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Acts 17:15-34 / June 4-6, 2025 Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in this riveting account of Paul's sermon on Mars Hill (Acts 17). Learn how you, too, might become a better communicator of the truth, by knowing your audience, speaking the truth without fear, and surrendering the results to God. From the Series: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit read more

Acts 17:15-34 / June 4-6, 2025 Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in this riveting account of Paul's sermon on Mars Hill (Acts 17). Learn how you, too, might become a better communicator of the truth, by knowing your audience, speaking the truth without fear, and surrendering the results to God. From the Series: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit read more

"It was easier to find a god than a man in Athens," according to one ancient writer. Wading through the sea of idols, Paul couldn't keep silent. He responded with righteous anger and spoke with courage and skill, preaching a six-sentence sermon that some responded to in faith.Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in this riveting account of Paul's sermon on Mars Hill (Acts 17). Learn how you, too, might become a better communicator of the truth, by knowing your audience, speaking the truth without fear, and surrendering the results to God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29

Part 31 | Paul at Mars Hill | Acts 17:16-34 Pastor Lance’s Notes

I.    Meta-Apologetics A.    Apologetics: Defending the Christian worldview as objectively  true, compellingly rational, and existentially pertinent to the whole of life (1 Peter 3:15-6; Jude 3) B.    Meta-apologetics: thoughts about how to engage in apologetics, strategies and values. II.    The Christian Apologist's Moral Compass A.    All are called to check their moral motives and develop godly characterI strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize (2 Corinthians 9:27).Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers (1 Timothy 4:16).B.    Yearn for Kingdom ministry (Matthew 6:33) C.    Put yourself second to the ministry; do not promote your brand or ego! Let others compliment you. III.    Godly Character A.    Humility, not self-promotionThis is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief (1 Timothy 1:5; KJV; see also 1 Corinthians 15:9). B.    Show love, not strifeAnd the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.  Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,  and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will (2 Timothy 2:24-26).C.    Dependence on the Spirit moment-by-moment (John 15; Acts 1:8). See Francis Schaeffer, True Spirituality. D.    Intellectual preparation for apologetics 1.    Know your Bible (Psalm 119; 2 Timothy 3:16) and biblical interpretation (2 Peter 3:16) 2.    Know biblical and systematic theology to ground your worldview (Acts 17:10-11) 3.    Know logic and logical fallacies; how to argue carefully and assess arguments carefully (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) 4.    Know your own culture: worldviews and means of communication (technologies) Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do (1 Chronicles 12:32). 5.    Be above reproach in citing your sources in speaking and writing (Exodus 20:15) 6.    Behind all these six principles is the importance of being studious, a good scholar Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs. The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true (Ecclesiastes 12:9-10; see 1:17; 8:9, 16).I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught (Luke 1:3-4; see also John 21:24). IV.    Opportunity and Uncertainty in Apologetics A.    Break new ground! It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation—Romans 15:20). B.    Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Cast your bread upon the waters,For you will find it after many days.Give a serving to seven, and also to eight,For you do not know what evil will be on the earth.If the clouds are full of rain,They empty themselves upon the earth;And if a tree falls to the south or the north,In the place where the tree falls, there it shall lie.He who observes the wind will not sow,And he who regards the clouds will not reap.As you do not know what is the way of the wind,[a]Or how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child,So you do not know the works of God who makes everything.In the morning sow your seed,And in the evening do not withhold your hand;For you do not know which will prosper,Either this or that,Or whether both alike will be good (NKJV). C.    Calculate effort in relation to effect and chances of success. D.    Embrace unexpected opportunities. 1.    Paul at Mars Hill (Acts 16-17): unscheduled mission trip before imposing intellectuals. 2.    Paul to Timothy Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine—2 Timothy 4:2 (KJV). V.    My Apologetic Surprises, Successes, and Failures A.    Surprise: Lecturing at a Baha'i meeting B.    Successful attempts  1.    Writing On Pascal and On Jesus 2.    Doing author events for two of my books at a local bookstore in Denver. Another one flopped (Fire in the Streets). C.    Unsuccessful attempts 1.    Debate with James K. A. Smith 2.    Doing a Buddhist-Christian dialogue at Naropa University (Boulder, CO) 3.    Secular publisher for Philosophy in Seven Sentences VI.    Attempts, Failures, and Successes before God A.    Seek God's Kingdom first, last, and always (Matthew 6:33) B.    Remember the audience of a holy God Now all has been heard;    here is the conclusion of the matter:Fear God and keep his commandments,    for this is the duty of all mankind.   For God will bring every deed into judgment,    including every hidden thing,    whether it is good or evil—Ecclesiastes 12:13-14.Resources1.    Greg Koukl, Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussion Your Christian Convictions, 2nd ed. (Zondervan, 2019).2.    Douglas Groothuis, “Cast Your Bread upon the Waters: Taking Risks in Christian Witness,” Christian Research Journal, 2014. https://www.equip.org/articles/cast-bread-waters-taking-risks-creative-christian-witness. 3.    Os Guinness, Fool's Talk: Recovering the Christian Art of Persuasion (InterVarsity Press, 2015). Emphasizes the rhetoric of apologetics and reaching those far from Christ through wise means. A new classic.4.    Douglas Groothuis, Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith, 2nd ed. (InterVarsity Press, 2022).5.    Douglas Groothuis, On Jesus and On Pascal, both Wadsworth, 2003.6.    Francis Schaeffer, True Spirituality (orig. pub., 1973; Tyndale, 2003). Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On this episode of Sonshine USA our Bible study teacher Warren Landis expounds from Acts Chapter 17:22-34. Here we have Paul's Sermon at Mars Hill. This was part of Paul's ministry to Athens. He was awaiting the arrival of Silas and Timothy from Berea. Paul took advantage of every opportunity he had to tell others about Jesus. That should be our desire as Christians as well. What did Paul say in his sermon at Mars Hill? Tune in and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warren-landis4/support

6/7/23. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: Acts 17:24-25. Paul starts by saying that God does no dwell in temples created by man's hand. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; Matthew Henry Commentary; and Life Application Study Bible. Check out my new blog! https://minutesword.blogspot.com/?m=1 #Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover for November 2021" Listen, like, follow, share! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailydevotional #christianpodcast #MinutesWord #christianpodcaster Available on Spotify and most podcast apps! #prayforukraine #voiceofthemartyrs #prayforTurkey #prayforSyria

6/5/23. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: Acts 17:19-21. Paul is invited to the Areopagus to speak. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; Matthew Henry Commentary; and Life Application Study Bible. Check out my new blog! https://minutesword.blogspot.com/?m=1 #Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover for November 2021" Listen, like, follow, share! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailydevotional #christianpodcast #MinutesWord #christianpodcaster Available on Spotify and most podcast apps! #prayforukraine #voiceofthemartyrs #prayforTurkey #prayforSyria

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Sermon by Pastor Gary Collins on AWANA Sunday, May 7, 2023

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Unpacking the Sermon | Paul on Mars Hill (Acts 17:16-34) Speaker: Pastor Tim Evans Every Tuesday morning, Pastor Tim will break from our current Devotional series and take a few moments to review his sermon from this past Sunday. This audio is a production of North Clay Baptist Church. For more information from North Clay Baptist Church, visit our website at www.northclay.org

Instead of ignoring culture or simply imitating it, what if Christians took it seriously and thought well about how they could incorporate its valuable truths into our teaching? This is what the apostle Paul did with the Athenian leaders at Mars Hill (Acts 17:16-31). What would it look like in our day? Dr. Frank Turek is the president of CrossExamined.org and the coauthor of "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist." Zack Turek is an officer in the United States Air Force and a graduate of Southern Evangelical Seminary. Together they have authored the book, "Hollywood Heroes: How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God."

Jeff and Chris are two friends who like to talk about the Bible in fun and practical ways. Tune in with us every Monday through Friday! For more information, visit thebibleguys.com

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the account of St. Paul's discourse on Mars Hill (Acts 17:18-34).

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the account of St. Paul's discourse on Mars Hill (Acts 17:18-34).

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the account of St. Paul's discourse on Mars Hill (Acts 17:18-34).

In Part 7 of an 8 week study on the book of Acts, we look at Paul's journey to Mars Hill and how he used the culture to spread the Gospel. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and watch live on Sundays at 10am ET. New Vision Church. Belong. Be Loved. Believe. newvisionc.com

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Message from Bro. Kory Cunningham on November 28, 2021

The last half of Acts 17 features the famous account of Paul at Mars Hill, which was an ancient center of idolatry and philosophy. The people of Athens had grown tired of religion. The gods took and demanded all the more, but never gave. Philosophy grew out of this desire to carve a path for people to live peacefully, and hopefully skirt the attention of the gods. However, tradition reminded them that there was no avoiding the gods. Their own consciences felt tethered to idols and idolatry, knowing the only hope beyond this life rested in the gods' hands. Enter the Apostle Paul, who steps into this place of unrest and yearning. Mars Hill was named after the Roman god of war, but the name was also appropriate seeing the battle the people of Athens were in at heart. They wanted to break free from their bondage to idols and emptiness. Acts 17 is a marvelous portrayal of effective and intentional evangelism. Paul swallows his pride and seeks a connection with the people. His words from 17:24-28 are especially powerful. Paul's words offer us freedom from the idols of this world that we have settled for and set our hopes on. We feel obligated to chase after this world for power, peace, and purpose. We're often convinced there's no other route to satisfaction and fulfillment. Paul calls us to lift our eyes to the heavens and see that there is a God detached from the material and circumstantial. Paul reminds us that the idols we serve don't bear God's image, however we do. We are made by Him and for Him, and we live through Him. There is freedom for all of us if we realize this innate connection we have with God and how Jesus is proof that we belong to Him. Acts 17 can bless all of us and give us liberty as it did many in Paul's audience that day, pointing the way to the completion found in our Creator.

Paul provides us with a masterful example of how to share the gospel with those who do not have a biblical worldview or even have much familiarity with the Bible. We learn much about how to engage our secular world from Paul's example! You can watch the message here.

Paul's Experience on Mars Hill.

Paul's Experience on Mars Hill.

When the Apostle Paul spoke to a group of stoic philosophers at Mars Hill (Acts 17:22-31), he strategically made six profound points to emphasize the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These same six points have the unique capacity to open your mind to the amazing relationship that God wants to have with you. Enjoy the show!   Support This Podcast! Visit https://www.patreon.com/gregamundson      

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Paul travels to Thessalonica, Berea, Athens and Corinth. His sermon on Mars Hill. His 3rd missionary journey. Paul continues to go to the Jews first, but once they show they won't listen to reason, he takes the message to the gentiles. Roman rulers won't punish the new converts so, the Jews take matters into their own hands. Paul notices that the Corinthians have idols worshippers among them. The gospel, in spite of persecution, spreads. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When it comes to presenting the gospel, we need to consider the best way to get the message across to the people we want to reach. There is nothing wrong with reaching them where they are. Paul did this at Mars Hill (Acts 17:22-31), while Peter went straight to the law and the prophets when he preached in Jerusalem at Pentecost (Acts 2). Methods differ, but the message remains the same and should not be compromised. We must repent of sin and turn to God to receive His gift of life (Acts 2:38)​.Have a fantastic weekend and a great week ahead.

Pastor Steven teaches about being down to earth in our interactions with people who don't know God by following the apostle Paul's example of intentional and relatable engagement on Mars Hill (Acts 17).

Pastor Steven teaches about being down to earth in our interactions with people who don't know God by following the apostle Paul's example of intentional and relatable engagement on Mars Hill (Acts 17).

