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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Inside The Heart Of The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 149 ratings
     | 23,688 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Odd Jobs Of The Tentmaker Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,203 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul, The Pastor (His Farewell Address) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
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    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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    America's Greatest Tragedy Pt. 1 By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
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    Since 911 we all have become sensitive to the tragedy our nation felt. This terrible series of events have made us all aware of an even greater tragedy and it’s being felt by the Church!

    Introduction It was as if it was yesterday. I walked into the Church buildging and our Senior Adult Ministry was meeting that morning and as I opened the door, the Church Adminstrative Secretary said, "Pastor, a plane has hit one of the Trade Center’s towers..." And you know the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wolves In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Aug 28, 2006
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    How to spot and deal with troublemakers in the Church

    (Acts 20:17-30) "shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock." It was not unintentional that God chose to use the illustration of Shepherd, Sheep, and wolves, to speak of the church. It is in fact a very accurate portrayal of life in the church. The Lord speaks of Himself as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Confident Servant

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007
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    Paul is addressing the elders at Ephesus as he heads for Jerusalem, and in doing so he gives us a great picture of what makes a servant of God confident in what he is doing.

    Passage: Acts 20:13-28 Intro: Once in a while, when things are a little overwhelming in my life, I have what Jan and I call “the church dream.” 1. I’m here, though the room is usually a little larger, with a lot more people. 2. the service is underway as I walk in, but I don’t recognize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Paul's Words To Every Church

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007
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    Paul ended his statement to the Ephesian elders with some intensely personal remarks. They are applicable to every church and every believer down through the centuries.

    Passage: Acts 20:28-38 Intro: There are statements people make that are listened to very carefully. 1. some of the most powerful are departing statements. Il) “dying declaration” definition. 2. now Paul is not dying here, but he will never see these men again on earth. 3. and so he is “passing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The End Of Things

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
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    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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    Getting Ready For Our Final Goodbye (Part 2)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2007
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    Paul was ready for his final goodbye, and in these verses he shows us how to get ready.

    Getting Ready for Our Final Goodbye (Part 2) Acts 20:17-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 12, 2007 *Eugene J. Toni is a Vietnam veteran. In 1991, Eugene made a visit to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Standing under a full moon, he flipped through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fixed Heart

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    What is, how to obtain, and the benefits of a heart fixed on God.

    Introduction: Jas 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways A Double Mind person is: - One that is distracted between the alternate feelings of faith and distrust - Double souled, always pulled two ways. One set of desires for heavenly things and another set of desires for worldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Farewell

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 40,453 views

    This was my final sermon at Michigan Heights Baptist Church after 10 wonderful years as their Pastor.

    Introduction: Today is my last Sunday as your Pastor, and I want to offer my farewell sermon based on the farewell that Paul gave to the leaders from the Church at Ephesus. I. The Past (17-21) 17Now from Miletus, he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. 18And when they came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 3 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009
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    Exposition of Acts 20:28-31 about the last two of four charges that Paul gives the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

    D. Opening Ill: tell a story about Fred Osgood, the only person who ever questioned anything I did… B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there is not enough time on his way to Jerusalem to carry the offering to the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

    What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Leadership During Tough Times Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,713 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