David Moore 9/16/2018"Christendom" operates on the demonic principles of domination and colonialism. Jesus operates on--and commands us to operate on--the princi... [ more] "Christendom" operates on the demonic principles of domination and colonialism. Jesus operates on--and commands us to operate on--the principle of humble service. The domination-centered church needs an exorcism. [ less] David Moore 9/9/2018David talks about Jesus' parables of the growing seed and the mustard seed, encouraging us to look for the future and take joy in our hope. David talks about Jesus' parables of the growing seed and the mustard seed, encouraging us to look for the future and take joy in our hope. Shella Douet 9/2/2018 David Moore 8/26/2018God's power of healing and love is greater than all of our possessive, competitive ideas about getting people to "convert." God's power of healing and love is greater than all of our possessive, competitive ideas about getting people to "convert." Kalon Kelley 8/19/2018Our capacity to recognize and accept the truth--and to be the truth in word and deed--depends on our relationship with the Spirit of God. Our capacity to recognize and accept the truth--and to be the truth in word and deed--depends on our relationship with the Spirit of God. David Moore 8/12/2018Sometimes there is no way out but through and you have to throw yourself on the mercy of God in Christ and trust. This sermon is the version... [ more] Sometimes there is no way out but through and you have to throw yourself on the mercy of God in Christ and trust. This sermon is the version delivered at the Oxnard church on this date. [ less] David Moore 8/5/2018Life as Christians is not so much about what we believe as about what we do. Life as Christians is not so much about what we believe as about what we do. David Moore 7/29/2018When things look bad and more bad things look like they're coming, it's tempting to give up and go to sleep. But we need to be woken up by t... [ more] When things look bad and more bad things look like they're coming, it's tempting to give up and go to sleep. But we need to be woken up by the Spirit! [ less] Webb Mealy 7/15/2018Reading Daniel 7 with an eye to contemporary history. Is this the end, or just a labor contraction? Reading Daniel 7 with an eye to contemporary history. Is this the end, or just a labor contraction? David Moore 7/8/2018Don't be envious of heroes--you might need one someday. We all have to work together and for one another in this critical time. Don't be envious of heroes--you might need one someday. We all have to work together and for one another in this critical time. David Moore 7/1/2018David moderates another discussion about women's experience of domineering, women's-reality-erasing male behavior. David moderates another discussion about women's experience of domineering, women's-reality-erasing male behavior. David Moore 6/24/2018David moderates a congregational dialogue on how women experience the toxic male behavior that is common in our culture. David moderates a congregational dialogue on how women experience the toxic male behavior that is common in our culture. David Moore 6/17/2018Wisdom, the antidote to toxic masculinity, is servant-minded, humble, full of faith in God. The wise person doesn't get the credit, but they... [ more] Wisdom, the antidote to toxic masculinity, is servant-minded, humble, full of faith in God. The wise person doesn't get the credit, but they save the people from their enemies. [ less] Simone Ruskamp 6/10/2018Simone reads Juneteenth (celebration of the day when the Emancipation Proclamation finally made its way to Texas) against the background of ... [ more] Simone reads Juneteenth (celebration of the day when the Emancipation Proclamation finally made its way to Texas) against the background of Psalm 133. [ less] David Moore 6/3/2018Love takes courage, endurance, commitment to the liberation of all--including those who do us harm. Love takes courage, endurance, commitment to the liberation of all--including those who do us harm. Webb Mealy 5/27/2018Understanding Empire from God's perspective brings to light the unreality of the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and how we got h... [ more] Understanding Empire from God's perspective brings to light the unreality of the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and how we got here. [ less] David Moore 5/20/2018We need to speak and act in response the the Spirit, whether or not that gains us approval. If we speak the truth and advocate for the power... [ more] We need to speak and act in response the the Spirit, whether or not that gains us approval. If we speak the truth and advocate for the powerless, the history that counts--what is written in God's book--will honor us. [ less] Ruth Kelly 51/13/2018Ruth tells her life and faith story, including her time as a missionary in South Africa and her decision to come to New Covenant. Ruth tells her life and faith story, including her time as a missionary in South Africa and her decision to come to New Covenant. Sarah Gore Maiani 5/6/2018David defeated the supposedly unbeatable warrior Goliath with a slingshot and a stone from the creek and faith. Getting active for the sake ... [ more] David defeated the supposedly unbeatable warrior Goliath with a slingshot and a stone from the creek and faith. Getting active for the sake of our communities is requires faith too. [ less] David Moore 4/29/2018Our boast--if we do not want to stink up the air--should be of the Lord's help, without which we would have been dead, and in the many peopl... [ more] Our boast--if we do not want to stink up the air--should be of the Lord's help, without which we would have been dead, and in the many people whom he sent to help us along our way. [ less] David Moore 4/22/2018Deep questions about ownership and conquest, and about belonging to the land rather than the land belonging to us. Deep questions about ownership and conquest, and about belonging to the land rather than the land belonging to us. Pastor David N. Moore 4/15/18Rom 8:33-37, Acts 2:1-4 What gives you a rush when you are down and tired? Rom 8:33-37, Acts 2:1-4 What gives you a rush when you are down and tired? David Moore 4/1/2018Mary Magdalene at the tomb thought Jesus was one of "them," a representative of "the man." Jesus had overcome the system with his life. Mary Magdalene at the tomb thought Jesus was one of "them," a representative of "the man." Jesus had overcome the system with his life. David Moore 3/25/2018While Pontius Pilate was having his grand entry to Jerusalem, having come from his palace on the Mediterranean, Jesus from backwoods Nazaret... [ more] While Pontius Pilate was having his grand entry to Jerusalem, having come from his palace on the Mediterranean, Jesus from backwoods Nazareth was riding a donkey on the other side of Jerusalem, "demonstrating" what Peace Through Love looks like. [ less] David Moore 3/11/2018Some Christians are benefiting from and even enabling the unjust systems of our world, preferring the safety of laws and rules and merciless... [ more] Some Christians are benefiting from and even enabling the unjust systems of our world, preferring the safety of laws and rules and mercilessness; others, in Christ, are digging deep in mercy and finding justice there. [ less] David Moore 3/4/2018"Can one who hates justice govern?" (Job 34:17) David talks about his presentation in Canada about ending white supremacy. "Can one who hates justice govern?" (Job 34:17) David talks about his presentation in Canada about ending white supremacy. Emily Urzua 2/25/2018Emily has been many identities in her life--some more or less absorbed from family and friends and culture, but some learned in studying wom... [ more] Emily has been many identities in her life--some more or less absorbed from family and friends and culture, but some learned in studying women in the Bible and taking time for quietness with God. Who is the secret you that only God knows? [ less] Sarah Maiani 2/18/2018Sarah explores the relationship between the mass shootings that have broken so many hearts and the problems of self-superiority, self-righte... [ more] Sarah explores the relationship between the mass shootings that have broken so many hearts and the problems of self-superiority, self-righteousness, sexism, and racism. [ less] David Moore 2/11/2018Going into the wilderness--in fact being driven into the wilderness by the Spirit (Mk. 1:12-13)--is sometimes necessary in order for us to f... [ more] Going into the wilderness--in fact being driven into the wilderness by the Spirit (Mk. 1:12-13)--is sometimes necessary in order for us to form a conscience that is based on God, not on the deeply flawed notions of our culture. [ less] David Moore 2/4/2017David talks about the two major shifts that he has gone through in his thinking--one about sexuality and the other about economics. David talks about the two major shifts that he has gone through in his thinking--one about sexuality and the other about economics. David Moore 1/28/2018David's deepest attachment in the world is to those who are hurting, excluded, and downtrodden. He learned to be this way from meditating on... [ more] David's deepest attachment in the world is to those who are hurting, excluded, and downtrodden. He learned to be this way from meditating on the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5:1-12). [ less] David Moore 1/21/2018Learning to look at and relate to the poor and excluded as Jesus does. Learning to look at and relate to the poor and excluded as Jesus does. David Moore 12/3/2017Want to be a blessing in your ministry and light to the lost? You must learn to seek and discover the truth yourself, with God, and not just... [ more] Want to be a blessing in your ministry and light to the lost? You must learn to seek and discover the truth yourself, with God, and not just ride on the bandwagon. [ less] Emily Urzua 12/31/2017Unexpected changes and heartaches are part of life. Emily shares her secrets for keeping her joy through it all. Unexpected changes and heartaches are part of life. Emily shares her secrets for keeping her joy through it all. David Moore 11/26/2017Desire for the lost to be found is not the same thing as Christian (or white/"western" cultural) imperialism. Much of David's burden (like P... [ more] Desire for the lost to be found is not the same thing as Christian (or white/"western" cultural) imperialism. Much of David's burden (like Paul's in Rom. 9:1-4) is for his own people, people in the evangelical and Pentecostal churches. [ less] David Moore 11/19/2017David gives an overview of the sermon series Voices from Exile and tells of a powerful experience he had when he shared the overview in a ch... [ more] David gives an overview of the sermon series Voices from Exile and tells of a powerful experience he had when he shared the overview in a church on his trip to Canada. [ less] Webb Mealy 11/12/2017For video see vimeo.com/242680724 . The author of Genesis indicates that humanity after the "Fall" was murderous and suicidal. The Flood (Ge... [ more] For video see vimeo.com/242680724 . The author of Genesis indicates that humanity after the "Fall" was murderous and suicidal. The Flood (Gen. 6) and even mortality itself was God's intervention to protect the creation from hu [ less] Joey Mikkelsen 11/5/2017Joey tells his story of using drugs to dull the pain of not belonging, and of finding that getting his focus off himself has made him be hap... [ more] Joey tells his story of using drugs to dull the pain of not belonging, and of finding that getting his focus off himself has made him be happy to be himself for the first time. [ less] Joey Mikkelsen 10/22/2017Strife seems to be quick to break out between groups and even in groups that are trying to support one another. Joey prays that we will be g... [ more] Strife seems to be quick to break out between groups and even in groups that are trying to support one another. Joey prays that we will be given grace to listen and compare perspectives across the bounds of opinion and culture, and learn from one another. [ less] David Moore 10/15/2017Being a Christian non-violent activist for God's justice requires love and a belief that "the arc of the universe bends towards justice." Being a Christian non-violent activist for God's justice requires love and a belief that "the arc of the universe bends towards justice." David Moore 10/8/2017Being a Christian non-violent activist for God's justice requires hope, it requires willingness to become activated, it requires transformat... [ more] Being a Christian non-violent activist for God's justice requires hope, it requires willingness to become activated, it requires transformation from our self-protective ways, and it requires embracing the diversity of all those who need justice. [ less] David Moore 10/1/2017People who have been treated to exile of various kinds have a responsibility to themselves not to passively accept unjust and marginalizing ... [ more] People who have been treated to exile of various kinds have a responsibility to themselves not to passively accept unjust and marginalizing treatment. [ less] David Moore 9/24/2017What if it is not about centering voices from exile but realizing that the exiles are the center in God's economy? What if it is not about centering voices from exile but realizing that the exiles are the center in God's economy? Webb Mealy 9/17/2017The moment things went wrong in the garden was when Adam and Eve chose to believe the snake's message that God was stingy and out for himsel... [ more] The moment things went wrong in the garden was when Adam and Eve chose to believe the snake's message that God was stingy and out for himself. [ less] Kalon Kelley 9/10/2017Kalon shares thoughts and insights about agape love and our need for both love and the wisdom to exercise love in order to make Christian co... [ more] Kalon shares thoughts and insights about agape love and our need for both love and the wisdom to exercise love in order to make Christian community. [ less] David Moore 9/3/2017Fragmented, discouraged, and distracted--or unified, empowered, focused on healing, hope, acceptance? Fragmented, discouraged, and distracted--or unified, empowered, focused on healing, hope, acceptance? David Moore 8/27/2017Sometimes we follow our fragmented culture and become self-exiled from the good things of community--mutual support and solidarity and belon... [ more] Sometimes we follow our fragmented culture and become self-exiled from the good things of community--mutual support and solidarity and belonging and working together. Let us come together (Heb. 10:23-25). [ less] Emily Urzua 8/20/2017God's not interested in throwing your personality and your life experience out the window and creating this artificial super-nice person. Go... [ more] God's not interested in throwing your personality and your life experience out the window and creating this artificial super-nice person. God wants to solidify the real you, to help the real you to be more active in loving and serving others. Be real! [ less] David Moore 8/13/2017Many of the prophetic voices God has given us are in exile: the poor, people of color and other minorities, women, people with non-standard ... [ more] Many of the prophetic voices God has given us are in exile: the poor, people of color and other minorities, women, people with non-standard sexual and gender orientations, people with non-standard abilities, immigrants, and, believe it or not, hip hop art [ less] David Moore 8/6/2017There are those who are in exile who have more to offer us, thanks to the grace of God, than we can even imagine. There are those who are in exile who have more to offer us, thanks to the grace of God, than we can even imagine. David Moore 7/30/2017What if the redeemer God has for us is in exile--partly because we, the faith community, are threatened by him? Meditations on Exodus 2. What if the redeemer God has for us is in exile--partly because we, the faith community, are threatened by him? Meditations on Exodus 2. David Moore 7/23/2017Actively accept the gift of yourself from God, and you won't have to try to get fame, attention, and approval from others, and you won't hav... [ more] Actively accept the gift of yourself from God, and you won't have to try to get fame, attention, and approval from others, and you won't have to compete with others. [ less] Webb Mealy 7/16/2017God reveals to Moses (and Isaiah and Ezekiel) his deepest, core nature and character. God reveals to Moses (and Isaiah and Ezekiel) his deepest, core nature and character. David Moore 7/9/2017Love is not about getting something or finding the person who will complete you. In person-to-person relationships as in all relationships o... [ more] Love is not about getting something or finding the person who will complete you. In person-to-person relationships as in all relationships our model is Jesus Christ, who gave freely and fully of himself for the sake of the other. [ less] David Moore 7/2/2017It's not about figuring out the problem. It's about looking to God in humility for clarity, strength, and purpose. It's not about figuring out the problem. It's about looking to God in humility for clarity, strength, and purpose. Emily Urzua 6/25/2017Everything that heaven is--dependable, accessible, loving and caring, righteous, faithful, and much else--we are called to be. What we wait ... [ more] Everything that heaven is--dependable, accessible, loving and caring, righteous, faithful, and much else--we are called to be. What we wait to take part in in the future we are called to show people in the now. [ less] David Moore 6/18./2017Prayer is supposed to get us connected with God's perspective and to give us boldness to speak the truth from Jesus and like Jesus. Current ... [ more] Prayer is supposed to get us connected with God's perspective and to give us boldness to speak the truth from Jesus and like Jesus. Current events demand that we go to prayer so that we don't get sucked into the seductive lies that are around us. [ less] Sonny Urzua 6/11/2017Jesus, the Word who was with God and was God in the beginning (Jn 1:1-3) was really and truly present with us. Our best ministry to one anot... [ more] Jesus, the Word who was with God and was God in the beginning (Jn 1:1-3) was really and truly present with us. Our best ministry to one another happens when we are open and full of the Spirit but also fully real with one another, admitting our mistakes an [ less] David Moore 06/04/2017On Pentecost some people saw the miracle and said, "Ah, they're just drunk." If we want to see all that God has for us, we have to stand str... [ more] On Pentecost some people saw the miracle and said, "Ah, they're just drunk." If we want to see all that God has for us, we have to stand strong against those who can't see what God is doing, and don't know any better than to minimize or scoff. [ less] Webb Mealy and Matt Lowe 05/28/2017Introducing the biblical basis for the sanctuary movement, and the Interfaith Sanctuary Alliance in Santa Barbara Introducing the biblical basis for the sanctuary movement, and the Interfaith Sanctuary Alliance in Santa Barbara David Moore 5/21/2017David talks about a major theme of his new book: Making America Great Again, and one of its major themes: love requires solidarity. David talks about a major theme of his new book: Making America Great Again, and one of its major themes: love requires solidarity. Sally Yansen May 14, 2017In honor of Mothers' Day, Sally Yansen tells the story of her mom who was indomitably positive in outlook and generous, and who welcomed all... [ more] In honor of Mothers' Day, Sally Yansen tells the story of her mom who was indomitably positive in outlook and generous, and who welcomed all who needed a place into her home. [ less] Gaby Hernandez 5/7/2017By the grace of God, Gaby escaped out of family trauma, gang culture, bad young adult choices, and the tendrils of the criminal justice syst... [ more] By the grace of God, Gaby escaped out of family trauma, gang culture, bad young adult choices, and the tendrils of the criminal justice system. Now she advocates for second chances and alternatives to incarceration. [ less] David Moore 4/30/2017What is to be done when all is shaking around you? Earthquake preparedness advice turns out to be strangely on point for how we handle ourse... [ more] What is to be done when all is shaking around you? Earthquake preparedness advice turns out to be strangely on point for how we handle ourselves as our nation and society are shaking. [ less] David Moore 4/23/2017In this moment of officially sanctioned objectification of the marginalized, it is crucial that we embrace the wonder, the uniqueness, the G... [ more] In this moment of officially sanctioned objectification of the marginalized, it is crucial that we embrace the wonder, the uniqueness, the God-given value of our fellow human beings, above all those who are in the vulnerable position of immigrants. [ less] David Moore 4/16/2017You, like Jesus' contemporaries, may well be ambivalent about worshiping in a social context in which injustice is the norm. But Jesus is al... [ more] You, like Jesus' contemporaries, may well be ambivalent about worshiping in a social context in which injustice is the norm. But Jesus is alive. Jesus rules. The unjust system is defeated, and we are free to live by his rules, his rule. [ less] David Moore 4/9/2017Humble, compassionate service is Jesus' way. He challenges us to leave off striving for position and power and convenience and to follow him... [ more] Humble, compassionate service is Jesus' way. He challenges us to leave off striving for position and power and convenience and to follow him in serving others. It may or may not make sense to us at this moment, but we follow him anyway. [ less] David Moore 4/2/2017Jesus, who saw in himself "the Servant of the LORD," who was to save the people by suffering for their sins (Isa. 53), gave us the command t... [ more] Jesus, who saw in himself "the Servant of the LORD," who was to save the people by suffering for their sins (Isa. 53), gave us the command to serve as he serves--always, and to the end. [ less] Chad Jordan 3/26/2017When things start tough, and only get tougher, that just means the story--God's story of your life--is not over. When things start tough, and only get tougher, that just means the story--God's story of your life--is not over. David Moore 3/17/2017How to stay centered and be a positive presence in a troubled era and in troubled situations. How to stay centered and be a positive presence in a troubled era and in troubled situations. Emily Urzua 3/12/2017Our lives are a little like dinner plates. Life puts chips in all of us--and many of us end up broken and near to being thrown away. God has... [ more] Our lives are a little like dinner plates. Life puts chips in all of us--and many of us end up broken and near to being thrown away. God has a way to reassemble our pieces and make a mosaic of us together with others whose lives he is repairing. [ less] David Moore 3/5/2017The success or failure of the church to present the face of the kingdom of God to the world depends on our actually crossing the lines that ... [ more] The success or failure of the church to present the face of the kingdom of God to the world depends on our actually crossing the lines that normally divide us--and our ritual of eating together, not just in a symbolic way, but in a real way--is given to u [ less] David Moore 2/26/2017The solution to class conflict and class alienation is given by Jesus, and can be named in one word: Communion. When we break bread in openn... [ more] The solution to class conflict and class alienation is given by Jesus, and can be named in one word: Communion. When we break bread in openness and love with those who are different from us, distances are dissolved and bonds are created. [ less] David Moore 2/19/2017Jesus Christ's solution is neither communism nor capitalism and objectivism, but communion. And through communion, collaboration to effect c... [ more] Jesus Christ's solution is neither communism nor capitalism and objectivism, but communion. And through communion, collaboration to effect change. [ less] David Moore 2/12/2017Learning the secret of Communion from Jesus Christ is the true solution to social divisions and economic injustice--rather than "Everybody f... [ more] Learning the secret of Communion from Jesus Christ is the true solution to social divisions and economic injustice--rather than "Everybody for themselves!" (capitalism, objectivism) or "Overthrow the ruling class!" (communism, proletarianism). [ less] Webb Mealy 2/5/2017
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