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  • James Wilson avatar

    Extreme Compassion

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    If we love people, we will tell them the truth.

    Extreme Compassion Acts 17:15-34 In his book, The New Absolutes, William Watkins cited several studies and then concluded, "Roughly three out of four Americans claimed they embraced relativism and opposed absolutism." (p. 26) Is our culture correct? Is it correct to say there are no absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maturity Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,460 views

    This sermon seeks to outline both the Scriptural precedence for and three characteristics of spiritual maturity.

    Maturity Acts 17 August 18, 2002 Intro: A. [Paul Harvey’s "For What It’s Worth"] Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania—where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to open up. The shopping mall was crowded. The woman in the Mercedes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    E.t. And The Resurrection?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    Using E.T as an illustration to link children with the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ

    Gunthorpe 05-05-02 Acts 17: 22-34 Paul the Apostle in Athens Story: I wonder how many of you have seen the film ET - that was first released 20 years ago (on 11th June 1982) and which has now just been re-released. For those who haven’t seen it – like me – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Getting The Message Out

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,792 views

    What makes you uncomfortable as a Christian? God can use that to motivate you to spread the gospel! Look at Paul’s example here in Acts 17

    Getting God’s Message Out. Acts 17:16-34 What do you do when you are surrounded by things that make you uncomfortable? When Paul came to Athens, he walked through town and was upset by all the idols that he saw there. Now just think about the different ways he could have responded to it. 1. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 9, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    Why am I here - God answers this question, among others, in this section.

    Acts 17:22-31: ONE QUESTION FOR GOD: WHY AM I HERE? Today, as you well know, is Mother’s Day. Today is the day that many people give and receive cards that express appreciation to their mothers for all the things that they do for their children. But not all children know who their mothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Significance In The Body Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 16, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    God has created us to be a significant part of the body of Christ, so what is each follower of Christ doing with what God has given to make a difference?

    The Search for Significance in the Body of Christ May 18, 2002 Intro: Show “Essentials” video from NAMB. Transition statement: If you knew without a doubt that you were on this planet for a reason what would you do? You would want to find out that reason right? We have been answering that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon The Sorceror: Bargaining With God Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 24,628 views

    Part 6 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. We skip ahead in time for this message into the period of the New Testament. And here in the book of Acts we discover a man who doesn’t like losing control...  

    SIMON THE SORCEROR: BARGAINING WITH GOD Acts 8:4-25 Read at beginning of service: Acts 17:22-28 (NIV) 22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preaching Christ To A New World Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 73 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    Christ remains the answer throughout the ages. (1 of 3)

    PREACHING CHRIST TO A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:16-21 Are you familiar with the term Postmodernism? If you are not familiar with the term then you probably are not aware that the church world is being greatly affected by its impact. First of all, let me assure you that I have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confronting The Spirit Of The Age Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    Confronting the religious mindset of Americans today. (2 of 3)

    CONFRONTING THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:22-23 Whether one is watching Oprah or cable television where all sorts of people have access to the air waves to share their brand of spirituality one can easily see that many gods are embraced.  David Wells, in No Place ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Old Story For A New World Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 103 ratings
     | 6,111 views

    The message remains the same in spite of the changes in our society. (3 of 3)

    AN OLD STORY FOR A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:24-33  In the early days of the Tennessee Valley project a dilapidated homestead was going to be torn down. They were damming the river and the valley would be flooded out. A new split-level ranch was built for the Appalachian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A World Shaker's Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 2,304 views

    Characteristics of a Christian Leader

    “The World Shaker’s Heart” Acts 17:16 The Apostle Paul has been presented as the ultimate Christian Soldier (Veteran’s Day service, 2001). Today’s purpose is to use Paul to illustrate the ultimate Christian Leader. We are called by God to be followers of Him as dear a child we are also called to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Really Worship?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 8,193 views

    An exhortation to worship in truth.

    Do We Really Worship? Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - God's Perfect Timing

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 55,442 views

    Your life & mine are in the hands of God, & He keeps the clock! So let’s think about God’s perfect timing in the O.T., in the life of Jesus Christ, and in our lives, too.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Galatians 4:4-5 ILL. There is a familiar song that begins with these words: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” It is a beautiful song that brings back a lot of memories. One stanza ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Groping For God

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    The phrase that defines all of mankind, for all time.

    As I began to study this portion of scripture in preparation for a sermon, a phrase jumped out at me as one that could be used to define all of mankind, in all of history. “...if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him...” Now before I go any further with that, let me make clear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Understanding The Times

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 30,823 views

    The line has been drawn, & the battle is on. But do we realize it? Are we people who understand the times & know what should be done? You see, there are four areas in which this battle is being fought.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Updated & Revised: 2022) TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:30-32 Acts 17:22-34 A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday celebrated in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the U.S. people will gather in parks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