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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Ongoing series concerning questions
Sermon Series: ¡§Questioning the Faith¡¨ Sermon #12 ¡§Fasting and its Purpose¡¨ Text: Matthew 6:16-18 OPENING JOKE: ¡§FASTING Conference¡¨ In a Church bulletin the following words were printed: "The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer conference includes meals." QUESTION: There are many ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This message explores and attempts to dispell some myths regarding what a pastor should be about the ministry of doing.
(Opened with the "MeChurch" video - available from SermonSpice.com) Everyone has their own idea of what church should look like. What church should be like. How church should minister to their needs and the needs of those around them. So from time to time it is important to ask, what is the ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 18:19-23
Denomination: Wesleyan
An ordination or service sermon.
THE ORDER OF THE TOWEL Mark 10:45 INTRODUCTION One old cliche says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It doesn’t have to be true, but all too often it is. We have read this text before. Can we give it a second look? Perhaps it doesn’t need interpretation as much as ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:45
Denomination: Baptist
A sermon preached at a Deacon Ordination prior to laying hands on the one being ordained.
The early church was experiencing phenomenal growth, marvelous miracles, pulsating power, and unlimited blessings. Then, right in the middle of this success story, dissension arose. The Greek speaking widows were being neglected in favor of the Hebrew speaking widows. The Apostles said that they ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
A sermon examining what God expects from an elder.
Biblical Expectations Of An Elder Titus 1:5-9 Thom Rainer president of LifeWay Christian stores recently asked a few hundred laypersons to write down what they desired of a pastor. He shares some of the top responses that he received: People desire a Pastor who possessed love of congregation, they ...read more
Scripture: Titus 1:5-9
Marriage is a divine institution that must be built on God’s foundation to succeed.
GOD'S BLUEPRINT FOR MARRIAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:18-24 "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him... Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Ephesians 5:22-33, Proverbs 18:22, 1 Peter 3:7, Malachi 2:14-16, Matthew 19:4-6 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Assembly Of God
It is not without purpose that the Lord gave us the ordinances of the church. Communion offers us a special time to refocus the inner man.
Title: Communion: A Time to Refocus Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 Date: February 19, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. Revival & Communion A. The Table is spread 1. What were your thoughts? 2. Will you stay? B. Every communion ought to bring personal revival 1. Jesus said, “do this ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Deacon Ordination
ACTS 6:1-7 ; 1 TIMOTHY 3:8-13 “THE MINISTRY OF DEACONS” A) A little boy just got saved and sat on a bench next to an old man who looked upset. * The little boy said to the man, “Sir, do you need to get saved?” * The man was startled and said abruptly, “I’ll tell you, I’ve been a Deacon in this ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Good sermon for ordination or installation service
Introduction: New minister & Wife-Mother story Let’s look @ someone who did get/accept the call READ/PRAY Proposition Statement: When God calls you to a task… I. Don’t let the size of the task paralyze you (vs. 1-4) A. The Death of Moses 1. Hard Act to follow (All that Moses did) 2. ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9
Study of 3 levels of "diakonos" = deacons / servants in the Scriptures. Can be used for ordination. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.
A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchFullOfDeacons.html It’s a shame that if I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, somebody would say, "I know, Jerry’s and Jeremy’s." The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. Some don’t know who their deacons are. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:1-6
This sermon briefly examines the qualifications and duties of elders and deacons serving the congregation.
Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Deacon. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Charge preached at a deacon ordination from Jesus’ teaching on leadership in Matthew 20:25-28
Text: Matt 20:25-28, Title: Charge to the Deacons, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/6/09, PM A. Opening illustration: A Church called a new pastor at 60 years of age. His first sermon was 15 minutes long. Kinda short but fine for the folks. The next week he preached for 20 minutes. That was Ok, too. But the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28
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
A message that precedes multiple baptisms.
TODAY IS A DAY OF BAPTISM. - We will be baptizing - Several people into the body of Christ AND SO TODAY’S MESSAGE - Is all about baptism - And the change it brings about - In the new Christian’s heart FOR INSTANCE, - Let’s take Al Johnson. - In his 50’s, he received Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Denomination: *other
This meditation is designed to come just before the regular morning message.
Lord’s Supper Service (before message) As we prepare to come to the Lord’s table, we should recognize it as a time of celebration. We celebrate what Jesus has done for us in dying for our sins. So we give thanks to Christ for His gift to us. It’s a time for the church body to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29
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