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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The End Of Things

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 12, 2007
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     | 6,831 views

    Farewell sermon.

    There is nothing more poignant than considering the end of things. Whenever we experience the end of things it helps us consider what is really important. I was struck this week by John Piper’s journal entry: He recounted as he sat beside the bed of his father keeping a vigil. He monitored his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Bound In The Spirit

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,414 views

    GETTING THE JOB DONE THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

    BOUND IN THE SPIRIT TEXT: ACTS 20: VS. 17--24 TEXT: PAUL SAID I GO BOUND IN THE SPIRIT. HE WAS BOUND BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FINISH THE WORK THAT GOD HAD GIVEN HIM TO DO, REGARDLESS OF WHAT IT COST HIM.*** PAUL WAS A “DO-ER “ OF THE WORD AND NOT JUST A HEARER.** HIS JOB, JUST AS OURS IS WAS TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 18 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 4, 2006
     | 4,283 views

    The farewell teachings of Paul to many of the churches in this chapter are filled with great spiritual insight. Paul expresses that he will never see these brothers and sisters again so He shares his heart with them and gives them final instructions to li

    Fly High – Acts part 18 Video of Youth Retreat and the Baptisms: Testimonies from the Youth about the retreat and from this last week after coming home. Scripture Text Acts 20: The Holy Bible, New International Version. Pradis CD-ROM: Ac 20:1. Through Macedonia and Greece Ac 20:1 When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Passion That Will Change The World Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,610 views

    Part of a series on the book of acts

    The Passion that will change the world Audio is at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons05/Without_being_religious.mp3 The Passion that will change the world (mp3) (Acts 20, 1 John 5: 13) By Adrian Warnock, includes testimony by Guy Lester. Notes Acts 20:1-3, 7-12, 16-36 v1-3 Paul was a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be A Good Finisher

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 3, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul, The Pastor (His Farewell Address) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 16,426 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making Life Worthwhile

    Contributed by Denny Emmons on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Whole Counsel Of God

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Your Life Mission (Acts - Part 32) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    How to encourage others to be their best

    Living your life-mission Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 32 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 24, 2003 Acts 20:1-38 “Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them…” Acts 20:1 “He traveled through that area, speaking many words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exiting This World In Fashion

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,273 views

    Let’s think about how Paul was going to leave this world and how this applies to our exiting this world. 1- He wanted to exit while serving the Lord 2- He wanted to exit while preaching strongly 3- He wanted to exit while compelled by God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was an elderly man at home, upstairs, dying in bed. He smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies baking. He wanted one last cookie before he died. He stumbled down the stairs and crawled into the kitchen where his wife was busy baking cookies. With his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Holding Back In 2007

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,822 views

    Don’t hold back this year!

    NO HOLDING BACK A single step with no regret is our theme today. There’s a saying “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. How do we take those steps that we need to take? How do we live with no regret? To look back over your life sometimes can be filled with regrets and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Humility, Tears, Trials Series

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007
     | 4,529 views

    A Leader is first a Servant. We must tear for the righteousness of the people

    SERVING THE LORD WITH HUMILITY, TEARS, AND TRIALS Holy Ground "Spirit Filled" Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 1-3-07 (Thursday Evening) Text: Acts 20:17-21 INTRODUCTION: The Book of Acts is a fast moving account of the spread of the Gospel through the Roman Empire in the first thirty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Humility, Tears, Trials Series

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,169 views

    A Leader is first a Servant. We must tear for the righteousness of the people

    SERVING THE LORD WITH HUMILITY, TEARS, AND TRIALS Holy Ground "Spirit Filled" Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 1-3-07 (Thursday Evening) Text: Acts 20:17-21 INTRODUCTION: The Book of Acts is a fast moving account of the spread of the Gospel through the Roman Empire in the first thirty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,809 views

    Sermon looks at the importance of teamwork in any leadership setting.

    “Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork” Acts 20:17-36 When the water begins to get rough and a change of direction is required, you quickly come to the realization of the importance of teamwork. A collection of individuals, each of whom is looking out for number one, will not be able to survive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Get's To You?

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 6, 2006
     | 4,108 views

    This is a message of steadfast commitment to God’s calling.

    What Gets To You Acts 20:13-24 13 We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot. 14 When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and went on to Mitylene. 15 The next day we set sail ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist