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Ordinary People--Extraordinary Deeds: Serving God Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on May 5, 2005

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This message is part of a series of sermons that takes a look at how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things empowered by Him. This sermon focuses on Timothy who was used by God even though he was still quite young.

ORDINARY PEOPLE–EXTRAORDINARY DEEDS SERVING GOD Ordination Service 1 Timothy 4:11-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few weeks we have been looking at how God, throughout history, has used ordinary people to do extraordinary deeds 1. I want to continue that series this morning as we take a look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Numbered, Weighed, And Given Away Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2002

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Sermon for Deacon Ordination service; we obsess on things that do not matter and ignore things that do make a difference. Our sin is using holy things for our own pleasure, compounded with a failure to read the signs of the times.

We give too much of ourselves to things that do not last. We give too little of ourselves to things that will endure. It is easy to obsess on things that don’t matter. It is tempting to ignore things that really count. If something does not change that pattern, at the end of the day, we are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Special Servants: Deacons

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 6, 2003

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Appointing Deacons reminds us of the challenges God has given to all of us to follow Christ closely and work for his cause.

God’s Special Servants: Deacons I found this interesting illustration that is appropriate to today’s celebration of our new deacons… **Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire," points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes: He says: These large birds, who fly great distances across ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eldership Installation: Where Quality Matters

Contributed by Chad Martens on Apr 29, 2002

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Sermon on elder installation. Covers the requirements to be an elder, some of the duties of an elder, and the congregations responsibility TO the elders.

Eldership: Where Quality Matters Elder Installation 1 Timothy 3:2-7 A sermon by: Chad Martens, Senior Minister Town and Country Christian Church Cameron, MO INTRODUCTION: Today we have the privilege to be able to set aside 2 of our men and ordain them as elders of Christ’s Church. In preparing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 2 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Calling All Glasses And Gloves

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 15, 2003

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A Pentecost sermon for a service of Baptism, confirmation and Ordination/Installation of Elders.

Calling All Glasses and Gloves I’d like to start today by asking you a question. How can I get the air out of this glass? One of you might suggest sucking the air out with a pump. Of course that would create a vacuum and shatter the glass. Anyone have an idea? Well, how about this? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Whole Secret Of Strength

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003

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Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-30, Hebrews 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Appointed An Apostle

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003

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This message was preached at the ordination of a person into the ministry. It is a challenge to church and pastor.

Appointed an Apostle Mark 3:13-19 Very soon into Jesus’ public ministry he began to gather around him persons who wanted to learn more of his way. Among the many who followed him, there were twelve that he called into a special relationship with him. We often call these the 12 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Brethren

Through The Dust: Deacon Ordination Service

Contributed by Richard Sams on Oct 4, 2002

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Describes the qualties necessary for the ordination of a deacon.

Deacon Ordination Service “Through the Dust” Sept. 29, 2002 AM Worship For the next 28 days you are being asked to join us in prayer and fasting with the sole desire being that God will not just “show up”, but that He will “show off” in McLean County. On September 18th we embarked on a 40 day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Steward Of The House

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

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This is an encouragement to ministers who are laboring in the "field."

Genesis 15:1-2 KJV After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. [2] And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Principles For An Effective Ministry

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jun 7, 2006

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Principles for an effective ministry shared at an Ordination Service.

Derrick, I am honored to be able to give you this charge tonight. And as I thought about what to share w/ you I found myself thinking not simply about tonight but what I would want to hear about Derrick Ronk 10, 15, 20 years down the road? Now there are a number of things I pray I will hear such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"The Shepherd Who Loves The Sheep: Catholic Priesthood”

Contributed by John Sj on Apr 21, 2006

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THIS IS A HOMILY I GAVE DURING MY ORDINATION THANKSGIVING MASS

“Jesus took pity on them because they were like Sheep without shepherd.” Today we ask ourselves what those words mean as we celebrate a birth in the priestly family. What could the Gospel be teaching us about the priesthood in that imagery of the sheep and the shepherd? More so as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic

The Greatest Business

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 25, 2007

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Examine the high calling of being a servant of Jesus Christ.

What is the greatest business in the world? You have probably heard some variation of the story of the three boys who were comparing notes concerning their fathers. One boy (who’s father was a poet)said "My father can write a few words on a paper and get $10,000 for his work." Another boy (who’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Brothers & Sisters

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 30, 2006

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This sermon was used to recognize and appreciate the lay pastors in our congregation.

Thank God For Brothers & Sisters GNLCC 10/29/06 2 Samuel 23:8-23 Romans 16:1-16 Today we have set aside a Sunday to remember the work of our Lay Pastors. The Bible says give honor to whom honor is due. They are certainly worthy of our honor. They have been true team players. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not About Power

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2008

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For deacon ordination at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: deacons are to be humble, secure, and serving, and thus to coach the whole church in Kingdom ways.

Power is what the world knows. You cannot live in the metro DC area without seeing that power is everything for this world. The power of a position in the government, where you can order people around like pawns on a chessboard. The power of access to huge sums of money, so that shopping sprees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ordenando Un Diacono

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Feb 25, 2007

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Un bosquejo que se puede usar para desarrollar el sermón para la ordenación de un Diacono.

Un bosquejo que se puede usar para desarrollar el sermón para la ordenación de un Diacono. El diacono es llamado a ser: 1. Siervo de la iglesia a. Hechos 6:1-7 b. Mateo 20:25-28 2. Proclamador del evangelio a. Estefan - Hechos 6:8-10 b. Felipe – Hechos 8:5-6 3. Modelo para los demás a. 1ª de ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

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