Sermons on Acts 17:22-28:

The Work In Athens Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 2, 2017

Paul works among Gentiles for eighteen months in Corinth and for nearly three years in Ephesus, but no example of his preaching is given. The reason is that it has already been given—in Athens, in the very center of Gentile culture and intellect.

March 21, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: The Work in Athens (17:15-34) Acts 17:15-34 (KJV) 15 And they that conducted Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

An Answer To Agnosticism

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 11, 2017

Paul's proclamation of 'Jesus and the resurrection'.

AN ANSWER TO AGNOSTICISM. Acts 17:22-31. While Paul was waiting for Silas and Timothy to catch up with him in Athens, he might have been excused if he took some leisure to do a little sightseeing. However, seeing a city full of idols provoked Paul into a painful state of agitation: quite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Happens In Athens Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2018

When it comes to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, it helps if we understand the approach Paul took. Let’s look at 3 principles that will help us become more frequent sharers.

The Gospel Happens in Athens (Acts 17:16-34) 1. Philosophers can be interesting and sometimes deep. Joke about 2 Greek philosophers arguing: Euclid tells the other: You've been a very good pupil this past year, Eubulides, but now it's time for you to pay the 50 drachma you owe me for all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christianity And Service

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Aug 30, 2020

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

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

God Of The Pandemic

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 4, 2020

Paul confronts the Athenians with an Unknown God - that alter was placed for the God who removed the epidemic from Athens ... they wanted to know his name

Acts 17:16-32 (NLV) While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city. He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the public square to all who happened to be there. He also had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truth (Wednesday Of The 6th Week Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020

When he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.

Reflection When he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. What is all truth? We hear from the first reading (Acts 17:15, 22--18:1): Paul stood up and said: “You Athenians, I see that in every respect you are very religious. For as I walked around looking carefully at your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1, John 16:12-15, Acts 17:15, Acts 17:22

Denomination: Other

God And The Nations - Part 1 - Raising Up A Nation Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 27, 2020

What determines how great a nation becomes? Is it the character of the leaders or of the people? How do we understand the rising and falling of nations in regard to the will and purposes of God?

God And The Nations - Raising Up A Nation - Part 1 Today we will be reading from Acts 17:24-31 The United States of America. What do we know about the USA? We declared our independence from British rule in 1776 and thereafter won the War of Independence. America is known as a Christian nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31, Daniel 4:34-37, Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 27:27-29, Numbers 24:5-9, Psalm 33:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 12, 2021

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

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 45:12, Acts 4:24, Acts 7:50, Acts 17:24, Hebrews 1:10, Hebrews 11:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Minsitry Of Paul At Athens Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 17, 2021

Paul was greatly distressed seeing full of idols in the city of Athens. His thirst for the souls motivated him to pray, observe and share the gospel despite the previous experiences of imprisonment and persecution. Paul won the hearts of few men who became followers of Christ.

Acts 17:16-34 Ministry of Paul at Athens 17:16-21 Paul’s Distress 17:22-31 Paul’s Discourses 17:32-34 Mixed responses to Paul’s preaching 7:16-21 Paul’s Distress Paul was greatly distressed seeing full of idols in the city of Athens. Paul reasoned with the worshippers at the synagogue and with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Methodist

Right God, Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 19, 2021

Worship has the power to change you like no other activity you are involved in. Worship has the power to bless you.

Last week we focused on the first commandment: “You Shall Have No Other gods Before Me.” Last week, we focused on the “what” of worship: You Shall Worship Only God Himself. This week, we focus on the “how” of worship: You Shall Worship God the Right Way. The first commandment implicitly excludes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6, Acts 17:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Unrequited Love Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2019

The passionate love of God is the blazing fire at the heart of all creation. God thinks about you every moment of every day. His love will never vary or change. That God would love even the vilest of sinners is the greatest mystery of eternity.

God has commanded that every human being love Him with EVERYTHING in them (Deut 6:5). The GREAT commandment supersedes all others. Sadly, in the lives of too many Christians, God’s love is unrequited. There are some Christians who are not comfortable with the way God truly feels about them, so ...read more

Scripture: James 2:26, Hebrews 12:2, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 3:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, James 2:17, Habakkuk 2:4, Luke 11:11-13, Genesis 2:18, 1 John 4:7-10, Acts 17:28, Deuteronomy 6:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here For A Reason!

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 3, 2020

You Aren't An Accident...

You Aren't An Accident – A Christian counselor once encouraged a woman who felt lonely and abandoned. As she explained how she felt he couldn’t concentrate on what she was saying, because a Scripture (Psalm 100:3) kept running through his mind: “It is He who has made us, and not we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Commission Of Sharing The Gospel With Others Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 25, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore examples of sharing the gospel with others.

As Christians, we are called to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. The gospel is not meant to be kept within ourselves, but rather to be proclaimed to all nations, peoples, and languages. In this sermon, we will explore examples of sharing the gospel with others. 1. Jesus' ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, John 4:1-42

Getting To Know The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2025

Acts 17:16-34 teaches us that we must proclaim the gospel in a world filled with idols and competing philosophies.

Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts in a sermon series called “Turning the World Upside Down.” The gospel changed lives wherever it went. Saul of Tarsus was converted to Jesus and became known as the Apostle Paul. We are currently studying Paul’s second missionary journey. Last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Way Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 7, 2025

The church is supposed to be the living embodiment of God in the world. The church is to strive for perfect unity learned from the example of a triune God.

The Way #1 (God) Assertion: The church is supposed to be the living embodiment of God in the world. The church is to strive for perfect unity learned from the example of a triune God. Scripture: John 14:6, John 10:10, Matt 7:13-14, Gen 1: 4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 26-30, Gen 2:18, Acts 17:28, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 10:10, Matthew 7:13-14, Genesis 1:4, Genesis 2:18, Acts 17:28, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Genesis 1:10, Genesis 1:18, Genesis 1:21, Genesis 1:25, Genesis 1:26-30, Proverbs 27:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational