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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Four Anchors That Hold

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 12, 2011
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    Consider some of the “anchors” we can employ in the storms of life that we face.

    FOUR ANCHORS THAT HOLD "Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come." Acts 27:29 This frightening event occurred on Paul's voyage to Rome to stand trial before Caesar Nero. There are several parallels we can draw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Times Like These

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012
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    Based on the great hymn Paul shows us that the key to the anchor is the rope.

    In Times Like These Acts 27:18-44 One day in 1944, during WWII, a woman was in her kitchen doing her normal tours. Like others of her day, she was tuned into the national radio broadcast. The tragedy of the war was brought home through the news stories and she knew the incredible suffering of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ship Wreaked!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 3, 2012
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    Sometimes our life can become ship wreaked!

    Verse 1-3-And when it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment. So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Anchored In The Storm Prt1

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012
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    We see in the life of Paul, there are no guarantees that our lives will be storm-free!

    Acts 27:13-29 READ We just read about one of the many storms that the Apostle Paul experienced during his life as a follower of Jesus Christ but there’s more to his story than just this one storm....Mr. Tom… 2 Corinthians 11:24-27 says, “From the Jews five times I received forty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    Are You Anchored In The Storm Pt2

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012
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    Last Sunday I briefly mentioned four anchors that I believe you need to drop whenever you’re going through a storm and today I want start elaborating on each of those four anchors.

    Part 1 Review 1. When You’re In A Storm, You Cannot Depend On Human Wisdom Acts 27:18-19 READ One of the most difficult things to do when you’re going through a storm will be to resist the temptation to handle your storms in the way that you think they should be handled. 2. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Anchored In The Storm Pt3

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012
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    Another tragedy that often happens when some people are going through a storm, is that they stop being faithful to God in the area of giving. So the third anchor we must throw out is

    Part 1 & Part 2 Review 1. When You’re In A Storm, You Cannot Depend On Human Wisdom The sailors that were traveling with Paul were skilled and knowledgeable men. They knew what to do when they found themselves caught in a storm so they begin to lighten the ship’s load and even threw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Anchored In The Storm Pt4

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012
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    Some one once said “Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.”

    Series Review 1. When You’re In A Storm, You Cannot Depend On Human Wisdom The sailors knew what to do when they found themselves caught in a storm so they begin to lighten the ship’s load and even threw the tackle overboard. 2. When You’re In A Storm, You Can Depend On Godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Survive A Shipwreck Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2013
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    The Apostle Paul Shipwrecked. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Passengers (vs 1-2) The Route (vs 2) The Choice (vs 9-12) The Storm (vs 13-26) The Speech (vs 21b-26) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Many Christians use car stickers to witness i.e. Bible verse or fish sign. • Many non-Christians also use car stickers displaying ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Acts 27 - Anchors For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 12, 2013
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    Paul has a few anchors for his soul. He knows the presence of God, the purpose of God and the promise of God.

    Last week we read about Paul in Corinth, where he worked for a moment as a tentmaker, with Aquila and Priscilla. [See Map] • From there he went to Syria and then to Ephesus with the tent-making couple, and subsequently left for Antioch. That concluded his 2nd journey. End of Acts 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Four Winds And The Voice Of God.

    Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 20, 2013
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    Illustrations from Scripture showing how the North, South, East and West Winds all have a different message for us. Though we have sinned, there is mercy and pardon, for you and for me.

    The Four Winds and the Voice of God. Who has seen the wind? Where does it come from and where does it go? Let me begin by mentioning just a few of the many references to wind in the Bible. Genesis 8:1 – After the flood we are told that God remembered Noah, and made a wind to pass over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    High Seas 2 - Paul Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 11, 2011
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    Because we live on a fallen planet with other fallen human beings it is possible to find ourselves in the midst of a life shattering storm through no fault of our own. The effects of the fall visit themselves randomly upon the creation.

    Dakota Community Church July 10, 2011 High Seas 2 - Paul Luke 6:46-49 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Cargo-Less Lifestyle

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011
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    When the storm came during the apostle Paul's journey, they started to throw things overboard: first the cargo, then... etc.... and the whole journey is as spiritual picture of our life and a lesson how to live a cargo-less lifestyle.

    19th of June 2011 Text: Acts 27:9-44 Cargo-less lifestyle Dear friends in Christ. Our reading journey through the New Testament brought us to the end of the 5th book of the New Testament, Acts of the Apostles chapter 27. Today we shall look into the story from the last journey of apostle Paul - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jul 25, 2011
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    As Paul goes through the storm in Acts 27 he is an example of who to go through the storm properly and how to be a blessing to others during the storm.

    Illustration: Test pilots have a litmus test for evaluating problems. When something goes wrong, they ask, "Is this thing still flying?" If the answer is yes, then there’s no immediate danger, no need to overreact. When Apollo 12 took off, the spacecraft was hit by lightning. The entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stepping Stone Or Stumbling Block

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
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    Have you ever consider how that what saved some was an obstacle to others.

    Acts 27:1, 6, 9-11, 14-15, 18-25, 31, 40-44 Have you ever consider how that what saved some was an obstacle to others. I Corinthians 1:18 “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” I Corinthians 1:23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Encourage Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 14, 2013
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    This message focuses on how God will bless others because of us and my experience with a special five year old girl who is anointed by God.

    Be Encouraged Part 3 Scripture: Acts 27:21-25; Ezekiel 14:22-23 Introduction: As I shared with you last week, on the night that He was betrayed Jesus spent time with His disciples encouraging them in order to prepare them for what they would soon experience because of His death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational