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Hope for the Shepherds | Hope is Born | Sermon Message
This week, we continue our Advent series, Hope is Born, by exploring the remarkable story of the shepherds. These ordinary workers experienced an extraordinary encounter that forever changed their lives-and offers us a timeless lesson: We can find the remarkable in our routine.
Through their story, we’ll discover how God chooses the humble and unexpected to be His witnesses, breaking into their ordinary night with an extraordinary message of hope and joy. Just like the shepherds, we are invited to open our eyes to God’s work in our everyday lives.
🙌 Key Takeaways:
God meets us in the middle of our routines and reveals His glory.
Meaningful moments require movement-don’t stay stuck in your comfort zone.
The shepherds’ story reminds us that God’s love reaches all, no matter how ordinary we may feel.
🎄 Join us as we reflect on how the shepherds’ journey can inspire us to see the extraordinary in our own lives this Christmas season.
📖 Scripture Reference: Luke 2:8-20
🙏 Join the Conversation: How can you find the remarkable in your routine this week?
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this message of hope!
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🌟 For more information, visit menlo.church.
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Hope for Joseph | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Brett Koerten, Mark Morinishi
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This week we are gifted Hallmark Christmas movie recommendations from our resident expert Brett Koerten as well as insights into Joseph and finding hope when life makes hope hard to find. Text Us: (650)600-0402 Next Steps Looking to take your faith journey deeper? Here are some great next steps: Need Prayer or Have Questions? Text us at (650) 600-0402. Download this week’s sermon study guide: S...
Hope for Joseph | Hope is Born | Menlo Church Live Stream
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Even in Joseph’s initial attempts to break off the engagement, he was trying to save Mary’s reputation and future. Then, when he had his own angelic visit he was willing to put his expectations aside to pursue God’s call on his life and protection for his wife. Joseph is a shadow of the greater protection God offered to us by leaving Heaven to experience what we deserve to redeem mankind. This ...
Hope for Mary | Menlo Midweek | Matt Summers, Josh Robertson, Mark Morinishi
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This week Matt Summers, Campus Pastor at our Mountain View Campus, and Josh Robertson, Campus Pastor at Saratoga, join us to dive deeper into the story of Mary, talk about childhood memories, the Sears Wish Lish Book, and the immaculate conception. Text Us: (650)600-0402 Support Hope for Everyone Thank you for your generosity! Support Menlo Church’s mission to reach 3% of the Bay Area with the ...
Hope for Mary | Hope is Born | Menlo Church Message
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Mary’s faith and willingness to serve God exemplify a heart ready to embrace God’s plan, despite uncertainties. Guest Speaker Cheryl Fletcher shares Mary's story to encourage us to say "yes" to God’s calling in our lives. What are the times in your life where you pursued God in the face of uncertainty? If you believed that God had your best in mind, what would you change about your life to live...
Choosing Joy over Comparison | Menlo Midweek | Aishe Dozie, Tim Wong, Mark Morinishi
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Choosing Joy over Comparison | Menlo Midweek | Aishe Dozie, Tim Wong, Mark Morinishi
Choosing Joy over Comparison | For The Bay | Jay Kim
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Choosing Joy over Comparison | For The Bay | Jay Kim
Choosing Staying over Going | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
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Choosing Staying over Going | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
Choosing Staying over Going | For the Bay | Menlo Church Message
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Choosing Staying over Going | For the Bay | Menlo Church Message
Choosing Trust over Fear | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
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Choosing Trust over Fear | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
Choosing Trust over Fear | For the Bay | Menlo Church Message
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Choosing Trust over Fear | For the Bay | Menlo Church Message
Choosing Neighbors over Naysayers | Menlo Midweek | Jevon Washington, Mark Morinishi
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Choosing Neighbors over Naysayers | Menlo Midweek | Jevon Washington, Mark Morinishi
Choosing Neighbors Over Naysayers | For The Bay | Menlo Church Sermon Message
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Choosing Neighbors Over Naysayers | For The Bay | Menlo Church Sermon Message
Choosing For Over Against | Menlo Midweek | Jevon Washington, Aisha Dozie, Mark Morinishi
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Choosing For Over Against | Menlo Midweek | Jevon Washington, Aisha Dozie, Mark Morinishi
Choosing for Over Against | For the Bay | Menlo Church Sermon Message
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Choosing for Over Against | For the Bay | Menlo Church Sermon Message
Joining the Family | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Rachelle Summers, Mark Morinishi
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Joining the Family | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Rachelle Summers, Mark Morinishi
Joining the Family | Baptism Sunday| Phil EuBank
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Joining the Family | Baptism Sunday| Phil EuBank
Baptism Informational Video
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Baptism Informational Video
Hope Fueled | Menlo Midweek Podcast | Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
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Hope Fueled | Menlo Midweek Podcast | Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
Hope Fueled | Hope for Everyone | Sermon Message
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Hope Fueled | Hope for Everyone | Sermon Message
Preparing to be Generous | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
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Preparing to be Generous | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
Hope Forged | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Aishe Dozie, Mark Morinishi
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Hope Forged | Menlo Midweek | Phil EuBank, Aishe Dozie, Mark Morinishi
Finding Your Church | Hope for Everyone | Carol Carnevale
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Finding Your Church | Hope for Everyone | Carol Carnevale
Hope Forged | Hope for Everyone | Sermon Message
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Hope Forged | Hope for Everyone | Sermon Message
Hope Favored | Menlo Midweek | Rachelle Summers, Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
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Hope Favored | Menlo Midweek | Rachelle Summers, Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
Hope Favored | Hope For Everyone | Menlo Church Message
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Hope Favored | Hope For Everyone | Menlo Church Message
Hope Amongst Loss | Hope for Everyone | Gonzo & Lisa Jacquez
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Hope Amongst Loss | Hope for Everyone | Gonzo & Lisa Jacquez
Hope Found | Menlo Midweek Podcast | Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
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Hope Found | Menlo Midweek Podcast | Phil EuBank, Mark Morinishi
Hope Found | Hope for Everyone | Menlo Church Sunday Message
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Hope Found | Hope for Everyone | Menlo Church Sunday Message

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @damonemontez
    @damonemontez Місяць тому

    🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗- 🤗 🤗 🤗

  • @AustinPittman-w2t
    @AustinPittman-w2t Місяць тому

    Praise Jesus ❤

  • @PAS_2020
    @PAS_2020 Місяць тому

    Dropped in to see how things are going. Sat in Menlo Park Pres. for 8 years. Never prepared for what 2024 has brought to America. Was wondering if there could be change and could come back. Oh well. Things are rather urgent. At least go vote.

  • @YangLiu-fx9yn
    @YangLiu-fx9yn 2 місяці тому

    I felt peaceful in Menlo Church yesterday. Thank you. ❤ from San Jose.

  • @SharonShamikoLee
    @SharonShamikoLee 2 місяці тому

    It is not the building that we can worship God, but the people who is the church that can reached out to the non Jesus followers. If you just buy a piece of land and put a large tent like circus de solei, (which is cheaper) that could work better. It is the attitude of the people that should be warm and approaching to the new that will reach out to the newbies. No matter where you are in an environment, in the end, it is the people's spirit that reach out to the newbies that will work in the long run. Maybe you need to put your hope in GOD first and set your priorities right. Not to put it in the building but in the hearts of people that matter. When you greet each other - greet with sincerity and not fake smiles! And that is the truth of the matter with Menlo.

  • @jalovejoy
    @jalovejoy 2 місяці тому

    I love Rachelle‘s vision to better accommodate ministry to youth and families, and I’d love to see all of those things happen. And I know those things are really just the tip of the iceberg, and that many improvements are also needed to prepare for welcoming and accommodating the needs of other demographics. For instance, when I attended the Mountain View campus, after my husband had his stroke, there really wasn’t a place for me to help him in the bathroom. I ended up taking him in the women’s bathroom a couple of times, but, because there is no handicapped stall, we had to leave the stall door open, and hope that no one would come into the bathroom until we were finished. It became so stressful for my husband that he decided he didn’t want to do church in person anymore. We thanked God that online church was an option, but it didn’t really leave the door open for us to benefit from the encouragement of regularly seeing people in person. Since then, my husband has passed away, and I now live nearer to the Saratoga campus, where I attend, but I know there are others in need of handicapped facilities in the Mountain View area. I am very grateful that our church is taking on the “hope for everyone” project. I look forward to seeing all of our campuses better equipped to welcome families with youth and children, as well as families and individuals with needs like ours.

  • @amyrobe3744
    @amyrobe3744 2 місяці тому

    This is great! Is there a version with lyrics written on the screen?

  • @SuzyDeLine
    @SuzyDeLine 2 місяці тому

    Great, thought provoking. Thank you.

  • @rooted9287
    @rooted9287 2 місяці тому

    So his parents named him Jeff in China… I guess

  • @Yrstruly847
    @Yrstruly847 2 місяці тому

    I got baptized today ❤❤

  • @ThomasRialan
    @ThomasRialan 2 місяці тому

    I'm always a bit sad when the singing section doesn't get uploaded :-(

    • @MenloChurch
      @MenloChurch Місяць тому

      Hey Thomas, the singing and music gets uploaded every week with the live stream. You can find them all on our channel!

  • @SharonShamikoLee
    @SharonShamikoLee 2 місяці тому

    yes on David Kim!

  • @khpickleball
    @khpickleball 3 місяці тому

  • @mariogarrido5916
    @mariogarrido5916 3 місяці тому

    Such a true statement, the lord and Jesus Christ are strong for us. Amen🙏❤️

  • @siouxspur
    @siouxspur 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful Testimony. GOD fills the holes in our hearts

  • @Colombianblowclub
    @Colombianblowclub 3 місяці тому

    I was a non believer hated my mom for going to church… 20 years later i came across some drugs and was addicted and trying to find my myself by going to church…. Good thing is im a believer but im still need help…

  • @SharonShamikoLee
    @SharonShamikoLee 3 місяці тому

    Of coure we accept you Mark! You are great!

  • @SharonShamikoLee
    @SharonShamikoLee 3 місяці тому

    Amazing sermon Cheryl. We are chosen by Jesus and we should not be entitled but be grateful! Thank you for this message.

  • @markmorinishi
    @markmorinishi 3 місяці тому

    🎉

  • @conniehooks4647
    @conniehooks4647 3 місяці тому

    Ohhhh God bless you ✝️✝️✝️

  • @SuzyDeLine
    @SuzyDeLine 3 місяці тому

    I’d love to use the life journey templates… can’t find that link on the site…

  • @CharlotteZiems
    @CharlotteZiems 3 місяці тому

    Is there a link to the handout?

  • @sukhlalsingh3047
    @sukhlalsingh3047 3 місяці тому

    Great,Amen

  • @SuzyDeLine
    @SuzyDeLine 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic as always, A - great co-host energy!

  • @MatthewRyther
    @MatthewRyther 3 місяці тому

    I live life by the spirit

  • @MatthewRyther
    @MatthewRyther 3 місяці тому

    I'm a follower of Jesus

  • @danieldomiense196
    @danieldomiense196 4 місяці тому

    wow! that's cool! I'm from Brazil and got excited to know the city all this happened.

    • @MenloChurch
      @MenloChurch 3 місяці тому

      Yooo that is awesome!!!

  • @winedivadenny
    @winedivadenny 4 місяці тому

    The movement does not happen without Jesus. Not Donald Trump or the power-hungry leaders of the so called "churches" following Trump

  • @markmorinishi
    @markmorinishi 4 місяці тому

    shape and transform!

