Sermons on Hechos 17:29:

A Message For An Intellectual Age

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2020

Paul's message before the Areopagus forms the basis for a study of how to approach an intellectual audience. This knowledge is necessary if we are to succeed in presenting the Faith in the midst of our world today. This is the substance of a radio message at Easter.

“Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: ‘Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: “To the unknown god.” What therefore you worship as unknown, this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Discontent

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020

We will continue our series from the book of Acts and our text for this morning is Acts 17:16-34. In the beginning of this chapter, Paul was in Thessalonica. He visited the synagogues to dialogue with the Jews there.

Good morning church! What a privilege to come together as a body of Christ to study His word. Let us begin our time with the word of prayer. Prayer: We will continue our series from the book of Acts and our text for this morning is Acts 17:16-34. In the beginning of this chapter, Paul was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Merciful Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The Christian life is to be a life of mercy. We are to have compassion on people who are lost, and in mercy share the light that leads out of darkness into life. We are to have compassion concerning every human need.

In 1867 a bearded Norwegian named Lars Skrefsrud, and a Danish colleague found two and a half million people called the Santals living in a region north of Calcutta, India. He quickly learned their language and began to proclaim the Gospel. To his utter amazement the Santals were expecting just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Practicing The Presence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Theologically Jesus is always present with us, but practically we experience His absence because we are not aware of that presence. He promised He would never leave us nor forsake us, but we need to become aware of His being ever present.

An atheist and a Christian were debating the value of prayer, and the atheist said, "I never pray." The Christian said, "But you must have prayed at sometime in your life." "Yes," he admitted. "I did pray once. I was on a hunting trip in the Yukon and got ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Fatalism Or Faith Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

America is Christian in its thinking in that we are a nation that says folly does not need to be repeated. We can learn from our mistakes and go on to change the future for the better and prevent tragedies that otherwise would be inevitable.

A young man driving through the rich part of the city could not believe his eyes when he saw a sign on a Mercedes Benz that said, "For Sale $100.00. He pulled into the driveway and went to the door, and he asked if the sign was correct. The woman assured him that it was. He asked, "Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

God's Fingerprint On Reality: Emotions Of Life, Freedom, & The Golden Ratio

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Great trails extend between cities, connecting people, and we drive from here to there traveling the roads. We go from here to there, day in and day out. Trees roll across the horizon.

Great trails extend between cities, connecting people, and we drive from here to there traveling the roads. We go from here to there, day in and day out. Trees roll across the horizon. Massive metal cities rise up from the fog of daily life. We move from here to there, wondering at our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Building Bridges, Not Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 26, 2021

If we’re going to reach unbelievers with the gospel, we must build bridges, not barriers.

Last weekend, Pastor Ed and Sheila, Gary and Kathy Pinger, and Beth and I had the privilege of attending the Keep Believing Ministries retreat. KBM is one of Edgewood’s Go Team Partners. One of the many highlights was learning how the free gospel book, Anchor for the Soul has now been distributed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't I See God? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

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

Scripture: Acts 17:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

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

"The Un-Known God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 13, 2017

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

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

An Evangelist Tours Athens

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 16, 2017

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

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Unfold Your Deck Chair

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 19, 2017

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

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34, John 14:5-6, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

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

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