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When Jesus Disappoints Matthew 11:1-6 by Mike Deguzman Luke 24:25-27 2 Timothy 3:12 1. The Problem of Unmet Expectations     a. Doubt Due to Suffering Job 3:11-16 Job 13:3      b. Doubt Due to Seclusion 1 Kings 19:3-4 1 Kings 19:14      c. Doubt Due to Seduction Jeremiah 20:7-8 Jeremiah 20:18 Romans 5:3-5 Matthew 5:10-12 Philippians 1:12-14 2. The Reminders to Move Out of Doubt Psalm 77:7-15 3. The Blessing of Standing Firm Jeremiah 15:19-21 Job 38:1-3 Job 42:1-6 Application 1. Elevate Your Doubts to Jesus 2. Evaluate Your Doubts by Jesus 3. Examine Your Expectations of Jesus Romans 8:16-18 4. Enjoy Your Relationship with Jesus

The Heart of the Hospitable Matthew 10:40-42 by Justin Park Matthew 10:40-42 John 13:20 1. Since Christ identifies with his people, we identify with him Matthew 10:41 Matthew 20:15-16 Matthew 10:42 John 15:5 John 3:3 2 Corinthians 5:21 2 Corinthians 4:10 1 Corinthians 15:22 Matthew 6:21 2. Since Christ cares for his people, we care for them Acts 2:42 Hebrews 10:24-25 Proverbs 27:17 Galatians 6:2 I Thessalonians 5:11 Hebrews 3:13 I Thessalonians 5:14 Colossians 4:6 Proverbs 15:23 3. The reward is only for His church Ephesians 4:11-16 John 13:34 Colossians 3:14 John 5:12 APPLICATION: Are you sharing in this reward?  Luke 9:5 II Corinthians 5:14 John 14:26

Straight Talk For Shepherds Matthew 10:16-37 by Mike Deguzman James 5:19-20 1. Don't Be Dumb 2. Don't Be Deceived 1 Peter 4:12 Luke 21:12-13 3. Don't Be Distressed Acts 4:13 4. Don't Be Discouraged 1 John 2:19 5. Don't Be Distracted 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 1 Corinthians 4:11-13 Matthew 16:24-25 6. Don't Be Deluded 1 Kings 19:10 Hebrews 11:36-38 7. Don't Be Defeated 8 Don't Be Destroyed Revelation 20:11-15 9. Don't Be Disheartened Psalm 116:15 Application: 1. Remember Your Confession Matthew 7:21-23 2. Count The Cost 3. Make A Choice

Bringing in the Lost Sheep Matthew 10:5-15 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Place to Go Acts 1:8 Romans 3:2 2. The Plan to Follow Romans 10:14 John 5:36 Hebrews 2:3-4 John 14:6 Ephesians 2:8-9 Titus 3:5 2 Corinthians 5:21 John 1:12 John 10:27-30 3. The Program for Followers Luke 22:35-36 1 Corinthians 4:9      a. Workers are Worthy of Support      b. Workers are Worthy of Submission Application: 1. Look Around 2. Hunt Them Down 3. Bring Them In

If God Can Use These Men... Matthew 10:1-4 by Mike Deguzman Matthew 9:36-38 Luke 19:10 Matthew 10:37-39 Luke 24:25 1. The Authority He Extended John 15:16 2 Corinthians 5:20 Matthew 28:18-20 2. The People He Summoned 2 Corinthians 4:7 Luke 9:52-54 Mark 938 Matthew 20:20-21 Application: 1. Prepare to be Summoned      a. Get Saved      b. Start Serving      c. Be Being Sanctified 2. Be Willing to be Sent

Compassion for the Sheep Matthew 9:35-38 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Power Matthew 4:23 2. The Motivation Ezekiel 34:1-6 Ezekiel 34:23-24 John 10:11 John 10:14 2 Timothy 2:2 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 1 Peter 5:8 3. The Imbalance James 3:1 1 Peter 5:1-2 Hebrews 13:17 John 4:35-38 Application: 1. Pray Earnestly 2. Pray Confidently Matthew 7:9-11 3. Pray Specifically Luke 6:12-13 4. Pray Submissively Matthew 10:5 Romans 10:14-15

Mark 15:1-15 Jesus on Trial by Mike Deguzman 1. The Foundation of Resurrection Romans 10:9 Acts 2:22-24 Acts 3:14-15 Acts 17:31 1 Corinthians 15:14 1 Corinthians 15:17 Matthew 26:57-58 2. The Trials Leading to Crucifixion Luke 22:44 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 5:8 3. The Trials Leading to Decision John 1:29b-30 Matthew 16:16 John 1:1-3 John 1:14 John 20:25b John 20:28 John 11:27 Luke 2:11 Luke 15:2 Luke 22:70 Mark 15:39 Matthew 27:4a Luke 23:14 Luke 4:34 Matthew 3:17b Romans 1:4 Application: 1. Jesus is _________________

Open Eyes But Closed Hearts Matthew 9:27-34 by Mike Deguzman Isaiah 6:6-7 Isaiah 59:2 Matthew 9:36-38 Isaiah 35:3-6a Matthew 11:2-5 1. Jesus Heals the Blind Man      a. The Messianic Recognition      b. An Expression of Faith      c. A Miraculous Healing      d. A Blatant Rejection Luke 8:38-39 2. Jesus Casts Out A Demon      a. An Expression of Faith      b. A Miraculous Healing      c. A Messianic Recognition      d. A Blatant Rejection Matthew 21:9 Luke 19:39-40 Zechariah 9:9 Luke 19:41-44 Application: 1. Understand the Message Ephesians 1:13 2. Know Your Motives 3. Submit to a New Master

Defeating Suffering and Death Matthew 9:18-26 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Finality of Death Ecclesiastes 9:2-6 John 11:21 John 11:39 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Romans 5:12-14 1 Corinthians 15:20-26 Revelation 21:1-4 Mark 5:35 2. A Humble Desperation Mark 5:22-23 Luke 8:41-42 Mark 5:26 Luke 8:43 3. An Act of Dependence Matthew 14:35-36 Mark 3:9-10 Mark 5:30 Luke 8:44 Mark 5:34 4. A Noisy Disorder 5. An Amazing Delieverance Revelation 1:17-18 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 Application: 1. Honestly Recognize Your Status 2. Humbly Come to Jesus Matthew 11:28-30

How Jesus Invites Sinners Matthew 9:14-17 by Mike Deguzman 1. An Invitation to Proven Sinners 2. An Invitation to Paper Saints 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 3. An Invitation to Programmed Students John 3:28-30 Galatians 1:6-7 Galatians 3:1-3 Colossians 2:20-23 Matthew 11:19 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Question #1: What's So Wrong With Legalism?      1) Legalism Perverts the Gospel Romans 1:16 Galatians 1:8-9      2) Legalism Robs Jesus of Glory Galatians 6:14      3) Legalism Ends in Condemnation Galatians 2:16 Question #2: What's So Wrong With Religion?      1) Religion Can Be Dumb Isaiah 29:13      2) Religion Can Be Defiling Hebrews 8:7      3) Religion Can Be Destructive Application: 1. Accept His Invitation to Leave Your Past Behind Galatians 3:2-3 2 Corinthians 5:17 2. Accept His Invitation to Embrace the Present Reality 3. Accept His Invitation to Never Return Philippians 3:7-14

Romans 3:10 by Josh Head “Hesed is when the one from whom I should expect nothing instead gives me everything.” - Michael Card   “Jesus' statement here goes back to the Sermon on the Mount. The kind of righteousness Jesus demands surpasses the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees. It doesn't surpass the righteousness of scribes and Pharisees by being more scrupulous than theirs. It surpasses the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees by being a redemptive righteousness, a righteousness of compassion and healing. Jesus has a different program for Israel's redemption: not holiness by separation but compassion for tax collectors and sinners.” - Peter Leithart   Application 1: Put on a Heart of Compassion   Colossians 3:12   “The parents most able to give grace to their children are the ones who regularly remember the grace that they've received. - Paul David Tripp   “The people most well-equipped to be compassionate to others are the ones who regularly reflect on how God has been compassionate to them.”   Application 2: Regularly Remember Your Salvation    

Power Over Sin Matthew 9:1-8 by Mike Deguzman Romans 3:10-18 Romans 2:14-15 Mark 2:1-3 Luke 5:17 1. The Plea For Forgiveness Job 4:7-8 Job 5:17-18 John 9:1-2 John 9:34 Mark 2:4      a. Sin Must Be Paid For Leviticus 17:11 Hebrews 9:22 Matthew 26:28      b. Sinners Must Come In Repentance and Faith Mark 1:4 Acts 10:43 1 John 1:9 2. The Presentation of Forgiveness 1 John 4:15-18 Hebrews 10:26-27 Hebrews 10:31 3. The Proof of Forgiveness Mark 2:6-7 John 5:36 4. The Praise for Forgiveness Psalm 32:1 Psalm 130:3-4 Application: 1. Run First To Jesus Colossians 2:13-14 2. Bring People To Jesus 3. Tell Others of Jesus John 20:22-23 Acts 2:38  

Power Over Satan Matthew 8:28-34 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Identification of the Enemy Ezekiel 28:14-16 Isaiah 14:12-15 1 Timothy 4:1-3 2. The Effects of the Enemy John 10:10a Hebrews 2:14-15 1 John 3:8 3. The Reality of Possession 1 Peter 5:8      a. The State of Their Position Luke 8:27 Mark 5:5      b. The Magnitude of Their Power Mark 5:3-4 2 Peter 2:10-12 Jude 8-9      c. The Depth of Their Perception James 2:19 Matthew 25:41 4. The Removal of the Demons 5. The Response of the Crowds 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 Mark 5:18-19 John 3:16-21 Application: 1. Be Convinced by the Obvious 2. Be Converted by the Savior Hebrews 3:15 2 Corinthians 6:2 3. Be Changed by the Spirit

The Cost to Follow Matthew 8:18-27 by Mike Deguzman John 3:16 Matthew 9:34 Matthew 9:9 John 6:15 Luke 14:25-27 John 6:68-69 1. The Scribe Who Loved Comfort Matthew 23:6-7 2. The Disciple Who Loved Money Matthew 4:17 Matthew 4:36 3. The Storm That Raged Mark 4:37 4. The Savior That Questioned Hebrews 11:1 John 17:3 Philippians 3:7-11 5. The Silence That Deafened 6. The Shock That Resulted Application: 1. Examine Your Heart 2. Increase Your Faith Romans 10:17 3. Submit Your Will

Healing Hands Matthew 8:14-17 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Power of His Touch Luke 4:31-38 2. The Problems of the People      a. A Religious Problem Mark 1:32 Luke 4:40 Luke 13:14 John 9:14-16 Matthew 12:1-8 Mark 2:27-28      b. A Recognition Problem Luke 5:8 John 4:28-29 Matthew 11:23-24 3. The Point of the Miracles Isaiah 53:4-6 Application: 1. Don't Miss the Obvious Luke 7:12-16 Acts 2:22-24 Acts 2:36 Matthew 11:28-30 2. Watch Your Religion 1 Peter 3:18 3. Serve Out of Thankfulness

Amazing Faith Matthew 8:5-13 by Mike Deguzman Deuteronomy 18:15 Exodus 20:18-20 John 1:19-21 Hebrews 1:1-2 1. The Centurion's Recognition of Jesus Luke 7:1-5 Acts 10:26-29 Luke 7:8 2. The Centurion's Humility Before Jesus 3. The Centurion's Faith In Jesus Mark 6:6 Application: 1. Be Willing To Walk By Faith Colossians 2:6 2. Be Intentional In Your Purpose Matthew 28:19-20

The Touch Matthew 8:1-4 by Mike Deguzman Matthew 7:28-29 Matthew 4:23-25 1. The Background of Leprosy Leviticus 13:2-3 Leviticus 13:45-46 Numbers 5:2 Luke 5:12 Leviticus 13:12-14 Isaiah 1:18 2. The Faith of the Leper 3. The Touch of the Savior Matthew 8:8-9 4. The Commission of the Savior Mark 1:44-45 Application: 1. Recognize Your Savior 2. Repent of Your Leprosy 3. Rejoice in Proclaiming Him Colossians 1:28

The Way of Obedience Matthew 7:24-29 by Mike Deguzman John 15:5 Luke 18:11-14 Luke 11:27-28 Ephesians 4:1-3 Matthew 7:12 Matthew 7:21-23 1. The Two Builders Proverbs 14:16 Proverbs 11:30 Proverbs 14:16 Proverbs 12:15 2. The Two Houses 3. The Two Foundations 1 Corinthians 10:13 Romans 8:28-29 Psalm 18:2 Application: 1. Come to Christ for Justification 2. Come to Christ for Sanctification

Instructions and Warnings Matthew 7:13-23 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Command to Deny Self Matthew 16:26 Proverbs 14:12 Acts 14:21-22 John 10:7-9 John 14:6 Acts 4:11-12 2. The Spiritual Fruit Inspection      a. The Fruit of Doctrine 1 Corinthians 15:1-4      b. The Fruit of Teaching 2 Corinthians 11:13-15      c. The Fruit of Character Titus 1:16 3. Comparing Two Destinies Application: 1. Examine Your Heart 1 John 5:13 2. Examine Your Fruit John 10:27-30 1 John 4:20 3. Submit Your Life

The Golden Rule and The Good Samaritan Matthew 7:12; Luke 10:25-37 by Mike Deguzman Leviticus 19:18 1. The Other Bookend Matthew 5:17 2. A Good Example Luke 10:25-32 Leviticus 19:33-34 Micah 6:8 Proverbs 21:13 Luke 10:33-37 3. The Best Example Romans 6:20-23 (NLT) Ephesians 2:4-9 2 Corinthians 5:13-15 Romans 13:8-10 Application: Romans 13:11 Application: 1. Wake Up 1 John 4:19 2. Help Up Matthew 5:16 3. Clean Up

Me Help Me! You Go Away! Matthew 7:7-11 by Mike Deguzman 2 Peter 1:12-13 We Pray Because: 1. We Are Needy John 15:5 2. We Are Invited Matthew 11:28-30 3. God is Available Hebrews 4:15-16 4. God Answers Prayer James 2:2b (You do not have because you do not ask) James 2:3 1 John 5:14 Proverbs 29:15 5. God Gives Good Things Romans 5:7-8 Romans 8:31b-32 (If God is for us...) Ephesians 3:20-21 Luke 11:5-13 Application: 1. Joyfully Receive His Gifts      a. Salvation Through His Son John 3:16      b. Sanctification Through His Spirit 2. Persistently Respond With Prayer

Of Logs, Dogs, and Hogs Mathew 7:1-6 by Mike Deguzman 1. God's Caution Against Judging Romans 14:10 John 7:24 Galatians 1:8-9 2. God's Counsel When Judging Proverbs 18:17 Proverbs 18:13 Galatians 6:1 1 Peter 4:8 3. God's Caution About Judging Application: 1. Identify Your Logs 2. Remove Your Logs Isaiah 30:1-2 Galatians 5:& 3. Remove Their Speck 1 Thessalonians 5:14 4. Be Discerning

Living in Light of a Great Day Coming Zephaniah 1-3 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Person of Zephaniah 2. The Time of Zephaniah 2 Chronicles 33:1-9 2 Chronicles 33:21-24 2 Chronicles 34:1-7 3. The Influence of Zephaniah 2 Chronicles 34:14-21 2 Kings 23:1-3 2 Kings 23:25-26 4. The Message of Zephaniah      a. The Wrath To Come Acts 1:9-11      b. The Restoration That Awaits Application: 1. Hear and Respond To God's Word 2. Model Mentoring 3. Shout for Joy

Good News of Great Joy Luke 2:8-11 by Mike Deguzman Isaiah 9:6 Luke 1:13 Luke 1:30 Matthew 1:20 1. The Shepherds Who Received the Good News 2. The Subject of the Good News 3. The Promise of the Good News Numbers 21:5-9 John 3:14-16 4. The Response to the Good News      a. Receive the Good News Ephesians 2:8-9      b. Proclaim the Good News Matthew 9:36-38      c. Pray for More Workers      d. Participate in Sending Romans 10:14-15a      d. Properly Celebrate Christmas Luke 2:12-20

The Journey From Worry to Worship Matthew 6:25-34 by Mike Deguzman 1. Worry is Wrong Because of Your Master 2. Worry is Unnecessary Because of Your Father Luke 12:6 Romans 8:32 1 Peter 5:6-7 1 John 3:1 4. Worry is Unreasonable Because of Your Faith Matthew 16:8-10 Hebrews 11:6 Application: 1. Confess Worry as Sin and Repent of it 1 John 1:9 2. Replace Worry with Worship 3. Walk in Faith

Matthew 6:19-24 Treasuring Treasure by Mike Deguzman Luke 16:14 1. Real Wealth      a. A Matter of Hope 1 Timothy 6:17      b. A Matter of Wisdom Proverbs 6:6-8 Ephesians 4:28      c. A Matter of Ownership Genesis 3:12 1 Chronicles 29:28 Matthew 27:57 Job 1:3 Job 1:21 2 Corinthians 5:9 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 2. Real Wisdom Proverbs 23:6 Proverbs 28:22 Proverbs 22:9 3. Real Treasure Matthew 13:44-46

Godly Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 by Mike Deguzman Matthew 9:14-15 Biblical fasting is the voluntary abstaining of food (and sometimes drink as well) for a specific amount of time for a spiritual purpose (in slides and bulletin) Daniel 1:15 1. Misconceptions of Fasting 2. Biblical Examples of Fasting Four Types of Fasts in the Bible      A. The Regular Fast 2 Chronicles 20:3 Ezra 8:21      B. The Absolute Fast Esther 4:16 Deuteronomy 9:9      C. The National Fast      D. The Private Fast 3. Spiritual Dangers of Fasting      A. Being Gloomy      B. Stealing Glory 4. Biblical Reasons for Fasting      A. To Seek God's Guidance Judges 20:26 Acts 14:23      B. To Express Repentance      C. To Express Worship Acts 13:1-3 5. Practical Ways of Fasting

Matthew 6:9-15 Godly Praying (Part 2) by Josh Head “It is a prayer that teaches us to pray. It is a foundation of the praying life: its introduction and its continuing basis. It is an enduring framework for all praying. You only move beyond it provided you stay within it.” - Dallas Willard   I. First Half - All of God   A. Our Father   B. Your Kingdom Come   C. Your Will Be Done   II. Second Half - All of Us     11 - Give us our daily bread - The Father 12 - Forgive us our debts - The Son 13 - Lead us, deliver us - The Holy Spirit   A. Our Present - Our Daily Bread   B. Our Past - Our Debts   "The gospel powerfully reorients our view of relational conflict. No offense against us will ever be as serious as our offenses against God. If God has forgiven our great sins, how can we not extend mercy to those who have sinned against us?" - Bob Kauflin   “The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians: who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” - Brennan Manning   “If I really wanted to know what you believe about the gospel I wouldn't need to hear a single word. I just would have to watch how you treat those who have mistreated you.” - Brian Loritts   C. Our Future - Deliver Us

Godly Praying (Part 1) Matthew 6:5-8 by Mike Deguzman Luke 11:1 Acts 12:1-16 1. The Expectation of Prayer 2. The Execution of Prayer      A. We Must Pray Secretly 1 Timothy 2:8      B. We Must Pray Simply 1 Kings 18:27-28 1 Kings 18:36-37 Eccleiastes 5:2      C. We Must Pray Sincerely Proverbs 28:9 Isaiah 59:1-2 Isaiah 1:15-17 John 1:12

Godly Giving Matthew 6:1-4 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Warning of Ungodly Giving 2. The Expectations of Godly Giving     A. A Question of Glory Isaiah 42:8      B. An Issue of Secrecy      C. An Opportunity for Generosity Matthew 23:23 Malachi 3:8-10 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (NLT)' 2 Corinthians 9:6-7      D. An Attitude of Hilarity

Psalm 121 by Dan Colluci

Called to Perfect Love Matthew 5:38-48 by Mike Deguzman I. The Requirement to Love      A. When Slapped Romans 12:19      B. When Sued Galatians 2:20      C. When Serving           1. To Change Your Attitude           2. To Be Successful           3. To Be A Witness           4. To Be Generous 1 John 3:17 II. The Rationale of Love Leviticus 19:18 Leviticus 19:34 Romans 12:20-21 Romans 5:8 Matthew 5:20 III. The Reality of Perfect Love

"And Nothing But The Truth" Matthew 5:33-37 by Mike Deguzman 1. What the Law Said Genesis 28:20 1 Samuel 1:11 Psalm 50:14 Matthew 23:16-22 Exodus 22:10-11 Hebrews 6:13-18 2. What the Law Meant Matthew 26:63-64 Philippians 1:8 Galatians 1:20 Psalm 139:1-6 John 8:44 Matthew 12:34-37 Application: 1. Keep Your Word Proverbs 10:26 Proverbs 29:15 2. Stop Exaggerating 3. Be Completely Truthful 4. Build Others Up Ephesians 4:29 James 3:2 James 3:9-12

Matthew 5:31-32 Indecency, Unchastity, Divorce, and Submission by Mike Deguzman 1. God's Intent for Marriage Genesis 2:18-25 2. Man's Debate About Divorce Deuteronomy 24:1      a. For Indecency Deuteronomy 24:5      b. For Unchastity Luke 16:18 Matthew 19:3-10 Mark 10:2-12 3. The Illustration of Marriage Ephesians 5:32-33 Ephesians 5:17-21 a. In Our Submission To One Another Ephesians 5:22 Ephesians 5:25 b. In Our Sacrifice For One Another c. In Our Sanctification With One Another John 8:3-11

In Pursuit of Purity Matthew 5:27-30 by Mike Deguzman Matthew 15:19 1. Avoid Adultery Proverbs 5:3-5 Proverbs 6:24-29 Proverbs 6:32-33 Proverbs 7:6-27      a. Adultery Begins with Seduction Proverbs 6:27-28      b. Adultery Results from Choices 2. Pursue Purity Job 31:1 Daniel 1:8 Romans 13:14 Application: 1. Put off Fleshly Desires 2. Put on God's Word Psalm 119:9-16 Psalm 119:9 Memorize God's Word Psalm 119:11 Personalize God's Word Psalm 119:13-14 Verbalize God's Word Psalm 119:15 Internalize God's Word

Our Risen Life Colossians 3:1-4

Reconciling Murderers! Matthew 5:21-26 by Mike Deguzman John 5:39 1. The Law's Requirement Exodus 20:13 Exodus 22:1-3 Romans 13:1-4 2. The Law's Intent Jeremiah 17:10 3. The Law's Point Hebrews 12:14-15 Ephesians 4:1-3 Psalm 51:16-17      a. Ignored Anger Gives Satan a Foothold Ephesians 4:26-27      b. Ignored Anger Leads to Greater Sins Genesis 4:6-8      c. Ignored Anger Tarnishes God's Name John 13:34-35      d. Ignored Anger Proves you are not Converted 1 John 3:15 2 Corinthians 13:5 4. The Christian's Response

Nothing Short of Perfection Matthew 5:17-20 by Mike Deguzman Matthew 7:12 I. The Law's Perfect Fulfillment Romans 10:4 II. The Law's Preeminent Authority III. The Law's Perfection      A. They Were Seemingly Good Matthew 23:27-28      B. You Must Be Surpassingly Good Luke 18:10-14 Luke 18:9         1. Know Who You Are Romans 6:23         2. Understand What You Need 1 Peter 1:3-4 1 Peter 3:18         3. Enjoy What You Become John 1:12-13 Ephesians 2:8-9 2 Corinthians 5:21 IV. You Will Be Surprisingly Good Galatians 2:20

The Influence of Kingdom Citizens (Part 2) Matthew 5:14-16 by Mike Deguzman   Matthew 6:22-23 1. The Identification 2. The Illustration Hebrews 10:25 Malachi 1:2 Malachi 1:7-8 Luke 6:46 Matthew 23:24 Romans 2:17-24 1 John 1:5-7 Psalm 119:105 Luke 1:79 3. The Application      A. Watch Your Behavior 1 Timothy 6:18-19 Philippians 2:14-15 Numbers 11:18-20 Numbers 11:33-34      B. Emphasize Your Savior

The Influence of Kingdom Citizens (Part 1) Matthew 5:13 by Mike Deguzman John 17:15-18 1. The Influence of Salt      A. Seasoning Job 6:6 Colossians 4:6      B. Healing Galatians 2:11-13 Galatians 6:1-2      C. Preserving 2. The Insufficiency of Salt      A. Knowledge Without Obedience Luke 6:46-49      B. Church Without Community      C. Programs Without Purpose      D. Progress Without Perseverance James 5:7-8

The Heart of the Kingdom Citizen (Part 3) Matthew 5:7-12 by Mike Deguzman 1. To Be Merciful - Our Attitude Toward Forgiveness Ephesians 2:4-5 Matthew 18:21-35 James 2:13 2. To Be Pure in Heart - Our Attitude Toward Holiness Jeremiah 17:9 Matthew 15:19 Matthew 23:27-28 Psalm 51:10 2 Corinthians 5:17 Psalm 139:23-24 3. To Be a Peacemaker - Our Attitude Toward Reconciliation Romans 5:1 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Romans 10:13-15 2 Corinthians 5:20 Romans 12:18 4. To Be Persecuted - Our Attitude Toward Pain 2 Timothy 3:12 Matthew 10:28 2 Timothy 4:1-4 Application: 1. The Poor in Spirit Will Be Pure in Heart Ezekiel 36:26-27 Colossians 3:16 2. The Mourners Will Be Merciful 3. The Gentle Will Be Peacemakers 4. The Righteous Will Be Persecuted

The Heart of the Kingdom Citizen (Part 2) Matthew 5:4-6 by Mike Deguzman Luke 18:14 1. To Mourn - Our Attitude Toward Sin Isaiah 61:1-2 Isaiah 40:1-2 Psalm 119:136 Psalm 51:2-4 Psalm 32:1-5 2. To Be Gentle - Our Attitude Toward Others Matthew 11:29 Ps 37:11 John 18:3-8 Matthew 26:53 Numbers 12:13 3. To Desire - Our Attitude Toward God 2 Corinthians 5:21 Matthew 6:1 Application: 1. Recognize Sin in You 2. Respond to the Bit in You Isaiah 57:15 James 3:3 3. Repent of the Desires in You

The Heart of the Kingdom Citizen (Part 1) Matthew 5:1-3 by Mike Deguzman Matthew 7:28-29 Matthew 5:20 Matthew 7:13-14 1. The Personality of the Spiritually Poor Luke 16:20-21 Matthew 19:16-22 Ephesians 2:8-9 John 15:5 Matthew 8:5-10 Matthew 15:21-28 Luke 18:9-14 Psalm 51:16-17 1 Peter 5:5b-6 Isaiah 6:5 2. The Promise to the Spiritually Poor Philippians 3:20-21 Application: 1. Trust the King 2. Embrace the Change Colossians 2:6 3. Rejoice in the Change  

Matthew 4:12-25 Follow Me! by Mike Deguzman Matthew 16:13-16 1. The Person To Follow Luke 3:10-14 Luke 3:18-20 Philippians 2:6-11 Colossians 1:15-18 Matthew 11:23-24 2 The Requirement To Follow John 1:35-40 John 14:15 John 10:27 1 John 2:3-6 James 1:12 3. The Cost To Follow Matthew 10:34-39 Mark 8:34-37 4. The Decision To Follow Application: 1. Know The Person John 5:39-40 Acts 17:2-3 2. Count The Cost Galatians 2:20 3. Spread The Message Matthew 10:28

Tempted! Matthew 4:1-11 by Mike Deguzman James 1:13 1. The Preparation Luke 4:1-2 2. The Temptation Isaiah 53:5 Mark 10:45 John 6:26 John 6:66-69 3. The Triumph Application: 1. Understand the Nature of Temptation 1 John 2:15-16 John 4:34 Genesis 3:6 2. Understand My Inclination to Temptation James 4:7 Psalm 119:11 Psalm 115:3 3. Understand the Road to Blessing 

Matthew 3:13-17 Fulfilling All Righteousness by Mike Deguzman 1. The Arrival for Baptism John 4:34 John 8:29 2. The Method of Baptism Mark 1:5 Mark 1:10 John 3:23 3. The Meaning of Baptism Galatians 4:4-5 2 Corinthians 5:21 Hebrews 10:4 4. The Disagreements Over Baptism Acts 2:38 Mark 16:16 5. The Condition For Baptism Luke 7:50 Luke 18:9-14 Acts 8:36-38 Application: 1. Practice Repentance 2. Embrace Redemption Ephesians 2:8-9 John 6:47 Ephesians 1:7-8a 3. Rightly Respond

Matthew 3:1-12 An Unlikely Ambassador by Mike Deguzman 1. John the Preparer Malachi 4:5-6 Luke 1:15-17 Luke 1:76 2. John the Emulator John 1:19-23 Matthew 11:11a 3. John the Preacher 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 4. John the Baptizer 5. John the Rebuker Matthew 23:33 Malachi 3:1-3 Application: 1. Know Who You Are 2. Know Whose You Are 3. Know What To Do

The Church in Times of War (Ukraine Report) Selected Scripture Acts 14:27-28 1. Report From Ukraine 2. The Church in War     a. The Air War     b. The Ground War Application: 1. Recognize the War 2. Prepare for the War 1 Peter 3:15 2 Timothy 2:2 2 Timothy 2:4 3. Dress for the War Ephesians 6:10-17 4. Be Faithful in War 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 1 Corinthians 15:58

Matthew 2:13-23 by Thom Bacon

Matthew 2:1-12 Many Meetings by Josh Head   1. The Way of Herod     2. The Way of the Priests   “They quickly gave an answer to the king. They clearly know scripture, but they never went to Bethlehem to seek the Messiah because their heads were better than their hearts.” - JC Ryle   John 5:39-40   3. The Way of the Magi     Micah 5:4       A. Rejoice Exeedingly With Great Joy         Psalm 105:3 ESV     Matthew 5:11-12     Philippians 4:4         B. Humble Worship   “As long as you are proud you cannot know God. A proud man is always looking down on things and people: and, of course, as long as you are looking down you cannot see something that is above you.” – C.S. Lewis         Philippians 2:8-11 ESV       C. Gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh

Matthew 1:18-25 ...and, then there's Joseph by Mike Deguzman 1. Betrothed to Joseph 2. Mary, the Mother of Jesus Luke 1:46-47 3. Joseph, the Humble Witness Luke 2:48-49      a. Joseph's Principles John 8:41 Acts 4:5-12 Acts 10:43 Romans 10:13 Matthew 28:18-20      b. Joseph's Pliability      c. Joseph's Purpose Application: 1. Trust God's Clear Message 2. Receive God's Clear Message