Sermons at Niles Discovery Church

About Social Media Boundaries

How Christians Read Their Scriptures

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Friday, February 21, 2020

Exodus 21:1-11

The Jesus/Love Hermeneutic. We should adopt Jesus' biases as we read scripture. – Go to this sermon’s page

No, the Bible Doesn't Say That

Rev. Brenda Loreman – Sunday, February 16, 2020

2 Peter 3:14-18
John 20:30-31

When we get rid of some of our assumptions about the Bible, we can read it faithfully, spiritually, and critically. – Go to this sermon’s page

By What Authority?

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, February 09, 2020

Mark 11:27-33
Ephesians 5:22-28

We all have a hermeneutic; it's important to be conscious of it. – Go to this sermon’s page

Keeping the Covenant Alive

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, February 02, 2020

John 17:20-24
Ruth 1:1-18

Pastor Jeff explores what we need to do next to keep the ONA covenant alive. – Go to this sermon’s page

What's in a Pronoun?

Rev. Brenda Loreman – Sunday, January 26, 2020

Galatians 3:23-29
Psalm 139:7-14

Why we need (and need to use) more singular pronouns. – Go to this sermon’s page

My Journey with 'B' and 'T'

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, January 19, 2020

Isaiah 56:1-8
Acts 8:26-39

Pastor Jeff explores his growing understandings of what it means to be open and affirming of Bisexual and Transgender (and Queer and "+") people. – Go to this sermon’s page

Forming our ONA Covenant

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, January 12, 2020

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Matthew 3:13-17

Pastor Jeff revisits our ONA history - in our denominations and predecessor congregations - and why it is so important. – Go to this sermon’s page

THAT Was Worth Waiting For

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, January 05, 2020

Luke 2:22-38

Looking at the revelation of Jesus/Christ through the eyes of Anna and Simeon. – Go to this sermon’s page

Favorite Carols and Stories

Rev. Jeffrey Spencer – Sunday, December 29, 2019

Luke 2:1-20

carols and stories – Go to this sermon’s page

Instant Pageant

Rev. Brenda Loreman – Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Instant Pageant/no choir – 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.