His Church Increases For His Glory, Acts 6:1-7
August 24, 2023

SERMON NOTES

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Acts 6:1-7

1 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.

1. When the church’s numbers increase, her needs often increase.

2. When a need arises in the church, her leaders and members must seek a solution.

3. When problems are solved, God is glorified.

GROUP STUDY

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MEMORIZE

“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.” Acts 6:7

REVIEW

What was the difference between Hebrews and Hellenists?

What was the problem that came up in the church?

How was that problem solved?

What were some of the results of the solution presented?

REFLECT

Is there any portion of this passage that presents a difficulty to you?

Is there any portion of this passage that particularly blesses you?

Why is humility such a necessary trait when working with others in a church?

What do you think of the statement: “Pride divides.”

RESPOND

What facet of Fellowship Baptist are you currently serving? (If you’re not…How can you start?)