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  • Winson Butler avatar

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

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,728 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Graceful Exit

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 211 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Falling Asleep During This Sermon Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,960 views

    Generations come and go and are very different from one another -- but some Christian values and characteristics remain the same.

    When I was a Junior in High School, my last class of the day was Chemistry. By that time of the day, I was dragging. I needed a nap, or a candy bar or something to keep me awake. But I never had any of that – just chemistry. And chemistry could not keep me awake. Now I know this has never, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,720 views

    Sermon looks at the importance of teamwork in any leadership setting.

    “Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork” Acts 20:17-36 When the water begins to get rough and a change of direction is required, you quickly come to the realization of the importance of teamwork. A collection of individuals, each of whom is looking out for number one, will not be able to survive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of The Lord.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,164 views

    The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. What is Our Joy of The Lord?

    The Joy of The lord. Acts 20:21-29. The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Halfway Boulevard

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,005 views

    Paul wasn’t ASHAMED of the GOSPEL, Paul didn’t ARGUE with GOD, Paul wasn’t AFRAID of a GOAL. How to get off "Halfway Blvd." and relocate to the corner of "Busy Street" and "Active Avenue". Free Powerpoint template at website.

    Halfway Boulevard Acts 20:24 Powerpoint Template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HalfwayBlvd.html "But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just What Is Important, Anyway?

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,050 views

    The important thing is to remember where you are going and how you’re going to get there. Jesus continues to show us, through the apostle Paul and through your teachers, leaders, pastor and friends what are the important things in Kingdom life.

    Title: The Important Thing is to … Scripture: Acts 20:1-38 Introduction: The important thing is to … Just what is the important thing anyway? One book tells us to focus on our successes and we’ll be successful. One book tells us that the important thing is to think only positive thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Pastor's Responsibility

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,093 views

    Introduction to Colossians with respect to a pastor’s calling

    Wycliffe Hall 2001 Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Leading The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    Essentials of leadership given by Paul to the elders of Ephesus

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 20:17-32 TITLE: “LEADING THE CHURCH OF GOD” INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 20:17-32 – “From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: ‘You know how I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    As I Leave You, Remember This...

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,026 views

    Five things to remind a congregation, as you preach your last sermon to them before you move to a different ministry.

    Acts 20:17-38 AS I LEAVE YOU, REMEMBER THIS... What should I talk about today – my last sermon here at Beautiful Savior as your pastor. If I ever preach to you again, it will be as a guest, or in another church where you will be visiting. So this is it. What should I talk about, on my last ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Be A Good Finisher

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 3, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    Paul desired to finish the work God had called him to do. – Ask the Lord to help you fulfill the ministry He has directed you in. Even though we may not know what the future holds, we know who holds the future.

    Four Essential Perspectives to Give to those you are Discipling – Acts 20:16-38 Illustration: There is power in peer pressure. One day as I took my campers, from the Navigator Eagle Lake Camp, in the mountains of Colorado Springs, to the dining hall, the rumor spread that we were having lima ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Whole Counsel Of God

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    In Acts 20, when Paul gives his farewell address to the Ephesian elders, we really see his heart as a pastor. What was driving him? Being aware of the necessity of being God’s "watchman." How did he accomplish this? "For I have not shunned to declare unto

    Ephesus was a city in which many Jews took up residence + Here the seeds of the gospel were sown immediately after Pentecost = [Acts 2:9, 6:9] + At the close of his second missionary journey (about A.D. 51) + When Paul was returning from Greece to Syria, first visits city = [Acts 18:18-21] + He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Get A Job

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,153 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Fearless Faith And What If . . . ?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    Examples of Bible Characters who showed fearless faith - but what if they had not . . .

    FEARLESS FAITH -- and What If . . . . . .? I. ABRAHAM: Believing the promise of many descendants; Genesis 12:7; The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." Genesis 15:4-8 Then the word of the LORD came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but a son ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    A Model For Impacting A Community

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,816 views

    This sermon shows how Paul impacted the community of Ephesus for Christ. This sermon gives a Biblical example of how to impact our community for Christ.

    Paul called the elders from the church in Ephesus together to review his dealings among them. He told how he had worked in that group of people. We know Paul had a major impact in Ephesus. From his description we learn much about how to impact a community for Christ. 1. The greatest way to impact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist