Sermons on Acts 20:30-38:

Never Can Say Goodbye

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jan 26, 2001

Goodbye’s are ineveitable, but Christians never say goodbye for the final time.

West Greeley Baptist Church January 28th 2001 “Never Can say Goodbye” Act’s 20:25, Acts 20:37-38, Acts 21:1 By Pastor Mark Hensley Acts 2025"Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. Acts 20:37 “They all wept as they embraced him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38, Acts 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Has Come For Bi-Vocational Ministers And Staff

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

We are all ministers so we need to rethink some traditional vocational concepts.

The Time Has Come For Bi-vocational Ministers and Staff I have served in many churches over the last twenty-five years in a bi-vocational capacity. Only at the time I had not heard the terminology nor realized that it was what was needed in the churches. I had been saved and mentored under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, Acts 20:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Some Reasons For Paul's Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

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

Scripture: Acts 20:17-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A Christian: Generosity Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

Learning to be generous as a child of God

The Marks of a Christian: Generosity Acts 20:35 Paul said, "...I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus." Of course he was talking about the physical marks of suffering and persecution which identified him with his Lord. But tonight I want us to once again consider the fact that our lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35, Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is An Elder?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. No people will ever rise above their leaders. a. This truth is especially relevant for the Lord's Church. 1) Strong leaders .......... produce strong churches. 2) Weak leaders ............ produce weak churches. b. Regardless of TYPE, the church will always have leaders! 1) Human ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-31

Good-Bye!

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 25, 2004

Today we will look into the heart of the Apostle Paul. We will come away from that experience assured that there’s no fellowship on earth compare to what Christians have experienced. We will know today in our message titled “Good-bye” that: God directs ou

Today we will look into the heart of the Apostle Paul. We will come away from that experience assured that there’s no fellowship on earth compare to what Christians have experienced. We will know today in our message titled “Good-bye” that: God directs our paths, God demands our labors and God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Stewardship - Part Three Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

Third in a series of four messages on Stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

Proverbs 11:24-29 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell. He who seeks good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Leadership

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Mar 12, 2004

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

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

America's Greatest Tragedy Pt. 1 By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 22, 2004

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

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Graceful Exit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 19, 2004

In Paul’s farewell address he spoke of the past, the present and the future. 1- His past work 2- His present commitment 3- His future concern

INTRO.- How do you say “goodbye” when you exit someone’s presence? - “Gotta go. Bye.” - “It’s been fun. Take it easy.” - “Adios Amigo.” - “After while, crocodile.” - “Later gator.” - “So long. Catch you later.” - “Toodle-oo.” (that’s an old one) - “Goodbye and God bless you.” - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get A Job

Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 6, 2005

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

Scripture: Acts 20:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Come, And Be Faithful - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 3, 2005

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

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Inside The Heart Of The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 8, 2005

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

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

3 Odd Jobs Of The Tentmaker Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2005

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

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service Elderly Christian Woman

Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 3, 2005

Funeral service for My Grandmother

FUNERAL SERVICE: ELDERLY CHRISTIAN WOMAN by George Crumbly Service for Emma Faye McGill (My Grandmother) December 22, 1995 2:00pm Lake Wales Church of the Nazarene Lake Wales Florida Acts 20: 36-38 "A Time Of Parting" We come today to pay our final tribute of respect to Mrs. Emma Faye McGill. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36-38

Denomination: Methodist