SERMON SPOTLIGHT * 1/23/22
On Sunday, in an effort to stir you up by way of reminder and prepare you for our Family Meeting next Sunday night, we decided to seize the moment to be reminded how Scripture speaks to Deacons and the biblical office they hold. Below is an outline summary of the sermon for your further study and deeper reflection.
SERIES: Hopeful: The Book of Acts
TEXT: Acts 6:1-7
TITLE: We Are Deacon Dependent
PREACHER: Derek Overstreet
BIG IDEA: Deacons are unique and vital expressions of God’s wisdom, goodness, and care for His church.
POINTS:
1. Deacons Exist to Serve the Pastors
2. Deacons Serve the Pastors by Serving the People
3. Deacons are Difference Makers in Our Gospel Mission
QUOTES:
Alexander Strauch - “Church shepherds must radically insist on a schedule that affirms the spiritual priorities of prayer and the ministry of God’s Word. The deacons of the church, also, need to fix these priorities firmly in their minds.”
Sovereign Grace Church Deacon Policy - “Deacons are men uniquely called and qualified by God to serve the pastors by serving the people. They do this in various ways and with delegated authority and responsibility from their pastors. This ensures there are no unserved people and no unmet needs in the church while at the same time ensuring the pastors can govern the church and devote themselves to the ministry of the Word and prayer.”
ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURE:
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 13:17 - Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
APPLICATION:
Join us the evening of Sunday, January 30th (RSVP HERE) as we install Scott Mcleod and Bob Rabe as deacons. It will be a marker in the life of our church as well as a celebration of God’s wisdom and goodness toward us through these men.