  • @BibleChatAi
    @BibleChatAi 4 місяці тому

    Powerful sermon, Josh! Love the supplemental podcast content, as usual. Thanks guys!

  • @kenwiens2127
    @kenwiens2127 4 місяці тому

    Hey Josh, I’m glad you’re here with us. I especially resonate with your message of loading our communication with a central message that brings us into alignment with God’s intentions for us at that very moment; and when we can’t find the right words the Holy Spirit groans with us and helps us in our weakness.

  • @TheNannakim
    @TheNannakim 4 місяці тому

    And Hes got his work cut out for Himself. But He and only He can do it

  • @MA-un4qo
    @MA-un4qo 4 місяці тому

    I don't believe God is interested so much in saving lives for political reasons as He is in saving souls for Himself. Maybe a Saul moment?

  • @susancrittenden1559
    @susancrittenden1559 4 місяці тому

    Kingdom people are strengthened by each other. It is a part of our religion. It is NOT a part of Eastern religion.

  • @rayhickey6455
    @rayhickey6455 4 місяці тому

    Yes

  • @TicoriBurns
    @TicoriBurns 5 місяців тому

    Amen❤️✝️🙏🏾

  • @SuzyDeLine
    @SuzyDeLine 5 місяців тому

    Thank you 🙏

  • @kevinkiripeterson1316
    @kevinkiripeterson1316 5 місяців тому

    Love it! The joy from everyone there is contagious. More singing! All glory to Jesus. 🙏😍🙏

  • @jalovejoy
    @jalovejoy 5 місяців тому

    This is a totally subjective perspective, but I seem to languish behind more “cautious” drivers in the mid-lower-peninsula area (Palo Alto, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Atherton). And seem to have to dodge more “carefree“ drivers in the South/East Bay areas. 🤷‍♀️

  • @SuzyDeLine
    @SuzyDeLine 5 місяців тому

    Watching from Porto - thanks for posting this!

  • @Jenxdavis
    @Jenxdavis 5 місяців тому

    Listening at work and I’m 🥹😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️ I know that is tough, but what a beautiful story. Thank you God for this beautiful testimony 🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing!!

    • @MenloChurch
      @MenloChurch 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for listening!!

  • @willarthur5788
    @willarthur5788 5 місяців тому

    These two invited me to church on Easter Sunday, 1983. I wasn't going to go, but somehow ended up there. It was Saratoga Presbyterian then. My life has never been the same since. I thank God everyday for what's He's done and is still doing and for these two who cared for me in my raw state at that time.

    • @MenloChurch
      @MenloChurch 5 місяців тому

      Wowww such an amazing story! Thank you for sharing!

  • @mountains889
    @mountains889 5 місяців тому

    Denver Broncos owner

  • @rubymikulencak4509
    @rubymikulencak4509 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Mark for your thoughtful questions that leads to Phil clarifying things in the Sunday sermon. Phil really appreciated your thoughts on exegetical and expositional reading of Scripture and preaching

  • @SuzyDeLine
    @SuzyDeLine 5 місяців тому

    Ahhh thx for shout out

  • @markmorinishi
    @markmorinishi 6 місяців тому

    😮

  • @SuzyDeLine
    @SuzyDeLine 6 місяців тому

    As to the listening part... this has been the most helpful thought I have ever heard.... Being listened to is so close to being loved that for most people can't tell the difference - David Augsburger

  • @SuzyDeLine
    @SuzyDeLine 6 місяців тому

    So loved all the pint sized Hallelujahs in the room. This series has been SO helpful. (the link to the resource guide is broken - I'd love a pdf version of the refridgerator magnet!

  • @trishcalv1186
    @trishcalv1186 6 місяців тому

    Many people have their hackles up still with factual information. Many people can't face they are wrong.

  • @trishcalv1186
    @trishcalv1186 6 місяців тому

    🎉❤Congratulations!!!✝️🙏🙏🙏