St. Patrick's Day 2024 (Acts 27-28)

Leading in Handcuffs
How to influence from the bottom
I. Background
Acts 1:1-2
Acts 16:4, 16:11
II. Leading from Handcuffs
1. Lead respectfully (27:9-11)
2 Corinthians 10:10
A. Paul used a respectful address.
Luke 27:9-10
Romans 13:7
B. Paul understood his place.
Acts 19:12
C. Paul understood the position of the Centurion.
1 Peter 2:17
Acts 27:11
D. The centurion didn’t listen; Paul didn’t give up
2. Risk speaking (27:10, 21-25)
Ephesians 6:19-20
Acts 4:29
Proverbs 28:1
2 Timothy 4:2
1 Thessalonians 5:14
3. Point to the promises of God (27:23-26)
Hebrews 1:1-2
4. Remember physical needs (27:33-36)
Luke 8:55
5. Lead with service (88:3)
Paul was now leading from Handcuffs
Acts 27:36, 27:42-43, 27:30-32, 28:7