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  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Unknown God

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 4, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,986 views

    Paul in Athens - heavy on background - witness in the marketplace

    Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near – Turn Back Now". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard squealing breaks followed by a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "I told you we should have just said "Bridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Roads Lead To Heaven--Right?

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on May 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    The world is rapidly changing. Among those changes are people’s views toward religion. While it used to be choice between Methodist, Baptist, Christian Church, etc., people now find themselves trying to decide between Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, etc.

    ALL ROADS LEAD TO HEAVEN–RIGHT? Acts 17:16-34 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A stranger entered the church service in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unknown God Part 1

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,504 views

    A City full of Idols.

    1. Paul’s Audience vv17-18b So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. [18] Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him. Setting – Last week we felt the heart of Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unknown God Part 2

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,422 views

    Can God be known to the Athenians?

    The Unknown God – Part 2 Acts 17:19-28 Acts 17:16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. When we started this series I thought that it will only take 2 weeks to complete, but the more I get into it, the longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unknown God Intro

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,589 views

    Can God be known to the Athenians?

    The Unknown God Part 1 Acts 17:16-34 The Bible tells us about the unpardonable sin, meaning the rejection of God that will lead you to Hell, but I believe the greatest sin a Christian can commit is to distort the true knowledge of God. We all have established in our hearts that the purpose of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming An Acts 1:8 Church

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    The goal of the local church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church - a dynamic church alive with the power of God. The early church in Acts is our model.

    Becoming an Acts 1:8 Church -God’s Word Around the World- Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-23 Our goal for the Willow Vale Church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church. The history of the church as recorded in the Book of Acts reveals a dynamic church. The church was alive with the power of God. The church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Proclaiming The "Unknown God"

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    Paul is in Athens.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. It’s been said that GOD is like Coke...He’s the real thing. GOD is like General Electric...He brings things to life. GOD is like Bayer Aspirin...He works wonders. GOD is like Hallmark Cards...He cares enough to send the very best. GOD is like Tide...He gets the stains ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is One Way To God Really Fair? (What About Those Who Have Never Heard?) Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    Exploring Jesus claim that He is "the Way, the Truth, and the Light" and that "no man comes to the Father except through [him]".

    Last week we looked at the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…today I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within their own culture…isn’t Christianity a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Troublemakers For God Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    Sharing Christ to a secular world. Are we troublemakers? Or are we peacemakers?

    I have been reading the report from the 9-11 Commission. I’m fascinated by some of the things I’m learning, but I also find myself feeling angry once again that our nation was so ruthlessly attacked. I find myself thinking of all of the victims, the families and relatives of those who died, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel According To Oprah

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,692 views

    The idea and title came from a message preached by Dr. Ergun Caner which deals with the world’s view of Jesus

    “The Gospel According to Oprah” Acts 23-31 8-15-2004 The 7/98 Vantage Point quoted Oprah: "There couldn’t possible be only one way...Does God care about your heart or whether you called His Son Jesus?", "[Claiming exclusive Divinity] would make Jesus the biggest egotist that ever lived.", and "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Very Religious Yet Very Lost!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,029 views

    Ardent religious activity and a high and lofty intellect fall far short of the righteousness God requires.

    VERY RELIGIOUS YET VERY LOST! 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 23 for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,068 views

    When attempting to reach people of other faiths, we recognize that: 1. There is some truth in all religions and there are good people who follow them. 2. God has placed a longing for himself inside every human heart. 3. Jesus is the universal Savior.

    This is a confusing time in which to live. It was not long ago that America was a place where we, for the most part, understood each other and where other people were coming from. We shared common standards of ethics, and whether or not we followed those ethics, we understood them and agreed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The God We Worship - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2006
     | 3,454 views

    The concept of the Trinity and the names of God.

    The God We Worship - Introduction Acts 17:22-25 INTRO.: The concept of theology is one we often avoid because it sounds scholarly. Yet, it is a subject touching each of our lives. The word simply means "knowledge of God." We all have a theology. Some are carefully thought out. Others are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God The Father

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,911 views

    A sermon on the Biblical description of God and what He does.

    God the Father Acts 17:22-25 INTRO.: Genesis 1:27 records these words, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." (NIV.) I suppose a part of being created in the image of God is having the ability and urge to create. Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Lead Others To Know God

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,210 views

    The Apostle Paul’s message to the men of Athens at the Areopagus gives us a model for sharing Christ with others. We start with their natural knowledge of God and transition to the revealed knowledge of God.

    What is the “natural knowledge” of God? Since our “examination / confirmation Sunday” is just over a month away I hope that one of our confirmands can answer that question. What is the “natural knowledge” of God? The “natural knowledge” of God is what all people know about God from nature and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran