Sermons on De Corazon:

"What's Your Net Worth?" Series

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 30, 2008

Jesus would teach the Peter the Fisherman "How to Fish." Seven points concerning the "net." Wash it... mend it... drop it... fill it... etc...

Title: "Your Net Worth?" On Sunday nights we have been studying the miracles of Christ. This is the third message in that series. In reading and rereading the text, I try to look for a common theme. I kept reading the word, "Net." I trust that the Lord will use this message to be a blessing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In Tough Times

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 2, 2008

Joshua was called by God to take a stand in one of Israel’s toughest moments

Standing When Times are Tough Joshua 1:5-9 February 2008 Introduction There was a test conducted by a university where 10 students were placed in a room. 3 lines of varying length were drawn on a card. The students were told to raise their hands when the instructor pointed to the longest line. But ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Denomination: Church Of God

A Hero's Heart Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 2, 2008

Joshua was one of the greatest heroes in the Old Testament. This message examines the qualities that he had in his life

A Hero’s Heart Joshua 1:5-9 Essential 100 Series February 3, 2008 Morning Message Introduction Have any of you heard of Alvin York? Sadly this amazing man has been all but forgotten by most Americans. Alvin York was a hero’s hero. On October 8, 1918 York was serving as a Sergeant in the US Army ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Denomination: Church Of God

"A Perfect Example Of A Perfect Church"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 6, 2007

Do you want a full Church house with new converts? Here are four principles given to us by the example of Rahab. Her house of harlotry became a haven for the lost!

Title: An Old Testament Model of a New Testament Church Text: Joshua 2:8-24 Introduction: God has a desire that his house may be full. There is a picture of a full Church found in the Old Testament. It is the house of Rahab the Harlot. Can you imagine the great transformation that took place ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Finding Grace"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 10, 2007

Ruth asked Boaz in verse 10, "How is it that I have found grace in thy sight?" Here is a message with a great four point answer, enjoy!

Title: "Finding Grace" Introduction: Both Ruth and Naomi were saying these words, "Why me?" Naomi was saying these words in bitterness. She wanted to be called Mara. Bitterness leads to depression and depression stays home. Note that Naomi had enough strength to walk from Moab to the land of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Ruth 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Life

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Sep 11, 2007

For many years we have walked with a hope in us not realising that we can enter into the fullness of Christ.

The Christ Life Colossians 1:26 – 27 AMP: The mystery of which was hidden for ages and generations [from angels and men], but is now revealed to His holy people (the saints), To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Sep 23, 2007

This is the second in a series of 8 sermons that focus on Natural Church Development’s "8 Quality Characteristics" of Healthy churches. This is on the characteristic: "Need-Oriented Evangelism". We focus on building the quality, God provides the growth.

Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story John 9:25 and context Some titles just make you want to read the book: They Like Jesus ... Not the Church It is a book that delves into the attitudes and perceptions of 20-30 year olds about the church (US!!!) 1) The Church is an organized religion with a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does He Fuel Your Fire? Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 1, 2007

This is the 3rd of 8 "Health Signs" of a Growing church, "Passionate Spirituality." Our Pursuit of him makes all other pursuits pale in comparison. This series adapts the theology and theory of the work "Natural Church Development" by Christian Schwarz,

Does He Fuel Your Fire? Philippians 3:7-11 Healthy Condition #3: Passionate Spirituality (Had this listed on a power point) If you’ve been calling yourself a Christian, you should stop. If you have ever encouraged someone to become a Christian, you should never do that again. WHY? "85% of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Floating Axehead"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 2, 2007

Simple three point outline on staying afloat in the ministry: 1.) I borrowed the Axe. 2.) I lost the Axe. And 3.) I found the Axe!

Title: "The Floating Axe Head" Introduction: Elisha’s school of the prophets was growing and now needed to be relocated and expanded. He asked his students for help in supplying the necessary building materials. Each student was to cut down a beam and bring it with him to the new construction ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Kissed By The Son"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 19, 2008

There were three laws in this text: The Law of Rome to kill, the Law of Moses to condemn, and The Law of Christ to forgive! This message is divided into three points: 1.What Christ did not say. 2. What Christ did say. and 3. What Jesus wrote in the sa

Title: “Kissed by the Son.” Introduction: I am reading my Bible through again this year. I have just completed reading the Book of Leviticus. That is a “Tooth for Tooth Book.” In order to appreciate our chosen text for today of John Chapter Eight, we must take a closer look at the Law that was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Destruction Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2008

David went down the path of destruction when he sinned with Bathsheba

The Path of Destruction 2 Samuel 11:1-27 Essential 100 Series February 24, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Remember Vinko Bogatej? He was a ski-jumper from Yugoslavia who, while competing in the 1970 World Ski-Flying Championship in Obertsdorf, West Germany, fell off the takeoff ramp and landed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Amazing Trust Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2008

Elijah lived out a life and ministry of amazing trust in God

Amazing Trust Selected Passages from 1 Kings 16:29-18:46 Essential 100 Series February 24, 2008 Evening Service Introduction Olympic gold medalist Darrel Pace was to give an archery exhibition in New York City’s Central Park, and the event received coverage by all the news stations. Shooting ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hope Of Healing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2008

This is a seminar message that I prepared for a mission trip to train pastors in Mexican ministers

The Hope of Healing Selected Passages Mexico Seminar Presentation Introduction The Bible is filled with events that cannot be called anything except miraculous. There are so many that we can’t even list them all but here are just a few of the ones that come to mind. The Red Sea parts for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Church Of God

"How To Mess Up A Perfectly Good Miracle?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 26, 2008

There is a time to speak up and a time to shut up. Here is list of seven reasons why God told this leper to keep his mouth shut!

Title: “How to mess up a perfectly good miracle?” Introduction: There is a time to speak up and there is a time to shut up! We need to speak up when Jesus is passing us by: The leper was full of leprosy. It was prophesied that the Messiah would be able to heal even the leper. If I you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Recieving Empowerment For Witnessing Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 26, 2008

Spring Life is the annual emphasis on Evangelism and discipleship in the Wesleyan Church. This message deals with being receptive to the Holy Spirit

Receiving Empowerment for Witnessing Acts 1:8 Spring Life Series 2008 March 2, 2008 Morning Service Spring Life is the annual emphasis on Evangelism and discipleship in the Wesleyan Church. This message was adapted from some of the materials provided from the Wesleyan World ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God