Sermons on Acts 27:1-40:

The Perfect Storm

Contributed by Charles Hensley on Jun 19, 2019

The writer of the gospel of Luke and the book of Acts was on this ship in Acts 27 bound for Caesars Palace recorded all of the details of this perfect storm. So with those thoughts in mind, I want to talk with you about The Perfect Storm. What are those details about the Perfect Storm?

I. LUKE RECORDS THE FORECAST OF THE PERFECT STORM. (vs.9-10) 1. THE SEASON FOR STORMS. (Acts 27:9a) "Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous; because the fast was already past:" They were already sailing from East to West in the Mediterranean ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Sank The Ship?

Contributed by Clay Ledford on Aug 24, 2018

Dealing with the storms of life.

What sank the ship? Acts 27:9 – 25 Paul was on his way to Rome as a prisoner, aboard a grain ship with 276 people on board. They were laid over in a harbor called Fairhaven, and faced the decision on whether to sail on or wait there. They knew that storms were coming because of the time a year that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is This Ship Heading

Contributed by Matthew Botha on May 5, 2019

Paul's journeys were met with opposition. What makes us unique

5 May 2019 WHERE IS THIS SHIP HEADING? Key Scripture: Acts 27:14-24 (NKJV) 14 But not long after, a tempestuous head wind arose, called Euroclydon. 15 So when the ship was caught, and could not head into the wind, we let her drive. 16 And running under the shelter of an island called Clauda, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shake It Off Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Faith does not stop you from getting bit – you can remove the teeth of foolishness – but you can’t remove the teeth of the world – but you CAN overcome it! It can become so engrained in you, the POWER of God – that it becomes second nature and muscle memory and you just DO what you always do!

Shake It Off! Recap Resolutions: 1. Become a Better Christian 2. Spend more time in fellowship 3. Get in spiritual shape Those 3 resolutions are fantastic! Remember the BONUS resolution? It was to have a Fantastic 2018! What does that mean? Well – if you put the three resolutions into your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-25, Acts 27:42-44, Acts 28:1-3, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:13, Acts 28:4, Acts 28:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"Some Like It Hot!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

The Body of Christ has found itself crying out for an awakening, shaken, for Revival, but in order to experience Revival we must dismiss that it only comes as an arranged event.

Intro: I like to call this message “Some Like it Hot!” It is from these passages that I find instruction for Revival. These instructions themselves are not direct, but form in a type or an allegory. The Body of Christ has found itself crying out for an awakening, shaken, for Revival, but in order ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6, Acts 27:9-14

Living Our Faith In Real Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 3, 2021

The God-ordained trip for Paul consists of a very difficult voyage. We see his faith in God despite the ordeal. God is sovereign, present and in control in our trials and tribulations.

How often do your plans start well but then somehow moved into chaos? You make all the arrangements but then disaster strikes. • Where do you turn to in times of crisis? When you have done all that you possibly can, what’s next? Are we going to give up or still stick with God? • Welcome to Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God With Us In The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 11, 2021

A Christmas series about God's presence as our Immanuel, God With Us!

God With Us - Storms December 12, 2021 Matthew 1:23 As we move closer and closer to Christmas, just 13 days away, we're talking about the presence of God in the difficult moments of life. As I’ve said, it’s always easy to say God is with me in the mountain top experiences. On those milestone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Psalm 46:1-3, Acts 27:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Three Anchors To Grasp In The Storms Of Life!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

The difficulties of life are often referred to as the storms of life. This is appropriate because both storms and the difficulties of life CAN BE DEVASTATING!

• Some of the difficulties (storms) we face can be a result of our own doing • Some of the difficulties (storms) we face can be a result of the actions of others For example, there are some who feel that they have the right to drink and drive. Since they feel they have this right, they drive down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Contrary Winds And Wet Blankets.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 3, 2018

Grinch is real and thriving in many places. Life can become a wet blanket. Never allow the Grinch to knock you down and keep you down. This storm is a great faith opportunity. SHAKE IT OFF.

EXPECT CONTRARY WINDS & WET BLANKETS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Our enemy desires to be a GRINCH and steal the joy of abundant life. He is a killjoy. Life can become a wet blanket. We must not allow other people to become a wet blanket to us. Life is full of difficult ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-30, Acts 27:10-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Courage In Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2020

Our past experiences, our past victories give us the confidence that we can sail through. But in reality every time the sailing needs proper guidance and metrological advice. Know the secrets of your life voyage.

Text: Acts 27:21-26 Theme: Keep up your Courage Introduction: The Lord is Good; His love endures forever. I praise God for this opportunity to meditate and share the Word of God with you all. We continue to ponder the hope amidst despair. God does communicate with us through many passages and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-25

Denomination: Methodist

Navigating Through The Sea Of Hardship

Contributed by David Darst on Feb 22, 2021

This is a expositional sermon series through the 27th Chapter of Acts. The Unusual account of The Apostle Paul's journey to Rome, and the practical applications of how it can help assist believers navigate through the storms of life.

How to Navigate through the SHIP….in the Seas of HardSHIP. In the Storm, you must stay with the Ship to Survive! Acts 27:9-44 I find it extremely interesting why Luke dedicates an entire chapter to Paul’s experience of this voyage on his way to Rome. I think it holds substantial spiritual and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thankful Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

A thankful spirit encourages others to see the positive in their own lives, and so being thankful is a ministry in a world where the bad news is thrown at us so often we tend to forget the good news. We need people with a thankful spirit to remind us that light is as real as the dark

The more I study the history of man and the sea, the more grateful I become that I am a landlubber. Tens of thousands of lives have been lost in ship wrecks in my lifetime. But some sailors have much to be thankful for in spite of ship wrecks. John O'Brian, for example, was off the coast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-37

One Good Man

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 19, 2021

God puts us in the midst of the dark so that we shine like stars and help them find the way. Are you listening?

One good man Acts 27:25"Therefore, keep up your courage, men, for I believe God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told. One good, god-fearing, faithful, righteous person in the midst of some ‘hardcore’ soldiers and prisoners in the ship would definitely make a lot of difference. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Just Believe God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 8, 2020

Appointed time place to show God to the world.

I just believe God Acts 27: 25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. Paul did not reach his conclusion because of political standing. But after the wildness storms man ever lived ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:25

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 27, we discover that as long as we trust in God’s PRESENCE, God’s PLANS, God’s PEOPLE, and godly PRAYERS—we’ll reach the end of our journey safe and sound, just like Paul.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (10) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 27:13-44 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/27/2017 If you’re new to the Grove or just visiting today, we are coming to the end of a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The book of Act deals with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44

Denomination: Christian Church