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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Communicating Christ Effectively

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 417 ratings
     | 18,721 views

    Paul had four qualities that enabled him to effectively communicate Christ which we also need.

    COMMUNICATING CHRIST EFFECTIVELY Acts 17:16-34 INTRO.- ILL.- A stranger entered the church in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he whispered: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Present The Gospel To Materialists And Philosophers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    How to Present the Gospel to Materialists and Philosophers - Acts 17:16-34

    How to Present the Gospel to Materialists and Philosophers - Acts 17:16-34 Illustration:A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them: 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. (Tie) Anger/Bitterness. 5. (Tie) Sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Too Superstitious

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,212 views

    An answer to life’s most important question

    March 31, 2002 The longer Paul waited in Athens for Silas and Timothy, the angrier he got—all those idols! The city was a junkyard of idols. He discussed it with the Jews and other likeminded people at their meeting place. And every day he went out on the streets and talked with anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Everette Pafford avatar

    How To Communicate The Good News Effectively Series

    Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,000 views

    The early christians and early church were very effectively in the communication of the gospel. This series investigates the why and how of their effectiveness. Part 1 examines why Paul was so effective.

    “How to communicate the good news effectively” One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The little girl replied, "Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right Or Wrong? - Do All Roads Lead To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 520 ratings
     | 31,860 views

    Is it impolite to tell people of other faiths that they are wrong?

    OPEN: In one of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strips, Linus and Charlie Brown are engaged in serious conversation. “I have a theological question,” says Linus, “When you die, and go to Heaven, are you graded on a percentage or on a curve?” “On a curve, naturally,” Charlie responds. Linus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Being Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 58,927 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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    The Unknown God Intro

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,404 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    All Roads Lead To Heaven--Right?

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on May 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,328 views

    The world is rapidly changing. Among those changes are people’s views toward religion. While it used to be choice between Methodist, Baptist, Christian Church, etc., people now find themselves trying to decide between Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, etc.

    ALL ROADS LEAD TO HEAVEN–RIGHT? Acts 17:16-34 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A stranger entered the church service in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    E.t. And The Resurrection?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    Using E.T as an illustration to link children with the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ

    Gunthorpe 05-05-02 Acts 17: 22-34 Paul the Apostle in Athens Story: I wonder how many of you have seen the film ET - that was first released 20 years ago (on 11th June 1982) and which has now just been re-released. For those who haven’t seen it – like me – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Getting The Message Out

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,048 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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    The Unknown God

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 42,537 views

    When preaching about the Unknown God in Athens, Paul made known these four basic truths: The Greatness of God, the Goodness of God, the Government of God, and the Grace of God.

    The Unknown God by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ As Paul approached the great city of Athens, he came not as a sightseer, but as a soul-winner. He arrived with open eyes and a broken heart. Athens was in a period of decline in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Proclaiming The "Unknown God"

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,880 views

    Paul is in Athens.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. It’s been said that GOD is like Coke...He’s the real thing. GOD is like General Electric...He brings things to life. GOD is like Bayer Aspirin...He works wonders. GOD is like Hallmark Cards...He cares enough to send the very best. GOD is like Tide...He gets the stains ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Quest For The Unknown

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,142 views

    Pursuing a purpose for Life

    Quest For The Unknown Acts17:16-34 QUEST: A seeking; hunting; pursuing As hounds who have caught the scent of game You & I - for 1999 History’s Quest - 1999 World Almanac Nobel Prize in Medicine = Viagra - The most influential people for the last 1000 years • William Shakespeare • Isaac ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How Do You Connect With Your World Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Distinct And All

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,085 views

    This message looks at obeying Scripture by being both separate from the world and yet being all things to all men in order to win some.

    DISTINCT AND ALL “Using The World To Our Advantage” Acts 17:21, 1 Thess. 5:21 Acts 17:21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.) 1 Thes. 5:21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist