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Who's Leading You? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 6, 2002

based on 69 ratings

| 18,343 views

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

Paul, The Pastor (His Farewell Address) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 16,519 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

Scripture: Acts 20:16-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be A Good Finisher

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 3, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 5,310 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

Scripture: Acts 20:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Whole Counsel Of God

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Jun 14, 2003

based on 7 ratings

| 4,802 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

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Get's To You?

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 6, 2006

| 4,134 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

Scripture: Acts 20:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

When Giving Is Better Than Receiving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 13,262 views

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

Integrity On Display Series

Contributed by Stephen Boardman on Oct 20, 2002

based on 101 ratings

| 41,225 views

Everyone of us are examples to non-Christians. Some are good examples and some are bad examples. Ananias & Sapphira were included in the Bible because of their bad example; Paul shows us what a good example, a man of integrity, looks like!

If you want to have the kind of a church Like the kind of a church you like, You needn’t slip your clothes in a grip, And start on a long, long hike. You’ll only find what you left behind, For there’s nothing that’s really new. It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your church – For the it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:16-36, Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

A Life Lived On Purpose Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

| 4,606 views

This is an expository message on Paul’s personal testimony to the church at Ephesus.

“A Life Lived on Purpose” Acts 20:17-38 June 22, 2008 Hardly any of life’s goodbyes are as dramatic—and thus well-remembered—as those words of General Douglas MacArthur when, forced to leave the Philippine island fortress of Corregidor, his goodbye contained the promise: “I shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Farewell

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 22, 2008

based on 5 ratings

| 23,071 views

This is a farelwell sermon to the faithful and loving people of Perche. A challenge to ministry and encouragement of love. Using the Apostles farewell to the Ephesian church.

Intro: What can be said that is adequate in a farewell sermon? There are not enough words of thanks or enough words of love that I could share. However I will try my best to leave you with these last words of challenge, encouragement and love. We find as we study the New testament that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 26, 2009

based on 39 ratings

| 21,341 views

Challenges people to be generous with time, talents and treasure.

This Sermon and series based on sermon series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. The Challenge of Generosity Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek Community Church. We are glad that you are here today. We hope that because of your being here, God would speak to you through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Exactly Is An Elder? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 26, 2009

based on 18 ratings

| 8,199 views

This message looks into exactly how the Bible describes an elder.

God is concerned about leadership. Consider some of the great leaders from the Old Testament. One of the first names that come to mind is Moses. God’s hand was on him from the time of his birth. God put Moses through a rigorous eighty year training course before calling him to lead His people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 5,511 views

Exposition of Acts 20:17-24. First of a three part series on Paul’s charge to the elders of Ephesus at Miletus. This message is about Paul’s example of how ministry should be done.

Text: Acts 20:17-24, Title: So Call Yourself a Pastor I, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Bad preachers on God Stuff—youtube.com 30 second intro, pause it B. Background to passage: Paul is on his way back to Jerusalem to deliver an offering that he has taken up for the famined ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living Your Life For Maximum Impact (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013

based on 4 ratings

| 14,912 views

How can you live your life for maximum spiritual impact?

Living Your Life for Maximum Impact (Part 1) Acts 20:17-35 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you have a DVR on your television? People are acting, or players are running around in a game, and you can simply hit “pause” and everything stops. You can also push ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Bible Church

Living Your Life For Maximum Impact (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013

| 7,015 views

How can you live your life for maximum spiritual impact?

Living Your Life for Maximum Impact (Part 2) Acts 20:17-35 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you have a DVR on your television? People are acting, or players are running around in a game, and you can simply hit “pause” and everything stops. You can also push ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Bible Church

Living Your Life For Maximum Impact (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013

based on 1 rating

| 8,872 views

How can you live your life for maximum spiritual impact?

Living Your Life for Maximum Impact (Part 3) Acts 20:17-35 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you have a DVR on your television? People are acting, or players are running around in a game, and you can simply hit “pause” and everything stops. You can also push ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Bible Church

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