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  • Mark Olson avatar

    Proclaiming The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 17, 2007
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     | 3,189 views

    Just as Paul had to proclaim who the true God is, because the Athenians were ignorant of Him, so we too must proclaim who the true God is to our world and culture.

    Proclaiming the Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 Pastor Mark Olson The kind of God we worship, determines the kind of person we become - we become what we worship... Sad truth - great ignorance of the true, living God Athenians worshipped the “unknown god” because they did not want to leave any god out ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Life On Mars

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 4, 2007
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    There will always be some kind of opposition when preaching the Gospel and different results, but Paul shows that we should preach it anyway.

    Life on Mars Acts 17:15 – 34 I. Introduction Wherever Paul went he preached the Gospel, Athens was no different. He is invited to explain his message at the open forum on Mars’ Hill. II. Main Body A. The Title of his message (Verse 23) 1. The Unknown God a. People Worship anything b. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Alone And Outnumbered -- What Should I Do?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 14, 2007
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    Many situations can make us feel alone and outnumbered. Paul shows us what to do in a situation like that.

    Alone and Outnumbered -- What Should I Do? Acts 17:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 22, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Tonight Paul is alone in Athens, and he has some things to teach us about being alone. But before we read Acts 17:15-21, let’s remember why Paul was alone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quest

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Oct 6, 2009
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    The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.”

    1The Quest The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.” 2The Bible is a treasure map. Have you heard of Rick Warren and his “Purpose Driven Life” series? It is a movement within the church today that has inspired many Christians to find meaning in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    What Is Faith? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,597 views

    Knowing Christ is where true faith begins. From there we grow through the essentials of discipleship: Bible study, prayer, preaching, worship and Christian friendship and fellowship.

    What is faith? A Sunday-School teacher asked her class one day, “What is faith?” the class sat there quietly - which was a surprise in itself, so the teacher asked again, “can anyone tell me what is faith?” You could see the little minds working and one boy stuck up his hand. The teacher said, ‘Ok ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009
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     | 6,200 views

    Many churches if they were honest would put this plaque on their wall: the Church to an unknown God

    12. The Book of Acts August 09th, 2009 Knowing God: Athens Religion can make us do some strange things. This is not new. It has been going on for thousands of years. If you turn to Acts 17:16 we see Paul arriving in Athens. Athens is the intellectual capital of the ancient world. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    The Creator Gives Greatly

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Nov 18, 2006
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    Are you not overwhelmed by the things God has given? Are you aware of them?

    "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else” (Acts 17:24-25, NIV). As Creator, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Faces Of Opposition

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
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     | 2,599 views

    We should not be surprised that the gospel is opposed. We’d like to think that everyone will just accept this wonderful news, but that is not the case. Let’s look at the faces of that opposition.

    Passage: Acts 17:1-33 Intro: One of the recurring themes of Acts is opposition. 1. mostly from the Jews, but others as well. 2. it was as well as recurring theme in the life of ministry of Christ. 3. we can draw this principle; that where the gospel goes, opposition will arise in one form or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    Characteristics Of An Evangelistic Life Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,031 views

    Using Paul’s example in Acts 17, a practical description of principles for us to get Christ’s message to people

    Trinity Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Characteristics of an Evangelistic Life Acts 17:15-34 Most of you spend time with normal people. I often don’t. I have to spend time with people like pastors! I was sitting innocently with a group of Heartland pastors in Omaha a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Bootsma avatar

    The God You're Looking For Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,093 views

    The Creed says that we believe in "God the Father Almighty". Do we really?

    French philosopher Blaise Pascal observed: "In every person’s life there is a God-shaped vacuum." Each of us tries to fill that vacuum with a god of some sort. Christians are almost atheists. There are thousands and even millions of gods we DON’T believe in. When someone tells you that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Revealing The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,097 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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    Hindrances To Real Revival

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 22, 2010
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     | 9,489 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

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Knowing The One Who Has Called Us

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 2, 2010
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     | 5,039 views

    God wants people to know who He is and what He is like so we can answer His call with full assurance that He is with us and will accomplish His purposes through us.

    Knowing the One Who Has Called Us Caller ID: Before you answer a call, it sometimes helps to know who is calling. Caller ID may be one of the greatest inventions since sliced bread. Many of you already have an idea of what is meant by answering God’s call. It is a call to do life with Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Soberanía Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,548 views

    Dios es soberano

    Celebremos: Soberanía Hechos 17:22-26 Este mes nuestro país está de fiesta. Desde hace un buen tiempo se nos ha estado recordando que este año celebramos, como nación, el bicentenario de la Independencia y centenario de la revolución. Estamos siendo testigos de una celebración importante porque ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Demonstration Of Power

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012
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     | 16,574 views

    Today there is a lot of talk, but very little evidence by way of demonstrating God's power

    DEMONSTRATION OF POWER JUST ANOTHER RELIGION In Paul's day, Greek philosophers would meet regularly to discuss philosophies, viewpoints and various gods people believed in. But when it came to the message of Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of the world and rose again, Paul was reluctant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic