Sermons on Acts 20:28-32:

Be A Model Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2009

Paul models Christ. Who you are is more important than what you can do. Our life ought to be walking sermon that people remembers.

I learn this from Paul – don’t just do ministry, live your ministry. • Let your life be a walking sermon. People see you and they see a glimpse of Christ. • They can see hope, love, joy, and purpose in our lives, because Christ dwells in us. • WHO you are has a greater and longer lasting impact in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Spiritual people are followers of Christ who bring life and hope to those around them.

Marks of a Spiritual Person Acts 19:21-41 Intro: Much could be said about what it means to be spiritual. [Ask for response- What are spiritual people like?] Spiritual people pray a lot, worship in spirit, they read the Bible and faithfully obey God’s commands, they fast in order to get closer to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41, Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

If God’s people are growing in spiritual health, then His church will be a healthy church.

How to Be a Healthy Church Acts 20:28-38 Intro: How many here like to be healthy? Most of us do. We’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, and we like to feel that we’re running on all cylinders. Whether you’re a 2-stroke, 4-banger, slant-6, or a V-8, we all like to be at full power. Nobody ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leadership During Tough Times Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010

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

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For These Guys

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012

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

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

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

Scripture: Acts 20:28-35

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

Sanctification Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 15, 2011

Sanctification

SO GREAT A SALVATION - Sanctification. It is vital to remember that this doctrine is not to be interpreted by experience, but rather by a careful consideration of all Scriptures bearing on the subject. I. Definition. The original words translated sanctify, sanctification, holy, holiness, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Baptist

Iron Man = A Wolf In Iron Clothing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 16, 2010

Paul told the Ephesian elders that wolves would arise from among the own number. How were they to be able to tell when someone (like an Elder) had become one of the bad guys?

OPEN: Last week I told you I loved superheroes. And I have done extensive research for this sermon series for years. I’ve read superhero comic books/ watched superhero TV shows/ went to superhero Movies. I’m what you might call an “expert” in superheroes. And one of the things about superheroes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Searching For Jesus

Contributed by Bret Bone on Oct 22, 2012

As Christians…we have witnessed God’s grace in our lives and many times in those who are close to us. Every week… Because of God’s love for mankind…people like you and I get the opportunity to walk out of the church a changed person! For some…this c

Video...Work as Worship Slide#1 Welcome…Gift bags Prayer As Christians…we have witnessed God’s grace in our lives and many times in those who are close to us. Every week… Because of God’s love for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-30

Blessed By The Blood

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 22, 2014

The innocent, powerful, sin-cleansing, divine, ever-powerful, crimson blood of Jesus Christ is worth talking about and singing about. His blood has never lost its power. It is the only thing that can save the soul of man.

BLESSED BY MEANS OF THE BLOOD The RED blood applied to a BLACK heart, will make it WHITE as snow. Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pastor’s Authority

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

Bible truths about pastoral authority.

THE PASTOR’S AUTHORITY AND THE CHURCH MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY THE PASTOR’S AUTHORITY AND THE CHURCH MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY There are two things that we desire to cover here. First, we want to reinforce the scriptural authority of the pastorate and warn about the abuse of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Foursquare

Leadership Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 11, 2015

Paul wanted to encourage church leaders to continue serving faithfully after he's gone. We who lead live out what we've learned. As witnesses to the truth, we apply the wisdom we've acquired through experience and by time spent in prayer.

As General George Patton was preparing for combat operations in North Africa during WWII, he called on his aging mentor, General John J. Pershing, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Patton thanked Pershing for giving him his start as a Company Commander. Pershing said, “I can always pick a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Congregational

Paul's Farewell To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 16, 2015

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

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Measure A Man

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 24, 2015

The world measures a man by brains, or by brawn, or by bucks. How do we, as Christians, measure a man? We measure a man by the manner of his life, the message of his life and the motto of his life.

How To Measure A Man Dr. James O. Davis Acts 20 What is the measure of a real man? Let this message grip your heart forever. The apostle Paul is revisiting a strategic mission field. And he comes to Miletus and there he gathers with him the Ephesian elders. And he has a time walking with them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:19-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God