Sunday Sermon - April 7, 2002 - Full of the Spirit & Wisdom

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Full of the Spirit and Wisdom

Dave Shaner

April 7, 2002

Introduction: Any organization needs organizing. A church that does everything is soon a church that does very few things well.

I. What is the work of the church?

A. Dalton Gardens

1. __________ the Lost - Ephesians 3:10-11; Luke 19:10; Mark 16:15
2. __________ the Saved - Ephesians 4:11-16; Colossians 1:28
3. __________ the Body Together - Acts 4:32-35; Acts 2:44-47

B. It's easy to get caught up in the urgent that we neglect the important.
C. There is a place in the body for everybody.

1. I Corinthians 12:7,11-12,18,27; Romans 12:4-8
2. Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5-6

II. The Works of Shepherds, Overseers, Elders

A. Terms used to describe this office.

1. ____________ or Presbyter - Acts 11:30; I Timothy 4:14
2. ____________ or Bishop (KJV) - Titus 1:7; I Timothy 3:1-2
3. ____________ or Pastor - I Peter 5:1-2; Ephesians 4:11

B. Duties

1. To be an ____________ - I Peter 5:3
2. _______________

a. Distribution of funds. - Acts 11:30
b. General oversight - II Corinthians 1:24; I Corinthians 12:28
c. I Timothy 5:17

3. _______________ - Acts 20:28; Titus 1:9
4. _______________ - Acts 6:3

III. The Work of Deacons

A. The term "deacon" means __________, attendant, or minister.

1. Mark 10:45; Romans 13:4; 15:8; 16:1
2. All early church leaders were called diakonos. - I Corinthians 3:5; Ephesians 3:7

B. The word translated "deacon" can also have a specific meaning. - Philippians 1:1; I Timothy 3:8,12

IV. The Character of Leaders

A. Select men who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom.
B. The qualities are important but take care using these as a checklist.

Conclusion: The work of the church is not to select leaders, but to spread and model the good news of Jesus Christ. Good leadership enables the church to center on what is important.

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