Rising to a New Level

Acts 6:1-7

Sermon Big Idea:  While many things need to be addressed in the church, some need to take center stage.

Mark 8:15-21

Acts 6:1-7

1. The church needs servants
   1. Those who will serve – 1 Corinthians 12:27-31
   2. Those who will lead servants – 1 Timothy 3:8-13
2. The church needs elders
   1. To pray, study, and teach
   2. To Shepherd the flock – 1 Peter 5:1-3
   3. To be examples – Titus 1:5, 1 Timothy 3:1-7
3. The church needs organization
   1. God organized his people all through Scripture – Exodus 18:14-18
   2. Without organization, chaos can spread – Mark 8:15

When the church is leavened with Jesus, needs are cared for, especially the most important need.