Dedicated To The Men of God
Who Preach the Word of God As It Is To Men As They Are
"Preach The Word"
How To Have An Effective Ministry
(This sermon is relative to the church at Ephesus.)
Text: Acts 20:17-38
Introduction:
The successful Gospel preacher must envision the following basic principles: 1- Sin 2-Sinners ( souls of men) 3-Savior (from sin) 4- Satan (the enemy of souls) 5-Salvation- (it’s method,etc.).
I. The Manner of His Ministry (v.18)
A. Reality - (v.19a) "Serving the Lord."
B. Humility- (v.19a)
C. Sincerity- (v.19b) Tears and temptation
D. Charity- (vv.19-20) Tears -(Rom. 9:1-3)
E. Fidelity- (vv.19,20,27)
F. Integrity- (v.33) Paul worked willingly with his own hands (vv.33-34).
G. Sacrifically- (v.24)
Paul was willing to lay his life on the line for Christ and Christ’s Gospel.
II. The Message of His Ministry (v.21)
Paul preached the three R’s of true religion. From the first day until the last day his message remained the same.
A. Repentance toward God (v.21)
B. Reliance upon Christ (v.21 ; Acts 16:31)
C. Resignation to the Holy Spirit (vv.23-23)
III. The Mission of His Ministry (v.24)
His mission was threefold:
A. To finish his course (v.24; 2 Tim.4:7-8) Ill.: His life’s purpose
B. To find and feed converts (vs. 20,28)
C. To fortify the Christians (vv. 31-32)
CONCLUSION:
1. Paul prayed for these believers (v.36) "for and with them".
2. Paul presented these believers to God (v.32).
Sermon
By Dr. Curtis Barbery
Bennett, NC
- USA
