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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Gospel Happens In Athens Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2018
     | 6,869 views

    When it comes to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, it helps if we understand the approach Paul took. Let’s look at 3 principles that will help us become more frequent sharers.

    The Gospel Happens in Athens (Acts 17:16-34) 1. Philosophers can be interesting and sometimes deep. Joke about 2 Greek philosophers arguing: Euclid tells the other: You've been a very good pupil this past year, Eubulides, but now it's time for you to pay the 50 drachma you owe me for all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Lee avatar

    Revealing The Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 We’ve Watched Paul And His Partners Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 12,554 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley and Pastor Tom Owen for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Revealing the Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 We’ve watched Paul and his partners, as they left Jerusalem to begin the journey to the utter most parts of the world and everywhere they went people got saved and in each city a church was established, even though Paul and his team met resistance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Dealing With Unbelievers Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016
     | 6,998 views

    Just because someone doesn't believe in the Bible doesn't mean we can't witness to them.

    Dealing With Unbelievers Text: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction 1. A recent study by the George Barna Group showed how Americans feel about the Bible. While many Americans still believe in the authority of the Bible, the survey showed "the biggest jump of any group are those American adults who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Preaching Like Paul Preached Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2016
     | 14,338 views

    In this sermon, we explore Paul's preaching and teaching by looking at his sermon in Acts 17.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher, who one day at the end of the worship service was shaking the hands of the congregation as they departed. 1. A very old lady went past him with a big smile on her face. 2. Following her was her middle-aged, adult son, who said to the preacher: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preaching To A Postmodern Culture

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 17, 2017
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     | 14,593 views

    In today’s sermon we are going to examine the manner in which Paul implored the Athenians to seek the Creator, sustainer and ordainer of all life in hope that we might learn how to evangelize this postmodern culture!

    Preaching to a Postmodern Culture Acts 17:16-34 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How do we fulfill the command to “go and make disciples” of all nations when most believe that truth is infinitely complex, relational and contextually dependent on socially constructed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Paul’s Mars Hill Sermon Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 23, 2022
     | 3,972 views

    What's going on here? Paul preaches a message without using Scripture? He quotes from an inscription on a pagan shrine? No follow up for the new believers in Athens? We better take a closer look at Paul's Mars Hill sermon.

    The context of Paul’s Mars Hill Sermon When we look at Paul’s Mars Hill sermon given in Athens in Acts 17, he is well into his second missionary journey. His plans were changed early in the journey when the Holy Spirit kept him from preaching the word in Asia and then he received his Macedonian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Unstoppable - Tomb Of The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018
     | 7,250 views

    The 11th message in a series on the book of Acts

    Unstoppable – Tomb of the Unknown God 11/26/17 Acts 17:16-34 Sunday AM This week I received a link to an interview on the Voice of the Martyr radio w/ a missionary to Iran who shared an amazing story of the power/presence of God. B/c this missionary has a target on his back; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Attitudes Toward The Resurrection

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 20, 2023
     | 1,339 views

    What attitudes were seen toward the resurrection? Some attitudes were understandable, but some weren't. What is your attitude toward the resurrection?

    This is Easter Sunday, an especially important day in the heart and lives of those who love the Lord Jesus Christ. Over 2000 years ago our Lord was crucified, buried, and rose again, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. This was a new beginning for us and all who would follow and serve Christ. This is why we meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Babbling For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 2,012 views

    Since the gospel is the POWER of God unto salvation, we can PROCLAIM it to any audience, knowing God’s PURPOSE will be fulfilled.

    Babbling For Jesus Acts 17:16-34 Turn to Acts 17 in your Bible. I'm going to be preaching a message I've entitled "Babbling For Jesus." I heard about a preacher's son that asked his dad, "Dad, what's the highest number you've ever counted to?" The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,356 views

    Paul talked a lot about his faith and his Jesus because he knew who his God was. And what Paul did is something you and I can do... if we know God the way he did. What did Paul know about God that we sometimes don't?

    A farmer decided he knew as much as any doctor, so he opened doctor’s office in town. He charged $500 a visit, but he promised that if he couldn’t cure you he’d give you $1,000. The town’s regular doctor was offended by that and decided to expose him as a fraud, so He went to the farmer’s office ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformed By Truth: Proclaiming Christ In A Confused Culture (Acts 17) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,857 views

    Acts 17 is a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in need of truth

    Transformed by Truth: Proclaiming Christ in a Confused Culture Text: Acts 17 (NLT) Introduction: Today we explore Acts 17 — a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Building Bridges, Not Barriers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 26, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,082 views

    If we’re going to reach unbelievers with the gospel, we must build bridges, not barriers.

    Last weekend, Pastor Ed and Sheila, Gary and Kathy Pinger, and Beth and I had the privilege of attending the Keep Believing Ministries retreat. KBM is one of Edgewood’s Go Team Partners. One of the many highlights was learning how the free gospel book, Anchor for the Soul has now been distributed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    God Of The Pandemic

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 4, 2020
     | 11,898 views

    Paul confronts the Athenians with an Unknown God - that alter was placed for the God who removed the epidemic from Athens ... they wanted to know his name

    Acts 17:16-32 (NLV) While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city. He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the public square to all who happened to be there. He also had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Paul’s Revelation Of The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 8, 2023
     | 2,376 views

    Christ came to make His Father known. Mankind was created to worship. If God is not clearly revealed, man will create something to worship. We are called to reveal the Unknown God to the world!

    Sermon – Paul’s Revelation of the Unknown God Scripture Lesson-Acts 17:16-33 “While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city. 17 He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Counterfeit Gods

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 16, 2025
     | 429 views

    A message from Acts 17 regarding Paul's ministry in Athens exposing the false gods of then and now.

    Acts 17:16-31 – Paul in Athens Move #1 – What idols do you see in Canada? (Hockey?… a minor god at best… Success? Money & greed? – yes - the bible told us this truth 2000 years ago. A relatively new god is the Self! …and its attractive, but misleading nickname - “Happiness.” This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational