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p / George Danzig In 1939 George Danzig got to class late On the board were two math problems, and he assumed they were a homework assignment He solved them, and turned them in a few days later—believing he was turning in his assignment late also The day he’d come to class late and copied the problems…

A. Rapport for the time B. Reading of the text C. Review of the text D. Relevance of the text I. Attracted to Something New 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. Paul is waiting for Timothy and Silas and finds himself…

Acts 17 : 16-34 1. The culture impacted Paul. 16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was being provoked within him as he was observing the city full of idols. (1) A. Paul was waiting . Paul was waiting for people. He was waiting for Timothy and Silas. It seems that Paul wanted to…

A Spectacular Failure! Let’s face it - last week was a SPECTACULAR FAILURE!! All my fault… People were ANGRY!! and told me so! I was certainly feeling like the “clay jar” that Paul describes. Certainly not like a shiny gold or silver vessel - all polished and as my grandmother used to say, “good for…

Intro - 2020 What a year. It’s been crazy and this is our last Sunday of 2020. Everything was going great in many ways AND THEN the Pandemic hit. No one was ready NOR could anyone have been ready for what this pandemic has done to our world, our nation, our communities and our lives. People have lived…

Thesis/ Central Idea: New Testament Christians are not superstitious but are reasoned and informed in their faith. Text: 22 So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I passed along and observed the objects of…

Previously Preached: December 27, 2015 AM Text: Various What lies ahead? We just sang it to open the service: What lies ahead may be unknown, as I brave the unseen road; So, God, PLEASE go with me! Because Lord, if you are with me, “I am fearless in Your presence.” I originally preached the heart of…

Life is about change. We begin in a womb and we’re born - that was a major change. Remember that? Then we grow. That in itself is an amazing process. Scientists tell us that we lose billions of cells every day, and they’re replaced with new ones. Our blood is replaced about once every 4 months (not all…

A Grecian look Having a decent background and set up will help us to appreciate the sermon Paul is going to deliver in Athens. So, let’s call this sermon prep if you may. Paul had been sent away and came to Athens (Act17:13-15) 13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been…

Grumbling in the desert of Sin Not “sin” but “clay” and “Thorns” -> Sinai Barren place Thirsting for water End up at Horeb - Mt. Sinai “Why did you bring us up out of Egypt to make us and our children and livestock die of thirst?” Massah & Meribah - Temptation and Strife “Is the LORD among us or not?”…

Welcome Good morning everyone! This morning we are going to jump ahead in Ecclesiastes. Last week we finished chapter 5 but today we are going to skip some chapters and begin to look at chapter 9. This doesn’t mean that 6,7, and 8 are bad chapters, but purely for our times sake, (and so we aren’t going…

Luke 21:7-11 And they asked him, saying, “Teacher, when therefore will these things happen, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” And he said, Watch out that you are not deceived! For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he ,’ and ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after…

Introduction E.g. Chasing the jet ski Fell off jet ski & had to keep swimming after it as it ‘snaked’ its way up the river By the time I caught it I was too exhausted and annoyed to keep going so I went back For many people happiness, contentment, satisfaction in life seems like chasing the jet ski It…

My favorite music group - Shane & Shane - wrote a song several years ago called - “Over the Sun” Here are some of the lyrics... Sitting around the fireplace With a friend who's been through it all Solomon, wisest one, tell me what you have found Under the sun, under the sun He answered, "Get over Get…

How many of us like change? Especially when we have gotten into a routine, or have settled and comfortable? But that is exactly what God called Abraham to do. Leave everything behind, and follow God. We can look at Abraham, and see many parallels to our journey of faith today. Victories, failures, successes,…

Evening 16th Oct 2022

Intro: Welcome friends. I’m excited to share with you a passage that has been on my heart for the last month or so. The story of Isaac and Rebekah. It is a story of a marriage that only God could orchestrate. It is a story of provision in God providing for the continuance of His chosen nation. It is…

Culture Is culture good or bad? What are some good things in our culture? What are some bad things? How does God want us to interact with culture? Today’s message will focus on how we engage the world around us. How do we connect to the good in our culture? How do we draw out the light that has been…

Scattered Sheep All the times in my life where I feel I have been absent from God are where I can confirm I have betrayed Him. Just as Peter denied Christ at the time when his own life was at stake, often when confronted with fear despair and the unknown we fall back into comforts and attempt to protect…

Jesus Fulfills What The OT Tabernacle/Temple Pointed Towards Jesus Is the Final: Sacrifice “Once and For All” But Christ has appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come. In the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands (that is, not of this creation), he entered the most…

Why should we NOT be anxious? 34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Looking from God’s point of view 9 You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, And called from its remotest parts And said to you, ‘You are My servant, I…

TEXT: ACTS 17:22-34 | STOP BEING RELIGIOUS INTRO ILLUSTRATION : According to a recent article on the site Christianity.com, there is estimated to be between 4,000 and 10,000 different religions in the world today. In our little town of Whitehall there are no less than 11 different denominations of religious…

Good morning, Gateway Chapel! Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12 7 Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? 8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! 9 If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, 10…

Big Idea of the Message: Fear grows when we feel our inabilities or are anxious about the unknown, but God has promised to protect us and to walk with us through danger. Fear Grows What do you fear the most in life, why do you have that fear - better yet what caused that fear to grow; What is fear; Anxious…

Review- Jarad at job for 15 years. Enjoyed it, but now faces difficult people, boss with no leadership, and less energy. How’s work- “Its a job” Story continues- the company name and boss is totally different. Conflict is still present but progression is being made A people of God- “Ambassador, I have…