Sermons
From Menlo Church
Main sermon series and message videos.
Episodes
- The Five Pillars of Effort (Islam) | Let's Be Honest | Phil EuBank 2026-07-05Islam means "submission," and it offers a clear path of five pillars to please God. But even the most devout lives in uncertainty—will my good deeds…
- The Burden of the Law (Judaism) | Let's Be Honest | Phil EuBank 2026-06-28Many people believe that if they just follow the "rules" (The Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule), they will be right with God. We look at the rich…
- Strength Doesn't Have to Be Loud | Father's Day | Matt Summers 2026-06-23The most faithful people in the room are often the ones nobody's talking about. Joseph shows us that strength doesn't require volume; it requires…
- Going Offline | Glitch | Phil EuBank 2026-06-14The ultimate result of the machine world is isolation. We are connected to everyone but known by no one. The series concludes by inviting people to…
- Hardware Glitch | Glitch | MenloMidweek 2026-06-10Welcome back to the Menlo Midweek Podcast! We are in Week 3 of our series, "GLITCH: Being Human in a Machine World." This week, host Matt Summers…
- Hardware Crash | Glitch | Phil EuBank 2026-06-07Burnout is what happens when biology rebels against technology. We ignore our hardware (bodies) to serve the software (productivity). We revisit…
- Infinite Loop | Glitch | Phil EuBank 2026-06-01Anxiety is the mind stuck in a buffering loop. In the Valley, we prize "processing power," so we try to logic our way out of fear. But the peace of…
- Fatal Error | Glitch | Phil EuBank 2026-05-26We live split lives: The Optimized Self (Avatar) vs. The Exhausted Self (Soul). We treat our emotions like "bugs" in the code, things to be patched…
- Baptism Sunday | Phil EuBank 2026-05-17Text Our Team (650) 600-0402 | Connect With Us
- No One Ever Told Me | Mother's Day | Vince & Jo Vitale, Phil & Alyssa EuBank 2026-05-10We want moms to be seen, valued, and know that their work is invaluable. And they are not alone. Text Our Team (650) 600-0402 | Connect With Us
- Digital Thorns | Joey Odom 2026-05-03Text Our Team (650) 600-0402 | Connect With Us
- If You're Real, I Need a Miracle | God, If You're Real | Phil EuBank 2026-04-26Jairus risks his reputation to plead with Jesus. And when all hope seems lost, Jesus still shows up. This message is for those on the edge—wondering…
- God If You're Real, Help Me | God If You're Real... | Matt Summers & Phil EuBank 2026-04-22Welcome back to the Menlo Midweek Podcast! In this episode, Matt Summers and Phil EuBank unpack the raw, honest, and often desperate place where…
- If You're Real, Help Me | God, If You're Real | Phil EuBank 2026-04-19The bleeding woman reaches for Jesus with no words, no plan—just pain. And Jesus stops everything for her. This message speaks to those who are…
- If You're Real Show Me | God, If You're Real | Mark Swarner 2026-04-12Thomas is remembered for his doubt, but maybe he should be remembered for his honesty. Jesus doesn’t scold him—He shows up. This message affirms…
- I Am With You In the Dark | I AM... The God Who Gets Close | Phil EuBank 2026-04-06The women come to the tomb expecting closure. Instead, they meet the risen Christ—alive, personal, and present. The darkest place in history becomes…
- I Am With You In The Garden | I AM | Matt Summers and Vince Vitale 2026-04-01Welcome to a powerful and timely episode of the Menlo Midweek Podcast. This week, host Matt Summers is joined by special guest Vince Vitale to…
- I Am With You In the Garden | I AM... The God Who Gets Close | Vince Vitale | Menlo Church Sermon 2026-03-29In Gethsemane, Jesus prays “not my will, but yours.” Even as God in flesh, He wrestles—and chooses intimacy over escape. This week, we follow Jesus…
- I Am With You At The Table | I Am | Matt Summers and Phil EuBank 2026-03-25Welcome to a very special edition of the Menlo Midweek Podcast! This week, we reach a beautiful and intimate turning point in our series, "I AM: The…
- I Am With You At the Table | I AM... The God Who Gets Close | Phil EuBank 2026-03-22Jesus shares a table with tax collectors, sinners, and doubters. The intimacy of a shared meal breaks down shame and separation. God doesn’t wait…
- I AM With You In The Silence | I AM | Carly O'Rourke and Phil EuBank 2026-03-18Welcome back to the Menlo Midweek Podcast! This week, hosts Phil EuBank and Carly O'Rourke go behind the scenes of our current series, "I AM: The…
- I Am With You In the Silence | I AM... The God Who Gets Close | Phil EuBank 2026-03-15Elijah’s moment on Mount Horeb shows that God isn’t always in the loud, dramatic, or obvious. Sometimes He comes as a whisper. For anyone who feels…
- I Am With You In The Fire | I AM | Tommy Lum and Matt Summers 2026-03-11This week, we continue our "I AM" series by stepping into one of the most iconic stories of the Old Testament: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. When…
- I Am With You In the Fire | I AM... The God Who Gets Close | Matt Summers 2026-03-08Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego weren't delivered from the furnace—but in it. The fourth figure in the fire reminds us that God’s nearness isn’t…
- I AM With You In The Fight | I AM | Matt Summers and Brett Koerten. 2026-03-04This week on Menlo Midweek, we dive into the second installment of our "I AM" series, focusing on the powerful promise: I am with you in the fight.…
- I Am With You In the Fight | I AM... The God Who Gets Close | Phil EuBank 2026-03-01Jacob’s story at the riverbank is not about winning—it’s about being seen. God shows up in the form of a wrestling match, not a throne room.…
- I Am With You in the Desert | I AM... The God Who Gets Close | Phil EuBank 2026-02-22God calls Moses from a burning bush—not in Egypt, not in the promised land, but in the desert of exile and shame. God introduces Himself not with…
- Love is Holy, Including Intimacy | Love Is... | Phil EuBank 2026-02-15Our world treats sex like a product or a secret shame. But God created it as covenant glue, a powerful and sacred act that shapes souls, not just…
- Love is Worth Waiting For | Love Is... | Jevon Washington 2026-02-08Many treat dating as trial-and-error shopping for “the one.” But Scripture frames it as a process of discernment, boundaries, and patience. Ruth and…
- For the Bay 5K is Coming! | Mobilize Love | Christian Huang, Matt Summers, Mark Morinishi 2026-02-04Christian from Mobilize Love swings by to chat through the amazing impact Mobilize Love is making in the city, and now on the peninsula. We get to…
- Love is More Than a Feeling | Love is... | Phil EuBank 2026-02-01Love is… is a series for anyone who’s ever asked, “What even is love anymore?” Culture says love is chemistry, a feeling, or a quick swipe. But God…
- Perfect Kids | PERFCT | Phil EuBank 2026-01-25What if your identity was never something you had to earn? In the final week of the PERFCT series, we explore what it means to live as God’s…
- Perfect Parents | PERFCT | Matt Summers, Mark Morinishi 2026-01-21This week we are diving into how to be perfect parents - and how connection is central to heart of parenting. We chat parenting in different stages,…
- Perfect Marriage | PERFCT | Phil EuBank 2026-01-11Genesis gives us a picture of marriage not as a fairytale, but as a holy partnership. We’ll look at the call to “leave and cleave,” and how modern…
- Perfect Family | PERFCT | Phil EuBank 2026-01-04David’s family was blessed and broken, marked by spiritual calling and generational dysfunction. This week unpacks how family legacy doesn’t have to…
- Come All Ye Faithless | Christmas Eve Message | Phil EuBank 2025-12-24This Christmas Eve we see how the arrive of Christmas pulls it all together. Jesus came not just to confirm the beliefs of the devout—but to awaken…
- Come All Ye Lonely | Come All Ye Faithless | Mark Swarner, Menlo Park Campus Pastor 2025-12-21The shepherds were nobodies. Unseen. Uninvited. And yet they’re the first ones God sends the birth announcement to. Mark Swarner, our Menlo Park…
- Come All Ye Anxious | Come All Ye Faithless | Menlo Church Message 2025-12-14Joseph’s world is thrown into chaos by Mary’s pregnancy—and his plan is to fix it quietly. But God invites him into peace not by solving everything,…
- Come All Ye Joyless | Come All Ye Faithless | Phil EuBank 2025-12-07The birth announcement to Mary includes joy—but it also includes cost. This week we explore the emotional disorientation of carrying a call from God…
- Come All Ye Hopeless | Come All Ye Faithless | Dr. Jo Vitale 2025-11-30The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many they feel heavy—filled with unmet expectations, quiet pain, or spiritual drift. The good news?…
