Podcasts about Acts 15

In Week 9 of our welcomed. series, we encounter a surprising moment in the life of the early church. As Paul and Barnabas prepare for their next missionary journey, a sharp disagreement leads them to part ways. Rather than hindering the mission of God, however, this conflict becomes another example of how Jesus builds and advances His Church.Acts 15:36–41 reminds us that faithful Christians can hold differing convictions while remaining united around a common mission. Through different personalities, perspectives, passions, priorities, and even problems, Jesus continues to accomplish His purposes. The church was never meant to be a collection of identical people—it is a diverse family brought together by the gospel and sent out for the glory of Christ.Join us as we explore how the welcome of Jesus enables us to pursue unity without demanding uniformity and to remain committed to the mission of God even when we disagree.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.orgConnect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity!Instagram: @integrity_churchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Lord, Open My Lips is a daily devotional produced by Fr. Josh Fink and John Caddell in association with All Souls Church in Lexington, South Carolina. New devotionals are available every day. More information can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allsoulslex.org/dailyprayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Original music is composed and recorded by John Caddell. Our liturgy is based on "Family Prayer" from the Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Lord, Open My Lips is a daily devotional produced by Fr. Josh Fink and John Caddell in association with All Souls Church in Lexington, South Carolina. New devotionals are available every day. More information can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allsoulslex.org/dailyprayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Original music is composed and recorded by John Caddell. Our liturgy is based on "Family Prayer" from the Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Lord, Open My Lips is a daily devotional produced by Fr. Josh Fink and John Caddell in association with All Souls Church in Lexington, South Carolina. New devotionals are available every day. More information can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allsoulslex.org/dailyprayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Original music is composed and recorded by John Caddell. Our liturgy is based on "Family Prayer" from the Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Can church conflict actually be a good thing? In this week's Midweek Move, we dig into Acts 15 — one of the most defining moments in the early church — where a fight over salvation itself forced the apostles to clarify what the Gospel really is. Carlos Renfroe and Dallas Mora sit down to unpack the Jerusalem Council, explain why Jewish believers were adding circumcision to the requirements for salvation, and explore why cultural identity and spiritual identity are not the same thing. Plus — the moment Paul and Barnabas went separate ways over John Mark, and why that "split" may have been exactly what God intended to double the mission. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro: Can you add things to salvation? 0:28 — Welcome to the Midweek Move 0:49 — Pastor Scott on sabbath — a word to leaders: take a break 1:21 — Series update: finishing Acts with Carlos Renfroe 1:55 — The early church wasn't conflict-free either 2:49 — What is actually happening in Acts 15? 3:22 — Jews, Gentiles, and a clash of cultural identity 4:10 — Acts 15:1–2 (ESV) — "Unless you are circumcised, you cannot be saved" 4:28 — Why did Jewish believers feel they needed to add the Law to salvation? 6:19 — Faith, comfort, or control? The three reasons we add to the Gospel 7:43 — Circumcision as a marker of covenant identity — going back to Abraham 8:29 — When controlling the gates of heaven means controlling people 9:27 — Is this your faith being challenged, or just your comfort? 10:00 — The youth room story: discomfort vs. spiritual resistance 11:00 — Spiritual complacency is the enemy of growth 12:05 — Acts 15:19–20 — What the Jerusalem Council actually decided 13:09 — What the four restrictions were (and what they weren't) 14:05 — Acts 15:36–38 — Paul and Barnabas plan to revisit the churches 15:01 — The John Mark problem: why Paul said no 15:59 — Is this a church split? What actually happened 16:36 — God used their disagreement to cover more ground, faster 17:40 — Personal example: conflict with a spiritual father doesn't mean it's over 18:29 — Stay on mission — what matters is where your eyes are fixed 19:31 — Closing: Romans 10:9 — what salvation actually requires 20:05 — Connect with The Healing Place | thpshreveport.com | 8957 Kingston Rd, Shreveport, LA

This week we talk clams, grads, waterfalls, birthdays and of course Acts 15:36-16:6. Our main discussion is about the cost of living on mission and why it's worth it.

In Week 8 of our Welcomed. series, we examine one of the most pivotal moments in the early church as believers wrestle with a foundational question: Is the grace of Jesus truly enough?In Acts 15:1–35, the apostles confront attempts to add requirements to the gospel and affirm the life-changing truth that salvation comes through grace alone. The welcome of Jesus is not earned through religious performance, cultural conformity, or personal achievement—it is received through faith in Christ. Yet the gospel doesn't stop there. The same grace that welcomes us into God's family also transforms the way we live with and love one another.Join us as we discover how the welcome of Jesus calls us to live securely under God's grace and faithfully from God's grace, finding freedom in Christ while learning to love others with humility, sacrifice, and unity.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.orgConnect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity!Instagram: @integrity_churchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron preaches this main point: The reward of a life on mission is worth everything you have to give.

Acts: Acts 15:36-16:5 Jim Roden May 31, 2025 Journey Church Tucson

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Just because something looks like the right thing to do, just because all the circumstances point that way, just because one's own desires affirm the move, and just because everyone else urges it as the sensible thing to do, it does not necessarily follow that it is the will of God.  The important question to ask is, “Lord, what do You want me to do?”   Your great desire ought to be to know His will.  Your great delight will be to do His will.  Your great danger is to refuse His will.   The truth about God's will is that guidance is promised.  God wants you to know His will for your life.  He will make it known to you, if you are willing to fully surrender your life to Jesus Christ. Now, it may sound simplistic, but the will of God for you is Jesus, just Jesus.  Jesus is the head of the church, and the church is the body.  What is the will of my body? My head.  Who is my head? Jesus. What is the will of the church of the body of believers? Jesus, the head of the church.  The will of God for your life is Jesus.  He is your Lord.  Know Him, know the will of God. Here are three principles about the will of God: • The will of God is for your welfare.  It is not something you have to do; it is something you get to do.   • The will of God will never take you where the power of God and the grace of God cannot enable and keep you. • You are free to choose.  God will never force His will upon you.  You are free to choose His will.  You are not free not to choose.  You have to make a choice.  When you say, “Well, I just won't choose anything.” You just made a choice.  You are free to choose, you are not free to choose the consequences of your choice.  You make a choice and the choice chooses the consequences for you.   Click on the link below to hear a message on how you can know the will of God for your life.   This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

In Acts 15:22–35, we see how the early church responded when conflict and confusion threatened unity among believers. Rather than allowing division to grow, the apostles, elders, and church leaders came together to seek God's wisdom, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, and communicate their decisions clearly to the church.This passage provides a biblical model for addressing problems in a way that honors Christ and strengthens His people.

Acts 15:12-22 "Godly Wisdom in Action"  Pastor Wes Holland, preaching

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This week we talk Saw movies, Laser Tag, Glow Parties, and of course, Acts 15:1-35. Our main discussion is about how faith in the Gospel alone is what unites God's people together.

Pastor Joe's Sunday morning sermon entitled, “A Kingdom Bigger Than Us”. This sermon covers Acts 15:12-21.To learn more about CCPV, visit us on our…Website: www.ccpomonavalley.comInstagram: @calvarychapelpomonavalleyFacebook: @ccpomonavalleyYouTube: @CalvaryChapelPomonaValleyFind us on the Church Center App!

Acts: Acts 15:1-35 Tyler Hurst May 31, 2025 Journey Church Tucson

Acts 15 records the Jerusalem Council's ruling on Gentile believers, circumcision, and the Torah. This episode walks through the dispute, James's use of Amos, the four prohibitions, and why “Moses is read every Sabbath” matters for discipleship today. Show Notes:We explore how the apostles affirmed salvation by grace while providing a practical on-ramp to fellowship for Gentiles. Topics: the party of the Pharisees (15:5), Peter's testimony, the Apostolic Decree's four prohibitions, and Acts 15:21 as the roadmap for ongoing instruction and growth. Scripture Highlights (4–6):Acts 15:1–21; Amos 9:11–12 (cited in Acts 15); Genesis 17:10–14; Leviticus 17–18; Matthew 5:17–19; 1 Corinthians 5:8 Takeaway (one sentence):Acts 15 upholds salvation by grace and a Torah-shaped path of discipleship for all believers.

Is the Torah an unbearable yoke? In this episode, we examine Acts 15:10 and the Jerusalem Council to discover what Peter was really addressing. Was the issue Torah obedience—or salvation by works? Scriptures referenced include Acts 15:1–21, Acts 13:38–39, Deuteronomy 30:11, Psalm 19:7–10, Psalm 119:97, Luke 1:5–6, and James 1:25. Salvation comes through the grace of the Lord Yeshua, while obedience remains an important part of discipleship and faithful living.#UnbearableYoke #119Ministries

Erik Jones discusses Acts 15:19-21, Christian Standard Bible—“Therefore, in my judgment, we should not cause difficulties for those among the Gentiles who turn to God, but instead we should write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from eating anything that has been strangled, and from blood. For since ancient times, Moses has had those who proclaim him in every city, and every Sabbath day he is read aloud in the synagogues.”

The council in Jerusalem confirmed the truth of the gospel that we are saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that this salvation is applied to us through faith in him. A pure gospel is the power to save, the joy of our hearts, the unity of the church, and the message for the world. We owe our lives to the Holy Spirit's work in this council to keep the gospel pure. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron preaches this main point: Faith in the Gospel alone is what unites God's people together.

For many years we have heard so much about a new world order. And with the war in Iran, and the attacks on Israel leading the headlines in our news media, there is talk, once again, from the politicians about a new world order. Well, it is not a new world order. It is the old disorder that has been in the world, and will be in the world, until Jesus comes.  We have been astounded as we have seen the upheavals that are occurring everywhere, even in our own country.  A country that once stood for liberty is now driving head long toward socialism.  There is more and more disorder.  The reason why we cannot make a cosmos out of this chaos is what C. S. Lewis said, “You can't make a good omelet out of bad eggs.” And the more we stir, the more we try to arrange things, it seems like the worse we get. And all of us have the idea in these last days that we are looking into the muzzle of a loaded cannon. But behind it all is Almighty God. And so, we need to understand this, because if we don't understand it, we can get very discouraged.  Click on the link below to hear a message on how the Bible tells us that there are four things that are out of place in this world, and until those four things get in place, this world will never come to order.  First, The bride is out of place. That is the Church, she belongs with the Bridegroom.  Second, The owner is out of place, the Jew.  They belong in their land.  All of the land promised to them by God. The third thing is, Satan is out of place, because the criminal belongs in prison. The fourth, and most important thing, is that the King is not on His throne.  The Lord Jesus is coming again, and He will sit on His throne.  Then, when all of that happens, that is when you are going to have a new world order, when the King is on His throne. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Paul publicly rebuked Peter to his face in one of the most shocking confrontations in the New Testament — but what really happened at Antioch? In this livestream, we examine Galatians 2:11–14, the dispute between Peter and Paul, the role of Barnabas, the Jerusalem Council, and the growing Jew-Gentile controversy in the early church. Did Peter compromise the gospel, or have Christians misunderstood this passage for centuries? That You May Know Him, Episode 300. Galatians, Part 5.

Pastor Keith's Sunday morning sermon entitled, “Is Grace Not Enough?”. This sermon covers Acts 15:1-11.To learn more about CCPV, visit us on our…Website: www.ccpomonavalley.comInstagram: @calvarychapelpomonavalleyFacebook: @ccpomonavalleyYouTube: @CalvaryChapelPomonaValleyFind us on the Church Center App!

