Tearing Down Strongholds - Bringing God's Grace as Compassionate Strength transcript

Tearing Down Strongholds - Bringing God's Grace as Compassionate Strength

Lecture given Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Today's church is starved for guidance in responding to the issue of same-sex attraction. Participants will be introduced to Center Peace, a newly formed non-profit ministry dedicated to equipping churches to respond compassionately to our brothers and sisters who experience same-sex attraction."
Date: September 19, 2007
Creator: Gary, Sally
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Woman's Response to Change: Part 1 transcript

A Woman's Response to Change: Part 1

Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University
Date: June 25, 2003
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Applying Overseas Missions Strategies Across Town transcript

Applying Overseas Missions Strategies Across Town

Lecture given Monday, February 21, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If we can plant growing churches in Latin America, why not get local Spanish evangelistic efforts off and running?"
Date: February 21, 2000
Creator: Acosta, Albert
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Troubling Faith - The Dangers of Believing transcript

A Troubling Faith - The Dangers of Believing

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "John is not just telling stories about Jesus. He's asking questions about faith. Real faith is a troubling, risky, uncontrollable thing. John's view of faith challenges our domesticated understandings of discipleship."
Date: February 22, 2006
Creator: Woodroof, Tim
System: The Portal to Texas History
Forum: Who are the International Churches of Christ? transcript

Forum: Who are the International Churches of Christ?

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "For nearly 20 years, silence has marked the relationship between the ICOC and 'mainline' churches of Christ. This year's forum breaks the silence. Representatives of each movement will come together to practice the spiritual art of Christian conversation. Come and be a part of this historic conversation."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Baird, Al; Ferguson, Gordon & Taliaferro, Mike
System: The Portal to Texas History
Romans and the Flow of History transcript

Romans and the Flow of History

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We have so personalized God that we find it difficult to see God as the prime mover of history. Yet the biblical writings consistently portray God as moving through history to accomplish His purposes. What are those purposes and moves?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Woodroof, Tim
System: The Portal to Texas History
A 200 Year Celebration: Thomas Campbell in Pennsylvania: Form, Function, and Intent of the 1809 Declaration and Address transcript

A 200 Year Celebration: Thomas Campbell in Pennsylvania: Form, Function, and Intent of the 1809 Declaration and Address

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In 1809, Thomas Campbell produced a document that has cast a long shadow over the Stone-Campbell Movement. He proposed the theme "the quest for Christian unity, peace, and purity." We will comment upon the literary composition and religious soils of this influential agenda, especially in Pennsylvania and Ireland, as reflected in recent literature; the role of scripture and its interpretation in accomplishing Campbell's goals; the eschatological unfolding of his vision; and important theological assumptions."
Date: September 22, 2009
Creator: Rollmann, Hans J. & Olbricht, Thomas H.
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
The Christian's Role in Addressing Conflict: Part 3 transcript

The Christian's Role in Addressing Conflict: Part 3

Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University
Date: June 25, 2003
Creator: Cope, Joey
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
The Roots of the Kingdom in Matthew: Part 3 transcript

The Roots of the Kingdom in Matthew: Part 3

Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University
Date: June 25, 2003
Creator: Briley, Terry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Picturing Scripture - The Word as Seen Through the Eyes of Two Illustrators Centuries Apart transcript

Picturing Scripture - The Word as Seen Through the Eyes of Two Illustrators Centuries Apart

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We will examine the work of two artists who tackled the enormous challenge of illustrating the entire Bible. Separated by more than 100 years of world war, genocide, and astounding technological advancements, these artists reflected the worldviews of two very different times."
Date: September 20, 2006
Creator: Maxwell, Jack & McGregor, Dan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seeking Peace in Transition: Part 2 transcript

Seeking Peace in Transition: Part 2

Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University
Date: June 25, 2003
Creator: Mullican, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Empowering Boards for Leadership - Redefining Excellence in Governance transcript

Empowering Boards for Leadership - Redefining Excellence in Governance

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Designed for board members and executives of non-profit organizations, this class will reveal how boards can see past the clutter of day-to-day details and provide real governance for their organizations."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Packer, Barry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pots With a Purpose transcript

Pots With a Purpose

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Who does God call an influential woman? Looking at three snapshots from the first century, we will discover the process for becoming a woman of influence in the 21st century."
Date: February 20, 2001
Creator: Shank, Sally
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Church's Corporate Witness to the World - Psalm 66:1-15; Ephesians 3:1-13 transcript

The Church's Corporate Witness to the World - Psalm 66:1-15; Ephesians 3:1-13

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The fundamental role of the Christian and the church is to witness to God's activity to encourage the church and to convert the world to God."
Date: February 20, 2001
Creator: Willis, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Witness of Welcome: Discussing a Contemporary Practice of Christian Hospitality transcript

The Witness of Welcome: Discussing a Contemporary Practice of Christian Hospitality

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Early Christians announced the in-breaking of God's kingdom as good news, not only in the message they proclaimed, but in the lives they lived. God's welcome in Jesus Christ became the welcome they extended to each other and to the world. Practicing Christianity in a contemporary culture characterized by individualism and competition will not be easy."
Date: February 19, 2001
Creator: Johnson, Gayna
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Amazing Legacy transcript

An Amazing Legacy

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The gulf between black and white churches remains largely in place despite legal desegregaion decades ago. Sensing and Jerry Taylor provide insights into the problem and suggest biblical ways to end these divisions."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Sensing, Tim
System: The Portal to Texas History
A First Century Ministry Manual: Part 2 transcript

A First Century Ministry Manual: Part 2

Lecture given Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Abilene Christian University
Date: June 25, 2003
Creator: Reed, Carson
System: The Portal to Texas History
My Brother y Mi Hermano transcript

My Brother y Mi Hermano

Lecture given Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A reflection on the current situation and culture of the Spanish-speaking Churches of Christ in the United States and Latin America. How can we serve each other as brother and sister? How can we enrich each other's lives?"
Date: September 24, 2008
Creator: Garcia, Jorge Daniel & Hernandez, Patricia
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Preacher's Workshop transcript

The Preacher's Workshop

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "What goes into sermon preparation? Fleer opens the world of the preacher to us and helps us look over the shoulder of three lecturers: Mark Henderson, Jerry Taylor and Eddie Sharp. They will talk about what went into the preparation and delivery of their lectureship sermons."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: King, Tommy & Henderson, Mark
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
Common Myths Take on Truth transcript

Common Myths Take on Truth

Lecture given Monday, June 27, 2005 at Abilene Christian University: "The church has a forgotten population: mentally ill persons and the families who love and care for them. Too often the church's teachings hurt and there is no solace for these families. This class will attempt to break stereotypes and offer help."
Date: June 27, 2005
Creator: Soper, Angela D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
What Does It Take? To Refocus and Renew transcript

What Does It Take? To Refocus and Renew

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Following the theme of the Lectureship, these two classes examine our past, refocus our present perspectives, and call us to renewal. With more intention, energy and commitment as God's people who are mission driven to accomplish his work. It is an attempt to answer the question we must finally ask of each other, "What does it take to be his people?" A very practical look at practicing faith."
Date: February 21, 2001
Creator: Gafford, Carol
System: The Portal to Texas History