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Discovering Your Style (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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One of the keys to participating in evangelism is to figure out how God can use your personality and gifts to make an impact in the lives of others. While Peter was quite confrontational in his approach, Paul utilized a more intellectual line of reasonin

Discovering Your Style, Part 1 Rev. Brian Bill 2/25/01 Sometimes pastors take some heat for speaking too long. One long-winded minister was preaching away when a woman remembered that she had left the Sunday dinner in the oven. She hastily wrote a note and slipped it to her husband, who was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sermon On Mars Hill

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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To examine Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill to the philosophers of his day

Paul’s Sermon on Mars’ Hill, Originally preached on 2/23/03 7 pm worship service FBC Hull Scripture reference:Acts 17:18-34 Primary Purpose: To see how Paul addressed the philosophers of his day with the truth of God’s Word After Paul was led by night to go to Berea. After establishing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Connect With Your World Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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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

How To Present The Gospel To Materialists And Philosophers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Superstitious

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 1, 2002

based on 49 ratings

| 4,259 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

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Communicate The Good News Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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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

Scripture: John 4:7-11, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2002

based on 520 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Positive In A Negative World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002

based on 210 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Getting The Message Out

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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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

Maturity Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 15, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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This sermon seeks to outline both the Scriptural precedence for and three characteristics of spiritual maturity.

Maturity Acts 17 August 18, 2002 Intro: A. [Paul Harvey’s "For What It’s Worth"] Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania—where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to open up. The shopping mall was crowded. The woman in the Mercedes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Were Formed To Be Part Of God's Family Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 23, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Diversity divides the human family, but understanding unites us. However, finally the fragmented family can be fixed only by faith. Part of a series to support the study of Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

A few years ago I began to pay attention to the tradition of family reunions in African-American families. I think it may have been when I learned that the Faulkners were driving to Massachusetts to meet other Faulkners. Or maybe it was when I found out that the Hairstons rent an entire hotel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Blown Off Course?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 9, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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The master of the ship was no longer the Master of the ship. The ship was blown eight hundred miles off course. The Devil was now in control. Our sinful habits take another turn. They become addictions!

Title: "Getting Blown Off Course" You know better than to leave Fair Havens. Paul let the Centurion know that it was "God’s Will" for them to winter in Fair Havens. God had warned him not to leave the shores of the Island of Crete. Application. Being in the will of God should not be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of Balance

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 2, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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Picture youself sitting in a small boat. Lean far to one side by following some foreign doctrine, the boat turns over, lean too far to the other side in not doing anything, the boat turns over. Balance is needed.

Title: The Question of Balance Scripture: Acts 17:1-15 Have you ever wondered just why it is you have a little toe? I mean really, think about it! It doesn’t do anything but just sit there. All the other toes move while we are walking. All the other toes are active and support us just fine. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Paul At Mars Hill

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 12, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 4,014 views

An indepth look at how Paul, though weary and worn, was able to assess a situation and teach the truth in love and ultimately bear fruit. A lesson in tactfulness.

Paul On Mars Hill Text: Acts 17: 16-34 I. Introduction: Background A. Second Missionary Journey (with Silas & Timothy) 1. Full of struggles 2. Full of success 3. Shows the character and focus of Paul’s life B. Stops prior to Athens 1. Phillipi a. Lydia and her household ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of An Evangelistic Life Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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Using Paul’s example in Acts 17, a practical description of principles for us to get Christ’s message to people

Trinity Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Characteristics of an Evangelistic Life Acts 17:15-34 Most of you spend time with normal people. I often don’t. I have to spend time with people like pastors! I was sitting innocently with a group of Heartland pastors in Omaha a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

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