Menlo Church Podcasts

Unsubscribe: From More to Enough | Brett Koerten

"Just a little bit more.” Those five short words often seem to sum up our culture and our endless pursuit of enough. Jesus, however, invites us to turn from this pursuit for more to a life of enough in him. In this talk, we will look at the practice of simplicity and ask how we can become people who first seek God’s kingdom while letting go of things that distract us from it.

Look at your time and possessions and ask, “What can I remove today in order to create more space for the things Jesus values?”

Unsubscribe: From Overwhelm to Rest | Eugene Lee

Most of us are on the go constantly. It's easy to say yes to too many things and life easily gets overwhelming before we know it. Join us as we explore how Jesus offers a way of life that includes surrender and trust—offering us a way to enjoy our life in this world, as well as all of the work we accomplish with his help.

Practice Sabbath. Schedule a day of rest so you can be renewed by life-giving time with God.

Unsubscribe: From Distracted to Present | Cheryl Fletcher

The average iPhone user touches their phone 2,617 times…a day! We obviously have a problem. We’re distracted--but we also long to be present with God and others. Join us as we unpack some practical ways to get present with those you love and the God you love.

Each week in this sermon series, we’ll invite you to UNSUBSCRIBE from something that’s pulling you away from Jesus ---- and we’ll give you a spiritual practice to help you FOCUS on something that brings you closer to Jesus. Go to our website for resources: https://menlo.church/lent

 

What's Your Legacy Becoming? | John Crosby

Generosity is one characteristic of a faith-filled life, but it is often lost in our focus to accumulate. This week we explore how Job's tough life shows how generosity is spiritually formative regardless of our circumstances.

Think about one area of your life where you feel as though your generosity legacy is strongest, as well as an area of your life (giving, service, expressing kindness, passion for justice) where you would not currently be described as generous. What's one small step you can take to establish a legacy in the area where you can grow in generosity?

I Love You, But You're Driving Me Nuts: Your Life is a Garden | Matt Stephan

Do you want your important relationships to grow during this strange season, when people who you love are driving you nuts? Join us for this talk as San Mateo Campus Pastor Matt Stephan shares Bible-based, scientifically backed ways to make relationships grow.

We invite you to put Jesus in charge of your life today. Take a few moments to ask Jesus for help. Tell Jesus that you want to put him in charge.

If you’re asking for the help of Jesus for the first time, we’d love to partner with on your journey—to support you in whatever way we can. Whether you’re watching live right now or later in the week, lets be in this together. If you’re viewing live on our online platform, click ‘request prayer’ to speak with someone now or text Garden to 94000 to pray with someone this week.

I Love You, But You're Driving Me Nuts: The Jesus Alternative to Cancel Culture | Laura & John Crosby

Globally, nationally, and in our own homes it feels like we are experiencing more and more conflict. As Jesus-followers, how do we balance grace and truth in our everyday lives? How do we respond when we've been wounded by another? In this sermon we explore how to respond to conflict and pay attention to what God wants to teach us in the pain of disagreement.

Identify a broken relationship in your world (think of someone you'd probably avoid) and think about how might you bless them, even if you stay disconnected? Consider what part of this relationship is your responsibility (as Paul says, "as far as it is up to you," so it's not all up to you).

I Love You, But You're Driving Me Nuts: How We Change | Cheryl Fletcher

The common-denominator in all of our relationships is us. We bring our “stuff” – impatience, pride, fear, selfishness and more. We want to change, but how do we change? And how does God help us? In this talk, we explore what the Bible says about change and how God helps us not stay stuck in our stuff.

This week pursue community with people who desire change and are pursuing Jesus. Need some direction? At Menlo you can join a Life Groups or ask to have one of our trained Stephen Ministers walk beside you in a time of pain.

I Love You, But You're Driving Me Nuts: Resolving Conflict | Eugene Lee

You can be attractive, successful, wealthy, and smart, but if you have unhealthy, broken relationships in your life, life will feel more like a drain and a mess. But what exactly do healthy relationships look like? Contrary to what many people think, they are not defined by a lack of conflict. Rather, they are defined by the ability to manage, address, and resolve conflict. In this talk, we explore how to manage, address, and resolve conflict so that you can live a life of happiness and joy.

This week, be intentional about conflict and choose to have "a good fight" in a relationship that you would like to have deeper connection and greater intimacy.

This Isn't What I Asked For: God of the Unexpected | Adam Hendrix

Life is full of unexpected circumstances and events. Job loss, breakups, betrayals, and pandemics. These twists and turns of life are not what we ask for or expect. How we respond to these moments is the key to a flourishing and healthy life. We can respond by getting bitter and cynical or we can respond by releasing our expectations, and embracing how God wants to form us in the unexpected moments.

Let 2021 be the year you release your expectations and expect the unexpected, believing that God wants to use these twists and turns of life to make you stronger and more resilient.

 

This Isn't What I Asked For: Coming Up With Plan B | John Crosby

Do you ever think life wasn’t supposed to be this way? What’s left when disappointment hits our dreams? Whether a relationship, a job, a living situation, or our faith in the goodness of God, life can feel like it's gone off course. In this talk, Rev. Crosby explores one of his favorite Bible Stories, a story filled with “it wasn’t supposed to be this way” people. Watch this for a different view of whether you’re living the life that was planned or you're embarking on a new direction, a “Plan B Life”.

What might be a positive ‘next step’ in your relationship with God? Christmas is a time to celebrate God coming to be with us!

This year, we have two online Christmas services, and we hope you will celebrate Christmas with us at one or both of these online services. Go to http://menlo.church to learn more and find digital invitations which you can send to your friends and let them know when you will be watching!