This exposition examines three general categories of believers found within the body of Christ, each requiring unique ministry considerations. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of spiritual growth and the current obstacles in neo-evangelicalism that prevent it.

Title: Three Stages of Spiritual Development

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Apr 02 2006

Bible: 1 John 2:12-14

This exposition clarifies the priorities of pastoral ministry by examining the apostle Paul’s philosophy of ministry. He was consumed with God’s glory, content with his suffering, convinced of his calling, controlled by one message, confident with one method, committed to one end and confirmed by one power.

Title: Seven Ruling Convictions of a Pastor

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Mar 19 2006

Bible: Colossians 1:24-29

This exposition examines Jesus’ last warning of pre-kingdom judgment in His Olivet Discourse. Special consideration is given to the majestic spectacle of the King enthroned, the glorious inheritance of the King’s loyal subjects, and the condemnation and execution of the King’s rebellious enemies.

Title: King Jesus Enthroned on Earth

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Mar 12 2006

Bible: Matthew 25: 31-46

This exposition unpacks the essential truths Jesus taught in His parable of the talents, emphasizing spiritual service as a proof of genuine saving faith. Four distinct categories are used to remind us of our sacred trust, the labor required, the inevitable audit and the eternal reward.

Title: Our Sacred Trust

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Mar 05 2006

Bible: Matthew 25:14-30

Continuing Jesus’ theme of spiritual preparedness for the Kingdom of heaven, this exposition examines His warning against the pretense of readiness common among those who profess but do not possess Christ, the inevitability and imminence of the midnight call and thus the profound need to be ready.

Title: Behold, the Bridegroom Cometh!

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 26 2006

Bible: Matthew 25:1-13

After expounding upon the importance of preaching the prophetic word to confirm God’s promises to saints by those prophecies that have been fulfilled and to arouse sinners by those that will be, this exposition examines the three analogies Jesus used to warn the tribulation generation to be alert, ready, faithful and sensible.

Title: Christ’s Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 8

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 19 2006

Bible: Matthew 24:42-51

This exposition examines Jesus’ words concerning the season and surety of His return and the span of the specific signs He detailed. Special consideration is given to the various interpretations of "this generation," a brief comparison between covenant theology and dispensationalism and a detailed defense of a pretribulation rapture.

Title: Christ's Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 7

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 12 2006

Bible: Matthew 24:32-35

This exposition examines the sequence of events Jesus describes that will lead up to His second coming. Special considerations are given to the biblical concept of the “day of the Lord’ and a study of the physical phenomenon of light and its relationship to the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ.

Title: Christ’s Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 6

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 05 2006

Bible: Matthew 24:29-31

After a brief historical survey of worldwide anti-Semitism, this exposition studies Jesus’ warnings to the regenerate Jewish remnant alive in the second half of the tribulation concerning the dangers that will be theirs when the Satanically possessed Antichrist unleashes his fury upon them. Special emphasis is given to the unmistakable and glorious sign of His coming that will clearly distinguish the true Messiah from the false.

Title: Christ's Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 5

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jan 29 2006

Bible: Matthew 24: 16:28

This exposition discusses the career of the coming Antichrist by examining Daniel 9:27, the text Jesus refers to in Matthew 24:15 as the prophetic template to be used to determine the events and chronological sequence of the “beginning of birth pangs.” Special consideration is given to the current conditions surrounding the nation Israel and how they may fit into the prophetic picture.

Title: Christ's Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 4

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jan 22 2006

Bible: Matthew 24:15