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How To Turn Criticisms Into Motivations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

based on 29 ratings

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The Lord teaches us how to use criticisms as motivations for greater godliness, holiness and maturity through the life of Paul

How To Turn Criticisms In to Motivations (Acts 17:1-9) Illustration:How to Bury a Good Idea It will never work, We’ve never done it that way before. We’re doing fine without it. We can’t afford it. We’re not ready for it. It’s not our responsibility. Bits & Pieces, June 23, 1994, p. 10. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Only Takes A Few

Contributed by Michael Hensley on Sep 22, 2001

based on 140 ratings

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Two small groups turned the world upside down. Compares Paul and Silas and the hijackers of the Attack on America. Speaks of motive.

Making a BIG difference is not as unlikely as it may seem. We have before us, today, two examples of small groups that turned the world upside down. The first group: The hijackers. 19 hijackers have turned the world upside down. (Think about that number, only 19!)  Less people than it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Hour Of Revival

Contributed by Peter Vandever on Oct 15, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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We are living in a historical hour of Church History!

We are living in what is shaping up to be the most important hour in Church history. The word that defines this hour has to be revival. A season of grace of a manifestation of God’s visitation with evidences of salvation, healing, and deliverance. In other words, God is showing up! We are seeing it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cram Your Copy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 19, 2003

based on 85 ratings

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Are there things we can do or cultivate to produce good fruit in our lives? One of the most important aspects of any Christian’s life is Bible reading. If you want to be a successful Christian, then you will take time and study God’s Word. Plain and si

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: CRAM YOUR COPY OF HIS WORD 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-16 INTRODUCTION… What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16, Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Discern God's Truth Today

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 10, 2001

based on 36 ratings

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Teaching on how we can decipher truth in a maze of "spirituality" that we find ourselves in today

How Can I Discern God’s Truth Today The obvious fact is that people disagree. That can lead to conflict, wars have been fought over disagreements. Yet, every Christian wants (or should want!) to be able to separate fact from fiction. A. SEARCH & CHECK THE BIBLE 1. Listen with openness to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Traditional & Cultural Factors

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 17:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Culturally Adapt Your Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

based on 50 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 17:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Missionary Approach To The Thessalonicans

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans

Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans Coming to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas were able to preach in the synagogue for only three weeks with outstanding success despite incredible opposition. Quickly, the Jews incited a riot against the missionaries and their host, Jason. (Acts 17:1-9) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Getting Blown Off Course?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 9, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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The master of the ship was no longer the Master of the ship. The ship was blown eight hundred miles off course. The Devil was now in control. Our sinful habits take another turn. They become addictions!

Title: "Getting Blown Off Course" You know better than to leave Fair Havens. Paul let the Centurion know that it was "God’s Will" for them to winter in Fair Havens. God had warned him not to leave the shores of the Island of Crete. Application. Being in the will of God should not be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism 5 What's Your Style? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

based on 18 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 17:6-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speak Clearly

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006

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Paul was not intimidated with the intellect or the prominence of the Greek people. Paul knew what the Greek people thought of him, and it didn’t slow him down for a minute. Paul spoke with confidence in what he believed and lived by.

SPEAK CLEARLY Recently, my wife and I purchased a new cordless phone. We had trouble with hearing on the old one we had. So we bought a new one that was supposed to be state of the art. It’s the newest and the greatest. We got it home only to find that on occasions people on the other end ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faces Of Opposition

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

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We should not be surprised that the gospel is opposed. We’d like to think that everyone will just accept this wonderful news, but that is not the case. Let’s look at the faces of that opposition.

Passage: Acts 17:1-33 Intro: One of the recurring themes of Acts is opposition. 1. mostly from the Jews, but others as well. 2. it was as well as recurring theme in the life of ministry of Christ. 3. we can draw this principle; that where the gospel goes, opposition will arise in one form or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Does God's Word Taste?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 25, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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Some love the taste of God’s Word, others hate. The way God’s Word taste to us will determine the way we live our lives here and it will determine where we spend eternity.

“How does it taste?” If that isn’t the most asked question on cooking shows, I don’t know what is. What do you suppose is the most popular response to that question? “It tastes gross!” No, I don’t think I’ve ever heard that response before. After all, if you’re good enough to have your own cooking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Cross Reference Your Pastor

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Apr 28, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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If you hear something in the sermon that you aren’t quite sure is true, how do you get a second opinion? Cross Reference your pastor with God’s Word.

Acts 17:1-12 5th Sunday of Easter – A April 24, 2005 Acts 17:1-12 When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need Some Troublemakers [disciples - Apostles]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005

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Only in a good way! The disciples rocked their world with their unordinary INTEGRITY, INTENSITY, and INVOLVEMENT they practiced. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Template.

We Need Some Troublemakers Acts 17:1-9 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] Introduction A. What we need in this church are some more troublemakers! - Troublemakers? - Yes, Troublemakers! - That’s what the enemies of the church called the Christians at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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