Bible Study

Acts 6:1-7 THE REASON FOR THE BAPTIST DEACON Intro: This is a very serious time in our church. In a few weeks we are going to be selecting four new Deacons to serve this congregation. In preparation for that time, we are going to spend the next few Sunday evenings considering the office and responsibility … Continue reading “The Reason For The Baptist Deacon – Acts 6:1-7 – Bible study”

Acts 6:3; 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BAPTIST DEACON Intro: This is the second in a series of messages designed to teach us about the office of the Baptist Deacon. There will be two more sermons in this series leading up to our Deacon election in just a few weeks. I hope you … Continue reading “The Requirements Of The Baptist Deacon – Acts 6:3 – Bible study”

Acts 6:7; 1 Tim. 3:13 THE REWARDS OF THE BAPTIST DEACON Intro: We have spent the past few weeks considering the office of the Deacon. A moment of recap might be in order here. We talked about the Reason for the office, Acts 6:1-7. The office of Deacon was created because the church needed men … Continue reading “The Rewards Of The Baptist Deacon – Acts 6:7 – Bible study”

It is always an exciting time when a church ordains new Deacons. It signals that the church is growing and wants to expand her influence and effectiveness in the work of the Kingdom of God. Of course, Deacons can be a blessing, or they can be a curse depending upon how they see themselves and … Continue reading “The Relationships Of The Baptist Deacon – Acts 6:1-7 – Bible study”

Acts 6:1-8 and 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THE QUALITIES OF A BIBLICAL DEACON Intro: There are two offices in the church that have the distinction of requiring ordination. One is that of Pastor and the other is the office of the Deacon. Tonight, we have gathered in this place to set aside a Christian Brother for … Continue reading “The Qualities Of A Biblical Deacon – Acts 6:1-8 – Bible study”

Acts 7:47-49 HOW TO PRACTICE THE PRESENCE OF GOD Intro: Ill. God is not an absentee landlord! He doesn’t save us and then leave us here to do the best we can. Many feel that God does just that! He saves us and then He shoves us out into the world. They think that maybe … Continue reading “How To Practice The Presence Of God – Acts 7:47-49 – Bible study”

Acts 7:51-60 DEATH VALLEY STRATEGIES Intro: Beginning at Acts 6:8 through the close of this chapter, Luke records the ministry and death of Stephen. Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to be the first Deacons of the early church. He was a man filled with the Holy Ghost. He was a man God … Continue reading “Death Valley Strategies – Acts 7:51-60 – Bible study”

Acts 9:1-6 HOW TO KNOW THE WILL OF GOD Intro: If you were to have a face to face encounter with the Lord Jesus, and could ask Him any question you wanted, what would that question be? I suppose you would have to think long and hard about what you would ask Him, but I … Continue reading “How To Know The Will Of God – Acts 9:1-6 – Bible study”

Acts 9:1-9 THE MAJESTY OF SAVING GRACE Intro: Without question, one of the greatest Christians who ever lived was a man by the name of Paul. Paul suffered for the cause of Christ. He abandoned a life of luxury and prestige to preach the Gospel of grace. He walked away from friends, family and fortune … Continue reading “The Majesty Of Saving Grace – Acts 9:1-9 – Bible study”

Acts 9:1-6; 10-16 CAN GOD REALLY USE YOUR LIFE? Intro: Every time I read this story, I stand amazed at the great grace of God. I see the Lord take this man Saul, save him by grace, and transform him into the great Apostle to the Gentiles and I realize that there is hope for … Continue reading “Can God Really Use Your Life? – Acts 9:1-16 – Bible study”