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  • John Gaston avatar

    "sit Down! You’re Rocking The Boat!"

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,816 views

    The world tells us they don't want us "rocking the boat," but that's exactly what they need. The success of the Early Church was that they upset the natural order. Only if people are exposed to Jesus will they be saved. We must make that happen!

    "SIT DOWN! YOU’RE ROCKING THE BOAT!" INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A young man went fishing with his father and a friend in an open boat. He didn’t have his sea-legs yet. He’d get up and try to walk. He had poor balance, so the boat would see-saw violently. (The boat didn’t have good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reasoning In Righteousness

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2022
     | 1,242 views

    The Lord Jesus told His followers to go out and preach the Gospel to every living creature (Mark 16:15). That means using of Scripture, thought, reason, and logic under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to show people the need to turn to Christ for salvation.

    In today's butchery of the English language where emojis are used more than words to share information and ideas, I think that it is time for all of us to get off the machines for a few moments and learn something from the great men of God whose counsel and wisdom have been forgotten. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Forgotten Commandment

    Contributed by Michael Jakes on Aug 14, 2015
     | 5,255 views

    An overview of the meaning, purpose, content and results of evangelism taken from Acts 17:1-10

    There she was. On a subway train with a bible in her hand, trying to gather herself. I sat at a distance on the same subway car and watched as the fear and apprehension seemed to overtake her. I could sense what she was dealing with, because I’d experienced this type of fear before. What to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Upside Down Is Right Side Up, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 4,281 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Upside Down is Right Side Up, pt. 2 Acts 17:1-6 Last week we saw the first thing necessary for turning our world right-side up. We must be as willing as Paul to live a life that demonstrates our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, both in our dedication to gathering for worship and how we live outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Need To Read My Bible Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,585 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Rick Boyne for sharing this sermon from Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    The Berean Church Shows Why I Need to Read My Bible Acts 17:10-12 A man was talking with a farmer about his soy bean and corn crops. Rain had been abundant, and the results were evident but the farmer’s next comment surprised him: "My crops are especially vulnerable. Even a short drought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wanted; A Few Troublemakers Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,476 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers” Acts 17:1-9 If you paid any attention to the sign, as you turned in this morning it may have shocked you. The title of the message is “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers.” I know what you’re thinking, “Pastor, you’ve been in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparation Is Everything Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016
     | 5,107 views

    Being a successful witness will take preparation.

    Preparation Is Everything Text: Acts 17:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Turning The World Upside-Down

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,109 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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    Plundering Hell To Populate Heaven

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 15, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,556 views

    The Lord Jesus & the Early Church well knew their mission: to plunder the devil of his human captives! We must play catch up and get busy to populate heaven before the King comes! Come on!

    PLUNDERING HELL TO POPULATE HEAVEN Acts 17:1-17, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. How many of you know, that when you send a messenger, you want them to tell the correct message! 2. Juan Carlos was a famous pirate. He was notorious for his thievery, and it was rumored that he had a very large ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preaching Like Paul Preached Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2016
     | 14,118 views

    In this sermon, we explore Paul's preaching and teaching by looking at his sermon in Acts 17.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher, who one day at the end of the worship service was shaking the hands of the congregation as they departed. 1. A very old lady went past him with a big smile on her face. 2. Following her was her middle-aged, adult son, who said to the preacher: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bridges And Ditches: Intro Sermon Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 3, 2015
     | 5,032 views

    If we are going to follow the Church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and age.

    BRIDGES AND DITCHES: THE BOOK OF ACTS FOR TODAY** ACTS 17:1-9 Big Idea: If we are going to learn from the church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the fresh wind and fresh fire of the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Can You Preach Christ Without The Scripture?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 28, 2014
     | 3,227 views

    Paul did not quote Scripture to the Athenians in his sermon. But his sermon was Scriptural

    Can You Preach Christ Without the Scripture? Acts 17:14-34 Introduction It had been a most strenuous journey for Paul. He had responded to the man in the Macedonian vision and came over to preach Jesus. At Philippi, he and Silas had been beaten for the faith and cast into prison. Even so, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    La Nobleza

    Contributed by Victor Mendoza on Nov 29, 2021
     | 1,617 views

    Una de las cosas que siempre a privado al Hombre de un conocimiento pleno, es el orgullo que es la evidencia de una total ignorancia, la opinión propia Obstaculiza la verdad de Dios en la vida del Hombre

    Inmediatamente, los hermanos enviaron de noche a Pablo y a Silas hasta Berea. Y ellos, habiendo llegado, entraron en la sinagoga de los judíos. 11 Y éstos eran más nobles que los que estaban en Tesalónica, pues recibieron la palabra con toda solicitud, escudriñando cada ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Must Choose Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 5, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,364 views

    This is the 48th Sermon in the Series Action. This series began during the COVID 19 pandemic and is a call for the Church to be the Church.

    Series: Action [#48] YOU MUST CHOOSE Acts 17:1-9 Introduction: I went to my Acupuncturist this week, like I do every other week. She was busier than usual and so she put my ears seeds in before the acupuncture. (The ear seeds help with different types of problems.) As I was sitting there, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Get Naked

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 10, 2021
     | 2,665 views

    Keep your clothes on before men, but bare your soul before God.

    I was reminded of a couple of instances where two hyper-Charismatics told women they needed to get naked before the Lord. One was an older man and while the lady knew it was wrong she complied out of respect for the "prophet." The other one told two ladies they had to get naked before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist