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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Translating The Message Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011
     | 4,772 views

    Like Paul, we are challenged to translate the message of God's love and grace into words and actions that the people around us understand.

    Acts 17:22-31 “Translating the Message” INTRODUCTION [Play video] Some you may have seen this video previously, but I think it has a powerful message—a message that bears repeating—and it underscores today’s Scripture lesson. Paul was a man on fire. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    To The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 24, 2010
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     | 7,702 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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    Rising To The Challenge

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 7, 2010
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     | 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

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    Believers Know The "Unknown God"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011
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    Easter 6(A) - Believers know the "unknown god" because our God created all things and our God is not far from each one of us.

    BELIEVERS KNOW THE “UNKNOWN GOD” (Outline) May 9, 2010 - Easter 6 - ACTS 17:22-31 INTRO: Believers know God’s will. God wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Humans with their rebellious, sinful nature reject God’s free salvation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Finding God

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 26, 2011
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     | 7,768 views

    Where is God? This was my first sermon at a new church, and it showed several priorities: worship, ministry, and outreach.

    Acts 17:16-28 – Not Far From Each One of Us Today I would like to share with you a fairly simple thought. It’s been debated and dissected over the years. A person may not know what to do with it, but one thing is for sure: you can’t escape it. That truth... is that God is near. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revealing The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,848 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    Today we’re going to be in Acts chapter seventeen as we continue to follow the missionary travels of the Apostle Paul. We’ve seen him and his partners go to Philippi, to Thessalonica, and to Berea. In each place they’ve seen lots of people get saved, they then set up a church, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aeropagus Eggheads Vs. A Seed-Picker Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 10, 2011
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     | 3,724 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
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     | 5,408 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

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    Sanctifying The Secular On Halloween Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,118 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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    Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 19, 2010
     | 2,303 views

    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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,222 views

    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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    Hindrances To Real Revival

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,386 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

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    Mars Hill Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 28, 2013
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     | 5,597 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

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    The Temple Of God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 4, 2013
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     | 5,945 views

    God dwells in the hearts of His children, not in buildings of brick and mortar.

    The Temple of God March 3, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God dwells in the hearts of His children, not in buildings of brick and mortar. Focus Passage: Acts 17:22-31 Supplemental Passage: And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opportunities In Athens

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 20, 2013
     | 4,641 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