This exposition examines several key virtues manifested in the character of the first century church, namely, their spiritual unity, self-less love, and Spirit empowered preaching. Special consideration is also given to the character of contrasting Christians and God’s judgment upon deceptive and self-promoting Christians.

Title: God's Priority For Purity in the Church

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Oct 14 2007

Bible: Acts 4:32 - 5:11

After reviewing the issue of the rise of persecution against Christians in the world today, especially in the United States, this exposition examines the provocation of persecution and the counteraction to persecution delineated in the text in six principles we should manifest.

Title: Victory in Persecution

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Oct 07 2007

Bible: Acts 4:1-31

This exposition examines Peter’s sermon, looking primarily at three categories, namely, the constant of Bible prophecy, the cleansing of repentance, and the certainty of the Messianic Kingdom. Special consideration is given to the doctrines of repentance and premillennialism.

Title: Repentance and the Promised Kingdom

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Sep 30 2007

Bible: Acts 3:17-26

This exposition examines three unique aspects surrounding Peter’s miraculous healing of the man lame from birth, namely, the sovereign summons, the supernatural sign, and the shocking sermon. Special consideration is given to the false claims of modern faith healers in the heretical “Word Faith” movement.

Title: In the Name of Jesus

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Sep 16 2007

Bible: Acts 3:1-6

This exposition examines six measurable spiritual fruits that will inevitably result from those committed to the six well defined spiritual priorities discussed in part one. The six fruits include a fear of God, a supernatural power, a sacrificial oneness, a lasting joy, a godly reputation, and a pattern of genuine conversions.

Title: Essentials of a True Church part 2

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Sep 09 2007

Bible: Acts 2:42-47

This exposition reveals the pristine nature of the first church by examining their commitment to well defined spiritual priorities, namely, their devotion to doctrine, fellowship, Christ, purity, unity, and prayer—a model for all churches to emulate.

Title: Essentials of a True Church part 1

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Sep 02 2007

Bible: Acts 2:42-47

After considering the Lord’s warnings concerning the difference between the narrow and wide gates claiming to lead to eternal life, this exposition examines four elements of real repentance that will always accompany genuine conversion, namely, the pain, price, promise, and product of repentance.

Title: The Nature of Genuine Repentance

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Aug 26 2007

Bible: Acts 2:37-41

• This exposition examines four compelling arguments Peter used to prove that Jesus was indeed the Messiah, namely, because of His phenomenal power, His predetermined death, His promised resurrection, and His preeminent exaltation. Special consideration is also given to why God ordained evil to exist as a part of His plan and purpose to glorify Himself.

Title: Proofs that Jesus was the Messiah

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Aug 19 2007

Bible: Acts 2:22-36

After discussing some of the ministries of the Holy Spirit unique to New Testament believers as recipients of New Covenant blessings at Pentecost, this exposition examines Peter’s response to the devout Jewish questioners taken from Joel’s prophecy, carefully distinguishing between those promises that were partially fulfilled at Pentecost and those that will be fulfilled when Christ returns.

Title: Pentecostal Power and Promise

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Aug 12 2007

Bible: Acts 2:14-21

After explaining the significance of Pentecost as it related to the seven convocations of Israel, this exposition examines the difference between the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit and the purpose of the miracle of tongues during this transitional stage of God’s redemptive plan; tongues being a sign of judgment, blessing, and authority.

Title: The Filling of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jul 29 2007

Bible: Acts 2:1-13