Fuel for the Fire - Recovering Spirituality by Recovering Mission transcript

Fuel for the Fire - Recovering Spirituality by Recovering Mission

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Our mission is to continue the work of Christ. That means seeking and saving the lost and equipping the saved as ministers of reconciliation. When churches recover that mission, they rekindle the fires of spiritual passion."
Date: February 20, 2002
Creator: Whitsett, Dwight
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spiritually Empowered for Living: Themes From Ephesians - A Vision for Unity transcript

Spiritually Empowered for Living: Themes From Ephesians - A Vision for Unity

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class brings a textual study of Ephesians, paying particular attention to the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. Paul's vision for the body of Christ, and life lived "in Christ" in first century Ephesians, necessitates rethinking our own calling and cultural context."
Date: February 19, 2002
Creator: York, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Breathing New Life Into Communion - More Than a Funeral transcript

Breathing New Life Into Communion - More Than a Funeral

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Some churches complain that the Lord's Supper has become a ritual, while others see it as a barrier to reaching seekers. There are ways to move the Supper from the periphery to the center of our assemblies and to integrate it with the teaching theme of the day. Come explore the options."
Date: February 19, 2002
Creator: Sandifer, Stephen
System: The Portal to Texas History
Finding Faith, Spirituality and God: A Primer for Daily Living - Finding Spirituality in the Daily Moments of Life transcript

Finding Faith, Spirituality and God: A Primer for Daily Living - Finding Spirituality in the Daily Moments of Life

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This is a practical applications class designed to help you find daily spirituality. It will help the learner develop a godly world-view to live by."
Date: February 19, 2002
Creator: Clark, Peter
System: The Portal to Texas History
You Will Never Get Out of This World Alive! - The Need for Assurance transcript

You Will Never Get Out of This World Alive! - The Need for Assurance

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In a world filled with uneasiness and insecurity, assurance of God is one of the greatest needs in the believer's life. Assurance in God provides an anchor of confidence and hope in the midst of pain and sorrow."
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Duncan, Lester
System: The Portal to Texas History
Portraits of Restoration Spirituality - Re-discovering Our 19th Century Spiritual Heritage transcript

Portraits of Restoration Spirituality - Re-discovering Our 19th Century Spiritual Heritage

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Churches of Christ today are hungering for spiritual depth and substance and are searching for it in a wide variety of places. What spiritual resources can we find within our own Restoration heritage? You may be surprised."
Date: February 19, 2002
Creator: Doyle, Derrick
System: The Portal to Texas History
Baptism: Our Spirituality's Defining Moment - The Spirit's Grace That Comes After Baptism transcript

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

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 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 20, 2002
Creator: Sager, Scott
System: The Portal to Texas History
Alive in the Mystery: Finding a God-Centered Life - Hearing God transcript

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

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 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 19, 2002
Creator: Ganus, Debbie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Down to Earth Principles for Heavenly Living - A Study of the Christian Graces in 2 Peter 1:1-12 transcript

Down to Earth Principles for Heavenly Living - A Study of the Christian Graces in 2 Peter 1:1-12

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Is genuine spirituality fact or feeling...neither or both? Is spirutal growth determined by external factors or internal transformation? Is it possible for us to gauge thelevel of our spiritual growth in tangible and practicle ways? Hear Peter's definitive instruction."
Date: February 19, 2002
Creator: McGalliard, Les
System: The Portal to Texas History
Not Against Flesh and Blood: Biblical Perspectives on Spiritual Warfare - Jesus, Paul and Peretti transcript

Not Against Flesh and Blood: Biblical Perspectives on Spiritual Warfare - Jesus, Paul and Peretti

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Ours seems to be a world under seige. We have little trouble believing Paul's statement that "our struggle is not against flesh and blood." But who or what shapes our understanding and practice of spiritual warfare these days? Recovering a healthy, dynamic spirituality will require a healthy and dynamic practice of spiritual warfare."
Date: February 19, 2002
Creator: Johnson, Stephen
System: The Portal to Texas History
Living and Active: The Ancient Book for Postmodern Times - Reclaimed by the (W)hole of Scripture transcript

Living and Active: The Ancient Book for Postmodern Times - Reclaimed by the (W)hole of Scripture

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Renewal in the past has been unleashed by the rediscovery of the Word of God. The answer for the church in postmodern times is a recovery of the voice of God communicated in Scripture."
Date: February 19, 2002
Creator: Cukrowski, Ken; Hamilton, Mark & Thompson, James
System: The Portal to Texas History
Love at First Sight? - Knowing God…Really! transcript

Love at First Sight? - Knowing God…Really!

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "It is one thing to know about God. It is quite another to really know Him. From Jeremiah 4 and 9 we will learn some things that will help us guard against just knowing about God, and challenge us to truly know him."
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Missildine, Ronnie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Racial Discrimination: Problems and Solutions - Four Illustrations transcript

Racial Discrimination: Problems and Solutions - Four Illustrations

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Racial discrimination remains a significant social and spiritual problem. This series of classes interweaves the stories of four families, racism, resilience, faith and how the Church should be an agent of change."
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Hinson, Waymon
System: The Portal to Texas History
Spiritually Empowered for Living: Themes From Ephesians - Reclaiming Our Identity transcript

Spiritually Empowered for Living: Themes From Ephesians - Reclaiming Our Identity

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class brings a textual study of Ephesians, paying particular attention to the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church. Paul's vision for the body of Christ, and life lived "in Christ" in first century Ephesians, necessitates rethinking our own calling and cultural context."
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: York, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elders and Spirituality - The Bishop as a Spiritual Leader transcript

Elders and Spirituality - The Bishop as a Spiritual Leader

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "There is no more demanding role in the church than the service of an elder. Servant leadership requires spiritual depth. This class examines the spiritual qualities necessary for church leadership."
Date: February 20, 2002
Creator: Fair, Ian A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Christian's Green Thumb: The Essentials of Spiritual Growth - The Nurture of Spiritual Growth transcript

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

Lecture given Tuesday, February 19, 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 19, 2002
Creator: Barclay, Richard
System: The Portal to Texas History
On Being Out of Your Mind - Called Out of Your Mind transcript

On Being Out of Your Mind - Called Out of Your Mind

Lecture given Monday, February 18, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Often, people who accomplish amazing feats, engage in death-defying acts, or daily live unusual lives are said to be out of their minds. Yet some are idolized, some institutionalized, and other ostracized. Is it OK to live "out of your mind?""
Date: February 18, 2002
Creator: Wyche, Freeman
System: The Portal to Texas History
Embodied Spirituality: Discovering a Balance of Nature and Grace - A Look at the New Humanity transcript

Embodied Spirituality: Discovering a Balance of Nature and Grace - A Look at the New Humanity

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What does it mean to be created in the image of God? IN what ways are we called to fulfill this goal? Is it completely a divine reality, merely a human reality, or a cooperative effort with God? The incarnation furnishes powerful answers to these questions and provides a balanced approach to spirituality."
Date: February 20, 2002
Creator: Aquino, Frederick
System: The Portal to Texas History
Youth Worker University - Basic Tools for Youth Ministry Tool Box transcript

Youth Worker University - Basic Tools for Youth Ministry Tool Box

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The class is for volunteer and part-time youth workers looking to put some spark back into their youth ministry. Topics include creative Bible teaching, games, retreats and simulation experiences. Many ideas and resources will be shared."
Date: February 20, 2002
Creator: Meyer, Scott
System: The Portal to Texas History
Incarnating Spirituality: The Present State of the Fanning-Richardson Controversy - Richardson's Fear: Empty Temples, Spiritless Forms and the Dissipating Passion of a Younger Generation transcript

Incarnating Spirituality: The Present State of the Fanning-Richardson Controversy - Richardson's Fear: Empty Temples, Spiritless Forms and the Dissipating Passion of a Younger Generation

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In 1857 Robert Richardson, a friend and collegue of Alexander Campbell, wrote a series of articles for the Millennial Harbinger (edited by Campbell) entitled "Faith Versus Philosophy." These articles called for a spirituality that moved readers beyond an emphasis on forms. His call to a vital spirituality continues to speak with great relevance to the heirs of the Stone-Campbell movement. Come and share Richardson's hope for a life led by the Spirit."
Date: February 20, 2002
Creator: Swick, Danny
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mission to the City - God's Mission to Us transcript

Mission to the City - God's Mission to Us

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God is faithful to answer the challenges of the city. As more and more people begin to move into the urban centers of the world, the church must proclaim the ancient message of the gospel through new, contextualized means. This class chronicles the expeirence of the PUMP Church of Christ, a new church planted in the heart of Portland, Oregon, in 2000."
Date: February 20, 2002
Creator: Graul, Ike & Tucker, Lanny
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inside Out: Becoming a Missional Church - Redefining Leadership and Structure transcript

Inside Out: Becoming a Missional Church - Redefining Leadership and Structure

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Across North America, people in our communities are on a spiritual quest. Most of these people, however, will not end their search with us...unless we change. In this class, discover some ways to make those changes without compromising our faith."
Date: February 20, 2002
Creator: Rheenen, Gailyn Van & Love, Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
On Being Out of Your Mind - Going Out of Your Mind transcript

On Being Out of Your Mind - Going Out of Your Mind

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Often, people who accomplish amazing feats, engage in death-defying acts, or daily live unusual lives are said to be out of their minds. Yet some are idolized, some institutionalized, and other ostracized. Is it OK to live "out of your mind?""
Date: February 20, 2002
Creator: Wyche, Freeman
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sufferings of This Present Time: Christian Perspectives on the "Attack on America" - The Things That Make for Peace transcript

The Sufferings of This Present Time: Christian Perspectives on the "Attack on America" - The Things That Make for Peace

Lecture given Wednesday, February 20, 2002, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How do we make sense of our world in the wake of the terrorist attacks on our nation? Five months after our national tragedy we are still asking the hard questions of faith in the face of devestation and loss. While easy answers evade us, it is important for Christians to think about the shape of their world in the light of suffering. Join these three teachers as we consider again our place in light of the events of September 11, 2001."
Date: February 20, 2002
Creator: Hailey, Mel; Rankin, Bill & Trevathan, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History