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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    May Day Mayday

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2010
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     | 8,695 views

    We are called to turn the world upside down, as revolutionaries. But our energies dissipate and we become frightened. Let us look to the one who did not flinch from His mission.

    The winter of 1780 and 1781 had looked bleak indeed for the American cause. If the English control of the seas continued; if the French did not move more decisively to help; if the supply arsenals could not be stocked and if the men did not keep their courage, all would be lost. Even General ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aeropagus Eggheads Vs. A Seed-Picker Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 10, 2011
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     | 3,244 views

    Our church journey continues travelling through God's word. What is the plan, the guidelines, the message God has for us through Paul today?

    Areopagus Eggheads versus a Seed-Picker Date: October 2, 2011 Scripture: Acts 17:1-34 Preview chapter 16 • When we last left this 1st century preacher • Paul had just been released from a Philippian jail.  Magistrates learned they were Roman citizens  They apologized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 19, 2010
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    Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

    In the 4/19/10 edition of USA Today, religious antiquarian Phillip Jenkins, by comparing extremist Islam with assorted atrocities committed in the name of Christianity over the centuries, details from an historical perspective how any religion can be co-opted in the name of violence. Though his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Upright In An Upside Down World

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 39 ratings
     | 26,068 views

    How can we today, Turn our World Upside Down for the advancement of the Gospel? What people think of God is often based on how we represent Him.

    TITLE: LIVING UPRIGHT IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD SCRIPTURE: ACTS 17:1-7 This passage of Scripture is one of those texts that needs little elaboration or explanation if any at all. It is inspirational just as it is read. The context in which these words are found is both ENCOURAGING and CONVICTING. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010
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    Evangelism - sharing the faith (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 17 verses 1-1: Ill: • Several years ago, American Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man; • Decided he wanted to see his locality from a new perspective. • So he went down to the local army surplus store; • And bought forty-five used weather balloons. • That afternoon he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Turning The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    Paul in Thessalonica

    Reading: Acts chapter 17 verses 1-1: Ill: • Several years ago, American Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man; • Decided he wanted to see his locality from a new perspective. • So he went down to the local army surplus store; • And bought forty-five used weather balloons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Church Is Born Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 28, 2012
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    In this introductory sermon, we learn about the beginning of the church at Thessalonica.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two preachers who were standing by the side of a highway holding up two signs. One read, “The end is near!” The other held a sign that said, “Turn around before it’s too late!” 1. As a car approached, they lifted their signs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Parker avatar

    Boldness In Conversation Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
     | 3,978 views

    Today we are on the letter C and we will discuss being bold in our conversations. Our scripture is from acts 17 and it covers a couple of different legs of Paul's journey from Thessalonica to Athens. We see in both of these places Paul reasoning or disput

    A-Z of Boldness Conversations "1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, 3 Opening and alleging, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Thru Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,106 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    [2] You know for most of life’s endeavors to be truly successful you have to have a certain measure of follow through. You just do. If you want to throw a football, roll a bowling ball or swing a golf club well you have to follow through. If you want your goals for your kids to be realized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Sheffstall avatar

    Waiting On The World To Change Series

    Contributed by Jason Sheffstall on May 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    If the world is going to change, we must become World Changers!

    Jason Sheffstall StoneBridge Baptist Church Morgantown, West Virginia February 4, 2007 Series: GOD IN YOUR IPOD Subject: Waiting For The World To Change Text: Acts 17:1-9; Mark 10:45 INTRODUCTION Let me first of all say that I am so excited about this Sermon Series. I don’t know if I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,672 views

    What caused the early church to turn their world upside down

    Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down? Acts 17:1-9 Acts 17:6 “These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also.” What a tribute to Paul and Silas! Wherever Paul went, things happened. Souls were saved, people took sides, feelings were stirred, decisions were made, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 15 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,617 views

    The three missionary campaigns of Paul and his associates teach us some valuable spiritual lessons: Our faith drives us to labors of love which give us eternal hope through trials for the future. The Christian must know His Bible and develop a Biblical wo

    “Fly High” Acts part 15 On the Lighter Side of Life: Funny pictures from aha.com Thesis: The three missionary campaigns of Paul and his associates teach us some valuable spiritual lessons: Our faith drives us to labors of love which give us eternal hope through trials for the future. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Evangelism 5 What's Your Style? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,641 views

    3 styles of evangelism are: Intellectual (Paul); Confrontational (Peter); Testimonial (the man born blind)

    Evangelism Series #5 CHCC: February 12, 2006 What’s your Style? ACTS 17, ACTS 2, JOHN 9 SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 17:16-23 INTRODUCTION: I was downtown in front of the Alamo one day a few years back when I noticed a Street Preacher. I couldn’t help but notice him. He had a megaphone in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Olson avatar

    Surviving Or Thriving? Series

    Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,958 views

    Are you just surviving or thriving? Learn why and how to thrive in God’s word.

    Surviving or Thriving? Acts 17:1-12 Pastor Mark Olson 7/8/07 Some People Only Survive...Never Learn to Thrive Story: Boy Scouts survival camp; TV “Man vs Wild” Spiritually thrive - God’s power must be present & at work in your life But how do you/I tap into this power? Answer: means of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Man Who Turned The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 28, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,760 views

    Without controversy, anyone, will agree that the Apostle Paul was the one New Testament figure that stood out above all others. His life teaches us a wonderful pattern to follow.

    "THE MAN WHO TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN" Acts 17:1-6 This is Memorial Day Act 17:1-6 NOW AFTER [Paul and Silas] had passed through Am-phi-polis and A-pol-lo-ni-a, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul entered, as he usually did, and for three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist