Sermons on Gevurot 6:4:

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

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Mar 15, 2001

A deacon ordination / installation service. Add your own sermon.

Deacon Ordination Service [Name of Deacon Candidate], this morning you stand before God and this church as having been duly elected [or appointed] to the office of deacon. You are a man that God has chosen to serve His Church as a spiritual leader and example of the believers. This office is not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Church Complaining" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This sermon shows how the early church dealt with a problem in its fellowship.

THE CHURCH COMPLAINING Text-Acts 6:1-7 "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily mintration. Then the twelve called the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Servanthood

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

A very practical study on the necessity of servanthood, what servanthood is and is not, and the qualities of a Christian servant-leader.

Christian Servanthood I. Being a servant is necessary for the believer and for Christian leadership. Matthew 20:20-28 20 Then the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with her sons. She knelt respectfully to ask a favor. 21 "What is your request?" he asked.She replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ministry Of The Deacon

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

What scripture says about the role of deacon.

THE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON TEXT: ACTS 6;1-6, I TIMOTHY 3:8-13 Introduction Let’s begin with a question. Is the deacon ministry necessary and valid in today’s church? A fellow pastor in another state said that he didn’t have deacons in his church and would not permit the church to ordain any ...read more

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

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

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

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

The Book Of Acts, Part 9- A Few Good Men; Seven Servants Made A Difference Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

When we pick up our study of the Early Church in Acts 6, it is thriving and growing. They are having unprecedented success. •External persecution has only made the Church stronger. •We learned at the end of chapter five that after being beaten for thei

A Few Good Men Seven Servants Who Made a Difference Acts 6:1-7 One of the great classics of Western literature is Edward Gibbon’s The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. It races the history of the decline of the Roman Empire over a thousand year period, from the second century to the final ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Human Resource And Diversity Issues In The Early Church

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on May 6, 2006

Apostolic church faced human resource issues. Apostles needed to delegate authority so could concentrate on primary calling to pray and preach.

Introduction Running a church sometimes just takes common sense. Real problems arise in the Church just like any other institution, however, through prayer, cooperation within the Body of Christ, and some thought even the most complex problems can be solved. Today’s reading from Acts 6:1-7 deals ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Bringing Cause From Chaos

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

God is not the author of chaos but he can take even our chaos and bring His great cause from it.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------- BRINGING CAUSE FROM CHAOS. ACTS 6:1-8 A. This is the first place that there was trouble in the church. There was commotion, confusion, disorder . They say that a church should never have any disorder in it. That may be so but there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Deacons

Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jul 29, 2005

A look at the biblical role of deacons in the churh

The First Deacons July 13, 1997 Coy Wylie The Role of Deacons The First Deacons Acts 6:1-7. 1. In a few weeks our church will select, ordain and install some men in our deacon body. As we shall learn from this passage, deacons are a vital asset to any church. As your pastor, I don’t want you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational