Calvary Bible Church

This exposition focuses upon three themes that help us look beyond the Savior’s suffering to be able to see and savor the glory of God Himself, namely, the tragedy of the fear of man more than God, the silence of Christ, and the self-condemnation of Israel in light of her future restoration. Title: Crown or Crucify? Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 11 2006 Bible: Matthew...

This exposition explores the insanity of injustice—illustrated by the conniving wickedness of the Jewish religious authorities; the insanity of suicide—illustrated by Judas’ foolish answer to a life of wasted opportunity; and the insanity of hypocrisy—illustrated by the ridiculous legalism involved in the handling of the blood money. Title: The Insanity of Sin Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sun...

This exposition examines the riveting account of Peter’s denial and underscores the sequence of events that parallel the pathway of temptation for every saint, including spiritual pride, failure to count the cost of discipleship, prayerlessness, an unteachable heart, an unsubmissive spirit, and finally, impetuous acts of defiance. Title: The Bitter Tears of Repentance Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Ev...

This exposition contrasts God’s established principles of Jewish jurisprudence revealed in the Pentateuch with the blatant and blasphemous miscarriage of justice in the mock trial that convicted Jesus. Special consideration is given to sinful man’s refusal to examine the evidence of who Jesus is and, as a result, believe in Him as Savior and Lord. Title: Jesus' Trial -- a Microcosm of Man's Mocker...

This exposition reveals the stunning scene of Jesus’ betrayal and arrest, providing an analogue of rebellion and defection that has played out in every era of redemptive history. The study is divided into four parts, namely, the maniacal mob represented by the treacherous traitor and the disloyal disciples represented by the demented disciple. Title: The Treacherous Traitor Speaker: Dr. David Harr...

This exposition examines the profound sufferings of our Savior before His arrest and how he dealt with them. Here we learn how to face severe trials in our life through Jesus’ example, namely, the priority of prayerful communion, submissive surrender and courageous obedience. Title: The Agonies of Gethsemane Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: May 07 2006 Bible: Matthew 26: 36-4...

This exposition examines Peter’s proud response to Jesus’ warning to the disciples that they would deny Him. Three sinful predispositions within the human heart that tend to track in a predictable progression are considered, namely, the selective hearing of truth, the selective interpretation of truth, culminating in a settled conviction of a lie. Title: When Pride Hears Truth Speaker: Dr. David H...

This exposition unfolds some of the amazing aspects of divine providence with Jesus in the upper room as God orchestrates the events of history to accomplish His purposes through the Passover Transformation, the Betrayal Treachery and the Promised Triumph when Christ establishes His earthly kingdom—right on schedule. Title: The Predetermined Plan Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Da...

This exposition reveals the meaning of the fullness of Christ and what it means for believers to be "complete in Him", namely, He energizes our new nature, gives us spiritual life and He has disarmed our enemies. Title: The Fullness of Christ in the Redeemed Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 16 2006 Bible: Colossians 2:8-15

This exposition investigates the dramatic events leading up to Jesus’ betrayal, scenes that offer a mere sample of the far more dramatic events that will take place on Thursday and Friday of the Passion Week. Special consideration is given to the significance of the sacred Passover, and contrasts are made regarding the satanic plot, the selfless sacrifice and the selfish betrayal. Title: Previews...

This exposition examines three general categories of believers found within the body of Christ, each requiring unique ministry considerations. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of spiritual growth and the current obstacles in neo-evangelicalism that prevent it. Title: Three Stages of Spiritual Development Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 02 2006 Bible: 1 John 2...

This exposition clarifies the priorities of pastoral ministry by examining the apostle Paul’s philosophy of ministry. He was consumed with God’s glory, content with his suffering, convinced of his calling, controlled by one message, confident with one method, committed to one end and confirmed by one power. Title: Seven Ruling Convictions of a Pastor Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Servic...

This exposition examines Jesus’ last warning of pre-kingdom judgment in His Olivet Discourse. Special consideration is given to the majestic spectacle of the King enthroned, the glorious inheritance of the King’s loyal subjects, and the condemnation and execution of the King’s rebellious enemies. Title: King Jesus Enthroned on Earth Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 12 200...

This exposition unpacks the essential truths Jesus taught in His parable of the talents, emphasizing spiritual service as a proof of genuine saving faith. Four distinct categories are used to remind us of our sacred trust, the labor required, the inevitable audit and the eternal reward. Title: Our Sacred Trust Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 05 2006 Bible: Matthew 25:14-...

Continuing Jesus’ theme of spiritual preparedness for the Kingdom of heaven, this exposition examines His warning against the pretense of readiness common among those who profess but do not possess Christ, the inevitability and imminence of the midnight call and thus the profound need to be ready. Title: Behold, the Bridegroom Cometh! Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 26 2...

After expounding upon the importance of preaching the prophetic word to confirm God’s promises to saints by those prophecies that have been fulfilled and to arouse sinners by those that will be, this exposition examines the three analogies Jesus used to warn the tribulation generation to be alert, ready, faithful and sensible. Title: Christ’s Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 8 Speaker: Dr. Davi...

This exposition examines Jesus’ words concerning the season and surety of His return and the span of the specific signs He detailed. Special consideration is given to the various interpretations of "this generation," a brief comparison between covenant theology and dispensationalism and a detailed defense of a pretribulation rapture. Title: Christ's Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 7 Speaker: D...

This exposition examines the sequence of events Jesus describes that will lead up to His second coming. Special considerations are given to the biblical concept of the “day of the Lord’ and a study of the physical phenomenon of light and its relationship to the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ. Title: Christ’s Greatest Prophetic Discourse - Part 6 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service...

After a brief historical survey of worldwide anti-Semitism, this exposition studies Jesus’ warnings to the regenerate Jewish remnant alive in the second half of the tribulation concerning the dangers that will be theirs when the Satanically possessed Antichrist unleashes his fury upon them. Special emphasis is given to the unmistakable and glorious sign of His coming that will clearly distinguish...

This exposition discusses the career of the coming Antichrist by examining Daniel 9:27, the text Jesus refers to in Matthew 24:15 as the prophetic template to be used to determine the events and chronological sequence of the “beginning of birth pangs.” Special consideration is given to the current conditions surrounding the nation Israel and how they may fit into the prophetic picture. Title: Chri...

After explaining dispensationalism which takes into account the different ways or administrations God rules His universe in different eras, and after defending a pretribulational rapture, this exposition discusses the last three prophetic signs Jesus reveals concerning the future persecution of tribulation saints, defection of and betrayal by false believers and mass evangelism. Title: Christ's Gr...

After demonstrating nine reasons why Jesus’ prophetic signs of His coming in Matthew 24:4-15 could not have occurred in A.D. 70, this exposition examines the first three prophetic signs pertaining to false messiahs, nations at war and natural disasters of epic proportions, interacting with other parallel prophetic texts in both the Old and New Testaments. Title: Christ's Greatest Prophetic Discour...

This introductory exposition of Matthew 24:1-15 focuses primarily upon the context for Jesus’ prophetic discourse, especially the mindset of the disciples. Special consideration is given to various eschatological positions and the need to maintain a literal method of interpretation which will naturally lead to a premillennial position concerning the return of Christ and a pretribulational view of...

This exposition of several passages in the epistle to the Hebrews reveals four reasons for the incarnation of Christ when God took upon Himself our humanity, namely, to die in our place, to blaze the trail to glory, to defeat Satan and to become our sympathetic high priest. Title: Why God Became Man Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Dec 18 2005 Bible: Selected Passages

This exposition examines several Old Testament prophecies surrounding the first advent of Christ, especially those in Isaiah 9. Special emphasis is placed upon the glory of His promised light, His perfect gift and His preeminent titles. Title: Unto Us a Child is Born - Part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Dec 11 2005 Bible: Isaiah 9:6-7