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  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Who Or What Do You Worship?

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,025 views

    True worship, genuine worship is an expression of our love for God.

    Let us pray Welcome.... A few weeks ago, Bro. Charles Johnson spoke at our revival, and his theme was, It’s time for a change. I believe a change is taking place, and last Sunday we all witnessed such a change...............elaborate... God has a way of moving whom he wants to move, when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Believe In The Judgment Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,875 views

    1. The judgment means that justice will be done. 2. The judgment means that all sentences will be final 3. We can face the judgment with confidence.

    Why doesn’t God do something about the evil in the world?” How many times have you heard that question asked? But when you respond to that question by saying, “God will do something about the evil in the world; there will be a judgment when God will reward righteousness and punish evil,” people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Last Judgment

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,312 views

    From the first time you ever sinned, your placed yourself in a system that will lead to judgment and punishment.

    THE LAST JUDGMENT Acts 17: 31, Revelation 20: 11 From the first time you ever sinned, your placed yourself in a system that will lead to judgment and punishment. All of us know down deep in our hearts that there is a God. We know that God is in control. We know that sooner or later there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship:what A Way To Live!

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,347 views

    Worship is the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional response to who God is and what God does. God is the focus of worship.

    Worship: What A Way To Live! Acts 17:16 – 23 Introduction Last week we looked at Discipleship. It was defined as the lifelong process of learning and following Jesus, going where He would go, doing what He would do, and saying what He would say. How did you do this past week? Where did you go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    You Were Formed To Be Part Of God's Family Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,011 views

    Diversity divides the human family, but understanding unites us. However, finally the fragmented family can be fixed only by faith. Part of a series to support the study of Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

    A few years ago I began to pay attention to the tradition of family reunions in African-American families. I think it may have been when I learned that the Faulkners were driving to Massachusetts to meet other Faulkners. Or maybe it was when I found out that the Hairstons rent an entire hotel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You A Bar Hopper?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    Some Christians would do well in the bar scene as they already have some of the habits.

    Are You A Bar Hopper? I know this is a rather unusual title for a sermon. I do see a similarity between bar hoppers and some Christians. I am not referring to consumption of alcohol, though some might imbibe, but rather in their choices of establishments and other desires. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Three Different Reactions To God's Word Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,004 views

    Three different presentations of the gospel and three different receptions.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 30 “Three Different Reactions to God’s Word” Acts 17:1-34 In the last chapter we examined three different salvation stories and tonight we are going to look at three different presentations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Speak To People Who View God As A Passive Agent

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,147 views

    How to communicate to people who see God as a passive supernatural being

    How To Speak to People Who View God as a Passive or Indifferent God (Acts 17:16-18) Quote: God is not dead nor does He sleep. Time magazine once asked the question "Is God Dead?" Let them read what Paul the apostle wrote. "For it is God who is at work in us both to will and to do of His good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Miller avatar

    Worship Without Understaning

    Contributed by Don Miller on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 10,843 views

    Many times what we call worship is not God honoring and is actually misdirected. Genuine worship must be focused on God and who He is.

    Acts 17:22-31 Worship Without Understanding Don W. Miller Friendly Hope Baptist Church, Jonesboro, AR June 10, 2001 am Question: Can we really worship what we don’t know or understand? Don’t answer too hastily. Think about it. - According to Jesus: The Samaritans were doing so, John 4:22. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Errol Joseph avatar

    The God Of Destiny

    Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    Explores God’s perspective on the launching of a new church.

    DATE: June 14, 1998 TEXT: Acts 17:24-31 THEME: "The God of Destiny" INTRODUCTION Background - Paul at Athens. BODY I. WHAT IS DESTINY A. Destine - to determine beforehand. B. Predestine - to limit or mark out beforehand; to design definitely beforehand. C. To be like Christ (v. 10-11) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MaxiMiliano Zapata avatar

    The Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,585 views

    God has been after you for along time. He has pursued you despite time, nature and yourself.

    “The pursuit of God” {Acts 17:24-27} In confronting the thinking of the Athenians, Paul begins correcting their view of the “Unknown God” as he says in verse 23; “Now what you worship as something unknown, I am going to proclaim to you.” He begins by taking them back to the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ricky Burke avatar

    How Did We Get Here? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,145 views

    This is the third message in a series of sermons called, "The Basic Questions of Life."

    We are in the middle of a series of messages called, "The Basic Questions of Life." And one of the most basic questions people ask at some point in their lives is: "How did we get here?" This is an important question because it’s answer will determine how we live and view the world around us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Burke avatar

    Why Are We Here? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 15,024 views

    This is the fourth sermon in a series of messages entitled, "The Basic Questions of Life."

    We are nearing the end of a series of messages called, "The Basic Questions of Life." This series has examined some of the basic questions most folks ask at some point in their lives. Questions such as: "Is there a God?" "Is the Bible reliable and true?" "How did we get here?" And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Telling Others The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,661 views

    This morning we’re going to look into God’s Word in order to find out how the Apostle Paul did evangelism.

    Making an Impact: Telling Others the Gospel Thank you, Kids Choir for that excellent reminder. God will use our feet, our hands, and our mouths to tell others the gospel. Our former co-workers in Mexico City are missionaries today because of Ken Hanna’s direct influence in their lives. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Ferguson avatar

    Principles Of Evangelism From Acts 17

    Contributed by Danny Ferguson on May 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,237 views

    A look at Paul’s evangelism methods in Athens and what we can learn from him to better reach the culture around us.

    Principles of Evangelisms from Acts 17 I was driving a group of teenagers to a concert last weekend and while we were all talking one of them turned to me and said, “Did you know that there is an actual atheist in the class below me? Can you believe that?” It sounded like she was talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