Sermons on desire the office: showing 151-165 of 96,158

The Role Of An Elder

Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 9, 2021

The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

We’re in week number two of a three part message serious where we are looking at the different role’s within the church... Last week we talked about deacons. We saw that deacons are the ultimate example of servants. And that their role is to come along side of the elders and help carry out the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deacons

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Mar 31, 2010

4 points to be considered by the calling Church and the considered Candidate

Deacons I. Their Call * Initiated to fix a problem within the Church * Should be out of necessity, not just because * The desire and grace to serve (not rule) comes from the Lord The call itself comes from the Church * The Church should remember this….trust them, respect them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Have The Office Of A Deacon? A Biblical View

Contributed by Joel Carwile on Mar 27, 2001

Looking at the Office of a deacon from a biblical perspective.

Why Have the Office of a Deacon? A Biblical View 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim 3:13 1 Timothy 3: 8-13 Greek word: diakonos {dee-ak’-on-os} Vine’s Word(s): Deacon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Just The Issues - What If Jesus Ran For Office Series

Contributed by James Blewett on Oct 24, 2012

What if Jesus ran for office? What would that look like? This sermon is not political in nature, does not mention any candidates names or platforms. It takes a hot topic of conversation and turns it into a way to teach about Jesus, by using His I AM sta

So right now you are being inundated with Election talk. There are a ton of commercials, some heated debates, and everything on Facebook from anyone 40 or over has something to do with the election. Of course everything on Twitter from people 20 and younger is making fun of the 40 and over crowd on ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Lenten Catechesis-The Office Of The Keys And Confession Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 22, 2013

A midweek Lenten sermon based on John 20:21-23 that covers the Office of the Keys and Confession from Luther’s Small Catechism. Preached 3/13/2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota

At the beginning of the service, I mentioned that tonight, we were going to be looking at what is perhaps the least known or understood part of the Small Catechism, which is “The Office of the Keys.” When I said that, perhaps some of you were wondering “Did Pastor Martin misplace the keys to his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-23

Denomination: Lutheran

1 Timothy 3 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 7, 2021

Overseers and Deacons

See www.biblemaster.com for more info. 1 Timothy is when Paul was free, II Timothy is when he went back to prison. Sometimes people don’t want to step up as a leader. There was initial reluctance in Moses, awed readiness in Isaiah, skeptical cynicism in Nathanial and eager sincerity in Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Reasons For Desiring To See Jesus Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 8, 2022

Persons desiring to see the Christ were not only at the time of his birth. At and near his death many sought to see Jesus. As we see those around his death, let us examine why they desired to see The Christ.

REASONS FOR DESIRING TO SEE JESUS A few weeks ago, we had a lesson concerning the desire to see The Christ at the time of his birth. Today, let us examine reasons some desired to see The Christ, Jesus, just before the time of his death. Many desired to see him at the feast of Unleavened Bread ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-57, Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questions & Answers About Heaven

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

Several questions that people often ask about death and eternity.

Of Heavenly Things: Biblical Answers to Questions About Heaven Series Questions and Answers About Heaven Nov. 7, 2010 I Is cremation O.K. for a Christian? A Cremation has become more popular, either at the request of the deceased or from the family (with the average funeral running over $6,000, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of An Deacons Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 4, 2021

The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

Sermon: Deacons Series: The Church Slide Introduction Welcome everyone! I’m so glad to be with all of you this morning. I hope that this week was good for you. Today, we’re kicking off a brand new message series entitled, “The Church.” What we’re going to be doing over the next couple of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Beloved Child Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 6, 2022

2 Timothy 1:1-2 shows us several truths about living in God's church today.

Introduction In his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, Herbert Lockyer writes: Infidels and agnostics are usually cowards when the death dew lies cold on their brow. Unprepared to enter eternity, they lose their braggadocio as its gates open to receive them. What fear grips ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Have To Have A Want To.....

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

To get what you need, we need to have a "want to" will to get it. otherwise you may never obtain what ir rightfully yours

You have to have a want to Luke 15:11-32 *In Luke 15 you will see three stories take place.* The 100 sheep, The 10 coins, And here the 2 sons. ~In each of the first two we see that the sheep and coins were looked for till they were found! For they (sheep and coins) were not capable of moral ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Take When I Really Need To Hear From God Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008

2 Kings 7:1, “Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord…” What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God?

Steps to Take when I Really Need to Hear from God Key Verse: 2 Kings 7:1, “Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord…” What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God? Introduction: Throughout the Bible, we read about prophets and other men and women of God who implored their people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

Giving All Diligence

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 25, 2008

This is a word study in sermon form on the word diligence

“GIVE ALL DILIGENCE” Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23) INTRODUCTION: It is important as believers that we understand the clear meaning of the word diligence so that we may know how we should exercise ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Living For God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight the joy, strength, and peace that come from seeking God, trusting in Him, and dwelling in His presence, as illustrated in Psalm 27.

Good morning, church family. I hope this finds you all in good spirits and ready to delve into the Word of God. Today, we're going to be looking at Psalm 27. It's a powerful psalm that speaks to us about the joy of seeking God, the strength of trusting in Him, and the peace that comes from dwelling ...read more

Topics: Desire

Handwriting On The Wall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To explore God's judgment, the importance of repentance, and the consequences of disobedience.

Good morning, Church! Are you all ready to delve into the Word of God today? We're going to take a journey back in time to the Old Testament, specifically to the book of Daniel. Now, y'all remember Daniel, right? He was the guy who got thrown into a lion's den and still came out without a scratch! ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:5-12

Topics: Desire