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  • Don Baggett avatar

    Defining The Gospel

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 23, 2008
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    We know the word gospel means good news. Is the good news that Jesus made some sort of down payment for the salvation of sinners, or did He pay it all? That’s the very question that had to be answered in the first century church of Antioch, and that’s t

    The word “gospel” means good news. We know the heart of the gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, but what exactly is the good news about that? Is it that Jesus did what He did as sort of a down payment, and then we have to keep up the installments of our salvation by doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Salvation Equation Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
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    This message continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    We have now reached the very center of the book of Acts, not only in the obvious sense that with 28 chapters, we are halfway through, but also in the sense that this is the turning-point chapter of the book. The Jerusalem council, which we read about today, took place in approximately 49 AD, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Dealing With Disputes Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 14, 2008
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    Whether your dispute is with another believer or with a whole church, there are vital lessons to handling conflict contained in Acts 15. Learn how to find God’s will, keep your integrity, and still be a family.

    Raise your hand if you have ever had a dispute with another Christian. Hopefully we all raised our hands because if we have never had a dispute then we are not really actively plugged into the body life in Jesus. Disputes occur for a number of reasons, some good, some bad. Often disputes come from ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Gospel Crisis

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2008
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    Struggles to understand the truth of the gospel are not new. The early church record reveals how they also faced and overcame crisis moments.

    Acts 15 tells about the Jerusalem council where the church leaders struggled to deal with an issue that was splitting the early church. If we study carefully this account we see several principles for facing and dealing with issues that can help us today. First let’s read some background, then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Conflicts In Church

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 28, 2008
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    The truth of the gospel of Christ comes under attack and the whole church meets to deal with it. What do we learn from this?

    (From Steve Shepherd) ILL.- A very wealthy man was dying and decided to face up to the fact. He called his attorney to his bedside and after telling his wife not to cry, he started to dispose of all his worldly possessions. “I want to leave my Cadillac to my son George.” His wife Bertha ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Wonderful Model Of Love

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
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    After the Jerusalem Council decided to include the Gentiles without their having to become Jews, they needed to communicate that truth to them. The steps they took are a wonderful model of love in the church.

    Passage: Acts 15:22-35 Intro: There he stood, leaning against the lockers. 1. it was “Shorts day” at Wheaton North H.S., and this young man, part of a group we called “greasers” or “hoods” must not have gotten the memo to ignore it. 2. black shoes and socks, white boxers, white t-shirt, but from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    You Are Free Indeed Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006
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    This sermon is about the response that came from the Jerusalem Council.

    The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice. They had been at the center of a great controversy concerning what they need to do to be saved. There were some who had set high requirements for these Gentile converts to Christ. However after much debate and prayer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006
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    The book of Acts teaches us that disagreements in the Body of Christ are normal and it matters for all eternity how you handle them.

    “Fly High” – Acts part 13 On the Lighter Side of Life: Thesis: The book of Acts teaches us that disagreements in the Body of Christ are normal and it matters for all eternity how you handle them. Scripture Text: Acts 15:1-41: 1Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Saints Disagree Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 3, 2007
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    Disagreements among believers don’t have to wreak the church.

    WHEN SAINTS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41, 28-30 (adapted from a message from Steven Shepherd Church of Christ (When Christians Disagree) This title came from a sermon booklet by Dr John R. Church.) INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Where Always Is Heard An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007
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     | 4,777 views

    3 encouragements for Christians

    Where Always Is Heard an Encouraging Word Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 13, 2007 *Encouragement is such a wonderful thing. Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on one good compliment.” (1) *We all need encouragement, and believers, God wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    The Law Verses Grace Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
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    This sermon examines Paul's teaching on the law and grace

    INTRODUCTION * Text = a clash between those who want to strictly follow what they feel is the Law and those who want to abandon that Law and cling to God’s grace regarding salvation - the Covenant of Circumcision (Gen. 17) and Passover requirements (Ex. 12:48-49) * Some believed that the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace On Trial.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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    Grace on trial.. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Dealing with tradition Reading: Acts chapter 15 verse 1-35 Ill: A very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. • Every day before his time of meditation in order to show his devotion, • He put a dish of butter up on the window sill as an offering to God, • One day his cat came in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "Christian Conflict" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 13, 2011
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    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

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    A Model Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014
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    Salvation is through the grace of Jesus Christ. Some people still insist on adding to the plan. They believe things like not only should you accept Jesus, but you need be baptized, or you need to be confirmed, or you need to take the Lord's Supper.

    JUL 28 2013PM A Model of Love Acts 15:22-35 The great decree of salvation issued by the early church should have settled the issue forever. There is no question; salvation is through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. But some people still insist on adding to the plan. They believe things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    How Does The Holy Spirit Guide? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012
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    God's Holy Spirit will help us as we seek to know the right way to live. He uses God's word to help us but we also have to trust that when we act he will show us the right way to go.

    Sermon by Heather Cetrangolo I wonder whether you can think back to when you were in your late teens (this will be more recent for some of us than others)? What dreams did you have for your life? How did you picture your future? What sort of things did you hope to do? And have you done them? Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican