Gentle Spirit Christian Church

The Real Key to Peace

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 9:38-50
Jesus wasn’t pleased. “Don’t stop them. No one can use my name to do something good and powerful, and in the next breath cut me down. If they are not an enemy, they are an ally. Why, anyone by just giving you a cup of water in my name is on our side. Count on it that God will notice.” (Verses 39-41)

Jesus in the Driver’s Seat

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 8:27-38
But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” (Verse 33)

Being Open-Minded

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 7:24-37
She said, "Of course, Master. But don’t dogs under the table get scraps dropped by the children?" (Verse 28)

Doing the Impossible

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 6:30-44
They replied, “Are you serious? You want us to go spend a fortune on food for their supper?” (Verse 37)

Setting Up To Fail

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 6:14-29
The king said to the girl, “Ask me anything. I’ll give you anything you want.” Carried away, he kept on, “I swear, I’ll split my kingdom with you if you say so!” (Verses 22-23)

KISS - Keep it Simple, Silly

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 6:1-13
Don’t think you need a lot of extra equipment for this. You are the equipment. No special appeals for funds. Keep it simple. (Verses 8-9)

To Do Big Things, Start Small

Third Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 4:26-34
How can we picture God’s kingdom? What kind of story can we use? It’s like a pine nut. When it lands on the ground it is quite small as seeds go, yet once it is planted it grows into a huge pine tree with thick branches. Eagles nest in it. (Verses 30-32)

Read This, Not That

Second Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 3:20-35
“Who are my mother and my brothers?” he asked. (Verse 33)

”Lean-In” Christianity

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. (Verse 18)

Why We’re Not Called To Like One Another

Sixth Sunday of Easter Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 15:9-17
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. (Verse 12)