Don't Shrink Back

What would you say to the people you love most if you knew you would never see them again? In Acts 20, on the shore at Miletus, the apostle gathers the elders of Ephesus for one final conversation. What he tells them is a portrait of faithful, gospel-centered ministry, and a challenge for every follower of Jesus today.

In this message, we see that faithful ministry does not shrink back. It declares everything that is profitable, both in public worship and from house to house, calling people to repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. It proclaims the whole counsel of God to the church that Jesus obtained with His own blood, and it stands guard against false teaching. Above all, it entrusts God's people to God and to the word of His grace: the grace that goes before us, saves us through the death and resurrection of Jesus, builds us up, and makes us generous people who remember that "it is more blessed to give than to receive."

Whether you are joining us live or watching later, we pray this message encourages you to hold fast to Christ and His Word. Go deeper this week with our small group study guide and five-day devotional, and if you are new, we would love to connect with you.