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  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    Do You Really Know God?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 8, 2022
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     | 5,881 views

    Many people in the world today know ABOUT God, but don't really KNOW Him personally. Most people when they say they know God, mean they've heard of Him and about Him. But don't really know Him. My question to you today is, "Do YOU REALLY know God?"

    We live in a self-important society. We take personality tests. We use social media to broadcast what is on our mind. We hear slogans that tell us we’re due something or we deserve a reward. But, in order to live in such a way that God is most glorified, we must pursue a greater knowledge of Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Boundaries

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Mar 17, 2018
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    As Israel conquered Canaan, God set up physical boundaries for the tribes. At Sinai He gave them moral boundaries. The Word of God still defines boundaries. We are commanded not to move the boundary markers.

    20180317 Parsha 124 Boundaries Today’s Torah portion is one of those passages that we tend to skip over or speed read through as we put our brain on pause. There are names we can’t pronounce and places we can’t locate on Google earth. And what difference does it make anyway. It certainly ...read more

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    Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Historical Background

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 31, 2021
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    This is the first of a series of messages centering on the sermon that the Apostle Paul gave before the groups of philosophers in Athens, and how it is a perfect model for Biblical apologetics and evangelism.

    People today tend to sidestep, ignore, deter, apologize for and question the concept of reality in a world which gladly embraces the concept that reality, truth, and fact are not absolute but just a matter of opinion, experience, or personal interpretation. We have become terrified of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Evidence Of A Shepherd's Heart

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 6, 2021
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    When Paul arrived in Athens, he was grieved over the rank idolatry of the city with statues and temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses. He knew that the Gospel had to be proclaimed. Souls hung in the balance. This is the heart of a man of God and the example we need to follow today.

    When Paul arrived in Athens to wait for Silas and Timothy to join him, he looked around the city and did not marvel at the beauty of the city's temples or the culture or anything typical of a tourist's curiosity. If he were to be classified as a "sightseer", the sights he saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Right Place At The Right Time

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 7, 2021
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    Paul's preaching in the synagogues and the markets of Athens drew the attention of the city's philosophers and intellectuals who invited him to speak at the Areopagus. When the Gospel is proclaimed, it has the power to win souls for the glory of God (Hebrews 4:12).

    Paul's mission to carry the Gospel to the nations continued while he was in Athens. Even though persecution had driven him out of one area, the LORD in His Sovereignty placed Paul right where He wanted him, and that was at the intellectual capital of the Roman Empire, the city of Athens. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Sermon At Athens: Culture And Common Ground

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021
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    Paul's sermon before the men of Athens began with a topic familiar to all of them. It was the common bond of religious belief and practice in their respective cultures. Jesus demonstrated it throughout the Gospels. It is a biblical pattern for effective evangelism.

    It has been over forty years since I traveled to India on vacation, away from the business of the McDermott Fabrication Yard in Dubai where I worked as an oil rig sandblaster and painter. I moved there in early 1980 to live with my dad and to grow in maturity of character. I learned the value of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Unknown God Made Known

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021
     | 2,110 views

    Paul began his Gospel message by pointing out the empty altar dedicated to the "Unknown God' whom the Greeks acknowledged and worshipped, then proceeded to tell them about the true and living God and how to know Him personally.

    Paul had now established common ground with the men of Athens by referring to the empty altar dedicated to the God of whom they know nothing yet honored despite their ignorance and uncertainty. Paul did not chide them or charge them with blasphemy, nor does he rebuke them for their polytheism. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Unknown God Made Known, Part 2

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 12, 2021
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    Paul told the Athenians that God is not limited in power or His will and plans nor distant from His creation. This went against everything the Greeks had believed about the gods and goddesses they worshipped but with whom they had no relationship.

    In his message to the Athenian elders concerning the true and living God, Paul shows us the characteristics of spiritual leadership in his application of responsibility and accountability for what is not just a teaching on God but a strategic plan in the invisible war between Almighty God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity And Service

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Aug 30, 2020
     | 2,849 views

    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times

    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times and to some extent the postmodern folks of today who neither think much about science or of religion. Yet this story is also the story of our time and of ordinary folks who are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Building Bridges, Not Barriers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 26, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,045 views

    If we’re going to reach unbelievers with the gospel, we must build bridges, not barriers.

    Last weekend, Pastor Ed and Sheila, Gary and Kathy Pinger, and Beth and I had the privilege of attending the Keep Believing Ministries retreat. KBM is one of Edgewood’s Go Team Partners. One of the many highlights was learning how the free gospel book, Anchor for the Soul has now been distributed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Unkown God

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 29, 2015
     | 5,614 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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    In Him We Live, Move & Have Our Being

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 5, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 41,379 views

    A message about our purpose and identity is in God.

    Title: In Him We Live, Move & Have Our Being Theme: It is in God (Christ) that we are complete. Now we must fulfill His purpose. Text: Acts 17:28 Offering Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:19 storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Mars Hill

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,757 views

    Mars Hill: The Acropolis vs the Areopagus, God does not live in temples made of stone but dwells in the hearts of his people. Rend your heart. An insight on how a bare rock trumps a temple.

    Mars Hill: The Acropolis vs the Areopagus In Acts 17 we get this description of part of Paul’s travels taking him to Athens. While he waited there for some of his travel companions to join him, he got on the business of preaching the Good News of the gospel of Jesus to the Athenian ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Plundering Hell To Populate Heaven

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 15, 2016
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     | 14,876 views

    The Lord Jesus & the Early Church well knew their mission: to plunder the devil of his human captives! We must play catch up and get busy to populate heaven before the King comes! Come on!

    PLUNDERING HELL TO POPULATE HEAVEN Acts 17:1-17, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. How many of you know, that when you send a messenger, you want them to tell the correct message! 2. Juan Carlos was a famous pirate. He was notorious for his thievery, and it was rumored that he had a very large ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Preaching Like Paul Preached Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2016
     | 14,307 views

    In this sermon, we explore Paul's preaching and teaching by looking at his sermon in Acts 17.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher, who one day at the end of the worship service was shaking the hands of the congregation as they departed. 1. A very old lady went past him with a big smile on her face. 2. Following her was her middle-aged, adult son, who said to the preacher: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