Calvary Bible Church

After reviewing the perilous circumstances existing in ancient Smyrna, this exposition examines the praise, precept, persecution, and promise the Lord so graciously gave them and all churches that emulate their purity and devotion. Title: Smyrna: Purity Through Persecution Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 01 2009 Bible: Revelation 2:8-11

After discussing the historical context of the city of Ephesus and the early church that was founded there, this exposition examines five parts of the letter written to them from the Lord of the church concerning their praise, problem, prescription, punishment, and promise. Title: Ephesus: Loveless Orthodoxy Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jan 25 2009 Bible: Revelation 2:1-7

After discussing the presidential demagoguery and idolatry now sweeping the nation, this exposition focuses on the true Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ, and examines the circumstances, commencement, consequence, and commission of John’s vision of our glorified Savior, the Lord of the church. Title: A Vision of the Ascended Christ Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jan 18 2009 Bi...

After discussing popular counterfeit methods of discerning the future (forms of divination God condemns), this exposition examines the last three divisions of the prologue, namely, the benediction, the doxology, and the theme. Title: The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ—Prologue Part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jan 11 2009 Bible: Revelation 1:1-8

After discussing the authorship, date, and various conflicting systems of interpreting the book of Revelation, this exposition examines the first two of five divisions of the prologue, namely, the essence and blessing of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. Title: The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ—Prologue Part 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jan 04 2009 Bible: Revelation 1:1-8

This exposition examines the issue of Jesus being King of the Jews and the nature of His kingdom as it relates to His first and second advents. Special consideration is given to the nativity accounts and the fascinating story of the magi, all of which attest to His royalty as the One who will physically reign over the "house of Jacob." Title: Infant King Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Se...

This exposition unpacks the fascinating implications of the shepherd’s hasty trek to Bethlehem to find the infant Messiah and the reaction of Mary to their testimony. Altogether these reveal four reactions to the Savior’s birth, namely, witness, worship, wonder, and want. Title: Four Reactions to the Savior's Birth Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Dec 14 2008 Bible: Luke 2:15...

This exposition examines the profound significance of the "glory of the Lord" that shone around the shepherds, the title's given to the Savior, the real reason the angel's erupted in praise, and a clarification of the commonly misunderstood concept of "peace on earth, good will toward men." Title: The Pinnacle of Praise Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Dec 07 2008 Bible: Luke...

This exposition examines Paul’s meeting with the Jews in Rome, investigating in particular the meaning of the “kingdom of God” and “the hope of Israel” in refutation of amillennialism, while at the same time underscoring the principles of Jewish evangelism, the polarization of the gospel, and the pathos of Israel’s unbelief. Title: To the Jew First Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service...

After reflecting upon the Christian faith of the early pilgrims, this exposition examines the apostle’s exhortation to give thanks to the Father for three magnificent spiritual truths, namely, our future inheritance, our past deliverance, and our present redemption. Title: Giving Thanks Unto the Father Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Nov 23 2008 Bible: Colossians 1:12-14

This exposition highlights the magnificent works of God demonstrated in the Malta scenario, namely, His providence, provision, and power. Special consideration is also given to the contrast between the God of the Bible and the gospel Paul preached with the god and gospel of neo-evangelicalism. Title: Malta: Refuge and Rejoicing Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Nov 16 2008 Bib...

Men's Retreat Title: Carey Hardy-Marks of a Spiritual Leader part2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Nov 13 2008 Bible: Men's Retreat

Men's Retreat Title: Carey Hardy-Marks of a Spiritual Leader part1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Nov 12 2008 Bible: Men's Retreat

This discourse examines the text from the perspective of Paul’s stunning leadership role during his fateful voyage. From his example, ten principles of Godly leadership are identified and practically applied to Christian leaders. Title: Principles of Godly Leadership Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Nov 09 2008 Bible: Acts 27:1-44

This exposition examines the details of the narrative as well as four themes that emerge from it, namely, the ravages of sin upon man and creation, the ever-present hand of an omnipotent and merciful God, and further validation of the Scripture’s repeated claim to be the very Word of God. Title: Horror and Hope at Sea Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Oct 19 2008 Bible: Acts 2...

This exposition of Paul’s testimony before Agrippa examines a spectacle of four stark contrasts worthy of our consideration, namely, the contrasts of justice and injustice, humility and pride, sight and blindness, and faith and folly. Title: A Spectacle of Contrasts Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Oct 12 2008 Bible: Acts 25:13-26:32

This exposition highlights three scenarios that give insight into living out our faith in a hostile world that hates Christ. Further consideration is given to Paul’s attitudes during this season of persecution and how every believer must emulate them in his life as well. Title: The Apostle's Appeal Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Oct 05 2008 Bible: Acts 25:1-12

This exposition focuses on various doctrinal truths and life applications that flow from four themes that emerge from the text: the Sanhedrin’s vague accusations, the apostle’s successful refutation, the governor’s expedient placation, and the apostle’s frightening confrontation. Title: The Prisoner and the Trembling Judge Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Sep 28 2008 Bible: A...

This exposition highlights certain aspects of this historical narrative while at the same time focusing on the providence of God in the history of Israel and His unfailing love for His chosen people. Special consideration is also given to Israel’s rejection of her Messiah in contrast with God’s faithfulness to fulfill His covenant promises to her. Title: The Futile Conspiracy Speaker: Dr. David Ha...

This exposition examines four themes that emerge from the historical narrative of Paul’s defense before the Sanhedrin, namely, the purview of God’s sovereignty, the power of a clear conscience, the priority of submission to the Word of God, and the presence of God in suffering. Title: A Suffering Servant and Our Sovereign God Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Sep 14 2008 Bible...

This exposition examines the historical account of Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem and his testimonial defense to his Jewish kinsmen. Special consideration is given to the hallmarks of hypocrisy and why it is so prone to violence. Title: The Violence of Hypocrisy Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Sep 07 2008 Bible: Acts 21:27-29

In preparation for a special season of fasting and prayer for the salvation and sanctification of our children, this topical sermon examines a child’s spiritual condition in light of Satan’s strategies to destroy them, especially through the power of music. Title: Satan’s Schemes and Your Child Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Aug 31 2008 Bible: Selected Passages

This exposition focuses on three scenarios that characterize this historical narrative, namely, a praiseworthy report, a threat from false allegations, and a unifying exercise of Christian liberty. Special consideration is given to the issue of Christian liberty and the dangers of contextualization in evangelism and worship. Title: Mission Accomplished Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Serv...

This exposition highlights three characteristics of Paul’s faith, namely, it seeks opportunities for fellowship, it is sensitive to the Spirit’s leading, and it fears no enemy. Title: Valiant Faith Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Aug 17 2008 Bible: Acts 21: 1-17

This exposition underscores five priorities that Paul exhorted the elders of Ephesus to heed, namely, proclaim the whole of Scripture, guard the integrity of your heart, protect the flock from false teachers, devote yourself to prayer and the Word, and give more than you receive. Title: Elder Essentials Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Aug 10 2008 Bible: Acts 20:25-38