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  • David Hersey avatar

    Why New Testament Christians Reject The Use Of Mechanical Instruments

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 28, 2015
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    The 1st century Christians rejected the use of manmade instruments of music in their worship to God. The reason they did so was the same reason why they rejected animal sacrifices and other elements of the old law. This sermon examines this in detail.

    Why New Testament Christians Reject the Use of Mechanical Instruments of Music There’s a general attitude building among the Lord’s church about mechanical instruments of music that tends to be a bit fuzzy. We are seeing a number of large congregations that are making a switch to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Answer To Agnosticism

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 11, 2017
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's God Really Like? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2018
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    God wants us to help other people know: 1. That He is glorious (vs. 23-25). 2. That He is mysterious (vs. 26-27). 3. That He is generous (vs. 25-31). 4. That He is righteous (vs. 30-31).

    What's God Really Like? The Book of Acts - Part 59 Acts 17:22-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 21, 2014 BACKGROUND: *In this chapter, Paul was on his second missionary journey, and was now in Athens alone. He was sent there mainly to keep him safe from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking A Better Portrait

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 28, 2018
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    While much of your portrait might already be painted there is still time to embrace God’s will and allow Him to be the guide in painting His portrait for you!

    Seeking a Better Portrait Acts 17:24-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We have been created in the image of God and given specific spiritual gifts to become and serve as the person God has designed us to be! While we know this to be true, many Christians either do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 11 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018
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    This is message 11 exploring the basics of the Christian life. This message continues discussion of element three resolutely restoring righteousness and resisting evil. Specifically Refuse conformity with the world.

    “This World Is Not My Home” I. Continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with God. II. Persistently Pursue, develop and maintain meaningful community with the body of Christ. III. Resolutely restore righteousness and Resist the world the flesh and the devil A. Renew and purify Your heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Gospel Happens In Athens Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2018
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    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Can't I See God? Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    People can’t see God because they are not looking for Him

    A. WHY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE GOD People can’t see God because they are not looking for Him. The same reason why a crook doesn’t look for a policeman. 1. Information, they would not recognize God if they saw Him. 2. Curiosity, desire for knowledge they don’t have. 3. Personal fulfillment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work In Athens Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 2, 2017
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "The Un-Known God"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 13, 2017
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    The God at Marrs Hill is unknown to the community an there are some thing we dont know about God.

    “The UN-Known God” Acts 17:22-31 1. Today Paul is in Athens those intellectuals would gather at the city forum called Areopagus 2. They Gathered ,they worshipped, 3. Paul desired that the folks of Athenian to know more about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Evangelist Tours Athens

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 16, 2017
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    Paul's heart is stirred over what he sees in Athens, the idols.

    AN EVANGELIST TOURS ATHENS ACTS 17: 16-34 17 July 2016 Dr. M Pope INTRO: What Paul Sees Stirs His Heart, He Sees: 1. ABUSE OF GOD’S GLORY 2. ASTONISHED AT MAN’S BLINDNESS 3. ANGERED OVER THE DEVIL’S ENSLAVEMENT 4. AFFECTION FOR THE SOULS OF MEN Four Types of People Hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Unfold Your Deck Chair

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 19, 2017
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    Lucy said, "On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their deck chairs to the stern. Where do you put your deck chair, Charlie Brown?" Charlie replied "I can't even get my deck chair unfolded."

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message or Homily. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 17:22-34; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22 and John 14:15-21. In a "Peanuts" strip, ... Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing ... theology. Lucy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Is Repentance A Dirty Word? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017
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     | 9,939 views

    Message explores danger William Booth saw when he said, “The chief danger that confronts the coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration..."

    Is Repentance a Dirty Word? Part 1 Luke 24:45-48 Richard Tow 7/17/16 In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s the Salvation Army was a powerhouse of evangelism. It’s founder and leader was William Booth. I want to begin this morning by reading to you a warning handed down by him that will introduce ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Steve Sheek avatar

    Boundaries

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Mar 17, 2018
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    As Israel conquered Canaan, God set up physical boundaries for the tribes. At Sinai He gave them moral boundaries. The Word of God still defines boundaries. We are commanded not to move the boundary markers.

    20180317 Parsha 124 Boundaries Today’s Torah portion is one of those passages that we tend to skip over or speed read through as we put our brain on pause. There are names we can’t pronounce and places we can’t locate on Google earth. And what difference does it make anyway. It certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Owens avatar

    Preaching Like Paul Preached Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2016
     | 13,980 views

    In this sermon, we explore Paul's preaching and teaching by looking at his sermon in Acts 17.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher, who one day at the end of the worship service was shaking the hands of the congregation as they departed. 1. A very old lady went past him with a big smile on her face. 2. Following her was her middle-aged, adult son, who said to the preacher: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Proof That God Exists Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
     | 11,700 views

    The technical name for this proof is the 'Transcendental Proof for the Existence of God.' It shows that it is impossible for God not to exist because you cannot have objective truth, morality, knowledge, reason, or science w/o God.

    What would you say to me if I told you that I do not believe in “words.” More than likely you are thinking, “Are you kidding me? That is foolish. You don’t believe in words? Come on! That is ridiculous!” Everyone believes that words exist. It would be foolish to pull ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