Weekly Message from Maranatha Church of Jacksonville. Find out more at maranathajax.com

Acts 15:36-41 Download

One of the greatest things about being a Christian is knowing that God's plan will always prevail.  Amen?  What is sad about this knowledge is that the lost people I know do not have this comfort.  They either have been told about God and rejected Him, or they simply do not know Him.   The Holy Spirit always has His way in the end.  He does not force His will, He does not coerce.  He remains invisible, inaudible, but infinite, inescapable, and infallible, guiding all things to work out His sovereign will.  This is something that should fill us with joy and praise for God.   When everything seems to be going wrong, when truth seems to always be playing with a handicap, when the right seems to be outmaneuvered by the wrong, when misguided men have somehow seemingly been able to destroy or disrupt that which was of God, we need to remember that the Holy Spirit is at work and all things will work out to His sovereign will.  The Holy Spirit never loses, never fails, and never deviates from His purpose.  His will always prevails in the end.   The battle between God and Satan is not a battle of equals. It is a battle between the Creator, and the created.  Satan was created by God, and he will be destroyed by God.  Satan is absolutely no match for the almighty power of God.   Click on the link below to hear a message about God's plan for both the Gentiles and the Jews.  How God is visiting “the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name.” This is why we should feel anxious to share the Word of God. Right now, there are people of every color, every race, and of every nation who need to hear the Word of God.    What does God do with that Word? He is calling out a people for His name.  Not everyone who hears believes the Word. Not everyone accepts the good news of Jesus Christ. But of those who hear, God calls out a people for His name.  This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Acts 15:1-11 "The Essence of the Gospel"  Pastor Wes Holland, preaching.

If this is the question you ask yourself at the end of each day, then I have some really good news for you.  That good news is, Your Salvation is by grace, not works.  God's provision is that salvation is granted to us by our faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.   God tells us in His word, over and over again, in plain and simple words that “No, you have not been good enough.  Not today, or any other day of your entire life.  Not even close.”  In fact, I would not bet on the best 15 minutes of my life to get me into heaven, because it won't. The truth is, no matter who you are, no matter how good your intentions are, you cannot be good enough to stand before God as righteous.  The Apostle Paul couldn't.  Peter couldn't.  Abraham couldn't.  Billy Graham couldn't, and the Pope most certainly couldn't.  Nobody, not one of the great heroes of the Bible, and not one of the religious leaders of today, could stand on their works as justification for their salvation.   But God does not leave you with just the statement that your works are as filthy rags before His Holiness.  The good news proclaimed in His word is that Jesus Christ, God's Son, has done all the work for your salvation.  Now, all you have to do is believe on Him, confess and repent of your sins, and accept God's gracious gift of eternal life.  That is all there is to it.  It is so simple, it is difficult.  It is difficult because most people can't believe it is that simple.  It is simple because God did the difficult part.  Don't believe for an instant that your salvation came easily and without great sacrifice.  God choose His only begotten Son to die on the cross for you as payment for your sin, and so that your salvation might be simple.   Click on the link below to hear a message on the gospel truth that salvation is by God's grace and not works. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Rev. Walt Marcum

Rev. Walt Marcum

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

Acts 15:1-35 Download

Lord, Open My Lips is a daily devotional produced by Fr. Josh Fink and John Caddell in association with All Souls Church in Lexington, South Carolina. New devotionals are available every day. More information can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠allsoulslex.org/dailyprayer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Original music is composed and recorded by John Caddell. Our liturgy is based on "Family Prayer" from the Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

Jeff Tacklind's message on Acts 15 for our series on Acts

Rev. Walt Marcum

Rev. Walt Marcum

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As we closed out chapter 2 of our Acts series, we spent looking at the fruit of the early church. Healthy trees produce fruit. We see God working in us that we too can produce fruit.For more information visit ChristCommunity.life

What did the apostles actually require of Gentile believers in Acts 15? This teaching examines the Apostolic Decree as an introduction to Torah, showing how the four prohibitions connect to holiness, idolatry, sexual morality, and the food laws.We also consider whether these commands were temporary or intended for all believers, and why Acts 15:21 matters so much for understanding the apostles' expectations.Scriptures: Acts 15:19-21; Acts 15:28-29; Acts 21:25; Leviticus 17:10-14; Leviticus 18:1-30; 1 Corinthians 10:18-22Takeaway: The Apostolic Decree was not a minimal end point, but a gracious starting point for Gentile believers turning to God. As believers hear Moses proclaimed, they are expected to grow in holiness and obedience.

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❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Deuteronomy23–24;Psalm91;Acts15 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org