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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 95 - Chapter 17-18 - Athens - Part 2

Christmas service teaching from the Book of Acts with Paul in Athens at Mars Hill (Acts 17:29-34). This message covers repentance, God’s patience and grace, and why the resurrection of Jesus brings real accountability before God. You’ll also hear a prayer for healing and protection as sickness spreads through the community, plus a clear warning about trading moral responsibility for intellectual excuses.

The teaching closes by setting the stage for Acts 18, Paul’s move from Athens to Corinth, and the early foundation he laid for new believers.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 94 - Chapter 17 - Athens

The presence of God is not a theory in the Bible, it is meant to be a daily reality. In this message from the book of Acts, we look at how God’s presence, grace, and power work in the mind and spirit of a believer. Learn why awareness of His presence matters more than outward behavior, how fear of God keeps our hearts clean, and why the early church in Acts is the pattern for our walk with Jesus today.

We also walk through how Acts links Israel, the church, and the Holy Spirit, why the Holy Spirit is the mark of this age of grace, and what it means to wait on God instead of chasing spiritual shortcuts. If you long for a deeper encounter with Jesus and a clearer sense of His presence in your daily life, this teaching will help you anchor that desire in Scripture and truth.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 93 - Chapter 17 - Thessalonica - Part 6

Discover what Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill means for the church today and for this Christmas season. In this message from Acts 17, we look at the “unknown god,” the joy of Christ’s coming, and what it means to live with a clear “expected end” from God.

Pastor Alan traces how DL Moody’s devotion to the Word, the meaning of the word “Hamas” in the Bible, and the future of Israel all tie into God’s plan to judge the world by Jesus Christ. We see how Paul reasoned with the thinkers of Athens, how God made all nations of one blood, and why changing biblical terms slowly weakens an entire people, like the frog in the pot.

This teaching also shares vision for the local church: growing with purpose, carrying the presence of God, and raising our expectation so high that those living in sin or deep hurt are convicted and healed simply by being among God’s people. If you want a stronger faith, a higher view of Scripture, and a deeper hunger for God’s presence, this message will help reset your focus.

Like, subscribe, and share if this teaching from Acts and the life of Paul helps you love the Bible and the God of the Bible more.

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A Thankful Heart - November 30, 2025

Joy is more than a feeling; it is the inheritance of every Christian. In this Thanksgiving weekend message from our King of Kings series, Pastor Allan teaches how a thankful heart sharpens our spiritual eyes, unlocks our God-given authority, and strengthens our spiritual and physical “immune system.” Learn why gratitude is central to the will of God, how thanksgiving shifts us from darkness to light, and how a Church filled with joy becomes a beacon to a joyless world.

If this message helps you grow in a thankful heart and deeper joy in Jesus, share it with a friend, subscribe for more Bible teaching, and tell us in the comments what you’re thankful for this season.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 92 - Chapter 17 - Thessalonica - Part 5

Paul’s second missionary journey brings him to Athens, the heart of pagan worship and Greek philosophy. In this teaching from Acts 17, we trace his path from Berea and Thessalonica to Mars Hill, where he faces Epicurean and Stoic thinkers and points them to the “unknown God” they’ve missed. We look at the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and even the full-scale replica in Nashville, and talk about how a city filled with idols mirrors the idols of our own culture today.

You’ll see how Paul adjusts his message for Jews in the synagogue and Gentiles in the marketplace, why human wisdom can’t replace God’s word, and how the resurrection confronts both religion and philosophy. Most of all, this message calls us to see unbelievers as spiritually blind, approach them with kindness, and lead them toward Jesus with truth and compassion.

If this study in Acts helps you grow in understanding and love for people far from God, share it with a friend and subscribe for more verse-by-verse teaching.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 91 - Chapter 17 - Thessalonica - Part 4

Grow in biblical maturity as we continue our study in the Book of Acts. In this lesson, Pastor Alan walks through Acts 17, from Paul’s time in Thessalonica to his ministry in Berea and Athens, and shows how sin, immaturity, and distraction keep believers from the fullness God intended before the foundation of the world.

Learn why the Bereans were called “more noble,” how to search the Scriptures with a ready mind, and why misplaced faith in conspiracy theories drains the faith we should be giving to God’s word. We also look at Athens, its many gods, the Acropolis, and the roots of Western thinking, and how all of this still shapes the church today.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 90 - Chapter 17 - Thessalonica - Part 3

The Book of Acts shows how followers of Jesus stood strong in a hostile culture. In this teaching from Acts 17, we look at Paul’s second missionary journey, the blowing of the shofar as a prophetic call to “rise up,” and what it means for the modern church as our own culture grows more pagan and less Christian.

We walk through Paul’s bold preaching in Thessalonica and Athens, the charge that believers were “turning the world upside down,” and how that same Spirit-filled courage is needed today. You will also hear about the shift to an elder-led church, the cost of discipleship, and why returning to the book of Acts is key for the days ahead.

If this teaching helps you, share it with a friend and spend time in Acts 17 on your own this week.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 89 - Chapter 17 - Thessalonica - Part 2

Line upon line through Acts 17:1-4. This expository teaching traces how Paul preached Jesus from the Old Testament, why the Bereans searched the Scriptures, and how Acts shows the shift from law to grace. Learn why the Bible’s progressive revelation matters for faith today, and why our Church must prize both truth and love. Simple, clear, and anchored in Scripture.

Key points:

 * Paul proved Jesus as the Christ using the Old Testament
 * The Berean model, hear with open minds, test with Scripture
 * Acts as a transitional book, law to grace
 * Salvation by grace through faith in Christ’s blood
 * A call to own your faith, not borrow it

What Old Testament passage points you to Jesus? Share in the comments.

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A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 88 - Chapter 17 - Thessalonica

A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings - Lesson 87 - Chapter 16 - Salvation

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