The Greek word for deacon means servant. And God calls everyone to be a servant in a certain sense. There we find that there is more blessing in giving than in getting. But in another sense, God has set an office in his church with the same name, an office with a purpose. This deacon office is one that serves God by serving him in such a way that the ministry of the Word, entrusted to the elders, is not neglected. Throughout Acts, growth of the church is used interchangeably with the Word of God growing. And since the one church represents the whole Christ, who both served and taught, both functions need to be in place to fully represent him. In this sermon, Pastor Thomas Myers answers three questions: What is a deacon, what are the qualificaitons of a deacon, and what are the benifits of being a deacon. Let God speak to you as he challenges you to walk like him as a servant.

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Who can be my pastor? This is a question that every church member must take seriously. God gives us a choice: will we sit under someone who tickles our ears and tells us what we want to hear, or someone who speaks God's Word in truth, even if it's hard? In this sermon, Pastor Thomas reviews what the pastorate is, what the qualifications of the pastor are, and two warnings that Paul gives concerning who we place as our pastors. Let God speak to you as he challenges you to walk like him through this message, and through your faithful pastors.

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In 1 Timothy 2:15, Paul states, "But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety" (NIV). What is Paul doing here? It is tempting to get offended by this passage, but if you listen first, you will see that Paul is actually putting forth a high view of motherhood. Join us as Pastor Thomas walks through this difficult passage and explains that Paul is actually consoling the women of the church, elevating their role, and exhorting them to grow where God has planted them.

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