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The Unknown God - [mythology - Idolatry - Witnessing] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 13, 2005

based on 228 ratings

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In Athens, Paul saw their mythology, inc. the statue to any "unknown" god they may have missed. He said, "let me tell you about Him!" Link included to formatted text, PowerPoint template, and handout.

The Unknown God Acts 17:15-34 ----- PowerPoint for this message, and a formatted text version are available at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnknownGod.html Or, see the 80+ message Acts Series homepage at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Expository-Acts.html ----- The city of Athens in Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

White Unto Harvest

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 8, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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What is the work God wants us to do?

The Fields are White Unto Harvest! April 6, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church 1.) A Real Outreach Emphasis *Outreach Theology in Churches is all over the map! • Some don’t believe in it at all – they say salvation is only for the elect, and thank God we’re it! • Some are to comfortable with what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Baptist

Unknown God

Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 4, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace

Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God We Worship - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2006

| 3,793 views

The concept of the Trinity and the names of God.

The God We Worship - Introduction Acts 17:22-25 INTRO.: The concept of theology is one we often avoid because it sounds scholarly. Yet, it is a subject touching each of our lives. The word simply means "knowledge of God." We all have a theology. Some are carefully thought out. Others are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Basis For Decisions! - Postmodernity

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 6,293 views

How does post-modernity affect the way Christians should live and how does it affect the way we present Jesus to a non-Christian world?

Our Basis for Decisions! How does post-modernity affect the way Christians should live and how does it affect the way we present the ethics of Jesus to a non-Christian world? Pray Have you ever thought about what is the basis of your decisions in life? How do you make decisions about what is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Defend God's Honor Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 14, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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What offends you most? What will you defend with the greatest passion? The answer for Paul was clear: Defend God’s honor from idols and rivals!

12/19/04 Text: Acts 17:16-34 Reading: Romans 1:18-25 Longing to See God Honored Intro: Does anyone remember the TV show “Welcome back Cotter?” It was a sitcom about a teacher who returned to work in the city high school he had graduated from. Well, one time, Cotter and John Travolta got into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Discovering Your Style (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 12,152 views

One of the keys to participating in evangelism is to figure out how God can use your personality and gifts to make an impact in the lives of others. While Peter was quite confrontational in his approach, Paul utilized a more intellectual line of reasonin

Discovering Your Style, Part 1 Rev. Brian Bill 2/25/01 Sometimes pastors take some heat for speaking too long. One long-winded minister was preaching away when a woman remembered that she had left the Sunday dinner in the oven. She hastily wrote a note and slipped it to her husband, who was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sermon On Mars Hill

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 16,589 views

To examine Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill to the philosophers of his day

Paul’s Sermon on Mars’ Hill, Originally preached on 2/23/03 7 pm worship service FBC Hull Scripture reference:Acts 17:18-34 Primary Purpose: To see how Paul addressed the philosophers of his day with the truth of God’s Word After Paul was led by night to go to Berea. After establishing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18-34

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Past Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 16, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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The second message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

SEEING PAST OUR CIRCUMSTANCES ACTS 17:22-28 Introduction: We exist in a society that is increasingly becoming more and more polar in its beliefs. On the one end is a group, expounding the belief that we only go through life once, and as such, we should focus on making that trip as pleasurable as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28, Psalm 139:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Blown Off Course?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 9, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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The master of the ship was no longer the Master of the ship. The ship was blown eight hundred miles off course. The Devil was now in control. Our sinful habits take another turn. They become addictions!

Title: "Getting Blown Off Course" You know better than to leave Fair Havens. Paul let the Centurion know that it was "God’s Will" for them to winter in Fair Havens. God had warned him not to leave the shores of the Island of Crete. Application. Being in the will of God should not be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Paul At Mars Hill

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 12, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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An indepth look at how Paul, though weary and worn, was able to assess a situation and teach the truth in love and ultimately bear fruit. A lesson in tactfulness.

Paul On Mars Hill Text: Acts 17: 16-34 I. Introduction: Background A. Second Missionary Journey (with Silas & Timothy) 1. Full of struggles 2. Full of success 3. Shows the character and focus of Paul’s life B. Stops prior to Athens 1. Phillipi a. Lydia and her household ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In A Postmodern World

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 1, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 5,204 views

A sermon to help the church fulfill her role to evangelize those seeking the mystery of the spiritual.

Brothers and sisters in Christ and guests welcome to Christ’s Church in the Park. As most of you know I am a graduate student. Whenever I travel to school at KCC in Kentucky, I realize immediately that their world is different than mine. Immediately as I depart Blue Grass field in Lexington I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unknown God Intro

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 3,192 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

Becoming An Acts 1:8 Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 20, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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The goal of the local church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church - a dynamic church alive with the power of God. The early church in Acts is our model.

Becoming an Acts 1:8 Church -God’s Word Around the World- Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-23 Our goal for the Willow Vale Church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church. The history of the church as recorded in the Book of Acts reveals a dynamic church. The church was alive with the power of God. The church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

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