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Sunday
Nov062011

How To Avoid Making A Shipwreck Of The Faith

DateSunday, November 6, 2011 at 5:00PM

Speaker: Toby Soechting

Scripture: Acts 27

INTRODUCTION:

  1. Paul in his lifetime persecuted Christians, but now in our text finds himself imprisoned and bound for the cause of Jesus Christ.
  2. Paul, a Roman citizen, appealed to Ceasar, at his trial, and this led him to be aboard this ship set for Rome.

DISCUSSION:  

I.    DO ALL YOU CAN FOR YOURSELF (VV 17-19).

  1. God helps the helpless but especially He helps those who help themselves (cf. Gen. 4:6-7; Acts 22:16).
  2. Christians have great resources, and they need to use them in times of trouble.

II.    ASK GOD FOR ASSISTANCE (V. 29).

  1. Christians should pray always and often!
  2. Prayers put us in touch with what only God can provide.

III.    TRUST GOD’S INSTRUCTIONS(VV 22-25, 31).

  1. Paul took a stand!
  2. Christians must walk by faith and not by sight (2 Cor. 5:7)!

IV.    REALIZE IF YOUR SHIP IS SINKING (V. 41)!

  1. God is in control(Mt. 10:28-31; Rom. 8).
  2. Jesus died in process of doing God’s will!
  3. DISASTER or even DEATH do not mean the end for a child of God.

Conclusion: 

In Christ, even if your ship “wrecks” your present and future are secure.  Are you onboard?

How To Avoid Making a Shipwreck of the Faith

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