“Deacon” Defined:
1 Peter 4:7-11
Acts 6:1-7
Characteristics of Christ’s example:
1] He delights in God
Psalm 40:6-8
John 4:31-34
2] He has love
John 13:1,34-35
3] He has humility
Philippians 2:5-8
4] He is faithful
John 17:1-4
Luke 16:10-12
The power of service is the Holy Spirit
1 Peter 4:10 “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (NIV)
John 20: 1-18
Galatians 6:6-10
Galatians 6:1-5
Galatians 5:25
The Holy Spirit is…
1)
2) a Spirit of Testimony/Witness
Acts 1:4-8
3) the power of prayer
4) a Spirit of knowledge
John 14:15-18,25-26
5) a Spirit of guidance
Romans 8:9-14; 12:1-2
6) a Spirit of ministry and gifting
7) a Spirit of love and unity
Galatians 5:13-23
John 17:20-23
Galatians 5:22-25
Hebrews 8:7-10 – the reason the old (first) covenant was not found faultless wasn’t because the Law was to blame, but because the people did not keep it. And the didn’t just not keep it – they were unable to keep it!
2 Corinthians 3:1-11
Romans 8:1, 7-9 – you can come boldly before God, not base upon your works, but having been saved BY GRACE through faith.
John 3:3-6
John 15:1-6 – Jesus Christ is the source of all nourishment in the Christian life.
God throughout time has called his people to reach out to the nations.
Mike Deane, nominee for Deacon, shares from his heart his testimony and his love for the church.
Galatians 5
1. Ask – Ephesians 5:18. When we ask for His Holy Spirit, the only condition is that we have faith. In this case, His only answer is going to be “Yes!”
2. Adore
3. Agree
4. Abide
Galatians 5:25
No Audio Recording this week.
Galatians 5