This exposition of Paul’s testimony before Agrippa examines a spectacle of four stark contrasts worthy of our consideration, namely, the contrasts of justice and injustice, humility and pride, sight and blindness, and faith and folly.

Title: A Spectacle of Contrasts

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Oct 12 2008

Bible: Acts 25:13-26:32

This exposition highlights three scenarios that give insight into living out our faith in a hostile world that hates Christ. Further consideration is given to Paul’s attitudes during this season of persecution and how every believer must emulate them in his life as well.

Title: The Apostle's Appeal

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Oct 05 2008

Bible: Acts 25:1-12

This exposition focuses on various doctrinal truths and life applications that flow from four themes that emerge from the text: the Sanhedrin’s vague accusations, the apostle’s successful refutation, the governor’s expedient placation, and the apostle’s frightening confrontation.

Title: The Prisoner and the Trembling Judge

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Sep 28 2008

Bible: Acts 24:1-27

This exposition highlights certain aspects of this historical narrative while at the same time focusing on the providence of God in the history of Israel and His unfailing love for His chosen people. Special consideration is also given to Israel’s rejection of her Messiah in contrast with God’s faithfulness to fulfill His covenant promises to her.

Title: The Futile Conspiracy

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Sep 21 2008

Bible: Acts 23:12~35

This exposition examines four themes that emerge from the historical narrative of Paul’s defense before the Sanhedrin, namely, the purview of God’s sovereignty, the power of a clear conscience, the priority of submission to the Word of God, and the presence of God in suffering.

Title: A Suffering Servant and Our Sovereign God

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Sep 14 2008

Bible: Acts 22:30~23:11

This exposition examines the historical account of Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem and his testimonial defense to his Jewish kinsmen. Special consideration is given to the hallmarks of hypocrisy and why it is so prone to violence.

Title: The Violence of Hypocrisy

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Sep 07 2008

Bible: Acts 21:27-29

In preparation for a special season of fasting and prayer for the salvation and sanctification of our children, this topical sermon examines a child’s spiritual condition in light of Satan’s strategies to destroy them, especially through the power of music.

Title: Satan’s Schemes and Your Child

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Aug 31 2008

Bible: Selected Passages

This exposition focuses on three scenarios that characterize this historical narrative, namely, a praiseworthy report, a threat from false allegations, and a unifying exercise of Christian liberty. Special consideration is given to the issue of Christian liberty and the dangers of contextualization in evangelism and worship.

Title: Mission Accomplished

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Aug 24 2008

Bible: Acts 21:17-26

This exposition highlights three characteristics of Paul’s faith, namely, it seeks opportunities for fellowship, it is sensitive to the Spirit’s leading, and it fears no enemy.

Title: Valiant Faith

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Aug 17 2008

Bible: Acts 21: 1-17

This exposition underscores five priorities that Paul exhorted the elders of Ephesus to heed, namely, proclaim the whole of Scripture, guard the integrity of your heart, protect the flock from false teachers, devote yourself to prayer and the Word, and give more than you receive.

Title: Elder Essentials

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Aug 10 2008

Bible: Acts 20:25-38