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Info for Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Witnesses to LoveRev. Jeffrey Spencer
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Matthew 24:32-42
Acts 1:6-14
Summarize this sermon by Rev. Jeff Spencer, Pastor of Niles Discovery Church in Fremont, California and create a description for YouTube. Our website is https://nilesdiscoverychurch.org and our facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/NilesDiscoveryChurch
Description
"Left Behind" types of theology focus on the wrong stuff. Christianity isn't an escape plan. It's a lifetime of transformation -- of self, of family, of community, of the world -- through the power of love.A sermon by Jeff presented on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Scriptures: Matthew 24:32-42 & Acts 1:6-14
Sermon Series: ---
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Us32spBPFE
PDF: /Sermons/Sermon_20260517.pdf
Reminder
We look forward to gathering with you tomorrow on this 7th Sunday of Easter. Whether you are joining us in the sanctuary or tuning in from home, we are grateful to worship together as one community.
Service Details:
Series: "---"
Sermon Title: "Witnesses to Love"
Preaching: Jeff
Scripture Readings
In preparation for tomorrow's message, we invite you to reflect on these passages:
Matthew 24:32-42 & Acts 1:6-14
Default location: Niles Discovery Church
Tags
Church, Religious, Spiritual, Sermon, Niles Discovery Church, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Niles, Fremont
Worship Leaders
| Jeff | Preacher | Sanctuary |
| Co-Preacher | --- | |
| Jeff | PowerPoint_Presenter | Sanctuary |
| Jim Thomas | Producer | A/V Room |
| Jenny Lin | Accompanist | Sanctuary |
| Hymn Leader | Sanctuary | |
| Liz Musgrave | Liturgist | Sanctuary |
| --- | TWTC | --- |
| Testimony | --- | |
| Sandy Thomas | Communion Elder | Sanctuary |
| Ron Qian | Cyber Usher 1 | Zoom |
| Cyber Usher 2 | Zoom | |
| Joyce McFarland | Worship Attendant | Sanctuary |
| Kayden McFarland | Worship Attendant | Sanctuary |
Sermon Info for 2026-05-17
| Date | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00:00 |
| Title | Witnesses to Love |
| Preacher | Jeff |
| Series | --- |
| Liturgical Date | 7th Sunday of Easter |
| Color | White |
| Scripture |
Matthew 24:32-42 Acts 1:6-14 |
| Reflection | --- |
| Sermon in a sentence | "Left Behind" types of theology focus on the wrong stuff. Christianity isn't an escape plan. It's a lifetime of transformation -- of self, of family, of community, of the world -- through the power of love. |