Calvary Bible Church

This exposition examines the virtues of Paul’s example in life and ministry that we are to emulate, namely, he was a faithful shepherd, a humble slave, a suffering servant, a fearless preacher, and a zealous evangelist. Title: Shepherding the Shepherds Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jul 27 2008 Bible: Acts 20:17-24

This exposition underscores the essential elements in true Christian ministry by examining Paul’s passion to preach, his love for both sinners and saints, and his disinterest in money. Consideration is also given to doctrinal concerns regarding Sabbath keeping, the cessation of signs and wonders, and the promises of the millennial age. Title: Rare Passions and Forgotten Priorities Speaker: Dr. Dav...

After reflecting on the bondage of boredom, this exposition examines four categories of ministry insights seen specifically in a miracle of divine providence, a mandate to remember the poor, a madness called idolatry, and a marvel of divine intervention. Title: The Adventure of Ministry Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jul 13 2008 Bible: Acts 19:21-41

This exposition underscores the supernatural power of the Word of God demonstrated in this historical account, examining specifically the human labor of evangelism, the divine hardening of hearts, the demonic exploitation of Christ, and the supernatural conversion of sinners. Title: Encountering Evil with Overpowering Force Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jul 06 2008 Bible:...

This discourse addresses the most common ways fathers provoke their children to anger and cause them to lose heart, and also offers practical ways for fathers to bring up their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Title: Virtues of a Godly Man - Part 3 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 29 2008 Bible: Ephesians 6:4

This discourse examines God’s command for husbands to “love their wives as Christ loved the church” suggesting that a husband’s love must therefore be singular, selfless, sacrificial, satisfying, sympathetic, and sanctifying. Title: Virtues of a Godly Man - Part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 22 2008 Bible: Ephesians 5

After reviewing a variety of statistics betraying the moral free fall in our culture, this discourse examines God’s design for the family that centers around the concept of submission; a virtue that is impossible apart from obeying the command to be “filled with the Spirit.” Title: Virtues of a Godly Man - Part 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 15 2008 Bible: Ephesians 5

This exposition examines both the heritage of Judaism in Christianity and the process of transition from Judaism and John’s baptism to Christianity by discussing the consecration of Paul, the education of Apollo, and the conversion of Old Testament saints. Title: Growing in Grace and Knowledge Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 08 2008 Bible: Acts 18:18 ~ 19:7

This exposition examines the profound difficulties that Paul experienced in his ministry along with four divine blessings that are characteristic for all believers, namely, the joy of friendship, the fruit of labor, the presences of God, and the sovereignty of God. Title: Divine Comfort in Dire Circumstances Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 01 2008 Bible: Acts 18:1-17

This topical discourse examines the essential elements and cautions in child evangelism, offering practical instructions to parents centering around three concepts from Jesus’ parable of the sower and the soils, namely, prepare the soil, sow the seed, and trust God for the harvest. Title: Principles of Child Evangelism Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 25 2008 Bible: Selec...

After discussing some astounding new discoveries in our solar system that glorify our Creator who has condescended to our lowly estate and revealed Himself to man through creation and His Word, this exposition examines the blasphemy of idolatry, the nature of God, and the revelation of God. Title: A God Who Is Knowable Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 18 2008 Bible: Acts...

This exposition examines the character and roles of a godly woman who is a committed a wife, a consummate homemaker, a compassionate philanthropist, a credible teacher, and a consecrated mother. Title: Virtues of a Godly Woman Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 11 2008 Bible: Proverbs 31

This exposition examines the life and ministry of the apostle Paul that manifests four virtues the world hates, namely, purity of life, love for the lost, courage in preaching, and knowledge of the Word. Title: Four Virtues the World Hates Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 04 2008 Bible: Acts 17:1-13

This exposition is divided into four categories, each of which are filled with doctrinal truths that are immensely practical in the Christian life, namely, the rage of anti-Semitism, the rejoicing of the prisoners, the rescue of the jailor, and the recant of the magistrates. Title: Mercy to a Jailer and His Household Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 27 2008 Bible: Acts 16...

This exposition focuses on three remarkable spiritual realities that come to light in this fascinating encounter, namely, the providence of God, the preparation of grace, and the power of the gospel. Title: The Seeker and the Soothsayer Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 20 2008 Bible: Acts 16:11-18

This exposition underscores four ministry priorities that emerge out of Paul’s second missionary journey, namely, edify the evangelized, choose companions wisely, study the culture, and yield to God’s providence. Title: Marks of Effective Missions Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 13 2008 Bible: Acts 15:36-16:10

This exposition examines issues confronting the nascent church including the heresy of salvation by works rather than grace alone, and the potential abuse of freedom that would disrupt unity and destroy the church’s effectiveness. Title: The Jerusalem Council Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 06 2008 Bible: Acts 15:1-35

After comparing effective ministry to war and exposing various deceptions that unbelievers hold dear, including that of Liberation Theology, this exposition examines the final days of Paul’s first missionary journey and four combat essential that emerge from the text. Title: Combat Essentials Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 30 2008 Bible: Acts 14:1-28

This exposition examines three inspirational truths that the dying apostle Paul commanded Timothy to remember to encourage him in ministry, namely, the person and work of Jesus Christ, the power of His resurrection, and the promise of His victorious triumph. Title: A Triumvirate of Hope Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 23 2008 Bible: 2 Timothy 2:8

This exposition discusses the incongruence between the attitude of Christ versus the Jews when Jesus entered Jerusalem, and also examines the Old Testament prophecies of His visitation, the humility of His coronation, and the mourning of His condemnation. Title: The Sobbing Savior and the Crying Stones Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 16 2008 Bible: Luke 19:28-44

After reviewing the biblical mandate for preachers to preach the Word, this exposition contrasts common responses to gospel presentations from both the proud and the penitent. Title: Preaching to the Proud and Penitent Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 09 2008 Bible: Acts 13:42-52

This exposition underscores the Judeo-centric ministry of Paul and examines his sermon to the Jews where he reminds them of God’s providential care for Israel, God’s promise of Israel’s Savior, and God’s passion for Israel’s salvation. Special consideration is given to Paul’s theology in contrast to replacement or fulfillment theology. Title: The Exhortation of a Converted Rabbi Speaker: Dr. David...

This topical discourse asserts that there are at least seven biblical reasons for believers to formally and publicly commit to being actively involved in and accountable to a local church which is a visible expression of the invisible church, the body of Christ. Title: Seven Reasons for Church Membership Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 24 2008 Bible: Selected Passages

This exposition examines the dynamics of a Spirit filled church by looking closely at the church of Antioch that was defined by Spirit filled shepherds, Spirit led missions, and Spirit empowered warfare. Title: Antioch—A Spirit Filled Church Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 17 2008 Bible: Acts 13:1-13

This exposition examines the events surrounding Peter’s miraculous prison deliverance in Acts 12 where three dominate themes emerge, namely, the politics of persecution, the power of prayer, and the penalty of pride. Special consideration is given to God’s unique judgment upon Herod for not giving Him glory. Title: The Politics and Penalty of Persecution Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Se...