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
Implications for Individuals and Congregations transcript

Implications for Individuals and Congregations

Lecture given Monday, February 19, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Healing has been a critical component of Christianity: first through the miracles of Jesus and the Apostles, and now through medical missions and ministries for the ill and aging."
Date: February 19, 2001
Creator: Patterson, Patti
System: The Portal to Texas History
Maintaining Christian Values in the 21st Century - 2 transcript

Maintaining Christian Values in the 21st Century - 2

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "It is difficult to practice Christian values in our society. Is the "American dream" a roadblock to maintaining our faith?"
Date: February 20, 2001
Creator: Gotcher, David
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
Homer Hailey's Personal Journey of Faith - Part 2 transcript

Homer Hailey's Personal Journey of Faith - Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 20, 2001
Creator: Harrell, David Edwin, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Future of the World transcript

The Future of the World

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2000, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Revelation takes on a new significance in a time of millennial madness and an increasing interest in 'spiritual warfare.' What shall we make of it?"
Date: February 22, 2000
Creator: Harris, Randall
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grief - A Survival Guide (What to Do and Say) transcript

Grief - A Survival Guide (What to Do and Say)

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Grievers may face unrealistic expectations from themselves and their friends. Normalizing the grieving experience and learning what to say and how to say it can relieve some complications."
Date: February 21, 2001
Creator: Kay, Steven
System: The Portal to Texas History
God In the Neighborhood - Implications for Ministry transcript

God In the Neighborhood - Implications for Ministry

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As Eugene Peterson translates John 1:14, he says "The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood." What does God look like in our neighborhood? Let's find out what this means for our lives together."
Date: February 20, 2006
Creator: Love, D'Esta
System: The Portal to Texas History
Barton W. Stone: A Spiritual Biography - Part 2 transcript

Barton W. Stone: A Spiritual Biography - Part 2

Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 21, 2001
Creator: Williams, D. Newell
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
Churches of Christ Today: What's Happening in Our Congregations? - Part 3 transcript

Churches of Christ Today: What's Happening in Our Congregations? - Part 3

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches of Christ have recently been included in a major study of American congregations. This series of classes examines the nature of the study, what we have learned about our congregations, and how the survey can be useful in the local church."
Date: February 20, 2001
Creator: Winter, Tom & Siburt, Charles
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
The Contaminated Heart (Acts 8:21, 22) transcript

The Contaminated Heart (Acts 8:21, 22)

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Father-God who created mankind also knows our heart. He wants our hearts to be consecrated for His purposes. Jesus' death on the cross for us "cuts" our hearts, exposes "contaminated" hearts and "captures" our hearts when they are changed."
Date: February 20, 2001
Creator: Stirman, Peggy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Let's Start Talking - Effective Short-Term Missions transcript

Let's Start Talking - Effective Short-Term Missions

Lecture given Wednesday, February 23, 2000, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How 'Let's Start Talking' is helping mission churches reach new people; methods of teaching; how LST is organized; and why missionaries are excited about using this tool."
Date: February 23, 2000
Creator: Stelding, Charles
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
Making Disciples vs. Making Churches - Becoming a Church That is Actually "of Christ" transcript

Making Disciples vs. Making Churches - Becoming a Church That is Actually "of Christ"

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class is making the case that the biblical call is for people to imitate Christ, not his first century church's methods or practices. When people who are in community with each other, they are a Church of Christ."
Date: February 21, 2006
Creator: Mashburn, Brian
System: The Portal to Texas History
Exploring New Horizons in Missions and Service transcript

Exploring New Horizons in Missions and Service

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Missions curriculum offers new direction and preparation for "non-traditional" missionaries. The Hills will share experiences and ideas and field questions from class members. Worldwide kingdom service welcomes the chance to enable people in pre-retirement years."
Date: February 20, 2001
Creator: Hill, Ira & Hill, June
System: The Portal to Texas History
Strengths/Struggles in Christian Family Life: Decisions transcript

Strengths/Struggles in Christian Family Life: Decisions

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 2000, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Almost 400 teens and parents were questioned on what issues families and teens were currently facing. The results will be presented along with suggestions on how church leaders can meet the needs of families and teens."
Date: February 22, 2000
Creator: Sager, Dave
System: The Portal to Texas History
Building a Faith-Based News Network transcript

Building a Faith-Based News Network

Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 20, 2001
Creator: Goodnow, David
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
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