Sermons & Devotionals by Bernard Fell

How canst thou say, I am not polluted? Jeremiah 2:23 Great the monster called Pollution, With its creeping stranglehold, Filling air, lakes, streams, and rivers With its poisonous germs untold. 'Tis a great obnoxious killer, This grave menace to mankind, Belching forth its fumes wherever Man's inven... Read More

Keep thy heart with all diligence: for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23 He lived in "Grumble Alley", The house called "Discontent", And loved the critic's armchair, Where gloomy hours were spent. He looked for deep perfection In ev'ryone, but self! Complaints-his daily menu, And miser... Read More

Every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 18:14 Two men resort to Temple court With one desire to pray; From diff'rent walks of life they came By chance to meet that day. The proud, self-righteous Pharisee With feigned lips drew nigh; His he... Read More

God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. James 4:6 What is this sin that God abhors, This deadly thing called Pride? The central letter of the word, The "I" not crucified. Pride, with its spreading tentacles, Hath reached the hearts of all: Pride made a king a grovelling beast, And... Read More

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof. 2 Timothy 3:5 I saw a rose the other day As radiant as a queen; It never sprang from tiny bud, Nor graced a garden green. Gay daffodils, whose trumps of gold Ne'er danced to springtime's breeze; And lifeless blooms without sweet scent Or nec... Read More

Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God. Acts 27:25 The tempest raged, the surges rolled, The ship was sorely tossed Upon the ocean's heaving breast, With hope entirely lost. Fast driven by the howling winds, Torn sails and battered mast, A voice of cheer, rang firm and clear Above the ... Read More

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Lo! a shining, gold colossus, Product of a kingly brain, Shameful, lifeless, metal monster, Stood on Dura's humid plain: All the V.I.P.'s were gathered, With the Chaldees cornet-band, When the hour for dedication Of... Read More

Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20 'Twas mealtime in the children's ward; One little patient's name was Fred; The smiling orderly conveyed A tray of good things to each bed. The child sat still with lunch untouched, So nur... Read More

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thessalonians 5:18 "Your money or your life", the mounted robber cried: The night was dark, the stars shone bright, a lonely spot beside. The preacher, homeward bound, reluctantly obeyed; Erect upon his faithful... Read More

Preach the Word; be instant in season, out of season. 2 Timothy 4:2 When Sunday was kept, God's sweet day of rest, In happy times past, the brightest and best, Our parents decreed, come wind, rain, or snow, Their dutiful children to Sunday school go. We gathered on time, our teacher was fair; No Bib... Read More

There shall be one flock, and one Shepherd. John 10:16 The Good Shepherd comes! O measureless grace! Is not this the Christ, Whose wonders we trace? Proclaim the glad tidings, the Saviour adore, He bringeth salvation, and life evermore. Reclaiming the lost, He sank in deep mire; To seek and to save,... Read More

God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 "What would you do," yon man was asked, "If a small fortune came your way?" "Why, gladly give the half," he said, "For gospel work without delay." "What would you do if you possessed Two prosperous farms with fertile ground?" "Why, I would part with one... Read More

Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt. Colossians 4:6 There's no weapon so destructive In the armoury of life, Nor a poison half so potent As the little tongue of strife. Ships are guided by small rudder, Bit and bridle turn a horse, But this active, boasting member E'en can chang... Read More

Christ also loved the Church, and gave Himself for it. Ephesians 5:25 "Tis not good," we hear God saying, "For the Man to dwell alone; I will make a meet companion Who shall share His glorious throne." Worshipped and adored by angels, Cherubim and seraphim, Yet among the shining myriads Was no conso... Read More

She hath done what she could; she is come aforehand to anoint My body to the burying. Mark 14:8 'Twas love both pure and tender, As Jesus sat at meat, Which braved the heartless critics With true devotion sweet. The precious, costly ointment She lavished on His head Was treasured for the living, Whi... Read More

The wind . . . Thou canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth; so is every one that is born of the Spirit. John 3:8 How strange, mysterious is the wind! Its changeful moods we know; We cannot tell from whence it comes, Or whither it shall go. List to its sound o'er land and sea It whistl... Read More

Be still, and know that I am God. Psalms 46:10 The world is out of breath! As time moves swiftly by; So many pant for earthly gain, "More haste", they cry. In this mad, frantic rush There is no inward peace; Men's hearts are failing them for fear As strifes increase. The world is fever-tossed! Conta... Read More

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? I Corinthians 15:55 Roland, darling precious grandson! How I love to watch him play! Pretty smiles like dancing sunbeams Warm my heart along life's way. Born was he, like brother Andrew, In fair England's summer hours, Born to love the seas... Read More

And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds. Job 37:21 The world is full of trouble, And storms still thunder loud; But see! O soul discouraged, The bright light in the cloud. The sun still shines unhindered, Serene in dazzling might; No earth-born mist arising Can quench its wealth ... Read More

Buying up the opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:l6 There's an unseen, priceless treasure, Placed by God within our care Precious hours with jewelled minutes Making up the golden year. Time is measured, not by moments, But by tasks accomplished well; Time redeemed is wealth eternal,... Read More