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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Musings Of A Seed Picker 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,934 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:16-23 regarding the setting and methodology and introduction of Paul’s speech at Mars Hill

    Text: Acts 17:16-23, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/19/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about my visit to Cairo, Egypt, the “city of 1000 mosques” B. Background to passage: Missionary journey #2. Spitefully treated in Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea, however planting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    "May I Introduce You To The Unknown God?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 22, 2015
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     | 15,941 views

    This sermon deals with the Apostle Paul coming to the city of Athens and finding the city full of idols, and temples to pagan gods. In the midst of that, he directs them from what they Had labelled as "The Unknown God" and points them to the true

    “MAY I INTRODUCE YOU TO THE UNKNOWN GOD?” Acts 17:16-34 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ March 22, 2015 Audio link to listen to the sermon: http://chirb.it/BewMGv INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning as we look to the Word of God we are going to see the gospel of Christ come to a city with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Message And The Response Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
     | 8,113 views

    Acts 17 reveals some of the places to which Paul traveled during his second missionary journey. It focuses on Paul's preaching on Mars Hill.

    The Message and the Response (Road trip with Paul) Acts 17 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re looking at Acts 17 which puts us in the middle of Paul’s 2nd of 3 missionary Road Trips that are described in the book of Acts. The book of Acts covers the first 30 years since the Church was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    To The Unkown God

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 29, 2015
     | 5,588 views

    From Acts 17, how we witness to our culture. Who God is.

    Title: The Unknown God Becomes Known Theme: Text: Acts 17:17 - 31 Introduction It has been an historical two weeks. A little over a week ago the church gathered together to show its support for Emmanuel AME church and its 9 victims. Then this week we hear the ruling of the Supreme Courts on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Heart For The Lost

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 3, 2013
     | 6,940 views

    How can we develop a heart for the lost, a heart like the apostle Paul's?

    How would you describe someone who has a heart for dogs? Well, we would say they love dogs. We know this because they’re constantly surrounded by dogs. They’re the one who constantly post cute pictures of dogs on facebook. Dogs are their passion, their first love. They go out of their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Acts 17 - Make An Impact Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,146 views

    Go public with your faith. Touch lives where you are. Believe you have the answer the lost world needs to hear.

    If God leads us, and leads us to where He wants us to be, so that we can share what we know about Him and Christ, and thus allowing His Spirit to work in the hearts of the hearers, then it goes to show that all of us can make an impact in someone’s life. • We may not have planned for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Aeropagus Eggheads Vs. A Seed-Picker Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 10, 2011
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     | 3,813 views

    Our church journey continues travelling through God's word. What is the plan, the guidelines, the message God has for us through Paul today?

    Areopagus Eggheads versus a Seed-Picker Date: October 2, 2011 Scripture: Acts 17:1-34 Preview chapter 16 • When we last left this 1st century preacher • Paul had just been released from a Philippian jail.  Magistrates learned they were Roman citizens  They apologized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,462 views

    This sermon focuses on how Paul revealed God's heart and desire at Athens

    INTRODUCTION * To know God biblically means to know him as the Bible reveals him, not as we imagine him or as someone portrays him * The importance of knowing God biblically: Proverbs 9:10 = knowing God helps us understand life better than if we do not know him biblically * The paradox of knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Sanctifying The Secular On Halloween Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,274 views

    While some teach us to avoid the Halloween season, Paul’s visit to Mars Hill may have left us a clue as to sanctifying the secular for God.

    Sanctifying the Secular Acts 17:15-34 (ESV) My emails filled up this week from my pastor’s newsletters about Halloween. I get the same emails about the Christmas tree and the Easter bunny. About half of them warned pastors about allowing their churches to do anything around the Halloween ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demonstration Of Power

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,527 views

    Today there is a lot of talk, but very little evidence by way of demonstrating God's power

    DEMONSTRATION OF POWER JUST ANOTHER RELIGION In Paul's day, Greek philosophers would meet regularly to discuss philosophies, viewpoints and various gods people believed in. But when it came to the message of Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of the world and rose again, Paul was reluctant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Great Debate

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,873 views

    In Athens Paul had a great debate with the wisest about the "Unknown God" There are lessons to be learned on how to win the debate.

    This week the Presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romeny dominated the media. A lot of poles felt that Romney won the debate. There have been many famous debates over the years. The debate between Abraham Lincoln and Steven A. Douglas is certainly well known. Perhaps the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Mars Hill Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    If it is still the Old Rugged Cross and the Blood why be looking for every new thing?

    Acts 17:19-21 19 And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? 20 For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean. 21(For all the Athenians and strangers which were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Opportunities In Athens

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 20, 2013
     | 4,718 views

    Paul preaches on Mars hill. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Athens: A City of Extremes Paul: A Man of Courage Communication: A Message of Impact Response: A Reaction of Conflict SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mercedes Benz were the company who first produced; • A car body design that absorbed the force of a collision on impact. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Parks avatar

    What I Learned From Black History Month

    Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 40,112 views

    As I have gone back and studied Black History, some Biblical principles keep pressing into my mind: principles that could have saved mankind so much sin, suffering and sorrow.

    LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Text: Acts 17: 16–28 Introduction: 1. Isn’t this a wonderful day the Lord has made. A day to – “Rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. Open your Bibles please to Acts 17: 24-28. 3. Read text. “For we are indeed his offspring.” 4. The Title of today’s lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bridges To The Gospel

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
     | 2,674 views

    We must be able to share the Gospel anywhere, anytime.

    Bridges to the Gospel November 8, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be able to share the Gospel anywhere, anytime. Focus Passage: Acts 17:16-23 Supplemental Passage: Romans 1:16 NASB For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist