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Indictments on the Hypocrites (Part 1) Matthew 23:13-22 by Mike Deguzman 1. Woe To Those Who Shut Off The Kingdom Matthew 18:6 2. Woe To Those Who Exclude The Vulnerable 1 Timothy 5:4 1 Timothy 5:8 3. Woe To The Misguided Evangelists 4. Woe To Those Who Teach False Oaths Matthew 5:34-37 Application: 1. Check Your Religion 2. Check Your Relationship 3. Check Your Reputation Matthew 12:34-36

How To Not Be A Hypocrite Matthew 23:1-12 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Danger of Hypocrisy 2. The Abuse of Authority Ephesians 2:8-9 Titus 3:5-6 3. The Exaltation of Self Deuteronomy 6:8 4. The Greatness of Humility John 13:13-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Application: 1. Obey What You Say 2. Serve Without Seeking Glory 3. Remember Your Identity

A Final Silencing of His Critics Matthew 22:34-46  by Mike Deguzman 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 I. The Interrogation of the King Acts 4:26-28     1. The Question James 2:10 Deuteronomy 6:4-5     2. The Response John 14:15 1 John 2:3-6 Mark 12:32-33 II. The Identify of the King 1. The Questions 2. The Response 3. The Silence Romans 3:19 Application: 1. Silence Ignorance 1 Peter 2:15 Proverbs 16:7 2. Align...

Life After Death? Matthew 22:23-33 by Mike Deguzman Matthew 5:43-44 Matthew 12:14 Matthew 11:18 Matthew 26:3-4 Acts 4:1-2 Acts 23:6-8 1. An Unsolvable Problem Proverbs 18:2 Numbers 18:28 Deuteronomy 31:16 2. An Exposure of Ignorance 3. A Proof of Resurrection Exodus 3:13-15 4. An Explanation of God's Character Application: 1. Let the Scriptures Transform You 2. Trust God in the Unexplainable 3. Li...

Return To the Rightful Owner Matthew 22:15-22 by Justin Park Luke 20:20 1. The Dishonest Schemes of Those Who Oppose Jesus I John 3:6 II Thessalonians 3:6 Proverbs 29:5 2. The Authority in Christ’s Response Contrasted with Derived Authority Amos 5:21 I Samuel 15:22 Acts 20:30 Titus 1:9 3. We Bear God’s Image, We Render to Him Our Lives I Peter 2:16 Exodus 16:8 Acts 4:13-14 Acts 4:21 Galatians 1:10...

The King’s Invitation Matthew 22:1-14  by Justin Park 1. Those Invited Were Indifferent or Hostile *All scripture read from ESV translation Luke 14:21-24 Matthew 23:31 Matthew 8:11-12 2. The King Responded with Wrath and Grace Romans 10:17 Matthew 5:12 Romans 8:30 John 10:1 John 10:10 3. There is Only One Way Revelation 12:9 Application: 1. Realize that Indifference and Hostility Are Equally Damni...

Matthew 21:33-46 The Issue of Ownership 1. The Setup for Harvest Isaiah 5:1-7 2. The Rejection of the Servants Acts 7:51-53 Matthew 23:37 3. The Slaying of the Son 4. The Judgment on the Tenants Psalm 118:22-26 1 Peter 2:4-10 Ephesians 2:19-22 5. A Surprising Realization Application: 1. Consider Your Stewardship 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 2. Consider Your Cornerstone Acts 4:11-12 Acts 17:24-25 Acts 17:30...

The Issue of Authority Matthew 21:23-32 by Mike Deguzman 1. A Question of Authority John 10:18 2. A Quandary to Consider 1 Samuel 15:24 Psalm 81:12 Romans 1:24 Romans 1:26 Romans 1:28 John 12:36-40 Luke 8:10 3. A Quest for Obedience Application: 1. Recognize True Authority 2. Respond to Conviction 3. Remember to Honor

All Show, No Substance Matthew 21:12-22 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Priority of the Temple 2. The Problem of the People Psalm 8:2 3. The Presentation of the Tree 4. The Program of Prayer Matthew 17:20 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 1 Peter 2:9 Leviticus 26:11-12 John 1:1-2 John 1:14 Luke 11:11-13 Application: 1. Examine Your Motives 2 Corinthians 13:5 2. Examine Your Fruit

The Ministers of the Church Titus 1; 1 Timothy 3 by Mike Deguzman 1. Background 2. The Elder's Home 1 Timothy 3:4 3. The Elder's Character 1 Peter 3:15 4. The Deacon's Responsibilities 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Application: Ordination

The Unity of The Church John 17:20-26 by Justin Park John 5:18 John 5:37 John 8:54 John 1:1 Jude 1:3 1. True Unity Is Only Possible Through Christ Titus 3:10-11 2. Truth Separates the Church from All False Teaching Leviticus 19:2 Leviticus 20:7 I Peter 1:15-16 Matthew 7:15 II Timothy 4:3-4 Amos 5:10 I John 2:15-16 John 10:27 Galatians 1:8-9 3. Truth Unites the Church Around What is Essential Colos...

"The Mission of the Church (Global)" Ephesians 4:1-7 by Xolisilie Gallawe - Whittlesea, South Africa

The Mission of a "Good" Local Church 1 Timothy by Mike Deguzman Matthew 5:13-16 2 Timothy 2:2 1. A Good Local Church is a Praying Church Proverbs 21:1 2. A Good Local Church is a Teaching Church 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Acts 20:26-27 Hebrews 10:24-25 3. A Good Local Church is a Loving Church 2 Timothy 2:23 Romans 16:17 4. A Good Local Church is a Growing Church 5. A Good Local Church is a Giving Church 6....

The Hope of the Church: The Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:1-34 by Mike Deguzman A. The Importance Of The Resurrection 1. If There Is No Resurrection, Jesus Is Dead 2. If There Is No Resurrection, Your Faith Is Worthless 3. If There Is No Resurrection, We Are Liars Romans 1:3-4 John 14:6 4. If There Is No Resurrection, We Lose Revelation 20:7-9 5. If There Is No Resurrection, Death Wins 1 Corinthia...

The Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-11 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Right Time Daniel 9:24-27 2. The Right Way Matthew 16:16 Matthew 16:21-23 Luke 19:41-44 Zechariah 9:9 3. The Right Response Psalm 118:25-26 4. The Right Result 2 Corinthians 5:21 Application: 1. Receive Him as Lord John 1:12 Acts 4:13 2. Follow Him Fully 3. Persevere in Praise

When the Greatest is Among The Least Matthew 20:29-34 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Road Luke 18:35-37 Mark 10:46 2. The Request Mark 10:49-50 3. The Response Matthew 9:36-38 Psalm 13:1-2 Psalm 13:5-6 Luke 18:42-43 John 10:27-29 Application: 1. Recognized Your Condition James 2:14 James 2:19-20 2. Commit to Follow Christ

To Serve Or To Be Served? Matthew 20:17-28 by Josh Head “The task of the Church is to serve as the best example of what God can do with human community.” – Stanley Hauerwas I. The Temptation: We want glory without suffering. “The flesh ever seeks to be glorified before it is crucified.” - Martin Luther Romans 8:1 ESV Matthew 27:38 ESV Isaiah 52:13 ESV 1 Corinthians 2:2 ESV 1 Peter 4:13 ESV Mark 8:...

Responding to Grace Matthew 20:1-16 by Justin Park All scripture read in the ESV translation Matthew 20:1-16 1. Laborers Are Being Sent to Work by The Landowner John 6:36 Job 42:2 I John 3:9 Matthew 5:16 II Chronicles 26:16 Deuteronomy 8:17 2. The Call to Follow Christ Is a Gift Romans 9:14 3. God’s Purposes Are Always Just Matthew 5:45 Application: 1. Jealousy and Envy Are Blinding 2. Pride Disto...

Is He Worth It? Matthew 19:16-30 by Mike Deguzman Luke 18:18 1. The Assumption Mark 10:17-18 2. The Assessment Matthew 5:48 James 2:10 John 19:30 Matthew 16:24-26 3. The Answer 4. The Analogy 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Luke 19:8-9 5. The Alternative 6. The Acknowledgement 7. The Allotment Acts 1:6 Acts 3:19-21 Mark 10:29-30 Luke 6;38 Mark 10:30 Philippians 3:7-11 Application: 1. Count the Cost 2 Corinthians...

They Are Precious In His Sight Matthew 19:13-15 by Mike Deguzman Psalm 127:3-5 Psalm 139:13-16 Proverbs 22:6 Matthew 19:10 1. A Parent's Desire Ephesians 5:15-16 2. The Disciple's Disapproval Matthew 18:3-4 3. A Teacher's Directive 2 Samuel 12:21-23 4. A Savior's Devotion Mark 10:13-16 Luke 18:17 Application (How to Bring Children to Jesus) 1. Remember 2. Teach Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Ephesians 6:4 3. W...