Sermons on Richard Turner:

Liberty In Jesus Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 15, 2012

Jesus said " So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free." This sermon teaches on 9 freedoms that we have in Christ.

This month I have been talking about our rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. I have also made the comment that we are not truly independent but very much dependent on God, our potter. Today I want to discuss “liberty”. We will begin by looking at the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Foursquare

Pursuit Of True Happiness Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 22, 2012

The world offers us fame, wealth, beauty, wisdom, and power to make us happy. But true happiness can only be found in one place.

Today we conclude our freedom messages. We’ve discussed our life in Christ and our freedom in Christ. Today I want to teach about our pursuit of happiness. What makes you happy? In a recent survey the most common themes of happiness were fame, wealth, beauty, wisdom, and power. Those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Foursquare

What "Christian" Are You? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 1, 2012

In Revelations 2 and 3 seven churches are listed. These traits are found today in all churches. What church best describes you as a Christian?

Today I dip my toe into the Book of Revelation. Notice I am not plunging in. The Book of Revelation is the only book that begins with a blessing and ends with a curse. “God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to its message and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Bride Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 8, 2012

The life of Jesus paralled the marriage arrangements of the Jews. Understanding these traditions help us to better understand what it means to be his "bride."

Let’s begin by reading Revelation 19:6-8 Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: “Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Solomon's Trophy Case

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2016

Many NFL players achieved great success but never achieved the greatest, winning the Super Bowl. The aged Solomon reflects on the fact that he had huge success but was lacking the greatest.

Are you ready for some Carolina Panther’s football? Our first preseason game was Thursday night. A lot of sports analysts are predicting Carolina to once again be the NFC Champs and go to the Super Bowl, this time to win. We have the MVP and number one rated player in the NLF on our team in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:3-19

Denomination: Foursquare

Showcase Of Grace

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 23, 2016

God's grace is given to us to be displayed like a masterpiece.

I want to share a story with you of a man who discovered grace, not only from God but also from man. It has been stated that grace is “ getting the absolute best when deserving the absolute worst.” The word for grace in the Greek meant unmerited favor. So you football pros can play a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Plugged Into The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 31, 2016

We can't have power to our appliances unless we are plugged into an outlet. We need to be plugged into the Holy Spirit for power from on high.

Every electrical appliance you purchase comes with a trouble shooting guide. The purpose of this guide is to instruct you what to check for if the appliance is not running. The number one item is usually, “Ensure that the item is plugged into an electric outlet.” Here again, this must ...read more

Scripture: John 14:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Unplugged From The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 8, 2016

There is a danger from becoming disobedient to the Holy Spirit. Samsom was an example of that.

Judges 16:20 “Then she cried out, ‘Samson! The Philistines have come to capture you!’ When he woke up, he thought, ‘I will do as before and shake myself free.’ But he didn’t realize the Lord had left him.” There are not too many verses as troubling as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Crisis In Corinth

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 16, 2016

With mixed groups of individuals in Corinth, a crisis was rising.

It was October of 1962. I was a strapping youth of 12 years old, with my entire life before me, living in constant fear of a nuclear bomb blowing us all away. An Air Force reconnaissance plane had taken pictures of Russian built missile silos sitting inside the island of Cuba just off the coast of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Process Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 23, 2016

Spiritual growth is necessary to be effective for kingdom work

Imagine you are sitting at home one Saturday night. You are filled with anticipation because for the second year in a row the Carolina Panthers are playing the NFC championship game at home to make their way to the Super Bowl. Suddenly your phone rings. It’s one of Jerry Richardson’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Election Advice - Part 1

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2016

With this nation facing it's most difficult election choices in history its time to seek God's word for his advice on what to do.

President Ronald Reagan one time told the story of when he was a teenager, he needed a new pair of boots made. In those days, you couldn’t just go to a shoe store, you went to the shoemaker shop. The cobbler asked the young man- “Do you want blunt end toes or pointed end toes?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

More Of God's Election Advice

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 17, 2016

This campaigne has been the dirtiest in the history of our country. Even the relatives cannot escape humiliation. It's time for the church to be a light in this dark time of our history.

In our country we have someone who is a designated survivor. This individual is usually a member of the United States Cabinet, who is arranged to be at a physically distant, secure, and undisclosed location when the President and the country's other top leaders are gathered at a single location, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:9

Denomination: Foursquare

The Worse Homecoming Ever

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 24, 2016

A church in decline. A pastor discouraged. A congregation wanting to party as if all were well. Not exactly a great recipe for me to get a sermon. But the Lord spoke to me and took some weight off my shoulders in this sermon.

Welcome to our 2nd Annual Homecoming Dinner. This is actually my sixth October as pastor and the church itself has existed for 14 years. The reason it is the second homecoming dinner is because we decided to start having one last year. This year 30 past and present members were invited. Eleven ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Scariest Story Of All

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 28, 2016

With all the horror stories played out at Halloween, the scariest story of all is found in the Bible.

Did you enjoy the music that was playing when you came in? Were you looking over your shoulders for Jason or Michael Myers? Was Freddy Krugger stalking you? All of these of course were characters from famous horror films. We love to be frightened. Last week we went to Scarowinds on Friday night. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Foursquare

Gifts For The Bride - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 22, 2015

Last in the series looking at the gifts presented to the church by Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit.

This is our third week at discovering the gifts that were presented to the church, the Bride of Christ. So far we have discovered the gifts given to the church by Jesus. These are the equipping gifts. Ephesians 4:11-12 “Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Foursquare