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To Encourage to Serve

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  • H. J. Siegers

How can the deacons encourage mercy and service in the church and the world? This article discusses the importance of home visits by deacons.

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The Contentment of Being Conformed to the Image of Christ The Mystery of Contentment Series: Part 10

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  • William Barclay

Philippians 2:5-11 describes Christ’s example of humble service. Christ humbled himself to become a man and die on the cross, that he might ransom us. As we seek to daily become more like Christ, we too should live lives of humility and service.

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Diakonia vs. Office

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  • L. Bilkes

This article discusses the relationship between service, office, gifts, authority and the priesthood of all believers.

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Romans 12:11 - Boil for Christ

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  • Richard Aasman

This article on Romans 12:11 is about indifference and zeal in our service to the Lord.

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Nicodemus - Buying the Truth

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  • Iain D. Campbell

Nicodemus' search reflects a life that is changed by Christ's truth and places itself in the service of that truth.

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Serving

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  • James Visscher

Is your life a life of service? This article looks at what it means to be a servant, following the example of our Lord Jesus.

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Hebrews 1:14 - Angels in Christ's Service: The Example of Their Liturgy

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  • Willem den Hollander

This article on Hebrews 1:14 is about the angels and their example of service to the believer today.

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Hebrews 1:14 - Angels in Christ's Service: The Benefit of Their Deaconry

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  • Willem den Hollander

This article on Hebrews 1:14 is about the benefit of the service of the angels in the lives of the believers.

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True Diakonia

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  • A. Veldman

This article is about the believer's service in the church. The author also looks at the place of office-bearers in the church. True service comes from a love for Christ.

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Reforming Servanthood: The Centrality of Gospel in Christian Service (Part 3)

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  • Nathaniel L. Palmer

This article explores the relationship between serving and joy. It shows how being won by God's grace results in joyful service, with the certainty of eternal life through the complete work of Christ. With this understanding, serving does not become a burden.

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Philippians 2:1-11 - The amazing Example of Christ

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  • Gise J. VanBaren

This is a Bible Study on Philippians 2:1-11. It is about humility and service, focusing on Jesus Christ as Servant and King.

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Lord’s Supper: An Attitude of Service

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article is about the importance of service, self-denial and self-examination when we want to discuss issues surrounding the celebration of the Lord's Supper. 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 and the example of the Lord Jesus is also discussed in this regard.

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Through Love be Servants

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  • W. Pouwelse

This article looks at freedom and service in the church. The author discusses the importance of listening in fellowship, the home visits of the elders and equality. 1 Corinthians 6 and disagreements and injustice in the church is also discussed.

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The Task of the Deacons

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article is about the deacon's task to comfort the congregation and to help them in their service to God and people. Their task is to show the relation of the love from God to the love of the neighbour. They must also work with the receiving and giving of goods, and help the congregation in their charity work.

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Putting Youth Back into the Ministry

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  • Philip G. Ryken

This article is about youth and the congregation/church. The spiritual gifts and service of young people are discussed, as well as Acts 2:17.

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Missionaries and the Local Church Partners in the Gospel

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  • Stephen E. Smallman

This article is about the relation of the missionary and the church. The service of a congregation in the mission work is also discussed.

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1 Peter 3:7 – A Word to Husbands

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  • Tim Perkins

This article on 1 Peter 3:7 is about the ministry (task) of the husband in his family—the motive and the manner of his ministry. Things like the husband as head of the family, his service to his family, his relation to Christ, and his task in family worship are all discussed. This article also helps to see the task of the man in general.

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Acceptable Service

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article is about a service acceptable to God. The author discusses privacy in our service to God, self-esteem, faithfulness and our gifts in his service.

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Are You a Servant?

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  • Andrew J. Pol

This article is about service through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Galatians 5:13 - Serve One Another

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  • Theo E. Lodder

This article on Galatians 5:13 is about showing love by our service to one another.

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Psalm 40:6-8 - Have You had Your Ear Pierced?

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  • Joe Poppe

This article on Psalm 40:6-8 is about our willing service to God.

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Willing Leaders

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  • John D. Louwerse

Are the elders and deacons eager and willing to follow Jesus Christ in service? (Judges 5:9)

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Isaiah 6:3 - Holiness, Sinfulness, Grace and Service

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  • Eric Kampen

From the calling of Isaiah in Isaiah 6, we see the pattern: holiness, sinfulness, grace and then service.

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John 21:15 - Service Based on Love!

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  • Marc Jagt

This article on John 21:15 is about our love for Christ and our service in the church.

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1 Peter 2:4-5 - No Rolling Stones!

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  • Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

In this article on 1 Peter 2:4-5, the church as fellowship of believers is discussed, as well as the service of the church.

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Pastoring with a purpose

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  • John R. Sittema

In this article about the purpose of pastoral care, the task of the elder is examined, as well as his task to stimulate the service of church members.

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