Calvary Bible Church

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 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Dec 04 2005 Bible: Isaiah 9:6

This exposition focuses upon Jesus’ judgment upon the false shepherds of Israel and the nation as a whole. Special consideration is given to the plight of the Jew throughout redemptive history, especially in light of Jesus’ prophetic declarations, and the unique and separate program that God has for His covenant people which differs from His bride, the church. Title: Curses and Judgment on False S...

This exposition examines the seven curses Jesus pronounced on the false religious leaders of Israel, underscoring the characteristics of charlatans down through history and, more specifically, their counterparts in apostate neo-evangelicalism. Insight is offered with respect to some of the primary ways Christians can discern false teachers in our day. Title: Curses and Judgment on False Shepherds...

Part 2 This second part examines the final two marks of a false shepherd, namely, they are desperate to be noticed and ego maniacs that bully their followers. Title: Contrasting True vs. False Shepherds Part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Nov 06 2005 Bible: Matthew 23:5-12

After demonstrating the staggering lack of biblical discernment in contemporary evangelicalism, this exposition examines the first three of five characteristics that Jesus used to describe the character and conduct of false shepherds, namely, they are self-appointed, hypocritical and lack genuine compassion. Title: Contrasting True vs. False Shepherds Part 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunda...

This exposition examines the biblical record concerning the deity of Christ, providing a catalyst to review His glorious character and attributes and a review of the profound personal and theological implications of His Lordship in the life all true believers. Title: The Lordship of Christ Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Oct 23 2005 Bible: Matthew 22:41-46

After reviewing the fascinating context of this third and final question of entrapment, along with a review of the various features and divisions of the Law revealed to Moses, this exposition examines the profound implications of loving God with all our being and our neighbor as much as we love ourselves. Title: The Foremost Commandment Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Oct 16...

This exposition underscores the parallel attitudes and tactics of modern heretics with those of the ancient Sadducees in the ongoing battle for the truth. Special consideration is then given to the marvelous realities of the believer’s glorified, resurrected body. Title: Resurrection Glory Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Oct 09 2005 Bible: Matthew 22:23-33

This exposition examines the machinations of wicked men who conspire against the truth—manipulations common in the ecumenical movement. Special attention is also given to practical considerations surrounding our Christian duty to pay our taxes and submit to those God has place in authority over us. Title: Government and the Christians Duty Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Oct...

An examination of various Bible passages that explain why we have natural disasters, whether or not they are precursors to the judgments leading up to the second coming of Christ, and why a loving God would allow them to indiscriminately kill both the innocent and the wicked. Title: Rita - Making Sense Out of Natural Disasters Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Sep 25 2005 Bibl...

This exposition of Jesus’ parable of the “wedding feast” presents seven theological themes that give testimony to the glorious character of God and the staggering sinfulness of man. Title: The Ultimate Invitation Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Sep 18 2005 Bible: Matthew 22:1-14

Prefaced by a theological overview of the love of God, this exposition of Ezekiel 16 compares the parallels of ancient Israel and the United States and the interplay between three spiritual realities that inevitably coexist in wicked nations, namely, religious self-deception, divine judgment and the unmistakable out workings of sovereign love. Title: Katrina and the Love of God Speaker: Dr. David...

This sermon examines the recent hurricane tragedy on the Gulf Coast from a biblical perspective, namely, God’s saving purposes are often concealed in calamity, and in them we can see His glory, His wrath and His mercy. Title: Katrina - God Has Spoken Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Sep 04 2005 Bible: Selected Passages

This exposition examines Jesus’ parable of the Landowner, underscoring the sequence of disbelief commonplace among hypocritical religious leaders, namely, those who are driven by self-interest, deceived by self-righteousness and damned by self-justification. Numerous counterfeit systems are used as examples, especially Roman Catholicism. Title: The Pattern and Price of Rejecting Jesus Speaker: Dr....

Prefaced by an overview of the moral relativism that has invaded evangelicalism now culminating in the Emergent Church movement, this exposition examines the matter of spiritual authority according to Jesus as it was played out in His confrontation with the religious elite of Israel. Title: The Matter of Spiritual Authority Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Aug 21 2005 Bible:...

This exposition examines Jesus’ condemnation of Israel, underscoring their unique role as God’s covenant people, the tragic consequences of spiritual pretense and the principles of faith in prayer according to Jesus. Special attention is given to the miracle of modern day Israel, their spiritual blindness and future restoration. Title: Cleansing and Cursing Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday...

This exposition portrays the astounding condescension of God the Son manifested in His entrance to Jerusalem, marking the first event of the Passion Week. Special attention is given to fulfilled prophecy and the sovereign orchestration of what transpired, combined with the symbolism of the procession and the nature of the crowd’s self-serving worship in their coronation of their King. Title: The K...

This exposition examines Jesus’ healing of the blind men as yet another illustration of not only divine compassion, but also the essentials necessary for salvation, namely, desperation for mercy, recognition of Christ and submission to His Lordship. Special attention is given to the distorted gospel commonly presented in altar calls and the wide gate theology of the Purpose Driven Life phenomenon....

This exposition exposes the dangers of self-love and its natural progression to self-promotion and self-deception. Special attention is given to these sinful vulnerabilities upon which the “seeker sensitive” and “word of faith” movements tend to prey. The deceptions of the Purpose Driven Life, the Prayer of Jabez and the “ministry” of Joel Osteen and his popular book, “Your Best Life Now” are used...

This exposition traces the scarlet thread of redemption through the blood of Christ from eternity past, when God’s plan for salvation was predetermined, to the last prediction that Jesus made of His suffering, death and resurrection. Selected passages from Genesis to Revelation are briefly examined to demonstrate the amazing tapestry of sovereign grace. Title: The Scarlet Thread-Final Prediction S...

This exposition reveals the impartiality of God in salvation and equality in the kingdom of heaven for all who believe in Christ. Jesus’ parable blasts the disciple’s attitudes of perceived superiority in the kingdom that motivated them to be self-seeking and divisive—a lesson we would all do well to learn. Title: The Fairness of Divine Grace Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date:...

After discussing the dangers of secular humanism so prevalent in our culture, this exposition exposes the sin of self-sufficiency common among the wealthy—a formidable barrier to true saving faith—then highlights millennial blessings that Jesus used to encourage the disciples and all who love Him. Title: Riches or Rags? Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 19 2005 Bible: Matt...

This exposition examines Jesus’ love for innocent children and answers the question, “What happens to infants when they die?” It also contrasts the virtues of children necessary for salvation, with the proud, self-righteous and wealthy young ruler who sincerely sought eternal life but not salvation from sin. Title: Mercy Extended to Infants and Infidels Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Ser...

After examining current statistics on divorce in the United States among Christians and non-Christians, this exposition contrasts various views on marriage and divorce underscoring the divine perspective according to Jesus. Title: Marriage and Divorce According to Jesus Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 05 2005 Bible: Matthew 19:1-12

This exposition challenges believers to be merciful by examining Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving slave. Special emphasis is placed on the “torturers” of life that become the divine rod of chastening in the lives of Christians who unwittingly accumulate a debt of sin and thereby presume upon the grace of God which they have received freely. Title: Children of the Kingdom - Part 5 Speaker: Dr. Dav...