Your mind is not stuck. The patterns that feel permanent are not permanent at all. When truth is repeated, believed, and spoken, it begins to rewire how you think, how you respond, and how you live. Even in weakness, there is power available — and transformation may be closer than you think.

Even when life feels impossible, and hope seems gone, Jesus meets us in our helplessness with power, compassion, and peace—inviting us to trust Him beyond fear and believe that nothing is beyond His authority. When we reach out in faith, we discover that the One who rules over sickness, despair, and even death is always able to bring help exactly when we need it most.

Storms have a way of making us feel lost, overwhelmed, and ready to give up. But even when the waves are crashing and the future feels uncertain, there is still hope, purpose, and a path forward. What feels like a disaster can actually become the very place where strength, courage, and faith are formed. Don’t give up in the storm — you might be closer to rescue than you think.

In this message, we navigate the "Euroclydon"—the storm of a lifetime found in Acts 27—to discover how the Apostle Paul maintained hope when all seemed lost. We explore the powerful linguistic connection between the ropes used to physically bind the ship together in Acts and the "grace to help" promised in Hebrews 4:16. Learn how Jesus acts as the divine cable that holds your life together when you feel like you are falling apart at the seams.

In "The Trip of a Lifetime," Pastor Bill Gehm explores the beginning of the Apostle Paul’s perilous voyage to Rome in Acts 27, emphasizing that God’s Word always comes true, even when fulfillment takes decades. The message contrasts the "smooth sailing" of life with the sudden arrival of contrary and dangerous winds, illustrating the necessity of listening to God’s warnings over human experts or the majority. Ultimately, the sermon points to Jesus as the only anchor capable of holding the soul steady through the most violent storms of life.

Who is truly on trial and who is the Judge?

The Holy Spirit knows how to put the Christ in you!