What Is Truth? - John's Jesus in a Postmodern World transcript

What Is Truth? - John's Jesus in a Postmodern World

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Pilate's question for Jesus echoes through the ages into our day. Is Pilate a pre-modern postmodernist? These classes will discuss the claims about truth in John's Gospel and in our current culture."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Benjamin, Chris
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Community Without Barriers: Women in Paul's Letters transcript

A Community Without Barriers: Women in Paul's Letters

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the roles of women in Jesus' community and the early church, and the challenges of interpreting the scriptures and applying them to the life of Christians today."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Robinson, Thomas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Regenerating the Church transcript

Regenerating the Church

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The church and communities need spiritually-deep women who know something about living in relationship with God. We are following worthy examples in our past, but we want our daughters to find the church, too."
Date: February 21, 2000
Creator: Lowry, Rhonda
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lost History of Christian Spirituality: Discovering the Sacred in the Ordinary: Sacred Things, Sacred Places transcript

The Lost History of Christian Spirituality: Discovering the Sacred in the Ordinary: Sacred Things, Sacred Places

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Historian Philip Jenkins argues that Western Christians have lost half their history. Similarly, we have lost many of the spiritual practices known to our ancestors. It is time to reconsider the lesser-known disciplines that have transformed believers for 2,000 years."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Tippens, Darryl
System: The Portal to Texas History
Praiseworthy Dispositions: Forming Communities of Character For Today- Part 2 transcript

Praiseworthy Dispositions: Forming Communities of Character For Today- Part 2

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "From important texts in Philippians, classes will examine and assess the value of developing character traits that glorify the Lord and honor the new creation we are becoming in the image of Christ."
Date: February 21, 2000
Creator: Aquino, Fred
System: The Portal to Texas History
Church Growth Tomorrow transcript

Church Growth Tomorrow

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Philosophies of church growth and the mechanisms for making them work are varied and subject to change. What works in one locale may or may not work in another locale. What works now is no guarantee that it will always succeed."
Date: February 21, 2001
Creator: Furr, Joe Ed
System: The Portal to Texas History
Falling Away: Why Christians Lose Faith and What Can Be Done About It - Restoring Those Who Have Fallen Away transcript

Falling Away: Why Christians Lose Faith and What Can Be Done About It - Restoring Those Who Have Fallen Away

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class discusses the research that has been done on why Christians lose faith. We will describe how it comes about, what can be done to prevent it, and how to help those who have fallen away."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Simmons, Brian
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sent Life - The Missional Gospel of John transcript

The Sent Life - The Missional Gospel of John

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "John's Gospel is about sending and being sent. We will examine how God, the church and the message in the book of John provide a missionary message for today's church."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Flanders, Chris
System: The Portal to Texas History
Deep Calls to Deep: Plumbing the Depths of Life in God - Heaven Can't Wait: Re-envisioning Our Salvation transcript

Deep Calls to Deep: Plumbing the Depths of Life in God - Heaven Can't Wait: Re-envisioning Our Salvation

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Salvation is more than escape form condemnation postmortem; it's a journey into the glorious life of God. But, be warned, this transforming journey is both wonderful and more work than some would lead you to believe."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Reynolds, Bert
System: The Portal to Texas History
Together Again - Restoring Unity in Christ After a Century of Separation transcript

Together Again - Restoring Unity in Christ After a Century of Separation

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Our heritage was once known as a unity movement of people who wanted to be Christians only. Somewhere along the way that goal was lost. Can it be recaptured? Two preachers from different streams or our movement think it can, and think the time to say and do so is now."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Atchley, Rick & Russell, Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History
Multi-Racial and Multi-Generational Fellowship: Integrating Our Neighbors in the Community of Faith transcript

Multi-Racial and Multi-Generational Fellowship: Integrating Our Neighbors in the Community of Faith

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Every minister desires to seek and follow God's direction and will. Practicing the presence of God involves total dependence on God through prayer and listening to His voice. Does your church want to get to know your neighbors? Integrating begins by building relationships and continues with bridge-building into the community of faith."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Almanza, Joe
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worship in Chronicles transcript

Worship in Chronicles

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore God's dynamic relationship with ancient Israel through one of the 'neglected' books - Chronicles. Rediscover God's testing, healing and seeking of His people in our own times."
Date: February 21, 2000
Creator: Hicks, John Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women Are From Venus, Men Are From Mars: So, God, Why Did You Put Us on Planet Earth? transcript

Women Are From Venus, Men Are From Mars: So, God, Why Did You Put Us on Planet Earth?

