Sermons on Acts 27:1-28:1:

Storms And The Will Of God

Contributed by Barry Surratt on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction- Being in the will of God doesn’t always mean smooth sailing.

Introduction- Being in the will of God doesn’t always mean smooth sailing. In case you don’t believe that just ask the apostle Paul. Just what is the relation between the will of God and the storms of life? Are they related? Is it mandatory that storms come to us if we are to know God’s will? I. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-29

How Paul The Apostle Handled Crises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many crisis coping skills can be distilled from the way Paul responded to problems.

Many crisis coping skills can be distilled from the way Paul responded to problems. In Acts 27 we find Paul is on his way to face the judgment of the Roman Emperor Caesar aboard a prison ship. Suddenly, a terrible a storm rages. After three days everyone on board despairs of life. Just as everyone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Floating On Broken Pieces

Contributed by James May on Apr 10, 2002

If we will abide in Christ as the sailors stayed with the ship that Paul was shipwrecked in, God will provide a way for us to escape destruction.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44, Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anclas

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 20, 2002

Con todo lo que está sucediendo a nuestro rededor, necesitamos un ancla segura. Les presento 4 anclas para la vida.

Anclas Hechos 27:29 Introducción: Los días en que vivimos están llenos de temor. Hay pestes, enfermedades, divorcios, una economía decadente, guerra, rumores de guerra, terrorismo, amenazas de terrorismo. ¿Dónde podemos hallar firmeza en las tormentas de la vida? Oración de transición: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay In The Ship

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 7, 2002

Thanks to Pastor David Carter for this outline. Get in the ship and stay in the ship!

ACTS 27:21-32 "STAY IN THE SHIP!" A) In the context of this Scripture, we see a picture of man’s way vs. God’s way to save men! * Fourteen life threatening days had passed since the ship had left The Fair Havens. * It was midnight and the sailors had no idea where they were, but they sensed they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Evangelize Idol Worshippers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How to Bring Idol Worshippers Christ and then on to Maturity (Eph. 4:14,15)

How To Evangelize Idol Worshippers Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain three hindrances that inhibit idol worshippers from becoming Christians. 2. The students will explain the ways that scripture suggests we bring idol worshippers to faith in Christ. 3. The students will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weathering Contrary Winds

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 18, 2001

All people face contrary winds from time to time. God’s Word tells us how we can face them successfully.

A. THE CERTAINTY OF CONTRARY WINDS 1. They Come to us all 2. They Come suddenly and unexpectedly 3. They Come from different and often unsuspecting directions * We like the "south wind that blow softly" (13) and think it will always be so. I love to feel a cool gentle breeze ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Matt Condon on Apr 20, 2001

God Works Through Life’s Storms

Acts 27:1-25 The God of the Storm I have been waiting for Chapter 27. If the book of Acts was a movie, chapter 27 would be the climax. I don’t know about you, but My favorite part of any movie is when the hero comes in and saves the day. It makes me wish Acts had a soundtrack. We have certain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-25

Denomination: *other

Some Advantages Of Being Committed

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Reasons why the committed Christian has so many advantages in so many dimensions of life.

The Advantages of Being a Committed Christian (Acts 28:1-10) Illustration:You must get involved to have an impact. No one is impressed with the won-lost record of the referee. John H. Holcomb, The Militant Moderate (Rafter 1. Have you ever stopped to consider all the advantages of being a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul Handled A Crises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

What to do when you are facing a multitude of crisis? Are you becoming better or bitter?

How Paul Handled Crisis Acts 27:21-25 Crisis - A decisive moment, a difficult time that becomes momentous. "Crisis can make us either better or bitter." Illustration:Rules for crisis management: 1) Hope for the best, bur prepare for the worst. 2) Look first, then act. 3) When you do act, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul Focused Not On What He Lacked But On What He Had

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Learning how to look at the part of the glass that is full rather than on the portion that is empty energizes believers

How Paul Focused Not on What He Lacked But On What He Had in Christ (Acts 27:1-26) 1. Why do you suppose that many people become depressed, discouraged or frustrated by circumstances? Maybe they are focusing more attention on what they do not have rather than on what they possess in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Build A Fire

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002

When you’re weary, weak, confused and just don’t know what to do… build a Fire!

“Build A Fire” Acts 28: 1-10 INTRO: 1. I believe that there is nothing in this book that is insignificant. a. If we truly believe that God orchestrated everything in the life of Paul, we must also believe that even the smallest detail is ordained by God. b. In my ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anchors For Life's Storms

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 18, 2001

As we face the many storms/difficulties that life brings our way, let us remember that God has provided us "anchors" that will help us to endure in the storms.

ANCHOR’S FOR LIFE’S STORMS Acts 27:22-25 INTRODUCTION A man drives to work at 6:30 a.m. as he has for 8 years. He punches in his time-card and is soon confronted by his supervisor. John is berated and humiliated as he has been repeatedly over the years over minor things. This time he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up The Ship

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Jan 28, 2001

No matter the situation never abandon the ship.

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Morning January 28, 2001 11:00 A. M. Intro: Storms come into our lives for several reasons, how we react in those situations reveals our faith and level of spiritual maturity. Core: In the book of acts we see how Paul reacts in a storm. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Anchor Away

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 29, 2001

four anchor we need to leave in the sea and one we need to pick up

God will lead us to Him if we listen and obey. Acts 27:27-44 Why did the Author write this story? Was it to show that God will pull us through the storms of life? Or was it to show us how God provides for us and will lead us to safety if we will listen and obey? Background Paul was brought before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: *other