Sermons on Paul In Athens:

An Outline Of Acts 17:1-15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2022

Paul, Silas, and Timothy left Philippi and made their way to Thessalonica and later Berea. They preached, people believed, but others did not. This is an action-packed episode in Paul's life and ministry.

Introduction: Paul, Silas and Timothy had left Philippi. Now they’re heading towards Thessalonica and later Berea. People believed the Gospel, but others did not, so Paul and the others had to move on to other locations. 1 The Ministry in Thessalonica Text: Acts 17:1-9, KJV: 1 Now when they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's 2nd Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 3, 2023

Paul was bold and tenacious. He stood toe to toe against all opposition and the Good News spread. People believed. Heaven expanded.

November 04, 2023 Prologue Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch. After a period of time, Paul suggested to Barnabas that they “go back and visit all the brothers in the towns where we preached the Word of God and see how they are doing.” Barnabas agreed that this was a good idea, but then the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10, Acts 17:11-12, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

Paul, Elymas, And Paul Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 13, 2011

Should the glad tidings be denied? Should the Doctrine which God has given by express Revelation be held up to scorn? Woe to the men who dare provoke God!

Paul, Elymus, and Paul. Shell Point Baptist Church Sept 4 2011 “Then the proconsul, saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching of the Lord.” Acts 13:12. We continue our journey in Acts w/Paul’s first missionary trip. CYPRUS was by no means a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Motives Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2018

“The fear of the Lord,” often signifies the worship of the Lord, or that religious reverence which we owe to Him.

June 10, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.a: Paul’s Motives. (5:11-15) 2nd Corinthians 5:11-15 (NKJV) 11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Message Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 2, 2018

The heart of a believer has not been improved, but instead, he has been given a new heart by which he is brought by small steps to act upon new principles, by new rules, with new ends, and in new company.

June 22, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.b: Paul’s Message. (5:16-21) 2nd Corinthians 5:16-21 (NKJV) 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Rebuke Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 31, 2018

Simon Peter turned from the freedom he had in Christ back to Judaism again.

September 28, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.B.4.b: Paul’s Rebuke (2.14) Galatians 2.14 (KJV) 14 But when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, “If you, being a Jew, live in the manner ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Purpose Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2018

Here he thanks God through Jesus Christ, the Mediator, because the faith of the Roman Christians was proclaimed throughout the whole world.

(2) Paul’s Purpose Romans 1:8-13 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Whenever possible, the apostle began his letters by expressing appreciation for whatever was commendable in his readers; a good example for all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Pleasure

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2022

A cowboy applied for health insurance. The agent routinely asked if he had any accidents during the previous year.

The cowboy replied, “No, but I was bitten by a rattlesnake, and a horse kicked me in the ribs. That laid me up for a while.” The agent asked, “Weren’t those accidents?” The cowboy immediately replied, “No, they did it on purpose.” Today I want to show you, from this passage of scripture, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

Paul’s Confidence In The Corinthians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 17, 2018

Paul celebrates God's triumph , the triumph he won through Christ. The changed atmosphere in the church at Corinth is a victory for God because it is a victory of the Spirit of Christ. In the Christian life there are no victories that are not God's.

April 13, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.3: Paul’s confidence in the Corinthians. (2:12-17) 2nd Corinthians 2:12-17 (NKJV) 12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Version Of The Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 15, 2020

Sometimes it isn't easy to explain the Christmas story, or the reason why Jesus was born into this world. For a good number of people in Galatia, they didn't understand so Paul was led to explain it to them.

Introduction: many of us are familiar with the stories of Jesus’ birth, as recorded in Matthew’s and Luke’s gospels. Paul seemed to know the story, too, but he never seemed to say much about it in his messages or his letters. He did explain the story to the Galatian believers, though, and this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

On To Corinth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

On to Corinth. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 18 verses 1-17. • Last Sunday you looked at chapter 17 when the apostle Paul was in Athens • This week in chapter 18 he has left Athens; • And made a 90-mile journey west to Corinth. • And unlike Athens, when he is with Christian friends (chapter 17 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Branching Out Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018

Paul's strategy of outreach from Corinth after leaving Athens

Text: Acts 18:1-19:10, Title: Branching Out, Date/Place: 9.17.17, The Road, AM A. Opening illustration: IMB changing strategies to where the missionary facilitates people group adoption B. Background to passage: Paul had just left Athens after his address on Mars Hill regarding the Unknown God, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Work In Berea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2017

Paul believed that the Jews had first claim to the Gospel, for Jesus was first and foremost their Messiah. He had been born a Jew and had come to fulfill the Jewish Scriptures. So, no matter how bitterly Paul might be persecuted by the unbelieving Jews

March 11, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.6: The Work in Berea (17:10-14) Acts 17:10-14 (KJV) 10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-14

Denomination: Baptist