Author: Rick Lusher

  • Special Message: Blessed are the Forgiven

    Psalm 32 by Thom Bacon I.   Multiple blessings result from forgiven sin. II.  Misery is the result of unaddressed sin. III. The blessing of confessed sin. IV. The blessing of God’s protection. V.  The blessing of God’s instruction.…

  • Genesis Part 45: The Deceived Deceiver

    The Deceived DeceiverGenesis 29:1-30 by Mike Deguzman 1. A Providentially Led Flight 2. Love at First Sight 3. Working for a Wedding Night Genesis 18:7Genesis 33:13 4. Shock at First Light Application: 1. You Do What You Think…

  • Genesis Part 44: Jacob’s Ladder

    Jacob’s LadderGenesis 28:10-22 by Mike Deguzman 1. Jacob Settles Matthew 8:20Isaiah 42:5-8John 1:51 2. Jacob Hears Ecclesiastes 12:13Exodus 20:18-20 3. Jacob Worships Leviticus 8:10-12 Application: 1. Recognize God’s Presence 2. Remember God’s Presence 3. Rely Upon…

  • Genesis Part 43: The Tangled Web of Deception

    Genesis 27:1-28:9The Tangled Web of Deception by Mike Deguzman Numbers 30:1-2 A Declining Father A Doubting Mother A Deceiving Son Hebrews 12:15-172 Corinthians 7:10 A Despairing Brother A Disappearing Brother Application: Trust God’s Providence Genesis 50:20 Follow Bad …

  • Genesis Part 42: My Boy is Just Like Me

    My Boy is Just Like MeGenesis 26:1-35 by Mike Deguzman https://youtu.be/3LWggRj5JB8 1. He Faced His Father’s Trials Deuteronomy 11:16-17Amos 8:11-122 Timothy 4:1-4Isaiah 30:1-2Isaiah 31:1 2. He Heard His Father’s God 3. He Repeated His Father’s …

  • Genesis Part 41: A House Divided

    Genesis 25:12-34A House Divided by Mike Deguzman I. The Generations from Abraham Genesis 17:20Genesis 16:12      A. The Struggle Between These Brothers Romans 9:10-13John 12:37John 12:39      B. The Contrast Between These Brothers   …

  • Genesis Part 40: Abraham’s Will

    Genesis 25:1-11Abraham’s Will by Mike Deguzman 1. Abraham’s Descendants Psalm 127:3Psalm 127:5a 2. Abraham’s Material Generosity Hebrews 11:13-16 3. Abraham’s Spiritual Generosity Galatians 4:28 a. Salvation by Faith Romans 4:1-5 b. Works Proving Faith c. Walking by Faith…

  • Genesis Part 39: 6 Steps to Finding a Spouse

    6 Steps to Finding a SpouseGenesis 24:1-67 by Mike Deguzman 1. Involve Your Parents 2. Pray Specifically 3. Look for Character 4. Slow Down Matthew 6:33 5. Be Spiritually Unified 1 Peter 3:1-4 6. Commit to Christ…

  • Genesis Part 38: The Death of Abraham’s Beloved

    The Death of Abraham’s BelovedGenesis 23:1-20 by Mike Deguzman 1. Abraham’s Treasure 2. Abraham’s Tears Hebrews 9:27Psalm 139:161 Thessalonians 4:13 3. Abraham’s Testimony 4. Abraham’s Tact 5. Abraham’s Tomb Hebrews 11:9-10 Application: 1. Maintain a Positive Testimony…

  • Genesis Part 37: The Testing of Abraham’s Faith

    The Testing of Abraham’s FaithGenesis 22:1-24 by Mike Deguzman 1. God’s Test James 1:13 2. Abraham’s Obedience Hebrews 11:17-19 3. Isaac’s Faith 4. God’s Blessing Romans 12:1Job 23:10 My Application 1. Recognize Jesus Hebrews 11:19Isaiah 53:10Isaiah …