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  • James Linders avatar

    The Law Of Moses Versus Christianity.

    Contributed by James Linders on Oct 9, 2015
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    Are Christians bound by the Law of Moses? As a result of misinterpretations of God's word, unsubstantiated allegations AND misperceptions that arise from misguided Biblical teachings, the church is MORE divided today than EVER.

    “For it seemed good to the HOLY SPIRIT, AND to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that you ABSTAIN from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be A Conduit Not A Detour Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 4, 2015
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     | 10,264 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

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    The Special Role Of The Laity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2015
     | 5,780 views

    Lay people in the Church, especially women, serve a vital role in spreading the Gospel and building community.

    Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel Both of our readings today are concerned with what the Catechism calls “The Christian Life,” or the moral and virtuous way of life. Paul and Barnabas were traveling through the lands of what is now Turkey and Greece, going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Two Questions About Salvation

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014
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    We are going to be talking about things that happened in what is called “The Great Jerusalem Council.”

    JUL 14 2013PM Two Questions About Salvation Acts 15:1-5 We have just gotten in from Paul’s first missionary journey. For the next three Sunday evenings, including tonight, we are going to be talking about things that happened in what is called “The Great Jerusalem Council.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working Through Conflict

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014
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    Trying to answer the question, “Does a person have to accept the whole law before he can be saved?

    JUL 21 2013 PM Working through Conflict Acts 15:5-22 Last Sunday we found ourselves in the middle of the Great Jerusalem Council. We saw that part one of the meetings was Paul and Barnabas reporting all the good things God had done on the first mission trip. The second meeting involved trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    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

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    Rebuilding The Tabernacle Of David (Praise)

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
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    God dwells in the praises of Israel!

    Thank you Rev. Kirk VanOoteghem Rebuilding the Tabernacle of David (Praise) Acts 15:13-17 Intro to text: In the early church there arose a controversy over Circumcision as commanded in the law of Moses. It was decided that all of the Apostles and church leaders would meet in Jerusalem to discuss ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #1~ Acts 15:18 Still To Come Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 4, 2013
     | 3,738 views

    Today if the Lord be willing, I'm going to talk for a few minutes about coming events on Gods Prophetic calendar and the order their to come in according to the Bible.

    #1~ Acts 15:18 STILL TO COME 6-22-13 Today if the Lord be willing, I'm going to talk for a few minutes about coming events on Gods Prophetic calendar and the order their to come in according to the Bible. -- We'll go as far as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts 15 - Resolving Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 14, 2013
     | 9,437 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Favor Is Required Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 22, 2013
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom Because Of Christ Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 29, 2013
     | 4,182 views

    Because of God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness you are free from 3 things: the letter of the Law, legalism of men, lusts of this world. (Acts 15:22-29)

    Freedom Because of Christ Acts 15:22-29 Introduction Church this morning is a little different; but sometimes different is good -- Sometimes we need to knock the dust and do something new -- The same old becomes a routine; and this morning is def not routine This passage is a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Testimony Vs. Discipleship

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
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     | 3,023 views

    We are not called to be so called CHRISTIAN. We are CALLED to use the AUTHORITY OF CHRIST. To RULE over all CREATIONS. To take Dominion over SATAN! “We are not just CALLED to be SAVED. Rather, we are CHOSEN to PREACH the GOSPEL anytime, anywhere and

    Acts 15:16-17(NKJV) 16 “ ‘After this I WILL RETURN and WILL REBUILD the TABERNACLE of David, which has fallen down; I WILL REBUILD its RUINS, And I WILL SET IT UP; 17 So that the REST of MANKIND may seek the LORD, Even all the GENTILES who are CALLED by My name,’ Says the LORD who ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The L Card

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2013
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     | 3,901 views

    Been slinging the L card about? Be sure you know what it means.

    Heard a preacher today say that the only ones who use the term legalist are the ones under conviction. No, he was not a fighting Fundie. He was a non-denom. I had that handle laid on me many times over the years by people who did not know what it really meant. I had just hit on a problem they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christian Conflict" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 13, 2011
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     | 8,531 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

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    The Law Verses Grace Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,934 views

    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