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  • Douglas Duvall avatar

    Trouble In The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Dec 3, 2006
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     | 6,156 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Critical Crossroads

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Church Conflict Resolution Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,728 views

    When God brought the Gentiles in it was a major hurdle for some of the Jewish Christians. How did they deal with the divisive fall out? How can we practice what God taught them?

    We really need to review where we’ve been to appreciate where we are in Acts 15. Here it is in a nutshell. Just before he ascended back to heaven, Jesus commissioned the apostles to wait in Jerusalem for power from God to accomplish the witnessing work of bringing the gospel to the whole world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    When Christians Disagree - Part One Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    Principles for dealing with doctrinal disagreements

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 15:1-35 TITLE: WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE – PART ONE” INTRODUCTION: A. Benjamin Franklin: “Many a long dispute may be thus abridged: ‘It is so; it is not so.’ ‘It is so; it is not so.’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be Completely Irreligious (And Completely Pleasing To God) Acts - 24 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    How to be less religious and more spiritual...

    How to be completely irreligious (and completely pleasing to God) Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 24 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 29, 2003 Acts 15:1-35 re•li•gion: ri-’li-j&n, from Latin religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Council At Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,704 views

    At the first Council of teh Church, held in Jerusalem it was affirmed that the preaching of the gospel brings freedom because the gospel is all about the grace of God, the freely given forgiveness won by Christ on the cross.

    What are we on about as a Church? How do we decide what’s central to our life together? What is there that we must have if we’re to be a truly Christian Church? What are the guiding principles that govern our life together? They’re the sorts of questions that arise out of today’s passage from ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Country Club To Church: The Mission

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    Tired of the church being more like a Country Club than the Body of Christ. Here is a 1st century conflict that parallels a 21st Century conflict. This sermon will help the congregation break the mold of this false vision for a Church.

    COUNTRY CLUB TO CHURCH: THE MISSION THEME: FUNCTIONING AS A CHURCH WITH THE OUTSIDER IN MIND. TEXT: ACTS 15:1-11 While I was at Hartsville Pike church of Christ, one of the church members invited me along on a weekday morning to pay golf at the private Gaylord Springs Country club. Rick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Difference Makers Settle Differences Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,846 views

    There will always be disputes as long as there is sin in the world. How we handle them tells how God has influenced us.

    Difference Makers Settle differences Acts 15 We live in a world that is full of disputes, whether it be about politics, religion, sports, there will always be disputes. We live in a world of dispute and debate. It’s everywhere: at home, at work, in politics, and even in the church! In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

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

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2017
     | 11,676 views

    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
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,447 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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    Issues Arising In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 30, 2013
     | 4,789 views

    THE PASSAGE WE HAVE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE THAT DEALS WITH CONFLICTS THAT RISE UP IN THE CHURCH. IN FACT CONFLICTS OCCUR ON A REGULAR BASIS. SOME OF THE CONFLICTS ARE SMALL, AND EASILY RESOLVED, OFTEN INVOLVING ONLY A COUPLE OF PEOPLE, OVER A MINOR IS

    ISSUES ARISING IN THE CHURCH The Do’s and Don’ts of conflict Acts 15:1-19 Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." 2 This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christian Conflict" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,532 views

    People are always hurt when believers disagree to the point of fighting among themselves. I imagine the vast majority of you understand what I'm talking about • you've may have been a part of a painful split • Or some other form of church infighting.

    Christian conflicts Date: September 11, 2011 Scripture: Acts 15:1-41, Matthew 18:15-16 Introduction: We come to our journey in the book of Acts were we see some Christian differences. • The Jerusalem Council. “Doctrinal” • Paul and Barnabas dispute with John Mark. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Jesus Plus Nothing Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    Christianity is all about a relationship with Jesus, and it is purely by grace. Its end is not salvation but fellowship with God.

    If someone were to walk up to you and ask you out of the blue, “How can I be saved?” what would you say? • Would you know how to answer him? What is the one thing that you would tell him? • You need to know. Your answer will determine where he spends ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Be A Conduit Not A Detour Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,435 views

    We should do our best to lead others to Christ and not around him.

    Be A Conduit Not A Detour Text: Acts 15:1-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently, I was having a phone conversation with my brother, and he was telling me about a detour to get to his house. He told me that when I come to his house, rather than turning where I normally turn and cross a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Can I Also Be Included?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,531 views

    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