Gentle Spirit Christian Church

What Exactly Are You Waiting For?

Third Sunday of Easter Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 24:33-48
While they were saying all this, Jesus appeared to them and said, “Peace be with you.” They thought they were seeing a ghost and were scared half to death. He continued with them, “Don’t be upset, and don’t let all these doubting questions take over. Look at my hands; look at my feet — it’s really me. Touch me.” (Verses 36-37)

The Easiest Way To Lighten Your Load

Second Sunday of Easter Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 20:19-31
Then he took a deep breath and breathed into them. “Receive the Holy Spirit,” he said. “If you forgive someone’s sins, they’re gone for good. If you don’t forgive sins, what are you going to do with them?” (Verses 22-23)

What Makes Christianity Tick

Easter Sunday Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 20:1-18
Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her. (Verse 18)

Casual or Committed?

Palm Sunday Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 11:1-11
Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted,    “Hosanna!”    “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Verse 9)

Claiming Our Abundance

Fourth Sunday in Lent Sermon: Lance Helms Reading: John 6:4-15
Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. (Verse 11)

What To Do When No One’s Looking

Third Sunday in Lent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 2:13-25
Get your things out of here! Stop turning my Creator’s house into a shopping mall! (Verse 16)

Stop Worrying About Whether You’re Saved

Second Sunday in Lent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 8:31-38
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, "Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it." (Verse 34)

How To Spot the Lepers in Your Life

Last Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 1:35-45
A leper came to him, begging on his knees, “If you want to, you can cleanse me.” (Verse 40)

This Will Only Hurt For a Minute

Third Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Micah 6:6-8
But God’s 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. (Verse 8)

That Awkward Moment When God Calls You By Name

Second Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 1:43-51
You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that. (Verse 50)