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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You A Bar Hopper?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    Some Christians would do well in the bar scene as they already have some of the habits.

    Are You A Bar Hopper? I know this is a rather unusual title for a sermon. I do see a similarity between bar hoppers and some Christians. I am not referring to consumption of alcohol, though some might imbibe, but rather in their choices of establishments and other desires. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Different Reactions To God's Word Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,341 views

    Three different presentations of the gospel and three different receptions.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 30 “Three Different Reactions to God’s Word” Acts 17:1-34 In the last chapter we examined three different salvation stories and tonight we are going to look at three different presentations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Present The Gospel To Materialists And Philosophers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    How to Present the Gospel to Materialists and Philosophers - Acts 17:16-34

    How to Present the Gospel to Materialists and Philosophers - Acts 17:16-34 Illustration:A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them: 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. (Tie) Anger/Bitterness. 5. (Tie) Sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Turn Or Burn Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,332 views

    The significance of repentance is particularly important when we consider how we usually handle our weaknesses

    OPEN: “Johnnie,” asked the kindergarten teacher, “is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t!” Exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well,” said the teacher with a smile, “if the world isn’t round and it isn’t flat, then what is it?” “My dad says it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Too Superstitious

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,384 views

    An answer to life’s most important question

    March 31, 2002 The longer Paul waited in Athens for Silas and Timothy, the angrier he got—all those idols! The city was a junkyard of idols. He discussed it with the Jews and other likeminded people at their meeting place. And every day he went out on the streets and talked with anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Everette Pafford avatar

    How To Communicate The Good News Effectively Series

    Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,535 views

    The early christians and early church were very effectively in the communication of the gospel. This series investigates the why and how of their effectiveness. Part 1 examines why Paul was so effective.

    “How to communicate the good news effectively” One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The little girl replied, "Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right Or Wrong? - Do All Roads Lead To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 519 ratings
     | 29,952 views

    Is it impolite to tell people of other faiths that they are wrong?

    OPEN: In one of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strips, Linus and Charlie Brown are engaged in serious conversation. “I have a theological question,” says Linus, “When you die, and go to Heaven, are you graded on a percentage or on a curve?” “On a curve, naturally,” Charlie responds. Linus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Being Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 56,962 views

    When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens he cemonstrated how to be positive in a negative world.

    “Being Positive in a Negative World” Apostle Paul -A bridge builder not a builder of walls- Acts 17:16-34 When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens Greece he demonstrated how to be positive in a negative world. When we look at all that is happening around the world, in our cities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • William Jewett avatar

    Birth Of A New Era Series

    Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    part 3 of 4 of our series on worship as a lifestyle

    In a television program I watch there is an episode in which the minister stood up before the congregation. It was a vast sanctuary -- but it was almost empty. The minister looked out upon all of the empty seats and surveyed the 4 lonely people in the congregation -- one young man, and three ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James Wilson avatar

    Extreme Compassion

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 4,017 views

    If we love people, we will tell them the truth.

    Extreme Compassion Acts 17:15-34 In his book, The New Absolutes, William Watkins cited several studies and then concluded, "Roughly three out of four Americans claimed they embraced relativism and opposed absolutism." (p. 26) Is our culture correct? Is it correct to say there are no absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Groping For God

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,425 views

    The phrase that defines all of mankind, for all time.

    As I began to study this portion of scripture in preparation for a sermon, a phrase jumped out at me as one that could be used to define all of mankind, in all of history. “...if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him...” Now before I go any further with that, let me make clear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Understanding The Times

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 28,477 views

    The line has been drawn, & the battle is on. But do we realize it? Are we people who understand the times & know what should be done? You see, there are four areas in which this battle is being fought. (Powerpoint Available - #189)

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Updated & Revised: 2022) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #189.) TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:30-32 Acts 17:22-34 A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Spain avatar

    Get Into It!

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    Here is a message that is based from The 50 Day Spiritual Adventure "More Than Survivors". It’s has a bit of a postmodern feel to it, but with a strong challenge to get into the everyday world so many Christians are offended by.

    INTRO: Here’s a question! Have you ever spoken with someone visiting from another country? What’s the one thing we always seem to ask a foreigner? “How do you like America?” And what’s the one thing they always seem to say in return? “I like America. America very good”, or whatever the variation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Communicating Christ Effectively

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 417 ratings
     | 17,117 views

    Paul had four qualities that enabled him to effectively communicate Christ which we also need.

    COMMUNICATING CHRIST EFFECTIVELY Acts 17:16-34 INTRO.- ILL.- A stranger entered the church 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 whispered: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    The God Who Is Real Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    Three reasons to believe God is real, presented to people investigating the Christian faith.

    One of the more creative movies to come out in the last few years was the Peter Wier film The Truman Show. The Truman Show is about a man named Truman Burbank--played by Jim Carey--who was adopted as a newborn by the OmniCam Corporation. The OmniCam corporation then created an entire city on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational