Gentle Spirit Christian Church

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: The Great Commission

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Alyce Keener, Vicar
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:19)

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: If It’s The Gospel It Must Be True

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Creator except through me." (John 14:6)

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Holding on Tight

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
This is once again the Great Reversal: Many who are first will end up last, and the last first. (Mark 10:31)

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Sign of the Times

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
You find it easy enough to forecast the weather — why can’t you read the signs of the times? An evil and wanton generation is always wanting signs and wonders. (Matthew 16:1-4)

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Only A Few Make It

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
That's what I mean when I say, "Many get invited; only a few make it.” (Matthew 22:14)

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: The Lost Sheep

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
Count on it — there’s more joy in heaven over one sinner’s rescued life than over ninety-nine good people in no need of rescue. (Luke 15:7)

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Pre-Empted by Priorities

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family." (Luke 9:61)

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Old Wine in New Skins

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
And no one having drunk old wine immediately desires new, for he says, "The old is better" (Luke 5:39)

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Life Choices

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Alyce Keener, Vicar
I’d say it’s easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for the rich to get into God’s kingdom. (Mark 10:25)

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: You Want Us To Do What?

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor
They replied, "Are you serious? You want us to go spend a fortune on food for their supper?" (Mark 6:37)