This not-so-short sermon was on The Wee Little Man, Zacchaeus. Using an alternative reading of the story, Dr. Bell puts Zacchaeus on a pedestal for his hospitality and generosity.

Wonderful Counselor

Jan 31st, 2017

This sermon is the first in the Advent series Dr. Bell introduces the series and focuses on the meaning of Wonderful Counselor.

Running

Jan 31st, 2017

Sermon text 2 Timothy 46-8, 16-18

Luke 28-14

Luke 1815-17

This sermon, LChaim, exposits the story of the wedding in Cana. In this humorous and lively sermon, Dr. Bell challenges his congregation to be cheerful and enjoy life in spite of the burdens that we all carry.

Unity Is a Gift and an Obligation

Jan 31st, 2017

In this sermon, Unity is a Gift and an Obligation, delivered on Martin Luther King, Jr., weekend, Dr. Bell gives a Presbyterian review of the movie Hidden Figures before turning to the Barmen Declaration, which was used in South Africa to end l

The Secret to Contentment

Jan 31st, 2017

Dr. Bell begins by saying a few words about the election before turning attention to the importance of Thanksgiving.

Ah Ha! Moments

Jan 31st, 2017

In this Epiphany sermon based on Matthew 21-12, Dr. Bell makes several points about the pilgrimage of the Wise Men and the Bethlehem Star before focusing on the virtues of patience.

Does Prayer Work?

Oct 18th, 2016

This sermon, based on The Parable of the Unjust Judge, is on the importance and power of prayer.

A Jubilee Year

Oct 12th, 2016

Dr. Bell preached this sermon on Luke 416-30 on the first Sunday of the new fall program year at Wellshire Church - Jubilee Sunday.

Money Talk

Oct 12th, 2016

The Rev. Katie Robb Davis preaches on the Parable of the Dishonest Manager found in Luke 161-13. This passage includes the famous line about the impossible challenge of serving both God and money.

Power?

Oct 12th, 2016

Fear creates otherness. Love reclaims the other as brother or sister. One of fears powers is its ability to dehumanize the other. Love has the power to humanize the foreigner, the alien, and the outcast in our midst. The DisneyPixar film Monste

Worship in the Temple

Oct 12th, 2016

Dr. Bell speaks about the mission priority of worship and the importance of sanctuary architecture before introducing a capital improvements campaign. This sermon is part of the Create-ivity Summer Worship Series the sermon text is Psalm 84.

Inside Christian Headquarters

Oct 12th, 2016

In this sermon, our exploration of faith elements reflected in DisneyPixar films continues through the lens of a new favorite -Inside Out.Sermon text Lamentations 319-24

Sole Story

Oct 12th, 2016

To Woody, one of the stars of the DisneyPixar animated movie Toy Story, it meant the world to have a real physical mark on the bottom of his boot. It was something he could turn to in times of doubt and trouble. When he saw Andys name written o

The Belhar Confession

Oct 12th, 2016

This sermon at Wellshire focuses on The Belhar Confession, which was recently added to the PCUSA Book of Confessions. Belhar is a Christian statement of belief originally written in Afrikaans in 1982. It was adopted (after a slight adjustment)

A Grateful Life

Oct 12th, 2016

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

Weak Strength

Oct 12th, 2016

Brian Lays preached this sermon on the morning of his ordination at Wellshire Church. Now a pastor, Rev. Brian Lays grew up at Wellshire Church.Sermon text 2 Corinthians 45-11

Lost and Found

Oct 12th, 2016

This sermon dives intoFinding Nemo as our exploration of biblical themes reflected in our favorite DisneyPixar films continues.Sermon text Luke 151-10

Lazarus and Dives

Oct 12th, 2016

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

Moving Mulberry Trees

Oct 12th, 2016

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.

Treasure

Oct 12th, 2016

As part of the Create-ivity Summer Series at Wellshire Church, Rev. Katie Robb Davis delves into a sermon on dance and movement.Sermon text 2 Corinthians 47-12

O Taste and See

Jul 13th, 2016

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 Lo