Gentle Spirit Christian Church

Growl, Grumble and Complain

First Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 15:25-32
The older brother stalked off in an angry sulk and refused to join in. His father came out and tried to talk to him, but he wouldn’t listen. The son said, "Look how many years I’ve stayed here serving you, never giving you one moment of grief, but have you ever thrown a party for me and my friends? Then this son of yours who has thrown away your money on whores shows up and you go all out with a feast!" (Verses 28-30)

Inventory Time in the Pig Pen

Second Sunday after Christmas Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 15:11-24
When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran out, embraced him, and kissed him. The son started his speech: "Father, I’ve sinned against God, I’ve sinned before you; I don’t deserve to be called your son ever again." (Verses 20-21)

Didn’t You Know?

First Sunday after Christmas Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 2:21-52
“Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Creator's house?” (Verse 49)

Christmas Meditation

Christmas Eve Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor

God Keeps God’s Promises

Fourth Sunday of Advent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 1:39-45
You’re so blessed among women, and the babe in your womb, also blessed! (Verse 39)

What Not To Fear

Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 13:1-8
Jesus began, “Watch out for doomsday deceivers. Many leaders are going to show up with forged identities claiming, ‘I’m the One.’ They will deceive a lot of people. When you hear of wars and rumored wars, keep your head and don’t panic. This is routine history, and no sign of the end. Nation will fight nation and ruler fight ruler, over and over. Earthquakes will occur in various places. There will be famines. But these things are nothing compared to what’s coming.” (Verses 5-8)

Where It All Starts

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 10:46-52
Jesus said, "The first in importance is, ‘Listen, Israel: The Lord your God is one; so love the Lord God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence and energy.’ And here is the second: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ There is no other commandment that ranks with these." (Verses 29-31)

Never Give Up

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 10:46-52
Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Verse 48)

Spiritual Poison: Position, Power and Prestige

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 10:35-45
“Arrange it,” they said, “so that we will be awarded the highest places of honor in your glory — one of us at your right, the other at your left.” (Verse 37)

Ouch!

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 10-17:31
Jesus looked him hard in the eye — and loved him! He said, “There’s one thing left: Go sell whatever you own and give it to the poor. All your wealth will then be heavenly wealth. And come follow me.” (Verse 21)