The Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes Estates

How often do laughter and fear go together? Laughter and tears? As it turns out, pretty often. This week, we’re examining two unusual birth stories in the Bible that elicited tears, fears and yes— laughter. Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he continues our Advent “The Hopes and Tears of All the Years” Sermon Series with his “Tears and Fears.”

Christmas and the Advent season is a time of dreaming and hoping. Long before the wishlists and coveted gifts, one dream was fulfilled-- in the least expected way. This week, Michael is talking about dreams, predictions, disappointment, and fulfillment. Join us as we begin Advent with Michael Moorhead's Sermon "When Dreams Don't Come True."

Christmas and the Advent season is a time of dreaming and hoping. Long before the wishlists and coveted gifts, one dream was fulfilled-- in the least expected way. This week, Michael is talking about dreams, predictions, disappointment, and fulfillment. Join us as we begin Advent with Michael Moorhead's Sermon "When Dreams Don't Come True."

We're kicking off Thanksgiving week with a special service focused on, of course, gratitude. It may seem simple or even predictable, but before the football and the mashed potatoes, the sales and the pies, we invite you to take some time to listen and reflect on this week's sermon from Rev. Dr. David D. Young. Hopefully, it'll send you into the Thanksgiving week with the "Gratitude Attitude" as yo...

We're kicking off Thanksgiving week with a special service focused on, of course, gratitude. It may seem simple or even predictable, but before the football and the mashed potatoes, the sales and the pies, we invite you to take some time to listen and reflect on this week's sermon from Rev. Dr. David D. Young. Hopefully, it'll send you into the Thanksgiving week with the "Gratitude Attitude" as yo...

"Jesus took a towel..." The image of Jesus washing the disciples' feet is one that many Christians are familiar with. This week, Rev. Dr. David D. Younguses that familiar example to provide insight into Christlike leadership, and how leading --and serving-- are two of the many gifts with which we have been gifts God. Join us for Rev. Dr. David D. Young's sermon "They Also Serve who Lead" as we con...

"Jesus took a towel..." The image of Jesus washing the disciples' feet is one that many Christians are familiar with. This week, Rev. Dr. David D. Younguses that familiar example to provide insight into Christlike leadership, and how leading --and serving-- are two of the many gifts with which we have been gifts God. Join us for Rev. Dr. David D. Young's sermon "They Also Serve who Lead" as we con...

This week, we're digging deep into giving, talking about tithes, why they're challenging, and what they really mean. Join us as we continue our "A Season of Growth" Stewardship Series with Rev. Dr. David D. Young's sermon "The Circle of Life."

This week, we're digging deep into giving, talking about tithes, why they're challenging, and what they really mean. Join us as we continue our "A Season of Growth" Stewardship Series with Rev. Dr. David D. Young's sermon "The Circle of Life."

Before you begin this week’s sermon, we invite you to take a few moments to consider those teachers who have made a profound impact on your life and your faith. They may have been teachers in a traditional setting— a classroom, a seminar, a Bible Study— or they have taught you something in passing. Keep them in your mind as you hear Rev. Dr. David D. Young’s sermon “Reaching with Teaching,” and yo...

Before you begin this week’s sermon, we invite you to take a few moments to consider those teachers who have made a profound impact on your life and your faith. They may have been teachers in a traditional setting— a classroom, a seminar, a Bible Study— or they have taught you something in passing. Keep them in your mind as you hear Rev. Dr. David D. Young’s sermon “Reaching with Teaching,” and yo...

This sermon begins a season that might truly be our most important ever as a community of Faith. Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young and Michael Moorhead as they begin our Stewardship Sermon Series-- "A Season of Growth." David Young kicks us off with his sermon "Growing in Giving," followed by a short, honest conversation with Michael about the power of generosity to truly change lives.

This sermon begins a season that might truly be our most important ever as a community of Faith. Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young and Michael Moorhead as they begin our Stewardship Sermon Series-- "A Season of Growth." David Young kicks us off with his sermon "Growing in Giving," followed by a short, honest conversation with Michael about the power of generosity to truly change lives.

Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he wraps up our Fall Sermon Series in this special Online Worship Experience considering the role of vulnerability and flexibility in our faith lives.

Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he wraps up our Fall Sermon Series in this special Online Worship Experience considering the role of vulnerability and flexibility in our faith lives.

To put it in a nutshell... How many of us have heard that saying, or used it ourselves? Indeed, it's one of the most popular figures of speech, and for good reason! The short and sweet version is a tempting proposition. But if we look a little closer, we'll find that in truth, the only thing that fits in a nutshell is, well-- a nut. Join Michaelas he shares his sermon "Never Mind the Nutshell."

To put it in a nutshell... How many of us have heard that saying, or used it ourselves? Indeed, it's one of the most popular figures of speech, and for good reason! The short and sweet version is a tempting proposition. But if we look a little closer, we'll find that in truth, the only thing that fits in a nutshell is, well-- a nut. Join Michaelas he shares his sermon "Never Mind the Nutshell."

Imagine if you had all the money you could ever need-- and then just a little more. Would you feel full? Could you taste completeness? Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young in this special World Communion Sunday Sermon where he challenges us to consider how we taste completeness-- not just for ourselves, or our church community, but for all of God's people.

Imagine if you had all the money you could ever need-- and then just a little more. Would you feel full? Could you taste completeness? Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young in this special World Communion Sunday Sermon where he challenges us to consider how we taste completeness-- not just for ourselves, or our church community, but for all of God's people.

We're continuing on in our "Finding Fullness and Wholeness as a Family of Faith" Sermon Series with this week's sermon "Purpose vs. Preservation." Join us as Rev. Dr. David D. Young challenges us to to consider our "wilderness wanderings" times of uncertainty and transition and how faithful following might be more important than seeking security.

We're continuing on in our "Finding Fullness and Wholeness as a Family of Faith" Sermon Series with this week's sermon "Purpose vs. Preservation." Join us as Rev. Dr. David D. Young challenges us to to consider our "wilderness wanderings" times of uncertainty and transition and how faithful following might be more important than seeking security.

"When there is no vision, the people perish..." So ends our first Scripture reading, and so begins this week’s sermon. There are many approaches to the future— which will we choose as a community of faith? Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he talks about hope, vision, and a filled future in this week's sermon "Envisioning a Filled Future."

"When there is no vision, the people perish..." So ends our first Scripture reading, and so begins this week’s sermon. There are many approaches to the future— which will we choose as a community of faith? Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he talks about hope, vision, and a filled future in this week's sermon "Envisioning a Filled Future."

When was the last time you celebrated the day? Not for any special reason-- a birthday, an anniversary, a promotion... when was the last time you truly celebrated just being here? If it has been a while, you're not alone. This week, we're talking about how true celebration brings us closer to God-- join us as David shares his sermon "Putting the Wow in Now."

When was the last time you celebrated the day? Not for any special reason-- a birthday, an anniversary, a promotion... when was the last time you truly celebrated just being here? If it has been a while, you're not alone. This week, we're talking about how true celebration brings us closer to God-- join us as David shares his sermon "Putting the Wow in Now."