Why do we so often measure impact by reach, attention, and visible results? What if some of the most meaningful influence in your life happens through the people right in front of you? In Week 7 of The Table, Dr. Brian Koning teaches from Acts 20:17-38, where Paul gathers the Ephesian elders on the beach at Miletus for a final farewell. Paul has preached to crowds, performed miracles, and carried the gospel into major cities, but in this moment, his legacy is seen in the people he has lived among, taught, warned, loved, and prepared to lead. Through Paul’s farewell, Brian shows that what happens at your table does not end at your table. Your influence is not measured only by platform, scale, followers, or visible reach. It is shaped through presence, gospel-centered love, costly faithfulness, and the willingness to invest deeply in people who will carry the work forward. Whether you are wondering if your quiet faithfulness matters, grieving places where relationships have broken down, or searching for a biblical sermon on influence, legacy, purpose, discipleship, and Christian community, this message is a reminder that no moment spent investing in people is wasted. You may never see where every ripple lands, but God can use ordinary relationships to shape a lasting legacy. Scripture: Acts 20:17-38 Speaker: Dr. Brian Koning Cornerstone Church, Prescott, AZ Yavapai County | Evangelical Free Church of America Series: The Table Week Number: 7 May 24, 2026 Learn more or plan a visit: https://prescottcornerstone.com