Sermons on Acts 6:1-7:

How The Holy Spirit Develops Essential Traits Within Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit furnishes leaders with problem-solving abilities without bogging them down in daily palavers. "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. We will give our attention to prayer and the

How the Holy Spirit Develops You Into a Leader (Acts 6:2-8) The Spirit of God led the disciples to avoid getting bogged down in micro-management when they were led to say, "It is not wise for us to devote our energies to waiting on tables, but we will devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Stephen's Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal a

Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal and spiritual aspects of their lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Progress Is Facilitated With God Directed Delegation Of Responsibilities 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ministries.

1. Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? Quote; Poor delegation leads to jealousy, mistrust and ineffectiveness. Example: In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Faith Triumphs Over Prejudice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed al

1. Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed all that much in 2000 years. People ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Faith Triumphs Over Priestism 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism.

1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism. Priestism is a faulty notion that only certain people are qualified to act as mediators between God and man. Some ministers become so proud of their positions that they use them as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scripturally Called Deacon

Contributed by Lee Graham on Oct 18, 2000

THE SCRIPTURELY CALLED DEACON Text: Acts 6:1-6; 1 Tim.

THE SCRIPTURELY CALLED DEACON Text: Acts 6:1-6; 1 Tim.3:8-13 I. WHAT CHRIST HAS ESTABLISHED˜Acts 6:1-7 A. The Church B. The Congregation II. WHAT THE CHURCH EXPRESSED˜Acts 6:1 A. The Controversy B. The Council C. The Correction III. WHAT CHRISTIANS SHOULD EXPECT˜1 Tim 3:8-13 A. From the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

The Complications Of Multiplication Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000

How to handle problems in the church.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 12 “The Complications of Multiplication.” Acts 6:1-7 Together we have been tracing the history of the early church, we have seen how the church was going, growing, and glowing. At no other time in Christian history has the church of Jesus Christ been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Partnering In Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 8, 2001

God moves in mighty ways when we partner in prayer

PARTNERING IN PRAYER Selected Passages from Acts October 31, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Out Of The Blue! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

Last week we had the word painting of the ’blue and yellow’. So due to popular demand – we will focus some attention on how to differentiate between the two.

OUT OF THE BLUE! Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION Move over ‘Rob Tucker Challenge’ – make room for the ‘Dave Lansdown Off-road Comp’. You see yesterday I had the privilege of not only taking out the coveted prize, but also inaugurating what will be THE annual Off-road comp! Some of you may know the saying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Weapon O F Prayer Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

The most powerful force in the earth is prayer, It is as omnipotent as God Because nothing is impossible to God Therefore nothing is beyond the reach of prayer.

Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; There are all kinds of prayer, there is a prayer to fit each particular situation or condition. There is public prayer- Private prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Acts 6:4, Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Leaderhsip That Makes A Difference"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Many people who serve in positions of leadership only hold a position and never make a difference. Things and people remain the same during their tenure and time is lost that can never again be retrieved. God help us all to be leaders that make a differ

"LEADERSHIP THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE" Dr. Dennis Deese, Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 6:1-8 Many people who serve in positions of leadership only hold a position and never make a difference. Things and people remain the same during their tenure and time is lost that can never again be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002

This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Stuff

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002

one of a series in the book of Acts

The right stuff - the wrong way We have the right stuff 10 years/Win Arn in Marquette MI about the Christian church movement. I went with some LSCC Elders and listened and learned. He said the Christian Church movement was ideally suited to reach American culture for Jesus and it should be able ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8, Ezekiel 34:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Vital Signs

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 19, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text that reveals the six vital ministries of the church.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to work for health and vitality in our local congregation. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray at the altar rail and commit themselves to working for even greater vitality in our church. Visual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan