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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Fly High - Acts Part 18 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 4, 2006
     | 3,999 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

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Leadership During Tough Times Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,711 views

    Paul's farewell speech to the church at Ephesus presents a picture of what Christian leadership should look like.

    Walking through a supermarket, a young man noticed an old lady following him around. He ignored her for a while, but when he got to the checkout line, she got in front of him. "Pardon me," she said. "I'm sorry if I've been staring, but you look just like me son who died recently. "I'm sorry for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Farewell Thoughts

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 35,093 views

    My farewell sermon at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa preached 1/10/2010.

    I’ve found that of all the sermons that I have prepared to be preached from this pulpit, this one that I have to preach today has perhaps been the most difficult to write. For starters, it’s an emotional one because this is the last time I will preach to you from this pulpit as your Pastor. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be A Model Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,991 views

    Paul models Christ. Who you are is more important than what you can do. Our life ought to be walking sermon that people remembers.

    I learn this from Paul – don’t just do ministry, live your ministry. • Let your life be a walking sermon. People see you and they see a glimpse of Christ. • They can see hope, love, joy, and purpose in our lives, because Christ dwells in us. • WHO you are has a greater and longer lasting impact in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,962 views

    Spiritual people are followers of Christ who bring life and hope to those around them.

    Marks of a Spiritual Person Acts 19:21-41 Intro: Much could be said about what it means to be spiritual. [Ask for response- What are spiritual people like?] Spiritual people pray a lot, worship in spirit, they read the Bible and faithfully obey God’s commands, they fast in order to get closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living With No Regrets Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,241 views

    You can have a life free from regret as you faithfully serve Jesus from this day forward.

    Living with No Regrets Acts 20:13 – 27 Intro: Most of us have some things in our lives that we would change if we could. If we could just snap our fingers and change some things about ourselves, most of us would start snapping. I know there are some things in my past that I am not very proud of. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Life Lived On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009
     | 4,411 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Exiting This World In Fashion

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,043 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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    Just What Is Important, Anyway?

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    The important thing is to remember where you are going and how you’re going to get there. Jesus continues to show us, through the apostle Paul and through your teachers, leaders, pastor and friends what are the important things in Kingdom life.

    Title: The Important Thing is to … Scripture: Acts 20:1-38 Introduction: The important thing is to … Just what is the important thing anyway? One book tells us to focus on our successes and we’ll be successful. One book tells us that the important thing is to think only positive thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Challenge Of Generosity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 20,926 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    What Exactly Is An Elder? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,730 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Painful Parting

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Sometimes it is hard to say good bye

    A PAINFUL PARTING Ac 20:18-38 I. THE CHARACTER OF HIS OWN MINISTRY (18-27) 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Holding Back In 2007

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,490 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

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    How To Leave A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,379 views

    In this message the example of Paul is used to show us how we can leave a legacy of faith to those who come behind us

    INTRODUCTION * Think of the people who’ve made a lasting impact on your life (i.e., grandparent, teacher, close friend, etc.) * Why we remember them: they made a significant impression upon us and did something that changed our lives - they left a legacy * We’re always thankful for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Leading Like Paul Led Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,557 views

    In this sermon, we look at two passages that describe Paul's leadership, and then we glean leadership principles from them.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a tribe of Native Americans who came to their Chief one autumn and asked him if the winter was going to be cold or not. 1. Not really knowing for sure how cold the winter would be, the chief replied that the winter was going to be cold and that the members of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