Acts 6:1 (NKJV) Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
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I. Growth brings and
1. Growth exposes
2. Growth requires
Acts 6:2 (NKJV) Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.
Acts 6:4 (NKJV) but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.
3. Growth demands
Acts 6:3 (NKJV) Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;
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II. Leadership in the kingdom starts with a , not a
Luke 22:24-26 (CEV) The apostles got into an argument about which one of them was the greatest. So Jesus told them: Foreign kings order their people around, and powerful rulers call themselves everyone’s friends. But don’t be like them. The most important one of you should be like the least important, and your leader should be like a servant.
1. Deacons must be first
2. Deacons must be stewards of God’s
3. Deacons must follow Jesus
Philippians 2:8 (CEV) Christ was humble. He obeyed God and even died on a cross.
Mark 10:45 (NIV) For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
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III. We aren’t looking for , we are looking for
Acts 6:3 (NKJV) Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom
1. A that them
2. A that them
Proverbs 20:28 (MG) Love and truth form a good leader; sound leadership is founded on loving integrity.
3. A that them
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