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  • John Lowe avatar

    Four Anchors

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2013
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    Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some bad. There are people who say that life is a struggle, and others say life is good. I have heard different people say that life has its hills and valleys, or they say it has its ups and downs. Bu

    4-16-04 Title: Four Anchors Text: “Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come.” (Acts 27:29). Bible Reading: Acts 27:13-36 Introduction Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay On Board

    Contributed by Lymano Wishart on Mar 11, 2014
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    An encouragement to stay maintain your relationship with God despite the inevitable struggles (storms) that come your way. Your only guarantee or safe arrival is to abide in the ship knowing that God is faithful to keep His promises.

    Stay on Board Acts 27 True Story: In the early 1990s in the community of Britonville, St. Ann a truck was transporting some persons along a main road and was now heading up a hill. The truck developed some problems and couldn’t make the climb. It got more complicated and, as it was told, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Handle The Storm Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011
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    Using the physical and literal storm Paul faced on his way to Rome, this message gives insight into how we can handle the "storms of life" that come our way

    INTRODUCTION * Paul, the main figure in the past 14 chapters of Acts, has faced much adversity, but has realized all that God has done for him during that time * One of Satan’s goals from the beginning of the church has been to oppose it in such a way as to try to stop it (Acts 1 = the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Functions In Christ

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011
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    In Acts 27, Paul shows us practically how to have faith in the midst of a crisis.

    I want to talk about the faith that functions in a crisis and happens because of Christ. James Jeffries was an All-American at Baylor University, and he was the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. One day he stood before the Fellowship of Christian Athletes annual meeting, not as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Borrowed Hope

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016
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    What can we do when Hope has run out, when we can’t hold out any longer? - do what Paul did he “Borrowed Hope from God”.

    INTRO: 1. Never know what part of you God really has until you come to the end of yourself. a. Until you come to the end of your strength, faith, courage, endurance, hope. b. Until all your resources are gone. c. Such times test the quality of our relationship with God. 2. Here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Acts 27 - Anchors For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 12, 2013
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    Paul has a few anchors for his soul. He knows the presence of God, the purpose of God and the promise of God.

    Last week we read about Paul in Corinth, where he worked for a moment as a tentmaker, with Aquila and Priscilla. [See Map] • From there he went to Syria and then to Ephesus with the tent-making couple, and subsequently left for Antioch. That concluded his 2nd journey. End of Acts 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In Times Like These

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012
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    Based on the great hymn Paul shows us that the key to the anchor is the rope.

    In Times Like These Acts 27:18-44 One day in 1944, during WWII, a woman was in her kitchen doing her normal tours. Like others of her day, she was tuned into the national radio broadcast. The tragedy of the war was brought home through the news stories and she knew the incredible suffering of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Anchors For Life’s Storms

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2017
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    How will you respond when your storm hits? During Paul's storm, 4 anchors kept them from going under. Our four anchors are 1. Relationship with God, 2. the Word of God, 3. the People of God, and 4. Patient Endurance.

    FOUR ANCHORS FOR LIFE’S STORMS Acts 27:1-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a farmer who had three sons: Jim, John, and Sam. No one in the family had ever attended church or had time for God. The local church and pastor had tried to reach them, but to no avail. 2. Then one day Sam was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Can Live In Perfect Peace

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 3, 2017
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    Jesus says the world will treat His followers just like it treated him. But He says that we can have peace in the midst of the persecution. Sadly, we don't see peace operating in the lives of most Christians. Why not?

    If you spend any length of time listening to or reading what the media (conservative and liberal) are saying about politics, which is most often focused on President Trump, and social issues like racism, the anthem protests, BLM, the Alt-right, etc., you might believe our country is teetering on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ship Wreaked!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 3, 2012
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    Sometimes our life can become ship wreaked!

    Verse 1-3-And when it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment. So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t You Love A Good Storm?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 1, 2012
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    Don’t You Love A Good Storm? 1) It destroys our sense of self-importance. 2) It heightens our sense of God’s providence.

    Lord of the winds! I feel thee nigh, I know thy breath in the burning sky! And I wait, with a thrill in every vein, For the coming of the hurricane! William Cullen Bryant (1854) Do you get as excited about storms as the poet Bryant did? I don’t think little children especially enjoy storms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    #1 I Found It! Eureka!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014
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    We must quit expecting the worse. God has a plan and a purpose... We must walk in His plan and find joy.

    #1 EUREKA... I HAVE FOUND IT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: I KNOW FOR A CERTAINY THAT MOST OF MY LIFE UNCERTAINITIES WILL BE PART OF MY JOURNEY. WHAT WILL WE DO WHEN WE RECEIVE BAD NEWS... ??? HOW WILL YOU LOOK AT THE FUTURE WHEN THE FUTURE APPEARS TO BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Storms Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
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    Storms of life are inevitable but there is hope for the believer in the midst of the storms.

    Life’s Storms Acts 27 1. Take courage in the sovereignty of God v.21 The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or permission. 2. Take comfort in the presence of God v.22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Will Happen

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
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    Paul's shipwreck yields lessons about God's purpose for our lives.

    It Will Happen If you have your Bibles, turn to Acts Chapter 27. This is the second week in our series called Don’t Stop. based on the scripture… Heb 10:36-37 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. If you were here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sailing The Storm: Having Hope In Dark Times

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 7, 2016
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    An evangelistic message that has spiritualized Acts 27 - showing that in many ways we are like sailors trying to survive the next storm looking for clearer days until we sail to heavenly shores, but outside of Jesus there is no hope for salvation

    Sailing the Storm: Hope in Dark Times Introduction: A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dug out what the score was. The boy responded, “18-0, we are behind.” then the man said “Oh boy! I bet your discouraged.” “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational