

Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures
Pepperdine University
Christian scholars and church leaders at Harbor, Pepperdine University’s annual Bible Lectures, inspire listeners with this collection of topics on Christian living, relationships, ministry, and biblical insight.
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May 4, 2018 • 54min
Partners in Grime: A Conversation with the Holy Spirit
Larry Mudd
The Holy Spirit speaks about Himself and His interaction with humanity in this dramatic narrative sermon based on several passages in scripture.

May 4, 2018 • 58min
God's Spirit Vs. My Spirit (Lessons Learned in 50 Years of Full-Time Ministry)
Bruce Henderson
On the week of his 50th anniversary in church ministry, a 71 year old preacher reflects upon a long journey of successes and failures in service to God and man.

May 4, 2018 • 59min
Let the Church Say Amen: Reflections on the Black Prophetic Spirit within Churches of Christ
David Holmes
How and why has Black preaching within Churches of Christ contrasted with the African American preaching practiced in other faith tradtions? This class uses the African American prophetic tradition as a framework for analyzing the relationship between hermeneutics, homiletics, doctrine, spirituality and politics in Black Churches of Christ.

May 4, 2018 • 42min
The Spirit of Truth
Rick Atchley
Why the Bible Is Not Enough

May 4, 2018 • 55min
Wind, Water, and Fire, Part 1
Jeff Walling

May 4, 2018 • 1h 19min
PEPTalks
Joshua Parrish
PEP Talks is a series of expertly crafted short talks designed to engage new ideas and generate healthy discussion within Churches of Christ about what ministry can be and about what the church looks like beyond Sunday mornings. You will leave encouraged to see your purpose in the world and the potential for God to do something amazing in a completely new way.

May 3, 2018 • 45min
The Tale of the Dove, Part 1
Don McLaughlin
Never has religion seemed less relevant and the church been more essential. Critics rail and Christians wail about the church. Both sense the church is meant for more, so what's missing? Join us for a practical look at how to reengage the Spirit in our local churches.

May 3, 2018 • 48min
Experiencing the Spirit in Ephesians (Part 1: God Comes to Dwell)
Bobby Valentine
This class offers a way of sharing the reality of the Spirit with people through reading Ephesians. This first class will focus Paul's understanding of the Trinity and the function of Temple in his theology.

May 3, 2018 • 59min
Mental Health Concerns: The Church's Response
Connie Horton
Christians are not exempt from mental health concerns, yet many ministers and church communities are unsure how to think and speak about these issues. They also feel unsure about how to best minister to those who are struggling. This session will provide a framework to help understand psychological concepts from a Christian worldview and suggest practical tips for ministry.

May 3, 2018 • 1h 5min
Reimagining Church to Embrace the LGBTQ Community
Pat Bills, Sally Gary
An overwhelming majority of LGBTQ people grew up in devout Christian homes, but most have been ostracized, excluded from fellowship. What would it take to make church a safe & comforting place again? In this session we'll continue talking about ways to restore Spirit-driven community for our LGBTQ brothers & sisters.