The Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes Estates

From the line at the grocery store, the line to get into the grocery store, the 405, the 110-- we are all used to waiting. And yet, for all the waiting we do, we are still impatient, hurried, rushed. What if we could listen to the silence of the slow? What-- or who-- might we find?

From the line at the grocery store, the line to get into the grocery store, the 405, the 110-- we are all used to waiting. And yet, for all the waiting we do, we are still impatient, hurried, rushed. What if we could listen to the silence of the slow? What-- or who-- might we find?

After the year we have had, waiting may seem like the last thing we want to do. And yet, waiting is what the Advent season is all about. With the joy and wonderment of the Christmas season comes the anticipation of the Christ Child. So, what do we do while we wait? Join Michael as he begins our Advent Sermon Series "Gather Around the Child" to find out.

After the year we have had, waiting may seem like the last thing we want to do. And yet, waiting is what the Advent season is all about. With the joy and wonderment of the Christmas season comes the anticipation of the Christ Child. So, what do we do while we wait? Join Michael as he begins our Advent Sermon Series "Gather Around the Child" to find out.

Like so many other things this year, Thanksgiving is shaping up to be unlike any other. With many of us unable to travel to see extended family and missing out on beloved traditions and large gatherings, it may feel like we have less to be Thankful for than in years past. And yet, as Michael shows us, our blessings from God are so many and so frequent that we can easily overlook them. Michael's se...

Like so many other things this year, Thanksgiving is shaping up to be unlike any other. With many of us unable to travel to see extended family and missing out on beloved traditions and large gatherings, it may feel like we have less to be Thankful for than in years past. And yet, as Michael shows us, our blessings from God are so many and so frequent that we can easily overlook them. Michael's se...

Figuring out what it's all about may seem just near impossible. Luckily for us, our faith offers some guidance. As Christians, we are called away from fear and anxiety towards hope and trust. Join us as Rev. Dr. David D. Young concludes our Rooted in Love... Growing to Give Sermon Series with his sermon "What's It All About."

Figuring out what it's all about may seem just near impossible. Luckily for us, our faith offers some guidance. As Christians, we are called away from fear and anxiety towards hope and trust. Join us as Rev. Dr. David D. Young concludes our Rooted in Love... Growing to Give Sermon Series with his sermon "What's It All About."

This week, Rev. Dr. David D. Young breaks down true, faithful stewardship— where it comes from, and where it goes. They explore the concept of giving from our first fruits and show how stewardship represents our hope and faith in God and the future.

Nature isn't worried about keeping up with the Joneses or obsessing over the future-- so why are we? When it comes to faithful giving in the Church, gratitude and trust play an important role in allowing us to start with God, rather than money. In this week's sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young explores the theme "Giving Living" ahead of our 2021 Stewardship campaign.

Nature isn't worried about keeping up with the Joneses or obsessing over the future-- so why are we? When it comes to faithful giving in the Church, gratitude and trust play an important role in allowing us to start with God, rather than money. In this week's sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young explores the theme "Giving Living" ahead of our 2021 Stewardship campaign.

Prayer is a very personal thing— only God knows the deepest, most intimate workings of our prayer life. And yet, at the same time, prayer is also communal, as we speak prayers together during times of Worship. In this week's sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young examines prayer and pride, and how one might get in the way of the other.

Prayer is a very personal thing— only God knows the deepest, most intimate workings of our prayer life. And yet, at the same time, prayer is also communal, as we speak prayers together during times of Worship. In this week's sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young examines prayer and pride, and how one might get in the way of the other.

Have you felt flat, tired, or worn out? Maybe the better question is-- who hasn't? From the children of Israel to the COVID-19 pandemic, human history is full of journeys that can wear us down and tire us out. In this week's sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young concludes our Fall "The Heart's Re-turning" Sermon Series by reminding us that blessings for the journey come in different ways for each of us.

Have you felt flat, tired, or worn out? Maybe the better question is-- who hasn't? From the children of Israel to the COVID-19 pandemic, human history is full of journeys that can wear us down and tire us out. In this week's sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young concludes our Fall "The Heart's Re-turning" Sermon Series by reminding us that blessings for the journey come in different ways for each of us.

It can be exhausting trying to keep up with everything going on. Between COVID-19, national politics, and untold things going on in our personal lives, surely many of us have found ourselves tired of the future before it even arrives. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young challenges us to consider just exactly how we see the future, and what we're doing to prepare for it-- especially in times li...

It can be exhausting trying to keep up with everything going on. Between COVID-19, national politics, and untold things going on in our personal lives, surely many of us have found ourselves tired of the future before it even arrives. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young challenges us to consider just exactly how we see the future, and what we're doing to prepare for it-- especially in times li...

This week, Rev. Dr. David D. Young is continuing our Fall “The Heart’s Re-turning” Sermon Series with his sermon “The Tough Taste of Tenderness.” This service explores the toughness of life— from our current pandemic to Jesus’ crucifixion, and how breaking bread in Communion brings us closer to a vision of new life and unity in Christ.

This week, Rev. Dr. David D. Young is continuing our Fall “The Heart’s Re-turning” Sermon Series with his sermon “The Tough Taste of Tenderness.” This service explores the toughness of life— from our current pandemic to Jesus’ crucifixion, and how breaking bread in Communion brings us closer to a vision of new life and unity in Christ.

Finding your way is sometimes easy— familiar paths, GPS and habits keep us pretty much going where we need to. But what do we do when we lose cell reception, or find ourselves faced with obstacles or roadblocks that block our way? In this week’s sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young uses the curious parable of the dishonest steward to show us how even in those moments where we feel most lost, we are nev...

Finding your way is sometimes easy— familiar paths, GPS and habits keep us pretty much going where we need to. But what do we do when we lose cell reception, or find ourselves faced with obstacles or roadblocks that block our way? In this week’s sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young uses the curious parable of the dishonest steward to show us how even in those moments where we feel most lost, we are nev...

From earrings to eyeglass screws, coins to sheep and yes-- even ourselves, things just have a way of getting themselves lost. But, thanks to God’s unconditional love, we may just as easily be found. Rev. Dr. David D. Young shows us how with his sermon “Lost and Found”. This is the first in the Neighborhood Church's Fall Sermon Series "The Heart's Re-turning."

From earrings to eyeglass screws, coins to sheep and yes-- even ourselves, things just have a way of getting themselves lost. But, thanks to God’s unconditional love, we may just as easily be found. Rev. Dr. David D. Young shows us how with his sermon “Lost and Found”. This is the first in the Neighborhood Church's Fall Sermon Series "The Heart's Re-turning."

What are the fruits of the spirit? From love to patience, kindness to gentleness, joy to faithfulness, we may be able to list them off. But what are they really? What practical applications do they have in our lives? Rev. Dr. David D. Young takes on these questions with his sermon “These Fruits Were Made for Walkin”

What are the fruits of the spirit? From love to patience, kindness to gentleness, joy to faithfulness, we may be able to list them off. But what are they really? What practical applications do they have in our lives? Rev. Dr. David D. Young takes on these questions with his sermon “These Fruits Were Made for Walkin”