Gentle Spirit Christian Church

The Eight Wonders of God

Second Sunday after Christmas Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 2:41-52
His mother said, 'Young man, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been half out of our minds looking for you.' (Verse 48)

The Purpose of Christmas Mythology

First Sunday after Christmas Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 2:13-23
A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more. (Verse 18)

Words of Affirmation

Fourth Sunday of Advent (Love) Sermon: Alyce Keener, Vicar Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
But God’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously — take God seriously. (Micah 6:8)

Acts of Service

Third Sunday of Advent (Joy) Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 20:20-28
Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave. (Verse 27)

What Gift?

Second Sunday of Advent (Peace) Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 21:1-4
All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on. (Verse 4)

Making Quality Time

First Sunday of Advent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 24:36-44
You know that if the homeowner had known what time of night the burglar would arrive, he would have been there with his dogs to prevent the break-in. Be vigilant just like that. You have no idea when the Son of Man is going to show up. (Verses 43-44)

Lean on Me

Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Alyce Keener, Vicar Reading: Colossians 2:1-4, 16-23
I want you woven into a tapestry of love, in touch with everything there is to know of God. (Verse 2)

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost Unity Fellowship Church Greater Atlanta, Gentle Spirit Christian Church, and First Christian Church of Decatur shared worship service today dedicated to honoring, remembering and celebrating the transgender community, those who have passed away, and the love God has for each and all of us, just as we are. Here, All Means All! Sermon: Jennifer Hasler, Ph.D. Readings: John 14:1-4; Genesis 37:1-4, 1-28; Acts 8:26-30, 3-39

The Road Less Traveled

Pride Sunday Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 22:34-40
Jesus said, " ‘Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ These two commands are pegs; everything in God’s Law and the Prophets hangs from them." (Verses 37-40)

Are We Willing to Listen

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 16:19-31
Abraham replied, "If they won’t listen to Moses and the Prophets, they’re not going to be convinced by someone who rises from the dead." (Verse 31)