how to sign up!

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. Check out the Menlo Church Sermon Podcast on Apple Podcasts today.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http:menlo.church/studyguide51522

Unlikely Witness: The Message | Brett Koerten

Jesus tells us to go and be his witnesses, but what is the message that we’re supposed to share? This week, we’re talking about the Gospel to understand more fully what it means and why it is good news for our world today. We will also explore how the Gospel forces us to ask the question, “Who is reigning over our lives?” Spend some time thinking about how you would answer the questions, “Why is the Gospel good news to me?”

Whether you consider yourself part of our online community or not, we would love to invite you to participate in how we do online church going forward. We want to hear your voice by filling out this short survey to better understand who our community is and how we can continue to improve our online church experience. https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376009

This summer in our Menlo Book Club we are reading The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations by Mary Schaller and John Crilly. We'll explore nine very simple practices that ANYONE can do to engage with others. We hope you'll join us to learn ways to share the hope we have in Jesus with people who have different beliefs. Go to http://menlo.church/bookclub for more information and how to sign up!

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. Check out the Menlo Church Sermon Podcast on Apple Podcasts today.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http:menlo.church/studyguide51522

Unlikely Witness: Series Preview with Brett Koerten

Does the word evangelism disturb you? Does it bring to mind obnoxious people forcing their faith upon others? This week we begin a six week series on this difficult topic and get to look ahead with one of the masterminds behind the series, Brett Koerten. We look at what Jesus said about being a witness, why it doesn’t have to be an uncomfortable topic, and why it might even be something that gives you great delight. Read the gospel of Mark and return next week to learn about the message of the witness.

Whether you consider yourself part of our online community or not, we would love to invite you to participate in how we do online church going forward. We want to hear your voice by filling out this short survey to better understand who our community is and how we can continue to improve our online church experience. https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376009

If you’ve become a follower of Jesus but have never been baptized, we’d love to celebrate this step with you. Baptism is an outward sign of God’s grace and of your personal faith in Jesus. If you are interested in being baptized as a sign of your faith in Jesus, let us know today: http://menlo.church/baptism *Next baptisms will be May 15 at all campuses.

This summer in our Menlo Book Club we are reading The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations by Mary Schaller and John Crilly. We'll explore nine very simple practices that ANYONE can do to engage with others. We hope you'll join us to learn ways to share the hope we have in Jesus with people who have different beliefs. Go to http://menlo.church/bookclub for more information and how to sign up!

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. Check out the Menlo Church Sermon Podcast on Apple Podcasts today.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http:menlo.church/studyguide50822

Unlikely Witness: The Invitation | Cheryl Fletcher

Does the word evangelism disturb you? Does it bring to mind obnoxious people forcing their faith upon others? This week we begin a six week series on this difficult topic. We look at what Jesus said about being a witness, why it doesn’t have to be an uncomfortable topic, and why it might even be something that gives you great delight. Read the gospel of Mark and return next week to learn about the message of the witness.

Whether you consider yourself part of our online community or not, we would love to invite you to participate in how we do online church going forward. We want to hear your voice by filling out this short survey to better understand who our community is and how we can continue to improve our online church experience. https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376009

If you’ve become a follower of Jesus but have never been baptized, we’d love to celebrate this step with you. Baptism is an outward sign of God’s grace and of your personal faith in Jesus. If you are interested in being baptized as a sign of your faith in Jesus, let us know today: http://menlo.church/baptism *Next baptisms will be May 15 at all campuses.

This summer in our Menlo Book Club we are reading The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations by Mary Schaller and John Crilly. We'll explore nine very simple practices that ANYONE can do to engage with others. We hope you'll join us to learn ways to share the hope we have in Jesus with people who have different beliefs. Go to http://menlo.church/bookclub for more information and how to sign up!

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. Check out the Menlo Church Sermon Podcast on Apple Podcasts today.

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http:menlo.church/studyguide50822

Menlo Midweek: Meet Our New Head of Staff - Scott Palmbush

This week we get to talk with Scott Palmbush, our new Head of Staff. We chat about hopes and dreams for Menlo, how Scott is a Reverend Doctor in some social circles, and how we can come alongside our community during this time of transition.

