Gentle Spirit Christian Church

If It Were So Simple

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost All Saints Sunday Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 23:1-12
Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. If you puff yourself up, you’ll get the wind knocked out of you. But if you’re content to simply be yourself, your life will count for plenty. (Verse 12)

To Whom Are We Giving

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 22:15-22
Then give Caesar what is his, and give God what is God's. (Verse 21)

Troublesome Behavior

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 21:33-46
When the religious leaders heard this story, they knew it was aimed at them. They wanted to arrest Jesus and put him in jail, but, intimidated by public opinion, they held back. Most people held him to be a prophet of God. (Verses 45-46)

The Truth Hurts

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 21:23-32
Jesus said, “Yes, and I tell you that crooks and whores are going to precede you into God’s kingdom.” (Verse 31)

It’s Not Fair

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 20:1-16
Here it is again, the Great Reversal: many of the first ending up last, and the last first. (Verse 16)

Consequences

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 18:21-35
Shouldn’t you be compelled to be merciful to your fellow servant who asked for mercy? (Verse 33)

God’s Investment in the World

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 13:31-22, 44-52
Jesus asked, “Are you starting to get a handle on all this?” (Verse 51)

The Dilemma of Thistles

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Alyce Keener, Vicar Reading: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42

Are You Really Listening?

Sixth 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)

Which Road Do We Choose?

Fifth Sunday of Easter Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 14:1-14
And you already know the road I’m taking. (Verse 4)