Sermons on Acts 17:26:

Areopagus Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 8, 2022

The focus of this sermon is Paul's observational skills and how Christians can also practice observing people and culture in a way that helps us connect them to the Gospel and lead them back to God.

Sermon Date 11-09-2014 Areopagus (Chuck Gohn) How many of you detest waiting in line for anything? I hate waiting in line. I hate waiting in grocery lines. I hate waiting on the telephone. I hate waiting in the doctor’s office. I just don’t like it. I am always thinking about ways I can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Practicing The Presence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Theologically Jesus is always present with us, but practically we experience His absence because we are not aware of that presence. He promised He would never leave us nor forsake us, but we need to become aware of His being ever present.

An atheist and a Christian were debating the value of prayer, and the atheist said, "I never pray." The Christian said, "But you must have prayed at sometime in your life." "Yes," he admitted. "I did pray once. I was on a hunting trip in the Yukon and got ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Fatalism Or Faith Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

America is Christian in its thinking in that we are a nation that says folly does not need to be repeated. We can learn from our mistakes and go on to change the future for the better and prevent tragedies that otherwise would be inevitable.

A young man driving through the rich part of the city could not believe his eyes when he saw a sign on a Mercedes Benz that said, "For Sale $100.00. He pulled into the driveway and went to the door, and he asked if the sign was correct. The woman assured him that it was. He asked, "Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Educational Evangelism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Paul knew that nobody could be saved without the knowledge of the Gospel, and so in preaching he imparts to Jews and Gentiles alike the knowledge which can, if they believe it, lead them to eternal life in Christ.

Marcus Bach tells of vacationing in Arizona where his 7 year old son came in to the house with a snake in his pocket. "What kind of a snake is this daddy," he asked? "I don't know," he responded. "Some harmless snake suppose. You wouldn't be carrying it around if it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

God's Fingerprint On Reality: Emotions Of Life, Freedom, & The Golden Ratio

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Great trails extend between cities, connecting people, and we drive from here to there traveling the roads. We go from here to there, day in and day out. Trees roll across the horizon.

Great trails extend between cities, connecting people, and we drive from here to there traveling the roads. We go from here to there, day in and day out. Trees roll across the horizon. Massive metal cities rise up from the fog of daily life. We move from here to there, wondering at our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Holy Discontent

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020

We will continue our series from the book of Acts and our text for this morning is Acts 17:16-34. In the beginning of this chapter, Paul was in Thessalonica. He visited the synagogues to dialogue with the Jews there.

Good morning church! What a privilege to come together as a body of Christ to study His word. Let us begin our time with the word of prayer. Prayer: We will continue our series from the book of Acts and our text for this morning is Acts 17:16-34. In the beginning of this chapter, Paul was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And The Nations - Part 1 - Raising Up A Nation Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 27, 2020

What determines how great a nation becomes? Is it the character of the leaders or of the people? How do we understand the rising and falling of nations in regard to the will and purposes of God?

God And The Nations - Raising Up A Nation - Part 1 Today we will be reading from Acts 17:24-31 The United States of America. What do we know about the USA? We declared our independence from British rule in 1776 and thereafter won the War of Independence. America is known as a Christian nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31, Daniel 4:34-37, Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 27:27-29, Numbers 24:5-9, Psalm 33:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

God And The Nations - Part 2 - The State Of The Nation Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 10, 2020

The very first step in overcoming an addiction is to admit that you are an addict. Is the overwhelming population of the USA addicted to sin? Let's take a look.

God And The Nations - Part 2 - The State of The Nation Today we will be reading from Jeremiah 18:1-12 Last week we started taking a look at God and His interaction with the nations of the earth. The first thing we did was to take a look at Acts 17:26 where it says: From one man, Adam, God made ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12, Acts 17:26, Psalm 33:12, Numbers 24:5-9, Romans 1:18-32, Matthew 22:37, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

God And The Nations - Part 3 - Can The Nation Be Saved Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 16, 2020

Many Christians in America have inadvertently or intentionally placed the good of our nation above the good of the Kingdom of God. They are NOT the same thing. What is the proper Biblical attitude we should have regarding our relationship with the Lord and with our nation?

God And The Nations - Part 3 - Can The Nation Be Saved Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28, Acts 17:26, Psalm 33:12, Numbers 24:5-9, John 6:15, Luke 24:21, Acts 1:6, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 6:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Minsitry Of Paul At Athens Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 17, 2021

Paul was greatly distressed seeing full of idols in the city of Athens. His thirst for the souls motivated him to pray, observe and share the gospel despite the previous experiences of imprisonment and persecution. Paul won the hearts of few men who became followers of Christ.

Acts 17:16-34 Ministry of Paul at Athens 17:16-21 Paul’s Distress 17:22-31 Paul’s Discourses 17:32-34 Mixed responses to Paul’s preaching 7:16-21 Paul’s Distress Paul was greatly distressed seeing full of idols in the city of Athens. Paul reasoned with the worshippers at the synagogue and with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Methodist

Here For A Reason!

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 3, 2020

You Aren't An Accident...

You Aren't An Accident – A Christian counselor once encouraged a woman who felt lonely and abandoned. As she explained how she felt he couldn’t concentrate on what she was saying, because a Scripture (Psalm 100:3) kept running through his mind: “It is He who has made us, and not we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On Being An Overcomer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 21, 2021

Jesus was tempted in every way. His battle in the wilderness underscores his authority and victory over temptation and sin

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Pastor Bradford Reaves Watch this message online: https://youtu.be/Km22OhiY8ng Introduction A few guys were on a men’s retreat together and one night they decided to share with each other their struggles and temptations. The first said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11-12, Isaiah 14:12, Daniel 4:17, Acts 17:26, 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 16:11, John 12:31, Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:31, Psalm 107:4-6, Hebrews 4:15, Deuteronomy 6:13, Luke 4:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Opportunities Not Obstacles Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

What Jesus Says the Church Should and Should Not Be

So good morning and welcome to this place we call DCC. So pumped that you are here. We want to give a special shout out to all of our friends watching online, and to all of our new friends who are here for the very first time today. If you’re new we want you to know that we have all made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

A Message For An Intellectual Age

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2020

Paul's message before the Areopagus forms the basis for a study of how to approach an intellectual audience. This knowledge is necessary if we are to succeed in presenting the Faith in the midst of our world today. This is the substance of a radio message at Easter.

“Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: ‘Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: “To the unknown god.” What therefore you worship as unknown, this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing The One True God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021

This is the 49th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

Series: Action [#49] INTRODUCING THE ONE TRUE GOD Acts 17:10-34 Introduction: Acts 17:10-15 As we studied last week, each person must choose to say yes or no to Jesus. In Thessalonica, there were some who were saved; and there were others who wanted to destroy anybody who believed in Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-34

Denomination: Baptist