The Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes Estates

Is our world just? What actions do we take as Christians to ensure a just world for all of God's children? Rev. Dr. David D. Young poses these questions and more in his sermon "The Rains and Reign of Justice." Accompanying scripture passages are Leviticus 19: 9-18 and Matthew 5: 43-48.

Between the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and widespread protesting and violence, finding the hope and light of Jesus' guidance may feel like an insurmountable task. And yet, as Michael Moorhead explains in this week's service, that is exactly what we must do as Christians, now more than ever. Even if that means moving mountains. Accompanying scripture passage is Mark 9: 20-24.

Between the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and widespread protesting and violence, finding the hope and light of Jesus' guidance may feel like an insurmountable task. And yet, as Michael Moorhead explains in this week's service, that is exactly what we must do as Christians, now more than ever. Even if that means moving mountains. Accompanying scripture passage is Mark 9: 20-24.

Pentecost-- the Sabbath after a week of weeks. We are familiar with the flames and speaking in tongues elements, but what is Pentecost, really? In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young explores different ways that we can interact with the Holy Spirit and live Pentecost today. Accompanying scripture passage is Acts 2: 1-4.

Pentecost-- the Sabbath after a week of weeks. We are familiar with the flames and speaking in tongues elements, but what is Pentecost, really? In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young explores different ways that we can interact with the Holy Spirit and live Pentecost today. Accompanying scripture passage is Acts 2: 1-4.

Over two months into these strange times, it may be easy to feel stagnant or stymied. In this week's sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young challenges you to use this time take stock of your growth as a Christian, with markers and yardsticks both tangible and less clear. As you take part in this week's service, consider how we might grow like children-- exuberant in our accomplishments, but also how we m...

Over two months into these strange times, it may be easy to feel stagnant or stymied. In this week's sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young challenges you to use this time take stock of your growth as a Christian, with markers and yardsticks both tangible and less clear. As you take part in this week's service, consider how we might grow like children-- exuberant in our accomplishments, but also how we m...

What goes down, comes back up. So the saying goes, and so it is true for gardening. Indeed, from the depths of despair, tragedy and trials, we rise, because God's love never lets us go. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young challenges us to consider how we plant the seeds we are given by God, and what we might do with the fruit they bear.

What goes down, comes back up. So the saying goes, and so it is true for gardening. Indeed, from the depths of despair, tragedy and trials, we rise, because God's love never lets us go. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young challenges us to consider how we plant the seeds we are given by God, and what we might do with the fruit they bear.

Have you ever had something that just won't grow? Maybe you've known someone like that, or even felt like that recently? It sure has been easy to feel like that these days. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young asks you to consider how your garden grows, and what God gives you to fertilize it.

Have you ever had something that just won't grow? Maybe you've known someone like that, or even felt like that recently? It sure has been easy to feel like that these days. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young asks you to consider how your garden grows, and what God gives you to fertilize it.

Almost two months into this period of self-isolation and social distancing, most if not all of us have felt boredom at some point. When it comes to church-- now that we are without our in person worship experience, we find ourselves longing for it. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young reflects on wanderings of boredom and the incredible places that they just might lead us. Accompanying scriptur...

Almost two months into this period of self-isolation and social distancing, most if not all of us have felt boredom at some point. When it comes to church-- now that we are without our in person worship experience, we find ourselves longing for it. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young reflects on wanderings of boredom and the incredible places that they just might lead us. Accompanying scriptur...

Laughter-- not something on most of our minds these days, and yet an invaluable resource for the road of life. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young examines the "comedy of the Gospel" and how joy and laughter can lift us up in tough times like these. Accompanying scripture is Colossians 1: 11-14.

Laughter-- not something on most of our minds these days, and yet an invaluable resource for the road of life. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young examines the "comedy of the Gospel" and how joy and laughter can lift us up in tough times like these. Accompanying scripture is Colossians 1: 11-14.

What could hold together two opposites as strong as absence and presence? Faith, of course. Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young and Michael Moorhead for this Sunday's Worship Service with reflections on "Absence Presence" and more. Scripture passage is Mark 6: 1-8.

What could hold together two opposites as strong as absence and presence? Faith, of course. Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young and Michael Moorhead for this Sunday's Worship Service with reflections on "Absence Presence" and more. Scripture passage is Mark 6: 1-8.

Easter 2020 is certainly not Easter like we're used to, but it is Easter nonetheless. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young considers "Beauty Beyond Space," and leads listeners through a guided meditation reflecting on the Risen Christ and God's Easter message. Scripture of the day is Mark 16: 1-9.

Easter 2020 is certainly not Easter like we're used to, but it is Easter nonetheless. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. David D. Young considers "Beauty Beyond Space," and leads listeners through a guided meditation reflecting on the Risen Christ and God's Easter message. Scripture of the day is Mark 16: 1-9.

These times? As in THESE times— right now, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic? You bet. Now, more than ever, God’s courageous spirit of power and love is available to us. And finding it is simpler than we might think.

These times? As in THESE times— right now, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic? You bet. Now, more than ever, God’s courageous spirit of power and love is available to us. And finding it is simpler than we might think.

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Rev. Dr. David D. Young offers thoughts on God, our requests when we pray, and what we receive in return. This sermon was offered as part of the Neighborhood Church's online worship experience, the full video of which is available on our website.

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Rev. Dr. David D. Young offers thoughts on God, our requests when we pray, and what we receive in return. This sermon was offered as part of the Neighborhood Church's online worship experience, the full video of which is available on our website.

What is a disciple? How many were there? What makes a disciple different from an apostle? And-- who was the first disciple? This sermon begins the Neighborhood Church's Lenten 2020 Sermon Series "Doing Discipleship" by answering these questions with a special appearance by Andrew himself. Andrew is portrayed by Michael Moorhead. Accompanying scripture passages are Mark 1: 16-17 and John 1: 29-41....

What is a disciple? How many were there? What makes a disciple different from an apostle? And-- who was the first disciple? This sermon begins the Neighborhood Church's Lenten 2020 Sermon Series "Doing Discipleship" by answering these questions with a special appearance by Andrew himself. Andrew is portrayed by Michael Moorhead. Accompanying scripture passages are Mark 1: 16-17 and John 1: 29-41....