Leadership in a Viral Community

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Acts 6:1-7
 
Introduction:
 
I. The _______________________ Acts 6:1    
   A. The __________ __________ in the church, Acts 2:41, 42, 47; 4:4, 32; 5:14; 6:1.

   B. The ____________ on the church, Acts 4; 5:1-11; 6:1.

Application:  1 Peter 5:8; Phil. 2:3-5; John 13:34-35; Mt. 18:15-35  

II. The _______________ Acts 6:2, 3, 5, 6
    A. Apostles summoned the congregation
 
    B. Delegated selection
 
    C. Gave qualifications
 
    D. Once selected, they laid hands on and prayed for                     
         the seven
 
Application:  1 Corinthians 12; 1 Timothy 3
 
III. The _________________ Acts 6:2, 4
      A. _____________ Ministry
 
      B. _____________
 
Application:  2 Tim. 2:15; 3:16-4:5; Phil. 1:3-4; Jude 1:17-20
 
IV. The _____________ Acts 6:7
 
      A.  An ______________
 
      B.  Many ________________ became _______________ to the faith
 
Application:  Romans 10:13-15, 17; 16:25; 1 Cor. 15:1-2

Application: Who are you reaching?
1. Reach up in prayer
2. Reach out in relationship
3. Reach in with the gospel