Partnering in the Gospel
Romans 15:25-33

by Mike Deguzman

2 Corinthians 11:24-28

I. The Partnership of Giving

Acts 11:27-30
2 Corinthians 8:1-5

II. The Partnership of Praying

Matthew 7:7-10
Romans 8:31-32
Acts 20:22-24

III. The Partnership of Rest

Application

1. Maintain Faithful Friends

2. Expect Spiritual Battles

3. Sustain Hope with Enthusiasm

Romans 15:14-24
The Heart of the Minister

by Mike Deguzman

1 Peter 2:11-17

1. Paul's Encouragement

2. Paul's Boldness

Romans 3:10
Romans 6:11-13
Romans 8:9

3. Paul's Ministry

1 Peter 2:9-10

4. Paul's Motive

5. Paul's Power

Acts 17:30
Romans 1:5

6. Paul's Focus

1 Thessalonians 1:5
1 Thessalonians 2:5-8

7. Paul's Passion

8. Paul's Plans

2 Corinthians 11:26-28

Application

1. My Attitude

2. My Strength

3. My Purpose

4. My Challenge

Romans 15:8-13
Acceptance

by Mike Deguzman

Genesis 13:8

I. The Model for Acceptance

Romans 5:6
Romans 5:8
Romans 5:10

II. The Ministry of Acceptance

Matthew 10:5-6

III. The Manifestation of Acceptance

Application:

1. Where is Your Hope?

Psalm 43:5
Hebrews 12:1-3

2. Are you Joyful?

3. Do you have Peace?

Romans 15:1-6
How to Achieve Unity

by Mike Deguzman

1. Consider

1 Corinthians 9:20-23

2. Edify

Philippians 2:5-8
Hebrews 12:3-4

3. Study

4. Hope

5. Fortitude

2 Thessalonians 1:3-4
2 Corinthians 1:3-4

6. Harmony

John 17:20-23

7. Praise

Finding Hope in Doubt
Luke 7:18-30

by Mike Deguzman

Psalm 43:5
Luke 7:8
Romans 7:16

I. John's Character

   A. John was a man of Conviction and Courage

   B. John was a man of Purpose

John 3:25-30

   C. John was a man with Doubts

        1. When Circumstances Are Painful

        2. When Culture Has Contrary Beliefs

        3. When Overly Influenced by Traditions

Matthew 16:14

        4. When You Have an Incomplete Knowledge of Scripture

II. God's Response to Doubt

Habakkuk 1:2-4

Psalm 13:1-6

Application:

1. Ask Specifically

John 20:27-28
John 20:29

2. Research Biblically

1 Corinthians 10:5-6
1 Corinthians 10:11
Romans 15:4

3. Obey Faithfully

The Fruit of Hope
Selected Verses in Romans

by Mike Deguzman

1. Hope in Impossible Situations

Romans 4:13-18

2. Hope in God's Glory

Romans 5:1-2

3. The Dependability of Hope

Romans 5:3-5

4. Hope Transcends Groaning

Romans 8:23-25
Philippians 3:20-21

5. Hope in the Scriptures

John 5:39-40
Romans 15:4

6. Hope for the Gentiles

Romans 15:12

7. Hope Abounds

Romans 15:13

8. Hope Rejoices 

Romans 12:12

Go Tell it on the Mountain
Anna's Story
Luke 2:36-38

by Mike Deguzman

I. Anna's Heritage

Genesis 22:30

II. Anna's Message

John 5:39
Luke 24:44-47

   1. A Coming Messiah

Isaiah 7:14
John 1:14
Micah 5:2
Luke 2:1-5

   2. A Qualified Messiah

1 peter 1:18-19

   3. A Returning Messiah

III. Anna's Application

   1. He Came that we Might Go

   2. He Came that we Might Follow

Galatians 2:20
Mark 8:34-35

   3. He Came that we Might Tell

by Josh Head

A Message to the Weak and the Strong
Romans 14:13-23

1. Don't Cause Your Brother to Stumble

2. Don't Hurt Your Brother

Deuteronomy 14:26

3. Don't Destroy Your Brother

Matthew 15:17-20

4. Don't Forget Your Witness

1 Corinthians 10:23-33

5. Don't Tear Down the Work of God

6. Don't Flaunt Your Freedom

Application: Living Life in the Gray Areas

1. Don't Set Traps

2. Don't Violate Conscience

James 4:17
Matthew 18:6

3. Glorify God

4. Protect Your Testimony

Romans 14:1-12
Problems in the Church

by Mike Deguzman

Romans 5:8
1 Thessalonians 5:14

1. A Problem of Diet

2. A Problem of Duty

Galatians 6:1
Matthew 7:1-5

3. A Problem of Days

John 21:21
John 21:22

4. A Problem of Destiny

John 3:16-20
Philippians 2:10-11

Application:

1. Live a Life of Grace

2. Have an Attitude of Grace

3. Have a Commitment to Grace

4. Receive Grace to Extend Grace