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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Contrast In Heart Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 25, 2018
     | 4,476 views

    Dealing with people means adjusting to a variety of responses. Some are just nasty, bitter, agitators; others more open-minded/gracious. Some are open to the Gospel, others become adversaries, while others do not embrace the Gospel but are not hostile.

    A Contrast in Heart Attitudes (Acts 17:1-15) 1. “On a highway in Indiana, about 20 cars were trailing behind a slow driver in the passing lane who wouldn’t change lanes. When Indiana State Trooper Sgt. Stephen Wheeles noticed the line of traffic, he decided to do something about it. “Wheeles, … in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Are Not Preaching Enough (The Evangelist Attitude)

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 23, 2018
     | 1,832 views

    We need to preach Jesus everywhere and everytime

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOU ARE NOT PREACHING ENOUGH (THE EVANGELIST ATTITUDE) Acts 17:1-4 King James Version (KJV)  1  Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:  2  And Paul, as his manner was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Turning The World Upside Down

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 27, 2017
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     | 20,099 views

    This is a hard hitting sermon contrasting the American church with the Early Church, highlighting our modern compromise and how we can fix it, This message will preach!

    TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN Acts 17:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Good bye, Dad! 1. Did you hear about the young man who was walking around a supermarket and everywhere he went an old man seemed to be shadowing him? Finally he went to the checkout line, but the old man got in line in front of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Big Three" Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 6, 2017
     | 18,868 views

    Paul shares THREE (3) Major Things Every Church Needs to Be Successful in Christ : 1. Lives of Faith 2. Lives of Love 3. Lives of Hope

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Theme: Faith - Love - Hope Title: "The Big Three" Paul shares 3 Major Things Every Church Needs to Be Successful in Christ : 1. Lives of Faith 2. Lives of Love 3. Lives of Hope INTRO: The NBA basketball season is just around the corner. Already, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sola Scriptura Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 8, 2017
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     | 11,053 views

    Taking a look at Sola Scriptura - by Scripture Alone as the foundation for our doctrines of faith ...

    Please open your Bibles to Acts 17:1-15 which we will read in a few minutes. In October of 1517 a man named Martin Luther posted a listing on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany called The Ninety-five Theses or Disputation on the Power of Indulgences. This was the beginning of what has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Preparation Is Everything Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016
     | 5,106 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
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     | 13,108 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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    The Possibilities Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 27, 2022
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     | 2,888 views

    Based on Acts 17:1-9 - Sermon challenges the Church to be the Church & see the impact that God will make through us.

    “THE POSSIBILITIES” Acts 17:6 FBCF – 3/27/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Don’t you love being a part of a winning team? We’ve all had those moments when our team came out victorious – won a game, a tournament, a championship. Sometimes you can experience a victory even if the score says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thessalonians # 2 (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,207 views

    In a previous message we learned how Paul brought the gospel message to the Thessalonians.

    For three Sabbath days he preached nothing to them but that Christ • Came. • Suffered. • Died. • Rose from the dead. • Was the Son of God. We find that churches are not spiritually strong that are built on a music program, as important as that may be, nor on a youth program, as important as that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thessalonians # 1 (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,086 views

    On of the things that hurts the Lord’s work is that sometimes people join the church who are not sincere in their relationship with the Lord.

    These join for wrong reasons. For example, if you ask people what kind of church they are looking for, some answers will be: • “Well, I do not really like that church, but I probably will join the one down the street because it is convenient.” • “I am looking for a church with a good youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A World Changer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2018
     | 9,544 views

    To turn the world upside down you need to be committed, willing to change, walk with Jesus, love people, disciple, and be bold.

    THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A WORLD CHANGER Acts 17:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HUMOR: THE PREACHER & SIN 1. A pastor was in a discussion with an woman church member about her elderly Aunt who’d finally “seen the light” and joined the church after a lifetime of riotous living. "Will my Aunt's sins be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Turning The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,467 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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    Rough Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,558 views

    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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    Paul’s Revelation Of The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 8, 2023
     | 2,211 views

    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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    "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