Wellshire Presbyterian Church Sermon Archive

Dr. Bell returns to the pulpit to explore Luke 1619-31 - the story of the rich man and Lazarus.

Dr. Bell preaches on Luke 175-6, in which Jesus answers the apostles' plea to increase their faith by talking about mustard seeds, mulberry trees, and the sea.

This sermon is all about gratitude, drawing from Luke 1711-19 for inspiration.

We try to have it all, or at least have it both ways. To put it another way, we cannot serve two gods. Look at Elijah and the followers of Baal in the Book of Kings by not choosing between Baal or God, they were choosing. Choosing NOT to pick God. This is a story about a common problem Gods people have had, which is following the 1st commandment You shall have no other gods before me. God has already chosen us, but who will WE choose?

This sermon serves as a general introduction to the summer worship series, Create-ivity Living Artfully.

This is the second sermon in the Creative-ity Living Artfully series, and it deals with the second creation story in Genesis. Dr. Bell makes several points based on the story but concludes with a strong reminder that our task is to be fruitful and multiply, to till the earth and keep it.

Dr. Bell opens with strong words about the mass shooting in Orlando before turning to the sermon text, Jeremiah 18, Jeremiahs visit to The Potter. Dr. Bell then explains how that image -- the Potter and his pots -- is a nearly-perfect metaphor for God and humankind.

Storyteller Pam Faro brought the Parable of the Good Samaritan to life through her gift of story as part of Wellshires Create-ivity Summer Sermon Series. About the artist Pam Faro is co-chair of the board of Rocky Mountain Storytelling. For over 20 years she has been involved with the Academy for Biblical Storytelling and is a past board member of the Network of Biblical Storytellers, as well as past editor of the Journal of Biblical Storytelling. Pam has a B.A. in music with teacher certification from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and a Master of Divinity degree from Iliff School of Theology in Denver.

The Rev. Bill Davis (pastor at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Northglenn, husband of the Rev. Katie Robb Davis, and cellist) visited Wellshire during the Create-ivity Living Artfully Summer Sermon Series to preach on the art of music and play his cello. About the artist The Rev. Bill Davis is pastor of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Northglenn, Colorado and the husband of Wellshires Rev. Katie Robb Davis. A graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary and Candler School of Theology, Bill focused his studies on liturgical practice and theology (what we do in worship and why we do it). When hes not stirring up too much trouble around the church, he can be found hanging out with Katie and their son, Coulter. Bill serves the wider denomination in the Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators and by planning Montreat Youth Conferences.

This is the sixth sermon in Wellshires Create-ivity Living Artfully series. In this sermon, Dr. Bell speaks generally about communion while a church member bakes bread on the Communion Table. He concludes by talking about preparation for the Lords Supper and relates it to recent shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota, and Texas.

Rev. Katie Robb Davis preached on the story of Jesus ascension from Acts 11-11, emphasizing the move of the disciples from gazing skyward to looking out as witnesses to the ends of the earth to see Gods spirit at the depth of all life.

This Pentecost sermon speaks about the fundamental unifying work of the Spirit of God, reminding Christians of our responsibility for reconciliation in the world.

Celtic scholar John Philip Newell visited Wellshire in May 2016 to provide a Friday evening lecture, Saturday workshop, and sermon in Sunday worship.

This Earth Day sermon addresses the importance of praise for the Creator. The writer of Psalm 148 understood that theology cannot be separated from ecology. Knowing this will make us better stewards.

First Born of the Dead, a sermon preached at Wellshire on April 3, is loosely based on Doubting Thomas. Dr. Bell speaks about Holy Humor Sunday, wondering if it is a hoax, before discussing doubt and faith.

We all often need our faith refocused, revitalized, or even resurrected. Like Peter we are called to be disciples, and we are called by God to go out in the world and love and care for each other, Gods sheep and lambs. And like Peter, we may get off track -- we may have not thought about 'what comes next.' Christ is among us and ashore, however, telling us in which direction to throw our net.

On Easter, Dr. Bell tells the truth about the resurrection and its power in the world.

This Palm Sunday sermon relates 'crowd psychology' (or mob mentality) to the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Dr. Bell goes into some detail on what it means to be the greatest disciple.

This short Lenten sermon connects two shocking stories the Valley of the Dry Bones in Ezekiel and the story of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts. From these tales, it is obvious that the spirit of God moves in mysterious ways to create life!

This is the final sermon in the Lenten series 'Called by Name.' In it, Dr. Bell reviews some important facets of Gods call before encouraging the congregation to apply these lessons in three specific ways. The sermon includes a detailed description of the Easter Prayer Vigil.