Podcasts about deacons

Who was Polycarp, and what did this disciple of the apostle John teach about Christianity? Explore Polycarp of Smyrna's life, his Letter to the Philippians, and his martyrdom—and discover how the early church passed the apostles' teaching to the next generation.In this video, we examine Polycarp's teaching on salvation by grace, the authority of Scripture, Jesus' true humanity, Christ bearing our sins, and the character of church leaders. We also explore his relationship to the Bishop of Rome, his references to elders and deacons, and his defense of the Christian faith against false teaching.Polycarp's story brings church history into our own lives: Are we faithfully passing on the gospel? Are we making disciples? And will we remain faithful to Jesus when following Him comes at a cost?Watch through the end as we consider persecution in the Roman Empire and Polycarp's refusal to deny Christ.What stands out most to you about Polycarp's life or teaching? Share your thoughts in the comments.Subscribe to Emet Ministries for more biblical teaching, theology, and church history to help you understand and live out your faith.Learn more and support our ministry: emetministries.orgWant more discipleship resources? Visit emetministry.orgHelp Us Reach the Lost: Support Emet Campus Ministry- https://emet-campus-ministry.churchcenter.com/giving/to/ecm-general-fundHelp Us Make More Resources: Support Emet Ministries- emetministry.churchcenter.com/givingCheck out these sources we love and use our Amazon Affiliate Link: Knowing God - https://amzn.to/3ScwPh4The Holiness of God - https://amzn.to/4ouI7sSThe Resurrection of Jesus - https://amzn.to/4ouitVeWhat is the Gospel - https://amzn.to/4oAFqpUWhat it means to be Protestant - https://amzn.to/3Qkt8W32,000 Years of Christ's Power Vol 1 - https://amzn.to/4edGaxFFollow us on Instagram: @emetministry and @everytuesdayat7Christian's Reading List: goodreads.com/user/show/74696644-christian-barrett#Polycarp #EarlyChurch #ChurchHistory #ApostolicFathers #ChristianDiscipleship00:00 Who Was Polycarp? A Disciple of John02:30 How Discipleship Preserved the Apostles' Teaching05:20 Passing On the Faith: Our Call to Make Disciples08:21 Polycarp's Letter to the Philippians Explained09:12 Why Scripture Shaped Polycarp's Teaching10:50 Polycarp and the Bishop of Rome11:40 Scripture and Tradition in the Early Church13:19 Salvation by Grace, Not Works: Polycarp's Teaching15:30 Can We Earn Eternal Life? Grace in the Early Church16:10 Was Jesus Truly Human? Polycarp Against Docetism17:15 Why Beliefs About Jesus Matter: Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses18:38 Jesus Bore Our Sins: Atonement and His Role as High Priest20:18 Church Leadership: Why Character Matters22:18 Elders and Deacons in the Early Church24:35 How Polycarp Defended the Apostolic Faith25:30 Christian Persecution Under Rome: Pliny and Trajan27:01 The Martyrdom of Polycarp: Refusing to Deny Christ

1 Timothy 3:8-13

Part 1 in our series considering mercy ministry and the office and role of Deacons. What is "mercy ministry" and why do churches need to care about it?

Part 1 in our series considering mercy ministry and the office and role of Deacons. What is "mercy ministry" and why do churches need to care about it?

2nd reflection given on 9/19/26

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:42:53 +0000

"Deacons: Serving Christ and His Church"1 Timothy 3:8-13A deacon's chargeA deacon's characterA deacon's confidenceA Christian's calling

Sermon outline: 1. The ministry of the Word grows the church (Ephesians 4:11-16) 2. Prayer and the ministry of the Word needs to be guarded (Acts 6:2-4) 3. Physical needs are also important (Acts 6:3-6) 4. Deacons are a key part of God's design for making sure that a church keeps a healthy balance and continue to grow (Acts 6:3-7)

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Brad Klassen • Selected Scriptures • Sermon Notes (Video | PDF | PDF | PDF | Handout | DOC | Slides) • Men of the Word

Given at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit on September 19.