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A spirited message on the roles in typical male-female interactions. The Exodus shows us that gender roles have changed little over the centuries, and also show us what we can learn, especially as young adults, to create happier relationships for ourselves: romantic, platonic, spiritual, professional."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Peters, Anna
System: The Portal to Texas History
Celebration of Marriage - Wisdom from Years of Enriching Marriages transcript

Celebration of Marriage - Wisdom from Years of Enriching Marriages

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "For so many, the names of Brecheen and Faulkner are synonymous with marriage enrichment. As we honor their ministry, come and celebrate marriage, both its power and possibilities."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Breechen, Carl & Faulkner, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dreamweavers: How Poor Burmese Refugees are Showing the Rich Work of God transcript

Dreamweavers: How Poor Burmese Refugees are Showing the Rich Work of God

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Hill Country Hill Tribes provides economic and educational development to women in Austin's Burmese refugee community. Come hear about the challenges faced and the lessons God has taught as we strive to help these artisans stay connected to their past and succeed in their new home."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Goudeau, Jessica Reese
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Temptation to Clone vs. The Courage to Plant - Planting Kingdom Churches transcript

The Temptation to Clone vs. The Courage to Plant - Planting Kingdom Churches

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In missions, we have cloned churches for many years, planting American' style churches in other cultures. Church leaders must have the courage to plant the Gospel in other cultures."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Guild, Sonny
System: The Portal to Texas History
What's That On Your Forehead? Discovering the Richness of the Christian Calendar. transcript

What's That On Your Forehead? Discovering the Richness of the Christian Calendar.

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What is the Christian calendar? How can we engage it as a tool for spiritual growth? This session offers ways the liturgical year can shape the spirituality of both individuals and communities of faith."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Walters, Naomi
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seeds that Grow - Nurturing Children to be Spiritual Warriors transcript

Seeds that Grow - Nurturing Children to be Spiritual Warriors

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This is a class that will help parents and children's leaders nurture children to become spiritual warriors by helping them develop a set of convictions based on the only model - the Word of God."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Pratt, Odra
System: The Portal to Texas History
Beyond the Azure Blue: Thinking About God transcript

Beyond the Azure Blue: Thinking About God

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In an age where popular Christian literature expounds several concepts about God, Jesus and Spirit, we may need to give special and thoughtful attention to the way we think about God."
Date: February 21, 2000
Creator: Robarts, Charme
System: The Portal to Texas History
Practical Aspects of Communication transcript

Practical Aspects of Communication

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Good family health is founded on strong biblical and self-esteem issues. There are helpful means to achieve this foundation and some positive/negative tools will be discussed."
Date: February 21, 2001
Creator: Taliaferro, Gary
System: The Portal to Texas History
We Beheld His Glory - Composing Worship songs from the Gospel of John transcript

We Beheld His Glory - Composing Worship songs from the Gospel of John

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In recent years, songwriters have blessed the church with numerous pieces for worship. While these songs have blessed the church, their range of both themes and exploration of biblical texts has been somewhat narrow. This class explores the possibilities for songwriting with the Gospel of John in mind."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Graul, Ike & Reese, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
Building a Leadership Brand that Matters: A Godly Force for Change in the Church, Home and Global Marketplace transcript

Building a Leadership Brand that Matters: A Godly Force for Change in the Church, Home and Global Marketplace

Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Lytle's recent research and 20 years of consultative experience reveal 12 key factors that connect the power of heaven with timeless leadership strategies. The same leadership strategies that enabled Abraham, Moses, David, Esther, Mary and Paul to reach greatness in God are applied to the dynamic challenges of church, home, and global marketplace."
Date: September 21, 2009
Creator: Lytle, Rick
System: The Portal to Texas History
May It Be According to Your Word transcript

May It Be According to Your Word

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 21, 2000
Creator: Reese, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
Will the Grandkids Be in the Church? - One Family's Inter-generational Discussion About Church and Faith transcript

Will the Grandkids Be in the Church? - One Family's Inter-generational Discussion About Church and Faith

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Why are so many of our young people leaving our churches? In this session, three generations of a "CofC" family explore questions like these, and in doing so, explore the dynamics of tradition, commitment, truth, inheritance, love, trust and faith."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Barton, John D.; Barton, Sara; Barton, John M.; Barton, Mary; Powell, Cynthia & Powell, Greg
System: The Portal to Texas History