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  • Randy West avatar

    God's Favorite House Part 1: The Tabernacle Of David Series

    Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 33,263 views

    God had a favorite house; The house of Praise and worhsip built by David

    God’s favorite house!!! Part 1 the tabernacle of David Acts 15:16 After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: Acts 15:17 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Legalism And Grace

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,642 views

    Where the law cannot save, Grace can

    Legalism and grace. Acts 15. 08/18/02 On the first missionary journey of Paul there were attacks on his body. Satan thought with enough stoning with enough beating with rods, he would quit the ministry. None of these stopped this great man of God, so the Devil was going to have to go back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Freedom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,942 views

    We are called to live in freedom, freedom not to live for ourselves, but freedom to follow Christ.

    What comes to your mind when I say the word "freedom?" Freedom from slavery, freedom from hunger, freedom from poverty, or freedom from tyranny? Many of us would say freedom from sin. The Bible is clear when we trust in Jesus, and believe he took our sins upon himself on the cross and died so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Salvation Equation Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
     | 3,915 views

    This message continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    We have now reached the very center of the book of Acts, not only in the obvious sense that with 28 chapters, we are halfway through, but also in the sense that this is the turning-point chapter of the book. The Jerusalem council, which we read about today, took place in approximately 49 AD, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Difference Makers Settle Differences Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    There will always be disputes as long as there is sin in the world. How we handle them tells how God has influenced us.

    Difference Makers Settle differences Acts 15 We live in a world that is full of disputes, whether it be about politics, religion, sports, there will always be disputes. We live in a world of dispute and debate. It’s everywhere: at home, at work, in politics, and even in the church! In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Big Issue.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    The Jerusalem council; sorting out the Big issue of how are we saved?

    Acts 15.1- 21. The Big Issue. A Big issue then and today is the question of right standing with God, how will we be saved? How will we be accepted,how will we be forgiven and what is it we have to do to be saved for eternity? You can travel around the world and meet different people with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Problem Solving In The Savior's Church

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,104 views

    Every church will face problems. How can we overcome them? Let’s look into the Word of God and see.

    Problem Solving in the Savior’s Church Acts 15:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 6, 2007 *George Mallone told about a well-known psychologist who spoke at a pastor’s conference, and he decided to try a little experiment. Every time he introduced himself to a preacher, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Always Is Heard An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,317 views

    3 encouragements for Christians

    Where Always Is Heard an Encouraging Word Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 13, 2007 *Encouragement is such a wonderful thing. Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on one good compliment.” (1) *We all need encouragement, and believers, God wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouraging Conflict Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 24, 2008
     | 3,830 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:1-5 about the conflict over how the gentiles get saved

    Text: Acts 15:1-5, Title: Encouraging Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/3/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Wycliffe died in 1384 of apoplexy, but the Council of Constance declared Wycliffe (on 4 May 1415) a heretic, decreed that his books be burned and his remains be exhumed, burned, and the ashes cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delivered By Grace

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Aug 3, 2008
     | 6,548 views

    Deliverance is by grace through faith alone.

    DELIVERED BY GRACE Scripture Text: Acts 15:1-13 Introduction: What special custom or tradition do we hold so dear that it prevents the truth from being proclaimed and practiced? What prevents some from hearing and responding to the gospel message that we are delivered by grace? An article ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working Through Conflict

    Contributed by Timothy Craver on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,300 views

    Looking at the Jerusalem Council, we see conceopts to help us work through conflict.

    3 weeks ago, I spoke on the topic of conflict and how to prevent unnecessary disputes. I want to return to the topic of conflict today, but I’ll be taking a different approach this time. Whereas three weeks ago I talked about how to stop conflict before it starts, today I’ll be talking about how ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Church Conflict Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
     | 3,667 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

    Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Disputes Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,491 views

    Whether your dispute is with another believer or with a whole church, there are vital lessons to handling conflict contained in Acts 15. Learn how to find God’s will, keep your integrity, and still be a family.

    Raise your hand if you have ever had a dispute with another Christian. Hopefully we all raised our hands because if we have never had a dispute then we are not really actively plugged into the body life in Jesus. Disputes occur for a number of reasons, some good, some bad. Often disputes come from ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Gospel Crisis

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2008
     | 3,598 views

    Struggles to understand the truth of the gospel are not new. The early church record reveals how they also faced and overcame crisis moments.

    Acts 15 tells about the Jerusalem council where the church leaders struggled to deal with an issue that was splitting the early church. If we study carefully this account we see several principles for facing and dealing with issues that can help us today. First let’s read some background, then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Conflicts In Church

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,639 views

    The truth of the gospel of Christ comes under attack and the whole church meets to deal with it. What do we learn from this?

    (From Steve Shepherd) ILL.- A very wealthy man was dying and decided to face up to the fact. He called his attorney to his bedside and after telling his wife not to cry, he started to dispose of all his worldly possessions. “I want to leave my Cadillac to my son George.” His wife Bertha ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