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Excavating Your Gift to Edify the Church transcript

Excavating Your Gift to Edify the Church

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The first session will examine the conflicts faced by the Christian performing artist and strategies on how to overcome them. In the second session, participants will view dramatic presentations, perform personal assessments of the spiritual gifts, and discover how those gifts can be used to edify the church."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Bennett, Geannetta
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Facing the Toxic Shame of Abortion transcript

Facing the Toxic Shame of Abortion

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Approximately one out of every four women sitting in the church pews across America today has had an abortion. It takes most of these women 20-30 years to talk about their abortion. What steps is the church taking to set these women free?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Collins, Allyn
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Falling in Love With God - Part 1 transcript

Falling in Love With God - Part 1

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Psychologists at ACU are discovering that a relationship with God is experienced more like a parent-child bond or an adulthood love relationship with all the accompanying complexities. Come find out how our families and churches are helping or hindering falling in love with God."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Beck, Richard
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Falling in Love With God - Part 2 transcript

Falling in Love With God - Part 2

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Psychologists at ACU are discovering that a relationship with God is experienced more like a parent-child bond or an adulthood love relationship with all the accompanying complexities. Come find out how our families and churches are helping or hindering falling in love with God."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Beck, Richard
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fear and Its Control transcript

Fear and Its Control

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We've all experienced fear. It results in churches being stymied, and it keeps God from doing in us what He does best, making impossibilities possible. Class discusses the benefits of trusting God to handle our circumstances."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Luttrell, Keith
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fear and Its Response transcript

Fear and Its Response

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We've all experienced fear. It results in churches being stymied, and it keeps God from doing in us what He does best, making impossibilities possible. Class discusses the benefits of trusting God to handle our circumstances."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Luttrell, Keith
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fellowship… Christian Unity from a Transendentalist transcript

Fellowship… Christian Unity from a Transendentalist

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "'Where are we headed?' is a popular question about today's church, and for many the most disturbing. Come explore this question historically, generationally and personally. We will apply what we learn to questions of personal transformation, church unity, and our future in the great commission."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: McLaughlin, Don
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Finding Renewal by Rejoining God's Mission transcript

Finding Renewal by Rejoining God's Mission

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus' mandate to train disciples among all the people remains in effect for North America. Explore why establishing new churches is vital for us to fulfill this mission and is the key to renewal among God's people."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Harris, Randy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Five Contexts of Purpose Discovery transcript

The Five Contexts of Purpose Discovery

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
Forum: Our Shared Story to this Point transcript

Forum: Our Shared Story to this Point

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: 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