Gentle Spirit Christian Church

The Gospel of the Pets

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 6:25-33
Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Creator feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? (Verse 26)

Unfair

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 20:1-16
Here it is again, the Great Reversal: many of the first ending up last, and the last first. (Verse 16)

Avoiding the ’F’ Word

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 18:21-35
At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?” Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven.”

What Is the Profit?

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 16:21-28
Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self. What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself? What could you ever trade your soul for? (Verses 25-26)

Why Doubt Doesn’t Compute

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 14:22-33
But Jesus was quick to comfort them. “Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” (Verse 27)

When the Math Doesn’t Compute

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 14:13-21
The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children. (Verse 21)

Hidden Treasure

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Jesus said, “Then you see how every student well-trained in God’s kingdom is like the owner of a general store who can put their hands on anything you need, old or new, exactly when you need it.” (Verse 52)

Are You Listening?

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Are you listening to this? Really listening? (Verse 9)

The Paradox

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly. (Verses 28-30)

A Little Dab Will Do Ya

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 10:40-42
This is a large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it. It’s best to start small. Give a cool cup of water to someone who is thirsty, for instance. The smallest act of giving or receiving makes you a true apprentice. You won’t lose out on a thing. (Verse 42)