Sermons on Acts 17:22-30:

Becoming Ill-At-East With The Way Things Are: Idolatry Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2014

When you grow accustomed to the way things are, you no longer see things for what they are... idols that affect the way we think and live and ultimately deter us in our devotion to God.

Series: All-American Idols Title: Becoming Ill-At-Ease with the Way Things Are: Idolatry Text: Acts 17:16-34 Thesis: When you grow accustomed to the way things are, you no longer see things for what they are… idols that affect the way we think and live. Disclaimer While in North Carolina ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Mission Field

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2014

America is no longer “culturally Christian”, thus we are living in a mission field.

Living in the Mission Field Acts 17:30-31 Introduction: Today is Our Celebration of Missions Sunday Latin: Missio - one sent off (same root as missile); has come to be associated with those who seek to take the Gospel to different cultures. America is no longer “culturally Christian” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Upclose God We Claim To Know

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 18, 2014

People have different ideas of God and they have different ideas of their relationship with God. Do you really know the God you think you know?

The up close God we claim to know Acts 17:22-17:32 Introduction This morning I want to talk to you about worship. I know that worship means different things to different people, and we will address that in a few minutes. I think it is sad that churches have worship wars. Churches have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-32

Denomination: Nazarene

In Him, We Live Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Christ is not just necessary for salvation... If we truly know Who Christ is, then we know that He is necessary for our very existence!

Sunrise Service 2014 “In Him We Live” Acts 17:28 Illustration: “One Dead and One Alive” There was once a Muslim in Africa who converted to Christianity, much to the dismay of his Muslim community. Some of his friends asked him, 'Why have you become a Christian?' He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proof

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2014

As Paul preached to the Athenians, he told them that the resurrection was proof that Jesus was who God proclaimed him to be. This sermon looks at the proofs from the lives of the disciples that Jesus is alive.

Proof Act 17:22-31 Intro: There was an old man who had witnessed a burglary and appeared in court to identify the guilty party. . The prosecutor questioned him and he identified the defendant as the man who had committed the crime. . Now it was the defense attorney’s turn. He asked the man, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Contend For The Faith

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 17, 2018

A couple of weeks ago I talked about the command to go and make disciples. Then last Sunday I talked about sharing the right gospel message. Today, I'll be talking about some practical things we can do and what we're up against as we contend for the faith.

CONTEND FOR THE FAITH 1) Contend for the faith. Jude 1:3, "Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints." To contend means to put yourself ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3, Acts 17:22-23, Matthew 16:13-16, Matthew 10:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 11 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

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

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3, Acts 17:23-28, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon V: Any Culture, Any Era, Any Place Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians will not be deterred by those who hate us as we go about our God-given task of spreading Good News of God's love.

ANY CULTURE, ANY PLACE ON EARTH, ANY ERA - GOD IS AND CAN BE KNOWN! The man’s name I cannot tell you but his story I cannot forget. He burst into the Waffle House with unbridled enthusiasm praising God and telling anyone who would listen how thankful he was to be alive. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

The Cultural Impact Of Worldview & Apologetics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 29, 2020

The Cultural Impact Of Worldview & Apologetics

Here at the beginning of the twenty-first century, Apologetics as an evangelistic endeavor and intellectual theological outreach finds itself in something of a paradox. When the West thought of itself in terms of resting on broadly Judeo-Christian assumptions, the discipline was not as desperately ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Him

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Feb 2, 2020

do you live, move and have your being in God, with God. how are you treating God?

IN HIM IN HIM WE LIVE, MOVE AND HAVE OUR BEING (ACTS 17:28) How close are you to God? Do you move in God, with God? So where is God? We are told ‘in heaven’, we are taught to pray to our father in heaven, we cannot see Him on earth yet in heaven He is seen in His glory. Great, so, God is in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Charismatic

Part 8 - Vital Elements Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 27, 2020

What is important to a worship service in the house of God?

When we’re talking about worship, what is important to you? What do you want in a worship service? For some people is a comfortable, distraction-free environment. For other people, it’s making sure they’re in a good-sized congregation. Others might list style of music, the design of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Ephesians 1:5, John 1:12, Genesis 4:3-5, Exodus 20:2-4, Acts 17:22-24, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 100:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, John 13:14-15, 1 John 1:8-10, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Colorful Marriages

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 6, 2019

I love a chocolate and vanilla twist soft yogurt cone. Mixing flavors can bring about a beautiful and tasteful marriage experience. Yet, you do not mix gas and oil or saved and unsaved or one sect with another without peril.

I saw an article on interracial marriage and since race has been a big issue in recent days I figured I would say just a bit on this topic. First of all, race as we use the term is really an evolutionary term and should not even be considered or used by believers. There are no races. There is but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:39, Acts 17:26, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Providence - God's Ongoing Work

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 22, 2022

Is God active in the world or a passive observer? The doctrine of Providence claims he is the former - the creator who is still sustaining the world and working in it to bring about his purposes. This sermon explores the ways He is active and the peace providence gives us.

Providence Today I want to talk about God – shouldn’t surprise you since we are in church • He’s a being that the more you know the more you don’t know • God is knowable but incomprehensible • We will never totally understand everything about God but that shouldn’t keep us from knowing what we can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Colossians 1:17, Hebrews 1:3, Acts 17:26, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul’s Mars Hill Sermon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 23, 2022

What's going on here? Paul preaches a message without using Scripture? He quotes from an inscription on a pagan shrine? No follow up for the new believers in Athens? We better take a closer look at Paul's Mars Hill sermon.

The context of Paul’s Mars Hill Sermon When we look at Paul’s Mars Hill sermon given in Athens in Acts 17, he is well into his second missionary journey. His plans were changed early in the journey when the Holy Spirit kept him from preaching the word in Asia and then he received his Macedonian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33

Denomination: Baptist