Turner Christian Church

Work as Christian Duty 10.05.2026 42:22 ↓

Introduction On mother’s day we often read Proverbs 31 —a woman of noble character, who can find? It lists all the things she does and all the reasons people appreciate her. She works eagerly She shops carefully She gets up early to feed everyone She runs a small business on the side She cares for the…

Loving Our Enemies 03.05.2026 38:22 ↓

Introduction Today we are going to talk about loving our enemies. Our example is Jonah. He gets a bad rap. The reason he looks foolish to us is because we have distorted Jesus’ command to love our enemies into something easier: we’ve made it a strategy. We love our enemies because the think it will make…

Family: Distinct and Committed 26.04.2026 39:52 ↓

The Challenge The Bible has very clear standards for the family. Those standards don’t always seem compassionate or safe. How should Christians view the family? Matthew 19:1-9 Why does Jesus set such high standards for relationships? Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for…

Children: Measure and Model 19.04.2026 42:16 ↓

Children are our MEASURE and MODEL for aligning with Jesus. Mark 9 How do we know this is one conversation? They are still talking about the conflict between the disciples in v. 50. Notice that the topic here is community life. The disciples are arguing about who is greatest in the church The child is…

Authority: Belonging to God 12.04.2026 39:47 ↓

Introduction We all know what the Bible says about authority—we should be subject to them. Why? Because God has ordained them to provide for the common good in this fallen world. They have an important job in God’s plan, so let them do it. But that logic doesn’t follow. What about when they don’t do…

Welcoming Others in Christ 22.03.2026 39:03 ↓

Introduction: How should we treat others? Our culture wants to ground our treatment of others in how we were created: Declaration of Independence Every one is equal, so treat them that way. But that’s before the resurrection. Thomas Jefferson didn’t believe in the resurrection. How does Easter change…

Baptism and the Lord's Supper 08.02.2026 36:43 ↓

Introduction Okay, maybe the Church is essential, but certainly not baptism or communion. Too superstitious. Don’t like needing others. Why would Baptism and Communion be essential to the ministry of reconciliation? The Body of Christ in Corinth was sick and immature—divided, ignorant, sinful, selfish—and…

The Christian Church 01.02.2026 25:49 ↓

Intro We are generally skeptical of the church. Christianity is a relationship, not a religion. I like Jesus, but not Christians. I’m opposed to organized religion (and so was Jesus) The Church is too divisive. But Paul says, As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling…

Prayer and Humility 18.01.2026 35:42 ↓

This Sunday school lesson talks about the power of bold and humble prayers. What I keyed in on was how Abraham used that power. Genesis 18:16-25 God has a role for Abraham and his family to play in his plan—a ministry. This is the first time he brings him into it. S&G are unjust and cruel. Abraham advocates…

Repentance and Faith 11.01.2026 37:02 ↓

Introduction: Explain series—title and passages Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This sermon is preacher’s worst nightmare: Baptism, not repentance Do we have to be…