Christian Identity in a Non-Christian World: Moral Values and Christian Identity: The Household Code of 1 Peter - Part 2. transcript

Christian Identity in a Non-Christian World: Moral Values and Christian Identity: The Household Code of 1 Peter - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We will explore how Christian identity developed within the larger Greco-Roman world. We will focus on how 1 Peter uses baptism to create Christian identity and to appropriate a non-Christian ethic. What can we learn from how 1 Peter urges Christians to both distance themselves from and identify with society?"
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Sterling, Gregory E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
From the Pit to the Peak - Discover Hope in Life's Hardships transcript

From the Pit to the Peak - Discover Hope in Life's Hardships

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Have you ever felt hopeless and discouraged? Elijah's disappointment with God, and Paul's disillusionment with friends, reminds us of life's low points. Discover how God can turn disappointment into hope and disillusionment into confidence"
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Shank, Sally
System: The Portal to Texas History
Paradox of Power in Relationship - Gathering From the Garden transcript

Paradox of Power in Relationship - Gathering From the Garden

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "There is much to learn from scripture and experience when it comes to gender roles and Christianity. Explore the paradox of power in relationship from a woman's perspective and from the Garden of Eden."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Lowry, Rhonda
System: The Portal to Texas History
Called Out of Darkness: Race in the American Church - Part 2 transcript

Called Out of Darkness: Race in the American Church - Part 2

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We have been "called out of darkness into his wonderful light," according to 1 Peter 2:9. However, the American church continues to struggle with segregated worship and racialized politics. This two-part workshop will explore the influence of race on Christianity in America."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Brice, Tanya
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mentoring; Money and You - Brand You transcript

Mentoring; Money and You - Brand You

Lecture given Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Every Christian needs to have a mentor and be a mentor. Discover six principles of mentoring from scripture and people."
Date: September 18, 2013
Creator: Diggs, Steve
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lead Like a Servant - The Dilemma of Christian Leadership transcript

Lead Like a Servant - The Dilemma of Christian Leadership

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What distinguishes Christian leadership from leadership in general? How does one negotiate the difference? This interactive class will explore differences and workable solutions for leaders in any Christian ministry."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Money, Royce
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stop Preaching and Start Slamming - A Desperate Cry for Change in our Churches transcript

Stop Preaching and Start Slamming - A Desperate Cry for Change in our Churches

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The lack of church relevance is evident as preachers stare at audiences of apathetic pew dwellers enduring safe sermons. Come hear why glitzy building and worship renovations will not reach this generation. Learn how slam poetry can inspire action on social issues."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Moore, Steven & Huis, Michael "Fish" Van
System: The Portal to Texas History
Living the Questions transcript

Living the Questions

Lecture given Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Faith is not about being right; it's about being in a relationship. Sometimes having all the right answers is less important than asking good questions. Book signing follows in the Moody concourse."
Date: September 20, 2011
Creator: Evans, Rachel Held
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jesus as a Man and As More Than a Prophet: A Christian and Muslim View - Part 2 transcript

Jesus as a Man and As More Than a Prophet: A Christian and Muslim View - Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A short look at the lives and significance of the two most influential religious figures in history and in the modern world, as seen from the perspective of one committed adherent of Christianity and one of Islam respectively."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Mitchell, Lynn & Sumer, Ibrahim
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Varieties and Illusions of Relgious Experience - Theological and Psychological Reflections transcript

The Varieties and Illusions of Relgious Experience - Theological and Psychological Reflections

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches are filled with people struggling with faith. Faith can fail completely or become fragile and pathological. What is happening in these cases and what can we do to help? Two psychologists offer some answers."
Date: September 17, 2012
Creator: Beck, Richard & McAnulty, David P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bring the Rain - Finding Faith Through Divorce and Cancer transcript

Bring the Rain - Finding Faith Through Divorce and Cancer

Lecture given Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "I experienced a double mastectomy for breast cancer, then a divorce, within three months time. This session discusses how God uses challenges to reveal a new path for life and how experiences can strengthen faith."
Date: September 21, 2011
Creator: Campos, Kristina
System: The Portal to Texas History
Let It Be To Me - Luke 1:26-38 transcript

Let It Be To Me - Luke 1:26-38

Lecture given Saturday, September 15, 2012, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 15, 2012
Creator: Storment, Jonathan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lacking Knowledge of God - Hosea 4:1-12 transcript

Lacking Knowledge of God - Hosea 4:1-12

Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2012, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 17, 2012
Creator: Goldman, Chris
System: The Portal to Texas History
Shepherding the Elder Selection Process: Elder Selection Is Not Deer Season - Part 1. transcript

Shepherding the Elder Selection Process: Elder Selection Is Not Deer Season - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Elder selection is a time of spiritual discernment and not about choosing respected people to attack in the name of "spiritual" objections. Often overlooked is how to help new elders transition into an existing eldership. This class explores the process of building a unified leadership."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Oglesby, Robert & Siburt, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History
Starved for Christ-Centered Intimacy - Our Need for Intimacy With God transcript

Starved for Christ-Centered Intimacy - Our Need for Intimacy With God

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Feeling ostracized and starved for connection, many who experience same-sex attraction look beyond church to fill our God-breathed need for intimacy. Responding to this need begins with an invitation to experience a loving God who calls us into relationship."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Gary, Sally
System: The Portal to Texas History
Secure In Heart: A woman's Journey to Redemption - Part 1 transcript

Secure In Heart: A woman's Journey to Redemption - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Eve first woke up to her Father delighting over her. But after she fell, did the God of grace restore her? (1 Peter 5:10) As we explore Eve's journey towards redemption, we'll claim a living hope for our own battles."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Weidner, Robin
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scarred Faith - When Suffering Gives Way to Adventurous Faith, Part 1 transcript

Scarred Faith - When Suffering Gives Way to Adventurous Faith, Part 1

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 1:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We live in a world full of scars. They are physical, emotional, mental, and social. Every scar has a story behind it. Do we believe God can enter into the scars of our lives to redeem the story?"
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Ross, Josh
System: The Portal to Texas History
Untangling the Web: A Website Toolbox of Simple, Inexpensive Stuff transcript

Untangling the Web: A Website Toolbox of Simple, Inexpensive Stuff

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In an increasingly digital world, a quality Web site is vital for churches, nonprofits and lay-led ministries. Discover online tools which allow you to create and maintain simple, effective, God-honoring Web sites. You can do it."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Colbert, Stephen
System: The Portal to Texas History
For I Know the Plans I Have For You: Developing Christ-Centered Leaders in Today's World transcript

For I Know the Plans I Have For You: Developing Christ-Centered Leaders in Today's World

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Mentoring and developing the next generation of leaders comes with challenges. Today's teens and young adults are bombarded with contradictory messages of what defines a 'real' person. Come explore leader development with ACU's head football coach and director of athletics."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Mosley, Jared & Thomsen, Chris
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lepers, Storms and Conartists - Missions Stories from the Edge: Praise You in the Storm transcript

Lepers, Storms and Conartists - Missions Stories from the Edge: Praise You in the Storm

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God continues to teach lessons to our family that parallel what Luke records in his Gospel. Join us for family stories from Asia and Africa that are thought-provoking and encouraging."
Date: September 17, 2013
Creator: Henderson, Larry
System: The Portal to Texas History
He is All I Need - Lessons of Reliance Learned Living a Life Without Arms transcript

He is All I Need - Lessons of Reliance Learned Living a Life Without Arms

Lecture given Monday, September 19, 2011, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We do not need arms to serve in the Kingdom of God. God does not use us because of what we do or do not have. God strengthens our reliance on Him and uses us as we are."
Date: September 19, 2011
Creator: McDoniel, Chet & McDoniel, Jim
System: The Portal to Texas History
Could You Move in Half a Day? - How Big is the Gap Between Econimic Classes? transcript

Could You Move in Half a Day? - How Big is the Gap Between Econimic Classes?

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Every culture has value and uniqueness, including the culture of poverty in America. Discover what happens when we recognize the gaps between economic classes and take a cross-cultural approach to interacting with poverty and homelessness."
Date: September 19, 2012
Creator: Halstead, Randy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Moving from Generation Extinct to Generation Excel - Communication Barriers transcript

Moving from Generation Extinct to Generation Excel - Communication Barriers

Lecture given Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As young people put on headphones and old people run away from technology, we witness a communication barrier between generations. Seek ways to understand and communicate over this divide so we all can benefit from the promise with future generations to come."
Date: September 17, 2013
Creator: Bowman, Ryan
System: The Portal to Texas History
How to Preach to Women - Having the Courage to Speak to Women the Way Jesus Did transcript

How to Preach to Women - Having the Courage to Speak to Women the Way Jesus Did

Lecture given Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore the longings of women today and discover how the good news of Jesus Christ meets their deepest needs. The God who is the same yesterday, today and forever offers modern women the same hope and good news received by the women in Scripture."
Date: September 16, 2013
Creator: Bost-Henegar, Amy
System: The Portal to Texas History