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Leading Men To The Unknown God

Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2001

based on 28 ratings

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Witnessing the message of the Gospel to a sinful world requires that we use wisdom in order to win them to Christ. Let’s follow Paul’s example at Mars Hill.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Check Your Brain At The Door

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

based on 104 ratings

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A message concerning the "reasonableness" of our faith.

Don’t Check Your Brain at the Door Acts 17:16-34 (September 9, 2001) Introduction One of the most often heard challenges to Christianity is that it is not a rational or intelligent religion. Some people feel you have to be a bit on the slow side to believe that God would become a man, born of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Groping For God

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 1, 2001

based on 58 ratings

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The phrase that defines all of mankind, for all time.

As I began to study this portion of scripture in preparation for a sermon, a phrase jumped out at me as one that could be used to define all of mankind, in all of history. “...if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him...” Now before I go any further with that, let me make clear that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Orthodox

Understanding The Times

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

based on 151 ratings

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The line has been drawn, & the battle is on. But do we realize it? Are we people who understand the times & know what should be done? You see, there are four areas in which this battle is being fought.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Updated & Revised: 2022) TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:30-32 Acts 17:22-34 A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday celebrated in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the U.S. people will gather in parks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-24, 1 Chronicles 12:32, 1 Peter 5:8, Psalm 33:12, Proverbs 14:34, Acts 17:30, Hosea 4:6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching Christ To An American Postmodern Society

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Jan 31, 2001

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The gospel of Christ remains powerful even in a postmodern society. (Three sermons)

PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST TO AN AMERICAN POSTMODERN SOCIETY A three part sermon series based on the Mars Hill discourse Acts 17:16-33 Mark Beaird © 12-2000 by Mark Beaird PREACHING CHRIST TO A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:16-21 Are you familiar with the term Postmodernism? If ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Old Story For A New World Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

based on 103 ratings

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The message remains the same in spite of the changes in our society. (3 of 3)

AN OLD STORY FOR A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:24-33  In the early days of the Tennessee Valley project a dilapidated homestead was going to be torn down. They were damming the river and the valley would be flooded out. A new split-level ranch was built for the Appalachian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turn Or Burn Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002

based on 69 ratings

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The significance of repentance is particularly important when we consider how we usually handle our weaknesses

OPEN: “Johnnie,” asked the kindergarten teacher, “is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t!” Exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well,” said the teacher with a smile, “if the world isn’t round and it isn’t flat, then what is it?” “My dad says it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unknown God Intro

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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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

New Life For Dead Dogs

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 16, 2004

based on 11 ratings

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We are all condemned todeath because of sin but God provided the price of our justification in Jesus. Now, justice demands He save those who trust the blood of Christ.

New Life For Dead Dogs or Why Does God Let Us "Get Away With it?" Rom. 3:23-26 INTRO.: The Old Testament story of Mephibosheth is found in II Samuel 9. King David had been ruling in Jerusalem for some time. He remembered his friend Jonathan, who had saved his life and wished to honor Jonathan’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26, Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Believers Catechism Series

Contributed by James Banks on Jul 22, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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We have all been taught about Jesus and His healing ministry, working of miracles and casting out demons. But the Church( the Body of Christ) as a whole knows very little about Jesus and the power left to the Church. The average believer has been saved fo

What did I do to be saved? You are saved when you do two things outlined in the Scriptures; (a) Exercise to God in repentance(acts 17:30-31; 2 Corinthians 7:10) and (b) Exercise faith in the Lord Jesus Christ ( Romans 10:9-10) The two points were originally outlined by the Apostle Paul when he met ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

"Unfolding Deck Chairs" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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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

Distinct And All

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 26, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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This message looks at obeying Scripture by being both separate from the world and yet being all things to all men in order to win some.

DISTINCT AND ALL “Using The World To Our Advantage” Acts 17:21, 1 Thess. 5:21 Acts 17:21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.) 1 Thes. 5:21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Acts 17:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

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