Comfort, O Comfort My People transcript

Comfort, O Comfort My People

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Woodroof, Tim
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dr. Jesus Comes to Church: Practical Ministry Ideas transcript

Dr. Jesus Comes to Church: Practical Ministry Ideas

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Dr. Phil McGraw has become a cultural icon. His forthright manner has won him a legion of fans. If 'Dr. Jesus' were to visit our church, how would he minister to the bereft, the burning and the bitter?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Scott, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Day Spa for the Christian transcript

Day Spa for the Christian

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The first session will examine the conflicts faced by the Christian performing artist and strategies on how to overcome them. In the second session, participants will view dramatic presentations, perform personal assessments of the spiritual gifts, and discover how those gifts can be used to edify the church."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Bennett, Geannetta
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Qualities of an Effective Christian - Part 1 transcript

The Qualities of an Effective Christian - Part 1

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "How should a Christian 'dress for success' in witnessing to a society that loves to play the role of Joan Rivers, critic extraordinaire? Class examines the virtues that Christians are called to be clothed in to influence others for Jesus Christ."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Smith, Shon
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Second Look at Matthew - Oh Yes! transcript

A Second Look at Matthew - Oh Yes!

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "References to the prophets (including Isaiah) explode in Matthew! What's happening here? Is Matthew simply claiming the prophets predicted the Christ? A second look at Matthew and prophets reveals striking claims about the identity of Jesus and a message of renewal."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Pemberton, Glenn
System: The Portal to Texas History
Organizing and Writing a Spiritual Memoir transcript

Organizing and Writing a Spiritual Memoir

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Writing your spiritual memoir leaves a legacy of faith and ethical values for your family. Isaiah tells the Israelites in Isaiah 51:1,'Look to the rock from which you were cut…' Class will enable the writer to begin that process."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Thomas, Judy
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Kinder, Gentler Look at Matthew 19 transcript

A Kinder, Gentler Look at Matthew 19

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Take another look at Matthew 19. By seeing it in the larger perspective of Matthew's emphasis on mercy, we may deliver this text from the war-zone of views on marriage and divorce."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Mick, Kenneth
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seeing and Hearing Our God transcript

Seeing and Hearing Our God

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's prophetic career began with a personal encounter with God that opened Isaiah's eyes to God's perspective on the sin around him. His prophecies continue to challenge God's people to come face to face with the God who sees and hears."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Willis, Tim
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Sermon as Dialogue transcript

The Sermon as Dialogue

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Where does preaching fit into the conversation about the missional church? The church that strives to carry out the mission of christ will recover the call to be "in the world, but not of the world." Preaching missionally will help us find our way."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Christian, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
Genesis and the Shape of Life transcript

Genesis and the Shape of Life

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
The Church as Story-Formed Community - Part 2 transcript

The Church as Story-Formed Community - Part 2

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "These authors will be presenting material from the fourth volume in the 'Heart of the Restoration' series. How do we best account for the church? These authors suggest that the church is primarily the community that lives within the story of God."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Foster, Doug; Harris, Randy & Love, Mark
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Our Life's Wild Restless Sea transcript

From Our Life's Wild Restless Sea

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We've been called to follow Jesus in complete, wholehearted obedience. Even though we've said "yes" to Him, there is constant possibility that our minds may somehow be led astray from our sincere and pure devotion to Christ. Listen to the vioce of Jesus call us to love Him, and Him alone!"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Stirman, Peggy
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
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
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
Developing Biblical Consciousness and Redemptive Community transcript

Developing Biblical Consciousness and Redemptive Community

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "These two-day sessions will focus on why conservative and liberal views on ethnic diversity are spiritually bankrupt for the believer and how Christians can glean from Isaiah biblical models for considering diversity, social justice and community."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Holmes, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
What In the World Do We Do with Anger? transcript

What In the World Do We Do with Anger?

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Minister father and psychologist daughter look at an issue that impacts people with whom both of them counsel. What does the Bible say? What are the physical and emotional consequences of expressing or not expressing anger?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Crowe, Gayle & Cunningham, Lauren Crowe
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Call to Disciplemaking Youth Ministry transcript

A Call to Disciplemaking Youth Ministry

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The greatest threat to the church is enabling Christians to believe in Christ without expecting Christ to transform their lives. Disciple-making ministry is the way in which we fulfill Christ's call by encouraging our students, and ourselves, to be changed into His image."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Hubbard, Jordan
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Complex Christianity to Cross-Centered Christianity transcript

From Complex Christianity to Cross-Centered Christianity

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Rediscover God's design for Christianity and allow Christ to transform you by His unfailing love. Be reminded of His unselfish desire to trade His home in heaven so that yours could be created. WARNING: Participation in these classes may result in laughter, encouragement and fun - inspiring you to live the life God intended."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Barrow, Suzanne & Luttrell, Betsy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Indulging in the Pleasures of God transcript

Indulging in the Pleasures of God

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Does the Bible really teach that Christianity is self-denying? Experiencing Christianity as restrictive can drain our souls and weaken spiritual life. There is a better way. Why not indulge in the pleasures of God and enjoy Him forever?"
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Adcox, Jimmy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Your Maker Is Your Husband transcript

Your Maker Is Your Husband

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "God is the message that the Bible proclaims. In a world focused on human nature, human achievement, human wisdom, human power and human possessions, it is time for God's people to re-center their thoughts, words and lives on the only one who deserves and commands our full attention."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Willis, John T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lord's Supper After the Cross transcript

The Lord's Supper After the Cross

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "An examination of the theology and practice of the Lord's Supper in Churches of Christ."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Fair, Ian A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
God Reigns transcript

God Reigns

Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "God is the message that the Bible proclaims. In a world focused on human nature, human achievement, human wisdom, human power and human possessions, it is time for God's people to re-center their thoughts, words and lives on the only one who deserves and commands our full attention."
Date: June 26, 2004
Creator: Willis, John T.
System: The Portal to Texas History