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Matthew 21:33-46 | The Issue of Ownership

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 17:30-31

Matthew 21: 23-43 | The Issue of Authority

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

Matthew 21:12-22 | All Show No Substance

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

Special Message: The Ministers of the Church

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

Special Message: The Unity of The Church

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

Colossians 1:15

II Corinthians 5:9

John 13:35

Acts 2:42

Romans 12:15

I Corinthians 12:25

II Corinthians 13:11

Galatians 5:13

Ephesians 4:12

Application:

1. Embrace the Distinctive Nature of Christ’s Church
2. Pray For and Seek the Unity of the Church

Revelation 12:10

Ephesians 4:26

Ephesians 4:31

3. Rejoice In the Unity of the Church

Special Message:The Mission of the Church (Global)

"The Mission of the Church (Global)"

Ephesians 4:1-7

by Xolisilie Gallawe - Whittlesea, South Africa

Special Message: The Mission of a "Good" Local Church

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. A Good Local Church is a Going Church

Matthew 9:36-37

Application:

1. Step Out in Courage

2. Step Up in Commitment

3. Step In to Community

1 Corinthians 15:1-34 | The Hope of the Church: The Resurrection

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 Corinthians 10:31
Hebrews 9:27
Ephesians 2:8-9

6. If There Is No Resurrection, They Contradict Themselves

7. If There Is No Resurrection, I Am Wasting My Life

Romans 12:2

B. The Implications Of The Resurrection

1. Since There Is A Resurrection, I Must Wake Up

2. Since There Is A Resurrection, I Must Stop Sinning

3. Since There Is A Resurrection, I Must Tell Others

Matthew 21:1-11 | The Triumphal Entry

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

Matthew 20:29-34 | When the Greatest is Among The Least

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