Calvary Bible Church

Following a reminder of the struggles all believers have with indwelling sin, this exposition examines three things we should do given the truths that the apostle has revealed concerning our new nature, namely, know them in our mind, affirm them in our heart, and live them by our will. Title: Alive from the Dead Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Aug 21 2011 Bible: Romans 6:11-...

After exposing Satan’s age old strategy of deception that began in the Garden—the same tactics that were in play when Paul wrote his epistle to the Romans and are in fact still in play today—this exposition traces Paul’s response to a preposterous conclusion through a persuasive corollary and a precise clarification. Title: The Preposterous Notion of Persistent Sin Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event...

After discussing the current political, moral, economic, and spiritual chaos in America, and upon considering various ways in which the world is being prepared for the rise of the Antichrist, this exposition examines six themes regarding his diabolical career, namely, his demonic origin, his world empire, his counterfeit death, his global worship, his arrogant blasphemies, and his murderous campai...

After considering the frustrating philosophies of man pertaining to ontology, this exposition appeals to God’s revelation for the answers, especially as they relate to the contrast between Adam and Christ, between the transgression of Adam and the free gift of Christ, between the reign of death and the reign of life, and between law and grace. Title: Abounding Grace Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Even...

After discussing the universal problem of sin and death, and upon considering the three most common schools of thought in Christian theology put forth to explain these matters, this exposition answers three questions: one, how sin entered the world; two, what is its effect; and three, why is this important? Title: The Deadly Invasion of Sin Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Ju...

This exposition examines the ninth and final benefit of justification that Paul reveals, demonstrating that he has saved the very best blessing for last, namely, to exult in God. Title: The Benefits of Justification - Part 7 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jul 24 2011 Bible: Romans 5:1–11

After rehearsing the blessings of justification in light of every believer’s longing to see the greatness and glory of God in their life, this exposition examines the eighth benefit of justification by expanding upon the internal awareness of God’s love, a love that is transcendent, saving, and permanent. Title: The Benefits of Justification - Part 6 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Servic...

After illustrating the shallow understanding of most believers pertaining to their justification and its implications in their life, this exposition examines the seventh benefit of justification, namely, the hope we have through a subjective awareness of the love of God. Title: The Benefits of Justification - Part 5 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jul 10 2011 Bible: Romans 5...

After illustrating the depressing hopelessness of those without Christ, this exposition examines the fifth and sixth benefit of justification, namely, the ability to have joy in tribulation and the assuring proof that such joy offers in validating the genuineness of saving faith. Title: The Benefits of Justification - Part 4 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jul 03 2011 Bible:...

After illustrating the futility of hoping in the illusive dreams of this life, this exposition examines the fourth benefit of justification that has implications not only for this life, but life after death for every believer, namely, the hope of glory. Title: The Benefits of Justification - Part 3 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 26 2011 Bible: Romans 5:1-11

After discussing the problem of depression in the human condition, especially as it may relate to Christians, this exposition examines the third great benefit of justification, namely, every believer has a permanent standing before God, forever fixed in a position of grace that provides assurance, blessing, and confidence. Title: The Benefits of Justification - Part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Ev...

After illustrating the lie that salvation is granted by the power of God but preserved by the power of man, this exposition examines the first two benefits of justification that gives every believer assurance of salvation, namely, having peace with God and access to Him. Title: The Benefits of Justification - Part 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 12 2011 Bible: Romans 5...

This exposition examines God’s promise of Abraham’s posterity as the final illustration that Paul uses to demonstrate that salvation is by grace through faith, and not by works of the flesh. Title: God's Promises Fulfilled Only By God's Power Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 05 2011 Bible: Romans 4:18-25

After discussing examples of false religious systems that teach justification by works, this exposition continues to examine Paul’s explanation concerning how Abraham was justified, not by works of the flesh, nor by circumcision, but through faith in God. Title: How God Justifies the Ungodly - Part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 29 2011 Bible: Romans 4:9-17

After providing an overview of the biblical history of Abraham, especially as it relates to his faith, this exposition delves into Paul’s revelation concerning how Abraham was justified, not by works of the flesh, but through faith in God. Title: How God Justifies the Ungodly - Part 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 22 2011 Bible: Romans 4:1-8

This exposition investigates the apostle Paul’s answer to the implied question, “Why did God the Father make His Son a propitiation for our sins?” To demonstrate the righteousness of God, to magnify the grace of God, to declare the Oneness of God, and to honor the Law of God. Title: The Satisfaction of Divine Justice Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 15 2011 Bible: Romans...

This exposition examines Paul’s explanation of how a guilty man can be made righteous; a way that is apart from the Law, acquired by faith, available to all, and accomplished by redemption. Title: The Miracle of Justification Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 08 2011 Bible: Romans 3:21-25a

This exposition examines the courtroom setting Paul has established where he proves that all men are guilty and under the sentence of divine condemnation. This discourse focuses on the universal charge, the undeniable evidence, and the uncontested verdict. Title: Universal Guilt and the Supreme Court Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 01 2011 Bible: Romans3:9-20

This exposition examines Jesus’ prayer whereby He reveals that God’s plan to glorify Himself through the redemption of sinful men is predetermined, personal, perfect, and preeminent. This discourse also includes a special emphasis on the security of the believer. Title: The Glorious Hour- Part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 24 2011 Bible: John 17:1-10

This exposition examines Jesus’ prayer whereby He reveals that God’s plan to glorify Himself through the redemption of sinful men is predetermined, personal, perfect, and preeminent. Title: The Glorious Hour- Part 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 17 2011 Bible: John 17:1-10

This exposition focuses on the Jewish responsibility that comes with privilege as Paul’s answers their objections on his perceived attacks upon God’s calling of Israel, His promises to Israel, and God’s holiness. Title: Jewish Privilege That Condemns Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 03 2011 Bible: Romans 3:1-8

This exposition examines Paul’s exposure of his Jewish kinsmen who foolishly believed that because they were descendents of Abraham, possessed the Law, and were circumcised, they were exempt from divine condemnation. Title: The Fallacy of Trusting in the Flesh Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 27 2011 Bible: Romans 2:17-29

Title: Condemnation of the Self-Righteous Moralist - Part 3 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 20 2011 Bible: Romans 2:6-16

After illustrating the essence of sin and man’s self-will, this exposition expands upon part one and examines the final reason why the self-righteous moralist is under divine condemnation, namely, because of his self-seeking works Title: Condemnation of the Self-Righteous Moralist - Part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 13 2011 Bible: Romans 2:6-16

This exposition examines the first two of three reasons why even the most religious person is under divine condemnation apart from faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, namely, because of his self-righteous judgment of others and his self-satisfied disregard for God’s grace. Title: Condemnation of the Self-Righteous Moralist – Part 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 06 2011 Bib...