Sermons on Acts 27:20-26:

Four Anchors Of Faith You Can Hold Onto

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

Storms come into every live, even the Christian. During those times we have 4 anchors that will hold.

TEXT: Acts 27:23-25 TITLE: FOUR ANCHORS OF FAITH YOU CAN HOLD ONTO I want to briefly share this true story with you: On January 17, 1984 a son was born to Richard & Lindsay Roberts. Thirty-six hours later the precious life of little Richard Oral Roberts slipped away forever to rest in the arms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anchors For Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 6, 2004

Paul was taken on a voyage to Rome as a prisoner. He stood strong in the face of a terrible storm, because he has these anchors: (1) the anchor of God’s presence; (2) of God’s promise; (3) of God’s plan; (4) of God’s power.

Paul and some other prisoners were taken on a voyage towards Rome. We’ll read about his experience in Acts 27:14-26; 33-44. Paul was a prisoner, but in this voyage through the storm, he stood out as a HERO. • Chains bound him, yet he was freed from fear or hopelessness. • The people were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How A Saved Person Can Ride Out There Storm

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 4, 2003

IN THIS WORLD WE WILL HAVE TO FACE THE STORMS OF LIFE. HOW CAN WE RIDE ARE STORMS OUT.

ACTS 27 VERSE 31 TEXT PAUL SAID TO THE CENTURION AND TO THE SOLDIERS EXCEPT THESE ABIDE IN THE SHIP YE CANNOT BE SAVED. HERE IN ACTS 27 GODS MAN PAUL WAS GOING IN A DARK STORM AND THE SOILDIERS WANTED TOO JUMP SHIP. WE READ THAT GODS MAN PAUL TOLD THEM TO STAY IN THE SHIP AND TO JUST RIDE IT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Faith For Today

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

Is faith relevant today and what can it do for me?

Faith for Today Selected Scripture Introduction Mark 11:22 “And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in God.” NAS I. Pardoning Faith Romans 5:1 “Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” A. Some fail to receive God’s forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22, Acts 27:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lighten Your Load

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

Every sailor knows that you can’t ride out a storm with an overburdened ship. You’ll take on excess water and sink. The same goes for us, when we carry useless burdens around and a storm comes up – we’ll be in danger of sinking.

Many of you came in here today carrying a burden, a load of care. The good news is that you can lighten your load, you can even get rid of your load altogether. Relax, you’re in the Lord’s house now, and I’ve got a feel’en everything’s gonna be alright! Amen! Our sermon comes from the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have Faith In A Hopeless Situation

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

Some principles to help stregnthen our faith through difficult situations.

HOW TO HAVE FAITH IN A HOPELESS SITUATION Acts 27:20-44 1. When you can’t see God’s hand, trust His heart. (20-25) 2. Listen to the Word of God. You never know the complete truth about any situation until you hear from Him. (26) 3. Don’t panic and take matters into your own hands. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Assurances Of Life

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004

What is the difference between the insurance and assurance companies. In insurance companies, an insured person can only receive his benefit whenever major injuries happened to him or upon his death. While in assurance companies, the insured person can en

Introduction: What is the difference between the insurance and assurance companies. In insurance companies, an insured person can only receive his benefit whenever major injuries happened to him or upon his death. While in assurance companies, the insured person can enjoy his benefit even if he is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Of Good Cheer, A Strange Request

Contributed by Marvin Walker on Dec 2, 2004

Many lessons can be learned from Paul’s shipwreck experience, Life can be full of heartache, disappointment, and grief; but we still have abundant reason to "BE OF GOOD CHEER."

There is nothing righteous about a gloomy, despondent, pessimistic attitude in a believer. In fact, these things are the opposite of righteousness. Those who honor God the most are those who walk before Him with a cheerful heart, full of joy, believing His precious word and rejoicing in His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of A Wrong Decison

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Dec 4, 2004

WE MAKE DECISIONS EVERY DAY IN ACTS 27 WE SEE SOME RESULTS OF A WRONG DECISION,,,

TITLE, (THE RESULTS OF A WRONG DECISION) ACTS 27 1-44 READ TEXT VERSE ACTS 27:10-11 (V10) AND SAID UNTO THEM ,SIRS I PERCEIVE THAT THIS VOYAGE WILL BE WITH HURT AND MUCH DAMAGE NOT ONLY OF THE LANDING AND SHIP BUT ALSO OF OUR LIVES. (V11) NEVERTHELESS THE CENTURION ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Dealing With Discouragement

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Discouragement is one of Satan’s most effective weapons epically against church leaders and people in authority

Dealing with Discouragement Discouragement is one of Satan’s most effective weapons epically against church leaders and people in authority I) What is discouragement? Definition = to decrease courage; to be faint hearted; to lose hope; to be dismayed; the lace of desire to move forward or stand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20, 1 Kings 19:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The Whole World Is Watching !

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 29, 2005

The World is watching : to see what a Christian does with the Knowledge and the Authority they have when Serving Jesus Christ.

The Whole World Is Watching When is it the easiest to be a Christian? Most likely it is while you are at church! We try to shut the world out of our minds for just a little while and focus on God. In the sanctity of our surroundings it is easy to give a testimony. It is easy to read our bibles in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:15-24

Denomination: *other

I Believe God

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to believe. Faith is believing the impossible in the face of the critics. Do you believe?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA I Believe God Acts 27:21-26 Intro: This passage tells of a time when the Apostle Paul is imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. He is being sent to Rome to face trial there. Just as they determine to sail out, Paul tells the Captain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Storms Of Life - Basic Survival Skills Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 31, 2006

This is part 1 of a 5 part series on dealing with the storms that life has for us. What basic survival skills do we need to get through this storm filled world?

Surviving the Storms of Life Pt 1 Basic Survival Skills Acts 27 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: *other