Sermons on Gevurot 20:35:

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

We Love Freebies

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 24, 2012

To help get us prepared for our free market as we give freely our material items, food, and time to the community.

Next Saturday we will be hosting a fantastic all day event that I am sure will be a blessing to our community. We are hosting a Free Market!! Who doesn’t like to hear the word fee? For most of us, the word free is almost a magical word that has power over us. It seems to draw us near and captivate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Denomination: Other

Visible Servanthood Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2014

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

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

Triple Giving Series

Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 30, 2016

A look at giving of your knowledge, your time, and your money for the common good. The message discussed our need to use what we have been given to lift up the Body of Christ. The need to use the gift we have been given in accordance with our faith.

It is better to give than to receive. That is what Paul quoted Jesus as saying. It is more blessed to give than to receive. Today we will conclude our series on giving by talking about HOW we give. Last week, you’ll remember, that we said if you are in Christ Jesus, the question was not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-35

Denomination: Bible Church

24 Reason Why I Love To Give

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

A list of inspiring reasons to give. A good list for short Tithe/Offerings messages.

There was some discussion on a thread on my Facebook wall regarding Tithing/giving etc. Kind of the same old debate that has been raging for years. Is tithing something under the Old Testament and therefore are churches wrong for preaching it etc? My theology on it, is that yes tithing is Old ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:28-29, Numbers 18:21-32, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 6:21, Proverbs 3:8-9, Acts 20:35, Luke 6:38, Malachi 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

24 Reasons Why I Love To Give

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019

I brainstormed the reasons why I personally love to give and then used one every Sunday during the Tithes/Offering message.

Here are the reasons why I love giving into a local church and have done for the last 25 years. 1) To put it simply, I want to be obedient to the Word of God and in 2 Corinthians 9:7 it say that each person gives as he purposes in his heart and I want the purpose of my heart to be obedient. 2) I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 6:21, Luke 6:38, Malachi 3:10, Acts 20:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Characteristics Of The Consummate Christian! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 27, 2019

We need examples of what a real Christian looks like. The Apostle Paul's life provides that for us!

We are continuing our journey through the book of acts, and we are going to journey through the entire 20th chapter. And we are going to do that shortly, but the way that I wish to approach it is by the way of this introduction. I read an article about HEROS AND people’s nee for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-37

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

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

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

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

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

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

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Good Leader

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 31, 2015

In his farewell speech Paul advises the leaders at Ephesus how to become good leaders of the flock.

Imagine after spending nine years in missionary work being asked by God to leave your ministry area to go to a place where persecution and then prison are guaranteed! Instead of being concerned of his own welfare Paul was genuinely concerned for the leaders of the church at Ephesus. He spent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2021

Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian elders reveals his conduct (of the past), his commitment (in the present) and his concern (for the future). We see the heart of a shepherd.

Having been speaking to a laptop screen for the last 10 months, it feels good to be able to speak to you face-to-face again! • We give thanks to God for this day. Let us look into His Word, taken from Acts 20. Read Acts 20:13-38. LET US PRAY: Our heavenly Father, we have come again into your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38, 1 Timothy 4:16, Revelation 2:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul’s Final Encouragement To Ephesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2024

These are the final instructions given to a church whose name means “desirable”. Would our church today be willing to be this bold, this committed, this faithful to the calling that God has placed on each of us?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 31 Paul’s final encouragement to Ephesus Acts 20:7-38 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we had several challenges to consider when it comes to being faithful -- Ref: Christian life APP: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-38, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Acts 9:15, Ezekiel 33:6, John 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live To Give Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2024

I’ve found over the years that the Lord is constantly turning things upside down. That's the way He gets things rightside up.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2024 The psalm that we sang or heard just a little while ago, our responsorial today–does anyone remember the first words of the whole psalm in Scripture? It’s Psalm 22. The last time we encountered it this year was during Holy Week. The first words were spoken by Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 3:18-24, Acts 9:26-31, Acts 20:35, Matthew 7:1, Psalm 22:26-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

An Outline Of Acts 20

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 8, 2023

Acts 20 has a summary of Paul's ministry in various places after he left Ephesus. His closing message to the elders of Ephesus is a masterpiece of a charge to church leaders anywhere.

1 Paul’s journeys from Ephesus to Troas Text, Acts 20:1-6, KJV: 1 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. 2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, 3 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Baptist