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  • Richard McNair avatar

    The First Controversy In The Church Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,750 views

    What does a church in action do with problems? How do we handle controversy? By following the example of the early church.

    The First Controversy in the Church A church in action will still have some problems. ILL>>>Perhaps the only way to avoid quarreling with your wife is to let her go her way and you go hers. ILL>>> Sue Martinuk, War had broken out between my roommate and me. We dealt with our anger by not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Become A Spiritual Leader (Acts - Part 12) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,295 views

    Four Keys to Effective Spiritual Leadership...

    How to become a spiritual leader Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 12 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 30, 2003 Acts 6:1-7 FOUR KEYS TO EFFECTIVE SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP 1. Realize your Purpose. ¡§Day after day, in the temple courts and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Using Gifts Wisely Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,839 views

    Ultimately we’re called to service because we’re seeking to follow the steps of our saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many

    Have you ever had one of those really annoying waiters or waitresses that are always there hovering around the table? They’re the ones who come and take your plate almost the second your last mouthful goes in & the cutlery goes down. This can be really annoying because it denies you the chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Passing The Towel Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,731 views

    Service is central to Spiritual development and growth of the Church. A look at Jesus and the early Church supplies a great example of the process for building workers.

    (Open with an illustration: Hold up, one at a time, several kinds of towels and mention their use: paper towel, dish towel, face towel, bath towel and beach towel). The story is told of a young Christian nurse that began working with lepers in India, bathing their wounds and bringing them food ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stephen: His Life & His Love; Pt 1 By Dr. Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 7, 2004
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     | 1,412 views

    While in seminary, I was asked, "What is the best translation of the New Testament?" I replied, "My Grandmother." Today Stephen serves as our best example of the qualities of a servant. Let’s examine them together!

    Introduction I. I was standing in the hall following Chapel at Seminary and was asked by a fellow student, what I thought was the best translation of the New Testament was, I replied, "My Grandmother..." Surprised my friend continued his questioning by returning with, "I didn’t know your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Church Full Of Deacons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,186 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles To Live By

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006
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     | 1,854 views

    The apostles were faced with a new problem, but they applied Biblical principles to solve it. It may have been new ground, but are the problems we face ever really new?

    13 Principles from Acts 6:1-7 for responding to problems that arise. 1) Wherever people gather, there will be trouble. V1 -predictable trouble based on transient nature of the group Il) Fisticuffs on the Sunday a classmate from seminary candidated at a church. Il) Easter Egg hunt, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Conviction

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006
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     | 4,543 views

    What does the conviction of the Holy Spirit look like? What are some of the responses, and how can we recognize rejection. And in the face fo rejection, what should we do?

    Passage: Acts 6:8-15 Intro: Truth can have a broad impact, even when not specifically intended by the speaker. 1. it’s a fine thing when we are in line with the truth, and a painful thing when we are not. Il) “The Problem of Pain”, by C.S. Lewsish “Someone has said, ‘Pain plants the flag of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Take The Good Problems

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,569 views

    We can solve conflict.

    TAKE THE GOOD PROBLEMS Acts 6.1-7 S: Leadership C: Conflict Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN SOLVE CONFLICT. KW: Stages Type: Inductive I. DISCERNMENT (1) II. DECISIVENESS (2-3) III. DELEGATION (4-5) IV. DIVIDENDS (6-7) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that problems do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Role Of Deacons

    Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 97 ratings
     | 15,936 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Misunderstood

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    How to solve misunderstanding

    Acts 6:1-7 Misunderstood • Bill Smith, a country shopkeeper, went to the city to buy goods. They were sent immediately and reached home before he did. When the boxes were delivered, Mrs. Smith, who was keeping the shop,, uttered a scream, seized a hatchet, and began frantically to open the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    The Helpers That Were Needed And Chosen In The Church Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    This study deals with deacons in the church. It is the eighth sudy in the book of Acts

    The Helpers (Deacons) that were Needed and Chosen Acts 6:1-7 Acts # 08 As we look at this text I am using the term deacon but I am not positive that these men where in fact the first deacons. But I do believe they are a model of what the deacons where. Acts is the model of the early Church so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,472 views

    Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

    Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,423 views

    This sermon focuses on the basics of salvation

    Last week at the close of our service led by our youth a drama called Heaven and Hell was portrayed. In the blink of a eye an accident propelled one girl to heaven and one to hell. Two close friends separated forever- Never to see or talk to one another again. This morning where do you stand. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Jealousy In The World Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,725 views

    Jealousy in the world

    Acts 6:8, "And Stephen, full of faith[a] and power, did great wonders and signs among the people." The key words here are full of faith and power. Stephen was a man moved by the Spirit’s leading to perform the miracles and signs that God wanted to do; too testify to His ministry through ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible