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Messages from Harvey Childress Waterview Church of Christ, Richardson, TX |
Strengthening Mission Churches Lending Library Video Tape Programs Offered by Waterview Church of Christ To order one of these tapes, please call our toll free number (877) 874 3268 or you may e-mail us at: rtaylor@waterview.org. Our mailing address is 1409 North Waterview Drive, Richardson, TX 75080. The church office telephone number is (972) 238 4700. Our latest offerings are listed first. Older programs are near the end of the list. Mack Lyon Series Mack Lyon, a fine gospel preacher who has been a television preacher for over twenty years, is the speaker in this series of programs. He is seen on 82 TV stations and over 100 cable outlets. He is heard on hundreds of radio stations in U.S. and abroad and is an excellent speaker and teacher, quiet, refined and convincing. Paul on Mars Hill - Tape # 904 There are 17 lessons in this series that examine every aspect of the Apostle Paul and his visit to Athens (Acts 17:16). Mack shows how this single sermon summarizes the heart of the Christian age. He makes modern day applications of this sermon. You will be startled at how modern and usable these lessons are. This will be a series you will be happy to bring your friends to see. This series is excellent for ladies class or evening service and dignified enough for any service. (These are the tapes used for TV broadcast.) 17 30-minute lessons contained on four tapes (four lessons to a tape except number four, which has five lessons). Each program contains about 10 minutes of excellent congregational singing. (You may combine song practice and training with the lesson.) The lesson part of the program is about 15 minutes long. We also include lesson summaries and question sheets for class study. Tape one 1. Athens, a City and Its People 2. Paul, the Preacher, in Athens 3. Worshipping at the Altar of Trivial Gods 4. The Unknown God Tape two 5. God the Creator 6. God the Sovereign Ruler of the World 7. Empty Temples 8. God Is Not Worshipped with Men’s Hands Tape three 9. God, the Giver of Life 10. Of One the Lord Has Made the Race 11. Seeking God 12. God Is Not Far from Any of Us Tape four 13. In God We Live and Move 14. God Commands All Men to Repent 15. God Will Judge the World 16. God Has Raised Christ From the Dead 17. Some Mocked, Some Delayed, Some Believed You may order any tape. However, we recommend starting with tape one. Other lessons from
Mack Lyon also available include single sermons listed below:
The First Generation of Programs It’s a Wonderful Life by Harvey Childress - Tape # 702 Harvey uses this title for a single video lesson that speaks of the many blessings we gain by being Christians. This lesson is ideal to use with home Bible studies and as a follow up on personal work. Triumphant Living by Harvey Childress - Tape # 703 These lessons demonstrate the way someone can be triumphant in their Christian life. Excellent for use with recently baptized, newly restored or weak Christians to inspire them to live a rewarding life in Christ. Bill Humble series These six videotapes bring us lessons about our restoration heritage and demonstrate God’s providence in the New Testament church. Bill Humble Ph.D., Abilene Christian University, presents each tape. Some are shot on site in Ireland, Scotland, Kentucky and the Holy Land. (Video quality is not superior.) "Our Restoration Heritage" - Tape # 706 In this program Dr. Humble visits many of the places where significant events occurred in the early days of the Restoration effort in Ireland, Scotland and America. He helps us understand the contribution many have made to our having a restored New Testament church. "Bible Lands" - Tape # 707 This program is shot on site in the Holy Land and shows us where significant events occurred. "Light From Above" - Tape # 708 This video deals with the roots of Alexander Campbell, his growth and conviction arising from his disciplined study of the Bible. The author shows how Campbell got his insight and understanding about restoring the New Testament church. The program reiterates the principle of the restored church. "Archeology and the Bible" - Tape # 709 This tape includes eight lessons that verify the Bible story in light of historical discoveries, based on archeology. "Like Fire in Dry Stubble" - Tape #710 Four lessons from the life of Barton Stone, another early leader in the restoration movement. This program recounts the influence of Barton Stone in Kentucky during the early half of the 1800s.
"The Seven Churches of Asia" - Tape #711 Dr. Humble and Ian Fair bring us this lesson as they visit the seven cities where these churches once existed. The spiritual lessons are strong and usable for today’s church.
"Miracles" by Jimmy Jividen - Tape #601 Jimmy examines the issue of miracles in the church, past and present, to see what the scriptures teach about this important topic. This four lesson series will help a local church deal with this question in its outreach efforts. "Worship in Song" by Jimmy Jividen - Tape #602 These six lessons by Jimmy Jividen are very useful in establishing the principles involved in our worship. This series is vital in today’s environment in the Lord’s church. "Fellowship" by Jimmy Jividen - Tape #603 Six lessons from Jimmy Jividen about the subject of fellowship. He examines the Biblical meaning of fellowship and who should be included in our fellowship. He also examines who should be excluded from our fellowship and why. This is a good series for solid teaching. "Enriching Our Lives" by Harvey Childress - Tape #604 Six lessons based on the book of Philippians, in which the author reveals how our lives are enriched as we practice our religion. This is an uplifting and enriching series. This is s good tape for Ladies class or evening services. "Equipping the Saints to Pray" by Harvey Childress - Tape #605 Six lessons on how Christians can develop their prayer life. The series identifies what prayer can do to improve our lives in Christ. "Alive in the Spirit" by Jimmy Jividen - Tape #606 Six lessons from Jimmy Jividen regarding the Holy Spirit and His work in our religion. He recounts and establishes the work of the Spirit in the Bible and in our lives. A difficult topic made easy, for all ages of students. You will likely find this program inspiring and uplifting. "Christ and His Church" by Harvey Childress - Tape #607 Six lessons on Christ and His church. Harvey recounts and establishes the relationship between Christ and His church. He discusses His expectations and blessing for His church. This series will help appreciate the sacrifice and providence involved in bringing the church to the world. "Speaking in Tongues" by Jimmy Jividen - Tape #608 Six lessons from Jimmy Jividen about a basic doctrinal issue. After a great deal of research, Jimmy is able to pinpoint what "tongues" were used for in the New Testament. He demonstrates the limited use of this miracle and the time in which it was active. He analyzes the present use of tongues and the futility of its practice. "How to Interpret the Bible" by Robert Oglesby - Tape #609 Robert illustrates the common sense way to understand and interpret the scriptures. He removes some of the mystery and makes it plain to honest and seeking people. "The Winds of Change" by Harvey Childress - Tape #610 In these four lessons about change, Harvey shows what kinds of change would benefit the church and what change is dangerous and could damage the church. "A Model Church" by Harvey Childress - Tape #611 Here are six lessons that show how to use God’s plan to replicate the church found in the New Testament. These lessons detail how we can build the original church today. "Our Glorious Worship" by Harvey Childress - Tape #612 We have six lessons on this tape that can help make worship an uplifting experience. We can learn how to glorify God, magnify Christ and edify ourselves. "Women and the Church" by Dave Miller - Tape #613 Dave Miller brings us four lessons that discuss the importance of the work of women in the church. The series also points out things that women should not do in the church. "Blessings From God" by Harvey Childress - Tape #615 Harvey compares our rich blessings from God to material riches. He recounts what great blessing we have because we are children of God. Could be followed by #616 "Rich Toward God" by Harvey Childress - Tape #616 Harvey continues the idea of our riches and compares it to an inheritance we have from God. He recounts the many spiritual blessings which are more valuable than gold and silver. "More Than a Feeling" by Jimmy Jividen - Tape #617 This well-known preacher deals with the subject of our worship to God. In four lessons he analyzes many aspects of the subject including some contemporary issues about how we should and should not worship. "Beginning Leadership" by Robert Oglesby - Tape #501 Robert Oglesby deals with the subject of leadership by using Bible principles and examples to illustrate effective leadership. This single study is a good introduction to leadership. "Leadership before Elders" by Flavil Yeakley - Tape #502 Brother Yeakley examines the need for leadership in supervising, shepherding, and making decisions even if there are no elders in a local church. Small churches can grow good leaders by using the techniques offered in these three video lessons. Three lessons with a great deal of information about the function and role of leadership as patterned after New Testament elders. "Developing Adequate Leaders" by Harvey Childress - Tape #503 Each church needs to know how to identify and develop emerging leaders. This single lesson by Harvey Childress, show how to make use of this principle in small churches to help grow good leaders. "Bible Class Help for Small Churches" by Harvey Childress - Tape #400 Four lessons on this tape offer help for Bible classes at small churches. These lessons consider help you might be able to make use of to enhance all of your classes. "Building Preschool Classes" by Willora Oglesby & Barbara Jackson - Tape #402 This video is a compilation of the material these ladies have used in workshops for several years. They offer ideas about what preschoolers can learn and what are the best methods to teach them. "Teaching Children in Grades 1, 2 and 3" by Ann Gray - Tape #403 Ann’s theme is "Every Child a Winner." She demonstrates the ways to teach these grades. Some very useful material is contained in this lesson. "Teaching Elementary Grades" by three Waterview teachers - Tape #404 Lahoma Cox, Betty Weisepape and Elaine Fischer offer their expertise in teaching both the Old and the New Testaments to elementary school children. This single lesson will give teachers many new ideas. "How to Have a Biblically-Based Youth Ministry" by Russell McLaughlin - Tape #405 Russell is an exceptional example of an effective youth minister. He shares with us the secrets he has found successful in building an effective and Biblical program for youth in the church. "The Dynamics of Teaching Adults" by Robert Oglesby - Tape #407 This class is designed to pinpoint the dynamics found in adult teaching situations. Adults need to be treated like adults if learning is to be interesting and effective. "Use What You Have at Hand" by Carma Allison - Tape #408 Carma’s experience has taught her how to make use of many common items in Bible classes. She shows you how to create your own visual aids from things you already have. "Reclaiming the Inactive" by W.A. Harrison - Tape #303 "Dub" Harrison is the congregational Care Minister at the Waterview church. In this lesson he shares some ideas about identifying and reclaiming those who have grown inactive. This is a way to keep from losing ground. "Caring for the Lord’s Body" by W.A. Harrison - Tape #304 This is a single lesson on the subject of involving members in order to keep them active. This is also the secret to helping them continue to grow spiritually. "Churches in Temporary Quarters" by Harvey Childress - Tape #201 This lesson examines the situation of churches meeting in temporary quarters to determine what can be done to stimulate growth. The lesson points out the potential disadvantages that can be overcome. Growth can be achieved in temporary quarters by following this good advice. "The Possibility for Growth" by Flavil Yeakley - Tape #202 Flavil Yeakley, a church growth expert in our brotherhood, highlights for us the methods that can bring church growth. He analyzes church growth to identify the factors that lead to growth and how we can make use of them today. "Plan for Growth" by Harvey Childress - Tape #203 In this lesson Harvey Childress emphasizes the importance of planning in our church growth efforts. He sketches for us the way we can make the necessary plans and implement them in such a way as to cause the church to grow numerically. This lesson includes many practical ideas for church growth. "Build on your own strengths" by Harvey Childress - Tape #204 Any small church has some particular strength that can be used to generate growth. Harvey pinpoints how we can identify our strengths and then make use of them to grow. You will be surprised what hidden strengths you might have. "Methods of Personal Evangelism" by W. A. Harrison - Tape #205 "Dub" has been in the mission field and has introduced and worked many different methods of personal evangelism. In this single lesson he discusses the methods of evangelism he has found successful. "Friendship Evangelism" by Waterview Staff Members - Tape #206 Some of the Waterview preaching staff discusses the notion of using friendship as way to win souls to Christ. We have seen some success from this program here and it is likely to offer you some opportunities to reach out. "Personal Evangelism One" by Bobby Bates - Tape #207 This is a set of four tapes, with three lessons on each of tapes 1-3 and two lessons on tape number four. (A total of 11 lessons.) We would loan the tapes in sequence. This is a detailed series on teaching the fundamentals of our Christian faith. The method makes use of "Back to the Bible" booklets. Information for securing the booklets is included. This would make an excellent tool for teaching the average member to do personal work. "Personal Evangelism Two" by Bobby Bates - Tape #207A This is a set of three tapes with three lessons per tape. This study is best suited for the advanced Bible student. The process requires a fairly thorough knowledge of the "proof texts" we often use in our evangelistic efforts. The systematic approach found in this series has proven very successful in personal evangelism efforts. We would loan these tapes in sequence. We will probably interview those who request this series in order to determine the appropriateness of their application. "Let’s Grow Again" by Harvey Childress - Tape #208 Harvey Childress discusses ways churches can stimulate growth even after years of decline. This single lesson offers some interesting ideas about our attitude of growth. "The Life & Work of Preachers" by Harvey Childress - Tape #101 Harvey Childress teaches these two lessons on the life and work of preachers based on his 56 years of experience as a local preacher. Harvey grew up and was trained in Texas, but much of his experience was gained in doing local work in mission fields in the U.S. Harvey worked successfully with five different local churches. In each case the church experienced significant growth and became self-supporting. These lessons should prove valuable to preachers and leaders in small and medium sized churches. "Preparation and Delivery of Sermons" by Robert Oglesby - Tape #102 Robert Oglesby, pulpit minister for the Waterview church for over 30 years, teaches these two lessons on preparation and delivery. Robert analyzes the structure of a sermon using a homely example that is not only useful but memorable. These lessons are targeted for those who are aspiring to preach or who want to upgrade their preaching effort. These lessons illustrate the structure and content of a sermon. "Vision" by Harvey Childress - Tape #103 This 17-minute lesson by Harvey Childress is designed to recapture the vision of the early church who evangelized the world in one generation. The intent is to stimulate evangelistic fervor in the church today. This is an excellent lesson to start any personal work or outreach effort in the local church, or a one-time lesson for ladies Bible class or evening services. "Effective Communication" - Tape #104 This is a basic lesson on communication. It is designed to draw attention to the fact that the better we communicate the more effective we will be in teaching the preaching the truth. A companion lesson would be tape 106. "Make the Message Plain (NLP)" by John Crowder - Tape #106 John Crowder explores the principles of NLP in communication. This five-lesson series explores techniques that make use of the three main channels (visual, auditory, feelings) in our communication. Although this series is targeted for NLP in teaching, the information is useful in any communication setting. NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming, a discipline that deals with communication channels and methods. It highlights visuals, auditory and kinesthetic systems.
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