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  • Denny Emmons avatar

    Making Life Worthwhile

    Contributed by Denny Emmons on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    How to have a meaningful life.

    Factor #1 Live a life that is exemplary before others vs 17 & 18 Factor #2 Live a life that is characterized with humility and compassion v 19a Factor #3 Live a life that is continuing to serve even though at times its very difficult v 19b Factor #4 Live a life that is concerned about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did Paul Participate In Festivals?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,865 views

    Paul gives us insights into why he participated in religious festivals for the sake of the kingdom of God.

    Why Did Paul Participate in Festivals? (Acts 20:13-16) 1. Why do you suppose that Paul was in such a hurry to get to the festival of Pentecost in Jerusalem in this passage? Illustration:Experience comes from what we have done. Wisdom comes from what we have done badly. Theodore Levitt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Some Reasons For Paul's Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,190 views

    True Success is Found in Following Paul as He Imitated Christ

    Some Reasons For Paul’s Success (Acts 20:17-36) Illustration:Someone once asked Paul Harvey, the journalist and radio commentator, to reveal the secret of his success. "I get up when I fall down," said Harvey. Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 16. Characteristics of Paul’s Successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Trust And Love Bring Out The Best In A Person

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,524 views

    If you want to have the greatest impact on others then let love and trust be your emphasis

    Why Trust and Love Brings Out the Best in a Person (Acts 20:7-15) Paul’s goal: "The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (2 Tim. 1:5) Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Presenting Arms: Embrace For Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    Incredible numbers of people are falling, and we have contributed by pushing them to the edge and failing to listen. But at the Lord’s Table we see the embracing arms of Christ and are empowered to lift the fallen and give them life.

    Those of you who were in my Vacation Bible School class know what happened – the class was supposed to run from 7:15 until 9:00 each night. At 8:57, what did I say? Something like: I know you have to go, but there are just a couple more points I want to make. And so, at a few minutes after 9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Worship

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 274 ratings
     | 34,177 views

    Let’s look at what some of God’s Word has to say about God’s people gathering together.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As you travel to visit relatives or to enjoy a well-earned vacation, do you make a habit of attending church on Sunday wherever you are? I certainly hope that you do. I hope that you haven’t somehow adopted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Who's Leading You? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 18,297 views

    This sermon stresses the importance of and the characteristics of spiritual leadership so that we will mature and not be described as Ephesians 4:14 & 15.

    Who’s Leading You? Acts 20:17-38 September 8, 2002 Intro: A. [Illustration] A bumper sticker reads: “Don’t follow me. I’m lost too.” Motion does not always mean purpose. Be very careful if you follow the crowd, for they may not know where they are going. B. Ephesians 4:14-15 (NIV), Then we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Words On Worship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,017 views

    This passage has a great deal to teach us about worship.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 34 “Words on Worship” Acts 20:7-12 As you travel this summer on vacation and to visit friends and relatives I hope that where ever you are on Sunday that you make it a habit to attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Perspective On Ministry Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,158 views

    When Paul stopped at Miletus he gives us his perspective on his ministry.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 35 Paul’s Perspective on Ministry Acts 20: 17-38 Acts 20:17 (NKJV) “From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.” Paul stopped at Miletus on his way to Jerusalem and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Giving Is Better Than Receiving

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,251 views

    Right after national tragedy. Discussing what we can do for our nation and suffering people.

    Sermon for 9/16/2001 "When Giving is Better than Receiving" Acts 20:17-35 Introduction: A. In our Scripture text this morning, Paul was on the way to Jerusalem to be scourged, imprisoned, and he thought killed. B. They stopped at Miletus on the way to Jerusalem in Asia Minor, and Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Integrity On Display Series

    Contributed by Stephen Boardman on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 41,201 views

    Everyone of us are examples to non-Christians. Some are good examples and some are bad examples. Ananias & Sapphira were included in the Bible because of their bad example; Paul shows us what a good example, a man of integrity, looks like!

    If you want to have the kind of a church Like the kind of a church you like, You needn’t slip your clothes in a grip, And start on a long, long hike. You’ll only find what you left behind, For there’s nothing that’s really new. It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your church – For the it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Danny Salyer avatar

    The Danger Of Falling Asleep

    Contributed by Danny Salyer on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 12,359 views

    There are alot of people who have closed their eyes to the things of God.

    “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP” TEXT: ACTS 20:6-12 INTRO: NOTHING IN GOD’S PRECIOUS WORD IS WITHOUT EDIFICATION..... SURELY GOD HAS PUT THIS STORY IN HIS WORD TO HELP US IN SOME WAY. THIS MORNING I WANT TO PREACH A MESSAGE ENTITLED, “THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP”, OR “ IF YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Get's To You?

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 6, 2006
     | 4,129 views

    This is a message of steadfast commitment to God’s calling.

    What Gets To You Acts 20:13-24 13 We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot. 14 When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and went on to Mitylene. 15 The next day we set sail ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Bound In The Spirit

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,450 views

    GETTING THE JOB DONE THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

    BOUND IN THE SPIRIT TEXT: ACTS 20: VS. 17--24 TEXT: PAUL SAID I GO BOUND IN THE SPIRIT. HE WAS BOUND BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FINISH THE WORK THAT GOD HAD GIVEN HIM TO DO, REGARDLESS OF WHAT IT COST HIM.*** PAUL WAS A “DO-ER “ OF THE WORD AND NOT JUST A HEARER.** HIS JOB, JUST AS OURS IS WAS TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 18 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 4, 2006
     | 4,332 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