Sermons on Acts 15:17-21:

Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 20, 2021

Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Recently, Beth and I stopped by a grocery store to pick up a few items. To save time, we decided to use the self-checkout option [I normally go to a cashier as a way to support jobs]. When I tried to scan the first item, the machine sounded an alarm, and the screen showed an error. As I waited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Threat To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2020

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

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21, Amos 9:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When We Disagree Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 7, 2020

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

Scripture: Acts 15:12-41

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 21, 2021

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

Scripture: Acts 15:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Salvation By Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 7, 2021

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

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace And Hope And Is Everything Really Under Control? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2021

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

Scripture: John 14:23-29, Acts 15:1-29, Daniel 3:17-18, John 2:5

Denomination: Catholic

Disciples Overcome Differences Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 13, 2021

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

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Balance Doesnt Change The Position Of Grace

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 6, 2018

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

Scripture: Acts 15:6-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Excess Baggage Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Aug 9, 2018

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

Scripture: Acts 15:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Determines That Unity Is The Way! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 17, 2024

What did God do for us? Not only has He given us His Son, not only has He given us salvation in Christ, not only has He allowed us to be accepted - He brought unity to the church in the form of clarifying this is how people are saved!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 22 The Church Determines that Unity is the Way! Acts 15:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-22, John 5:24, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Issues Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

The point is we can avoid issues within the church if we live our lives according to the Bible.

DEALING WITH ISSUES: PART 2 Text: Acts 15:13-21 Introduction 1. Last week we started talking about dealing with issues within the church. Today we are going to see how the leadership of the early church came to their decision, and how it gives us a blueprint on how to deal with issues ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Restoration Of The Tabernacle Of David Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 21, 2024

The tabernacle of David was pitched in the city of Jerusalem on a mountain named Zion. Mount Zion in Jerusalem was where God's presence was. All of Zion was in Jerusalem but not all of Jerusalem was in Zion.

Topic: THE RESTORATION OF THE TABERNACLE OF DAVID 1.OBJECTIVES is to understand; i. What is meant by "the tabernacle of David.” ii. When it will be restored. iii. How it will be restored. iv. How this restoration relates to you and me KEY VERSES: (Acts 15:15-17) "After this I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:15-17

The Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 24, 2025

Acts 15:1-35 teaches us about the Council of Jerusalem in which they had to settle a crucial doctrinal question.

Introduction Throughout the past two millennia, countless assemblies of Christian leaders have assembled to settle doctrinal matters. The first of these assemblies is the Jerusalem Council, described in Acts 15:1-35. The book titled Got Questions states the following: “Employing the council ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Study Of James – The Brother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

James, the brother of Jesus, transformed from a skeptic into one of the most influential leaders of the early church.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JAMES – THE BROTHER OF JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:1 "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting." Supporting Texts: Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3, Acts 15:13-21, 1 Corinthians 15:7, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1, Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3, Acts 15:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Necessity Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 12, 2024

Message explores seven ways the church must be empowered by the Holy Spirit. The consequence of not having this empowerment is identified, and believers are called up to be filled with the Spirit in accordance with Ephesians 5:18.

Intro Have you ever felt like you did not have what it takes to live the Christian life? Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the challenges of life? What do you do when you feel like circumstances are pressing in on you with almost irresistible force? Perhaps you have never experienced those ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 17:6, 2 Timothy 3:1-6, Isaiah 12:3, Romans 8:26-28, Isaiah 55:1-2, James 1:5, Acts 15:1-28, Mark 16:15-18, Revelation 3:14-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic