Against the Night - G-Rated Life in an R-Rated World transcript

Against the Night - G-Rated Life in an R-Rated World

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the great prologue of the Gospel of John, we are told that the reality of this great declaration? Jesus calls His disciples to live "against the night.""
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Meador, Prentice
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alexander Campbell: Adventurer in Freedom - Founding a Church transcript

Alexander Campbell: Adventurer in Freedom - Founding a Church

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This series of three lectures will cover material from an important new book on the life of Alexander Campbell. They will trace his family heritage, home life in Ahorey, and his college days at the University of Glasgow and his early days in America, including the founding of Brush Run and his early debates on baptism."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Cummins, Duane
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alive in the Mystery: Finding a God-Centered Life - Knowing God transcript

Alive in the Mystery: Finding a God-Centered Life - Knowing God

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The point of spirituality is relationship with God. Knowing God relationally requires that we listen for His word and live within it. Join us as we search together for a God-oriented life."
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Ganus, Debbie
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
All Things By Prayer - By Prayer, All Things transcript

All Things By Prayer - By Prayer, All Things

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the 1700s it was A.H. Franke. In the 1800s it was George Muller. Who will it be in our day? Who will call out to God for daily demonstrations of His eagerness to hear and answer prayer? Will it be you? God has been faithful to hear and answer our prayers for provisions and people. Come. Hear. Believe."
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Meeks, Steve
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
I Am the Resurrection and the Life John 11:1-44 transcript

I Am the Resurrection and the Life John 11:1-44

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Johnson, Stephen
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ann Landers of the Bible - Another Look at Proverbs transcript

The Ann Landers of the Bible - Another Look at Proverbs

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The book of Proverbs was written to help young people be successful in life. But it was written for a different culture than ours. How do we apply the biblical proverbs?"
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Sneed, Mark
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Anyone Want to Play Follow the Leader - Being an Elder in Biblical Israel transcript

Anyone Want to Play Follow the Leader - Being an Elder in Biblical Israel

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "New Testament teaching on church elders assumes an Old Testament understanding of city elders. This class will demonstrate typical characteristics and responsibilities of city elders from books such as Micah, and offer advice in cultivating these in the elders of our churches."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Willis, Tim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Artist as Priest and Prophet - Vision: The Cultivation of Sight transcript

The Artist as Priest and Prophet - Vision: The Cultivation of Sight

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The church cultivates believing souls by answering compelling questions, while the artist cultivates seeing souls by raising compelling images. Is there a conflict - an identity - in the believing artist's dual relationship with the Kingdom and the "world?" How can she be true to her work and be true to the community of faith?"
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Beaubeaux, Carmen
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
At Home with God - Sharing His Life, His Spirit, His Love transcript

At Home with God - Sharing His Life, His Spirit, His Love

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In this series (John 13-16) we will explore the secrets of the abundant life lived in the presence of God, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, and the love of Christ. We will allow Jesus to teach us to love, to find peace in a hostile world, to receive the Holy Spirit, and to bear fruit in His name."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Love, D'Esta
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Baptism: Our Spirituality's Defining Moment - The Spirit's Grace That Comes Before Baptism transcript

Baptism: Our Spirituality's Defining Moment - The Spirit's Grace That Comes Before Baptism

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can we hope to "Recover Spirituality" without recovering a rubust doctrine of the indwelling Holy Spirit? Is spirituality anything other than life in the Spirit of God? This life in the Spirit begins at baptism - spirituality's defining moment. Rediscover the Spirit's grace working in your life."
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Sager, Scott
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Baptized Life and Sexual Ethics - Reflections on the Moral Vision of the Jesus Story transcript

The Baptized Life and Sexual Ethics - Reflections on the Moral Vision of the Jesus Story

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Baptism does more than wash away our sins; it initiates us into a particular story or way of life. We are immersed into a new way of seeing things that includes every aspect of life - even sex."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Cope, Mike
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Because Last Things Matter - A New Look at the New Heavens and the New Earth transcript

Because Last Things Matter - A New Look at the New Heavens and the New Earth

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do you feel left behind by the "left behind" movement? It is sometimes hared to sort out all the theories about the end times. This class is a look ahead that might encourage you."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Atchley, Rick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Blessings for Dummies: Giving Elders the Last Word - God's Intention to Bless the World transcript

Blessings for Dummies: Giving Elders the Last Word - God's Intention to Bless the World

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If you were asked for a blessing, what would you offer? As the church gathers for worship, and even more as they leave the assembly to join God's mission for the sake of the world, they hope for the power of the Presence to go with them. You can help!"
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Harbour, Michael
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Built Together in the Spirit - Ephesians 2:11-22 transcript

