After discussing the current state of apostasy in modern evangelicalism, this exposition unpacks Peter’s diatribe on false teachers that describes their primary motivations, namely, a cocky disregard for demonic powers, a calloused desire for sexual pleasure and a criminal devotion to personal prosperity.

Title: What Drives a False Teacher – Part 1

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: May 06 2007

Bible: 2 Peter 2:10b-22

After contemplating the glory of God as Creator and reflecting upon His omniscience, this exposition focuses upon God’s ability to keep a perfect accounting of men’s deeds. Special consideration is given to the pronouncement, paradigm and proficiency of divine judgment upon false teachers, combined with an important digression addressing the life-dominating sin of homosexuality.

Title: Certain Doom for False Teachers

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Apr 29 2007

Bible: 2 Peter 2:3b-10a

This exposition warns of the immense danger of false teachers and offers five categories to help identify them. Special consideration is also given to the subtle ways evangelicals deny the sovereign Lordship of Christ including the errant doctrine of unlimited atonement and the denial of God’s involvement in the Virginia Tech shooting massacre.

Title: Identifying False Teachers

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Apr 22 2007

Bible: 2 Peter 2:1-3a

This exposition emphasizes the existence of absolute truth revealed in Scripture by God Himself and contrasts divine truth with various examples of Satanic deception inherent in the dominant religions of the world.

Title: Truth from God

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Apr 15 2007

Bible: 2 Peter 1:16-21

After discussing the marvels of the resurrection of Christ and its implications on the believer, this exposition examines the apostle Paul’s concluding admonitions to Christians in light of our resurrection promises, namely, to be steadfast, immoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.

Title: Because He Lives

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Apr 08 2007

Bible: 1 Corinthians 15:58

After discussing the importance of being constantly reminded of divine truth, this exposition examines God’s passion to remind, our need to recall and our responsibility to remind others.

Title: The Passion of a Dying Apostle

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Mar 18 2007

Bible: 2 Peter 1:12-15

This exposition examines the list of godly virtues that should characterize the life of a Christian desiring to honor the Lord and experience the joy of the assurance of salvation.

Title: Experiencing The Assurance of Salvation

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Mar 11 2007

Bible: 2 Peter 1:5-11

This exposition examines Peter’s reminder of the nature of our salvation so as to provide a contrast to the counterfeit gospel of the false teachers he was about to expose. Special consideration is given to the centrality of Christ whose righteousness saves us, whose resources empower us, and whose promises transform us.

Title: The Essence of the Gospel

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Mar 04 2007

Bible: 2 Peter 1:1-4

This exposition examines seven essential admonitions for Godly living, namely, be submissive to spiritual authority, be humble to one another, be receptive to God’s purposes, be confident in God’s purposes, be watchful in spiritual warfare, be steadfast in the faith and be excited about the victory celebration.

Title: Essential Admonitions for Godly Living

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 25 2007

Bible: 1 Peter 5:5-14

After considering the role of elders in both the Old and New Testaments, this exposition examines Peter’s exhortation pertaining to the role and reward of shepherding the flock of God.

Title: The Shepherds Role and Reward

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 11 2007

Bible: 1 Peter 5:1-4