Sermons at Niles Discovery Church

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Tree and Social Climbers

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, November 10, 2019

Luke 19:1-10
Luke 14:12-14

Gratitude is both an emotional response and a moral choice and the story of Zacchaeus shows us the consequences of that moral choice: a transformed life that transforms the world. – Go to this sermon’s page

Devoted to Generosity

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, November 03, 2019

Acts 9:36-39
Luke 18:9-14

Our devotion to generosity doesn’t justify us with God; it is a natural response to being disciples of Jesus. – Go to this sermon’s page

A Conversation with Iris Nicholson & Leonard Lloyd

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, October 27, 2019

Luke 11:1-4
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20

Our fourth (and last) interview during our pledge campaign – Go to this sermon’s page

A Conversation with Sandy Thomas

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, October 20, 2019

John 12:1-8
Jeremiah 17:5-10

Our third interview during our pledge campaign – Go to this sermon’s page

A Conversation with Denise Church

Rev. Brenda Loreman – Sunday, October 13, 2019

Luke 16:19-31
Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Our second interview during our pledge campaign – Go to this sermon’s page

A Conversation with Jake Sargent

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, October 06, 2019

John 2:1-11
Isaiah 65:17-25

Our first interview during our pledge campaign – Go to this sermon’s page

Walking Together: In Gratitude

Rev. Brenda Loreman – Sunday, September 29, 2019

Genesis 1:24-31
Psalm 8

Experiences of nature can move us to gratitude. – Go to this sermon’s page

Walking Together: Simplicity and Sustainability

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, September 22, 2019

Exodus 16:13-21
Luke 12:13-21

God’s creation provides enough for everyone if no one has too much. – Go to this sermon’s page

Walking Together: Climate Change

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, September 15, 2019

Romans 8:18-27
Psalm 24:1-6

The church has a moral responsibility to push individuals, communities, and governments to take bold action to address climate change. – Go to this sermon’s page

Walking Together: Biodiversity

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, September 08, 2019

Matthew 6:25-33
Job 28:1-11

Pastor Jeff explores why biodiversity is important, why stewardship of biodiversity is a Christian value, and what we could learn from biodiversity. – Go to this sermon’s page

Our Pastors

The Rev. Jeff Spencer

Brenda Loreman

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Learn more about Progressive Christianity! Go to our Progressive Christianity Series page for links to eight sermons that discuss the various aspects of this exciting aspect of worship.