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  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The First Deacons

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
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    Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

    THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Potential Of Problems Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 24, 2011
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    The prototype of today’s deacons is found in our passage. It is an account of men being set aside by the Holy Spirit and the Jerusalem Church to resolve a fellowship problem.

    ACTS 6: 1-7 THE POTENTIAL OF PROBLEMS [1Timothy 3:3-16] The prototype of today’s deacons is found in our passage for this evening. It is an account of men being set aside by the Holy Spirit and the Jerusalem Church to resolve a fellowship problem. The Church had been expanding in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Mission Possible Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 12, 2011
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    The Church grows as each of us does their part. The Church can team up with Bible Colleges to help the ministry of the Word spread.

    Mission Possible Eph 4/Acts 6:1ff The Church grows when each of us does their part. What is the purpose of the Church? Survey says: To win souls. But if that is all we are to do then we are selling the Church short. 1. The Church is to Build (Eph 4) a. In order to build they need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is A Deacon Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 22, 2011
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    There are many misconceptions about the ministry of a deacon. This is a brief outline summarizing the role of deacons in the early Church. These should be guidelines for the 21st century deacons.

    In the original language, the word, Deacon, means Servant The title itself, is as descriptive as any job description could be. In the Bible, words have meanings and the word "deacon" means servant. Here is how the word has been defined in its various forms: "Diakoneo and its derivatives, as their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011
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    The early church’s response to an internal problem teaches the contemporary church some valuable lessons.

    * The dramatic growth of the early church: last count (4:4) around 5,000 men (probably around 20,000 total) * Such growth led to a “good” problem: many more needed to be ministered to than there were people to minister * The 12 did not have the ability to both effectively deliver the Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “using The Office Of Deacon Well”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 9, 2010
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    What are the qualities a church should look for in a Deacon?

    We read here about the election of the first Deacons. In verse 1 we are told of a situation that demanded attention. Part of the congregation was being neglected. The Greek speaking Jews in the early church believed that the Aramaic speaking Jews were receiving all of the attention of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting Tables Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
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     | 10,453 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    [2] Isn’t it nice to be served? You know, when you go to a nice restaurant and you have a great waiter that really takes care of you? Makes you feel good to be served. I went to a restraint once with my family and they had the best wait staff you could imagine. [Napkin in the lap ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servants In The Church

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
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     | 5,276 views

    Deacons are called to serve the church.

    Servants in the Church Acts 6:1-7 THE SETTING: The church is experiencing “growing pains” THE PROBLEM: Pastors taking on secondary tasks In other words, the pastors (apostles) needed to delegate acts of ministry to other people. In those days, as the number of the disciples was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Challenge Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,743 views

    The church can turn its problems into opportunities for growth if it meets needs by mobilizing people so the leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the word.

    Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Gene Escoe avatar

    A Charge To Deacons

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010
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    I wrote this sermon for the ordination of a deacon at my church.

    INTRODUCTION: (Ordination of Glen Colby) This evening is a special night for me, not just for the Colby family. First of all, it is my first opportunity to be involved in an ordination ceremony. Next, when I was growing up the deacons at my church were some of my heroes. These men were such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of The Spirit Part 6 Holy Spirit Series Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on May 19, 2010
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     | 4,703 views

    How we can move into more of what God wants for us as Christians.

    People of the Spirit Holy Spirit part 6 JCC 16.05.10 am Acts 6 1-5 This came at a time when the church was growing rapidly V2 the twelve summoned a multitude of believers A dispute arose Hellenists: Jews born in foreign lands and speaking Greek Complaints about the distribution of alms However ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Growing Church With Growing Pains (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 14, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 59,774 views

    A sermon examining the potential problems that may arise when a church expereinces growth.

    A GROWING CHURCH WITH GROWING PAINS (Part 3) Acts 6:1-7 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, January 21st, 2026) I have a close friend who owns a small business; over the last few years his company has grown from a dream to a very successful operation. However, he would tell you that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Concerns Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 15, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    As the church grows, there will inevitably be problems among people. How does the early church deal with these issues as they arise and what can today’s church learn in how to deal with these “growing concerns” in a way that will glorify God?

    Growing Concerns Handle Growing Concerns with Discernment (Acts 6:1-2) Handle Growing Concerns by Delegating (Acts 6:3-6) Delegate to those who are of good reputation Delegate to those who are full of the Spirit Delegate to those who are wise Handling Growing Concerns in a godly way Produces ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    The High Calling Of Deacons-Part 1

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
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    The role of deacons

    I. The purpose of having Deacons. (vs. 1-2,4) 1. To minister to the physical needs of the church. (vs. 1-2b) A. The word “deacon” comes from the Greek word “diakonos” which carries the idea of serving as a helper, or servant/ B. The early church in Jerusalem did not need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Two Things A Preacher Must Do!

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014
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     | 4,589 views

    A look at what a Minister of the Gospels Priorities SHOULD Be!

    But we will continue to devote ourselves steadfastly to prayer and the ministry of the Word. (Acts 6:4 Amp) This is one of the key verses in the Bible to help a novice minister be a successful tool for the Master. Preaching has nothing to do with popularity, titles, or position. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal