Sermons on Acts 20:32:

How We Become Built Up In The Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 14, 2017

We are called to be built up in the faith

This month we are doing a series on “What is the church.” Last week we heard from Gregory that the church is made up of Called out people. Today we are going to see that the church is made up of called out people who are being built up in the most holy faith. So first we are called and next we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Words At Miletus With The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2017

The journey from Troas to “Mitylene” is described with exceptional detail. It seems to have taken about five days’ sailing time, with each port mentioned representing a day’s journey. They evidently put into port each night. The winds usually died....

November 28, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.6: Paul's Words at Miletus with the Ephesian Elders (20:13-38) Acts 20:13-38 (KJV) 13 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

God At Work Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 24, 2011

When we approach work as worship we eliminate the sacred/secular divide and will find tremendous worth in our work. God is a Worker We are His Coworkers Work at Being Content Work in Order to Have Work in Order to Give

Series: Stewardship Message: “Worship, Work, and God” or “God at Work” or “Worth of Work” Text: Acts 20:33-35; Ephesians 4:28 Date: Nov. 13, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (Significant portions of this sermon are reworked from Brian Bill of Pontiac Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing The Work Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025

As Christians, we all have a job to do, which includes telling people about Jesus, and showing them Jesus by the way we treat each other.

FINISHING THE WORK Text: Acts 20:22-38 Introduction 1. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously poignant moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100-meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees and crawled the last five ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-38

Denomination: Methodist

Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2022

Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest (Acts 20:33–38).

Acts 20:28-38. 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. 29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Other

Message In 1peter – Number 2 – Mercy Has Worked An Inheritance For You Reserved In Heaven – 1peter 1:3-4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 9, 2023

Peter sees mercy as the great operating factor in our salvation, producing a living hope, an inheritance that is reserved in heaven, imperishable and pure. God’s mercy which flowed from God’s love, will not disappoint. This living hope can not disappoint because its roots lie with a merciful God.

MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 2 – MERCY HAS WORKED AN INHERITANCE FOR YOU RESERVED IN HEAVEN – 1Peter 1:3-4 [1]. WISHES AND EXPECTATIONS One common feature of human beings is the use of the word “wish.” “I wish I could this or that thing . . .” Allied with this are a number of expectations that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, Exodus 25:17, Habakkuk 3:2, Matthew 5:7, 2 Chronicles 36:16-17, Acts 20:32, Acts 26:18, Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 1:14, Ephesians 1:18, Colossians 3:24, 1 Corinthians 13:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shepherd Well Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

God will keep you CLOSE as you keep close to His WORD.

Shepherd Well Acts 20:25-38 In his book, “They Smell Like Sheep,” Dr. Lynn Anderson relates an event that happened when he was in Palestine on a Holy Land tour with his wife. He said as the bus stopped alongside the road and looked into the countryside where many sheep were gathered, the tour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Charge To The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 14, 2023

Paul sees the elders of the Ephesian church for the last time. He gives them a charge: 'Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock.' It's a message the church needs to hear today.

Today’s passage has a lot to tell us about the job of a minister or pastor or elder. Maybe you think, ‘I’m not a minister or pastor or elder. This doesn’t apply to me’! But all of us have responsibilities towards other people. This passage has something to say to all of us. Before I get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Unwavering

Contributed by William Jones on Oct 31, 2023

As we jump back into the book of Acts we find Paul in chapter 20, Paul is wrapping up his 3rd missionary journey and is anxious to return to Jerusalem.

Good morning again Church! Judging by the dip in the temps, Fall has finally arrived! It seems like every season this year has been late! We had a late spring, summer just about never showed up, now it won’t leave! Some of you have mixed feelings about this. I know Bob is happy, as long as it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's 3rd Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 10, 2023

After spending some time in Antioch, Paul left and traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia

November 11, 2023 Prologue After spending some time in Antioch, Paul, once again had itchy feet. It was time to return to Galatia and Phrygia. Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, who was originally from Alexandria Egypt, went to Ephesus. He had a thorough knowledge of scripture and he taught in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:23, Acts 19:35-40, Acts 20:18-35, Acts 21:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love Your Faith Family Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 8, 2022

If Paul was obsessive about teaching the gospel of Christ, he was just as devoted to encouraging the church to love one another.

Life Lessons From The Chief of Sinners Love Your Faith Family Acts 20:17-38 Introduction The amazing transformation of Saul the Persecutor to Paul the Apostle has so much to teach us about following Jesus. The Chief of Sinners teaches us: -Discern the hope found in Jesus -Accept the Truth when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts Of The Apostles # 29 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter 19 we read where Paul's ministry reached its climax in Ephesus.

God worked in a marvelous way! New converts actually forsook their former practice of black magic, and in a public burning, they destroyed over $10,000.00 worth of occult scrolls and magic charms, thus openly proclaiming their faith in the Lord Jesus. Illus: Wilmington states, "It is often ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Addressing The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 3, 2022

Paul is ready to pass the baton of leadership to the elders of Ephesus. Paul mentioned he had invested three years at Ephesus. Paul was handing off full responsibility to elders with very little experience. He did need to send Tychicus and then Timothy later to help the elders.

Background of Paul addressing the elders This discourse of Paul addressing the Ephesian elders takes place near the end of his third journey. He already spent two years at the hall of Tyrannus in Ephesus. He mentions that in total he poured into the elders for three years (Acts 20:31). This exit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Kingdom Central Despite Life’s Winding Paths Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2020

All believers are stewards of the Kingdom of God. As we meander through life, we need to face the realities about keeping the Kingdom a priority while doing what we can to improve its future impact.

Keeping Kingdom Central Despite Life’s Winding Paths (Acts 20:22-36) 1, Life can be filled with amazing coincidences. 2. Stephen and Helen Lee had just gotten engaged when they made a shocking family discovery. While looking through family photos during their engagement party in New York, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Little Red Riding Hoods

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jun 14, 2021

Sometimes referred to as Paul’s tearful farewell, Paul has what could also be described as an elder board meeting with the elders of the Ephesian church. Goodbyes have a way of making you think and Paul has some final thoughts for the church at Ephesus; most notably to beware the wolves.

Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Little Red Riding Hoods Text: Acts 20:17-38 Date: June 13, 2021 Big Idea: The passage is sometimes referred to as Paul’s tearful farewell. Not surprisingly, Paul has what could also be described as an elder board meeting with the elders of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38