From Mars Hill to Earth

Jul 20, 2025    Pastor Doug Gilford

In a world full of contradiction and confusion, the Apostle Paul’s encounter at Mars Hill offers a powerful blueprint for engaging a spiritually lost culture. This sermon explores Paul’s bold message to a city filled with idols and intellect, yet starving for truth. Drawing from Acts 17, we examine what it means to live “in Christ” in contrast to life “out of Christ.”


Listeners will discover how Paul transitioned from cultural observation to gospel proclamation, revealing the identity and supremacy of the Creator God. We unpack key scriptural truths:

Jesus as the Creator and Sustainer of life


The necessity of living in Him, not just believing about Him

The contrast between Sunday-only religion and everyday Christ-centered living

This message challenges believers to bring Jesus out of the church building and into everyday life. Learn how to guard your spiritual house, shut the door to the enemy, and keep your heart open to Christ’s lordship.


A practical and convicting call to be the Church in a confused and broken world.