David Moore March 8, 2020 David Moore February 16, 2020 David Moore February 9, 2020 David Moore February 2, 2020 David Moore 1/26/2020Pastor David speaks about how to hold onto joy, and to remember that we are loved. "Seek communion with everyone, because it's in communion... [ more] Pastor David speaks about how to hold onto joy, and to remember that we are loved. "Seek communion with everyone, because it's in communion that everyone's needs are met." [ less] David Moore 1/19/2020 Webb Mealy 1/12/2020Webb offers his thoughts on how New Covenant and its people can weather the storms that are coming. Webb offers his thoughts on how New Covenant and its people can weather the storms that are coming. Dr David Dodson 1/5/2020What makes a Christian? Are faith in God and the scientific method incompatible? What makes a Christian? Are faith in God and the scientific method incompatible? David Moore 12/29/2019Let this coming year be a time for intentionally loving one another more deeply. Not just with thoughts and words on social media, but in pr... [ more] Let this coming year be a time for intentionally loving one another more deeply. Not just with thoughts and words on social media, but in practical expression. [ less] David Moore 12/22/2019Contrasting the attitudes of Ahaz (the sign of Immanuel, Isaiah 7) and Simeon (the sign of the infant Jesus, Messiah, Luke 2). Contrasting the attitudes of Ahaz (the sign of Immanuel, Isaiah 7) and Simeon (the sign of the infant Jesus, Messiah, Luke 2). Jacqueline Inda and Daniela Diaz 12/15/2019Jacqueline and Daniela talk about their experiences as women activists. Jacqueline and Daniela talk about their experiences as women activists. David Moore 12/8/2019A church like ours is an important resource for people who know the pressures of living in a subtly--and many times not so subtly--racist en... [ more] A church like ours is an important resource for people who know the pressures of living in a subtly--and many times not so subtly--racist environment. [ less] David Moore 11/24/2019Striving for money and wealth, power, achievement, or fame are empty pursuits--the ultimately meaningless things the world, the "system," tr... [ more] Striving for money and wealth, power, achievement, or fame are empty pursuits--the ultimately meaningless things the world, the "system," trains us to crave. Simplicity, gratitude, love, and service are the things that matter. [ less] David Moore 11/17/2019David talks about Lk. 20:27-38, Jesus' teaching about resurrection. Death is inescapable, but death is not the end. There is something beaut... [ more] David talks about Lk. 20:27-38, Jesus' teaching about resurrection. Death is inescapable, but death is not the end. There is something beautiful for us on the other side. [ less] David Moore 11/10/2019God has made the world so that everything works together for those who join God in living generously--God gives us synchronicities to encour... [ more] God has made the world so that everything works together for those who join God in living generously--God gives us synchronicities to encourage us that he will pay us back when we lend to him (Prov 19:17). [ less] David Moore 11/3/2019Our liberation and healing--and the beauty of Jesus' kingdom--come in community, when together we prove our dignity and the power of love. Our liberation and healing--and the beauty of Jesus' kingdom--come in community, when together we prove our dignity and the power of love. David Moore 10/27/2019When you are thankful, forgiving, and generous--each of which takes faith and relinquishing control--God can do amazing things in your life. When you are thankful, forgiving, and generous--each of which takes faith and relinquishing control--God can do amazing things in your life. Ashley Butler 10/20/2019Ashley talks about the outlook of children--their openness to joy and the awe of beauty and discovery--and the costs of "adulting," i.e. per... [ more] Ashley talks about the outlook of children--their openness to joy and the awe of beauty and discovery--and the costs of "adulting," i.e. performing life as adults. Don't lose your joy and adventurous side! [ less] Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan 10/13/2019Bishop Kussala's whole ministry has been in the midst of the Sudanese civil war. He talks about his faith and about God's protection as he h... [ more] Bishop Kussala's whole ministry has been in the midst of the Sudanese civil war. He talks about his faith and about God's protection as he has worked for peace and social justice in a war-torn country. [ less] David Moore 10/6/2019Do we expect too little of God? Do we let ourselves be lulled by various petty addictions? We have some important things to do in building a... [ more] Do we expect too little of God? Do we let ourselves be lulled by various petty addictions? We have some important things to do in building a new round table at which everyone has a voice. [ less] David Moore 9/29/2019Rather than striving to become what our society puts before us as the ideal--to be wealthy and thus worthy--we are called to faith in God's ... [ more] Rather than striving to become what our society puts before us as the ideal--to be wealthy and thus worthy--we are called to faith in God's love for us and his provision for us, and to becoming the beloved community, where service is the hallmark of true [ less] David Moore 9/22/2019There is wisdom all around us and in us. We can grow when we are humble enough to learn things that are new, rather than convincing ourselve... [ more] There is wisdom all around us and in us. We can grow when we are humble enough to learn things that are new, rather than convincing ourselves that we already know everything. Part of "being born again" is letting the Spirit transform our minds day by day- [ less] Webb Mealy 9/15/2019Webb explains this great prophecy of the ministry, sufferings, death, and resurrection of Jesus verse by verse. Webb explains this great prophecy of the ministry, sufferings, death, and resurrection of Jesus verse by verse. Sarah Maiani 9/8/2019Sara reports on her recent trip to the Midwest to attend activist trainings and conferences. Sara reports on her recent trip to the Midwest to attend activist trainings and conferences. Akila Simone Ruskamp 9/1/2019Sometimes in life--and Scripture--the families that people adopt through deep friendship and community solidarity become as important, or ev... [ more] Sometimes in life--and Scripture--the families that people adopt through deep friendship and community solidarity become as important, or even more important, than biological families. [ less] David Moore 8/25/2019Jesus throws out the paradigm of Lords and Emperors and Rich People being more important. "I am among you as one who serves." He's giving us... [ more] Jesus throws out the paradigm of Lords and Emperors and Rich People being more important. "I am among you as one who serves." He's giving us importance by honoring us, and he is saying that among us power comes from service, not position. [ less]
David Moore 8/11/2019Do we want to know Jesus? Are we ready to be vulnerable enough to be changed by God? Do we want to know Jesus? Are we ready to be vulnerable enough to be changed by God? David Moore 8/4/2019Jesus models for us prophetic ministry in the world: he refuses to be suppressed and he refuses to be defined, but he willingly identifies h... [ more] Jesus models for us prophetic ministry in the world: he refuses to be suppressed and he refuses to be defined, but he willingly identifies himself with the marginalized. [ less] David Moore 7/29/2019It takes courage to be fully alive and awake and vocal in our advocacy for the oppressed. This is not a moment for modesty, but for faith an... [ more] It takes courage to be fully alive and awake and vocal in our advocacy for the oppressed. This is not a moment for modesty, but for faith and boldness. [ less] David Moore 7/21/2019We are our ancestors' wildest dream. It's never too late to take hold of Christ's promise--and command--and become the person you are destin... [ more] We are our ancestors' wildest dream. It's never too late to take hold of Christ's promise--and command--and become the person you are destined to be. [ less] David Moore 7/14/2019Jesus wants us to testify with and for him, using the power of the Holy Spirit (on Jn 8:13-16) Jesus wants us to testify with and for him, using the power of the Holy Spirit (on Jn 8:13-16) David Moore 7/7/2019We're witnessing a lot of pain in our country and in our world. The Holy Spirit wants to empower us to bear witness to the truth with courag... [ more] We're witnessing a lot of pain in our country and in our world. The Holy Spirit wants to empower us to bear witness to the truth with courage and to make shalom in this world. [ less] David Moore 6/22/2019God loves it when we search diligently for understanding; the authoritarian church not so much. God loves it when we search diligently for understanding; the authoritarian church not so much. David Moore 6/15/2019Our fathers, whatever their limitations, are a gift with something important to show us about God's character and love towrds us. Our fathers, whatever their limitations, are a gift with something important to show us about God's character and love towrds us. David Moore 6/2/2019We need to welcome the work of God wherever God is working, rather than being jealous and competitive towards other expressions of faith and... [ more] We need to welcome the work of God wherever God is working, rather than being jealous and competitive towards other expressions of faith and the Spirit. [ less] David Moore 6/9/2019We, like the disciples on Pentecost, are called to wait for the presence and empowerment of the Holy Spirit with patience and intentionalit... [ more] We, like the disciples on Pentecost, are called to wait for the presence and empowerment of the Holy Spirit with patience and intentionality and openness--together. [ less] Kenichi Yoshida 6/26/20191 John 4:7-21 teaches us that God is Love. This means that service is our mode of relating subject-to-subject with our fellow human beings--... [ more] 1 John 4:7-21 teaches us that God is Love. This means that service is our mode of relating subject-to-subject with our fellow human beings--not domination, not competition, not victimization, not assimilation. [ less] Dr Clifton R. Clarke 5/19/2019Jesus gives a leprous man the one thing he has been refused since he got ill--touch. Jesus gives a leprous man the one thing he has been refused since he got ill--touch. Webb Mealy 5/12/2019Webb reads some surprising passages from Isaiah and Hosea and Luke showing that God is comfortable speaking as a mother--not just a king or ... [ more] Webb reads some surprising passages from Isaiah and Hosea and Luke showing that God is comfortable speaking as a mother--not just a king or a father. The congregation talks about God revealing motherhood and motherhood revealing God in their lives. [ less] Sarah Maiani with Webb Mealy 5/5/2019Aloha--a traditional Hawai'ian word of deep meaning of love, faithfulness, interconnection, has wisdom to teach Christians. Aloha--a traditional Hawai'ian word of deep meaning of love, faithfulness, interconnection, has wisdom to teach Christians. Members of NCWC 4/28/2019Members share their wisdom and experience of worship and what it means. Members share their wisdom and experience of worship and what it means. Simone Ruskamp 4/21/2019The Jewish authorities did not recognize Jesus; even Mary Magdeline (Jn 21) and other disciples (Lk. 24) did not recognize the risen Jesus. ... [ more] The Jewish authorities did not recognize Jesus; even Mary Magdeline (Jn 21) and other disciples (Lk. 24) did not recognize the risen Jesus. In our time Christians often do not recognize the crucifixion of Jesus, which happens every time a person of color [ less] David Moore 4/14/2019Love always rubs unjust power the wrong way. But Jesus kept loving and speaking the truth to a culture that was in danger and didn't know it... [ more] Love always rubs unjust power the wrong way. But Jesus kept loving and speaking the truth to a culture that was in danger and didn't know it. As those who have been given the Spirit, our position is similar. [ less] David Moore 4/7/2019In addition to spending daily time in prayer and meditation, we need to spend time enjoying the beauties of creation--and the quietness. In addition to spending daily time in prayer and meditation, we need to spend time enjoying the beauties of creation--and the quietness. David Moore 3/31/2019Don't just try to keep from being "infected" by the "yeast" (corruption) of this sinful world--have the courage to let God use you to infect... [ more] Don't just try to keep from being "infected" by the "yeast" (corruption) of this sinful world--have the courage to let God use you to infect the world with life. [ less] David Moore 3/24/2019Religious (and political) leaders can "hide the key of knowledge," but our job as disciples is to open the door to the truth, whatever the c... [ more] Religious (and political) leaders can "hide the key of knowledge," but our job as disciples is to open the door to the truth, whatever the cost. On Luke 11:47-54. [ less] David MooreLk. 11:45-48. Jesus teaches about surface-level religion, which is heartless and performance based, and God's religion, which is based on me... [ more] Lk. 11:45-48. Jesus teaches about surface-level religion, which is heartless and performance based, and God's religion, which is based on mercy towards others. [ less] David Moore 3/10/2019Jesus doesn't just talk about us shining like a lamp or a city on a hill--he also talks about the light that comes into us and enlightens us... [ more] Jesus doesn't just talk about us shining like a lamp or a city on a hill--he also talks about the light that comes into us and enlightens us (Lk. 10:33-36). [ less] David Moore 3/3/2019God calls people to learn to be human--which means leaving the main road and following him along less-traveled paths. God calls people to learn to be human--which means leaving the main road and following him along less-traveled paths. David Moore 2/24/2019Racial violence and Christian religious violence have been a feature of this country long since slavery ended. The white terrorism that is p... [ more] Racial violence and Christian religious violence have been a feature of this country long since slavery ended. The white terrorism that is perpetrated through lynching rivals the Roman institution of crucifixion in its public, full-scale brutality. [ less] J. Webb Mealy 2/17/2019Webb talks about how school and family life enculturated him into racism and unconscious assumption that white supremacy was the way it was ... [ more] Webb talks about how school and family life enculturated him into racism and unconscious assumption that white supremacy was the way it was supposed to be. [ less] David Moore 2/10/2019There is a time when you must set aside making everyone comfortable in order to meet the critical needs of those in crisis. If you follow Je... [ more] There is a time when you must set aside making everyone comfortable in order to meet the critical needs of those in crisis. If you follow Jesus, you can't be committed to everyone's comfort. [ less] David Moore 2/3/2019Those who have deeply needed help for you--and those whom God calls you to help--on the dangerous road of life may not be those you expect. Those who have deeply needed help for you--and those whom God calls you to help--on the dangerous road of life may not be those you expect. Kalon Kelley 1/27/2019Kalon and the Congregation talk about this difficult Scripture. Why did Jesus quote the Jewish proverb that made the Gentiles "dogs"? Kalon and the Congregation talk about this difficult Scripture. Why did Jesus quote the Jewish proverb that made the Gentiles "dogs"? Simone Ruskamp, read by Devonna Hawkins 1/20/2019John the Baptist's steadfastness in pointing to the truth and to Jesus in the face of opposition was a model for Martin Luther King Jr and f... [ more] John the Baptist's steadfastness in pointing to the truth and to Jesus in the face of opposition was a model for Martin Luther King Jr and for us too. We must always keep moving in the struggle for justice. [ less] David Moore 1/13/2019Sometimes you have to relinquish the expectation that others will follow you on the path of Jesus. Sometimes you have to relinquish the expectation that others will follow you on the path of Jesus. David Moore 1/6/2019Not everyone--even those who think they know you best--knows you completely. Submit