Sermon Title: Let’s Be Encouraged in a Time of Weariness and Death
Sermon Text: Acts 20:7-16
Preparation Question: When you’re weary or discouraged, where do you usually turn for encouragement and strength?

Four encouraging warnings from Paul’s ministry found in Acts 20:7-16:
1. Being Proactive in Ministry – Because the Time Is Short (v. 7, 13-16)

2. Protecting the Dignity of Others – Because People Matter (v. 8)

3. The Peril of Growing Weary – Because Life and Ministry Can Be Exhausting (v. 9)

4. The Posthumous Life and Comfort of Eutychus and Every Believer – Because This Life Will End (v. 10-12)

Response Questions:
1. What tends to keep you from acting with spiritual urgency?
2. Why is protecting someone’s dignity an important form of Christian love and Gospel ministry?
3. What are some ways to stay anchored in your walk with Christ and protect yourself from becoming overly weary to the point of burnout?
4. How does the truth and hope of the resurrection encourage you in times of loss, exhaustion, or discouragement?
5. What will you do this week for Jesus to make the most of your time?