Built Together in the Spirit - Ephesians 2:11-22

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Isbell, Brent
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Called to Teach - The Stone-Campbell Movement and Higher Education transcript

Called to Teach - The Stone-Campbell Movement and Higher Education

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This session will trace the rise of colleges and seminaries in the Stone-Campbell movement, with a focus on selected institutions and comparisons to trends in higher education among other faith groups."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Carson, Glenn
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Calls of God - How God Calls People to Himself - Part 2 transcript

The Calls of God - How God Calls People to Himself - Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In Romans 1:16-3:26, Paul explains that God has issued four calls to humanity, four overtures to the human race to draw us to Him so that we might serve His purposes."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Prater, Ronald
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Celebrating the Wrath of God - A Faith for Grown-ups transcript

Celebrating the Wrath of God - A Faith for Grown-ups

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "These presentations claim that the wrath of God is another face of His holy love dealing with humanity's sin. It embraces humanity as a whole and shows itself as the suffering we see in the world. The wrath not only speaks of the sinfulness of our sin; it proclaims God's steadfast refusal to let us sink without trace. And since His loving wrath is so pervasive and relentless, it implies a glorious end that will "justify the means.""
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: McGuiggan, Jim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Children Should Be Seen and Heard: Nurturing the Spirituality of Children - Let the Little Children Come: Who? transcript

Children Should Be Seen and Heard: Nurturing the Spirituality of Children - Let the Little Children Come: Who?

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "When Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me," He wasn't just inviting them to Sunday school; He was affirming their place in His Kingdom, His church. Growing a new generation of faith-filled Christians requires a commitment to rich communal practices that enable children to learn the language of faith, participate in the life of God's people and receive their lives as a celebration of the believing community."
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Neilson, Shelley
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Leaders Benefits Alliance - Providing Needed Benefits for Christian Servants transcript

Christian Leaders Benefits Alliance - Providing Needed Benefits for Christian Servants

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A team of experts including congregational leaders, a human resource professional, and a benefits consultant will present the latest efforts to provide nationwide health insurance, retirement plans, and discounts on electricity for churches, ministers and leaders from Christian schools, and non-profit organizations."
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Allmon, Suzanne; Holifield, Ron; Mullican, Jon; Siburt, Charles & Wright, James
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Christian Response to Humanitarian Tragedies - Humanitarian Tragedies: What Response is Needed? transcript

The Christian Response to Humanitarian Tragedies - Humanitarian Tragedies: What Response is Needed?

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "With the proliferation of para-church organizations, there is a need for communication and coordination among them so that human and material resources are most effectively utilized. Two questions need to be answered: what is needed, and who should go?"
Date: September 18, 2007
Creator: Allen, Sid
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Christian's Green Thumb: The Essentials of Spiritual Growth - The Need for Spiritual Growth transcript

The Christian's Green Thumb: The Essentials of Spiritual Growth - The Need for Spiritual Growth

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Agriculturists and horticulturists often boast of their mystical green thumb, which helps them produce bountiful harvests of fruits, vegetables and flowers. These sessions will explore ways that the Christian can develop a "green thumb" as he or she seeks to fulfill that all-important mandate to grow spiritually."
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Barclay, Richard
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Church is The Church of Christ - The Church Is...A Created Community transcript

The Church is The Church of Christ - The Church Is...A Created Community

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If you're confused or content with the Churches of Christ in America, it's time to look again at the intent of Christ for His church. Some in the "Church of Christ" are thinking denominationally...and you might be surprised who they are."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Goldman, Chris
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Church of Christ and the Missional Church Movement - Assessment, Hopes, and Projects, Part 2 transcript

Church of Christ and the Missional Church Movement - Assessment, Hopes, and Projects, Part 2

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A new word has risen in our church glossaries: "Missional." This word is attached to a body of literature and a growing movement amount congregations focused on a shift in how the church perceives its life in a rapidly changing North American context. Several congregations are expressing a desire to be more "Missional." But what does that mean? For the past five years, an organization, Church Innovations, has been studying congregations and their supporting networks inquiring about the potential for Missional change. Patrick Keifert, the director of CI, has worked with ACU and Churches of Christ to help us understand better both the challenges and potential for Missional transformation within our congregations. Pat and others will help us think more clearly about what it means to be both Missional and a Church of Christ."
Date: September 18, 2006
Creator: Hodges, Wade; Keifert, Patrick; Mattis, Charles & Reese, Jack
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Church that Flies - Rediscovering Our Mission transcript

A Church that Flies - Rediscovering Our Mission

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Everyone wants to be part of a "faithful" church. But "faithful" to what? To an apostolic patter? To an inherited tradition? To the purposes God intends for the church? We are commissioned people. God has work for us to do. This class identifies what God wants the church to be about and encourages to put that work first."
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Woodroof, Tim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History