Gentle Spirit Christian Church
An independent, affirming and progressive church serving metro Atlanta. We are open, positive and inclusive.
An independent, affirming and progressive church serving metro Atlanta. We are open, positive and inclusive.
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 16:21-28
Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self. What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself? What could you ever trade your soul for? (Verses 25-26)
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 14:22-33
But Jesus was quick to comfort them. “Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” (Verse 27)
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 14:13-21
The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children. (Verse 21)
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Jesus said, “Then you see how every student well-trained in God’s kingdom is like the owner of a general store who can put their hands on anything you need, old or new, exactly when you need it.” (Verse 52)
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Are you listening to this? Really listening? (Verse 9)
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly. (Verses 28-30)
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 10:40-42
This is a large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it. It’s best to start small. Give a cool cup of water to someone who is thirsty, for instance. The smallest act of giving or receiving makes you a true apprentice. You won’t lose out on a thing. (Verse 42)
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Third Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 9:35-10:8
Don’t begin by traveling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers. And don’t try to be dramatic by tackling some public enemy. Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighborhood. Tell them that the kingdom is here. Bring health to the sick. Raise the dead. Touch the untouchables. Kick out the demons. You have been treated generously, so live generously. (Verses 7-8)
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
First Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 7:21-29
These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundational words, words to build a life on. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid rock. Rain poured down, the river flooded, a tornado hit — but nothing moved that house. It was fixed to the rock. (Verses 24-25)
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
Seventh Sunday of Easter | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; God will promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; The Creator is most careful with you. (Verses 6-7)
An independent, affirming and progressive church serving metro Atlanta. We are open, positive and inclusive.