Rev. Paul M. Turner and Rev. James L. Brewer-Calvert

Original Blessings

Fourth Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert, Senior Pastor, First Christian Church of Decatur | Reading: Isaiah 49:6b God said, “I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” (Verse 6b)

The Bible

Matthew 5:6-7

You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God… Food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat. You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being “care-full,” you find yourselves cared for. (Matthew 5:6-7)

Rev. Paul M. Turner

We Cannot Be Bought

Third Sunday in LentSermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior PastorReading: John 4:21-27 You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are — no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. (Matthew 5:5)

The Bible

This Week’s Message | Matthew 5:5

You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are — no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. (Matthew 5:5)

Rev. Paul M. Turner

Sunday Is Coming

Second Sunday in Lent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner Reading: John 3:1-18 You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. (Matthew 5:4)

Vicar Alyce Keener

Do You Have An ‘End Of Your Rope’?

First Sunday in Lent Sermon: Vicar Alyce Keener Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. (Verse 5:3)

Rev. Paul M. Turner

The Most Difficult Commandment

Last Sunday after the Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 6:27-38 Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back — given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity. (Verse 38)

The Bible

This Week’s Message | Luke 6:38

Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back — given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity. (Luke 6:38)

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