- They're Still Worth It | Hope for Everyone | Phil EuBank 2025-11-23In the parable of the prodigal son, the father doesn’t waste the waiting. He’s doing what faithful love does—watching the road, preparing the house,…
- Don't Stop Believing | Hope for Everyone | Phil EuBank 2025-11-16For over 150 years, Menlo Church has been part of something bigger than itself—generation after generation choosing to invest in hope they might…
- Angry About Grace | Numb and Numb-er | Phil EuBank 2025-11-09In Jonah 4, we meet a bitter prophet and a compassionate God. Jonah is angry that God cares too much, and if we’re honest, we’ve been there, too.…
- In the Belly of the Beast | Numb and Numb-er | Jevon Washington 2025-10-26Jonah 2 is raw and poetic—a cry from the depths. It reminds us that rock bottom isn’t the end of the story; it’s often the place of clarity. This…
- Sleeping Through the Storm | Numb and Numb-er | Phil EuBank 2025-10-19Jonah wasn’t just running from a mission; he was running from feeling. He was numb to Nineveh, bitter toward mercy, and disengaged from his calling.…
- Thomas Wasn't Wrong | Benefit of the Doubt | Scott Palmbush 2025-09-28We live in an age of unraveling—where inherited faith is being deconstructed, institutions are distrusted, and certainty is rare. But maybe doubt…
- Annual Congregational Meeting Q&A | Phil EuBank, Dawn Hogh, Mark Morinishi 2025-09-21In this special episode of the podcast, Phil and Dawn walk us through some of the big picture questions around the Annual Congregational Meeting…
- Waging Peace: Bringing Hope to a World at War | Phil EuBank 2025-09-21In this message, we dive into the increasing polarization of our world, the loss of our cultural “third places,” and the way outrage has become a…
- Stay A While | The Art of Showing Up | Phil EuBank 2025-09-14In a world that’s always looking for the next best thing—next job, next city, next community—God invites His people to plant themselves. In Jeremiah…
- Making Room at the Table | The Art of Showing Up | Phil EuBank 2025-09-07Jesus' ministry was defined by the table. He made outsiders insiders and used meals to teach grace. We’ll explore Luke 14:12–24 and the radical…
- Interruptible | Art of Showing Up | Mark Swarner 2025-08-31Jesus never seemed in a hurry, even when crowds demanded His attention. Drawing from the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37), we’ll unpack how formation…
- Calling Is Greater Than Comfort | Art of Showing Up | Phil EuBank 2025-08-24The most powerful way to reflect the heart of Jesus isn't through grand gestures—it's through presence. This series walks through key moments in…
- Letting God Take the Lead | Foreign Faith | Phil EuBank 2025-08-17Before Israel ever faced the Red Sea, God made His presence and leadership unmistakable. In the wilderness, a pillar of cloud guided them by day and…
- It's Never Too Late to Turn Back | Foreign Faith | Phil EuBank 2025-08-10In the wilderness, Israel grumbled, rebelled, and doubted—but God still provided manna. This week reminds us that failure isn’t final. God meets us…
- When We Lead Ourselves | Foreign Faith | Matt Summers 2025-08-03While Moses is meeting with God, Israel panics and builds the golden calf. We all know what it feels like to get tired of waiting—for answers,…
- Lost and Stuck | Foreign Faith | Phil EuBank 2025-07-27Israel thought Egypt was behind them—until they hit a dead end at the Red Sea. When we’re trapped between fear and faith, it’s easy to think God has…
- Why Would A Loving Father Sacrifice His Son? | Inspired and Uncomfortable | Phil EuBank 2025-07-20At the center of Christianity is a powerful mystery: why would God send His Son to die? In this message, we explore the true meaning of the…
- Why Does God Choose Some and Not Others | Inspired and Uncomfortable | Phil EuBank 2025-07-13The Bible is filled with stories of God choosing specific people, nations, or paths—Abraham, Israel, Mary, Paul. But is divine election unfair? This…
- Does the Bible Support Slavery? | Inspired and Uncomfortable | Phil EuBank 2025-06-22Slavery is one of the most difficult and often misunderstood topics in the Bible. In this message, we explore the historical and cultural context of…
- dAdvice: Wisdom from the Trenches | Brett, Monte, Ben, Scott, Matt, Jr, Tim, Angel, Mark 2025-06-17We play pass the question with 8 dad's on our staff chatting through some of the though topics about being a dad while taking turns asking for and…
