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Genesis Part 58: Beyond My Wildest Dreams

Beyond My Wildest Dreams
Genesis 41:1-57

by Mike Deguzman

Psalm 119:92
2 Timothy 2:15
Ezra 7:10

1. Joseph is Remembered

2. Joseph is Tested

3. Joseph is Elevated

Application:

1. Go a Little Bit Longer

James 5:7-8

2. Go From Forgetful to Fruitful

Romans 8:18
Philippians 1:6
Philippians 3:12

3. Go the Way of Humility

1 Peter 5:6-11

Genesis Part 57: Even If In Prison

Genesis 40:1-23
Even If In Prison

by Mike Deguzman

Genesis 37:5-7
Genesis 37:9

1. Pharaoh's Anger

Genesis 39:1

2. Joseph's Kindness

Genesis 39:19
Proverbs 16:7

3. God's Interpretation

Application:

1. Do Not Let Your Sorrows Be License to Sin

James 1:2-4
Psalm 43:5
Psalm 119:71
Job 19:25-26

2. Use God's Gifts for God's Glory

Ephesians 4:11-15

3. See the Deity of Jesus in the Details of Joseph

John 5:39

Genesis Part 56: When The Lord is With You

When The Lord is With You
Genesis 39:1-23

by Mike Deguzman

1. He Flourished in His Labors

2. He Fought Against Her Temptations

3. He was Faithful in His Suffering

John 3:16
Romans 5:8
1 John 4:10
Psalm 105:17-29
James 1:2-4

Application:

1. Be Diligent in Your Labor

Proverbs 10:26
Proverbs 22:13
Proverbs 26:14
Proverbs 26:15 (ESV)
2 Thessalonians 3:10b
Proverbs 16:26

2. Be Steadfast Against Temptation

3. Be Hopeful in Your Suffering

Genesis Part 55: How God Cleans Up the Messes We Make

Genesis 38:1-30
How God Cleans Up The Mess We Make

by Mike Deguzman

Revelation 5:4-10
Genesis 49:3-7
Genesis 49:8-12

1. Judah's Messianic Line In Jeopardy

2. Tamar's Desperation in Action

3. Judah's Stunning Revelation

Application:

1. Choose Holiness Over Happiness

2. Choose Obedience Over Obstinance

Genesis 44:16-34

3. Choose Repentance Over Revenge
 

Genesis Part 54: When Life is Unfair

Genesis 37:1-36
When Life is Unfair

by Mike Deguzman

1. The Favored Son

2. The Hateful Brothers

Genesis 42:21-22

Application:

1. Rightly Respond to Suffering

     A. Common Suffering

     B. Carnal Suffering

Hebrews 12:5-8
1 John 1:9

     C. Christian Suffering

Matthew 5:10-12

2. Recognize the Father's Hand

Psalm 105:8-17

3. Recognize the Son's Foreshadowing

Luke 24:27

Special Message: Come and Find Rest for Your Soul

Come and Find Rest for Your Soul
Matthew 11:20-30

by Mike Deguzman

1. A Warning of Judgment

     A. Jesus is Judge

John 5:22
John 9:39

     B. The Reason for Judgment

John 3:19-21

     C. The Ultimate Judgment

2. An Invitation to Rest

Philippians 3:7-9

     A. The Invitation to Come

John 1:11-13
Matthew 10:5-15

     B. The Invitation to Rest

Application:

1. Come to Him

Titus 3:5

2. Grow in Him

3. Live for Him

1 John 4:19-21

Special Message: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

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

by Mike Deguzman

1. The Background

2 Corinthians 6:10
Galatians 4:4-5

2. The Meaning

Isaiah 11:1
Revelation 5:5
Luke 1:78-79
Revelation 22:5
Haggai 2:7
Isaiah 7:14
Matthew 20:28
1 Peter 1:18 (ESV)
Psalm 126:1-3

O Come O Come Emmanuel

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.

Refrain: 
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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

Special Message: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Isaiah 9:1-7

by Mike Deguzman

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.

Isaiah 1:10-20
Matthew 15:7-9

1. A Coming Peace

Isaiah 8:21-22

     A. An End to Despair

John 8:12
John 12:35-36

     B. A Future of Joy

Isaiah 7:14

2. A Coming Messiah

     A. He is the Wonderful Counselor

     B. He is the Mighty God

John 10:27-33

     C. He is the Eternal Father

John 1:12-13

     D. He is the Prince of Peace

Application:

1. Be Aware of the Darkness

Matthew 27:21-23

2. Be at Work in the Darkness

3. Be Expecting the Light

Special Message: O Come, All Ye Faithful

by Josh Head

Genesis Part 53: Mistaken Identity

Genesis 36:1-43
Mistaken Identity

by Mike Deguzman

1. Esau Is Edom

Obadiah 1:1-4

2. Esau's Big Family

3. Esau's Material Prosperity

Revelation 3:17

4. Esau's Political Power

Psalm 137:7

5. Esau's Famous Victories

Application:

1. Know Who You Want to Please

John 14:15
1 John 2:4-6

2. Know Who You Want to Praise

Mark 8:34b-38

3. Know How Much You're Willing to Pay

John 15:18-20