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Matthew 22:22-33 | Life After Death?

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. Live With Hope of Resurrection

4. Worship the Risen Christ 

John 11:25-26

Matthew 22:15-22 | Return To the Rightful Owner

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

Genesis 1:27

Romans 12:1-2

Application:

1. Followers of Christ Walk in Truth

James 2:1-3

Psalm 115:4-8

Psalm 135:15-18

Colossians 1:15-16

2. Surrender Your Whole Life to Christ

Romans 2:4

Matthew 22:1-14 | The King's Invitation

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 Damning

Romans 5:12

2. Recognize the Wrath of God Is Coming

John 1:1-5

Revelation 19:14-16

3. Respond to the Call and Share the Hope

Romans 8:16

John 5:40

Galatians 3:13

Romans 3:25

I Peter 2:24

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