Sermons on Idols In The Temple:

The Gospel Is Preached At The Areopagus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

Paul takes the context of a pagan city and uses their apparent spiritual thirst to tell them about Jesus and his rescue from the judgement to come.

Here’s Paul, left alone in Athens, the cultural capital of the world. How do you think he’d be feeling? Overwhelmed? Excited? Fascinated? Imagine this is you, not in Athens, but in New York or Paris or Rome or Berlin? How would you be feeling? Like you couldn’t wait to get out and start exploring? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Anglican

20 The Deep Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020

This devotion is about the prayer of repentance by Jonah from the belly of the great fish. This is the 20th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

Jonah 2:1-9 - Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2 And he said: “I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction, and He answered me. “Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and You heard my voice. 3 For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the floods ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9, Romans 12:1, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To The Unkown God

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 29, 2015

From Acts 17, how we witness to our culture. Who God is.

Title: The Unknown God Becomes Known Theme: Text: Acts 17:17 - 31 Introduction It has been an historical two weeks. A little over a week ago the church gathered together to show its support for Emmanuel AME church and its 9 victims. Then this week we hear the ruling of the Supreme Courts on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-30

Denomination: Church Of God

A True Work Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 10, 2010

The first in a short series on 1st Thessalonians. This introductory sermon gives some background into the purpose of the epistle and talks about the true work of God in the Thessalonian Christians lives.

A True Work of God Text: 1st Thessalonians 1:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well, in case you couldn’t tell, we are going to be going through the book of 1st Thessalonians in our evening services. This is an interesting book. It talks of God’s truth, it teaches on morality, faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul’s Revelation Of The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 8, 2023

Christ came to make His Father known. Mankind was created to worship. If God is not clearly revealed, man will create something to worship. We are called to reveal the Unknown God to the world!

Sermon – Paul’s Revelation of the Unknown God Scripture Lesson-Acts 17:16-33 “While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city. 17 He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33, Acts 17:1-16, John 16:7-11, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Methodist

From Ichabod To Ebenezer Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

Christians need to redevelop the practice of the presence of God

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 8, 9, 10, & 11 **(8:6; 10:4, 18-19; 11:22-23) {Pew Bibles – p.825} TITLE: “FROM ICHABOD TO EBENEZER” INTRODUCTION: A. Paul Harvey told a story about an attractive female flight attendant who was being ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Ye Seperate

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 14, 2010

Sanctification is a forgotten concept in much of the modern church. Salvation is preached much and is needed. Deliverance is preached in some circles as well, but the thought of have a standard of separated, holy living for God is just as important.

I. Introduction The Lord is looking for a people who will love Him and serve Him and be His. When God created Adam and Eve in the garden it was with the thought that they and their descendants would love and worship God but they failed Him. Then God destroyed the world with a flood and that Noah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renew Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2021

We need to be renewed – to connect – re-connect and find the Lord so we can be renewed this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed Passion for the Lord.

Re-new in 2021 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scriptures Verse for the year: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Our God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

Jesus is our God in all situations. He can carry us through everything.

“Our God” Ps 115 1. Characteristics of True God v.1-3 He is the God of Heavens. The creator of everything, he created the high above, deep down, all trees, animals, all human beings. He does whatever he wants to do. He is the God of love and faithfulness, brings glory to His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009

Many churches if they were honest would put this plaque on their wall: the Church to an unknown God

12. The Book of Acts August 09th, 2009 Knowing God: Athens Religion can make us do some strange things. This is not new. It has been going on for thousands of years. If you turn to Acts 17:16 we see Paul arriving in Athens. Athens is the intellectual capital of the ancient world. This is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-31

Denomination: *other

A Father Appeals To His Children Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 24, 2014

God's love is a purifying force. God's love for us seeks to free us from all defiling influences.

2 CORINTHIANS 6:11-7:1 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A FATHER APPEALS TO HIS CHILDREN [Ephesians 2:20-22] Love seeks to draw those loved nearer, and as we are drawn near to God our ability to love is enlarged and purified. God's love is holy and is therefore jealous of what would harm those He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David And His Ark Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

There’s only one object, however, from what I can tell, in all the history of the Bible, that God routinely attached his presence to – the Ark of the Covenant.

The Aim of This Series Today, we continue a series designed to show you what happens when God shows up. All of this series is devoted to what theologians call a theophany. A theophany literally means “to show God.” These encounters are called visitations and they are almost always following a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15, Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Keep You From Falling!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2014

Everybody may pay and live the wrong way, but we are commanded to go the ‘Jesus way!’

Keep you from falling…. John 16:1:"I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.” Jesus is aware that you would be blitzed with temptations all day! He knows the avalanche of worldly things that would throttle and choke you! When I asked a mother of a young man, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Almost Revival Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 6, 2018

Don't take God's grace for granted. Trust in God personally. Be convinced that His Word is true and His ways are right.

Joash had a remarkable start to life. As an infant, he was miraculously rescued by his aunt Jehosheba and hidden in the temple of the Lord for 6 years. • His grandmother Athaliah had seized power and killed all the royal princes in his family. Joash was literally plucked from the fire. • He was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:1-18, 2 Chronicles 24:14-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible