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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    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

  • Jason Jones avatar

    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 4 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 25, 2009
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    Exposition of the last part of Paul’s charge to the Ephesian elders

    Text: Acts 20:32-38, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 4, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Karl Marx, died in 1883 with these last words… “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” Thomas à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, d.1170 “I am ready to ...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
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    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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    Prepare Your Flock

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 9, 2007
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    paul’s final farewell

    PREPARE YOUR FLOCK INTRO: PAUL DEPARTING TO GO TO JERUSALEM 1: HE GIVES HIS FINAL INSTRUCTIONS A) YOU ARE OVERSEERS OF THE FLOCK B) THE CHURCH CANNOT BE DEPENDENT UPON ONE PERSON C) CHRIST PURCHASED THE CHURCH WITH HIS OWN BLOOD POINT: PAUL IS TRYING TO INSTRUCT THEM IN HIS FINAL WORDS TO ALWAYS ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Owens avatar

    Leading Like Paul Led Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2016
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    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

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Apr 29, 2017
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     | 27,115 views

    This sermon challenges us to determine what we are living by and how to put our giving into practice

    Acts 20:17-38 It is more blessed to give than to receive Introduction This portion of scripture is part of the Apostle Paul’s farewell tour. He is on his way to Jerusalem and foresees that he will never see the elders in the church of Ephesus again. As Paul speaks his farewell message he does ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul's Words At Miletus With The Ephesian Elders Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2017
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Ready For Our Hard Goodbyes (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 9, 2018
     | 5,435 views

    God's Word has the power! 1. To give us Christian growth (vs. 32). 2. To inspire Christian giving (v. 33-35). 3. To soothe Christian grief (vs. 36-38).

    How to Get Ready for Our Hard Goodbyes (Part 3) The Book of Acts - Part 74 Acts 20:32-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 15, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Remember that Acts 20 was a pivotal time in the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul. In these verses Paul reflected on the past. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Without Limits And Support The Weak

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 30, 2018
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    Always give and always support the weak

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: GIVE WITHOUT LIMITS AND SUPPORT THE WEAK Acts 20:33-38 King James Version (KJV) 33 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. 34 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Loving Your Neighborhood Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2016
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     | 6,000 views

    In order to follow Christ requires serving others.

    Loving Your Neighborhood Text: Acts 19:13-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the book, The Externally Focused Church, it says, "People need exercise for physical health and service for spiritual health. We learn from the Scriptures, but we grow by serving others" (Chp. 4). 2. It's simple, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Visible Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2014
     | 5,842 views

    HERE AS PAUL PREPARES TO RETURN TO JERUSALEM, UNSURE OF HIS FUTURE, HE SPEAKS VERY CANDIDLY OF HIS LIFE OF MINISTRY, AND IN THE PROCESS OUTLINES FOR US THE ACTIVITIES THAT MADE HIM SUCH AN EFFECTIVE SERVANT FOR CHRIST.

    VISIBLE SERVANTHOOD ACTS 20:13-38 Acts 20:36-37 When he had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. 37 They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him. INTRODUCTION: JAMES BOICE WRITES, “It is helpful too because we see Paul toward the end of his ministry among these people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Paul's Farewell To Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 16, 2015
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,105 views

    To establish that Paul’s farewell was one of kindness and deep concern for the church leaders at Ephesus, and all ministers and elders should aspire to foster this same spirit in their work of Christ everywhere.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Commitment To Ephesus 2. Paul’s Commission to Ephesus 3. Paul’s Character in Ephesus Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson outlines Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian church elders who came in haste to see him before his journey to Jerusalem. These elders had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Lee avatar

    Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 9,735 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Developing the Heart of a Servant part 1 Acts 20:18-38 The Apostle Paul is about to head out for Jerusalem, but, before he leaves, he wants to say goodbye to the believers in Ephesus. The time he’s spent with these believers has been a special time and Paul has grown to love each one. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,795 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Developing the heart of a servant part 2 Acts 20:18-38 We discussed, last Sunday, the need for faithfulness…to our families, in our finances, to the fellowship of the body, and to the faith. Today, as we continue developing the heart of a servant we will need to think about two more things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 3 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,251 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Inside the Heart of the Apostle Paul part 3 Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, whether we get paid for it or not. You may have a career, but have a heart for other things. The Apostle Paul was much more than a tentmaker. He had other interests and those other interests helped mold him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist