The office of deacon is an important part of that which makes up the local congregation of saints (Philippians 1:1). The qualifications that God requires of the men who do this work are needed for the work to be done well. Just as with the qualifications for elders, we need to take the qualifications for deacons seriously.
**NOTE: We had technical difficulties with the video recording of this lesson. We apologize for not being to publish the video with this lesson. Thank you for your understanding.
No sermons found.
There are many struggles that we humans cannot shake. These struggles surge over us when a similar scenario plays out in our lives or the lives of people close to…
All history of mankind has been about redemption. A Savior is sent and we have sought for Him. We need to be close to Him to be saved. God has…
Self-examinations to a Christian is a determination of progress being made as God expects. God wants us to see what we need to work on and change. God has given…
Christianity is a free will religion (Revelation 22:17). Christianity is based on an invitation that has been extended (John 7:37). Now, the Spirit (The Holy Spirit) and the bride (the…
If Samuel was to obey God and do what was best for all Israel, he had no choice bu to confront Saul with his sin. If was painful because Samuel…
What advice can the Apostle Paul give to you and me? Rejoice and Preach the Gospel of Christ! Paul speaks of rejoicing in Christ as One. Having unity we can…
Think about the Christian men you have known throughout your lifetime, particularly those who are up in years. How many can you name who have consistently walked with God from…
Today, as we look at the last three verses in this section (vv. 15-17), we will see that thanksgiving is to be the result of that which comes from our…
Gratitude is the "natural expression of thanks in response to blessings, protection, or love." Gratitude was a way of life for the Hebrew people. When the experienced good, they thanked…
Like an old coat we take off, we have, as Paul wrote, “put off the old self (lit.“man”) with its evil practices” (v. 9). We replaced this old coat, “old…