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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Turning The World Upside-Down

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2016
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     | 13,186 views

    Easter changed the world. This sermon looks at how the message and method of Jesus turned the world upside down. Finally it looks at the motivation for what Jesus did for us at Easter.

    TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE-DOWN Acts 17:1-6 (NKJV, NLT) for audio, video of this sermon, www.thecreekmonroe.com Intro: In Charles Schultz’s cartoon, “Peanuts,” Lucy is seen saying that if she was in charge of the world, she’d change everything. Charlie says, “That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2021
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     | 8,647 views

    To turn the world upside down, the Word must first turn us inside out.

    In partnership with George Barna, Arizona Christian University just released its annual American Worldview Inventory. The results were disappointing, discouraging, and disheartening. Out of 176 million Americans who identify as Christians, just six percent hold a recognizably Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kind Of Church God Builds

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 16, 2025
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    Today I want to talk to you about church planting, because all churches are NOT GOD PLANTED! HOW DOES GOD PLANT A CHURCH?

    Illus: CHURCH PLANTING is something like what a farmer does; • He plants the seed, • Cultivates the seed, • Fertilizes the seed • And then patiently waits for it to grow. Church planters basically do the same thing. They have to plant the seed (Gospel), cultivate the seed, fertilize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Rejection Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
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    Christ Rejection

    Acts 17 v 1 - 10 Christ Rejection The Destination The Route - 1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, The Result - they came to Thessalonica, The Resource - where was a synagogue of the Jews: The Declaration The Preacher - 2 and Paul, The Practice - as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Rough Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 11, 2023
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    In this sermon, we consider the back story of the letters to the Thessalonians - the founding of the church. It's tumultuous beginning helps us to understand a bit of the environment into which the new church was planted and some of the ongoing struggles they faces.

    Pre-quals Every story has a back story. We may not always gain insight into the back story, but there are things impact characters and cultures. When George Lucas wrote the original Star Wars series, he had in his mind some of the events leading up to the movie that many of us were first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Cities

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024
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    A Tale of Two Cities – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thessalonica: Paul reasons from the Scriptures (vs 1-9). • (A). Paul’s Method and Message: • (a1). He ‘reasoned’ with them (vs 2a) • (a2). He ‘explained’ or opened these passages (vs 2b) • (a3). He gave evidence (vs 2c) • (a4). He ‘announced’ or proclaimed. (vs 2d) • (B). ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    People Who Turn The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2025
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    Acts 17:1-15 teaches us what characterizes people who turn the world upside down.

    Introduction Years ago, I saw an advertisement for the “perfect” pastor. Here is what it said: • The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes. • He condemns sin roundly but never hurts anyone's feelings. • He works from 8 AM until midnight and is also the church janitor. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paul’s Revelation Of The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 8, 2023
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    Christ came to make His Father known. Mankind was created to worship. If God is not clearly revealed, man will create something to worship. We are called to reveal the Unknown God to the world!

    Sermon – Paul’s Revelation of the Unknown God Scripture Lesson-Acts 17:16-33 “While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city. 17 He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    This Jesus I Preach Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2024
     | 676 views

    We are not called to save people. We are called to plant the seeds so that God can cause them to grow.

    This Jesus I Preach Text: Acts 17:1-9 Introduction 1. Next month, July 4th to be exact, I will celebrate my third anniversary as Pastor at Oostanaula Methodist. 2. In those three years, you may have noticed a reoccurring theme in my preaching – I keep telling you to tell people about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Paul’s Ministry In Thessalonica Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 8, 2024
     | 795 views

    Society is no different today than it was in the 50AD … they too need Jesus! The challenge for us to see today is will we be the ones who are faithful to share Him also? The early Church left us a great roadmap of obedience to follow, if only we will be so bold right now.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 25 Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed By Truth: Proclaiming Christ In A Confused Culture (Acts 17) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,787 views

    Acts 17 is a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in need of truth

    Transformed by Truth: Proclaiming Christ in a Confused Culture Text: Acts 17 (NLT) Introduction: Today we explore Acts 17 — a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2025
     | 2,171 views

    The Gospel transformed the Thessalonian believers and they showed their life change through the work of faith, the labour of love and steadfastness of hope in Jesus Christ.

    1 Thess 1:1-5 Living the Gospel We are starting on a new book today – 1 Thessalonians. We will be looking through this book from now until May this year. • This is a letter Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, a young church he founded a few months ago. • Paul has now come to Corinth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Marks Of A True Steward Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2025
     | 884 views

    Paul's life and ministry is marked by integrity and authenticity, nothing false, nothing fake.

    ES 1 Thess 2:1-6 - Marks of a True Steward of God Paul’s mission to Thessalonica was brought to a sudden end when the Judaizers – enemies of the Gospel - stirred a public riot and brought charges against them. • It became so intense that Paul and Silas had to take flight out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    In Christ And All Of Christ - 1thessalonians 1:1-10 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022
     | 2,490 views

    The Thessalonian church was a shining example of believers in ministry and gospel outreach. They had all the fruits of the Holy Spirit as we see in the verses of Chapter 1. They radiated faith, hope, love, and steadfastness. They waited patiently for the Rapture.

    IN CHRIST AND ALL OF CHRIST - 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 We are going to embark on a series of messages in this magnificent book of 1Thessalonians. While it is not universally accepted, the great majority of commentators and writers consider this letter as being Paul’s first letter. It has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Outline Of Acts 17:1-15

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2022
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    Paul, Silas, and Timothy left Philippi and made their way to Thessalonica and later Berea. They preached, people believed, but others did not. This is an action-packed episode in Paul's life and ministry.

    Introduction: Paul, Silas and Timothy had left Philippi. Now they’re heading towards Thessalonica and later Berea. People believed the Gospel, but others did not, so Paul and the others had to move on to other locations. 1 The Ministry in Thessalonica Text: Acts 17:1-9, KJV: 1 Now when they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist