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  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Paul In Thessalonica Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,503 views

    Examines Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica

    Paul In Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9 Primary Purpose: To examine the teaching of Paul and his ministry. After leaving the church in Philippi under the care of Dr. Luke and others, Paul and his companions travel on to the largest city in Macedonia Thessalonica. This first verse covers a quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship:what A Way To Live!

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    Worship is the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional response to who God is and what God does. God is the focus of worship.

    Worship: What A Way To Live! Acts 17:16 – 23 Introduction Last week we looked at Discipleship. It was defined as the lifelong process of learning and following Jesus, going where He would go, doing what He would do, and saying what He would say. How did you do this past week? Where did you go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,902 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning On Your Bulldust Filters

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,748 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

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Keeping Your Faith Alive Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,538 views

    In this introductory message, we’ll look at how this young church was started and we’ll focus on what the believers did to keep their walk with God fresh.

    Keeping Your Faith Alive Two country pastors were standing by the side of a highway holding up a sign that read, “The end is near! Turn around now before it’s too late!” The plan was to lift the sign up high and point to the words as cars came down the road. The first driver slowed down enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Noble avatar

    Turning The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 21,592 views

    Why was it said that the Acts church "turned the world upside down?" How can we have that said about us?

    Turning the World Upside Down Acts 17:1-10 It’s safe to assume that almost everybody here has heard or read about the great revivals of old. We constantly hear preachers talk about old time revivals. But notice what I said, we have heard about, we have read about, and we talk about. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Superstitious

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,113 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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Communicate The Good News Effectively Series

    Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,843 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    False Teaching And Cult Doctrines Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,007 views

    This is the introduction to a deeper look at false teachings within the accepted church.

    Defending Faith Against False Teaching Introduction This series will ultimately lead to a study on suffering, trials and tribulation. Before we can effectively study what the Bible teaches about this part of life, we must first lay a solid foundation. Why do Christian - even great men and women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 520 ratings
     | 31,664 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Being Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 58,770 views

    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

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What's The Verdict?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    Everytime God’s Word is shared, there is a verdict in people’s hearts. What’s the verdict in your heart?

    Acts 17:1-12: SO WHAT’S THE VERDICT? Recently in the news, there’s the story of the actor, Robert Blake. Maybe you’ve heard about this one – a famous actor living in California – married to the wrong person. His wife is shot and killed, and now, the police say that the evidence is pointing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Getting The Message Out

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,954 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Maturity Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,914 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hour Of Revival

    Contributed by Peter Vandever on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,980 views

    We are living in a historical hour of Church History!

    We are living in what is shaping up to be the most important hour in Church history. The word that defines this hour has to be revival. A season of grace of a manifestation of God’s visitation with evidences of salvation, healing, and deliverance. In other words, God is showing up! We are seeing it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational