Office of Deacon

Summary

The sermon discusses the biblical office of deacon, emphasizing its origin in Acts 6 and its primary purpose to serve the physical and spiritual needs of the church. It highlights the qualifications for deacons as outlined in 1 Timothy 3, stressing the importance of character, honesty, and spiritual maturity. The preacher underscores that deacons are servants, not rulers, and must manage church resources faithfully while supporting the ministry of the word. The sermon also clarifies the relationship between elders (or overseers) and deacons as distinct but complementary offices in the church.