Sermons on Hechos 20:35:

Trusting God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 30, 2021

We we return to God's ways according to God's wisdom and God's Word, God often begins to bless us immediately, as He did for Ruth and Naomi.

A couple of months ago as Jeanie and I were returning from visiting relatives in Southern California, we arrived in Reno at about noon. So we decided to visit our favorite fast-food restaurant, even though we knew the food wouldn’t be fast. The reason for it being slow food had nothing to do with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Acts 20:35, John 13:34-35, Hebrews 10:24-25, Micah 6:8, Leviticus 19:9-10, Leviticus 23:22, Matthew 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Serve The Lord Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 5, 2021

This is the 68th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

Series: Action [#68] SERVE THE LORD Acts 20:13-38 Introduction: We have talked several times about the difficulty of being in Ministry, (and it can be tough); but there is also a lot of joy and fulfillment serving the Lord. God could just take care of all of the ministry needed to be done; but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2022

Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest (Acts 20:33–38).

Acts 20:28-38. 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. 29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Other

Leading Like Paul Led Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2016

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

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Without Limits And Support The Weak

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 30, 2018

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

Scripture: Acts 20:33-38

Denomination: Charismatic

Love's Great Offering

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message covers the concept of displaying an unconditional measure of love for God and His cause

I. "THEN TOOK MARY A POUND OF OINTMENT OF SPIKENARD, VERY COSTLY, AND ANOINTED THE FEET OF JESUS AND WIPED HIS FEET WITH HER HAIR" A. The setting of our text: 1. Jesus had arrived at Bethany six days before the Passover - that is on a Friday 2. The day after was the Sabbath and "they made Him a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Acts 7:58-60, Acts 12:1-2, Romans 8:31-33, Romans 9:3, Acts 21:13, Acts 20:35, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 4:8, Mark 12:41-44, John 12:3, Romans 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon On Devotion

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 14, 2023

Devotion is defined as love, loyalty or enthusiasm for a person or activity.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “True devotion means becoming the hand of the Divine. Whatever comes your way, you will know how to transform it into something beautiful.” James 1:22-26 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1, Romans 14:1, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 20:35

Shepherd Well Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

God will keep you CLOSE as you keep close to His WORD.

Shepherd Well Acts 20:25-38 In his book, “They Smell Like Sheep,” Dr. Lynn Anderson relates an event that happened when he was in Palestine on a Holy Land tour with his wife. He said as the bus stopped alongside the road and looked into the countryside where many sheep were gathered, the tour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 8 - The Blessing Of Selfless Giving Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 27, 2023

We live in a world that prompts us to be self-centered and individualistic. What does God expect of us? This sermon will teach us about giving the way that is pleasing to God.

We read in Acts 4:32, “Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common.” (ESV) One of the key reasons for the tremendous growth of the early church was that the people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, John 3:16, John 10:25-37, Acts 20:35, Matthew 27:59-60, Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:57, Mark 15:43, Luke 23:50, John 19:38, 1 John 4:18, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 27:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Ministry In Nigeria, 2019

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 8, 2019

God opened the door for Angela and I to go to Benin City, Nigeria from June 24-July 2, 2019. During that time, I preached in 5 services, including a youth service and a service dedicated to area ministers.

MINISTRY IN NIGERIA, 2019 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Giving to God 1. A third grade S.S. class teacher asked her seven 8 year-olds if they would give a $1,000,000 to the missionaries if they had it. “Yes!” they all screamed! 2. “If you had $1000 would you give it to the Lord?” Again, they shouted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Little Red Riding Hoods

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jun 14, 2021

Sometimes referred to as Paul’s tearful farewell, Paul has what could also be described as an elder board meeting with the elders of the Ephesian church. Goodbyes have a way of making you think and Paul has some final thoughts for the church at Ephesus; most notably to beware the wolves.

Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Little Red Riding Hoods Text: Acts 20:17-38 Date: June 13, 2021 Big Idea: The passage is sometimes referred to as Paul’s tearful farewell. Not surprisingly, Paul has what could also be described as an elder board meeting with the elders of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Great Expectations

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jun 27, 2021

Having warned the elders of the Ephesian church about false teachers Paul also provides some final words of encouragement not the least of which is our everlasting inheritance.

OLActs20-Great Expectations Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Great Expectations Text: Acts 20:32-38 Date: June 27, 2021 Big Idea: The Bible talks about there being an inheritance for believers but what exactly does that mean? It was Dr. Seuss who said, “Don’t cry because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:30-38, Ephesians 1:11, Matthew 25:14-30

Message 10 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:12-14 – Church Leadership Positions And Practical Matters For Christians Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022

In church government there are 5 words translations use for the leadership positions, looked at briefly and then we consider a verse of great practical support. It covers busybodies, disorderly people, the fainthearted, helping the weak Christians, and patience in opposition.

MESSAGE 10 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:12-14 – CHURCH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND PRACTICAL MATTERS FOR CHRISTIANS RESPECT YOUR SHEPHERDS We will continue with the studies in 1Thessalonians, and today we will look at the governing of a church and the shepherd role within the leadership. PART A. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28-29, 1 Peter 5:1-3, Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:11, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Romans 15:1-3, Acts 20:33-35, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Acts 11:22-26, Romans 14:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive”

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Aug 22, 2025

The generous support of the Philippian church reminds us that giving is more than charity—it is worship. Meeting the needs of others becomes a fragrant offering to God, bringing Him glory as we reflect His character and Christ’s love, while also allowing us to experience God’s abundant provision.

“It Is More Blessed to Give than to Receive” Philippians 4:15–20 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-20, Acts 20:35, Ephesians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

5 Tips For Christian Living In The New Year

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2024

Pray, ask God for guidance, and then write a simple statement on a piece of paper as a guidepost for the coming year. Put it on your fridge, and let it be a reminder to you through the year.

As we head into a new year, I want to give you some tips for how to live your life in the coming year. As people we should always be growing, always learning more about God, and always attempting to see ourselves becoming more like Jesus. That takes intentional decisions, decisions to live a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Denomination: Salvation Army