Gentle Spirit Christian Church

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)

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)