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Some Distinctive Landmarks in the Stone-Campbell Movement transcript

Some Distinctive Landmarks in the Stone-Campbell Movement

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "More than 10 years in the making and with the effort of ore than 300 contributors, the "Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement" is a landmark in the 200-year history of this religious effort. The general editors tell the story of the book and something of the fascinating insights it provides."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Foster, Douglas A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
What Christian Colleges are Learning from State Colleges transcript

What Christian Colleges are Learning from State Colleges

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Campus ministry, which experienced its peak popularity in Churches of Christ in the 1970's, is making a resurgence. Why? Several factors have contributed. One of the most significant is realized weaknesses in our Christian college model. Join us for an frank conversation regarding the pros and cons of each model."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Jones, Howard
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
In Search of Spiritual Transformation transcript

In Search of Spiritual Transformation

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Exploring spiritual and missionaul transformation, these sessions remind church leaders of the essential nature of their task. Spiritual and missional transformation requires chruch leaders to invest time, energy and resources in living out the two great commandments: loving God and loving humanity."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Wray, David
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Expanding Our Vision of Christ: The Christ Hymn (1:15-20) transcript

Expanding Our Vision of Christ: The Christ Hymn (1:15-20)

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "To counter a "deceptive philosophy" that threatened Christ's supremacy, Colossians offers one of the most expansive visions of Christ in the New Testament. These lectures will explore some of the distinctive features of Paul's Christology in Colossians, including the magnificent hymn (1:15-20)"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Holladay, Carl
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit as a Congregational Task transcript

Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit as a Congregational Task

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Can we transition our understanding from "church as institution" to "church as community of spiritual transformation"? If we can we will find life-giving practices that will draw us deep into the life and mission of God."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: York, Greg
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
What Went Wrong? Is There a Message for Us? transcript

What Went Wrong? Is There a Message for Us?

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Eighteenth-century Scotland produced an active restoration movement under the leadership of John Glas and Robert Sandeman. Within 40 years more than 50 congregations were spread across Scotland, England, New England and Canada. But by 1999 the movement was extinct. Why? What happened? What can be learned?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: McMillon, Lynn A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Every Person Mature in Christ transcript

Every Person Mature in Christ

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Since Christ is all-sufficient and all we need for fullness of life, these classes will explore how we become hidden in Christ. Especially important for our discussion will be the death and resurrection we experience with Christ in baptism."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Fair, Ian A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
He Raised the Bar All the Way to the Top! transcript

He Raised the Bar All the Way to the Top!

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Many counter faiths distract the believers - both in ancient Colossae and in our world today. Our Lord far excels any spirits or angels. Paul challenges us "to continue to live our lives in Him.""
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Olbricht, Tom
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
What Does Spiritual Maturity Look Like in Real Life? transcript

What Does Spiritual Maturity Look Like in Real Life?

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The journey to spiritual maturiey is at the heart of the Colossian epistle. The churches of Colossae were reaching in some dangerous directions for spiritual fulfillment. Paul's warning to them is appropriate for those in our day as well as his."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Hailey, Jan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
How Do We Share God's Hospitality with the Community? transcript

How Do We Share God's Hospitality with the Community?

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Hospitality is more than being friendly at church or eating out with friends. It is intentionally making room for others. What does it mean to make hospitality a missional initiative for your church?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: King, Grady D.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Story and Vision… Stone-Campbell Movement transcript

The Story and Vision… Stone-Campbell Movement

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "More than 10 years in the making and with the effort of more than 300 contributors, the "Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement" is a landmark in the 200-year history of this religious effort. The general editors tell the story of the book and something of the fascinating insights it provides."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Foster, Douglas A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Examining the Church's Often-Neglected Mandate - Part 1 transcript

Examining the Church's Often-Neglected Mandate - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The witness of Scripture is consistent from beginning to end: God cares for the poor, and He expects His people to as well. How should the church live in a world where the gap between rich and poor continues to widen?"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: James, Larry; Love, Stuart & Shank, Harold
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
God's Image and Our Fullness transcript

God's Image and Our Fullness

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Colossians 1:15-20 is important for understanding Jesus as God's agent of creation and as the agent of salvation. The passage, an early hymn, reshapes philosophical and Biblical ideas to provide a description of God's Son that reassures us about salvation and transforms our religion."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Cox, Ronald
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Principle of Second Chances (Recovering By God's Providence) transcript

The Principle of Second Chances (Recovering By God's Providence)

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "In these sessions Fate Hagood and Metropolitan Praise Team will focus in word and song on God's principles for Christian growth and success in life. Come and experience the Jesus' parable of the seed and the sower in powerful, life-changing ways."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Hagood, Fate, III
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The One Who Believes In Me Will Never Die transcript

The One Who Believes In Me Will Never Die

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Our hope of the resurrection is founded on God's powerful love demonstrated in the glorious resurrection of Christ. Join us as we explore how this hope illuminates our understanding of our faith and energizes our lives here and now."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Highfield, Ron
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Building Community in a Crowd transcript

Building Community in a Crowd

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "We live in a culture of crowds and, consequently, "crowded loneliness." All too often, our churches become a reflection of our culture in this regard among others. Being created in God's image means we were created to live in the context of community and not just a crowd. When Biblical community emerges in the midst of a crowd, explosive things can happen."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Seidman, Chris
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nonsense vs. Common Sense - Part 1 transcript

Nonsense vs. Common Sense - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "This class seeks to reorient Christians to the original evangelistic purpose Christ laid out in the Great Commission. Let's avoid Satan's temptations to engage in meaningless endeavors, and be fruitful in mission instead."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Cowger, Darrin
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stadia: Bold Vision for Church Planting in North America transcript

Stadia: Bold Vision for Church Planting in North America

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Stadia is a Restoration Movement organization providing funding, asssessment and ongoing help for American church planters. Learn how Stadia is collaborating with Churches of Christ both to identify church planters and to establish new congregations."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Claycomb, Phil
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
What's Wrong with "Evangelism" and "Conversion"? transcript

What's Wrong with "Evangelism" and "Conversion"?

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: ""Evangelism" and "conversion" need a facelift. Through poor use and practice, these words have lost their power in our preaching and praying. Come and discover again these important and powerful words."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: LaValley, Mark A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Living With the End in Sight transcript

Living With the End in Sight

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Is the church missing out on a powerful motivational force? Do we have a compelling vision of the end that encourages faithful living today? This class will explore what can be when we live each day with heaven in our minds."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Hall, Doug
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Faith at Work Movement - Part 1 transcript

The Faith at Work Movement - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "How can the church and Christian universities encourage Christians to see their everyday lives as godly vocation? How should we think about work and service to God? What are the ethics of faith in the workplace? We have gathered a business professor, a theologian, a minister, and a businessman to discuss these important questions."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Hamilton, Mark
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jonah: The Running Man - Running With and Ahead of God transcript

Jonah: The Running Man - Running With and Ahead of God

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jonah is much more than a big fish story. This minor prophetic book contains lessons about "saying no to God," "sin's ripple effect," "the God of second chances" and more. Be swallowed up in the excitement of Jonah's adventure."
Date: February 22, 2005
Creator: Brown, Terry
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
In or Out? Children in a Believers Baptism Church transcript

In or Out? Children in a Believers Baptism Church

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "When is a person ready for baptism? When do they know enough? When they feel sufficiently guilty? Do children of the church come to baptism any differently than people from the outside? Embracing a dynamic picture of salvation can help set the agenda for pre-baptismal instruction"
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Childers, Jeff
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Churches of Christ at Our Best - Part 3 transcript

Churches of Christ at Our Best - Part 3

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "Our churches have what they need to move into a positive future. Let's talk about moving forward together without tearing each other down."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Norman, Ronnie
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History