After reviewing the biblical mandate for preachers to preach the Word, this exposition contrasts common responses to gospel presentations from both the proud and the penitent.

Title: Preaching to the Proud and Penitent

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Mar 09 2008

Bible: Acts 13:42-52

This exposition underscores the Judeo-centric ministry of Paul and examines his sermon to the Jews where he reminds them of God’s providential care for Israel, God’s promise of Israel’s Savior, and God’s passion for Israel’s salvation. Special consideration is given to Paul’s theology in contrast to replacement or fulfillment theology.

Title: The Exhortation of a Converted Rabbi

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Mar 02 2008

Bible: Acts 13:13-41

This topical discourse asserts that there are at least seven biblical reasons for believers to formally and publicly commit to being actively involved in and accountable to a local church which is a visible expression of the invisible church, the body of Christ.

Title: Seven Reasons for Church Membership

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 24 2008

Bible: Selected Passages

This exposition examines the dynamics of a Spirit filled church by looking closely at the church of Antioch that was defined by Spirit filled shepherds, Spirit led missions, and Spirit empowered warfare.

Title: Antioch—A Spirit Filled Church

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 17 2008

Bible: Acts 13:1-13

This exposition examines the events surrounding Peter’s miraculous prison deliverance in Acts 12 where three dominate themes emerge, namely, the politics of persecution, the power of prayer, and the penalty of pride. Special consideration is given to God’s unique judgment upon Herod for not giving Him glory.

Title: The Politics and Penalty of Persecution

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 10 2008

Bible: Acts 12:1-25

This exposition examines God’s ongoing process of dismantling the deep-seated prejudice Jewish believers had toward Gentiles. Special consideration is given to the error of replacement theology and its legacy of anti-Judaism exposing the reversal of prejudice now seen in the Gentile church’s disdain for Jews and Israel.

Title: Counter Culture Christians

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 03 2008

Bible: Acts 11:1-30

This exposition examines the historical context of the Old Testament dietary restrictions and how they became perverted by the Jews and Judaizers in the early church. Special consideration is given to the sovereign work of God in the lives of Cornelius and Peter as He united Gentiles and Jews together in the body of Christ.

Title: Destroying the Dividing Wall

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jan 27 2008

Bible: Acts 10:1-48

This exposition examines God preparing Peter to accept Gentiles into the church and also focuses on his private ministry where he has compassion on the forgotten, the lowly, and the despised. A special digression examines Don Piper’s popular book, “90 Minutes In Heaven.”

Title: The Heart of a Compassionate Shepherd

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jan 20 2008

Bible: Acts 9:32-43

This exposition examines man’s responsibility in salvation as illustrated by Saul’s conversion, namely, he must humble himself to God’s revelation of the truth, he must commune with God in a contrite spirit, he must publicly profess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and as a result, he will persevere in the faith.

Title: The Transformation of a Chosen Servant

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jan 13 2008

Bible: Acts 9:1-31

This exposition unfolds four truths that emerge from Philip’s evangelism of the Ethiopian nobleman, namely, the author of regeneration is God, the agent of regeneration is the Holy Spirit, the instrument of the Holy Spirit is the Word of God, and the proof of regeneration is joyful obedience.

Title: The Work of Regeneration in Evangelism

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jan 06 2008

Bible: Acts 8:25-40