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  • Timon The Accountant.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    A narrative, from the point of view of one of the deacons of the early church, Timon.

    Narrative Acts 6:1-7 22/01/09 Hello! Please come into my office, well it’s not my office, I share it with Nicolas he’s at lunch so take his seat, me? Oh sorry I’m Timon! I guess you are wondering what I am doing with the papyrus and pencil? Accounts, I can be found here most days, doing ...read more

  • Fools For Christ

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 36,612 views

    Genuine Christian servanthood is expressed in sacrificial and exemplary living.

    Title: Fools for Christ Text: I Corinthians 4:1-21 Truth: Genuine Christian servanthood is expressed in sacrificial and exemplary living. Aim: I want the result to be a servant attitude and actions. INTRODUCTION John Woolman was a Quaker who grew up in Pennsylvania in the early eighteenth ...read more

  • Lofty Lord, Live Lips, Long Layby

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    Where do we get the motivation to keep doing what the Lord wants us to do? We affirm that we are called by a God of power, who is able to equip us; He will give us victory eventually even though it may come slowly (Deacon Ordination Sunday).

    This evening two very good football teams will face each other under the dome. The outcome will hinge not only on physical condition and coaching strategy and just plain luck; it will hinge also on motivation. Who really, really wants to win? Who is hungry to win? One of the great personal issues ...read more

  • Devotion And Service Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,747 views

    In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

    Acts Pt4- Devotion and Service Opening Comments P Tony, K Malone, P Mario- challenged us- offerings. Review/Recap Gospel of Luke, Acts- both written by Luke- Luke- living picture of Christ as seen in history Acts- picture of work of HS- Jerusalem/nations. Acts- beginning of the life/mission of the ...read more

  • Devotion And Service Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012
     | 3,372 views

    In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

    Acts Pt5- Devotion and Service 2 Review/Recap When- angel freed the Apostles- he instructed them to- Act 5.20 God is the source of life, Jesus is life itself- (Rom 6.23) Jn 6:35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will ...read more

  • Genuine Servants Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,907 views

    In order to be effective servants helping the church be all that God called it to be, we must be genuine servants. That is to say, we must be serious, sincere, sober and straightforward in our service for Christ.

    Just a few years ago, Larknews.com carried the following fictional piece of satire on its website. In the form of a news release, it reported: Julie and Bob Clark were stunned to receive a letter from their church in July asking them to “participate in the life of the church” ...read more

  • Reaching Out To Non-Christians Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,339 views

    If you should find yourself in a dialogue opportunity with a Muslim, take a long time to listen.

    Thursday of 3rd Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel It’s important from time to time to remind ourselves just how the NT came into existence. First there were stories and lessons communicated orally in gatherings of the followers of Christ–the Church. Different communities treasured stories ...read more

  • Pastor Not Chairman

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 13, 2021
     | 1,886 views

    Not happy with the way your church is going? Let your pastor be a pastor, not the Chairman of the Board or the CEO.

    Topic on LinkedIn - Why Are Churches Run Like a Business When Paul's Model Kept Business and Church Separate? My comment: I believe that God calls pastors and not CEOs. Had the Church kept things simple we would not have the issues to address. Act 6:3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among ...read more

  • God’s Method For Church Growth

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 30, 2022
     | 3,720 views

    In this sermon I want to show you GOD’S METHOD FOR CHURCH GROWTH.

    Please notice, I said God’s Method For Church Growth. Before we get into God’s Method of Church growth let me talk to you about two MAN MADE METHODS FOR CHURCH GROWTH that is being used by liberal churches all over this nation. There are many ideas today about church growth, but some of these ...read more

  • Let Jesus Into The Boat Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2024
     | 415 views

    Both the Law and Jesus had special concern to take care of widows and orphans in the community.

    Saturday of the Second week in Eastertide 2024 Today’s Scriptures have a common purpose to teach us about the organization and functioning of a Church that is in love with Jesus the Savior. If you’ve been following the readings in St. Luke’s Acts of the Apostles, you’ve seen the Pentecost eruption ...read more

  • Looking Forward

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    Funeral sermon for Edward D. Mitchell -- accountant, musician, deacon; age 85

    That classic spiritual writer John Bunyan ends his Pilgrim’s Progress with a triumphant note, saying that after Pilgrim had traveled many miles and fought off many adversaries, when he got to the other side, the angels came out to welcome him. John Bunyan knew that if your lifestyle is that of a ...read more

  • How Does Jesus Organize His Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,682 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus organizes his church into elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Introduction For the past few Sundays we have been studying the topic of the church. I have been preaching a short series of sermons titled, “Jesus Is Building His Church.” We examined the nature of the church, and made distinctions between a true and a false church. Today, I want to examine ...read more

  • Journey Through Acts (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024
     | 766 views

    In Acts 6, problems arise threatening to unravel the close-knit Christian community. This sermon unpacks the situation, the shepherd's response, and the servant's duties.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/23/2017 If you were with us the last couple weeks, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. And a lot has happened in just the first five chapters! From ...read more

  • The Diaconal Call To Service Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2012
     | 3,573 views

    The plan of God for all of us, especially clergy, is a call to service and understanding, not tyranny.

    Solemnity of the Epiphany 2012 Diaconate Vocation Spirit of the Liturgy “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” the Magi said to Herod. It was a straightforward question to the wrong guy. There are times to be subtle and times to be blunt. I recall many years ago when I was a sales ...read more

  • Effective Leaders

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,488 views

    This sermon deals with biblical qualifications for those who desire to be elders and deacons within the church.

    Effective Leaders For Christ 2/28/93 R/87 Text 1 Tim. 3:1-7 1 Sam 16:1-12 John 13:1-17 .ls2 Today we are seeking to ordain on behalf of the entire Presbyterian Church, those men and women that we believe that God has called to serve in ...read more

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