The files presented here represent the full extant collection of audio recordings made of the main theme speeches, individual classes and special events held at the annual Bible Lectureship and Summit. For many years only the plenary addresses and a few theme speeches were recorded. We have a much fuller selection of recordings from recent years. We identify the files according to the labels used on the reel or tape container.
Pictured here is a plenary session of the 1968 Lectureship in the newly-opened Moody Coliseum.
Submissions from 2006
The Continuing Pursuit of Non-Denominational Christianity - Christians Only in a Chaotic World, Monroe Hawley
The Continuing Pursuit of Non-Denominational Christianity - Identity and the Non-Sectarian Ideal, Monroe Hawley
The Eclipse of a Vision? - The 19th Century: Restoration and the Spirit of America, Ross Thomas
The Eclipse of a Vision? - The 20th Century: The Irony of History, Ross Thomas
The Eclipse of a Vision? - The 21st Century: Postmodern Crisis, Ross Thomas
The Fruit of the Spirit - How Galatians 5 Reads Us, Jeff Chritian
The Fruit of the Spirit - Paul's Lists of Virtues, Jeff Chritian
The Fruit of the Spirit - Reading Galatians 5 in Light of Contemporary Culture, Jeff Chritian
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - A Mother and Son Reflect on God's Forever Faithful Presence in Their Daily Lives, Alpha Robinson and Jerrod Robinson
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - A Mother and Son Reflect on God's Forever Faithful Presence in Their Daily Lives, Alpha Robinson and Jerrod Robinson
The Grace of God Has Appeared to All - How Grace Works in Transforming the Lives of People, Robert Birt
The Jeremiah Syndrome - Preaching From teh Bottom of a Well, Rick Ross
The Legacy of the Sinner's Prayer - A Novelty Come Full Circle, Steve Staten
The Muslim World is Our World - Can Islam Redeem the Church?, Dan McVey
The Muslim World is Our World - Our Face in an Islamic Mirror, Dan McVey
The Mystery of Becoming a Servant-Leader - Learning Jesus' Secret, Robert K. Oglesby Sr.
The Mystery of Becoming a Servant-Leader - Learning the Apostle's Secrets, Robert K. Oglesby Sr.
The Normalcy of Suffering - The Source, Place and Value of Trials in Christian Living, Foree Grove
The Powerless Church - A Look at the Work of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Local Church, Howard Rhoden
The Powerless Church - A Look at the Work of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Local Church, Howard Rhoden
The Practice of Family Ministry in Congregations - A Research Report, Malcom Coco, Jack Hardcastle, and Don Pope
The Preacher's Workshop - A Behind the Scenes Look at Sermon Preparation, David Bland and David Fleer
The Religion Heritage of Abilene Christian University - Jesse P. Sewell: Minister, Teacher, President, Erma Loveland and Tom Olbricht
The Religion Heritage of ACU - Charles Roberson: Minister, Professor, Chair, Erma Loveland and Tom Olbricht
The Religion Heritage of ACU - LeMoine G. Lewis: Minister, Professor, Erma Loveland and Tom Olbricht
The Responsible Response of the Church to Children Who Allege Sexual Abuse - Responding to Sexual Abuse, Jeffrey N. Wherry
The Runaway and the Rich Man - Probing Philemon, Doug Jacoby
The Sent Life - The Missional Gospel of John, Chris Flanders
The Sent Life - The Missional Gospel of John, Chris Flanders
The Story of a Lovely Lady - Lessons From the Life of Esther on Being Used by God, Cari Myers
The Temptation to Clone vs. The Courage to Plant - Planting Kingdom Churches, Sonny Guild
The Temptation to Clone vs. The Courage to Plant - Planting Kingdom Churches, Sonny Guild
The Wonder Years: Parenting and Family Building - Building a Close, Spiritual Family, Sam Laing
The Wonder Years: Parenting and Family Building - Parenting Younger Children, Sam Laing
The Word Becomes Flesh - Preaching the Gospel of John, David Bland
This Is Not Your Father's Oldsmobile - Emerging Conversations With the Next Generation of Christians, Paul D. Clark, Jordan Swim, James Walton, and Jordan Wesley
This Is Not Your Father's Oldsmobile - Emerging Conversations With the Next Generation of Christians, Paul D. Clark, Jordan Swim, James Walton, and Jordan Wesley
This Is Not Your Father's Oldsmobile - Emerging Conversations With the Next Generation of Christians, Paul D. Clark, Jordan Swim, James Walton, and Jordan Wesley
Three Church Leadership Crises - And How to Handle Them - Managing A Leader's Misconduct, Charles Siburt
Three Church Leadership Crises - And How to Handle Them - Managing the Elder Selection Process, Charles Siburt
Three Church Leadership Crises - And How to Handle Them - Managing the Termination of a Minister, Charles Siburt
Together Again - Restoring Unity in Christ After a Century of Separation, Rick Atchley and Bob Russel
Together Again - Restoring Unity in Christ After a Century of Separation, Rick Atchley and Bob Russel
Together Again - Restoring Unity in Christ After a Century of Separation, Rick Atchley and Bob Russel
Training for Warriors in the Peaceable Kingdom - Multicultural Churches as Salt and Light, Don McLaughlin
Training for Warriors in the Peaceable Kingdom - Multi-Generational Churches as Living Water for an "Emerging" Church, Don McLaughlin
Training for Warriors in the Peaceable Kingdom - Multi-Presentational Congregations as Living Word for an Emerging Church, Don McLaughlin
Turning Adults Into Disciples - Using the Bible in Adult Spiritual Formation, Victor Frazier
Unstained By the World - Christians in an R-Rated Culture, David Young
Unstained By the World - Christians in an R-Rated Culture, David Young
Vibrant Families of Jesus - Ephesians 4 Unleashed, Jared Looney, Chadd Schroeder, and Kent Smith
Walking the Talk - Authentic Faith in the World of the Arts, Nan Gurley
We Beheld His Glory - Composing Worship songs from the Gospel of John, Ike Graul and Jack Reese
We Beheld His Glory - Composing Worship songs from the Gospel of John, Ike Graul and Jack Reese
We Beheld His Glory - Composing Worship songs from the Gospel of John, Ike Graul and Jack Reese
What Is Truth? John 18:19, John Siburt
What Is Truth? - John's Jesus in a Postmodern World, Chris Benjamin
What Is Truth? - John's Jesus in a Postmodern World, Chris Benjamin
When He Reigns, He Pours - The Relationship Between Kingdom and Spirit, Chris Seidman
When He Reigns, He Pours - The Relationship Between Kingdom and Spirit, Chris Seidman
When the Levee Breaks - Justice and Care After katrina, Virgil Fry and Larry James
When the Levee Breaks - Justice and Care After katrina, Virgil Fry and Larry James
When You Are Down to Nothing, God is Up to Something - A Biblical Word of Encouragement, Richard Barclay
Where is God's Glory Today? (John 17:22-23) God's Presence and Personality at Work in the Church Today, Warren Baldwin
Will the Grandkids Be in the Church? - One Family's Inter-generational Discussion About Church and Faith, John D. Barton, Sara Barton, John M. Barton, and Mary Barton
Will the Grandkids Be in the Church? - One Family's Inter-generational Discussion About Church and Faith, John D. Barton, Sara Barton, John M. Barton, and Mary Barton
Will the Grandkids Be in the Church? - One Family's Inter-generational Discussion About Church and Faith, John D. Barton, Sara Barton, John M. Barton, and Mary Barton
Women for ACU Dinner, Liz Rotenberry
Submissions from 2005
1805: A 200-Year Perspective - Part 1, Tom Olbricht
1805: A 200-Year Perspective - Part 2, Tom Olbricht
1805: A 200-Year Perspective - Part 3, Tom Olbricht
A Babylonian Reads Genesis in 900 B.C.E., Roce Dickinson Jr.
A Biblical Vision for a Non-Religious World, Jason Locke
ACU's North American Church Planting Initiative, Mark Love
A Death on Earth That Reconciled All That Is, Tom Olbricht
A History of our Histories, Douglas A. Foster
A Narrative Approach to Preaching the Book of Acts, Jarrod Robinson
Ancient Disciplines for Today's Disciples, Jim Hinkle
A New Approach to Senior Adult Ministry, James L. Knapp
Baptism: The Work of God, Ian A. Fair
Becoming the Church of the Nativity, Don McLaughlin
Being "Always Ready to Give An Answer...", Wilson Parrish
Believer's Baptism for Believer's Children - Part 1, Shelley Neilson
Believer's Baptism for Believer's Children - Part 2, Shelley Neilson
Birth and Death of the Early Scottish Restoration, Lynn A. McMillon
Building Community in a Crowd, Chris Seidman
Characteristics of the World and Christianity, Wendell Willis
Christ Brings Peace to a Divided Church - Part 1, Jack Reese
Christ Brings Peace to a Divided Church - Part 2, Jack Reese
Christ Brings Peace to a Divided Church - Part 3, Jack Reese
Christ in You, the Hope of Glory - Colossians 1:24-2:5, Harold Shank
Christ Threatened: The Deceptive Philosophy, Carl Holladay
Churches of Christ at Our Best - Part 1, Ronnie Norman
Churches of Christ at Our Best - Part 2, Ronnie Norman
Churches of Christ at Our Best - Part 3, Ronnie Norman
Common Myths Take on Truth, Angela D. Soper
Community and Faith Formation, Mark A. LaValley
Components of a Resurrection Spirituality, Ross Cochran
Continuing Conversations with the ICOC: Looking Back on Last Year's Conversation, Jack Reese