The Deacon and His Work.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Saved to Serve Romans 6: Servants of Righteousness Romans 6:15-23… Servants of whom we obey, 6:16 We were once servants of sin, 6:17 Set free.

Advertisements

Ephesians 1: Previous Studies  Bible Authority  Differences of the Old & New Testaments  Origin of the church.

Phil.4:4 Eph.1: Pet.5:1-4 Rom.12:4 Eph.4:11-16 “Deacon” = diakonos = “waiter; servant; attendant; minister” Romans 15:8 Romans 16:1 John 12:16 Heb.6:10.

Acts 20:28. God is a God of order – I Cor. 14:33, 40 God has set forth order within the world and the church – I Cor. 11:3 Christ is also the head of.

Make Me A Servant Hebrews 6:4-12 Philippians 2:1-5 Matt. 20:24-28 John 13:1-17 Ephesians 4:11-16.

A Deacon is a Servant Acts 6:1-5; I Tim. 3:8-13 By David Turner

“Deacons likewise…” 1Timothy 3:8ff We used eight lessons to prepare us to select and appoint additional Elders. We plan to utilize two to prepare us to.

The Call of the Sunday School Teacher. The Great Commandment 37 Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and.

Epistle to the Philippians Jan 15, 2012 Bob Eckel 1 Phil 1:1-5, Greeting and Prayer  Phil 1:1,2 – NKJV “Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ,

The Appointment of Deacons at Perry Heights. The Scriptures acknowledge the importance and value of deacons. Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ.

The Work And Qualifications Of Deacons Deacons diakonos (dee-ak'-on-os) diakonos (dee-ak'-on-os)  one who executes the commands of another, especially.

Deacons While we consider the organization of the church, we must not overlook the servants who minister, the DEACONS. The word DEACON comes from the.

Servants of God Two Words Used for Servant in NT – Doulos A slave; one who is conscripted into service – Diakonos A servant with a higher degree of freedom.

Christ: The Chief Shepherd of His Church

Part 1. A SHORT CONFESSION OF FAITH IN TWENTY ARTICLES BY JOHN SMYTH 1609 Article 16: The ministers of the church are, not only bishops ("Episcopos"),

 Chooses Servants- Acts 6:2-3, 1Tim 3:10  Has Messengers- 2Cor 8:23  Pays Wages- 2Cor 11:8-9, Phil 4:14-18  Relieves and Enrolls- 1Tim 5:9-10,

Deacons Under appreciated by many. A blessing to the church. –Function. –Fabric.

T HE N EW T ESTAMENT C HURCH D EACONS. I NTRODUCTION Meaning of the term: – General—deacon means “waiter, attendant, servant, minister.” – Derived from.

The Work of Deacons The meaning of the word translated deacon. –According to Young's Analytical Concordance, the Greek word translated deacon is found.

Part Two The Appointment & Work of Deacons. II. Their Qualifications (Cont.). B. Paul’s Words to Timothy (I Tim. 3:8-13). Qualifications for their wives.

1Timothy 3:8-13.  diakonos "one who executes the commands of another, a servant, an attendant, minister" (Thayer). 1Timothy 3:8-13 Philippians 1:1 

“Deacons: The Men Who Serve” 12/03/2006 Dr. Dane Boyles.

I Timothy 3:8-13 Acts 6:1-7.  Evangelists—proclaimers; and the ones who set the church in order  Elders—shepherds who instruct, protect, and direct.

“Set in Order” Maintaining what has been “Set in Order” in the Church Titus 1:5; 1 Timothy 3:8-15.

.  Servant – a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or a personal attendant.  Our concern.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. INTRODUCTION Let us consider the roles and responsibilities God has assigned to the home and the church. In some ways, they.

Class 4 Church Membership

Parable of the faithful Steward

Organization Of The Church

Deacons The Office of a Deacon The Work of a Deacon

Their Work and Their Qualifications

Leadership. Leadership Leadership Ephesians 4:11-16 Everyone doing his part.

Deacons The Office of a Deacon The Work of a Deacon

Fundamentals of the faith

Seeking Natural Church Growth

The Distinction between the Church and Individuals in Serving Others

The Work of Deacons (2) The New Testament Church 2017.

Being Involved Ephesians 4:16.

God’s Ministers “Serving Tables”.

Character Study of Timothy

Deacons The Office of a Deacon The Work of a Deacon

TITLES Three words for elders (1 Pet. 5, Acts 20)

Personal Work: personal evangelism, edification, teaching, benevolence, good works

An important work of the church was not being done

The Work of Deacons The New Testament Church 2017.

Organization of the Church

Presentation prepared by AVA’s Book Publishers

“Follow me.” John 1:43 (ESV). “Follow me.” John 1:43 (ESV)

Leadership Pt. 3 There are other workers in the church that have certain qualities and they are deacons. The qualifications for a deacon are listed.

Reconnect: The Foundations of the Church: Evangelists

Class 6 Church Membership

Qualifications & Responsibilities of Elders (Part 2)

Who is the minister at your church?

“Those who serve well as deacons”

Reconnect: The Foundations of the Church: The Deacons

A Study of Deacons.

What does God expect from Kings Park Community Church to accomplish?

Phil 1:1; Timothy 3:8-13; Acts 6:1-7

The Service Of Deacons What are “deacons”?

Phoebe A Servant of the Church Romans 16:1-2.

Welcome! Bibles and copies of sermons are available Please silence your cell phones Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 AM Worship.

Welcome! Bibles and copies of sermons are available Please silence your cell phones Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 AM Worship.

King of Kings Lord of Lords

Servants, Ministers & Deacons

Church Officers and Services and Meetings of the Church

Chapter 2: Christianity takes root

THE STRENGTH OF SERVANT LEADERS

Organization Of The Church

How to Do Church Many are following different recipes for the work, worship and focus of local churches. Jesus gave us the right recipe, not in the gospel.

Presentation transcript:

The Deacon and His Work

Special use of a generic word

Special use of a generic word Elder Commonly referred to older people. Technical term for those appointed to oversee the local church.

Special use of a generic word Elder Commonly referred to older people. Technical term for those appointed to oversee the local church. DIAKONOS (Deacon) Ordinary word for servant. Technical term for those who serve as deacons.

Deacons Are Not Rulers

Deacons Are Not Rulers A deacon serves, carrying out the command of another.

Deacons Are Not Rulers A deacon serves, carrying out the command of another. Elders are over deacons.

Deacons Are Servants

Deacons Are Servants DIAKONOS “One who executes the commands of another, especially of a master; a sergeant, attendant, minister” (Thayer).

Deacons Are Servants DIAKONOS “One who executes the commands of another, especially of a master; a sergeant, attendant, minister” (Thayer). “let them serve as deacons…” (1 Tim. 3:10).

Deacons Are Servants DIAKONOS “One who executes the commands of another, especially of a master; a sergeant, attendant, minister” (Thayer). “let them serve as deacons…” (1 Tim. 3:10). “For those who have served well as deacons…” (1 Tim. 3:13).

Extent of a Deacon’s Work

Extent of a Deacon’s Work They relieve the elders. Acts 6:1-4

Extent of a Deacon’s Work Primarily of a physical nature: Benevolence Physical needs of members Care for building Prepare for worship Charge of teaching program Bookwork/Treasurer

“For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 1 Timothy 3:13