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Living Rightside-Up In An Upside-Down World Series

Contributed by Matt Condon on Dec 2, 2000

based on 131 ratings

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Early Christians were accused of turning the world "upside-down". The ironic thing is that it already was.

Upside-Down World Acts 17:1-9 I was 11 years old and it was summer and I was in my element. Every morning we’d pack up our stuff, climb on our bikes and head down to the neighborhood swimming pool. There were usually a gang of about 6 of us, sometimes more, sometimes less. We got to the swimming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: *other

How Can I Discern God's Truth Today

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 10, 2001

based on 36 ratings

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Teaching on how we can decipher truth in a maze of "spirituality" that we find ourselves in today

How Can I Discern God’s Truth Today The obvious fact is that people disagree. That can lead to conflict, wars have been fought over disagreements. Yet, every Christian wants (or should want!) to be able to separate fact from fiction. A. SEARCH & CHECK THE BIBLE 1. Listen with openness to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Birth Of A New Era Series

Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 5,834 views

part 3 of 4 of our series on worship as a lifestyle

In a television program I watch there is an episode in which the minister stood up before the congregation. It was a vast sanctuary -- but it was almost empty. The minister looked out upon all of the empty seats and surveyed the 4 lonely people in the congregation -- one young man, and three ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: *other

Second Hand Religion

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

based on 55 ratings

| 8,791 views

The need for a personal Savior

Second-Hand Religion If you grew up in a large family, you know exactly what hand-me-downs or second hand items are. If you grew up in the Depression Era, and you were the third son or daughter, your clothes might have been a bit threadbare after going through the wear and tear of two siblings. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6, John 7:17, Revelation 6:15-17, Psalm 118:8, Matthew 8:5-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 24:23-26, Matthew 15:21-28, Matthew 15:1-9, John 7:17-18, Titus 3:9, John 3:3, John 16:13, James 5:14, James 1:5, Hebrews 5:12, Hebrews 4:10, Acts 17:10-12, Luke 10:38-42, Romans 1:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Bar Hopper?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2001

based on 57 ratings

| 5,634 views

Some Christians would do well in the bar scene as they already have some of the habits.

Are You A Bar Hopper? I know this is a rather unusual title for a sermon. I do see a similarity between bar hoppers and some Christians. I am not referring to consumption of alcohol, though some might imbibe, but rather in their choices of establishments and other desires. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:21, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Three Different Reactions To God's Word Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 5, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 16,258 views

Three different presentations of the gospel and three different receptions.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 30 “Three Different Reactions to God’s Word” Acts 17:1-34 In the last chapter we examined three different salvation stories and tonight we are going to look at three different presentations of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

It Only Takes A Few

Contributed by Michael Hensley on Sep 22, 2001

based on 140 ratings

| 7,716 views

Two small groups turned the world upside down. Compares Paul and Silas and the hijackers of the Attack on America. Speaks of motive.

Making a BIG difference is not as unlikely as it may seem. We have before us, today, two examples of small groups that turned the world upside down. The first group: The hijackers. 19 hijackers have turned the world upside down. (Think about that number, only 19!)  Less people than it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Check Your Brain At The Door

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

based on 104 ratings

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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

Encouragements To Go Forward

Contributed by Michael Belcher on Jan 16, 2002

based on 544 ratings

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While much surrounds us that is discouraging, our great God is busy encouraging his people in the work of the Lord.

Introductory: The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17, Acts 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study The Bible

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 20, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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There are many who do not study God’s word because they don’t know how. This lesson offers a few brief guidelines (See also How To Study The Bible 2).

How To Study The Bible Guidelines Introduction There are many who do not study God’s word because they don’t know how. This lesson offers a few brief guidelines. I. If You Do Not Study A. You cannot act in faith (Romans 14:23). B. Willful sins of ignorance will not be forgiven (2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

E.t. And The Resurrection?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2002

based on 51 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Anglican

Getting The Message Out

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 3,132 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

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 9, 2002

based on 51 ratings

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Why am I here - God answers this question, among others, in this section.

Acts 17:22-31: ONE QUESTION FOR GOD: WHY AM I HERE? Today, as you well know, is Mother’s Day. Today is the day that many people give and receive cards that express appreciation to their mothers for all the things that they do for their children. But not all children know who their mothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Significance In The Body Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 16, 2002

based on 90 ratings

| 5,861 views

God has created us to be a significant part of the body of Christ, so what is each follower of Christ doing with what God has given to make a difference?

The Search for Significance in the Body of Christ May 18, 2002 Intro: Show “Essentials” video from NAMB. Transition statement: If you knew without a doubt that you were on this planet for a reason what would you do? You would want to find out that reason right? We have been answering that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-27, Acts 17:26

Denomination: Baptist

Simon The Sorceror: Bargaining With God Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

based on 109 ratings

| 25,468 views

Part 6 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. We skip ahead in time for this message into the period of the New Testament. And here in the book of Acts we discover a man who doesn’t like losing control...

SIMON THE SORCEROR: BARGAINING WITH GOD Acts 8:4-25 Read at beginning of service: Acts 17:22-28 (NIV) 22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25, Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

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