Gentle Spirit Christian Church

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)

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)