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Do We Really Worship?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

based on 53 ratings

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An exhortation to worship in truth.

Do We Really Worship? Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-28, John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Questions Thinking People Ask Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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Part 1 of series of sermons on this topic--inspired by Adam Hamilton who did a similar series in his congregation, Church of the Resurrection

(I have included web sites that I researched in the text of the sermon) (Graphic: http://psalmpublishing.bei.t-online.de/cover.html ) SLIDE 1 Prayer Greeting, attendance pads, Class 101 Read gospel: SLIDE 2 Matthew 2:1-2 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Evangelizing Skeptics

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 4,778 views

As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many

As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many are quick to place blame on social ills; I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Other

Simon The Sorceror: Bargaining With God Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

based on 109 ratings

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Part 6 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. We skip ahead in time for this message into the period of the New Testament. And here in the book of Acts we discover a man who doesn’t like losing control...

SIMON THE SORCEROR: BARGAINING WITH GOD Acts 8:4-25 Read at beginning of service: Acts 17:22-28 (NIV) 22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25, Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unknown God

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 29, 2004

based on 61 ratings

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When preaching about the Unknown God in Athens, Paul made known these four basic truths: The Greatness of God, the Goodness of God, the Government of God, and the Grace of God.

The Unknown God by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ As Paul approached the great city of Athens, he came not as a sightseer, but as a soul-winner. He arrived with open eyes and a broken heart. Athens was in a period of decline in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Proclaiming The "Unknown God"

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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Paul is in Athens.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. It’s been said that GOD is like Coke...He’s the real thing. GOD is like General Electric...He brings things to life. GOD is like Bayer Aspirin...He works wonders. GOD is like Hallmark Cards...He cares enough to send the very best. GOD is like Tide...He gets the stains ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is One Way To God Really Fair? (What About Those Who Have Never Heard?) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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Exploring Jesus claim that He is "the Way, the Truth, and the Light" and that "no man comes to the Father except through [him]".

Last week we looked at the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…today I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within their own culture…isn’t Christianity a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Troublemakers For God Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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Sharing Christ to a secular world. Are we troublemakers? Or are we peacemakers?

I have been reading the report from the 9-11 Commission. I’m fascinated by some of the things I’m learning, but I also find myself feeling angry once again that our nation was so ruthlessly attacked. I find myself thinking of all of the victims, the families and relatives of those who died, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel According To Oprah

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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The idea and title came from a message preached by Dr. Ergun Caner which deals with the world’s view of Jesus

“The Gospel According to Oprah” Acts 23-31 8-15-2004 The 7/98 Vantage Point quoted Oprah: "There couldn’t possible be only one way...Does God care about your heart or whether you called His Son Jesus?", "[Claiming exclusive Divinity] would make Jesus the biggest egotist that ever lived.", and "You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Very Religious Yet Very Lost!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 28, 2004

based on 51 ratings

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Ardent religious activity and a high and lofty intellect fall far short of the righteousness God requires.

VERY RELIGIOUS YET VERY LOST! 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 23 for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2004

based on 50 ratings

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When attempting to reach people of other faiths, we recognize that: 1. There is some truth in all religions and there are good people who follow them. 2. God has placed a longing for himself inside every human heart. 3. Jesus is the universal Savior.

This is a confusing time in which to live. It was not long ago that America was a place where we, for the most part, understood each other and where other people were coming from. We shared common standards of ethics, and whether or not we followed those ethics, we understood them and agreed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

"Unfolding Deck Chairs" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 7,830 views

Discerning what God’s will and direction is for our lives.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist June 30, 2002 “Unfolding Deck Chairs” Acts 17:22-34 INTRODUCTION: In a “Peanuts” strip, Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing theology. Lucy said, “On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Methodist

Telling Others The Gospel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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This morning we’re going to look into God’s Word in order to find out how the Apostle Paul did evangelism.

Making an Impact: Telling Others the Gospel Thank you, Kids Choir for that excellent reminder. God will use our feet, our hands, and our mouths to tell others the gospel. Our former co-workers in Mexico City are missionaries today because of Ken Hanna’s direct influence in their lives. Just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Acts 2:47

Denomination: Baptist

The Unknown God Intro

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 3,406 views

Can God be known to the Athenians?

The Unknown God Part 1 Acts 17:16-34 The Bible tells us about the unpardonable sin, meaning the rejection of God that will lead you to Hell, but I believe the greatest sin a Christian can commit is to distort the true knowledge of God. We all have established in our hearts that the purpose of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Evangelism From Acts 17

Contributed by Danny Ferguson on May 27, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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A look at Paul’s evangelism methods in Athens and what we can learn from him to better reach the culture around us.

Principles of Evangelisms from Acts 17 I was driving a group of teenagers to a concert last weekend and while we were all talking one of them turned to me and said, “Did you know that there is an actual atheist in the class below me? Can you believe that?” It sounded like she was talking about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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