Visionaries who dare to imagine a new way of thinking, believing... and even flying? Martin Luther (in 1517) and the Wright brothers (in 1903) had revolutionary convictions that changed the world, for good. Reformation Sunday gave us a chance to ponder their boldness -- and to consider our own dreams of a more civil and compassionate world.

This sermon is about the justice of God. Preached on Wellshires observance of The Children Sabbath, Dr. Bell addresses the recent acts of violence against young people in the Denver metro area while issuing a broader concern for the well-being of all of Gods children.

Jesus tells us that it is very difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God but then tells us that with God all things are possible -- because God can change us in ways that allow us to let go of, and be generous with, all we have.

This brief communion meditation focuses on Jesus call for us to enter the Kingdom of Heaven as little children. Dr. Bell compares communion to the childrens table that his grandmother established and a childrens tea party.

After talking a bit about the importance of Blessing the Animals, Dr. Bell speaks about the danger of faith healers and charlatans who misuse this text on James about prayer. He emphasizes that healing is God's action and not within human control.

Jumping off the lectionary reading from James, Dr. Bell offers a rare sermon on the subject on ambition. Worldly wisdom can lead to bitter envy and selfish ambition, but heavenly wisdom leads to good things in life.

This sermon, preached by the Rev. Dr. Laura Mendenhall, is about the importance of baptism in the confrontation of evil.

In True Faith, Dr. Bell shares general comments about the Book of James before turning to the sermon text on the importance of impartiality.

The Book of James is often used as an introduction to Christian living for both new and long-time believers, youth and adults alike. How do we become doers of the Word and not hearers only by bridling our words with the wisdom of what is true, kind, and necessary?

This relevant sermon begins with a discussion about the nature of evil and stresses the importance of putting on the whole armor of God. Dr. Bell speaks about the futility of guns as a solution to evil.