Sermons on Hechos 27:23:

How To Get Into Trouble

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 15, 2001

STEPS TO TROUBLE

HOW TO GET IN TROUBLE Acts 27:1-44 Any Christian who studies the Bible and applies what he learns from the Bible will avoid many pitfalls in this world. In Acts 27 we find Paul, a prisoner, on his voyage to Rome. This experience in Acts 27 of Paul is not written in Scripture so that we can just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

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 World Is Floating With The Church

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000

The church has a powerful influence over the world and we need to come back to it’s dignity that because the church exist today, so does mankind. Paul in the ship on his way to Rome.

The World is riding with the CHURCH TEXT: Acts 27 – Read All Expound on the text – Historical Acts 27:19-25 19 On the third day we threw the ship’s tackle overboard with our own hands. 20 Now when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest beat on us, all hope that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Four Anchors In The Mist Of The Storm

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 28, 2007

Four points in this passage that Pauls points us to which will allow us to get through the storms of life.

“Four Anchors in the Mist of the Storm” Acts 27:18-31 Introduction: ~People every where in every corner of the world struggle with storms in there life, no one is exempt from them. Some storms are daily, some are for life. ~They very from health, to money, to family, to work, to unruly kids, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 30, 2007

When weathering a storm, we need to remember that God is always there even in our self-made storms. It really does not matter whether the storm is a self-made storm, a storm God caused, or a storm others caused, how do we handle these storms? How should w

Subject: Weathering the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 Introduction: I believe there are basically three kinds of storms: storms we cause, storms that God causes and storms caused by others. I know that we can agree there are some storms that we cause in our lives. The reasons for the storms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44

Denomination: Methodist

"Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion - Part Two”

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

No matter what situation, sickness, or problem, your condition is not your conclusion.

Introduction: In life we are faced with difficult situations and challenges. At times it seems as though our situations are the final chapters of our lives. Our jobs pose problems for us or even our health may begin to fail us. It seems as though everything we’ve tried is not working. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Storm

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

We have the hardest time finding God in the middle of the storms, but that is when He is most evidently at work in our lives.

Passage: Acts 27:1-44 Intro: When we are in the middle of trouble, it is hard to see the hand of God. 1. this is when we tend to say, “what is God doing? Where is He?” 2. a great sign of maturity in a believer is when we can experience trouble and continue to trust God. 3. as we have gone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Shipwreck Threatens Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 26, 2007

Scripture offers three anchors when life is headed for shipwreck

Last Tuesday, I began preparing this sermon. During that day, three people experiencing shipwreck came sailing into my life. Let me tell you about one of them. His name is Bill. I decided to replace the broken door on the church storage shed while the weather was still warm and was crossing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-25

Denomination: Brethren

Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2006

When hopelessness mounts and upsets feeble men, the presence of believers in their midst is not by chance, but God put them there for a purpose.

Hopelessness assaults human mind in many surprising ways and anyone who is caught unaware by its intimidating presence, his heart will melt helplessly like a block of ice in the heat of the day. Panic, blunders and emotional breakdown are negative results of being captured by this nerve-racking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Four Anchors That Will Hold

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 9, 2006

Facing shipwreck, Paul and all on board cast out 4 Anchors that saw them thru the storm safely. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Four Anchors That Will Hold Acts 27:29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4Anchors.html There will be a time in the life of most Christians that you will come upon a real storm. How you handle that storm will determine a great deal as to how you live the remainder of your Christian life. We are living ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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