The Office of Deacon

Summary

Elder Neal Phelan Jr. delivers a sermon on the office of deacon based on 1 Timothy 3, emphasizing the qualifications and heart of service required for deacons in the church. He explains the biblical role of deacons as servants who support pastors and the congregation, drawing parallels to Old Testament examples like the Levites and the support Moses received from Aaron and Hur. The sermon highlights the importance of church leadership structure and the sacrificial love demonstrated by deacons. Phelan also discusses the origins of the office in Acts 6 and clarifies misconceptions about the first seven men chosen to serve.