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  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 7 - Goodness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 21, 2006
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    In part 7 of the fruits of the spirit series we will look at Goodness and how this godly characteristic can help us build relationships and take care of those in need.

    The Fruit of the Spirit Part 7 – Goodness Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This morning I would like to talk about the Spiritual Fruit, or character of God we can develop, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Whole Counsel Of God

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Jun 14, 2003
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    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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    Prayer & Parting Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 6, 2003
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    Final in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at Pauls farewell with the Ephesian elders as a pattern for praying together as we say goodbye.

    Prayer & Parting Text: Acts 20: 22-38 Introduction This sermon was scheduled before I knew with certainty when or even if I would be leaving Heidelberg. So perhaps it is providential that here just about exactly one month before my departure as we conclude this series of sermons on prayer that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    New Beginings

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 23, 2003
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    Pastor’s farwell address to the church.

    New Beginnings Acts 20:17-38 [17] From Miletus [Paul] sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. [18] And when they had come to him, he said to them: You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, [19] serving the Lord with all humility, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Is Enough Enough

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 2, 2004
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    This message deals with the thought -- "When is enough enough when we are serving Christ"

    WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH? ACTS 20:17-27 $3 Worth of God I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of Him to make me love a black man or pick beets with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get A Job

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 6, 2005
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    We have to always be ready and willing to work

    GET A JOB Scripture Reference: Acts 20:31-35 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    O Come, And Be Faithful - Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 3, 2005
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    Inside Paul’s heart we find faithfulness: To the FAMILY, in our FINANCES, to the FELLOWSHIP, and to the FAITH. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    O Come, and be Faithful Acts 20:18-38 [opening PowerPoint clip from Old Faithful] The Apostle Paul took 3 missionary journeys. In chapter 20 he’s about to begin the last lap…his 3rd trip. And in these verses he’s about to head out for Jerusalem, and he has to say goodbye to these saints at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Inside The Heart Of The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 8, 2005
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    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

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    3 Odd Jobs Of The Tentmaker Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2005
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    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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    Spiritual Leadership

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Mar 12, 2004
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    Spiritual leadership is a special opportunity given to God-chosen individuals for a special purpose.

    Spiritual leadership is a very important subject worthy to be considered for deeper study. Its indisputable value and amplification has reached a new milestone. Its admirable effects are now being desired by highly competitive and intellectual people in the secular realm. Men of integrity have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    How To Leave A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
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    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

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Elders' "P.l.a.c.e." In The Body Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012
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    The role of the elders is to protect, lead, admonish, care for and equip the local church.

    Since we have people here at TFC who have come from all kinds of different church backgrounds, we have all been exposed to different models of church leadership and structure. So as we address that topic here for several weeks, this is going to be an area where many of us may struggle with trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray For These Guys

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012
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    A sermon on the elders responsibilities to their congregation (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 7 The Acts of the Apostles)

    HoHum: Lynn Anderson- Several years ago, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel's countryside, spellbound by Ahim, our unusually gifted tour guide. Ahim, who likes to laugh at himself, told how one of his tours fizzled. Ahim said he was reeling off his spiel about shepherds, who don't drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Fly High - Acts Part 18 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 4, 2006
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    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

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    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