Sermons on Hechos 27:17:

5 Anchors That Hold In The Midst Of The Storm

Contributed by James Lacey on Feb 13, 2008

A message about Gods Power to sustain us in the midst of the storms of life.

ACTS 27:13-25 #1- THE ANCHOR OF GOD’S PRESENCE. Acts 27:23-A- “For there stood by me this night the angel of God.” #2- THE ANCHOR OF RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. ACTS 27:23-B- “whose I am, and whom I serve,” #3- THE ANCHOR OF GOD’S PEACE. Acts 27:24-A- “Saying, Fear not, Paul.” #4- THE ANCHOR OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lost At Sea Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

A five-step action plan for dealing with the personal storms of life.

A little over a week ago, the news broke that my cousin’s wife had left him. Not only that, but she had left him with their children. So now he has to cope with losing her, hoping for a reconciliation, and the prospect of raising their children without her. As far as I know, this was unexpected. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Anchored In The Storms - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

Realizing that storms will come to our lives, it’s important to be prepared.

10.07.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Are You Anchored In The Storm?” – Part 1 Acts 27:13-29 Acts 27:13-29 says, 13“When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. 14But not long after, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Anchored In The Storms - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

Realizing that storms will come to our lives, it’s important to be prepared.

10.14.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Are You Anchored In The Storm? - Pt 2” Acts 27:13-29 Acts 27:13-29 says, 13“When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. 14But not long after, a tempestuous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Anchored In The Storms - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

Realizing that storms will come to our lives, it’s important to be prepared.

10.21.07 AM Smyrna Assembly Pastor Shell Osbon “Are You Anchored In The Storm? - Pt 3” Acts 27:13-29 Acts 27:13-29 says, 13“When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. 14But not long after, a tempestuous head ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Anchored In The Storms - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

Realizing that storms will come to our lives, it’s important to be prepared.

10.28.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Are You Anchored In The Storm? - Pt 4” Acts 27:13-29 says, 13“When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. 14But not long after, a tempestuous head wind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anchors For The Storm

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Storms… they are part of life. And here in our text, Paul faces some storms. And through this time in Paul’s life we can find the anchors which held him firm during those storms.

You know, the Bible is packed full of some really great stories. Stories that tell us history like the creation story. Stories of love like the one we find in the book of Ruth. Stories of war are scattered all over the Old Testament. Stories with drama like the lives of Joseph and David. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-34

Denomination: Holiness

Preparing For The Storms Of '07

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 8, 2007

The question is not "if" storms will come in our lives, but "when" will they come. How do we prepare ourselves beforehand to be ready?

Preparing for the Storms of ‘07 Acts 27:13-14, 39-44 January 7, 2007 Toni and I have some very good friends who just retired to Florida. They moved during the first week of November into a lovely home in Port Charlotte, on the Gulf Coast. They had built a very successful business and were able ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44

Denomination: Methodist

Four Strong Anchors

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

Everyone will face storms in their life. What will hold you during the storm. You better have your anchor in God. This sermon gives four strong anchors of God to tie your boat to in the midst of the storm.

4 Strong Anchors for Life’s Stormy Seas Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 06-06-04 POWERPOINT AVALIABLE UPON REQUEST 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

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

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

Strength In The Storm Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 26, 2005

Stretching you past your limits to cope, God can use a crisis to bring us close and draw a crowd along with us to him.

Paul’s trip to Rome beginning in Acts 27 is the story of a stormy trip and shipwreck. Few things are as awesome to experience as a big storm. This past year, Florida saw four hurricanes plow through and wreak a path of destruction. We can begin to think we are large and in charge when God allows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