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William Gladstone (1809-1898) And the Christian Faith

Description: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This year marks the bicentennial of the birth of four-time prime minister of Britain who was the greatest Christian statesman of his day. He attended morning and evening prayers daily and wrote books on theology. At his funeral in Westminster Abbey, he was remembered as "a great Christian man.""
Date: September 21, 2009
Duration: 42 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Rushford, Jerry
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Is God Among Us or Not? Lessons From Exodus: Basket Babies and Burning Bushes: Exodus 1-4

Description: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Exodus begins with an enslaved, discouraged people separated from themselves and God. It ends with a covenant people, free and committed to meaningful life. This transformation happens because God intervenes to free people from slavery and to help them imagine themselves as committed and significant people. Their story is a paradigm for our story."
Date: September 21, 2009
Duration: 44 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Hamilton, Mark
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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The Lucifer Effect and What Churches Can Do About It

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Why do good people do evil things? We have answers to this question. Unfortunately, few churches are aware of the situational dynamics that cause moral failure, both individually and collectively."
Date: September 22, 2009
Duration: 43 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Beck, Richard
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Getting Radical

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 1:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In a culture where values seem as variable as the weather, how does the Christian navigate this strange world? How do I decide between competing ethical viewpoints?"
Date: September 23, 2009
Duration: 42 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Harris, Randy
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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A Deeper Kind of Righteousness: Bright Salt

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Jesus called His disciples to be salt and light in the world. He tells them to do this by putting on display a kind of righteousness vastly different from the traditional religion of their day. He calls us to do the same today."
Date: September 22, 2009
Duration: 31 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: Hodges, Wade
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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The Courage to Finish the Race

Description: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A motivational talk for student-athletes to encourage them not to waste the advantage given to them. Talent is a common thing, but one talent needed is the talent to use your talent."
Date: September 21, 2009
Duration: 40 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: Anderson, Freddie
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Involving God In Our Decision Making: Recognizing God's Work In Our Intellect

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As Christians, we want to make decisions that bring glory to God and further His kingdom. How does one involve God in the discernment process? St. Ignatius asked this question and offers some understanding through three practices of discernment."
Date: September 23, 2009
Duration: 46 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: Halstead, Jackie
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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A Ministry for the Masses

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This session is bigger than discussing the unique opportunity of ministry to those inside the criminal justice system. Not all of the imprisoned are in prison. This session explores addictive behavior, games convicts play, stories of working with inmates for 25 years and the "how to" of ministering to convicts."
Date: September 23, 2009
Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Anderson, Freddie
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Sharing Your Faith Without Scaring Them Off: Why Do They Hate Us?

Description: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In a culture increasingly skeptical of Christians but open to Christ, we need new ways to share our faith story. Gordon presents challenging and practical lessons on contemporary evangelism through his unique background as a Ph.D. in philosophy and veteran missionary."
Date: September 21, 2009
Duration: 43 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Dabbs, Gordon
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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American Idols: Classifications of Contemporary Idols and Their Leverage Points in Your Life

Description: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Idolatry is not about Baal and Asherah poles anymore, yet it is alive and thriving in America. Unbelievers are taken captive by idols today as they have been throughout history. However, believers are significantly compromised and neutralized by idols as well. Learn how to assess your own vulnerabilities to this sin."
Date: September 21, 2009
Duration: 41 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: Sepulveda, Carlos
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Hiring to Grow: Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Effective Ministers

Description: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Growing churches hire differently than stagnant churches because they think differently. Thriving churches of all sizes, locations and worship styles share some core commonalities that impact hiring decisions and ultimately how they grow. Take these concepts home with you!"
Date: September 21, 2009
Duration: 48 minutes 01 second
Creator: Nutt, Jim
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Restoring Alex and Bart: Bringing (some) Clarity to the Missional Church Conversation

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: ""Emerging." "Missional." What do these words mean? Simply trendy terms for "faithful" (how many would confess to being "anti-Missional"?). In this moment of multiple definitions, we need an understanding of what these movements are and what they are not."
Date: September 23, 2009
Duration: 1 hour 40 seconds
Creator: Flanders, Chris
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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When Christians Conscientiously Disagree: My Way or the Highway

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In Romans 14-15, Paul addresses the issue of Christians who disagree conscientiously. What advice does Paul give to the Roman Christians? Split the church? Argue and fight continuously? This class examines Paul's teaching for Christians who disagree."
Date: September 23, 2009
Duration: 49 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Brown, Terry
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Nurturing Children's Spirituality: Christian Perspectives and Best Practices

Description: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the unfolding concept of children's spirituality, examining definitions, biblical and theological foundations and current research. It briefly overviews 10 key ways to cultivate children's spiritual development, but focuses principally on three re-orienting and profound approaches for parents and churches to consider."
Date: September 21, 2009
Duration: 42 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Allen, Holly
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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The Great Communion of 2009: History and Significance

Description: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "2009 is the 200th anniversary of the unity document that began the Campbell Movement: the "Declaration and Address" of Thomas Campbell. This year provides a unique opportunity to reclaim passion for the visible unity of Christ's followers. The Great Communion will take place in hundreds of locations across the world. How can you be involved?"
Date: September 21, 2009
Duration: 59 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Foster, Douglas A.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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How Can We Sing the Lord's Song? Issues in Psalm Singing in the Church

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Psalms have always been a major source for the church's theology, vocabulary and practice of worship. We marginalize the Psalms, the fount of the church's worship theology, to our peril. But how can we sing the ancient Psalms in the contemporary church?"
Date: September 22, 2009
Duration: 49 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Shipp, R. Mark
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Constructive Partnerships: Why the Church Must Lead the Way

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Partnership is inherent to the nature of God and to God's creation of humanity. Yet men and women consistently struggle to form constructive partnerships that honor God and one another. This class focuses on development of such partnerships and challenges the church to lead the way in forming them."
Date: September 23, 2009
Duration: 44 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: Reese, Jeanene P.
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Relationships That Matter: Jesus and Women of the Gospel: What Does This Say to the 21st Century?

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This class explores the Gospel stories of Jesus interacting with women to find antecedence for the church's reaction to gender-related issues in ministry."
Date: September 22, 2009
Duration: 46 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: York, John & Lowry, Rhonda
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Finding a Place for Doubt in the Walk of Faith

Description: Lecture given Monday, September 21, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Questioning can often be dismissed as a posture of faithlessness in the curving path of faith. However, might doubt stand at the center of what it means to be a faithful person of God?"
Date: September 21, 2009
Duration: 46 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: McCoy, Wilson
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Is God Among Us Or Not? Lessons From Exodus: Trekking With God: Valleys, Deserts, and Mountains in Exodus 16-40

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Exodus begins with an enslaved, discouraged people separated from themselves and God. It ends with a covenant people, free and committed to meaningful life. This transformation happens because God intervenes to free people from slavery and to help them imagine themselves as committed and significant people. Their story is a paradigm for our story."
Date: September 23, 2009
Duration: 45 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: Hamilton, Mark
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Involving God In Our Decision Making: Discernment: The Process of Examine

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As Christians, we want to make decisions that bring glory to God and further His kingdom. How does one involve God in the discernment process? St. Ignatius asked this question and offers some understanding through three practices of discernment."
Date: September 22, 2009
Duration: 45 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Halstead, Jackie
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) and the Christian Faith

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This year marks the tricentennial of the birth of the greatest talker who ever lived and one of the most quotable men in history. He was a defender of the Christian faith and "the first moralist of the age." His English dictionary was a literary triumph, and his published prayers are classics of Christian devotion."
Date: September 23, 2009
Duration: 44 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Rushford, Jerry
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Vagabond Spirituality: Exodus: Finding God in Life's Wilderness

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What if homelessness, discomfort and even isolation were clear signs of God's favor? How would that affect how we see salvation and the Christian life? Sit at the feet of great masters of the Christian spiritual life and discover some surprising secrets in the Exodus stories for experiencing true intimacy with God."
Date: September 23, 2009
Duration: 44 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Childers, Jeff
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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