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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Witness: Connects #7 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019
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    A great witness demands unity of the body and acceptance of one another as Christ's heirs.

    We began a conversation 5 weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out this reality. To live out this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Excess Baggage Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Pearrell on Aug 9, 2018
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     | 12,073 views

    We tend to import extra requirements into our Christian life making it unnecessarily complicated

    Projectionist start with BibleConnection_HighDef.mp4 We are so glad you are here this morning, whether in the auditorium or on line! Thanks for joining with us. We are on the front end of a new series that I think you will find challenging, helpful and hopefully freeing. To get started, how many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    When We Disagree Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 7, 2020
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     | 3,540 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

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Problem: Those From Syrian Antioch, Parts 1-4 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2017
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    The letter brought from Jerusalem by the delegation caused quite a stir at Antioch. When Barnabas and Silas read the letter and confirmed it personally a great cloud was lifted from the minds and hearts of the believers in Antioch...

    December 7, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #IV. The Church Advancing to the End of the Earth (Acts 13-28) Subtopic B: The Jerusalem Council (15:1-35) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Who Can Join Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 17, 2017
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     | 5,255 views

    The council at Jerusalem concludes that grace and faith come to both Jews and Gentiles.

    INTRODUCTION They are called “Watershed Events.” They may seem insignificant at the time, but they change our lives or even the course of human history. Today’s story of the First Church Council of Jerusalem is such an event. The decision to allow Gentiles into the new, growing Christian community ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Balance Doesnt Change The Position Of Grace

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 6, 2018
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    No matter the balance you seek to reach between Grace and the Law, Grace still rules and move things according to Him not the law

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE BALANCE DOESNT CHANGE THE POSITION OF GRACE Acts 15:6-21 King James Version (KJV) 6 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. 7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Great News About The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 30, 2018
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     | 10,013 views

    The gospel of Jesus Christ: 1. is based on God's grace (vs. 11-19). 2. liberates us from Old Testament law (vs. 19-29). 3. calls us to live by love (vs. 28-29). 4. leads us to serve our Savior (vs. 22-31).

    Great News about the Gospel of Jesus Christ The Book of Acts - Part 50 Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 27, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *I have heard a lot of great news in my life. "Yes, I'll marry you!" "I'm pregnant!" (I got to hear that one 3 times!) "You're going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work And Pray Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2016
     | 4,968 views

    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

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    The Life Of Paul Part Vi Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 31, 2016
     | 5,118 views

    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

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Jerusalem Council Sermons Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 24, 2022
     | 1,628 views

    We need to live by the wisdom of the Jerusalem council. Never make if difficult for anyone turning to the Lord. The death burial and resurrection of Jesus is available as a free gift to all who put their faith in Christ.

    The background to the sermons preached at the Jerusalem council. We read in acts chapter 6 verse 7 that the word of God was spreading and the number of disciples increased rapidly and that a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. So we realize as we move on through the book of Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ‘grace On Trial’ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2022
     | 2,982 views

    ‘Grace on trial’ - Acts chapter 15 verses 1-41 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Problem (vs 1&5) (2). The Solution (vs 6-18) (3). The outcome (vs 19-35) (4). The spoiler (vs 36-41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The story is told about a preacher who got up into the pulpit, • He smiled and then apologized for the plaster (Band-Aid) on his face. • He ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles 21 Of 39

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,672 views

    In chapter fifteen we have reached the fourth major turning point in the book of Acts.

    (1) The first major turning point was when the Church was filled with the Holy Ghost in Acts, chapter 2. (2) The second major turning point was when the Christian Church was able to convert the apostle Paul from Judaism in Acts 9. (3) The third major turning point, was when the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Jerusalem Council Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 21, 2021
     | 1,518 views

    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

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Salvation By Grace Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 7, 2021
     | 3,226 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