Sermons about Greek Philosophy

Preaching Like Paul Preached Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2016

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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

Scripture: Acts 17:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Presumption

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

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It is not wise to presume to use the authority of Jesus without knowing you are in His will

Why It Is Not a Good Idea to Presume to Use the Name of Jesus Without His Authority (Acts 19:13-17) 1. Why do you suppose that some people try to get things accomplished for Jesus without the backing of His authority? Many people, consciously or unconsciously, presume to do seemingly good things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Apr 26, 2008

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Intoduction to I John

UNDERSTANDING JESUS Part One Adapted from a series of messages by Mike Wilkins I John 1:1-4 April 20, 2008 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION Today we are starting a series of messages from I I John entitled, “UNDERSTANDING JESUS.” The Gospel of John was written with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Keep It Simple, Saint

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 12, 2020

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Do not make hard what God made simple and sincere!

2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. While the Greek word haplotes can be translated a few ways, I think it is perfect to be simplicity in this verse. Christ came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion Of Self-Gratification Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 30, 2009

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God’s wisdom gives peace but the churches to which James wrote were experiencing chronic hostility & sharp confrontations. They fought, coveted, quarreled & condemned others to obtain their desires. They were dominated by self-will

JAMES 4: 1-5 THE PASSION OF SELF-GRATIFICATION [Romans 7:14-25] Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy wrote of a man who was dominated by the driving desire for self-gratification. To possess land was his highest pleasure. Someone promised him that he could own all of the land he could walk around ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant Church Empowers Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

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The ability to conquer life challenges is contained in the power of a word - Jesus.

October 22, 2006 Title: A Servant Church Empowers Text: John 1: 1-13 Focus: To them gave He power to become the sons of God. During one of my recent moments of relaxation I watch a movie video entitled, Akeelah and the Bee. The story was about an 11 year old girl who lived in the Compton, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Entering God's Rest Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 8, 2008

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True rest only comes when he place our lives entirely in the hands of Jesus Christ in faith. Then and only then will we have complete spiritual rest.

Entering God’s Rest Hebrews 4:1-13 Intro Hebrews 4 continues the warning to the informed, but unresponsive Jews from chapter 3. These Jews not only knew the basic truths of the gospel but had even renounced Judaism. Still they did not trust in Christ. The warning, of course, applies to anyone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Feed On Every Word - Matthew 4:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 12, 2025

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This is a declaration of where true life is found.

Go! And Feed on Every Word Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Word that is alive and powerful. Thank You for the gift of Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. As we open the Scriptures, feed our spirits. Speak into our hearts and minds, and help us not only to hear, but to respond in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 8:3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 55:1-2, John 6:35, Romans 10:17, John 1:14, James 1:22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust The Only Mediator - 1 Timothy 2:5–6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

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Jesus Christ, He alone is the Mediator, He alone brings us back to God.

Go! And Trust the Only Mediator 1 Timothy 2:5–6 (NLT): “For there is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.” Introduction: Imagine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 45:5, John 14:6, Hebrews 9:15, Mark 10:45, Romans 5:8, Galatians 4:4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 7, 2009

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Ever feel discouraged that life is too much? Fear of failure is common, but God has a secret weapon to deploy on your behalf!

Atychiphobia is the fear of failure. While I don’t subscribe to their philosophy, PsychologyToday.com posed an interesting question recently: “What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?” Fear of failure is closely associated with the fear of criticism and the fear of rejection. This is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Might Makes Right Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006

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Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

Might Makes Right Gospel of Mark 1:1-13 Sermon #1 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are beginning a new and lengthy study of the Gospel of Mark this morning. Our walk through this Gospel is not designed to be a sprint from start to finish, or even a marathon that has a final ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Right On Discipleship Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 21, 2003

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Christian ministry can never distance itself from teaching. Are you growing as a Christ follower? Many parents make a mark on the wall by the door to indicate a child’s height as the child grows year after year. If the Heavenly Father did that, would

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on October 26, 2003. It is the fourth installment in a series of sermons on the Biblical church that includes The Biblical Church is right on growth, worship, leadership, discipleship, family and money. The series is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pauls Message At Mars Hill

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

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PAUL SPEAKS ABOUT JESUS

Paul’s MESSAGE AT MARS HILL Acts 17:22-34 7-28-07 Today our thought is to point out that people the world over are not sure Who The True and Living God is. There are people that actually believe that one religion is just as good as another so long as a person is sincere in believing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Promise And Plan

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015

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What a great promise… FOR US …even when we sin… even when He has to punish… GOD STILL LOVES US and God will still forgive us.

Promise and Plan Matthew 3:1-6 Blackness… cold silent darkness… hopeless and lifeless darkness That is the only way to describe the condition of Palestine… the Holy Land… as the calendar changed from BC to AD. It was a “period of silence” … God had turned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 22, 2004

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1. Why am I alive? -- To be loved by God. 2. Does my life matter? -- I was made to last forever. 3. What is my purpose? -- To get to know God.

(Note: The outline and some of the content of this sermon are from Rick Warren’s Forty Days of Purpose material.) In the scripture we have read today, Paul is speaking to a group of Greek philosophers. Now these men were not atheists or agnostics. Neither were they anti-religious. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

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