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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Can I Also Be Included?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015
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    This is an adaptation of a Fred Craddock Sermon. We must guard against being exclusive in our approach to evangelism and the church.

    The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. -- Martin Luther King, Jr. * They knew it was going to be a rough meeting because: Controversy was high. * It was going to be confrontational -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Under Grace

    Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Aug 12, 2015
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    Grace is available to everyone,just believe

    INTRODUCTION Paul preached last week from Acts 14 which was such an awesome message After the Lord used Paul and Barnabus to perform a miracle the people wanted to worship them When the Apostles told them not to worship but worship Christ, some Jews turned the crowds away from them The result of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Saved By Grace! Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 26, 2015
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    We are saved by grace.

    August 23, 2015 Church Planting Saved by Grace! Acts 15:1-11 Opening words: I love this story. A young Billy Graham was driving through a small southern town, when he was pulled over by a policeman and charged with speeding. Graham admitted his guilt, but was told by the officer that he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Law Of Moses Versus Christianity.

    Contributed by James Linders on Oct 9, 2015
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    Are Christians bound by the Law of Moses? As a result of misinterpretations of God's word, unsubstantiated allegations AND misperceptions that arise from misguided Biblical teachings, the church is MORE divided today than EVER.

    “For it seemed good to the HOLY SPIRIT, AND to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that you ABSTAIN from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Be A Conduit Not A Detour Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 4, 2015
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     | 11,142 views

    We should do our best to lead others to Christ and not around him.

    Be A Conduit Not A Detour Text: Acts 15:1-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently, I was having a phone conversation with my brother, and he was telling me about a detour to get to his house. He told me that when I come to his house, rather than turning where I normally turn and cross a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gospel Of Man, I Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 30, 2016
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     | 4,941 views

    In three sermons, we will look at the man-made gospel of the law, the man-made gospel of the heart, and the God-made gospel of the cross. First, the gospel of the law.

    7/7/13 The Gospel of Man, I Acts 15:1-5 D. Marion Clark Introduction For the next two Sundays, we are going to examine two alternative gospels to the gospel. They are two sides of the coin that can be labeled the gospel of man. They are quite popular, so popular that their adherents exceed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    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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    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
     | 3,089 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
     | 6,116 views

    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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     | 2,802 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
    based on 3 ratings
     | 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