Renewed by the Spirit

This is the Introduction to the Sermon. You will receive the full manuscript sermon in Word format when you purchase. Title: “Renewed by the Spirit” Series: A Brand New You: Becoming the Person You were Created to Be Introduction: A church in Naperville, Illinois, in the western suburbs of Chicago is boasting new bells in their belfry. Since the church was built two decades ago, the congregation has held off on its plans to hang bells in a large open space above the sanctuary. Due to limited funds, the congregation suggested mounting a cross in the space or a series of liturgical banners that could be hung according to the seasons of the church year. In conjunction with the church's 25th anniversary, the church finally found the means to spring for three bells to fill the vacant hole – They are beautiful. However, you'll never hear these bells peal on Sunday mornings (or any other day of the week for that matter). And it doesn't have to do with city ordinances or complaining neighbors