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Forum: The Possibility of a Shared Future transcript

Forum: The Possibility of a Shared Future

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "For nearly 20 years, silence has marked the relationship between the ICOC and 'mainline' churches of Christ. This year's forum breaks the silence. Representatives of each movement will come together to practice the spiritual art of Christian conversation."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Reese, Jack; Wilson, John & Woodroof, Jim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Forum: Who are the International Churches of Christ? transcript

Forum: Who are the International Churches of Christ?

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "For nearly 20 years, silence has marked the relationship between the ICOC and 'mainline' churches of Christ. This year's forum breaks the silence. Representatives of each movement will come together to practice the spiritual art of Christian conversation. Come and be a part of this historic conversation."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Baird, Al; Ferguson, Gordon & Taliaferro, Mike
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Complex Christianity to Compasssionate Christianity transcript

From Complex Christianity to Compasssionate Christianity

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Rediscover God's design for Christianity and allow Christ to transform you by His unfailing love. Be reminded of His unselfish desire to trade His home in heaven so that yours could be created. WARNING: Participation in these classes may result in laughter, encouragement and fun - inspiring you to live the life God intended."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Barrow, Suzanne & Luttrell, Betsy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Complex Christianity to Contagious Christianity transcript

From Complex Christianity to Contagious Christianity

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Rediscover God's design for Christianity and allow Christ to transform you by His unfailing love. Be reminded of His unselfish desire to trade His home in heaven so that yours could be created. WARNING: Participation in these classes may result in laughter, encouragement and fun - inspiring you to live the life God intended."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Barrow, Suzanne & Luttrell, Betsy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Complex Christianity to Cross-Centered Christianity transcript

From Complex Christianity to Cross-Centered Christianity

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Rediscover God's design for Christianity and allow Christ to transform you by His unfailing love. Be reminded of His unselfish desire to trade His home in heaven so that yours could be created. WARNING: Participation in these classes may result in laughter, encouragement and fun - inspiring you to live the life God intended."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Barrow, Suzanne & Luttrell, Betsy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Our Life's Wild Restless Sea transcript

From Our Life's Wild Restless Sea

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We've been called to follow Jesus in complete, wholehearted obedience. Even though we've said "yes" to Him, there is constant possibility that our minds may somehow be led astray from our sincere and pure devotion to Christ. Listen to the vioce of Jesus call us to love Him, and Him alone!"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Stirman, Peggy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
From the Politics of Identity to Redemptive Community transcript

From the Politics of Identity to Redemptive Community

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "These two-day sessions will focus on why conservative and liberal views on ethnic diversity are spiritually bankrupt for the believer and how Christians can glean from Isaiah biblical models for considering diversity, social justice and community."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Holmes, David
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
From the Vain World's Golden Store transcript

From the Vain World's Golden Store

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We've been called to follow Jesus in complete, wholehearted obedience. Even though we've said 'yes' to Him, there is constant possibility that our minds may somehow be led astray from our sincere and pure devotion to Christ. Listen to the voice of Jesus call us to love Him, and Him alone!"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Stirman, Peggy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Genesis and the Shape of Life transcript

Genesis and the Shape of Life

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We have so personalized God that we find it difficult to see God as the prime mover of history. Yet the biblical writings consistently portray God as moving through history to accomplish His purposes. What are those purposes and moves?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Woodroof, Tim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Gift of Forgiveness transcript

The Gift of Forgiveness

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Forgiveness draws us into the very nature of God and offers us an opportunity to be most like Him. Yet forgiveness also poses one of the most significant challenges of daily Christian life."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Reese, Jeanene P.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Glimpse of Divine Reality transcript

A Glimpse of Divine Reality

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "God's ways are not our ways. Knowing and doing the will of God often requires a glimpse behind the scenes into the hidden ways of God. Let's explore the mystery together."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Hairston, Andrew
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
God Reigns transcript

God Reigns

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "God is the message that the Bible proclaims. In a world focused on human nature, human achievement, human wisdom, human power and human possessions, it is time for God's people to re-center their thoughts, words and lives on the only one who deserves and commands our full attention."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Willis, John T.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
God's Holy People transcript

God's Holy People

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The class asks with Isaiah, 'What does it mean to worship and serve a holy God? What does it mean to be a holy people?' Come to learn from Isaiah the heart of holiness."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Watson, Paul L.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
God's Purpose - Discovery Toolbox transcript

God's Purpose - Discovery Toolbox

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "This class will help people discover and fulfill God's purpose for their lives. All of God's people are meant to live with purpose, passion and prosperity. Come find a purpose-filled center for your life."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Roach, Tony
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Going Back to Get Ahead transcript

Going Back to Get Ahead

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Hopelessness haunts the globe and many corners of the church. Class examines our current setting and strategies for being agents of hope by telling the story effectively and authentically 'being the church.'"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Anderson, Lynn
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grounding Confidence - Psalm 136 transcript

Grounding Confidence - Psalm 136

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The Psalms speak to personal renewal in worship and life. Look in this inspired ancient hymnal to feel its life-changing impact on our attitudes and our actions."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Woods, Clyde M.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Growing Spirituality Through World Religions? transcript

Growing Spirituality Through World Religions?

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The U.S. is now the most religiously diverse nation in the world. How should Christians respond? Since Jesus is the only way, can Christians honor religious diversity? Can Christians grow spiritually through the encounter with other religions?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Patty, Stacy L.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hearing the Sigh of Creation - Part 1 transcript

Hearing the Sigh of Creation - Part 1

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Reclaim four hidden biblical metaphors that breathe through our lives: wind, stone, fire and water. Rescue their message from the absolutes of science and the abstractions of New Age. Restore their witness. Release them to magnify the intangible."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Beaubeaux, Carmen
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hearing the Sigh of Creation - Part 2 transcript

Hearing the Sigh of Creation - Part 2

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Reclaim four hidden biblical metaphors that breathe through our lives: wind, stone, fire and water. Rescue their message from the absolutes of science and the abstractions of New Age. Restore their witness. Release them to magnify the intangible."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Beaubeaux, Carmen
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The High and Lofty One Who Inhbits Eternity transcript

The High and Lofty One Who Inhbits Eternity

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "God is the message that the Bible proclaims. In a world focused on human nature, human achievement, human wisdom, human power and human possessions, it is time for God's people to re-center their thoughts, words and lives on the only one who deserves and commands our full attention."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Willis, John T.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Holy, Holy, Holy: Isaiah's Proclamation Concerning Holiness. A Holy God transcript

Holy, Holy, Holy: Isaiah's Proclamation Concerning Holiness. A Holy God

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "This class asks with Isaiah, 'What does it mean to worship and serve a holy God? What does it mean to be a holy people?' Come to learn from Isaiah the heart of holiness."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Watson, Paul L.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Holy Persons transcript

Holy Persons

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The class asks with Isaiah, 'What does it mean to worship and serve a holy God? What does it mean to be a holy people?' Come to learn from Isaiah the heart of holiness."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Watson, Paul L.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Holy Spirit and Daily Living transcript

The Holy Spirit and Daily Living

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Two 'extreme' views of the work of the Holy Spirit have marginalized and trivialized the work of the Holy Spirit in the corporate and daily life of a Christian. Class advocates a more balanced and practical understanding of the activity of the Holy Spirit."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Hopping, Steven
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Churches of Christ transcript

How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Churches of Christ

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Theological, historical and sociological perspectives on the value of ritual and symbol in the Christian life and worship. The church can find worship renewal as it seeks to honor traditions as well as contemporary expressions of these traditions through the creative reading of scripture, the celebration of the church calendar and days, through prayers of confession, the use of art and the experience of the Lord's Supper."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Bouldin, Todd
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History