- dAdvice: Wisdom from the Trenches | Bryant, Karim, Paul, Ben, Phil 2025-06-15Join us for a conversation with a group of fathers from different backgrounds and at different stages of life and parenting. No matter what emotions…
- Casting Your Cares | Sound Mind | Aisha Dozie, Jevon Washington, Mark Morinishi 2025-06-11We close out our Sound Mind series with unpacking anxiety and trauma while giving clear steps to make positive changes and hold fast to peace.…
- Casting Your Cares | Sound Mind | Jevon Washington 2025-06-08Are you carrying stress, anxiety, or emotional burdens that feel too heavy to bear? In this powerful message, we dive into 1 Peter 5:7 and explore…
- Carrying Peace | Sound Mind | Phil EuBank 2025-06-01Jesus speaks of a peace He imparts to us, one that the world cannot give. This message will delve into the nature of this divine peace and how it…
- Living With Fear | Sound Mind | Phil EuBank 2025-05-27The " Sound Mind " series explores how the way of Jesus can integrate our mental, physical, and spiritual together in healthy and healing wholeness.…
- Spiritual Bath | Weird Church | Phil EuBank 2025-05-18What does baptism really mean, and why is it such an important step in the Christian faith? In this sermon, we explore the significance of baptism…
- Body and Blood | Weird Church | Dr. Jo Vitale 2025-05-04Dr. Jo Vitale leads us this morning to explore what communion really means—or why churches pass around bread and juice on Sundays? In this message,…
- Mountain View Movement | Menlo Podcasts | Matt Summers, Jennifer Blatnik, Phil EuBank 2025-05-01Ministry at a multisite church like Menlo comes with constant movement - join us as Phil EuBanks leads a conversation about the shifting of roles…
- Christian Karaoke | Weird Church | Dr. Jo Vitale 2025-04-27Dr. Jo Vitale leads is in a message about how worship is our weapon for a worrying world. Explore why Christians sing together in worship and how it…
- Easter Message | Cost of Connections | Phil EuBank 2025-04-20This Easter we remember though He was fully God, Jesus humbled Himself to become human, enduring suffering and death on the cross. But death wasn’t…
- Last Minute Leaps | Cost of Connections | Phil EuBank, Alisha Gibson, Mark Morinishi 2025-04-15This week Alisha Gibson joins us to shed some insight on how to care for people who feel like they don't deserve forgiveness, Phil expands on what…
- Last-Minute Leaps | Cost of Connections | Phil EuBank 2025-04-13Today we’re exploring one of the most powerful moments in Scripture—Jesus’ interaction with the thief on the cross. This encounter reveals the…
- The Cost of Experiencing Glory | Cost of Connections | Jevon Washington 2025-04-06The raising of Lazarus showcases Jesus’ authority over death and offers a powerful message of hope and resurrection for all believers. What are the…
- The Cost of Following Jesus | Cost of Connections | Sunday Sermon Message 2025-03-30The rich young ruler’s encounter with Jesus emphasizes the cost of discipleship. We explore what it means to follow Jesus with our whole hearts,…
- Choosing the Better Part | Cost of Connections | Scott Palmbush 2025-03-23Mary and Martha’s story in Luke 10:38-42 reveals the tension between serving and surrendering to Jesus. We often find ourselves choosing one over…
- Thirst for Truth | Cost of Connections | Phil EuBank 2025-03-02Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well, offering her living water that quenches her deepest thirst. This encounter reveals the transformative…
- Counter-Cultural Community | The Formation Machine | Brett Koerten 2025-02-23In the final week, we will focus on the role of the church as a counter-cultural community. Living as a creative minority will inform our…
- Counter-Formation | The Formation Machine | Phil EuBank 2025-02-16We’ll delve into the importance of spiritual practices in resisting cultural pressures and being formed by Christ. We'll discuss practices such as…
- Rise Against Hunger Recap | Tim Wong, Ray Buchanan 2025-02-12We get the honor to sit down with the founder of Rise Against Hunger , Ray Buchanan, to talk about how it got started, how Menlo has been a…
- Culture's Curriculum | The Formation Machine | Phil EuBank 2025-02-09We live in a culture that feels like the terms and service agreement; we don’t read it before we accept it, and before we know it…it’s too late to…