Sermons on Deacon Selection:

Who Is This

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 9, 2011

The Diciples asked the question, "Who is this?' This message deals with our Lord Jesus, the Father and The Holy Spirit.

"WHO IS THIS/" Mark 4:35-41 MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Walk With Me

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

Challeging people to come along side of you and minister

Text: II Kings 2:9 9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, "Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?" "Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit," Elisha replied. „« Come walk with me I need your hands, I need your mind, For it is almost the End of time, Come walk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courageous Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 27, 2011

In our Quest for God, we sometimes have to go against the flow and stand up for God's words. This takes courage and commitment. It promises a great reward!

1. Doing the right thing: A man dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Think Before You Speak - Sermon Body Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Using the letters T H I N K, we apply biblical truth related to our tongue. God has used this sermon in surprising ways. When I preach it, I use the five fingers of my hand to represent each letter of the alliteration. Some of our members have given feedb

Using the acronym THINK, try to ask these 5 questions before you speak. T – True Is it True? Remember this rule about gossip: “The more interesting it is, the more likely it is to be false.” ILLUS: If I counsel a couple, and listen to only one side and then make my judgment, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:2-4, Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Of Grace Series

Contributed by Peter Watts on Nov 10, 2015

The Psalmist writes this celebratory Psalms as a result of God's Covenant of Grace

Psalms 100 “The Covenant of Grace” When you know the truth about something even when lies are prevalent around you there is a certain confidence you walk in. People can make up all kinds of things to get you to think or act a certain way, but when you know the truth there is a freedom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Stoning Of Stephen Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

The Stoning of Stephen Acts 6:5-15 Today I want us to look at the first deacon, mentioned in chapter 6, Stephen. Stephen’s ministry covered only part of chapter 6, all of chapter 7 and ended with the first two verses of chapter 8. His ministry was brief but extremely powerful! Stephen was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

You're Not The Boss Of Me

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 7, 2013

In the 13th chapter of Hebrews, the writer tells the church to obey the spiritual leaders that God has placed over them.

You’re Not The Boss Of Me Hebrews 13: 17&18 Intro: There was a pastor sitting with his board of deacons and they were discussing the budget for the next year. The subject of the pastors salary came up and there was a discussion about his compensation for the next year. One of the deacons ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Musings Of A Seed Picker 3 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:26-28 about how God has dealt with man in general from a big picture perspective

Text: Acts 17:26-28, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 3, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/26/08, AM A. Opening illustration: maybe the quote from What is a Healthy Church Member re: knowing major biblical themes and storylines of redemption B. Background to passage: Again this is the continuation of Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Supercharged

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2009

A renewed mind finds energy in working because it discerns God’s will, thinks in terms of service, and focuses on the meaning of the Cross.

In 1960, John Kennedy was running for the presidency, and was campaigning near a coal mine in West Virginia. One of the miners put a series of questions to Kennedy: "Is it true that your father is one of the wealthiest men in the world?" Kennedy admitted that this was true. "Well, then, is it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Equipped #6: Lead With Diligence Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 18, 2025

Leadership has always been essential to God’s kingdom work. When Paul lists the “equipment” in God’s workshop, he includes leadership—with this qualifier: take it seriously.

Equipped to Lead Romans 12:8 (NLT) “...If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously…” Introduction Our text for the past few weeks has been Romans 12:6-8 (NLT) In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leading God's Way

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

The right response to God’s call

In a few moments, we are going to ordain and install new deacons and elders in our church. This is a very appropriate passage for this occasion. For this is a first passage in Luke of Jesus calling forth leadership – particular people to follow him in a specific way. And looking at Peter and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace For Every Race

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

There are more people alive today on earth, than have ever died in the history of the world. Yet, there are five undisputable truths for effective evangelism. Will you “arise and go?”

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. GRACE FOR EVERY RACE If you are not a lover of winning the lost, then you probably have not been won by the Lord. God had only one Son and He was a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does Love Have To Do With It

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 11, 2005

This sermon challenges the love we have for God and helps us identify with our purpose in sharing our ministries.

WHAT DOES LOVE HAVE TO DO WITH IT Tina Turner sung a song some years ago, and the title was “What does love have to do with it. “ Jonathan Swift the author of Gulliver’s Travels says “We have just enough religion to make us hate, and not enough religion to make us love one another”. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Does Church Attendance Matter?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 5, 2011

A sermon that encourages church attendance

"Does Church Attendance Matter?" Hebrews 10:25 Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I. It matters because submission to God's Word matters -- "Not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Ii: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010

Many levels of faithfulness are important parts of true discipleship.

Discipleship II: Faithfulness Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 15, 2010 As we consider what it is to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, we must touch on the matter of being faithful in following Him, being faithful in following through on His call on your life, being faithful in walking away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational