Calvary Bible Church

By examining the example of Jesus and the exhortation of Jude, this exposition debunks the myth that truth—if it exists at all—is not worth fight for. Title: Absolute Truth-Fight or Flight Part 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 30 2013 Bible: Selected Passages

This exposition of our Lord’s parable of the talents examines our stewardship responsibilities as faithful servants of our Master. Here we examine the trust given, the labor required, the accounts settled, and the reward gained. Title: When the Master Settles Our Account Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 23 2013 Bible: Matthew 25:14-30

This exposition deals with the final petition that addresses man’s needs which deals with our protection from temptation (our defense by God). Title: Our Savior's Pattern for Prayer Part 3 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 16 2013 Bible: Matthew 6:9–13

This exposition focuses on two of the three petitions found in the second section in our Lord’s outline for prayer that address man’s needs, namely, our daily bread (our dependence on God), and forgiveness (our debts to God). Title: Our Savior's Pattern for Prayer Part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 09 2013 Bible: Matthew 6:9–10

This exposition focuses on the first of two sections in our Lord’s outline for prayer dealing with three aspects of God’s glory, namely, His name, His Kingdom, and His will. Title: Our Savior's Pattern for Prayer Part 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 02 2013 Bible: Matthew 6:9-10

This exposition focuses on four great lessons that we can learn from Jesus’ prayer life, namely, prayer reveals an intense longing to commune with God, it should be the first priority to prepare our day, solitude is the sanctuary of prayer, and it is as important in times of blessing as in times of distress. Title: Our Savior's Secret Devotion to God in Prayer Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sun...

This sermon deals with the final contrasts, namely, a church that is zealous for kingdom living, celebrates the cross, aggressively wars against Satan, joyfully denies self to follow Christ, and lives in light of Christ’s glorious return. Title: Satan's Strategy for Church Growth - Part4 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 19 2013 Bible: Selected Passages

This sermon continues to contrast the kind of church Satan will build and bless with one that Christ has promised to build and bless. Here the focus is on the second pillar of the church, namely, one that is devoted to Scripture alone. Title: Satan's Strategy for Church Growth part3 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 12 2013 Bible: Selected Passages

This study begins to contrast Satan’s deception of Eve in Genesis 3 with the first of seven foundational pillars of the church Christ has promised to build and bless as expressed in Matthew 16:13-18, namely, one that confesses Jesus as Lord. Title: Satan's Strategy for Church Growth part2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 05 2013 Bible: Matthew 16:13-18

This exposition of Satan’s deception of Eve in Genesis 3 elaborates on Paul’s concern that our minds not be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness (2 Cor 11:2-3, 13-14). Title: Satan's Strategy for Church Growth part1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 28 2013 Bible: Genesis 3:1

This study first examines what Scripture reveals about Satan and demons: who are they and what are they up to, what are their powers and limitations, and what are the unique schemes they use to take advantage of us. It then culminates with an exposition of the believers armor in Ephesians 6:10-18. Title: Satan and Spiritual Warfare Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 07 2013...

This exposition examines the essence of the atonement (why Christ had to die); the extent of the atonement (for whom did Christ die); and the effect of the atonement (what actually happened to sinners when Christ died). Title: The Controlling Power of the Atonement Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 31 2013 Bible: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

This expositional overview of John 21 examines the life of Peter in whom every Christian can see himself. Here we examine the subtlety of faltering faith, the marvel of pursuing grace, the sorrow of deficient love, and the joy of willing sacrifice. Title: Loving Yourself More Than Christ Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 24 2013 Bible: John 21

After explaining from the Old Testament what it means to fear God, this exposition examines Peter’s exhortation pertaining to the object of fear, the conduct of fear, and the motivation for fear. Title: To Have No Fear of God Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 17 2013 Bible: 1 Peter 1:17-19

This exposition examines Jesus’ discourse regarding the tragedy of self-deception and how it will be exposed when He judges unbelievers. In this terrifying scene we see a dire warning, a dubious defense, and a damning sentence. Title: Professing Christ with Your Lips but Not with Your Life Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 03 2013 Bible: Matthew 7:21

This exposition examines Paul’s salutation where we see his loving indebtedness for a sister in Christ, his affection for fellow saints and servants, and his passion to protect the church from false teachers. Title: Doxology of Praise for the Gospel of God Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 24 2013 Bible: Romans 16:25-27

This exposition examines Paul’s salutation where we see his loving indebtedness for a sister in Christ, his affection for fellow saints and servants, and his passion to protect the church from false teachers. Title: Strengthening the Bond of Grace Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 17 2013 Bible: Romans 16:1-24

This exposition examines some of the unique characteristics of the apostle Paul’s life and ministry, namely, he was marked by sensitivity to God’s providential leading in his life, he had an ability to promote unity, and he was devoted to striving with others in fervent prayer. Title: Marks of a Missionary Church Planter Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 10 2013 Bible: Rom...

This exposition emphasizes three important truths necessary for Christian unity in the church. We must learn to accept one another, admonish one another, and remember what we know to be true by way of constant reminders. Title: Accept and Admonish One Another Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 03 2013 Bible: Romans 15:7-21

After warning about the danger of loosing our awe of God resulting in a heart that will become enthralled with idols of our own making and choosing, this exposition examines four exhortations for the strong that emerge from the text: respect the weak, restrict your liberties, resemble Christ, and rejoice in unity. Title: Bearing the Weaknesses of the Weak Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday S...

This exposition examines six admonitions to the weak and the strong that help us accept one another in Christ and produce unity among the brethren regardless our differences. Title: Unifying the Strong and the Weak Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jan 06 2013 Bible: Romans 14:13-23

This exposition explains the promise made to Mary concerning Jesus’ future reign on the throne of His father David in a kingdom that will have no end by examining the purposes of God in His universal kingdom and the changing forms of His mediatorial kingdom that exists within it. Title: King Jesus and His Kingdom Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Dec 23 2012 Bible: Luke 1:32-3...

This exposition gives further context regarding Jesus as the Messiah, examining the OT meaning and significance of that title and its NT fulfillment in Jesus Christ who was the perfect embodiment of prophet, priest, and king. Title: The Birth of the Son of God - Part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Dec 16 2012 Bible: Luke 2:1-7

After explaining the historical and prophetic significance of Bethlehem, especially as it relates to the prophecy of Micah 5:2, this exposition focuses on the historical context of Jesus’ birth and the fascinating circumstances of the census that were all part of God’s plan. Title: The Birth of the Son of God - Part 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Dec 09 2012 Bible: Luke 2...

After defining what it means to be “weak in faith” versus “strong”, this exposition examines three reasons why all believers (weak or strong) are to be accepted and loved by all other believers. Title: Unity Encompasses Liberty Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Dec 02 2012 Bible: Romans14:1-12