This exposition emphasizes the dangers of ecumenicalism and the “People of Faith” movements in our culture by examining the unlikely alliance of the religious Pharisees and Sadducees who aligned themselves against Jesus.

Title: People of Faith Hating Jesus

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Mar 13 2005

Bible: Matthew 16:1-12

This exposition examines how Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the Gentile multitudes, and other acts of His ministry, preview future Kingdom blessings and reveal five lessons to be applied to our lives and ministry. Special attention is given to the sin of spiritual complacency—losing our first love—our love for Jesus our Savior and Lord.

Title: No One Cares Like Jesus

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Mar 06 2005

Bible: Matthew 15:29-39

An exposition highlighting the essentials of saving faith, namely, begging for undeserved mercy, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone, and seeking the Lord in humble persistence. Also included is a critique of the diluted gospel found in The Purpose Driven Life (40 Days of Purpose) phenomenon.

Title: The Essence of Saving Faith

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 20 2005

Bible: Matthew 15:23-24

A look at three marks of phony, hypocritical and apostate religion, namely, empty worship, polluted hearts, and blind leadership leading blind followers. Special attention is given to the dangers of psychology and religious legalism.

Title: Confronting Phony Religion

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 13 2005

Bible: Matthew 14:34-15:20

After a brief summary of the theology of soteriology (the doctrine of salvation), this exposition emphasizes the supernatural agency of the Savior in the process of sanctification as He conforms His disciples by delivering them from temptation, testing their faith, and exercising their faith.

Title: The Sanctifying Work of the Savior

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Feb 06 2005

Bible: Matthew 14:22-33

An exposition revealing three spiritual truths that flow from the familiar story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, namely, the priority of compassion, the problem of shortsighted faith, and the power of God. Special attention is given to the supreme importance of having a secret devotion to God.

Title: The Compassionate Miracle

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jan 30 2005

Bible: Matthew 14:14-21

A close look at the character of Herod and how the same problems he encountered as a result of his wicked heart effect all who reject Christ. A special warning is given to men concerning moral purity and how to battle sexual temptation.

Title: The Terrors of a Guilty Conscience

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jan 23 2005

Bible: Matthew 14:1-14

An exposition revealing three primary reasons people reject the obvious truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ, namely, the love of sin, Satanic deception, and stubborn pride. A list of “red flags” is given to help Christians discern false teachers and apostate churches.

Title: Why People Reject the Obvious

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jan 16 2005

Bible: Matthew 13:53-58

A study of the final couplet of parables describing divine judgment upon those who refuse to trust in Christ as Savior and Lord, and the profound responsibility Christians have to proclaim all the truths of the Kingdom. Special attention is given to explain the reality of hell and refute the error of those who believe in annihilation.

Title: The Love that Warns

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jan 09 2005

Bible: Matthew 13:47-52

A scientific investigation of the physics of light and the fascinating parallels found in a biblical survey of the glorious light of the shekinah found throughout scripture. A special emphasis centers upon four truths the light symbolized, namely, the glory of God, the glory of Christ, the glory of divine revelation, and the glory of the elect.

Title: The Light of the World

Speaker: Dr. David Harrell

Event: Sunday Service

Date: Jan 02 2005

Bible: John 8