Sermons on Acts 20:17-36:

Keep Back Nothing Profitable

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

Does the Church present the whole truth to its members?

"I kept back nothing that was profitable for you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house, testifying to both Jews and Greeks of repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ." (Acts 20:20-21). Paul spoke these words to the Christian elders ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is An Elder?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. No people will ever rise above their leaders. a. This truth is especially relevant for the Lord's Church. 1) Strong leaders .......... produce strong churches. 2) Weak leaders ............ produce weak churches. b. Regardless of TYPE, the church will always have leaders! 1) Human ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-31

Never Can Say Goodbye

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jan 26, 2001

Goodbye’s are ineveitable, but Christians never say goodbye for the final time.

West Greeley Baptist Church January 28th 2001 “Never Can say Goodbye” Act’s 20:25, Acts 20:37-38, Acts 21:1 By Pastor Mark Hensley Acts 2025"Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. Acts 20:37 “They all wept as they embraced him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38, Acts 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

Making Life Worthwhile

Contributed by Denny Emmons on Mar 15, 2001

How to have a meaningful life.

Factor #1 Live a life that is exemplary before others vs 17 & 18 Factor #2 Live a life that is characterized with humility and compassion v 19a Factor #3 Live a life that is continuing to serve even though at times its very difficult v 19b Factor #4 Live a life that is concerned about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Things Shall Befall Me There

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 18, 2000

The foreknowledge of God is the Pro-Vision of God. Let us trust in His future preparations for our life.

What things shall befall me there Introduction: One of the greatest adventures of being a Christian is the adventure itself. The life of a Christian is very exciting because God has established great plans and purposes for you before you were even born. Example - Isaiah prohesied of a ruler 250 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Come, And Be Faithful - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 3, 2005

Inside Paul’s heart we find faithfulness: To the FAMILY, in our FINANCES, to the FELLOWSHIP, and to the FAITH. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

O Come, and be Faithful Acts 20:18-38 [opening PowerPoint clip from Old Faithful] The Apostle Paul took 3 missionary journeys. In chapter 20 he’s about to begin the last lap…his 3rd trip. And in these verses he’s about to head out for Jerusalem, and he has to say goodbye to these saints at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Inside The Heart Of The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 8, 2005

When he opened his heart up to the people of Ephesus, we see some qualities inside which we all should cultivate. We also find 3 things which made him cry. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template and Presentation.

Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul Acts 20:18-38 We find… 1. Faithfulness We discussed on Sunday the need for faithfulness…to our families, in our finances, to the fellowship of the church, and to the faith. ----- See entire message on this first point at: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

3 Odd Jobs Of The Tentmaker Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2005

Paul had the heart of an ACCOUNTANT, a RUNNER, and a STEWARD, and illustrates for us how to truly do God’s will in our lives. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

3 Odd Jobs of the Tentmaker Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, and have a side job, whether paid for it or not. Some people have a career, but have a heart for other things. We cannot do it all. The Apostle Paul had the skills and knowledge to be more than a tentmaker, and his other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Final Words

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005

The final sermon of a fall 2005 sermon series through Acts

This morning we conclude our series in Acts and we begin with a test. Yes, a test. Actually, a couple of tests that deal with famous statements and ‘last words.’ However, they are tests that frame the important issue of finishing well in life and St. Paul’s intention of finishing well as he faced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Church Of God

I Shall Not Be Moved - [steadfastness] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

4 Anchors that held Paul to his place: A sense of DESTINY, a sense of DEDICATION, a sense of DECLARATION, and a sense of DUTY. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

I Shall Not Be Moved Acts 20:22-25 v. 24 key verse Living for God is the best life experience that you can have. Affecting eternity and not just the temporary gives life meaning. Once we decide to live for God completely we will experience more exhilaration than a mountain climber, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Persons Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 30, 2005

Paul was sorely missed when he departed from Ephesus--because of his MANNER of life, his MESSAGE, and his MOTTO. Link included for formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Missing Persons Acts 20:36-38 Will you be missed when you are gone? We were glad you missed us this past weekend. It makes us feel needed to know it makes a difference when we are absent. The Apostle Paul spent 3 years w/ these believers in Ephesus, and it was very sad for them to see him go. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service Elderly Christian Woman

Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 3, 2005

Funeral service for My Grandmother

FUNERAL SERVICE: ELDERLY CHRISTIAN WOMAN by George Crumbly Service for Emma Faye McGill (My Grandmother) December 22, 1995 2:00pm Lake Wales Church of the Nazarene Lake Wales Florida Acts 20: 36-38 "A Time Of Parting" We come today to pay our final tribute of respect to Mrs. Emma Faye McGill. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36-38

Denomination: Methodist

Get A Job

Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 6, 2005

We have to always be ready and willing to work

GET A JOB Scripture Reference: Acts 20:31-35 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fearless Faith And What If . . . ?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

Examples of Bible Characters who showed fearless faith - but what if they had not . . .

FEARLESS FAITH -- and What If . . . . . .? I. ABRAHAM: Believing the promise of many descendants; Genesis 12:7; The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." Genesis 15:4-8 Then the word of the LORD came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but a son ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Model For Impacting A Community

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 23, 2005

This sermon shows how Paul impacted the community of Ephesus for Christ. This sermon gives a Biblical example of how to impact our community for Christ.

Paul called the elders from the church in Ephesus together to review his dealings among them. He told how he had worked in that group of people. We know Paul had a major impact in Ephesus. From his description we learn much about how to impact a community for Christ. 1. The greatest way to impact ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-23

Denomination: Baptist