Acts 20:1-38 | Gospel of Jesus in the Life of Paul

Sermon Notes

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Preacher: Joel Fair
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Question #1 What is the title of our series through Acts?
WITNESSES
Question #2 What were the apostles in the book of Acts?
WITNESSES
Question #3 What are we called to be in the world today?
WITNESSES
Question #4 Whose gospel are we called to be a witness to?
JESUS

Acts 1:8
Matthew 28:18-20

Five things to look at in the passage that Paul is revealing in his missionary life and his address to the elders at Ephesus
Remember the Encouragement Paul gave
Remember the Example Paul Set
Remember the Gospel He Preached
Protect the Flock
Do it all in Relationship

I. Paul’s Encouragement - Vs 1-12
A. Vs 1 - After encouraging them
B. Vs 2 - Given them much encouragement
C. Vs 7-11 - The sovereignty of God to save and resurrect (Same sovereignty throughout all of Acts to both give and take life)
1. Remember Peter raising Dorcas from the dead in Acts 9
2. Ananias & Sapphira were killed in Acts 5
3. Even the air we breathe is a gift we think we are entitled to
D. vs 12 - Not a little comforted
E. Vs 13 - 16 Pauls travels from Troas to Miletus

II. You have seen the life I have lived because of the Gospel - Vs 18 - 20 & 33 - 35
A. Consistent
1. Spent three years with them in Ephesus
2. From the first day
B. Serving
C. Humble
D. Bold
E. Not coveting but content
1. 2 Corinthians 12:9&10
F. Laboring
G. Working Hard
1. 1 Thessalonians 2:9-10
H. Helping the Weak
I. Giving, Not Receiving

III. You have heard the Gospel (Repentance & Faith) I have proclaimed - Vs 21 - 27 & 32
A. Repentance toward God
B. Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ
1. Ephesians 2:1-10
C. Testified to by the Holy Spirit
D. Gospel of the Grace of God
E. Proclaiming the Kingdom
F. Boldly declaring the Whole Counsel of God
G. Word of the Grace of God
H. Inheritance of those who are Sanctified
1. Ephesians 1:13-14

IV. Pay attention & Be alert - Vs 28 - 30
A. Pay careful attention to yourselves
B. Pay careful attention to the flock
C. Care for the Precious Church of God - Purchased by His Blood
D. Protect from Fierce Wolves
E. Twisted Things drawing away from the Gospel
1. How can good things become twisted things?
a) Partial Truth - NOT the whole counsel of God
b) Wrong motivation
(1) Revelation 2:2-5

V. All of this is given in the context of relationship - Vs 17 & 36 - 38
A. Called and They Came
B. Praying Together
C. Weeping Together
D. Showing Great Affection
E. Sorrow in the Sending & Leaving