Built Different

Built Different

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Acts 6:1-7 (ESV)

6 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables.3 Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5 And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. 6 These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them. 7 And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.

In order to be built different

We should Disciple

Acts 6:1a (ESV)

6 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number.

So why disciple?

Jesus commanded it!

Mathew 28:19a

Go and make disciples of all nations

Jesus modeled it

Luke 6:12-13 (ESV)

12 In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. 13 And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles:

Its what grows the church

2 Timothy 2:2 (ESV)

2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men,[a] who will be able to teach others also.

Peter getting out of the boat to walk on water] is about extreme discipleship.

…Your boat is whatever represents safety and security to you apart from God himself.  Your boat is whatever you are tempted to put your trust in, especially when life gets a little stormy.  Your boat is whatever keeps you so comfortable that you don’t want to give it up even if it’s keeping you from joining Jesus on the waves.  Your boat is whatever pulls you away from the high adventure of extreme discipleship.

John Ortberg, If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat

In order to be built different

We should care

Acts 6:1b-2

a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables.

Hellenists they where Greek jews .. Hebriasts.. jews who spoke Aramaic raised in Israel..these Hellenists had igrated from their home the church has always As the church grew needed help caring for the poor

How to solve problems iin the church

Ignore it, blame someone else or solve it..

1 Timothy 5:16 (ESV)

16 If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows.

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This title deacon some take as an elevation of status but truly it means to make yourself a servant

John 12:26 (ESV)

26 If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.

We should let teachers teach

Side note of pastors teaching word of God..

Coaches..

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These problems existed all the way back to the old testament.. Moses only Judge…father in law said get other to judge you worry about teaching Gods word..

When leaders do a little of everything, they end up doing a whole lot of nothing. Since the church is built upon the Word of God, leaders must devote themselves to the study and teaching of the Word to the congregation. Nothing must be allowed to take the place of this central priority.

Exodus 18:17-23 (ESV)

17 Moses' father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone. 19 Now obey my voice; I will give you advice, and God be with you! You shall represent the people before God and bring their cases to God, 20 and you shall warn them about the statutes and the laws, and make them know the way in which they must walk and what they must do.21 Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. 22 And let them judge the people at all times. Every great matter they shall bring to you, but any small matter they shall decide themselves. So it will be easier for you, and they will bear the burden with you. 23 If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace.”

In order to be built different

We should be reputable

Acts 6:3 (ESV)

3 Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.

1 Timothy 3:8-13 (ESV)

8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Opportunities everywhere

Leaders for children’s ministry

Leaders for student ministry

Dr. Martin Luther King said, “Anyone can be great because anyone can serve.”

Whats a good reputation?

Devoted

Acts 6:4-6 (ESV)

4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5 And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. 6 These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.

Prayer

Romans 12:12 (ESV)

12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Acts 1:14 (ESV0

4 All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers

Acts 2:42 (ESV)

And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Do you have a pattern of prayer in your life?

Or just when crisis enters your life..

Pray from a list

Pray in a circle

Pray alone and with others

Pray when your desperate and delighted

Pray in rest and in resistance

Pray spontaneously and scheduled

Ministry of the word

Knowing it

Proverbs 3:4-5 (ESV)

So you will find favor and good success     in the sight of God and man.

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,     and do not lean on your own understanding.

Teaching it

Romans 12:6-7 (ESV)

6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching

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Full of faith

Romans 12:3 (ESV)

For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.

recognizing that our measure of faith comes from God prevents pride

prophesying, serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, and showing mercy.

Full of holy spirit

Ephesians 5:17-18 (ESV)

17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

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In order to be built different

We should be obedient

7 And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.

The word of God should increase because of them.

1 Peter 4:9-11

The Message

7-11 Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God’s words; if help, let it be God’s hearty help. That way, God’s bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he’ll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!

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Gods grace is enough and believing is that the best is yet to come

His presence is an open door

So ask him to come like never before!!

Acts 6:8

Full of power

Acts 6:10

Full of irresiistiible wisdom and energy

Acts 6:15

Full of sunshine

Acts 7

A witness for God.