The Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes Estates

Are you thirsty? How much water do you drink in a day? What about your soul— how do you replenish it… and with what? Join us as we hear the story of Jesus at the well and listen closely as he speaks of water— not just for the physical body, but for something much more significant. Rev. Dr. David D. Young continues our Lenten “Journeying with Christ” Sermon Series with his Sermon “I Am the Living W...

When Jesus said "I am the Light of the World," did he mean his world? Our world? Our personal world, full of the communities and people we know and love? Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he continues our "Journeying with Christ" Sermon Series and examines Jesus' statement "I Am the Light of the World."

When Jesus said "I am the Light of the World," did he mean his world? Our world? Our personal world, full of the communities and people we know and love? Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he continues our "Journeying with Christ" Sermon Series and examines Jesus' statement "I Am the Light of the World."

Today we begin a Lenten Sermon Series entitled “Journeying with Christ” as we explore the “I am” statements of Jesus. The writer of John’s gospel lifts up these statements to connect the identity of Jesus with God. Seven identities are given and we will consider a different one each Sunday as we lead up to Easter and the words “I am the resurrection and the life.” For today we will look at bread a...

Today we begin a Lenten Sermon Series entitled “Journeying with Christ” as we explore the “I am” statements of Jesus. The writer of John’s gospel lifts up these statements to connect the identity of Jesus with God. Seven identities are given and we will consider a different one each Sunday as we lead up to Easter and the words “I am the resurrection and the life.” For today we will look at bread a...

If God can change God’s mind, why can’t we? Jeremiah visits us today with precisely this question. A prophet for almost fifty years, Jeremiah was at various times beaten, arrested and thrown in prison. Listen as he explains how the fall of Israel showed him that God was capable of change and challenges us to consider what that means for us today.

If God can change God’s mind, why can’t we? Jeremiah visits us today with precisely this question. A prophet for almost fifty years, Jeremiah was at various times beaten, arrested and thrown in prison. Listen as he explains how the fall of Israel showed him that God was capable of change and challenges us to consider what that means for us today.

Over one hundred years after the teachings of Hosea and Amos, the prophet Jeremiah was still urging the people of Israel to change and follow God. Thousands of years later-- are we much different? From the grumpy old prophet Jeremiah to Winnie the Pooh falling down the stairs on his head-- bump, bump, bump, Rev. Dr. David D. Young shows us how "Rethinking Your Way" is much more possible-- and impo...

Over one hundred years after the teachings of Hosea and Amos, the prophet Jeremiah was still urging the people of Israel to change and follow God. Thousands of years later-- are we much different? From the grumpy old prophet Jeremiah to Winnie the Pooh falling down the stairs on his head-- bump, bump, bump, Rev. Dr. David D. Young shows us how "Rethinking Your Way" is much more possible-- and impo...

Hosea is visiting us from the eighth century to talk about “Affairs and Affirmations.” Why did God call him to marry a harlot? How can joy and anguish coexist— in marriage, and in other covenants? How can God love the sinner? Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as the prophet Hosea for this week’s sermon to find out.

Hosea is visiting us from the eighth century to talk about “Affairs and Affirmations.” Why did God call him to marry a harlot? How can joy and anguish coexist— in marriage, and in other covenants? How can God love the sinner? Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as the prophet Hosea for this week’s sermon to find out.

Life can be ...messy. We seem to have a way of getting ourselves into messy situations. From breaking promises to telling secrets, each of these brings us further from our covenant with God. Drawing on the teachings of the prophet Hosea, Michael Moorhead shows us that this isn't all that new.

Life can be ...messy. We seem to have a way of getting ourselves into messy situations. From breaking promises to telling secrets, each of these brings us further from our covenant with God. Drawing on the teachings of the prophet Hosea, Michael Moorhead shows us that this isn't all that new.

Last week, we heard ABOUT Amos, and this week, we're hearing FROM Amos. Yes, Amos himself is here to tell us more about his message and the society he lived in. And, more importantly-- how his world mirrors ours. Join us as Amos (portrayed by Rev. Dr. David D. Young) shares his sermon “I’ve Got Some Bad News and Good News.”

Last week, we heard ABOUT Amos, and this week, we're hearing FROM Amos. Yes, Amos himself is here to tell us more about his message and the society he lived in. And, more importantly-- how his world mirrors ours. Join us as Amos (portrayed by Rev. Dr. David D. Young) shares his sermon “I’ve Got Some Bad News and Good News.”

What does an old movie scene about a rotting fish in a car have to do with the prophets of the Old Testament? More than you might think... Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he begins our Winter Sermon Series "Grumpy Old Men" with his sermon "Wow, That Really Stinks."

What does an old movie scene about a rotting fish in a car have to do with the prophets of the Old Testament? More than you might think... Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he begins our Winter Sermon Series "Grumpy Old Men" with his sermon "Wow, That Really Stinks."

Happy New Year? ... really? After the year we've had, what usually has an exclamation point is followed by a big question mark. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and a divisive election cycle, 2020 has left us feeling tired and worn out. But hard times are not unprecedented-- not in the Bible, and not in our lifetimes. As David reminds us in this week's online worship experience, our faith gives us ho...

Happy New Year? ... really? After the year we've had, what usually has an exclamation point is followed by a big question mark. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and a divisive election cycle, 2020 has left us feeling tired and worn out. But hard times are not unprecedented-- not in the Bible, and not in our lifetimes. As David reminds us in this week's online worship experience, our faith gives us ho...

Christmas may have been on the 25th, but it's not over quite yet. In this very special series of Meditations, Michael examinse the Christmas Miracle from three different perspectives. Join him to learn more about the roles of the angels, the shepherds and the wisemen-- both in Jesus' story and ours.

Christmas may have been on the 25th, but it's not over quite yet. In this very special series of Meditations, Michael examinse the Christmas Miracle from three different perspectives. Join him to learn more about the roles of the angels, the shepherds and the wisemen-- both in Jesus' story and ours.

Throughout human history, promises have been made-- many have been kept, many more broken. This Christmas, let us celebrate the greatest promise of all as we Gather around the Child. Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young in this sermon as we light the Fourth Candle of Advent and move even closer to Christmas Day.

Throughout human history, promises have been made-- many have been kept, many more broken. This Christmas, let us celebrate the greatest promise of all as we Gather around the Child. Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young in this sermon as we light the Fourth Candle of Advent and move even closer to Christmas Day.

It's the most wonderful time of the year-- right? For many, this time of year can be difficult and lonely. Whether you're happy and merry, feeling down, or somewhere in the between-- couldn't we all use a miracle? Especially this year? In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young explores the theme Merry Miracles-- what we mean when we say Merry Christmas, and just where we might find a miracle.

It's the most wonderful time of the year-- right? For many, this time of year can be difficult and lonely. Whether you're happy and merry, feeling down, or somewhere in the between-- couldn't we all use a miracle? Especially this year? In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young explores the theme Merry Miracles-- what we mean when we say Merry Christmas, and just where we might find a miracle.