8) Night & Day With Tears: Understanding Paul’s Warning to the Ephesian Elders (Des Strydom)

Summary: This sermon explores Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20, emphasizing the importance of spiritual leadership, the dangers facing the church, and the emotional toll of ministry. The speaker stresses the need for leaders to be grounded in God's Word, to feed the flock with sound doctrine, and to be vigilant against both external and internal threats to the faith. The sermon also highlights the sacrificial nature of ministry and the heartache that comes with seeing believers led astray.

Chapters
Chapter 1: The Importance of Sound Doctrine and Spiritual Growth
0:00 - 15:00
The sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and living by God's Word for spiritual growth and discernment.
Chapter 2: Warnings Against False Teachers and Perversion of the Gospel
15:00 - 30:00
Paul's warnings about false teachers and the perversion of the gospel are examined in detail.
Chapter 3: The Emotional Toll of Ministry and Perseverance in Truth
30:00 - 45:00
The sermon explores the emotional challenges of ministry and the importance of persevering in truth.

Key Points:
Take heed to yourself and to the flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.
Feed the church of God with sound doctrine and spiritual nourishment.
Be watchful for "grievous wolves" that will enter from outside and arise from within.
The importance of being established in the truth to discern and resist false teachings.
The emotional toll of ministry, as exemplified by Paul's tears and warnings.
The danger of perverting the gospel by adding works to grace.
The challenge of maintaining unity in the face of many competing voices and teachings.

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