Gentle Spirit Christian Church

Walking the Talk

Seventh Sunday of Easter Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 17:6-19
In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world. I’m consecrating myself for their sakes So they’ll be truth-consecrated in their mission. (Verse 19)

Untangling the Tangled

Fifth Sunday of Easter Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 15:1-8
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (Verse 5)

All Means All

Fourth Sunday of Easter Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 10:11-18
I am the Good Shepherd. I know my own sheep and my own sheep know me. In the same way, the Creator knows me and I know the Creator. I put the sheep before myself, sacrificing myself if necessary. You need to know that I have other sheep in addition to those in this pen. I need to gather and bring them, too. (Verse 14-15)

Entering Forgiveness

Third Sunday of Easter Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 24:36-48
You can see now how it is written that the Messiah suffers, rises from the dead on the third day, and then a total life-change through the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed in his name to all nations — starting from here, from Jerusalem! (Verse 46)

The Hallmarks of Our Faith

Second Sunday of Easter Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 20:19-31
But he said, “Unless I see the nail holes in his hands, put my finger in the nail holes, and stick my hand in his side, I won’t believe it.” (Verse 25)

Why The Message Still Resonates

Easter Sunday Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 16:1-8
But the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead!” (Verse 6)

Prayer To Be Reckoned With

Third Sunday in Lent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: James 5:13-20
Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed. The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with. (Verse 16)

From Preaching to Meddling

Last Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 2:1-12
Jesus said to the paraplegic, “I forgive your sins.” (Verse 5)

What Are We Willing To Leave?

Third Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 1:14-20
After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee preaching the Message of God: “Time’s up! God’s kingdom is here. Change your life and believe the Message.” (Verses 14-15)

Christianity’s Fake News

First Sunday of Advent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 13:24-37
But the exact day and hour? No one knows that, not even heaven’s angels, not even the Son. Only the Father. So keep a sharp lookout, for you don’t know the timetable. (Verse 32)