1. I Belong to God!
Acts 27:9-12

2. This Year’s Theme: At His Cross August Theme: I Find Belonging

3. 9 Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous because the Fast was already over, Paul advised them,
10 saying, "Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives."
11 Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul.
12 And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised to set sail from there also, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete opening toward the southwest and northwest, and winter there.
Acts 27:9-12

4. Paul’s voyage toward Rome
Italy
Paul’s voyage toward Rome
His appeal to Caesar
From Caesarea to Crete
Failure to listen to Paul

5. Adversity During the Storm
Italy
Adversity During the Storm
Securing the skiff
Undergirding the ship, striking the sails
Lightening the ship, tackling thrown overboard
Hope was gone, no food for 14 days
Cargo thrown away, wheat, skiff & anchors tossed

6. Paul’s words of encouragement
Italy
Paul’s words of encouragement
God spoke and I believe Him
It shall be exactly as He said
I belong to Him

7. Different Views of Journey & Storm
Italy
Different Views of Journey & Storm
Money—let’s get wheat to Rome
Pride—captain not listening to tentmaker
Self-centered—we have ship & great sailors, food, tackling and lifeboat (skiff)
Faith—different view of the world

8. Cargo You May Not Need Italy Friends who pull you down
Riches which deceive your need of God
Knowledge which puffs up
Self-centered value of self are so deceptive
Jesus speaks of dangers of cares, riches & pleasure

9. At His Cross—We Find Belonging
Italy
At His Cross—We Find Belonging
You were bought with a price
Your view of your value is not God’s view
God’s providential care of you in life’s storm

10. Becoming One Who Belongs to God
Believe John 3:16
Repent Acts 17:30
Confess Faith Acts 8:36-37
Be Baptized Into Him Gal. 3:27
Added to His church, His body, His kingdom
Be Faithful until death Rev. 2:10