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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Jerusalem Council Sermons Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 24, 2022
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    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
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    ‘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

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    Problem Solving In The Savior's Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 24, 2018
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    Every church will face problems. How can we overcome them? 1. Beware of misguided convictions (vs. 1-5). 2. Seek wise counsel (vs. 2; 5-9). 3. Consider the right questions (vs. 10). 4. Reaffirm our core beliefs (vs. 9-11).

    Problem Solving in the Savior's Church The Book of Acts - Part 49 Acts 15:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 20, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *George Mallone told about a psychologist who spoke at a pastor's conference, and he decided to do a little experiment. Every time he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    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
     | 12,413 views

    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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    Work And Pray Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2016
     | 5,065 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

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    The Life Of Paul Part Vi Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 31, 2016
     | 5,263 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

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    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

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    Who Can Join Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 17, 2017
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     | 5,377 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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    Dealing With Issues Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024
     | 1,018 views

    We must be sure that we are in God’s will and not our own.

    Dealing with Issues Part 1 Text: Acts 15:1-12 Introduction 1. Over the past 27 years of ministry, I’ve learned a lot of lessons, and some of them were hard lessons. One of the most important lessons has to do with problems within the church. I’ve tried the just ignore it and it will go away and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church Determines That Unity Is The Way! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 17, 2024
     | 745 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Necessity Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 12, 2024
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     | 1,702 views

    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

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Necesidad Del Espíritu Santo

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 21, 2024
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     | 1,198 views

    El mensaje explora siete maneras en que la iglesia debe ser fortalecida por el Espíritu Santo. Se identifica la consecuencia de no tener este empoderamiento y se llama a los creyentes a ser llenos del Espíritu de acuerdo con Efesios 5:18.

    Introducción ¿Alguna vez has sentido que no tienes lo necesario para vivir la vida cristiana? ¿Alguna vez te has sentido abrumado por los desafíos de la vida? ¿Qué haces cuando sientes que las circunstancias te presionan con una fuerza casi irresistible? Tal vez nunca ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "we Can't Save Ourselves"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 22, 2024
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     | 1,426 views

    A sermon about Law versus Grace.

    “We Can’t Save Ourselves” Genesis 17:1-2, 9-15 Acts 15:1-21 Good Christian people, with the best of intentions, have been having disagreements from the very beginning. Sometimes, a dispute can lead to new insight and understanding. It happens in marriage. Most of us have heard marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist