The church should always select from among themselves men of high character who are tested and qualified to serve as Deacons. Here are the characteristics and qualifications of being a Deacon. 1) Deacons are problem solvers, not problem starters (6:1) 2) Deacons serve...
1. Accept the Call to Be a Burden Bearer (vs. 1-2) – This is the calling for every Christian. Paul says if we bear one another’s burden, we will fulfill the law of Christ. The law of Christ is the law of love! To love your neighbor is to bear their burdens, and...
If you are a Christian, you should do everything in your power to remove obstacles that may stand between somebody and God. Message Notes: Remove All Obstacles (v. 1-19)Free to Serve (v. 19-23)We Sacrifice for the Eternal Reward (v. 24-27)
This week we will cover the final block of building a biblical community, and that is Service. As we dig into James 2:26, we’ll look at our Groups and discuss how they can be involved in service. We’ll also be unveiling our BeChurch strategy for 2017 that...
