Sermons on Hechos 17:17:

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

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

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

Paul At Athens: Opportunities, Obstacles, And Outcomes

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2019

Paul looked for ways to share the Gospel in a most unlikely place. He gave them something to think about!

Our text is from Acts, chapter 17, and here is the background. Paul has left Philippi, as written in Acts 16, and now he’s heading to Athens after he had been in Thessalonica and Berea. He’s now there in Athens, which was the capital of thought in those days. Athens was one of the largest and most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

What I Learned From Black History Month

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

As I have gone back and studied Black History, some Biblical principles keep pressing into my mind: principles that could have saved mankind so much sin, suffering and sorrow.

LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Text: Acts 17: 16–28 Introduction: 1. Isn’t this a wonderful day the Lord has made. A day to – “Rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. Open your Bibles please to Acts 17: 24-28. 3. Read text. “For we are indeed his offspring.” 4. The Title of today’s lesson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunities In Athens

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 20, 2013

Paul preaches on Mars hill. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Athens: A City of Extremes Paul: A Man of Courage Communication: A Message of Impact Response: A Reaction of Conflict SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mercedes Benz were the company who first produced; • A car body design that absorbed the force of a collision on impact. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Brethren

The Great Debate

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 6, 2012

In Athens Paul had a great debate with the wisest about the "Unknown God" There are lessons to be learned on how to win the debate.

This week the Presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romeny dominated the media. A lot of poles felt that Romney won the debate. There have been many famous debates over the years. The debate between Abraham Lincoln and Steven A. Douglas is certainly well known. Perhaps the most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Foursquare

Proclaiming The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 17, 2007

Just as Paul had to proclaim who the true God is, because the Athenians were ignorant of Him, so we too must proclaim who the true God is to our world and culture.

Proclaiming the Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 Pastor Mark Olson The kind of God we worship, determines the kind of person we become - we become what we worship... Sad truth - great ignorance of the true, living God Athenians worshipped the “unknown god” because they did not want to leave any god out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Holiness

God In The Modern World Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Oct 12, 2010

Reaching a changing world for Christ has always required the church to be innovative, Paul’s trip to Athens is an illustration of this truth.

In a world where there is so much diversity it is important to be able to change, to come up with innovative solutions to the problems and challenges that we face. In the second half of Acts chapter 17 that is where we find the Apostle Paul. You’ll remember that the first part of his ministry was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Opinion?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 6, 2020

To have an opinion is to have a viewpoint; to have a belief about something. A person's opinion can be based on their feelings, what they've been taught, what the people they admire say, etc. But are they true? Should opinions matter when it comes to God's word?

WHAT'S YOUR OPINION? To have an opinion is to have a viewpoint; to have a belief about something. A person's opinion can be based on various factors: their feelings, what they've been taught, what the people they admire say, etc. Sometimes opinions are valuable and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:28, Acts 17:16-32, John 8:32, Matthew 22:15-22, Philippians 3:15, 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Kings 18:39, Proverbs 18:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

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