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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Being Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 58,966 views

    When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens he cemonstrated how to be positive in a negative world.

    “Being Positive in a Negative World” Apostle Paul -A bridge builder not a builder of walls- Acts 17:16-34 When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens Greece he demonstrated how to be positive in a negative world. When we look at all that is happening around the world, in our cities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What's The Verdict?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,289 views

    Everytime God’s Word is shared, there is a verdict in people’s hearts. What’s the verdict in your heart?

    Acts 17:1-12: SO WHAT’S THE VERDICT? Recently in the news, there’s the story of the actor, Robert Blake. Maybe you’ve heard about this one – a famous actor living in California – married to the wrong person. His wife is shot and killed, and now, the police say that the evidence is pointing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Getting The Message Out

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    What makes you uncomfortable as a Christian? God can use that to motivate you to spread the gospel! Look at Paul’s example here in Acts 17

    Getting God’s Message Out. Acts 17:16-34 What do you do when you are surrounded by things that make you uncomfortable? When Paul came to Athens, he walked through town and was upset by all the idols that he saw there. Now just think about the different ways he could have responded to it. 1. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Second Hand Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,611 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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    Maturity Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,111 views

    This sermon seeks to outline both the Scriptural precedence for and three characteristics of spiritual maturity.

    Maturity Acts 17 August 18, 2002 Intro: A. [Paul Harvey’s "For What It’s Worth"] Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania—where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to open up. The shopping mall was crowded. The woman in the Mercedes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Discern God's Truth Today

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,222 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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    Destiny: It Is More Than A Location

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,706 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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    Preaching Christ To An American Postmodern Society

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    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

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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
     | 15,670 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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    Preaching Christ To A New World Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 73 ratings
     | 4,568 views

    Christ remains the answer throughout the ages. (1 of 3)

    PREACHING CHRIST TO A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:16-21 Are you familiar with the term Postmodernism? If you are not familiar with the term then you probably are not aware that the church world is being greatly affected by its impact. First of all, let me assure you that I have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A World Shaker's Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 2,444 views

    Characteristics of a Christian Leader

    “The World Shaker’s Heart” Acts 17:16 The Apostle Paul has been presented as the ultimate Christian Soldier (Veteran’s Day service, 2001). Today’s purpose is to use Paul to illustrate the ultimate Christian Leader. We are called by God to be followers of Him as dear a child we are also called to ...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
     | 16,051 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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    How To Speak To People Who View God As A Passive Agent

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,154 views

    How to communicate to people who see God as a passive supernatural being

    How To Speak to People Who View God as a Passive or Indifferent God (Acts 17:16-18) Quote: God is not dead nor does He sleep. Time magazine once asked the question "Is God Dead?" Let them read what Paul the apostle wrote. "For it is God who is at work in us both to will and to do of His good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pretenders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,206 views

    How to help people face the facts that they are only pretending to be something they are not

    The Pretenders (Acts 17:13-15) Illustration:The Bible recognizes no faith that does not lead to obedience, nor does it recognize any obedience that does not spring from faith. The two are opposite sides of the same coin. A.W. Tozer. 1. Have you ever wondered why some people pretend to do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advantages Of Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 21,588 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