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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You A Bar Hopper?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,634 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

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    Three Different Reactions To God's Word Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,254 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

    Four Responses To Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
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    Consider how to address people who respond in these four ways to truth

    Four Responses to the Truth (Acts 17:32-34) Quote: I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown. 1. Why do some people respond differently to the truth of God’s word? Dr. Luke records four types ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Without Understaning

    Contributed by Don Miller on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 10,978 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
     | 6,297 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
     | 9,700 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
     | 11,254 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

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    Why Are We Here? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 15,181 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

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    The Culturally-Relevant Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,773 views

    Casting the vision for a culturally relevant, twenty-first century church

    The Catalytic Church: The Culturally-Relevant Church Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Dave and Diane had just moved, because of Dave’s job, to the small town of Catoosa, Oklahoma. The young couple had been struggling in many ways before, but the move made things worse. Diane had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Spain avatar

    Get Into It!

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    Here is a message that is based from The 50 Day Spiritual Adventure "More Than Survivors". It’s has a bit of a postmodern feel to it, but with a strong challenge to get into the everyday world so many Christians are offended by.

    INTRO: Here’s a question! Have you ever spoken with someone visiting from another country? What’s the one thing we always seem to ask a foreigner? “How do you like America?” And what’s the one thing they always seem to say in return? “I like America. America very good”, or whatever the variation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Communicating Christ Effectively

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 417 ratings
     | 18,899 views

    Paul had four qualities that enabled him to effectively communicate Christ which we also need.

    COMMUNICATING CHRIST EFFECTIVELY Acts 17:16-34 INTRO.- ILL.- A stranger entered the church in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he whispered: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Present The Gospel To Materialists And Philosophers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    How to Present the Gospel to Materialists and Philosophers - Acts 17:16-34

    How to Present the Gospel to Materialists and Philosophers - Acts 17:16-34 Illustration:A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them: 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. (Tie) Anger/Bitterness. 5. (Tie) Sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Wilson avatar

    Extreme Compassion

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 5,217 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

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - God's Perfect Timing

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 56,612 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

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Groping For God

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,223 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