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  • James Childers avatar

    Getting Excited

    Contributed by James Childers on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,866 views

    To be excited about the things the Lord has done for us

    Getting Excited--Acts 17:2-8 Introduction: Webster says the meaning of excitement is "to be stirred or thrilled." Many get excited at ball games or golf or other events. Some will be thrilled at the getting of a new dress or suit. I believe it is time we got excited over things that ...read more

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    Living Rightside-Up In An Upside-Down World Series

    Contributed by Matt Condon on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 13,125 views

    Early Christians were accused of turning the world "upside-down". The ironic thing is that it already was.

    Upside-Down World Acts 17:1-9 I was 11 years old and it was summer and I was in my element. Every morning we’d pack up our stuff, climb on our bikes and head down to the neighborhood swimming pool. There were usually a gang of about 6 of us, sometimes more, sometimes less. We got to the swimming ...read more

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    Destiny: It Is More Than A Location

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,676 views

    What is it that you have been destined for?

    The news has been filled in recent days with a little boy, Elian Gonzalas. Tonight, as I speak on destiny, I wonder what the destiny of this young six-year old is? And as much as we would sit around the table and discuss his circumstances, and his plight in life, I wonder how much time we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living An Life That Has An Impact For Christ

    Contributed by John Walls on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,768 views

    A life that makes a difference

    LIVING A LIFE THAT HAS AN IMPACT FOR JESUS Acts 17:1-5; 10 1 Thess. 1:1-10 Introduction: This world is in need of people who need our Saviour. He is the one who saved from the sin that plagues every man, woman, boy and girl. It is the sin of being a descendant from Adam. Each believer needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Hand Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    The need for a personal Savior

    Second-Hand Religion If you grew up in a large family, you know exactly what hand-me-downs or second hand items are. If you grew up in the Depression Era, and you were the third son or daughter, your clothes might have been a bit threadbare after going through the wear and tear of two siblings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Discern God's Truth Today

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    Teaching on how we can decipher truth in a maze of "spirituality" that we find ourselves in today

    How Can I Discern God’s Truth Today The obvious fact is that people disagree. That can lead to conflict, wars have been fought over disagreements. Yet, every Christian wants (or should want!) to be able to separate fact from fiction. A. SEARCH & CHECK THE BIBLE 1. Listen with openness to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    3 Ingredients For A Successful Church.

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    I’m not no cook, but I know that for a cook to be able to make a meal that’s just out of this world; the cook must use the right ingredients. The same emphasis is necessary for the success of a Christian in his efforts to win the lost, in this world of wi

    3 Ingredients For A Successful Church Text: Acts 17: 1-9 A. What we need in the church is some more trouble-markers! Trouble-makers? Yes, Trouble-makers! That’s what the enemies of the church called the Christians at Thessalonica. They said they were the ones, “who have caused trouble all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Only Takes A Few

    Contributed by Michael Hensley on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 6,810 views

    Two small groups turned the world upside down. Compares Paul and Silas and the hijackers of the Attack on America. Speaks of motive.

    Making a BIG difference is not as unlikely as it may seem. We have before us, today, two examples of small groups that turned the world upside down. The first group: The hijackers. 19 hijackers have turned the world upside down. (Think about that number, only 19!)  Less people than it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Different Reactions To God's Word Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,329 views

    Three different presentations of the gospel and three different receptions.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 30 “Three Different Reactions to God’s Word” Acts 17:1-34 In the last chapter we examined three different salvation stories and tonight we are going to look at three different presentations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advantages Of Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 20,115 views

    Several advantages of growing up in all aspects into Christ

    Advantages of Maturity (Acts 17:10-12) Illustration:God delights to increase the faith of His children...I say, and say it deliberately--trials, difficulties and sometimes defeat, are the very food of faith...We should take them out of His hands as evidences of His love and care for us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Turn Criticisms Into Motivations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,159 views

    The Lord teaches us how to use criticisms as motivations for greater godliness, holiness and maturity through the life of Paul

    How To Turn Criticisms In to Motivations (Acts 17:1-9) Illustration:How to Bury a Good Idea It will never work, We’ve never done it that way before. We’re doing fine without it. We can’t afford it. We’re not ready for it. It’s not our responsibility. Bits & Pieces, June 23, 1994, p. 10. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing Sides- Recognizing Opposition Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,533 views

    This simple outline focuses on Paul’s experiences with the Thessalonians and Bereans and conflict and recognizing sides in a conflict.

    At times, the right and wrong of an issue which divides is not clear. Often, we can use this checklist to determine who is acting in an ungodly manner. Character of Ungodly Opposition 1) Ungodly opposition is characterized by being emotionally driven. The Thessalonian Jews were "Jealous" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Saved

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,262 views

    How to get to Heaven?

    Illustration “The Ticket”: There was a certain man who had worked all his life and was ready for a vacation. He wanted to go to a far away place he had never been before. He thought to himself; you are a good person, you’ve helped the poor and took care of the needy. So you deserve this trip. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Every Christian Needs To Do: Study His Word

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    Let me ask a few questions tonight: ľ Are you dissatisfied with the rate of your spiritual growth? ľ Have you become spiritually stagnant In order to make progress in our walk with God, sometimes we need to get back to the basics of what a Chris

    This morning I have $1440 in my pocket. It¡¦s pretty rare day that I have less than $1000 in my pocket. What if I took this money and give it to someone in this room. Let¡¦s say I give it to you, not only will I give this to you, but I will give it to you everyday for the rest of your life. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    Sharing the gospel and making an impact.

    Introduction The truth is, bad news generally travels faster than good news. Within two hours the whole world knew that President John F. Kennedy had been killed, who killed him, where he was killed and how he was killed. Today, still more than half the world does not know the good news that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational