Sermons on Acts 17:6-17:

Idolatry Is Not Dead Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

We tend to dismiss idolatry because we think only of those who have visible forms of idols. This is still a part of our world, and it is amazing that people in the modern century have been just as foolish as were the pagans in the days of the prophets.

Does it ever bother you that good things that should happen don't, and bad things that shouldn't happen do? Dr. Larry Crabb whose book Inside Out was a great seller tells of the parents who decided to enroll their 13 year daughter in a Christian school. One of the teachers introduced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Educational Evangelism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Paul knew that nobody could be saved without the knowledge of the Gospel, and so in preaching he imparts to Jews and Gentiles alike the knowledge which can, if they believe it, lead them to eternal life in Christ.

Marcus Bach tells of vacationing in Arizona where his 7 year old son came in to the house with a snake in his pocket. "What kind of a snake is this daddy," he asked? "I don't know," he responded. "Some harmless snake suppose. You wouldn't be carrying it around if it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

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

We Are The Disruptors

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

“These that have turned the world upside down”, I got to ask; what exactly is wrong with that? Think about that statement and how absurd it sounds.

(2) And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, (3) Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ. (4) And some of them believed, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:2-6

Opportunities Not Obstacles Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

What Jesus Says the Church Should and Should Not Be

So good morning and welcome to this place we call DCC. So pumped that you are here. We want to give a special shout out to all of our friends watching online, and to all of our new friends who are here for the very first time today. If you’re new we want you to know that we have all made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Attitudes: Who Is Buiding Your Dreams?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 21, 2019

We often mess up two words: alter and altar. We can change, alter, our attitudes by spending time on the altar of God. The terrible battle of bad attitudes is won or lost on the altar. You can change, if you want to...

ATTITUDES? WHO IS BUILDING YOUR DREAMS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE ARE TWO WORDS I LOVE: ALTER AND ALTAR! *** ALTER: To change, to make a difference, Have you ever seen how alcohol or drugs can alter a persons behavior ***ALTAR: a place on which sacrifices and gifts ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:49, Philippians 2:14-15, Acts 17:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Be A Cino

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 12, 2018

Being a RINO or DINO will mess up your life, but being a CINO will destroy your eternity.

As I read Catholic and Evangelical leaders trying to "exhort" their congregants to vote against Pro-Abortion candidates, I wonder if they have figured out that many will turn a deaf ear. Just as we have RINOs and DINOS we have RCINOs, BINOs, PINOs, LINOs, etc. To simplify it, CINOs or ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A World Changer

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2018

To turn the world upside down you need to be committed, willing to change, walk with Jesus, love people, disciple, and be bold.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A WORLD CHANGER Acts 17:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HUMOR: THE PREACHER & SIN 1. A pastor was in a discussion with an woman church member about her elderly Aunt who’d finally “seen the light” and joined the church after a lifetime of riotous living. "Will my Aunt's sins be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul Goes To Athens Lesson 44 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul goes to Athens

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Berean Christians accompanied Paul to Athens because they were concerned for his safety. 2. In the province of Achaia, Paul ministered to Athens and Corinth, but preached the same message of the gospel. a. Athens – philosophy, center of science, arts and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of The Body

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 31, 2018

A doctrinal study of what the Bible says about the resurrection of the body

THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY March 31, 2013 Copyright 2013 by Bob Marcaurelle Job 14:14 “If a man dies will he live again? Job 19:25 “I know that my redeemer lives and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. I myself ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14, Job 19:25, Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Unstoppable - Tomb Of The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The 11th message in a series on the book of Acts

Unstoppable – Tomb of the Unknown God 11/26/17 Acts 17:16-34 Sunday AM This week I received a link to an interview on the Voice of the Martyr radio w/ a missionary to Iran who shared an amazing story of the power/presence of God. B/c this missionary has a target on his back; they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dividing The Word: The Origin Of Bible Chapters And Verses Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

A fascinating aspect of our beloved Bible is the origins of its chapters and verses. Think of the Bible as a vast library. Chapters and verses are like the aisles and shelves that help us quickly find the specific book and passage we need.

Dividing the Word: The Origin of Bible Chapters and Verses Introduction: Today, we will explore a fascinating aspect of our beloved Bible: the origins of its chapters and verses. Our study will help us appreciate how these divisions came to be and how they aid our understanding and navigation of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Nehemiah 8:8, Psalm 119:105, Acts 17:11, Luke 24:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Jesus I Preach Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2024

We are not called to save people. We are called to plant the seeds so that God can cause them to grow.

This Jesus I Preach Text: Acts 17:1-9 Introduction 1. Next month, July 4th to be exact, I will celebrate my third anniversary as Pastor at Oostanaula Methodist. 2. In those three years, you may have noticed a reoccurring theme in my preaching – I keep telling you to tell people about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Searching The Scriptures Daily Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2024

Read the Bible every day and let it change who you are so you can become who God made you to be.

SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES DAILY Text: Acts 17:10-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Bible is something more than a body of revealed truths, a collection of books verbally inspired by God. It is also the living voice of God. The living God speaks through its pages. Therefore, it is not to be valued as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Paul’s Ministry In Thessalonica Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 8, 2024

Society is no different today than it was in the 50AD … they too need Jesus! The challenge for us to see today is will we be the ones who are faithful to share Him also? The early Church left us a great roadmap of obedience to follow, if only we will be so bold right now.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 25 Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Romans 1:16, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational