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"Unfolding Deck Chairs" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

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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

Leading Men To The Unknown God

Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2001

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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

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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

Sanctity Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

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Today, January 20, 2002 is “SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE” throughout the nation. On this special occasion it is important for people know that our worth as a person is not based on what we do or whether we meet certain criteria or qualities (“quality of life”

SANCTITY OF LIFE (Acts 17:24-30) Today, January 20, 2002 is “SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE” throughout the nation. On this special occasion it is important for people know that our worth as a person is not based on what we do or whether we meet certain criteria or qualities (“quality of life” ethic). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stealing God's Glory

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

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We must beware of those things in our life that would steal glory from God.

STEALING GOD’S GLORY Acts 17:22-33 INTRO. (You will need your Bibles open today and I want you to follow along carefully with me during this sermon.) Our text is a familiar one. These people did not know who God is. Paul tried to show them. Some listened and some did not. The message and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Plugged In Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 10, 2002

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Part 3 of this series showing us how to have a "Super Sized Life." This message deals with the last key, getting plugged into a church family.

“Super Sized Life” part 3 (Getting Plugged In) Brian A. Moon A young woman called Nancy had a disability and was confined to a wheelchair, yet she developed a unique ministry to hurting and lonely people. She placed an ad in the local newspaper that read: "If you are lonely or have a problem, call ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Acts 17:24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding The New Age Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002

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An introduction to and overview of the three core beliefs of New Agers

Surveying the Landscape 1. Its Out There See if you can guess who this fairly well know Australia is – this is the intro to her autobiography… I spent most of my teenage years going to mass every Sunday with my parents and attending a catholic girls high school. It was pleasant to think that all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gleaning Forgotten Truths From The New Age Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002

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A summary of 10 things Christians can learn from New Agers

2. Last week we began looking at what we have come to know for the last 20 or 30 years as the ‘New Age’. In some ways its not very new any more but it certainly is very pervasive in western society. We are loosely based in Acts 17 over these three weeks and as I re-read that passage again this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Guideposts To Faith In A New Age Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002

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Principles for Christians seeking to engage in dialogue with New agers

Guideposts to Faith in a New Age Acts 17:16-34 Video clip – vox pop of people talking about finding faith in other places Those comments probably don’t surprise any of us – I am sure if we took a camera out on the streets of Kalamunda and interviewed people of all ages we would get some very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Do You Connect With Your World Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

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To reach the world you need to speak to it on its terms, in its language and with integrity

In the early 1940s a young graduate of Wheaton College went to a small Baptist church in a Chicago suburb. His name was Billy Graham. Although he felt his gifts were more in the area of evangelism, he agreed to give it a go. Within several months, the church was growing, and so was his popularity. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:20-22, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whose Lives Should Be Protected, Valued, Sacrificed Or Released?

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

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A message addressed an issue - Sanctity of Human Life - that ultimately affects each of us in so many extraordinary ways.

WHOSE LIVES SHOULD BE PROTECTED, VALUED, SACRIFICED OR RELEASED? Perth Bible Church, Sunday AM January 21, 2007 Pastor Todd G. Leupold PREFACE: Before I begin this morning, I want you to know that other than my Mom’s funeral this may be the most emotionally difficult and wrenching sermon I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Faces Of Opposition

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

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We should not be surprised that the gospel is opposed. We’d like to think that everyone will just accept this wonderful news, but that is not the case. Let’s look at the faces of that opposition.

Passage: Acts 17:1-33 Intro: One of the recurring themes of Acts is opposition. 1. mostly from the Jews, but others as well. 2. it was as well as recurring theme in the life of ministry of Christ. 3. we can draw this principle; that where the gospel goes, opposition will arise in one form or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Is The Answer - No ... Not Always (A Sermon On Acts 17)

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

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Father Dave’s sermon on Paul, the preacher of the Gospel of Jesus, communicating with a group of persons who have never heard of Jesus. How did he go about it? And what is wrong with the ’Jesus is the answer to all your problems’ approach?

"Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols." (Acts 17:16) Ange and I have been to Athens, as I suspect many of you guys have also. We went for less pious reasons than St Paul. We went as the Australian contingent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Proclaiming The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 17, 2007

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Just as Paul had to proclaim who the true God is, because the Athenians were ignorant of Him, so we too must proclaim who the true God is to our world and culture.

Proclaiming the Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 Pastor Mark Olson The kind of God we worship, determines the kind of person we become - we become what we worship... Sad truth - great ignorance of the true, living God Athenians worshipped the “unknown god” because they did not want to leave any god out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Holiness

Life On Mars

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 4, 2007

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There will always be some kind of opposition when preaching the Gospel and different results, but Paul shows that we should preach it anyway.

Life on Mars Acts 17:15 – 34 I. Introduction Wherever Paul went he preached the Gospel, Athens was no different. He is invited to explain his message at the open forum on Mars’ Hill. II. Main Body A. The Title of his message (Verse 23) 1. The Unknown God a. People Worship anything b. People ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

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