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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Work And Pray Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2016
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    To be effective at evangelization, we must be firmly rooted in prayer and adoration.

    Thursday in Fifth Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Early in St. Paul’s ministry in Anatolia, his success in planting new congregations of Christians inspired others to do missionary work outside the more traditional areas of Judea and the adjoining provinces. But something else was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Wolves Close In Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 28, 2016
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    To hear animal rights people tell it, wolves are the most lovable creatures there are. But really, wolves are vicious, bloodthirsty killers. In Acts 15:1-2, spiritual wolves arrive to counter Paul’s teaching of salvation by grace alone through faith alone

    The Wolves Close In Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 28, 2016 TEXT: Acts 15:1-2 – “And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Paul Part Vi Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 31, 2016
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    Talks about what it means to follow Jesus. The Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15 deals with this issue and still impacts us today.

    INTRODUCTION • Last week we talked about Paul’s suffering and how he was permanently and painfully ill. How we approach God in suffering. • There are moments in history that alter the shape of life. • Sometimes they are well chronicled and noted like landing a man on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is It Grace Plus Works?

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 12, 2014
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     | 11,957 views

    To add anything whether it is baptism or good works or whatever it may be as a requirement for salvation is to diminish grace.

    “Is It Grace Plus Works?” Acts 15:1-23 Paul and Barnabas had just returned from their first missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Is One And Catholic Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2014
     | 3,088 views

    The word "catholic" means universal. It means we are open to all humans and open to all Truth.

    Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei Today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives us a glimpse of the first ecumenical council, and an important look at the hierarchical structure of the early Catholic Church. Remember that the debate was over circumcision. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Rebuilding The Tabernacle Of David (Praise)

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
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    God dwells in the praises of Israel!

    Thank you Rev. Kirk VanOoteghem Rebuilding the Tabernacle of David (Praise) Acts 15:13-17 Intro to text: In the early church there arose a controversy over Circumcision as commanded in the law of Moses. It was decided that all of the Apostles and church leaders would meet in Jerusalem to discuss ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tradition Versus Truth Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2020
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     | 2,801 views

    This is the 31st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#31] TRADITION VERSUS TRUTH Acts 15:1-11 Introduction: I know none of us ever disagree with one another; but what if we do? There have been many times throughout Bel Aires’ history that we have had to determine the difference between tradition and truth. Please understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Threat To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2020
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    The early church has to contend with the false teachings of the Judaisers and Pharisees and to affirm the belief that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

    Hello everyone. Good to meet up online again, to remember the Lord together, to worship Him and hear from His Word. • We are going to look at Acts 15 today, where a council was convened in Jerusalem to answer a very important question: “How are we saved?” • Supposed we died and stood before God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When We Disagree Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 7, 2020
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     | 3,546 views

    This is the 32nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#32] WHEN WE DISAGREE Acts 15:12-41 Introduction: How many times have we heard about Church fights and Church splits? If you have been in a Church when things like that happen, you understand how terrible it is. Most of the time, the battle is over nothing that matters. So, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jerusalem Council Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 21, 2021
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    The first Jerusalem Council met to decide on the issues raised by the early Christians. Certain problems have to be discussed, argued, and finalized with the help of the Holy Spirit. Know further by reading through this sermon.

    Acts 15:1-20 Jerusalem Council on Gentiles Conversion 15:01-05 Issues of Circumcision 15:06-12 Peter stood for Grace 15:13- 21 Ruling of James on Circumcision Acts 15:01-05 Issues of Circumcision This passage explains ceremonialism emphasized by few Jewish Christians. The descendants of Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Salvation By Grace Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 7, 2021
     | 3,228 views

    The first church proclaimed that salvation is by grace.

    Salvation by Grace Jeffery Anselmi / General Proclaim-The Gospel Has Come / Grace / Acts 15:1–21 The first church proclaimed that salvation is by grace. INTRODUCTION • When the Reformer Martin Luther nailed the Ninety-Five Theses to the church door in Wittenberg and set the world on fire, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace And Hope And Is Everything Really Under Control? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2021
     | 1,952 views

    Peace is a sham without justice, mercy and love.

    Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus says “peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” That is His gift of love to us. The Gospel message suggests that I ask you: “how many of you love Jesus?” Please raise your hands. [wait for show of hands] Good, because in the end that means “how many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Disciples Overcome Differences Together Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 13, 2021
     | 3,026 views

    Churches are composed of people from every perspective, heritage, and history. The diversity of people in each church leads to conflicting views on everything.

    Acts of Discipleship Disciples Overcome Differences Acts 15:1-18 Introduction Dr. Debra Dupree wrote, “Anytime two people come together, there are likely to be differences in their beliefs, expectations, attitudes, concerns, hopes, and values.” In every group of people that we have been a part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truths Worth Fighting For

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 26, 2023
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     | 2,840 views

    Some truths, those that define the Faith of Christ the Lord, demand that we stand firm in defending them against distortion. The faithful depend upon each of us as followers of Christ to defend the Faith, speaking the truth in love.

    “Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise Tabernacle

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 8, 2023
     | 4,756 views

    God had delivered his people out of the Egyptian bondage. He had a great plan for these people, which included the ability to commune with them. He wanted to develop a life of personal fellowship with each of them, and become their personal God. So, he created the Tabernacle.

    Exodus 25:8-9 and Acts 15:16 When we look at The Tabernacle of the Old Testament it was a type of the New Testament Christ. In this of the text we see the significance of the amazing work of this great part of history. In Exodus 25:8 it says “And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist