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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Quest For The Unknown

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2005
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    Pursuing a purpose for Life

    Quest For The Unknown Acts17:16-34 QUEST: A seeking; hunting; pursuing As hounds who have caught the scent of game You & I - for 1999 History’s Quest - 1999 World Almanac Nobel Prize in Medicine = Viagra - The most influential people for the last 1000 years • William Shakespeare • Isaac ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unknown God Part 1

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
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    A City full of Idols.

    1. Paul’s Audience vv17-18b So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. [18] Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him. Setting – Last week we felt the heart of Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unknown God Intro

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
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    Can God be known to the Athenians?

    The Unknown God Part 1 Acts 17:16-34 The Bible tells us about the unpardonable sin, meaning the rejection of God that will lead you to Hell, but I believe the greatest sin a Christian can commit is to distort the true knowledge of God. We all have established in our hearts that the purpose of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unknown God

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 4, 2005
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    Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace

    Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    All Roads Lead To Heaven--Right?

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on May 23, 2005
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    The world is rapidly changing. Among those changes are people’s views toward religion. While it used to be choice between Methodist, Baptist, Christian Church, etc., people now find themselves trying to decide between Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, etc.

    ALL ROADS LEAD TO HEAVEN–RIGHT? Acts 17:16-34 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A stranger entered the church service in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do You Connect With Your World Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
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    To reach the world you need to speak to it on its terms, in its language and with integrity

    In the early 1940s a young graduate of Wheaton College went to a small Baptist church in a Chicago suburb. His name was Billy Graham. Although he felt his gifts were more in the area of evangelism, he agreed to give it a go. Within several months, the church was growing, and so was his popularity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Culturally-Relevant Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001
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    Casting the vision for a culturally relevant, twenty-first century church

    The Catalytic Church: The Culturally-Relevant Church Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Dave and Diane had just moved, because of Dave’s job, to the small town of Catoosa, Oklahoma. The young couple had been struggling in many ways before, but the move made things worse. Diane had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Traditional & Cultural Factors

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
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    Traditional & Cultural Factors in Growing and Planting Churches How To Evangelize a People Using Their Traditions

    Traditional & Cultural Factors in Growing and Planting Churches How To Evangelize a People Using Their Traditions Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how to evangelize a people group with a knowledge of their traditions. 2. The students will discuss in a short paper how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Culturally Adapt Your Communications

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
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    Paul learned how to adapt his communications to maximize its effects with the Athenians. We too should ask the Holy Spirit to direct our communications for its greatest results. The Spirit is able to empower, enable and influence the outcome of our commun

    CULTURALLY ADAPT YOUR COMMUNICATION Illustration: The Importance of Good Communications:Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right Or Wrong? - Do All Roads Lead To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 519 ratings
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    Is it impolite to tell people of other faiths that they are wrong?

    OPEN: In one of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strips, Linus and Charlie Brown are engaged in serious conversation. “I have a theological question,” says Linus, “When you die, and go to Heaven, are you graded on a percentage or on a curve?” “On a curve, naturally,” Charlie responds. Linus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Being Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002
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    When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens he cemonstrated how to be positive in a negative world.

    “Being Positive in a Negative World” Apostle Paul -A bridge builder not a builder of walls- Acts 17:16-34 When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens Greece he demonstrated how to be positive in a negative world. When we look at all that is happening around the world, in our cities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Getting The Message Out

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2002
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    What makes you uncomfortable as a Christian? God can use that to motivate you to spread the gospel! Look at Paul’s example here in Acts 17

    Getting God’s Message Out. Acts 17:16-34 What do you do when you are surrounded by things that make you uncomfortable? When Paul came to Athens, he walked through town and was upset by all the idols that he saw there. Now just think about the different ways he could have responded to it. 1. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Busch avatar

    To The Unknowns

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    Veterans Day. In Arlington cemetery stands a Tomb that symbolizes the unknowns lost in war. In many communities there are Tombs that symbolize an unknown. Their spires reach to the sky. Each Sunday People Pay Tribute to an unkown God.

    “To The Unknowns” Text: Acts 17:16-31 AM NOTE : Special Veterans Day Sermon Intro: This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “To The Unknowns” Tomorrow is Veterans Day and many across our nation will be stopping for a time to remember those who have served to protect the freedoms ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Experiencing God

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
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    How to experience God more fully

    Acts 17:16-31 16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. 18 A group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Beaird avatar

    Preaching Christ To An American Postmodern Society

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
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    The gospel of Christ remains powerful even in a postmodern society. (Three sermons)

    PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST TO AN AMERICAN POSTMODERN SOCIETY A three part sermon series based on the Mars Hill discourse Acts 17:16-33 Mark Beaird © 12-2000 by Mark Beaird PREACHING CHRIST TO A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:16-21 Are you familiar with the term Postmodernism? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal