Ash Wednesday
Concelebrated with First Christian Church of Decatur Officiants: Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert, Senior Pastor, First Christian Church of Decatur Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor, Gentle Spirit Christian Church
Peeling Back the Onion
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 2:1-12 Some religion scholars sitting there started whispering among themselves, “He can’t talk that way! That’s blasphemy! God and only God can forgive sins.” (Verses 6-7)
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This Week’s Message | Micah 7:7
But me, I’m not giving up. I’m sticking around to see what God will do. I’m waiting for God to make things right. I’m counting on God to listen to me. (Micah 7:7)
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Don’t Make Jesus a Hero
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 1:29-39 Everybody’s looking for you. (verse 37b)
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This Week’s Message | Matthew 5:9
You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family. (Matthew 5:9)
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Did You Know You Teach Every Day?
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Alyce Keener, Vicar Reading: Mark 1:21-28 Jesus spent the day there teaching. (Verse 21b)
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This Week’s Message | Matthew 6:14-15
In prayer there is a connection between what God does and what you do. You can’t get forgiveness from God, for instance, without also forgiving others. If you refuse to do your part, you cut yourself off from God’s part. (Matthew 6:14-15)
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Changing Our Life
Third Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Mark 1:14-20 After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee preaching the Message of God: “Time’s up! God’s kingdom is here. Change your life and believe the Message.” (Verses 14-15)
This Week’s Message | Philippians 2:3-4
If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care — then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends.
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Called By Name
Second Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 1:43:51 Jesus said, “You’ve become a believer simply because I say I saw you one day sitting under the fig tree? You haven’t seen anything yet!” (Verse 50)