Info for Sunday, August 16, 2026
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Was Jesus a Socialist?John Smith
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Luke 4:16-19
Matthew 25:31-40
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
John invites us to reflect on several stories about and from Jesus and a definition of "Socialism" to decide for ourselves if Jesus was a Socialist.A sermon by John Smith presented on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Scriptures: Luke 4:16-19 & Matthew 25:31-40
Sermon Series: -
YouTube Link: ---
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Reminder
We look forward to gathering with you tomorrow on this 12th Sunday after Pentecost. 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: "Was Jesus a Socialist?"
Preaching: John Smith
Scripture Readings
In preparation for tomorrow's message, we invite you to reflect on these passages:
Luke 4:16-19 & Matthew 25:31-40
Default location: Niles Discovery Church
Tags
Church, Religious, Spiritual, Sermon, Niles Discovery Church, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Niles, Fremont
Worship Leaders
| John Smith | Preacher | Sanctuary |
| Co-Preacher | --- | |
| Bill Palleschi | PowerPoint_Presenter | Sanctuary |
| Jim Thomas | Producer | A/V Room |
| Jenny Lin | Accompanist | Sanctuary |
| Hymn Leader | Sanctuary | |
| Riki Twist | Liturgist | Sanctuary |
| --- | TWTC | --- |
| Riki | Testimony | Sanctuary |
| Mark Twist | Communion Elder | Sanctuary |
| Ron Qian | Cyber Usher 1 | Zoom |
| Cyber Usher 2 | Zoom | |
| Joyce McFarland | Worship Attendant | Sanctuary |
| Mark Twist | Worship Attendant | Sanctuary |
Sermon Info for 2026-08-16
| Date | Sunday, August 16, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00:00 |
| Title | Was Jesus a Socialist? |
| Preacher | John Smith |
| Series | - |
| Liturgical Date | 12th Sunday after Pentecost |
| Color | Green |
| Scripture |
Luke 4:16-19 Matthew 25:31-40 |
| Reflection | --- |
| Sermon in a sentence | John invites us to reflect on several stories about and from Jesus and a definition of "Socialism" to decide for ourselves if Jesus was a Socialist. |