In his farewell address to the Ephesian elders, Paul reveals what gave his life direction: not self-preservation, but finishing the work Christ gave him. In Acts 20:17-27, Paul models four commitments every believer is called to — humble service to God, faithful teaching to the church, bold evangelism of the lost, and unwavering resolve to complete the race, whatever it costs. This sermon challenges us to stop measuring life by its length and comfort and start measuring it by our faithfulness to the work God has given us to do.
