Sermons on Acts 15:17-21: showing 31-45 of 91

Disciples Overcome Differences Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 13, 2021

Churches are composed of people from every perspective, heritage, and history. The diversity of people in each church leads to conflicting views on everything.

Acts of Discipleship Disciples Overcome Differences Acts 15:1-18 Introduction Dr. Debra Dupree wrote, “Anytime two people come together, there are likely to be differences in their beliefs, expectations, attitudes, concerns, hopes, and values.” In every group of people that we have been a part ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of Moses Versus Christianity.

Contributed by James Linders on Oct 9, 2015

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

Scripture: Acts 15:19-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

James, The Brother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 6, 2003

With the discovery of the James Ossuary and its arrival in Toronto, we’ve decided to crack open James. This is a biographical sermon about the man

Saint James – Who Was This Man? January 5th 2003 Acts 15:1-35, 21:17-26 The Ossuary Back in October, this amazing and almost unbelievable discovery came to light. A French scientist/historian had made the discovery of an ossuary with the inscription “James son of Joseph, brother of Jesus” on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35, Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: *other

Growing Pains

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

Salvation is by grace through faith alone.

Growing Pains Acts 15:1-2,5-21 Primary Purpose: To emphasize the importance of the early church doctrine that salvation is by grace through faith alone. Acts 15 takes us to a time of great growing pains in the church. I call them growing pains because the church was for the first time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Legalism And Grace

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 9, 2003

Where the law cannot save, Grace can

Legalism and grace. Acts 15. 08/18/02 On the first missionary journey of Paul there were attacks on his body. Satan thought with enough stoning with enough beating with rods, he would quit the ministry. None of these stopped this great man of God, so the Devil was going to have to go back ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Exercising Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 22, 2003

This sermon deals with learning how to apply God’s word to our everyday lives

Exercising James 1:22, Acts 15:20, Rom 14:19, 21, Ecc 6:7 November 13, 2003 I. Today I want to look at the sixth way to get into God s word. We ve talked about Hear, Read, Study, Memorize, and Meditate. If you remember that drawing that we did of the hand, the palm is Apply. A. You need to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Acts 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Never The Same Again

Contributed by Kevin Mullins on Jun 3, 2004

God is intent on His church being a church of change and when we are not obedient he will accomplish that change by any means necessary

Never The Same Again Acts 15:4-19 Read the text--I want to talk to you one more time about change-- Specifically about this idea of our ability to relate to and engage the culture that we are a part of— As far as I can see it there are a couple of kinds of churches- Book of Revelation does a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-19, 1 Kings 19:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolving Conflicts By God's Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2003

Conflicts can be resolved when people are willing to avoid defining the other party as incorrigible. Even though all people have a sinful nature, Spirit led individuals are able to find unity, peace and harmony through the mutuality of our shared union in

How to Resolve or Prevent Conflicts (Acts 15:1-35) Conflicts, like the one in Acts 15, often occur because of differences of perspectives. Some people viewed the will of God differently because of their personal, cultural or religious conditioning. Resolving conflicts should always begin by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefit Of Godly Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2003

Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater total effect than the sum of several individual’s efforts. Without elders, the church can easily be led astray by one person’s agenda, per

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Issues Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

The point is we can avoid issues within the church if we live our lives according to the Bible.

DEALING WITH ISSUES: PART 2 Text: Acts 15:13-21 Introduction 1. Last week we started talking about dealing with issues within the church. Today we are going to see how the leadership of the early church came to their decision, and how it gives us a blueprint on how to deal with issues ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Restoration Of The Tabernacle Of David Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 21, 2024

The tabernacle of David was pitched in the city of Jerusalem on a mountain named Zion. Mount Zion in Jerusalem was where God's presence was. All of Zion was in Jerusalem but not all of Jerusalem was in Zion.

Topic: THE RESTORATION OF THE TABERNACLE OF DAVID 1.OBJECTIVES is to understand; i. What is meant by "the tabernacle of David.” ii. When it will be restored. iii. How it will be restored. iv. How this restoration relates to you and me KEY VERSES: (Acts 15:15-17) "After this I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:15-17

God's Favorite House Part 1: The Tabernacle Of David Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002

God had a favorite house; The house of Praise and worhsip built by David

God’s favorite house!!! Part 1 the tabernacle of David Acts 15:16 After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: Acts 15:17 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The First Board Meeting Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon explians and illustrates why Christians should become all things to all people so that by all possible means we might save some.

The First Board Meeting July 28, 2002 Acts 15:1-35 Intro: A. [None Survived, from the book, "God Has Never Failed Me, But He’s Sure Scared Me to Death a Few Times" by Stan Toler] There was a family who decided to move to the country. They bought a ranch and made plans to raise cattle. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35, Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Marks Of Christian Maturity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

We need to be Mature Christians!

"MARKS OF CHRISTIAN MATURITY" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 15:1- 35 God has recorded for us what I believe to be one of the most critical moments in the history of the church. The exciting thing about it is that while it begins with dissension (15:1-2) it ends with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Jerusalem Council Sermons Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 24, 2022

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

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist