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Matthew 19:13-15 | They Are Precious In His Sight

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. Warn

Proverbs 13:20

4. Model

5. Love

6. Serve

7. Trust

Matthew 19:1-12 | The Master's Mindset on Divorce

The Master's Mindset on Divorce
Matthew 19:1-12

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 16:21

1. Man's Debate About Divorce

Deuteronomy 24:1

    a. Divorce for Indecency

2 Corinthians 5:17-19
Deuteronomy 24:5
Matthew 5:31-32

    b. Divorce for Immorality

Luke 16:18
Mark 10:11-12

2. God's Design for Marriage

3. Moses' Provision for Divorce

Deuteronomy 24:1-4

4. The Confusion of the Disciples

1 Peter 3:1-2
1 Corinthians 7:6-9

Application:

1. Whatever You Would Do in a Crisis, Do it Now

2. Pursue God's Pleasure

3. Embrace God's Forgiveness

Hosea 3:1
James 4:4
Ephesians 2:4-9

Matthew 18:15-35 | Dealing with Sin In the Church

Dealing With Sin In The Church
Matthew 18:15-35

Acts 5:8-11
1 Corinthians 5:4-6
1 Corinthians 5:9-13

1. Sin is to be Confronted

Galatians 6:1
2 Thessalonians 3:6
2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
1 Timothy 1:18-20
1 Timothy 5:19-20

2. A Sovereign Agreement

Hebrews 9:22

3. The Insurmountable Debt

4. An Inconceivable Response

5. An Irritated King

Application:

1. When You Have Sinned, Confess It

2. When Your Brother Has Sinned, Confront It

3. When You Have Been Sinned Against, Forgive It

James 2:13
Colossians 2:13-14

4. When Others Sin Against Each Other, Mediate It

Matthew 18:1-14 | Great Are the Little Ones

Great Are the Little Ones
Matthew 18:1-14

by Justin Park

1. Greatness in the Kingdom Requires Great Humility

Proverbs 22:15

Psalm 51:5

Ephesians 2:3

Matthew 10:40

Ephesians 2:20

Luke 19:10

Matthew 16:18

2. The Commonality of Sin Does Not Lessen its Seriousness

Mark 10:42-43

Matthew 10:28

Proverbs 29:25

3. Our Father is the Security of His Children

John 6:37

Ephesians 1:4-5

John 1:12

Application: We Need to Recognize, Repent, and Glorify

A. Recognize

Philippians 4:8

Daniel 1:8

B. Repent

John 20:31

C. Glorify

 

Matthew 17:24-27 | Self-Denying Citizens

Self-Denying Citizens
Matthew 17:24-27

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 9:36-38

1. The Payment Demanded

Exodus 30:11-16

2. The Question of Obligation

3. The Privilege of Sonship

4. The Choice of Self-Denial

1 Peter 2:13-16
1 Peter 2:18
1 Peter 2:21-24
Philippians 2:14-15

Application:

1. Rest in the Sovereignty of God

2. Use your Freedom to Further the Gospel

Galatians 5:13-14

3. Choose Witness Over Winning

Matthew 16:24-26
Matthew 5:13-16

Matthew 17:14-23 | Life After the Mountaintop

Life After The Mountaintop
Matthew 17:14-23

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 10:1
2 Thessalonians 3:1-2
Philippians 2:14-15
Acts 2:40
Acts 20:29-30

1. A Father's Request

Luke 9:38-39
Mark 9:14
Mark 9:17
Mark 9:21-24

2. A Savior's Rebuke

3. A Firm Reminder

Matthew 10:7-8
Luke 10:17
Mark 9:29
Luke 9:41-45
Mark 9:32

Application:

1. Remember the Christ You Met on the Mountain

2. Grow in Christ in the Valley

Matthew 17:1-13 | His Glory Revealed

His Glory Revealed
Matthew 17:1-13

by Mike Deguzman

1. His Glory Revealed

John 1:14
Romans 12:2
2 Corinthians 3:18
Revelation 1:12-16
Revelation 19:11-16

2. The Cross Reinforced

Luke 9:29-31
1 Peter 5:9

3. Humility Restored

4. The Truth Realized

Acts 2:22-24
Malachi 4:5-6

Application:

1. Get to Know Him

Psalm 57:3
John 1:1-5

2. Listen to Him

Hebrews 1:1-2
2 Peter 1:16-19

3. Follow Him

Matthew 16:21-28 | The "Musts" of Christ(ians)

The "Musts" of Christ(ians)
Matthew 16:21-28

by Mike Deguzman

I. The Musts of the Messiah

    1. He Must Go to Jerusalem

John 7:1-5

    2. He Must Suffer

Hebrews 2:10
Hebrews 2:17

    3. He Must Be Killed

Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
Hebrews 9:22
1 Corinthians 15:56-57
Romans 8:3

    4. He Must Be Raised

Romans 4:25
Revelation 1:17-18
Matthew 26:51-54

II. The Chat With Peter

Isaiah 53:1-3
Isaiah 14:12-15

III. The Musts of the Minister

    1. He Must Deny Himself

Matthew 13:44-46

    2. He Must Take Up His Cross

    3. He Must Follow Christ

Luke 6:46
Philippians 3:10-11

IV. The Message of Hope

Special Message: The Fig-less Fig Tree

The Fig-less Fig Tree
Luke 13:1-9

 by Mike Deguzman

1. The Desire of the Owner

2. The Decree of the Owner

John 15:8
Matthew 7:19

3. The Diplomacy of the Gardener

4. The Deal with the Gardener

1 Peter 4:12-13
Proverbs 14:4

5. The Example of Tragedy

6. The Point of the Parable

John 15:8
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
1 Corinthians 1:18
1 Corinthians 1:23-24
Luke 6:43-45
1 John 1:6-10

Application:

1. Repent

James 1:2-4
Romans 8:28

Special Message: The Perfect Time for Christmas

The Perfect Time for Christmas
Galatians 4:4-5

by Mike Deguzman

1. The Perfect Time

2. The Perfect Son

3. The Perfect Birth

Isaiah 7:14

4. The Perfect Purpose

Romans 5:12
Romans 3:10-12
Romans 5:17-21

5. The Perfect Plan

Ephesians 2:8-9
Isaiah 53:6
2 Corinthians 5:21
1 Peter 3:18
Philippians 2:8-11