Sermons on Wives Of Deacons:

The Deacon And The Drunkard

Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 29, 2001

Based on the Pharisee and the publican, this sermon urges us to not judge but find our righteousness in God’s eyes.

"The Deacon and the Drunkard" Luke 18:9-14 October 28th, 2001 Robert Warren Luke 18:9-14: To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Outline for Deacon ordination service

Intro As we come here today to ordain Brother E.J. Fowler as a deacon in our church. I believe it is important that we take a look at what the office of deacon entails. People so often today truly don’t know the role of the deacon in the local church and don’t understand the guiding principles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Charge To Deacons

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 7, 2009

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

Denomination: Baptist

A Deacon Ordination

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 19, 2006

Used at the ordination of Warren Kellum as deacon of our church.

The word “deacon” means servant. Nothing fancy. Nothing extra-ordinary. A deacon is a servant. Now believe it or not, that can lead to some confusion. Because when a group of people calls someone to be their servant, they begin to take the attitude that while the servant serves, they are to sit and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Deacon?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2006

Join us in examining the Biblical role of a deacon.

Today we elect four men to serve our church in the office of deacon. Before we participate in this election, I want to lead you in examining the question, what is a deacon? That is an important question for a church to answer. However, it is difficult to get a comprehensive answer because the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Charge To Deacons

Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010

I wrote this sermon for the ordination of a deacon at my church.

INTRODUCTION: (Ordination of Glen Colby) This evening is a special night for me, not just for the Colby family. First of all, it is my first opportunity to be involved in an ordination ceremony. Next, when I was growing up the deacons at my church were some of my heroes. These men were such ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2008

Ordination message for a Deacon at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Deacon Ordination - Chad Dopson January 13, 2008 Introduction (Have Lisa come up to the pulpit with me.) This morning is a very special morning in the life of Chad and Michelle, and for our church. Today Chad takes a tremendous step in the ministry to His Lord by becoming a Deacon here at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Deacons

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011

Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of A Deacon Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 10, 2013

The Sanhedrin’s reaction to the Gospel is pretty typical for those who reject it, but the boldness displayed by Stephen is something WE must learn from!

The Death of a Deacon Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Open your bible to Acts 7 … put a finger or something at Genesis 12 also Recap: - Stephen (the first deacon) has been seized by the Sanhedrin - He is brought before them to answer the charges of blasphemy (no proof needed) - The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Deacons Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

The office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help in order to fulfill their preaching mission.

Tonight’s passage is about the birth of the idea of having deacons. This was the birth of a whole new level of ministry in the church. What we need to note is that the office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of A Deacon

Contributed by Ric Veal on Sep 7, 2019

Let's look at the model role of a servant of God! Stephen is a great example!

The Role of the Deacon Acts 6: 1-7 1. The Condition of the Church (6:1) A. The multiplication (6:1a) growth; Acts 2:41, 47b; 4:4; 5:14 B. The murmuring (6:1b) complaint; overlooked widows . Satan started with persecution (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Deacon Stephen Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020

The Freedmen on those days had secretly plotted against Stephen. They induced men and stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes. They came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council. They also set up false witnesses against Stephen. Truth triumphs.

Acts 6:8-15 Deacon Stephen 6:08-10 Spirit Filled Stephen 6:11-14 Seized Stephen 6:15 Shining Stephen Acts 6:08-10 Spirit Filled Stephen Now, St. Luke turns to project an individual, named Stephen, who has improved in his Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 13, 2025

Based on Acts 6:1-7 - Outlines 3 reasons for the need for deacons in the church.

DEACON ORDINATION Acts 6:1-7 FBCF – 1/12/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE Peyton – Testimony ACTS 6:1-7 – This passage of Scripture is generally considered the first instance in which a group of men was selected to help w/ the ministry functions of the church. As we come to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Phoebe The Deaconess Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Phoebe was a deaconess in a town about 8 miles from Corinth. She was likely a wealthy widow, and like Lydia was able to travel because of her independence and resources. Such women have been key people in the progress of the church all through history.

In May of 1972 deacons from Baptist churches throughout Virginia gathered for a special conference dealing with the work of the deacon. The leader noted a number of women in the crowd. He welcomed them as wives of the deacons. He was quickly set straight when it was pointed out to him that they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16