Brad Klassen • Selected Scriptures • Sermon Notes (Video | PDF | PDF | PDF | Handout | DOC | Slides)

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Acts 6:1-7

Deacon Thady talks to Marguerite Hamilton of the Columba Community in Derry about 45 years of a lay community built on waiting for direction rather than forcing it, from a prison ministry during the Troubles to the White Oaks addiction treatment centre and a Celtic Prayer Garden that only found its site after they'd given up looking. Marguerite describes the community's weekly prayer meeting as its powerhouse, and makes the case for what she calls the Church's sleeping giant, the laity, waking up. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – The Sleeping Giant of the Church – Deacons Thady O'Connor and Marguerite Hamilton proviene da Radio Maria.

This sermon examines the biblical qualifications for deacons in 1 Timothy 3, arguing that the role is fundamentally defined by servanthood rather than a specific office. The preacher clarifies that while all believers are called to serve as deacons in the general sense, only men are appointed to the formal office based on strict character and household management standards. The text addresses common translation disputes regarding female deacons, particularly concerning Phoebe in Romans 16, concluding that the term 'deacon' primarily denotes a function of service available to all Christians. By analyzing Greek terminology and historical context, the message emphasizes that the church should be characterized by widespread mutual ministry rather than a limited hierarchy of servants. Ultimately, the goal is to equip every member to live out the sacrificial service modeled by Christ.

Brother Neil delivers a sermon explaining the purpose of deacons and elders, and the importance of them in continuing the mission of the church.

This sermon examines the biblical qualifications for deacons in 1 Timothy 3, arguing that the role is fundamentally defined by servanthood rather than a specific office. The preacher clarifies that while all believers are called to serve as deacons in the general sense, only men are appointed to the formal office based on strict character and household management standards. The text addresses common translation disputes regarding female deacons, particularly concerning Phoebe in Romans 16, concluding that the term 'deacon' primarily denotes a function of service available to all Christians. By analyzing Greek terminology and historical context, the message emphasizes that the church should be characterized by widespread mutual ministry rather than a limited hierarchy of servants. Ultimately, the goal is to equip every member to live out the sacrificial service modeled by Christ.

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Nephilim Death Squad goes live for an unscripted Biblical Q&A covering Christian comedy, Scripture, biblical cosmology, Flat Earth, alien abduction theories, euthanasia, church structure, spiritual discernment, and some of the strangest passages in the Bible.Raven, Lobster, and Matt begin with 1 Thessalonians 5:26 and the command to “greet all the brethren with an holy kiss,” discussing how historical and cultural context affects the way Christians apply certain passages today. From there, the conversation turns to Ephesians 5:4-6 and a major question for the show: is foolish talking, jesting, coarse humor, or cussing inherently sinful? The discussion examines Christian speech, sacrificial living, hypocrisy, judgment, and the difference between a Biblical worldview and modern church culture.The Q&A also explores the Biblical meaning of “goy,” how words change across cultures, Biblical “seasons,” storing treasure in heaven, the pleasures of sin for a season, the Watchers, and whether Christians should view their earthly lives as a gift while keeping eternity in perspective.One of the deepest sections centers on Zechariah 5. Is the mysterious flying scroll connected to alien abduction or demonic oppression? The hosts examine the ephah, the woman called “Wickedness,” the two winged women, the land of Shinar, the Tower of Babel, Ishtar, the evil eye, curses, and the possibility that modern UFO experiences have a supernatural component.The conversation then tackles euthanasia and assisted suicide, including Canada's MAID program, end-of-life decisions, human lifespan, and whether Christians should ever “pull the plug.”Finally, the show dives into Flat Earth and Biblical cosmology, Genesis 1:7, the firmament, waters above and below, moon cycles, Biblical calendars, and Sean from Kingdom in Context before discussing 501(c)(3) churches, apostles, prophets, pastors, elders, and deacons.Where do you land on these questions? Drop your Biblical case in the comments and join the discussion.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.► Subscribe for more Biblical analysis, Christian worldview discussions, and conspiracy research through a Biblical lens.00:00 Cold Open & NDS Live Q&A Intro04:55 1 Thessalonians 5:26 & the Holy Kiss07:58 Ephesians 5:4-6: Is Silliness a Sin?19:32 Biblical Meaning of “Goy” Debate31:33 How Long Is a Biblical “Season”?33:12 Treasure in Heaven, Earth & the Watchers38:30 Giving to the Homeless & Spiritual Discernment47:32 Coffee Preferences & NDS Banter51:42 Zechariah 5: Alien Abduction or Demonic Oppression?57:16 Shinar, Ishtar & the Tower of Babel59:17 The Single Eye, Evil Eye & Wickedness65:17 Euthanasia: What Does the Bible Say?67:41 Can Humans Live Beyond 120 Years?72:20 Canada MAID & Assisted Suicide74:33 Flat Earth & Biblical Cosmology80:11 501(c)(3) Churches, Deacons & Elders83:22 Biblical Church Structure & LeadershipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

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Deacon Thady takes his cue from Katie Taylor, who carried Psalm 18 into the ring, to make the case for praying scripture directly, the oldest form of prayer in the Church and, he argues, the one Catholics were quietly left out of. That opens onto the harder question underneath the programme: how will Ireland practise its faith when there are no priests left, and where does he think a new priesthood will have to come from? The hymn is The Nazarene, introduced by his daughter Evelyn, with the story of a Connemara fisherman and the gates of hell behind it. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Katie Taylor's Psalm – Deacons Thady O'Connor and Fr Sean Sheehy proviene da Radio Maria.

Deacon Thady is joined by fellow Deacon Brian Godfrey, raised in an English Catholic household with roots in Listowel, who traces a winding vocation story: a near miss with the priesthood, a near miss with the Benedictines, a chance newspaper ad for a Franciscan hermitage near Monte Cassino, and the volunteer he met there who became his wife. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Finding God in Spiritual Emptiness – Deacons Thady O'Connor and Fr Sean Sheehy proviene da Radio Maria.

Explanation of Church Leadership

Listen to Pastor Marc preach from Acts 6:1-7 teaching how a strong diaconal ministry is essential for the health of the church and the spread of the gospel. Acts 6_1-7 Pastor Marc Goodwin Download

August 30, 2026 - Kyle Rye - About Deacons by Buford Church of Christ

More questions about Deacons and their ministry have come in. This is a response to those who've asked.

Bishop Fred Foster of Assembly Of The Saints Deliverance Church ministered on our Deacon's Night from Philippians 1:1-6 on deacons being steadfast to obey God's Word. He ministered not only to deacons but to a believer who wants to be steadfast in the Word of God. Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6 New King James Version Greeting 1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the [a]bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thankfulness and Prayer 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; Hit the notification bell so that you do not miss our most recent video. From your mobile device, to sow a financial seed into the ministry you may visit us at occvr.org and click the menu tab to locate the donate button. The donate button will provide two options for online giving. You may utilize “Text To Give” in which you will text “give” to the phone number 770-692-2225 to setup your monthly gift or one time financial gift. The additional method for online giving is simply click on the paypal “donate” button. Thanks to our generous partners in ministry, we are able to continue spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ with our local and foreign outreach ministries. For further information on Overcomers Christian Center including address, service times, and other information please visit occvr.org. Also you may visit us at the following: Facebook: @occvr Podcast: The Overcomers

In this teaching, Pastor Dobbs ministers from Acts 6:3 on Learned Deacons - Willing To Serve!". It is important that when we are asked to serve in ministry that we are willing to do so. Scripture: Acts 6:3 - Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; Hit the notification bell so that you do not miss our most recent video. From your mobile device, to sow a financial seed into the ministry you may visit us at occvr.org and click the menu tab to locate the donate button. The donate button will provide two options for online giving. You may utilize “Text To Give” in which you will text “give” to the phone number 770-692-2225 to setup your monthly gift or one time financial gift. The additional method for online giving is simply click on the paypal “donate” button. Thanks to our generous partners in ministry, we are able to continue spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ with our local and foreign outreach ministries. For further information on Overcomers Christian Center including address, service times, and other information please visit occvr.org. Also you may visit us at the following: Facebook: @occvr Podcast: The Overcomers

Bishop Fred Foster of Assembly Of The Saints Deliverance Church ministered on our Deacon's Night from Philippians 1:1-6 on deacons being steadfast to obey God's Word. He ministered not only to deacons but to a believer who wants to be steadfast in the Word of God. Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6 New King James Version Greeting 1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the [a]bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thankfulness and Prayer 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

Deacons: Servants of the Savior” Download From Sunday 23 August 2026 Dr. Tim Beougher continues the sermon series from The Book of Acts with a message titled Deacons: Servants of the Savior”-Acts 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 3:8-13fbcmw.org

In this teaching, Pastor Dobbs ministers from Acts 6:3 on Learned Deacons - Willing To Serve!". It is important that when we are asked to serve in ministry that we are willing to do so. Scripture: Acts 6:3 - Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what roles men & women can have in the local church and why it matters. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are we talking about this? What/who is a pastor? What is preaching? What is the qualification for the office of pastor? Who can preach to the assembled congregation? Who can make disciples in the life of the local church? What about 1 Timothy 2:12? What about Phoebe, Priscilla, and Aquila? What about Deacons (1 Timothy 3:11)? Helpful Definitions: Presbuteros (πρεσβύτερος): Elder/pastor Gynaikos (γυναικός): Wife/woman Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1 Timothy 2-3, Romans 16:3 Happy Complementarians SBC Truth & Unity Amendment BFM 2000 Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1 Timothy 3:8–13, Paul makes clear that those who serve in the office of deacon must be qualified. Deacons are called to be dignified, sincere, self-controlled, faithful, and tested because serving Christ's church is never merely about completing a task. It is about representing the Savior we belong to.Christian service is shaped by Jesus Himself. Christ did not come to be served, but to serve, and He gave His life as a ransom for many. He humbled Himself, took the form of a servant, and went willingly to the cross for sinners. Because Jesus served us at the greatest possible cost, no act of service done for His glory is beneath us.That means serving Christ can look like teaching, encouraging, caring for people, setting up a room, cleaning a floor, taking out the trash, or even plunging a toilet with joy. The task may seem small, hidden, or uncomfortable, but when it is done faithfully unto the Lord, it becomes an act of worship.We do not serve to earn Christ's favor. We serve because Christ has already given Himself for us. The gospel turns ordinary work into joyful service because ultimately, we are serving Jesus.As you watch, consider:• Do I view service as a privilege or an inconvenience?• Am I willing to serve when no one sees or applauds?• Can I do even the least desirable task with joy because I am serving Christ?• Does my character match the gospel I profess?• Am I becoming the kind of faithful, humble servant Christ can entrust with greater responsibility?

What makes a person qualified to serve in the Church? In this message we take a look at how the Apostles determined how a person can be qualified. Text: Acts: 6:1-7 This message was delivered on Aug 16, 2026, at First Christian Church in Somerset, PA.

Listen as Pastor Jordan teaches from 1 Timothy 3:8–13, exploring the biblical role, character, and calling of deacons within the local church.

Servant leaders are vital to the Church! Faithful servants are great examples of Christ to those around them. Every person is called to serve the Lord through serving others. Each year we use this time to select deacons who will lead in this effort. Join us as we look at the standard in selecting these Godly leaders. Chapters (00:00:00) - Beginning of Revival at Clifford Baptist Church(00:05:15) - Moses at 80 years old(00:09:10) - The Ark of the Covenant(00:17:14) - 3 Steps of Sharpening Your Axe for Revival(00:25:39) - Act of Obedience(00:28:38) - Revival Prayer

Series: N/AService: Sunday 11:00 a.m.Type: SermonSpeaker: David Flatt

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the ordination of deacons and the diaconate. Fr. Mike unpacks each of the essential elements of the rite of the ordination of deacons as well as each of the tasks of the deacon. He emphasizes that only a validly ordained bishop can validly confer the sacrament of Holy Orders. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1569-1576. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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This week, as part of our sermon series on the Foundations of the Church, Pastor Alex preached a message centered on Acts 6:1-7, in which he explained the important role that Deacons play both in supporting the Elders and in helping to serve the local church.

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Titus 1:5-9 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss God's desire for order in the congregation and how elders bring the organization of the church into fullness.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26257The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/