Calvary Bible Church

A study of Peter and Andrew, the importance of training leaders in the church, how concentration produces multiplication, and how true ministry will always seem counterintuitive. Title: The Men Jesus Shaped - 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 18 2004 Bible: Matthew 10:1-15

A biblical examination of the holiness and wrath of God which together explain why God “sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10b). Title: The Appeasement of Divine Wrath Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 11 2004 Bible: 1 John 4:10

A warning concerning apostasy and the historical and theological marks of genuine revivals of the Great Awakening in contrast to the phony revivals of our day. The exposition underscores six principles of ministry gleaned from the ministry of Jesus. Title: Jesus’ Model for Ministry Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 28 2004 Bible: Matthew 10:1-8

An examination of the transition from Jesus’ public to private ministry with an emphasis on His compassion, reflection (concerning the realities of eternal judgment for the wicked) and His provision for workers for the harvest. Title: The Compassion of Christ Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 21 2004 Bible: Matthew 9:35-38

A prophetic review of the glorious hope we have in Christ and how His miracles were a foretaste of millennial blessing. Also included is a digression exposing the dangers of the Word Faith Movement with a brief warning concerning Joyce Meyer, Kenneth Copeland and Kenneth Hagin. Title: Faith in the Merciful Son of David Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 14 2004 Bible: Matth...

An exposition examining three reasons Christians should celebrate grace; because Jesus fulfilled the Law, He saves sinners and He conquered death! Title: Celebrating Grace Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Mar 07 2004 Bible: Matthew 9:14-26

A general critique of the popular film, “The Passion of the Christ”, exposing the tragic theological distortions and deletions in the film compared to the true gospel manifested in the divine call and conversion of Matthew. Title: What Was the Passion of the Christ? Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 29 2004 Bible: Matthew 9:9-13

Examining the power of faith, the passion of forgiveness, the pattern of futility and the prominence of fear, with a special emphasis on the doctrine of absolute depravity which necessitates sovereign election. Title: Trusting Jesus to Forgive Sin Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 22 2004 Bible: Matthew 9:1-8

This exposition examines how Jesus proved His deity by demonstrating His power and authority over nature, and over Satan and his minions (with an emphasis on the myths inherent in modern “spiritual warfare” theology). Title: The Power and Authority of Jesus Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 15 2004 Bible: Matthew 8:23-34

This exposition reveals the supernatural proofs of the deity of Jesus; answers the questions, “Is there healing in the atonement?” and “Why the increasing hatred of Jesus with every miracle He performed?”; and the difference between profession and devotion to Christ. Title: The Cost of Discipleship Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 08 2004 Bible: Matthew 8:5-22

An exposition revealing the nature and purpose of Jesus’ miracles in contrast to the claims of the Charismatic and Pentecostal movements. Title: Jesus Heals - Proof of Messiahship Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Feb 01 2004 Bible: Matthew 8:1-15

An examination of the nature of true saving faith compared to the apostate standard of modern evangelicalism and Jesus’ warning concerning those who have deceived themselves into thinking they are Christians when they are not. Title: The Tragedy of Self-Deception Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jan 25 2004 Bible: Matthew 7:21-29

Four marks of a false prophet: who they impersonate; what they teach; how they live; who they attract. Title: Discerning False Prophets 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jan 18 2004 Bible: Matthew 7:15-20

Examining how to spot purveyors of “wide gate” theology on a continuum from the innocently ignorant to the calculating charlatan. Title: Discerning False Prophets 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jan 11 2004 Bible: Matthew 7:15-20

What Jesus considered true conversion—a radical departure from the wide gate theology of contemporary evangelicalism. Title: The Broad and the Narrow Way Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jan 04 2004 Bible: Matthew 7:13-14

This exposition unpacks the final petition concerning the crucial and often neglected issue of asking the Lord to “lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Special consideration is given to the four stage progression of sin revealed in James 1:13-17, namely, temptation, lust, the sinful act and death. Title: Lord Teach Us to Pray part 5 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Servi...

After discussing three factors that produce praying people, this exposition unveils the three concepts surrounding Jesus’ command for us to ask forgiveness of our debts, namely, our need for daily pardon, our provision for daily pardon and the precondition for daily pardon. Title: Lord Teach Us to Pray part 4 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Oct 19 2003 Bible: Matthew 6:12

This exposition examines the first of three categories of petitions found in the second section of Jesus’ model for prayer that addresses man’s need, namely, our dependence upon God. Special consideration is given to the importance of our requests being humble, confident and contented. Title: Lord Teach Us to Pray part 3 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Oct 12 2003 Bible: Mat...

This exposition examines the first three categories petitions that address God’s glory, namely, His name, His Kingdom and His will. Special consideration is given to the three distinct components of God’s will. Title: Lord Teach Us to Pray part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Sep 28 2003 Bible: Matthew 6:10

This exposition introduces Jesus’ teaching on prayer by discussing three crucial aspects of prayer, namely, how not to pray, the attitude of prayer and Jesus’ model for prayer—a stark contrast to the ritualistic, mechanical, repetitious and ostentatious prayers of the hypocrite. Title: Lord Teach Us to Pray part 1 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Sep 21 2003 Bible: Matthew 6:...

This exposition examines the dramatic picture off Christ's perfect atonement when the veil in the Temple was torn asunder. Three crucial concepts are considered, namely, the reality of the veil, the rendering of the veil and our response to the veil. Title: Now that the Veil has been Rent Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Apr 20 2003 Bible: Hebrews 10:19-22

This exposition reveals the psalmists joyful celebration and confident trust in his Shepherd’s infinite care for him. Special consideration is given to the intriguing concept of his head being anointed with oil—a symbol of celebration, divine commissioning and power. Title: Comfort in the Valley part 3 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 21 2002 Bible: Psalms 23

This exposition builds upon part one by focusing on the fascinating and practical insights concerning how a struggling pilgrim must traverse the dark and foreboding valleys of intense testing. Title: Comfort in the Valley part 2 Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jun 14 2002 Bible: Psalms 23

This exposition examines the context and overall content of Psalm 23—a powerful text offering comfort and perspective to those who find themselves in a wilderness of adversity, arousing our emotions with pictures of tender care, guidance, provision and protection. Part one considers first, the realities that God is a personal, attentive and sovereign shepherd, and second, the crucial need to under...

This exposition could be considered a basic primer on the doctrine of sin. However, the general emphasis is to offer a practical understanding of the four stage progression of sin delineated in the text, namely, temptation, lust, the sinful act and death. Title: Slippery Slope of Sin Speaker: Dr. David Harrell Event: Sunday Service Date: Jan 27 2002 Bible: James 1:13-17