Author: Rick Lusher

  • Matthew Part 41: Compassion for the Sheep

    Compassion for the SheepMatthew 9:35-38 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Power Matthew 4:23 2. The Motivation Ezekiel 34:1-6Ezekiel 34:23-24John 10:11John 10:142 Timothy 2:21 Corinthians 13:1-31 Peter 5:8 3. The Imbalance James 3:11 …

  • Special Message: Jesus on Trial

    Mark 15:1-15Jesus on Trial by Mike Deguzman 1. The Foundation of Resurrection Romans 10:9Acts 2:22-24Acts 3:14-15Acts 17:311 Corinthians 15:141 Corinthians 15:17Matthew 26:57-58 2. The Trials Leading to Crucifixion Luke 22:442 Corinthians 5:21…

  • Matthew Part 40: Open Eyes But Closed Hearts

    Open Eyes But Closed HeartsMatthew 9:27-34 by Mike Deguzman Isaiah 6:6-7Isaiah 59:2Matthew 9:36-38Isaiah 35:3-6aMatthew 11:2-5 1. Jesus Heals the Blind Man      a. The Messianic Recognition      b. An Expression of Faith   …

  • Matthew Part 39: Defeating Suffering and Death

    Defeating Suffering and DeathMatthew 9:18-26 1. The Finality of Death Ecclesiastes 9:2-6John 11:21John 11:391 Thessalonians 4:13-14Romans 5:12-141 Corinthians 15:20-26Revelation 21:1-4Mark 5:35 2. A Humble Desperation Mark 5:22-23Luke 8:41-42Mark 5:26Luke …

  • Matthew Part 38: How Jesus Invites Sinners

    How Jesus Invites SinnersMatthew 9:14-17 by Mike Deguzman 1. An Invitation to Proven Sinners 2. An Invitation to Paper Saints 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 3. An Invitation to Programmed Students John 3:28-30Galatians 1:6-7Galatians 3:1-3Colossians 2:20-23Matthew 11:19…

  • Matthew Part 37: The Gospel According to a Tax Collector

    Romans 3:10 by Josh Head “Hesed is when the one from whom I should expect nothing instead gives me everything.” – Michael Card “Jesus’ statement here goes back to the Sermon on the Mount. The kind of righteousness Jesus demands …

  • Matthew Part 36: Power Over Sin

    Power Over SinMatthew 9:1-8 by Mike Deguzman Romans 3:10-18Romans 2:14-15Mark 2:1-3Luke 5:17 1. The Plea For Forgiveness Job 4:7-8Job 5:17-18John 9:1-2John 9:34Mark 2:4      a. Sin Must Be Paid For Leviticus …

  • Matthew Part 35: Power Over Satan

    Power Over SatanMatthew 8:28-34 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Identification of the Enemy Ezekiel 28:14-16Isaiah 14:12-151 Timothy 4:1-3 2. The Effects of the Enemy John 10:10aHebrews 2:14-151 John 3:8 3. The Reality of Possession 1 …

  • The Cost to FollowMatthew 8:18-27 by Mike Deguzman John 3:16Matthew 9:34Matthew 9:9John 6:15Luke 14:25-27John 6:68-69 1. The Scribe Who Loved Comfort Matthew 23:6-7 2. The Disciple Who Loved Money Matthew 4:17Matthew 4:36 3. …

  • Matthew Part 33: Healing Hands

    Healing HandsMatthew 8:14-17 by Mike Deguzman 1. The Power of His Touch Luke 4:31-38 2. The Problems of the People      a. A Religious Problem Mark 1:32Luke 4:40Luke 13:14John 9:14-16Matthew 12:1-8Mark 2:27-28   …