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The Whole Counsel Of God

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Jun 14, 2003

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In Acts 20, when Paul gives his farewell address to the Ephesian elders, we really see his heart as a pastor. What was driving him? Being aware of the necessity of being God’s "watchman." How did he accomplish this? "For I have not shunned to declare unto

Ephesus was a city in which many Jews took up residence + Here the seeds of the gospel were sown immediately after Pentecost = [Acts 2:9, 6:9] + At the close of his second missionary journey (about A.D. 51) + When Paul was returning from Greece to Syria, first visits city = [Acts 18:18-21] + He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

Through An Open Window To Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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Funeral sermon for Cecil Gordon Davison, Jr., Army retiree and U. S. Marshall, member of the church’s Building and Grounds Committee.

Do not be alarmed, for his life is in him ... The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. My first glimpse of the kind of man Cecil Davison was came just a few feet from where I am standing now. It was over at that window. We had scheduled a workday to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12, Deuteronomy 33:27

Denomination: Baptist

Paul, The Pastor (His Farewell Address) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

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Modern church leaders have often neglected the duties of overseeing the spiritual welfare of individuals and families. Sadly, biblical pastoral oversight is set aside for more promising programs. Instead, programs, facilities, and finances are impersonall

INTRODUCTION Savage Wolves: PT BARNUM - THE CIRCUS SHOWMAN - He delighted in showing an exhibit: THE HAPPY FAMILY - Lions, Tigers, and a little lamb. One asked if they had problems, Barnum said “Aside from replacing the lamb from time to time, there’s no problem.” We all know that there are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:16-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be A Good Finisher

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 3, 2003

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Paul desired to finish the work God had called him to do. – Ask the Lord to help you fulfill the ministry He has directed you in. Even though we may not know what the future holds, we know who holds the future.

Four Essential Perspectives to Give to those you are Discipling – Acts 20:16-38 Illustration: There is power in peer pressure. One day as I took my campers, from the Navigator Eagle Lake Camp, in the mountains of Colorado Springs, to the dining hall, the rumor spread that we were having lima ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Trust And Love From God Brings Out The Best In A Person

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2003

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In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether you ’love’ your neighbor act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will present

How Trust and Love from God Brings Out the Best in a Person (Acts 20:7-15) Paul’s goal: "The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (2 Tim. 1:5) Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prédication Aux Morts

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Oct 13, 2004

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Ce qui est la chose la plus étrange qui est jamais arrivée dans l’église - le plancher d’église tombant dans pendant une obsèques; découverte d’un serpent rampant près de la chaire ? Si vous allez à l’église assez vous pouvez être étonnés découvrir que de

Lecture : Actes 20/7-12 Ce qui est la chose la plus étrange qui est jamais arrivée dans l’église - le plancher d’église tombant dans pendant une obsèques; découverte d’un serpent rampant près de la chaire ? Si vous allez à l’église assez vous pouvez être étonnés découvrir que des choses étranges ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Falling Asleep During This Sermon Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 1, 2004

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Generations come and go and are very different from one another -- but some Christian values and characteristics remain the same.

When I was a Junior in High School, my last class of the day was Chemistry. By that time of the day, I was dragging. I needed a nap, or a candy bar or something to keep me awake. But I never had any of that – just chemistry. And chemistry could not keep me awake. Now I know this has never, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Beginings

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 23, 2003

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Pastor’s farwell address to the church.

New Beginnings Acts 20:17-38 [17] From Miletus [Paul] sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. [18] And when they had come to him, he said to them: You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, [19] serving the Lord with all humility, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

When Is Enough Enough

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 2, 2004

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This message deals with the thought -- "When is enough enough when we are serving Christ"

WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH? ACTS 20:17-27 $3 Worth of God I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of Him to make me love a black man or pick beets with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Perspective On Ministry Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001

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When Paul stopped at Miletus he gives us his perspective on his ministry.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 35 Paul’s Perspective on Ministry Acts 20: 17-38 Acts 20:17 (NKJV) “From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.” Paul stopped at Miletus on his way to Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

When Giving Is Better Than Receiving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2001

based on 14 ratings

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Right after national tragedy. Discussing what we can do for our nation and suffering people.

Sermon for 9/16/2001 "When Giving is Better than Receiving" Acts 20:17-35 Introduction: A. In our Scripture text this morning, Paul was on the way to Jerusalem to be scourged, imprisoned, and he thought killed. B. They stopped at Miletus on the way to Jerusalem in Asia Minor, and Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Leading You? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 6, 2002

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This sermon stresses the importance of and the characteristics of spiritual leadership so that we will mature and not be described as Ephesians 4:14 & 15.

Who’s Leading You? Acts 20:17-38 September 8, 2002 Intro: A. [Illustration] A bumper sticker reads: “Don’t follow me. I’m lost too.” Motion does not always mean purpose. Be very careful if you follow the crowd, for they may not know where they are going. B. Ephesians 4:14-15 (NIV), Then we will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38, Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Form Vs. Function

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2002

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One of a series on the church from the book of Acts.

Do you remember the decisions you made when you left High School. There was the decision that led you to college or to the military. Or perhaps it was a decision that led you a factory job or to trade school. One little decision that probably shaped the rest of your life. Any architect deals ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Essential Perspectives To Give To Those You Are Discipling – Acts 20:1

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 30, 2002

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Four Essential Perspectives to Give to those you are Discipling – Acts 20:16-38

Four Essential Perspectives to Give to those you are Discipling – Acts 20:16-38 Illustration: There is power in peer pressure. One day as I took my campers, from the Navigator Eagle Lake Camp, in the mountains of Colorado Springs, to the dining hall, the rumor spread that we were having lima ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:16-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did Paul Participate In Festivals?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

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Paul gives us insights into why he participated in religious festivals for the sake of the kingdom of God.

Why Did Paul Participate in Festivals? (Acts 20:13-16) 1. Why do you suppose that Paul was in such a hurry to get to the festival of Pentecost in Jerusalem in this passage? Illustration:Experience comes from what we have done. Wisdom comes from what we have done badly. Theodore Levitt, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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