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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Accused Before The Council Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 14, 2018
     | 3,580 views

    Having been betrayed, arrested, and taken to the home of the high priest, Jesus then faced preposterous allegations. Finally admitting that He was the Son of God, the council voted to codemn Jesus for blasphemy.

    Accused before the Council Mark 14: 53-65 Jesus has now been betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane and is led away to stand trial before the Sanhedrin. Our text deals with the mock trial, standing before the council of the Pharisees. John’s gospel records that Jesus stood before Annas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Before The Council Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 16, 2016
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     | 8,246 views

    The religious trial of Jesus in Luke 22:63-71 shows us the charge against Jesus.

    Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to an illegal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ordination Or Installation Service Charge To The Church

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2018
     | 4,474 views

    A brief (15 min) challenge to the local church to be considerate of their pastor

    Ordination Charge to Church October 27, 2018 Main Idea: Based upon my experience with the people of Riverview Community Church, I think they have an awful lot together. So my challenge to you is to stay on track by continuing the Biblical attitudes that you have toward your pastors. But it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stephen Brought Before A Council Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 20, 2017
     | 8,812 views

    Stephen, who was the first of seven men chosen for the office of deacon, had a strong faith by which he was enabled to do extraordinary things. Those who are full of faith are full of power, because, by faith the power of God is engaged for us.

    December 30, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Stephen Brought Before a Council (6:8-15) Acts 6.8-15 (KJV) 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 9 Then there arose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parting Councils Lesson 14 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024
     | 153 views

    The first indication and fruit of the new life?

    1. What is always presented as the first indication and fruit of the new life? Love (v. 1; cf. 1 John 2:10-11). 2. What is one important way of manifesting the love of Christ? Being gracious to others (v. 2). 3. What is another characteristic of true Christian love? Kindness to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit Guides The Church

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2018
     | 2,521 views

    The Council was critical to the defense of the faith and the worldwide evangelical effort that was already beginning. It was truly a work of the Holy Spirit.

    Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The words of Jesus today are so poignant that most of us have probably memorized them sometime in our lives. A yoke is the implement an ox or other draft animal wears between head and body. Slaves might be made to wear such ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Church The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 20, 2012
     | 2,811 views

    The Council Fathers made much use of Paul's theology of the Church in writing the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church, and it points us outward to a starving world.

    Monday of 29th Week in Course 2012 Vatican II Documents The occurrence of the Letter to the Ephesians in our Lectionary right at the beginning of the year of faith, in which have begun to study Lumen Gentium, is quite providential. Here in chapter 2 of the letter, St. Paul makes a subtle change ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Good Shepherd And Church Unity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2013
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     | 4,617 views

    The Council Fathers recognize the obstacles to human unity, and the key to bringing humans together under the leadership of the Good Shepherd.

    Monday of 4th Week in Easter 2013 The Good Shepherd The prophet Isaiah complained, with the voice of God, “all we like sheep have gone astray.” This was truly said of the Hebrew people, and their Jewish descendants. Every time God rescued them from the results of their own bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Who Can Join Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 17, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,846 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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    State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jan 25, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    This sermon is directly intended for the Wakelee congregation. Feel free to use what may be applicable to your congregation.

    “State of the Church Address” Colossians 3:12-17 Wakelee United Methodist Church Pastor Greg Buchner January 25, 2004 Purpose: As 2004 begins, we need to celebrate what we’ve accomplished, admit there are challenges that we face, and decide, in light of our mission statement, our response to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Knowing The Will Of God #5 - Through Council Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 4,096 views

    Be caerful where you turn to for advice concerning God’s will for your life.

    Knowing the Will of God #5 – Through Council 17th February 2008 am Proverbs 24:6 a. Council should come from a godly source – Proverbs 25:19 When seeking God’s will for your life who do you turn to? I can tell you that there are certain people you should avoid like the plague. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy And Hope: A Personal Encounter With Christ In The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2012
     | 2,843 views

    The Constitution on the Church in the Modern World gives us a kind of charter for the substance of the New Evangelization.

    Monday of 34th Week in Course 2012 Documents of Vatican II: Gaudium et Spes The redeemed pictured in John’s Revelation stand in the Father’s house on Mount Zion, that is the heavenly mountain, and they are with the Lamb, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. What are they doing for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jerusalem Lifted Up Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 1, 2012
     | 3,740 views

    The Council envisioned a humanity integrated, not split apart, and entirely in the image of Christ

    Monday of First Week in Advent 2012 Gaudium et Spes When Roman general Titus stood on Mount Scopus in March of the year 70 AD, and looked toward the rebel city of Jerusalem, he learned by experience what many before him had known. Like Sennacherib and Nebuchadnezzar, Antiochus and Herod, he saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Understanding The Church Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,734 views

    A Foundation Series Bible Study. The church is Christ’s body and is made up of members with different functions. REVISION EXERCISES and TEST included.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Paul/Timothy In Galatia To Deliver Council's Decrees Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2017
     | 5,231 views

    Paul’s return trip to southern Galatia appears to have been much less eventful than his first visit. But the only incident of any significance on which Luke comments is the addition of Timothy to the missionary team.

    January 16, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Title: Paul/Timothy in S. Galatia To Deliver Council's Decrees (16:1-5) Scripture (Acts 16:1-5; KJV) 1 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist