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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
To add anything whether it is baptism or good works or whatever it may be as a requirement for salvation is to diminish grace.
“Is It Grace Plus Works?” Acts 15:1-23 Paul and Barnabas had just returned from their first missionary ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:1-23
Denomination: Baptist
The word "catholic" means universal. It means we are open to all humans and open to all Truth.
Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei Today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives us a glimpse of the first ecumenical council, and an important look at the hierarchical structure of the early Catholic Church. Remember that the debate was over circumcision. Some of the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:7-21
Denomination: Catholic
Learn from the Council in Jerusalem. Unite around the essentials. Make concessions in non-essentials. Show love in everything.
We have been looking at troubles and persecutions from without. • Today, we are going to look at problems from within - disagreements among believers. • Christians will quarrel. Nothing wrong with that. If you had never had an argument with a brother or sister, I’m more ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:1-12
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Even in the face of persecution, God still delivers His favor on the church! In 2013, we must stand strong and tall, persevering constantly as we seek God’s favor.
God’s Favor Is Required Acts 15:1-21 Introduction Two weeks ago we defined our purpose for each of us to pray over and consider -- Our purpose is: “Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other” Last week we examined the “how” of accomplishing our ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:1-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Though different and unique, the people of God’s family are united by one Lord, one faith, and one baptism.
Acts 15:1-17 “All One Family” INTRODUCTION There are times when it is rather easy to tell that people are in different groups. For example, it is usually easy to tell a diet/exercise fanatic from a couch potato. We can have a hand inspection and probably tell who’s a blue ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:1-17
Denomination: Lutheran
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
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
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
Scripture: Acts 15:1-19
What if trouble arises in the Church? It is not what if, but more like when.
Trouble in the Church ACTS 15:1-12 I. Decision 15:1-4 A. Men 15:1 B. Method 15:2 C. Messages 15:3-4 II. Demand 15:5-6 A. Demands 15:5 B. Deliberations 15:6 III. Declaration 15:7-12 A. Choice 15:7 B. Comparison 15:8-9 C. Conversion 15:10-12 Introduction Peter had ...read more
The church was at a critical crossroads in it’s history. Would they remain a Jewish sect, or would they embrace the full radical doctrine of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ?
Passage: Acts 15:1-21 Intro: The other day I saw a man polishing the wheels of his car. He was working hard, and the wheel cover he was working on looked very good. 1. but I glanced up at the open drivers side door, where I saw duct tape outlining a hole in the dashboard, other issues. 2. but he ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Exposing the truth of the way of the master
OPENING STORY: “I heard (this story) from a man who works with the down-and-out in Chicago: he stated A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her two-year-old daughter. Through sobs and tears, she told me she had been renting out her daughter – two years ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:1-11
Denomination: Pentecostal
Understand the importance of the Great Commission and how we can actively participate in fulfilling it through our actions and sacrifices.
Have you ever told someone you love them? Maybe your parents, siblings, or even your pet? We say "I love you" a lot, but do we show it? You know, actions speak louder than words. The Bible says the same thing. We show our love for God by obeying His commands. Imagine you're playing a video game, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:4-21
Topics: Evangelism, Discipleship, Baptism, Teachings Of Jesus
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
Denomination: Methodist
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
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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
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