Sermons on Acts 15:32-41:

Encouraging Others To Succeed

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

This message looks at an account of how encouragement was extended to a young man who had made a mistake, and reveals that encouragement is greatly beneficial in our endeavors at expanding the Lord’s kingdom.

In a world where people are often quick to judge and criticize, we’re all in need of some encouragement, wouldn’t you agree? I am going to be preaching about encouragement this morning. So, what is encouragement? Well, it’s defined as “the act of giving courage, or confidence of success.”(1) I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Points In Four Directions

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 23, 2022

Forgiveness points in four directions. God —> Us Us —> Others. Others —> Us. Us —> Ourselves

*********** Forgiveness 1. God forgives us 2. We forgive others 3. Others forgive us 4. We forgive ourselves ************** 1. God forgives us Jesus didn’t avoid people who had done wrong; he said it was them who needed him. Mark 2:13-17 Jesus went out by the sea; and all the crowd came to Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, 1 John 1:7-9, Luke 15:11-32, Matthew 18:21, Luke 17:3-4, Matthew 18:22-35, Matthew 6:9-15, Mark 11:25-26, Luke 6:37, 2 Corinthians 2:7-11, Acts 13:4-5, Acts 13:13, Acts 15:36-41, Colossians 4:10, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:23-24, Micah 7:19, Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 8:12, Hebrews 10:17, Philippians 3:12-13, Matthew 6:25-33, 1 John 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Also Be Included?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015

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

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 - In Delays And Detours Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015

Following God is not always easy, sometimes we have to wait awhile before we see prayers answered.

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Scripture: Acts 15:24-41

Denomination: Holiness

The Day Two Missionaries Disagreed Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2016

This sermon relies heavily on Charles Swindoll's Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, Word Publishing, 2002, Chapters 12. The sermon covers the part of Acts 15 when Paul and Barnabas parted company. From their situation, we draw lessons about handling conflict.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a little boy who got into an argument with some boys twice his size. 1. He drew a line in the dirt and dared the bigger boys to cross the line. 2. The bigger boys accepted the challenge and crossed the line. 3. Immediately, the little boy smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Closer Than A Friend Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 23, 2021

I believe that within every human heart is the desire for relationship. Our human relationships mirror our desire for our relationship with our divine Creator. “It is not good that man should be alone” and our greatest fear is being alone … truly alone.

In 2003, Mark Zuckerberg was just another second-year computer programming student at Harvard. Partly for fun and partly to see if he could do it, Zuckerberg hacked into Harvard's security network, where he copied the student ID images used by the dormitories. He then used the photos to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-21, Genesis 2:18, Luke 16:19-26, Philippians 1:23, Acts 15:36-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 6, 2021

This is the 6th devotion in a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

In any relationship, at some point there is bound to be conflict, and the closer we are to someone, the more likely that we will have disagreements over various issues. This is because as human beings, each one of us are different in our personalities, temperaments, up-bringing, and we each have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, Acts 15:36-40, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Genesis 26:12, Matthew 18:15-17, Genesis 15:5-13  (view more)  (view less)

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

Exercise Freedom Wisely Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 12, 2020

Exercise our freedom in Christ wisely and with love. Our care for the weak and love for the lost should guide and restrain our liberty in Christ, for the sake of the Gospel.

Hello everyone. • We are going to read Acts 15 (the 2nd part) today. The title is, exercise freedom wisely. The Gentile believers were urged to exercise their freedom in Christ wisely. • Acts 15:22-35. We will start at verse 19, the concluding remarks of James, the leader of the Council, at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35, 1 Corinthians 8:4-13, Romans 14:13-21, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

" An Introduction To Mark's Gospel" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

This is the first in a series on Mark's account of the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, focusing on the background, theme, purpose, and testimony of those who were changed by the message and compassion of Jesus, both then and now.

The Early Church Fathers (A.D. 100-400) affirm that John Mark, first introduced in the book of Acts as a traveling companion of the Apostle Paul and his associate Barnabas, was the author of the Gospel that bears his name. Acts also notes that Mark, young and immature, abruptly left Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 12:25, Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 6, 2021

Paul and Barnabas did not share the view of the few Jews who believed that circumcision is necessary for the converts. They advocated and argued for Salvation through grace without circumcision. Read further to know the decision and its effect.

Acts 15:22-35 Jerusalem Council’s Decision Circulated 15:22-23 Trustworthy Convoys to Antioch 15:23-29 Four requirements from Converts 15:30-35 Ruling of James on Circulation Acts 15:22-23 Trustworthy Convoys to Antioch. The Apostles decided to communicate the decision of the Jerusalem council ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Methodist

Rich Young Ruler: A Wealthy Man Learned Value Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

Be careful of those you criticize or disagree with; they may be a future fellow worker. Praise God who uses imperfect people.

A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He was blameless. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23, Acts 15:38, Mark 10:21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2023

Satan neither rests nor ceases his wickedness and intrusion into every human institution. We are not ignorant of his schemes. Here we consider Education decay, Satan’s part in Religion, the wedges of Division, and Prayer in Schools.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 2 We will continue the examination of the means Satan uses to bring destruction on people and nations. God says we are not ignorant of how Satan works – {{2Corinthians 2:11 “in order that no advantage be taken of us by Satan, FOR WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Proverbs 22:6, Colossians 2:23, Acts 15:37-39, Revelation 18:4-5, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, Galatians 5:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Dealing With Issues Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

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

DEALING WITH ISSUES: PART 3 Text: Acts 15:22-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: “I firmly determined that my mannerisms and speech in public would always reflect the cheerful certainty of victory – that any pessimism and discouragement I might ever feel would be reserved for my pillow... I adopted a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Methodist