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  • Choosing Sides- Recognizing Opposition Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,026 views

    This simple outline focuses on Paul’s experiences with the Thessalonians and Bereans and conflict and recognizing sides in a conflict.

    At times, the right and wrong of an issue which divides is not clear. Often, we can use this checklist to determine who is acting in an ungodly manner. Character of Ungodly Opposition 1) Ungodly opposition is characterized by being emotionally driven. The Thessalonian Jews were "Jealous" ...read more

  • Thessalonica And Berea Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,606 views

    Paul centres his message on the historic Jesus, arguing from Scripture that he’s the Messiah. He persuades people by careful argument, opening the Scriptures to allow people to discover the truth for themselves. And he works as a leader of a team, includi

    It’s interesting that we think of Paul as someone who stands out on his own. He’s the great apostle to the Gentiles, a man who stands head and shoulders above the rest. Yet in reality he was a man who loved to work as part of a team. He started out with Barnabas, then joined up with Silas, then he ...read more

  • The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Christians (Acts - Part 29) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,521 views

    Understanding the 7 strategic Verbs in Acts 17...

    The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Christians Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 28 Pastor Jeff Christopherson July 27, 2003 Acts 17:1-15 I. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Christians: (Understanding Seven Strategic Verbs in Acts ...read more

  • The Faces Of Opposition

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,417 views

    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

  • Turning On Your Bulldust Filters

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,620 views

    The smartest of us sometimes forget to question things we hear when they come from a source of apparent authority. It is the duty of all people to turn on our bulldust filters, especially when we are listening to our Christian leaders.

    Introduction Time for a quiz! 1. The cells which make up the antlers of a moose are the fastest growing animal cells in nature. (True) 2. The planet closest to the sun is Mercury (True 3. Pi to three decimal places is 3.142 (True. Not 3.141—this is a rounding error) 4. The second General of the ...read more

  • Traditional & Cultural Factors

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    Traditional & Cultural Factors in Growing and Planting Churches How To Evangelize a People Using Their Traditions

    Traditional & Cultural Factors in Growing and Planting Churches How To Evangelize a People Using Their Traditions Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how to evangelize a people group with a knowledge of their traditions. 2. The students will discuss in a short paper how to ...read more

  • How To Culturally Adapt Your Communications

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,412 views

    Paul learned how to adapt his communications to maximize its effects with the Athenians. We too should ask the Holy Spirit to direct our communications for its greatest results. The Spirit is able to empower, enable and influence the outcome of our commun

    CULTURALLY ADAPT YOUR COMMUNICATION Illustration: The Importance of Good Communications:Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just ...read more

  • 1 Habits From Thesalonica Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,078 views

    Habits to Practice 1. Be Consistent 2. Be Clear 3. Be Correct 4. Be Certain 5. Be Committed 6. Be Co-operative 7. Be Collective

    Upon Request PowerPoint, Handout & Audio PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In __________________________________________ + Chariots of Fire - 1981 British Film - Nominated for 7 academy Awards - Won 4 Including Best Picture - Eric Liddell born 1902 - Called the "Flying Scotsman” - ...read more

  • Life On Mars

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,122 views

    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

  • An Upside-Down World Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,320 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    What is it about the bad that seems much more tantalizing to us than the good? Mark Twain said that a lie could travel halfway around the world while the truth was still putting on its shoes. And the old maxim is that while good news travels, bad news travels fast. The mainstream media has been ...read more

  • The Joy Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,900 views

    If we ever want to see the harvest, we must faithfully plant the seeds and tend the garden!

    The Joy of the Harvest Acts 17:1-15 Intro: Someone in Elgin once had a neighbor named Jack. Jack was a tough man. He worked hard, he drank hard, he fought hard, and he was harsh and gruff in his manner. Most people were afraid of Jack. But this one neighbor got brave and said hello to him over the ...read more

  • The Joy Of The Harvest Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,872 views

    If we ever want to see the harvest, we must faithfully plant the seeds and tend the garden!

    The Joy of the Harvest Acts 17:1-15 Intro: Someone in Elgin once had a neighbor named Jack. Jack was a tough man. He worked hard, he drank hard, he fought hard, and he was harsh and gruff in his manner. Most people were afraid of Jack. But this one neighbor got brave and said hello to him over the ...read more

  • Discouragement - Talk To The Hand Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 16, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,658 views

    Our discouragement over our apparent lack of success reveals our lack of faith.

    Our discouragement over our apparent lack of success in telling others about Jesus Christ, or in living our Christian life reveals our lack of faith. We must remain obedient to Jesus and continue to share who Jesus is, even in the face of no success. In our Scripture this morning, Paul, Silas and ...read more

  • What We Believe, Does It Matter?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,042 views

    Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case.

    ACTS 17: 10-34 WHAT WE BELIEVE, DOES IT MATTER? Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case. Here in Acts 17: we find that Paul had been preaching ‘Jesus” in ...read more

  • Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 19, 2010
     | 2,231 views

    Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

    In the 4/19/10 edition of USA Today, religious antiquarian Phillip Jenkins, by comparing extremist Islam with assorted atrocities committed in the name of Christianity over the centuries, details from an historical perspective how any religion can be co-opted in the name of violence. Though his ...read more