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A Sermon in Athens
Wayne
Rodgers
Text: Acts 17:22-34
Introduction:
1.
Background of
the Event, City, etc.
2.
Paul’s time
waiting in Athens
Discussion:
I.
The Apostle (his
defense)
A.
Perceived
B.
Passed
by
C.
Proclaimed
II.
The Athenians (their
response)
A.
Mocked
B.
Procrastinate
C.
Believed
III.
The Application (our
lesson)
A.
We must take
every opportunity to proclaim
i.
When they
mock
ii.
When they put
off
iii.
When they
believe
B.
We rejoice
because we have been obedient to God’s Word
Conclusion:
1.
There is so
much for us to do in the kingdom.
2.
We must learn
to look for and seize opportunities when they present
themselves.
3.
Let us learn
from Paul to be more zealous in preaching/teaching the Gospel of Christ to
others.