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  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    God In The Modern World Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Oct 12, 2010
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     | 10,351 views

    Reaching a changing world for Christ has always required the church to be innovative, Paul’s trip to Athens is an illustration of this truth.

    In a world where there is so much diversity it is important to be able to change, to come up with innovative solutions to the problems and challenges that we face. In the second half of Acts chapter 17 that is where we find the Apostle Paul. You’ll remember that the first part of his ministry was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 19, 2010
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    Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

    In the 4/19/10 edition of USA Today, religious antiquarian Phillip Jenkins, by comparing extremist Islam with assorted atrocities committed in the name of Christianity over the centuries, details from an historical perspective how any religion can be co-opted in the name of violence. Though his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Change

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Nov 8, 2010
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    We sing “Change My Heart O God”, but do you really mean it? Or is this change just for a moment, just for this song, because we really don’t want our life to change.

    Acts 17:16-34 (NLT) Change We just had a mid-term election; we have change in our future. At least that’s what we voted for. We the people, we the people, are tired of the same ol’ thing, time after time. They all say, more water, less taxes and put the rights of the people back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What I Learned From Black History Month

    Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012
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    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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    Mars Hill Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 28, 2013
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    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

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    Rising To The Challenge

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,556 views

    “Christians who persist in proclaiming Christ as Truth-Incarnate risk being tarred with the brush of narrow-mindedness or even bigotry.”(Chan)

    Sermon Topic: Rising to the Challenge Sermon Text: Acts 17:16-34 (to be read during sermon) Rosa De Burca, former employee of UNICEF (1994-2003). As the Child Protection Officer she traveled with a colleague to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 1997 in an effort to help refugees who ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1 - Faith Matters Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 13, 2013
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    A series on Theology and how it's relevant for today. This message asks "Does it really matter WHAT I believe?"

    Easter Sunday THE ONE THING: I can face life or death with courage if I know Jesus is risen. The point of the jelly beans: What you believe ________________________. He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Heart For The Lost

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 3, 2013
     | 6,835 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

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    Acts 17 - Make An Impact Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,989 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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    "May I Introduce You To The Unknown God?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 22, 2015
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     | 15,834 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

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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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    Becoming Ill-At-East With The Way Things Are: Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2014
     | 3,881 views

    When you grow accustomed to the way things are, you no longer see things for what they are... idols that affect the way we think and live and ultimately deter us in our devotion to God.

    Series: All-American Idols Title: Becoming Ill-At-Ease with the Way Things Are: Idolatry Text: Acts 17:16-34 Thesis: When you grow accustomed to the way things are, you no longer see things for what they are… idols that affect the way we think and live. Disclaimer While in North Carolina ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hindrances To Real Revival

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 22, 2010
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     | 9,387 views

    Satan does not want the church of Jesus Chirst to have or expereince real revival, so this message identifies ways that hinder revival in the Church.

    Hindrances to Real Revival Acts 16:16-24 Introduction The Encarta Dictionary defines hindrance as somebody or something that prevents or makes it difficult for somebody to do something; and act of obstructing progress. We need to understand tonight, that satan doesn’t want us to have or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Miller avatar

    To The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,703 views

    THIS SERMON DEALS WITH PAUL AND HIS ADDRESS ON MARS HILL.

    HFL APRIL 25, 2010 ACTS 17;16-23 6While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. ...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
     | 2,631 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