Sermon On Mars Hill (Acts 17 - 16 - 34 KJV) by Luke Johnson

  Common Ground on Mars Hill Acts 17:22-31                                                      Changing Times, Changing Settings Ever felt like a duck-out-of-water? Entertainment loves this theme So many movies & TV shows So many life experiences New school, new job, meeting the SO's family What if you found yourself at a concert with weird music?... How do we handle these moments? Building bridges & finding connections (looking for common ground) Paul at Mars Hill Paul, while highly educated and a Roman citizen by birth, was the duck-out-of-water Beverly Hillbilly in this setting and among these people He preached in a way not recorded elsewhere While some have said it was a "bad sermon" because he didn't confront them with the Gospel in all its fullness, it would not have been included in Scripture if is wasn't intended to teach us Paul was intentionally taking a step back from the things he & the Jews took for granted, and finding common ground. A Hard but Necessary Work A skill we are in danger of losing Modern life allows us to connect with only those people who rarely disagree with us. You can be easily "friended" and "unfriended" on Facebook. If the news report angers you, change the channel.  Now people have falling-outs. Paul and Barnabas.  Desi & Lucy This happens in business, in marriage, in a nation... When this happens, the prescription both in psychology and scripture is the same: reconciliation... in other words, finding where you can stand with each other, building a bridge, recovering the common ground For someone who is about to give a presentation to strangers (or preach a sermon), the first order of business is to find common ground! Jesus did this with His parables. Preachers still do this... How does Paul handle this? Here is our Common Ground: v22: "I see you are very religious!" Remember how the KJV goes here? "Ye are too superstitious!" An insult, not a compliment. Why?  Europe's "Wars of Religion" - 16th & 17th centuries When was the KJV translated? 1611 Paul finds the common ground: "I will reveal to you the unknown, true God that you have built this alter for." v26 "God made us all from one," so we are all brothers of the same Father. v27 "He made us to seek Him," and here are examples of their own thinkers who say things like this. Now will you walk with me to here? v28 "But He made us; we should not try to make God in our preferred images." He does not soft-pedal their differences.  v30-31 "God doesn't hold you responsible for not knowing, but now you are hearing about God's son, and God calls you to turn to His mercy before the time of judgment." v31 We've got excellent reasons for our position. Our world is changing. We now have to work harder to find common ground. We have to work harder to not let ourselves be pulled into an increasingly combative and reactive culture. What is solid that we hold on to? For the Christian, the solid ground is the teachings and the Person of Jesus Christ.  Not necessarily styles and forms... And did that music make you uncomfortable earlier? Guess what, it was written and performed by a Christian, who sings about our the common ground of human brokenness.  My favorite excerpts: "You are surrounding all my surroundings... And now I'm holding onto You!" See 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Matthew 22:36-40

Tell me again how you don't want to be scoffed at for being weird; Jesus was scoffed at to the point that they crucified Him on a cross. You cannot be a follower of Christ without being weird, and people will misunderstand and scoff.

Paul at Mars Hill-Acts 17-16-34 Sermon by Tim Harris, Senior Pastor Woodburn Baptist Church, Woodburn, KY www.woodburnbaptist.org

Paul at Mars Hill-Acts 17-16-34 Sermon by Tim Harris, Senior Pastor Woodburn Baptist Church, Woodburn, KY www.woodburnbaptist.org

The universal truth concerning Jesus Christ does not change, but perhaps the message is different when it is delivered in a variety of contexts. For instance, the evangelistic message of Peter at Pentecost (Acts 2) was different than the message of Paul at Mars Hill (Acts 17). Please think with us about how the Gospel is both universally true and culturally diverse.

The universal truth concerning Jesus Christ does not change, but perhaps the message is different when it is delivered in a variety of contexts. For instance, the evangelistic message of Peter at Pentecost (Acts 2) was different than the message of Paul at Mars Hill (Acts 17). Please think with us about how the Gospel is both universally true and culturally diverse.

Have a great week!