yourself to God's leading and development of you, and do... [ more] Not everyone--even those who think they know you best--knows you completely. Submit yourself to God's leading and development of you, and don't worry about what others (will) think. [ less] Alexis Donkin 12/20/2018Consciously turning from our taking-for-granted and entitled mentality to one of appreciation and gratitude results in an inner revolution t... [ more] Consciously turning from our taking-for-granted and entitled mentality to one of appreciation and gratitude results in an inner revolution towards joy and presence to the world and our fellow created beings. [ less] David Moore 12/23/2018The prophecy Simeon gave to Mary (Lk. 2:25-35) reminds us that there is pain as well as "comfort and joy" in the Christmas story. For many, ... [ more] The prophecy Simeon gave to Mary (Lk. 2:25-35) reminds us that there is pain as well as "comfort and joy" in the Christmas story. For many, especially those who face grief or depression, Christmas is a difficult time. In this is a lesson. [ less] Marvel Hitson 12/16/2018Being truly present to one another, especially when people are in the midst of trauma, brings not only comfort, but also healing and even, d... [ more] Being truly present to one another, especially when people are in the midst of trauma, brings not only comfort, but also healing and even, despite the grief, joy. [ less] David Moore 12/9/2018How do we greet those we encounter on life's journey? Do we exclude them or compete with them or evaluate them, or do we appreciate them as ... [ more] How do we greet those we encounter on life's journey? Do we exclude them or compete with them or evaluate them, or do we appreciate them as a fellow gift from God to the earth? [ less] Ellie Stück 12/2/2018Ellie speaks about the blessing of having taken part in this Christian community--especially the consistent encouragement not to hide or pre... [ more] Ellie speaks about the blessing of having taken part in this Christian community--especially the consistent encouragement not to hide or pretend, but to bring your best, knowing you are loved and if you are challenged it will be with love and acceptance. [ less] David Moore 11/25/2018Jesus' story of the wicked tenants (Mk 12:1-12) reminds us that humility and gentleness does not equal being silent in the face of injustice... [ more] Jesus' story of the wicked tenants (Mk 12:1-12) reminds us that humility and gentleness does not equal being silent in the face of injustice. We need the courage to speak the truth about the capitalist economy and the military-industrial complex, even if [ less] Sahar Alsahlani 11/18/2018Sahar Alsahlani, a Muslimah who sits on the board of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), tells stories from Standing Rock, and... [ more] Sahar Alsahlani, a Muslimah who sits on the board of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), tells stories from Standing Rock, and reflects on the beauty of engaging justice work shoulder-to-shoulder with Christians and people of other faiths. [ less] Simone Ruskamp 11/11/2018Paul's letter to Timothy, which talks about the gifts in Timothy by the laying on of Paul's hands reminds us to remember those who have sacr... [ more] Paul's letter to Timothy, which talks about the gifts in Timothy by the laying on of Paul's hands reminds us to remember those who have sacrificed for us and poured their life and wisdom into us, including our veterans and our ancestors and teachers. [ less] David Moore 11/4/2018The Black church knows what it's like to pray with your back against the wall, and they know how to pray in the Spirit when there is no huma... [ more] The Black church knows what it's like to pray with your back against the wall, and they know how to pray in the Spirit when there is no human solution. People of good will in the broader church need to learn from them. [ less] David Moore 10/28/2018A sermon about inclusion, exclusion, and women's empowerment (honoring baby Zora). A sermon about inclusion, exclusion, and women's empowerment (honoring baby Zora). 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. Rabbi Arthur Gross Schafer 10/17/2018Loving our neighbor as ourselves requires looking for common language, acknowledging our common humanity, deep listening, and forgiveness. Loving our neighbor as ourselves requires looking for common language, acknowledging our common humanity, deep listening, and forgiveness. David Moore 10/7/2018"The church" seems so often to be aligned with the forces of oppression and division. Jesus was always on the wrong side of power, and if we... [ more] "The church" seems so often to be aligned with the forces of oppression and division. Jesus was always on the wrong side of power, and if we follow him, we're going to find ourselves in the same position. [ less] David Moore 9/30/2018To affirm a theology of liberation is to contradict a theology of domination. To affirm a theology of liberation is to contradict a theology of domination. David Moore 9/23/2018More thoughts on how important it is that we love, serve, and support one another. Preached in Oxnard. More thoughts on how important it is that we love, serve, and support one another. Preached in Oxnard. 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." 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 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 7/1/2018David 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.
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