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People of the Word
First Christian Church—Sunday, April 13, 2025
Chuck Foreman, Teaching/Missions Pastor
 
Equippers or Doers? 
 
We all serve in the Family of God. Even leaders are servants, like Jesus. But leaders can’t do it all.
They must also equip others to serve so that the Body of Christ is cared for.
 
➢ Ephesians 4:11-12
 
GOD’s Story— The Believers are Empowered to Meet Their Own Needs, Acts 6:1-7  (Tell)
 
1. The Problem—An Unmet Need (1) 
 
• Greek speaking Jewish widows neglected…
 
2. The Challenge—Do We Apostles Do It for Them? (2) 
 
• It’s usually the expectation. But it’s almost never the right thing to do.
• Doing For people takes away their dignity and makes themweak, not powerful. 
• Doing For people derails YOU from YOUR responsibility. 
 
3. The Solution—You Do It Yourselves for Your People (3-4)  

• Choose wise, spirit-filled men among you. 
o Wisdom for Leaders: We affirm people when we choose/ask them to serve.  
• We will delegate this responsibility to them. 
o Wisdom of the Apostles: Trust those you ask to serve w/omicro-managing. Let go!
• We will focus on prayer and teaching the Word. The Family of God needs us. 
 
4. The Positive Outcomes from Being the Solution to Their Own Problem (5-7)  
 
• Group Morale
• New Leaders Arose
• New Leaders Empowered
• Church Growth
 
What did you discover in this story? _______________________________________
 
BIG Idea:     Leaders: delegate, empower, trust, and bless those you serve.
                  All: with the Spirit of God and his wisdom, we can lift ourselves from our need.