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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Work Of Deacons

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
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    The duties, qualifications, rewards of the Deacon.

    The work of a Deacon I Tim. 3:8-13 INTRO.: In God’s Kingdom, spiritual things and the spirit itself are of supreme importance. But, we live in a material world and, from a practical point of view, it is impossible to express ourselves in spiritual words or address spiritual matters without dealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If We Follow Christ, We Grow Larger By Becoming Smaller

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
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    Why we must connect with each other in small groups, as we realize who we are in the Lord.

    Super bowl day deserves a football story - Alumni and fans of UCLA made life miserable for football coach Pepper Rodgers during a season when his team the Bruins got off to a horrible start. Nobody would hang out with him. “My dog was my only true friend” Rodgers said. “I told my wife that every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Are We Here?

    Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003
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    If you are here to glorify God you will be able to love your mate, parents, children or the brethren even when they are not very lovable

    Why are We Here TEXT: Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: 1. Why are We here? 2. It seems as if any time two or more people get together, if they don’t understand why we are here there will be trouble. 3. It is true in the family, on the job. 4. The growth of the early church has been a source of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing Reconciliation (Lesson 3)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003
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    Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

    A. EXPECT OFFENSES 1. Aggressively ministering. What were the Christians doing? “Daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ” (Acts 5:42). 2. Oblivious to problems. Some Christians can be so busy – and diligent – serving Christ that they are unaware ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using Gifts Wisely Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    Ultimately we’re called to service because we’re seeking to follow the steps of our saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many

    Have you ever had one of those really annoying waiters or waitresses that are always there hovering around the table? They’re the ones who come and take your plate almost the second your last mouthful goes in & the cutlery goes down. This can be really annoying because it denies you the chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Passing The Towel Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
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    Service is central to Spiritual development and growth of the Church. A look at Jesus and the early Church supplies a great example of the process for building workers.

    (Open with an illustration: Hold up, one at a time, several kinds of towels and mention their use: paper towel, dish towel, face towel, bath towel and beach towel). The story is told of a young Christian nurse that began working with lepers in India, bathing their wounds and bringing them food ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stephen: His Life & His Love Pt. 3; By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 21, 2004
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    Just because you are following a well marked trail doesn’t mean that whoever made it knew where they were going. Stephen knew who to follow and why. Let’s examine this one man’s Godly example!

    Introduction While living in TN we enjoyed visiting Bays Mt. Wolves, beaver, wild life was abundant. Most of all, there were plenty of Mountain trails. One could walk for miles. There was a sign at the entrance that said, "Marked Trails." Those were the ones we took, however one wise member of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deacons Leading In Church Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005
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    Four lessons to help us better value the ministry of deacons in our church.

    God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading in Church Ministry Acts 6:1-7 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 4 - Service Giving And Mercy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    In this sermon we examine the biblical definition and use of Srvice (or helps), giving and mercy in the spiritual gifts.

    Spiritual Gifts Series Part 4 – “Service, Giving and Mercy” Rev. Bruce A. Shields – First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org I would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The First Controversy In The Church Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    What does a church in action do with problems? How do we handle controversy? By following the example of the early church.

    The First Controversy in the Church A church in action will still have some problems. ILL>>>Perhaps the only way to avoid quarreling with your wife is to let her go her way and you go hers. ILL>>> Sue Martinuk, War had broken out between my roommate and me. We dealt with our anger by not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Church Business Meeting

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
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    Taken from our church’s verse by verse study of the book of Acts, this study covers Acts 6:1-7, the calling of the first deacons. It covers several issues such as the Care of widows, the need for church business meetings and pastoral leadership, as well

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Phone 310-376-7890 Fax 877-248-2998 DAVID M. WILSON, Pastor THE FIRST CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING Acts 6:1-7 Verse 1 GROWTH PANGS In the early history of the church we quickly find a division between those who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 9 - Helps And Administration Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
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    This is the last installment of the Spiritual Gifts Series where we wrap up the gifts with Helps and Administration.

    Spiritual Gifts Series Part 9 – Helps and Administration First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org Welcome to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City. If you are visiting today, please be sure to fill out a visitor card and leave it in the pew after ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Role Of Deacons

    Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jul 29, 2005
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    A look at the biblical role of deacons in the churh

    The First Deacons July 13, 1997 Coy Wylie The Role of Deacons The First Deacons Acts 6:1-7. 1. In a few weeks our church will select, ordain and install some men in our deacon body. As we shall learn from this passage, deacons are a vital asset to any church. As your pastor, I don’t want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Misunderstood

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    How to solve misunderstanding

    Acts 6:1-7 Misunderstood • Bill Smith, a country shopkeeper, went to the city to buy goods. They were sent immediately and reached home before he did. When the boxes were delivered, Mrs. Smith, who was keeping the shop,, uttered a scream, seized a hatchet, and began frantically to open the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    The Helpers That Were Needed And Chosen In The Church Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    This study deals with deacons in the church. It is the eighth sudy in the book of Acts

    The Helpers (Deacons) that were Needed and Chosen Acts 6:1-7 Acts # 08 As we look at this text I am using the term deacon but I am not positive that these men where in fact the first deacons. But I do believe they are a model of what the deacons where. Acts is the model of the early Church so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist