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Gather, Grow, and Go!

Gather, Grow, and Go!
Act 2:42-47

by Mike Deguzman

Ephesians 4:11-13
Matthew 28:19-20

I. We Gather to Equip

Ephesians 4:14-15

II. We Grow in Maturity

    S - Scripture

    P - Prayer

    E - Engaged

    C - Community

    S - Steward

Matthew 6:19-21
1 Corinthians 4:1-2

III. We Go on Mission

Application:

     1. Be in Church

     2. Be Involved 

     3. Be the Church

Christmas Part 3: O Come All Ye Faithful

O Come All Ye Faithful
Luke 2:8-16; Matthew 2:1-12

by Mike Deguzman

I. The Writer and Background

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! 
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels:
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest:
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

II. The Circumstances Surrounding His Birth

True God from true God, Light from Light Eternal
Lo, he abhors not the Virgin's womb;
Son of the Father, Begotten not created
O Come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord

Isaiah 9:6
Isaiah 7:14

Ye Lord We Greet Thee, born this happy morning
Jesus, to Thee Be all Glory Given
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord

John 1:1-3
John 1:14

III. The Responses to His Birth

     1. A Selfish Response
     2. A Complacent Response
     3. A Joyful Response

Luke 2:10-11

Christmas 2019 Part 2: O Come, O Come Emmanuel

O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Luke 1:5-17

by Mike Deguzman

I. The Writer and Background

Galatians 4:4-5

S – Sapientia – Wisdom
A – Adonai – Lord
R – Radix Jesse - Root of Jesse
C – Clavis David -  Key of David
O – Oriens – Dayspring
R – Rex Gentiums - Desire of nations
E – Emmanuel – God with us

II. The Meaning

1. Wisdom

O Come, Thou Wisdom, from on high, and order all things far and nigh; to us the path of knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go.

Proverbs 1:2-4
1 Corinthians 1:24

2. Lord

O Come, O Come Thou Lord of might who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height in ancient times did give the law in cloud, and majesty, and awe.

3. Root of Jesse

O Come thou rod of Jesse’s stem from every foe deliver them that trust Thy mighty power to save and give them victory over the grave.

Isaiah 11:1
Revelation 5:5

4. Key of David

O come, Thou key of David come and open wide our heavnly home, make safe the way that leads on high that we no more have cause to sigh

5. Dayspring

O come, Thou Dayspring from on high, and cheer us by thy drawing nigh; disperse the gloomy clouds of night and death’s dark shadow put to flight. 

Luke 1:78-79
Revelation 22:5

6. Desire of Nations

O come, Desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of all mankind; Bid Thou our sad divisions cease, and be Thyself our King of Peace.

Haggai 2:7

7. Emmanuel

O Come O come, Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.

Isaiah 7:14
Matthew 20:28
1 Peter 1:18 (ESV)
Psalm 126:1-3

Christmas 2019 Part 1: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Matthew 1:1-17

by Mike Deguzman

Romans 15:4

Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; 
from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. 
Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; 
dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King,
born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne.

Luke 1:32-33
John 1:12
Revelation 19:11-16

Romans Part 21: Sanctification: A Matter of Life and Death

Romans 6:1-2
Sanctification: A Matter of Life and Death

by Mike Deguzman

Romans 3:28
Galatians 2:20

I. The Contrast

Justification	Sanctification
Legal Standing before God	My Walk with God
What God has done for me	What God is doing in me
Righteousness Imputed	Righteousness Imparted
One Time Act	Ongoing Activity
Heavenly Courtroom Scene	Earthly Scene
The same for all Christians	Differs between all Christians
Immediate Pronouncement	Lifelong Pursuit

II. The Connection

III. The Clarification

     1. Positional Sanctification

1 Corinthians 1:2

     2. Progressive Sanctification

Romans 8:13
Hebrews 12:14
Coliossians 3:10
1 Peter 2:2

     3. Perfected Sanctification

Verse 1: The Anticipated Objection

Titus 2:11-12

Verse 2: The Emphatic Rejection

1 John 1:8-10
1 Corinthians 10:12

Summary:

You cannot separate justification and sanctification

You can slow down sanctification by the choices you make

Romans Part 20: Concluding the Comparions and Contrasts

Romans 5:18-21
Concluding the Comparions and Contrasts

by Mike Deguzman

I. The Summation

Matthew 19:5
John 17:3

II. The Explanation

2 Corinthians 5:21
1 John 1:8
1 John 1:10
2 Corinthians 5:17
Romans 8:1

III. The Conclusion

Romans 7:7

Romans Part 19: Much More...

Romans 5:12-17
Much More...

by Mike Deguzman

Romans 3:20
1 Corinthians 15:45

I. The Entrance of Sin and Death

Genesis 2:17

II. The Contrast Between Adam and Jesus

    1. The Contrast Between Death and Grace

    2. The Contrast Between Condemnation and Justification

    3. The Contrast Between the Reign of Death and the Reign of Life

Romans Part 18: "For God so Loved..."

Romans 5:6-11
"For God so Loved..."

by Mike Deguzman

1. The Position of Those in Need of Salvation

Romans 1:18
Romans 4:4-5
Luke 18:10-14
1 Timothy 1:15

2. The Provision of the One Who Purchased Salvation

Galatians 4:4
John 3:16
Galatians 2:20
Philippians 1:6
Hebrews 7:25
Romans 8:1

3. The Perspective of the One Who Has Salvation

2 Corinthians 5:20

Romans Part 17: The Blessings of Justification (Part 2)

Romans 5:3-5
The Blessings of Justification (Part 2)

by Mike Deguzman

1. Peace with God

2. Access to God

3. Hope of the Glory of God

John 16:33

4. Purposeful Tribulations

    a. Perseverance

Romans 8:28 

     b. Proven Character

Romans 8:29a-b For those whom he foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son

     c. Hope

Romans 15:13
James 1:2-5
Psalm 42:5

5. The Love of God

Romans 8:38-39
Romans 8:32

6. The Spirit of God

Created, Commanded, and Compelled

by Josh Head