After explaining the history of the Magi and the glorious light that led them to the Savior, this exposition gives three reasons why God used the brilliant light of His shekinah to lead the Persian king makers, namely, to attest to His glory, to enlighten the elect, and to signal His return.

Title: The Star and the Savior

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Dec 23 2007

Bible: Matthew 2:1-11

This exposition examines Mary’s praise which provides believers with some remarkable elements of worship we would all do well to emulate, namely, her doxology was spontaneous, not induced, her worship was God-centered, not man-centered, and her praise rehearsed God’s mercy in the present, past, and future.

Title: Mary's Hymn of the Incarnation

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Dec 16 2007

Bible: Luke 1:46-55

This exposition views the incarnation of Jesus Christ from five different theological vantage points, namely, the marvel of His humiliation, the miracle of His incarnation, the ministry of His association, the majesty of His glorification, and the mercy of His invitation.

Title: Emmanuel—God With Us

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Dec 09 2007

Bible: Matthew 1:23

After considering some of the characteristics associated with cultic groups, this exposition examines four elements from the life of Simon Magus that are commonly found in cult leaders, namely, they want to be worshipped, they fashion their own religion, they try to purchase the grace of God, and they refuse to repent of their sin and renounce their past.

Title: Marks of a Cultist

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Dec 02 2007

Bible: Acts 8:9-24

After discussing the prevalence of evangelistic apathy in the western church today, this exposition examines four strategies that God uses to reconcile sinners unto Himself, namely, the winds of persecution, the willingness of common men, the work of previous laborers, and the Word of Christ and Him crucified.

Title: Winds of Persecution and the Scattered Seed

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Nov 25 2007

Bible: Acts 8:1-8

After reviewing what God has said regarding the staggering defiance of sinful man, this exposition examines the source and substance of Stephen’s spiritual power in the face of death, namely, His speech was Spirit empowered, His gaze was heavenward, and his heart was forgiving.

Title: Fearless in the Face of Death

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Nov 18 2007

Bible: Acts 7:54-60

This exposition contrasts the unbiblical ethos of evangelical pragmatism and postmodernism with the confrontational proclamation of truth modeled in Scripture, specifically focusing on Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin in which he was compassionate, courageous, biblically correct, confrontational and condemning.

Title: The Time for Condemnation

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Nov 11 2007

Bible: Acts 7:1-53

This exposition contrasts the world’s definition of a successful man with God’s perspective as seen in the character of Stephen; a man praised by God because he was full of faith and the Holy Spirit, full of grace and power, full of wisdom and the Spirit, and affirmed by God’s glory.

Title: Marks of a Choice Servant of God

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Nov 04 2007

Bible: Acts 6:8-15

This exposition examines the unique problems of the first church and the solutions used to resolve them. From this several important principles emerge that can also be applied to bring resolution to conflict in a local church.

Title: Principles of Church Conflict Resolution

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Oct 28 2007

Bible: Acts 6:1-7

After contrasting the issues deemed important by the modern proponents of neo-evangelical pragmatism with those praised by God in New Testament churches, this exposition examines three vital truths that launched the early church into a mighty fortress, namely, the early saints were honorable in holiness, empowered in evangelism, and as a result, they persevered in persecution.

Title: Holiness—Key to Power and Protection

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Oct 21 2007

Bible: Acts 5:12-41