Whether you consider yourself part of our online community or not, we would love to invite you to participate in how we do online church going forward. We want to hear your voice by filling out this short survey to better understand who our community is and how we can continue to improve our online church experience: https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376009

 

 

Would You Rather Be a Slave or a Leper? | John Crosby

In this sermon, we explore the story of Naaman, a young woman who cares for a needy person, which shows how God acts through unlikely people. We'll think about how Naaman is in some ways just like you. Who do you see around you that’s hurting or might feel as though they’re on the outside looking in? Think about how you can be an unlikely witness like Naaman.

Whether you consider yourself part of our online community or not, we would love to invite you to participate in how we do online church going forward. We want to hear your voice by filling out this short survey to better understand who our community is and how we can continue to improve our online church experience. https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376009

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http:menlo.church/studyguide50122

Menlo Midweek: With the Next Generation | Brett Koerten

This week we chat with Brett Koerten (bkoerten@menlo.church) to further explore what a truly multi-generational church can be. We are going to look at Jesus’s example as he walked along people's path with them, to see how we can be a church that joins the next generation on their path—helping them discover that Jesus has a spot prepared for them at his table.

Whether you consider yourself part of our online community or not, we would love to invite you to participate in how we do online church going forward. We want to hear your voice by filling out this short survey to better understand who our community is and how we can continue to improve our online church experience: https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376009

 

Around the Table: With the Next Generation | Brett Koerten

For the past seven weeks, we’ve been feasting with Jesus. We saw him go to the table of outcasts, doubters, and people in need to let them know they have a place at his table. In this talk, we are going to look at Jesus’s example as he walked along people's path with them, to see how we can be a church that joins the next generation on their path—helping them discover that Jesus has a spot prepared for them at his table.

Do you know a student whose path you can be on with them? Pray for them to rely on Jesus. And pray they know they are fully known and loved by Jesus. If you don’t know a student, go to http://menlo.church/studentprayer and get the name of a student in one of our programs to pray for!

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http://menlo.church/studyguide042422

Menlo Midweek: Easter Message | Jesus, the Resurrected Savior | John Crosby

We recap Easter, Holy Week, and further discuss the last meal of Jesus in the New Testament, when the disciples learn the most important lesson of faith. We look at how Jesus’s food provision for people who have failed and abandoned him gives hope to all of us. Join us in this conversation as we explore what it means to find and follow Jesus, leaning into love rather than performance. If responding to the love of God is the core of our lives, think about how you would respond to Jesus if he asked you the question, “Do you love me?”

Whether you consider yourself part of our online community or not, we would love to invite you to participate in how we do online church going forward. We want to hear your voice by filling out this short survey to better understand who our community is and how we can continue to improve our online church experience: https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376009

Sign up for online community newsletter! https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/171124

Around The Table: Jesus, The Resurrected Savior | Easter Message | John Crosby

This Easter we talk about the last meal of Jesus in the New Testament, when the disciples learn the most important lesson of faith. We look at how Jesus’s food provision for people who have failed and abandoned him gives hope to all of us. Join us in this conversation as we explore what it means to find and follow Jesus, leaning into love rather than performance. If responding to the love of God is the core of our lives, think about how you would respond to Jesus if he asked you the question, “Do you love me?”

For over 40 years, Menlo Church has dedicated our Easter Offering as an above-and-beyond gift to address an urgent need. This year, your gifts to the Easter Offering will support Afghans and Ukrainians who have had to flee their homes this past year. Your donations will support organizations who are helping Ukrainian refugees now and long-term, as well as providing housing support for Afghan refugees arriving in the Bay Area. To help support refugees, go to http://menlo.church/give and choose the Easter Offering option.

Whether you consider yourself part of our online community or not, we would love to invite you to participate in how we do online church going forward. We want to hear your voice by filling out this short survey to better understand who our community is and how we can continue to improve our online church experience: https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/376009

Sign up for online community newsletter! https://menlochurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/171124

Find a sermon-based study guide for this week: http:menlo.church/studyguide041722