Sermons on Acts 27:10-25:

When Fear Meets Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Our faith can give us the courage we need to make it through the tough times in life.

When Fear Meets Faith Acts 27 (esp. 21-26) Intro: I’d like to show a video clip of a portion of Paul’s life. This excerpt is about 10 minutes long and will cover chapters 26 & 27 of Acts. We will start off with Paul speaking to King Agrippa who came to visit Festus, and end with the shipwreck. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God In The Storm Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This continues my series through the book of Acts.

“God in the Storm” Acts 27 August 17, 2008 The opportunities are many and the temptation is strong for a preacher to take this passage and approach it from an allegorical perspective. Some pastors have done just this and posted their messages online, with titles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Peace Among The Pieces

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 23, 2008

When storms come, and they will come, "Hold On," there is peace among the pieces. I preached this message in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Peace Among the Pieces By Pastor Donny Granberry It has definantly been difficult for many of our Church family, our neighbors, and those living within the reach of Ike these past week or so. Our prayers, concern, and compassion go out to you and to all of those who were affected by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2009

Each of us will face storms in our lives from this story we discover ways to survive those storms.

Facing the Storms of Life (That video I think was taken off the coast of New Zealand, sometimes on you tube it is identified as being off of Newfoundland or Grand Manan, it’s not.) Have you ever been in a really great storm? I mean a doozy of a storm? Do you remember when Juan swept through in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Leaders Needed I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 7, 2009

Exposition of Acts 27:1-22, regarding leadership and the Apostle Paul

Text: Acts 27:1-22, Title: Leaders Needed I, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/6/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Leadership is the ability to put the plans into practice, and to accomplish the specified objectives through the skillful management of people, time, and tangible resources. A good leader is one who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders Needed Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2009

Exposition of Acts 27:23-44 regarding the leadership qualities of Paul on his ride to Rome

Text: Acts 27:23-44, Title: Leaders Needed II, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/13/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Sing the song from Gilligan’s Island, B. Background to passage: we are picking up this morning in the middle of a storm, literally. Paul and 275 other people are on a 3 hour tour that turned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:23-44

Denomination: Baptist

You're Gonna Make It Through Your Storm

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

No matter what storm you are going through in your life right now, God will see you through it. Watch how God strengthens Paul during his real life storm and the lessons we learn about surviving storms.

I have a message for you from God today. God told me to tell all of you that… YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT!!! YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT THROUGH YOUR STORM!!! It’s just a matter of TIME. God wants to lift your spirits today. God wants to raise your sights today. God wants you to take heart. YOU ARE GOING ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

How To Survive A Shipwreck Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Aug 18, 2009

When life gets hard and storms are raging, a shipwreck might be the best place to be.

How to Survive A Shipwreck August 16, 2009 Have you ever felt like your were going against the wind and your life was about to crash? When life gets hard and storms are raging, a shipwreck might be the best place to be. Background: Paul is going to high places…and hard places…and against the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

God In The Midst Of The Storm

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

Paul had a difficult experience in the midst of the storm, and he learned some things that we should learn relative to having courage in the midst of our storms. He gives us some anchors.

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III God In The Midst of the Storm Acts 27:1-44 Preliminaries I want to begin by expressing my appreciation to my god friend, brother D.J. Ceasar, and those who have assisted him in preparing these services today, and for this invitation to share with you this morning and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Shipwreck Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 14, 2008

The Apostle Paul is thrown into (literally) a very tough spot while on his way to possible execution in Rome. Why does God allow turmoil upon turmoil in our lives and how can he use it for His (and our) good?

Recently Margaret and I had the opportunity to spend some time at sea. At times all you could see was ocean. There were no islands or land of any kind in sight. All you had was the rolling waves. I thought what it must have been like for the Apostle Paul—on his way to Rome where he would most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Snare Of The South Wind

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

If you have a Word from God, no matter how much the storm rages, God will let you prevail.

Acts 27:13-20 KJV And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. [14] But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. [15] And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 10, 2006

The life of Paul was powerful because he live not by his faith, but by the FAITH OF GOD! He was aware that God was always with him.

I BELIEVE GOD! I. PAUL ABOARD SHIP Acts 27:20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. . Acts 27:21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-26

I Believe God

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Oct 12, 2006

Our belief not only affects us but everyone around us.

I Believe God Acts 27: 19-26 Have you ever heard someone say, “It does not matter what I believe it will not make any difference to anyone else?” Or have you ever heard some one say “it doesn’t make any difference what I believe as long as I believe something?” Both of those statements are dead ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Principles For Handling Crises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004

Paul came out of his crises even stronger in faith, courage, hope, and credibility. Every crisis that you pass through will either make you bitter or better - the choice is up to you!

How Paul the Apostle Handled Crises Acts 27:21-Acts 28:1-20 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anchors In The Storm

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 24, 2004

Four anchors that can help wither the storms of life.

Introduction: A few years ago I was called to the hospital. A young lady in our church was 9 months pregnant and was about to have her baby but something was wrong. When I got there I found out that just the night before she sensed something was wrong. She went to the hospital. She had had good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist