Wellshire Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colorado) is a reformed Presbyterian community that offers practical, spiritual guidance and an upbeat message in all we do. We warmly invite you to join us as we strive to learn from, respond to, and live in the way of Jesus Christ!
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 legal segregation.
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.
This sermon is the first in the Advent series Dr. Bell introduces the series and focuses on the meaning of Wonderful Counselor.
Dr. Bell begins by saying a few words about the election before turning attention to the importance of Thanksgiving.
On All Saints Day, Dr. Bell affirms the power of life with a sermon on the miracle of the wedding at Cana.
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.
This sermon, based on The Parable of the Unjust Judge, is on the importance and power of prayer.
This sermon is all about gratitude, drawing from Luke 1711-19 for inspiration.
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.
Dr. Bell returns to the pulpit to explore Luke 1619-31 - the story of the rich man and Lazarus.
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.
Dr. Bell preached this sermon on Luke 416-30 on the first Sunday of the new fall program year at Wellshire Church - Jubilee Sunday.
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 Monsters, Inc. reminds us of this. Let us be filled with love, not consumed with fear, so we can fill others with love -- because fear makes monsters, but love makes brothers and sisters. Sermon text Amos 510-15 1 John 47-21
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
This sermon dives intoFinding Nemo as our exploration of biblical themes reflected in our favorite DisneyPixar films continues. Sermon text Luke 151-10
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
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 on the sole of his foot, it gave him reassurance and hope - a moment of peace and joy. Gods name is not written on our soles, S-O-L-E-S, but it is written on our S-O-U-L. In baptism, God seals Gods love for us, no matter what we might have done and what might happen. In the waters of our baptism, God says to us as God said to Jesus in the Book of Luke, You are my child, the beloved with you I am well pleased.
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) as a confession of faith by the Dutch Reformed Mission Church (DRMC) in South Africa in 1986 and was instrumental in developing church unity during the period of apartheid. Dr. Bell had the privilege of sitting on the committee at General Assembly which initially proposed this Confession.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This sermon serves as a general introduction to the summer worship series, Create-ivity Living Artfully.
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?
Celtic scholar John Philip Newell visited Wellshire in May 2016 to provide a Friday evening lecture, Saturday workshop, and sermon in Sunday worship.
This Pentecost sermon speaks about the fundamental unifying work of the Spirit of God, reminding Christians of our responsibility for reconciliation in the world.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
In this Lenten homily, after a quick review of Esther, Dr. Bell turns his attention to walking on the water, which, as it turns out, takes... faith!
The Rev. Katie Robb Davis preached on the sending of the seventy and the importance of Jesus detailed instructions to go out in pairs and take nothing with them, speaking to our need for community and vulnerability in answering Gods call.
'Here I Am!' is the first in the Lenten series which is entitled Called by Name. After a general introduction to the series, Dr. Bell makes two points about call. First, there is no perfect paradigm for a call by God and, second, a call is always to do or accomplish some task or job.
God created us all equal. Our differences are a gift, and we are each an important part of Gods creation. It is easier to judge others for the speck in their eye than to recognize that we each have a log in our own eye. We should love others and recognize that we are not 'better' than them. God loves us all.
This sermon is loosely on the topic of leadership, as new officers were ordained in worship.
This sermon is based on I Corinthians 13, Pauls famous treatise on love. Dr. Bell sets the reading in context before turning his attention to agape love.
This sermon, based on the story of the wedding at Cana at which Jesus changes water to wine, bores down on the phrase he saved his best for last. From this, Dr. Bell preaches about the importance of doing good throughout life.
This Epiphany sermon challenges folks to find a new way home, as did the Magi.
Rev. Katie Robb Davis preaches on the story of The Good Samaritan, emphasizing the importance of helping and caring for others, especially allowing God to interrupt our busy schedules.
This All Saints' Sunday sermon is based on the Bibles 'Hall of Fame,' found in Hebrews 11. In it, Dr. Bell suggests that the proverbial 'cloud of witnesses that surround us' sets an example for us and inspires us, while noting it is important for us to consider our own legacy.
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