Intro-Paul shows forth a good ministry at Ephesus.
Paul’s ministry had the blessings of God on it.
I. A Tearful Ministry - verses 19, 31, 37
1. He wept over them - verse 19
2. He admonished them with tears - verse 31
3. He wept with them - verses 36-38
II. A Faithful Ministry - verses 20-27
1. Paul was faithful to his message - verse 20
2. Paul was faithful to his calling - verses 22-25
III. A Fruitful Ministry - verse 28
1. God had given him a flock
2. Ephesus was a fruitful church
IV. A Watchful Ministry - verses 28-32
1. Paul watched against false teachers - verses 29-31
2. Paul warned against them
V. A Sacrificial Ministry - verses 33-35
1. Works hard with his own hands for his living
2. Paul showed it was more blessed to give than receive.
-Bro. Mike Goodson
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