Gentle Spirit Christian Church

Closer Than You Think

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Luke 10:1-12 When you enter a town and are received, eat what they set before you, heal anyone who is sick, and tell them, “God’s kingdom is right on your doorstep!” (Verses 8-9)

Following the Call With Unwavering Commitment

Third Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Luke 9:51-62 Jesus said, “No procrastination. No backward looks. You can’t put God’s kingdom off till tomorrow. Seize the day.” (Verse 62)

We Don't Have To Be at War

Second Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Luke 8:26-39 When he saw Jesus he screamed, fell before him, and howled, “What business do you have messing with me? You’re Jesus, Son of the High God, but don’t give me a hard time!” (Verse 27)

A Place at the Table

Pentecost Sunday | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: John 14:8-7 You’ve been with me all this time, Philip, and you still don’t understand? To see me is to see the Creator. So how can you ask, ‘Where is the Creator?’ Don’t you believe that I am in the Creator and the Creator is in me? The words that I speak to you aren’t mere words. I don’t just make them up on my own. The Creator who resides in me crafts each word into a divine act. (Verses 9-10)

Only One Commandment Matters

Fifth Sunday of Easter | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: John 13:31-35 Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples — when they see the love you have for each other. (Verses 34-35)

An Empty Stage, or an Empty Tomb?

Easter Sunday | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Luke 24:1-11 The Angel said, “Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery?” (Verse 5)

The Only Command of Jesus

Palm Sunday | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: John 15:11-17 This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. You are my friends when you do the things I command you. (Verses 12-14)

No, It's Not Fair

Fourth Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 The parent said, "Son, you don’t understand. You’re with me all the time, and everything that is mine is yours — but this is a wonderful time, and we had to celebrate. This brother of yours was dead, and he’s alive! He was lost, and he’s found!" (Verses 31-32)

Never Give Up

Second Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Philippians 3:17 – 4:1 My dear, dear friends! I love you so much. I do want the very best for you. You make me feel such joy, fill me with such pride. Don’t waver. Stay on track, steady in God. (Verse 1)

Walking Humbly With Our Saints

Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Micah 6:8 But God has 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)