Author: Rick Lusher

  • Romans Part 4: A Model for Disciple-Making Disciples (Part 2)

    by Mike Deguzman Romans 1:14-17A Model for Disciple-Making Disciples (Part 2) I. The Obligation of the Gospel II. The Eagerness of the Gospel 2 Corinthians 11:23-28Matthew 4:192 timothy 2:23-26 III. The Unashamedness of the Gospel      A. Reasons …

  • Romans Part 3: A Model for Disciple-Making Disciples

    Romans 1:7-13by Mike Deguzman I. Called AsSaints 1 Corinthians 1:2Acts 9:13Ephesians 1:12 Corinthians 5:21Ephesians 2:4-5 II. Called To BeSaints 1 Peter 1:14-16     1. Paul’s Commitment to Thankfulness 1 timothy 2:5Matthew 5:16Romans 6:17     2. …

  • Romans Part 2: Unmistakably New

    Romans 1: 1-6 by Mike Deguzman I. A New Position    1. Bond-Servant Galatians 1:10    2. Apostle Ephesians 3:20 II. A New Purpose     1. The Gospel Galatians 1:15-16Romans 11:33-361 Timothy 1:16 III. A New Perspective    1. A Completed Gospel…

  • Romans Part 1: Introduction and Overview of Romans

    by Mike Deguzman Background Acts 8:3Acts 9:1-2Acts 9:3-61 Timothy 1:12-17 Chapter 1 – Everyone Knows There is a God Romans 1:14-16Romans 1:17Romans 3:23Romans 6:23aRomans 5:8Romans 10:9Romans 11:6Romans 1:20 Chapter 2 …

  • The Home God Blesses

    by Mark Norman Ephesians 6:1-4  1.God blesses the home where the children are obedient to their parents. 2.God blesses the home where the children honor their parents. 3. God blesses the home where the father does not provoke his children …

  • Character sketches in Proverbs

    Title: Character sketches in Proverbs Characteristics of Wisdom by Thom Bacon The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge (Prov 1:7a) Discipline – Instruction as a means of training with strong accountability. (Prov 1:2-3) A. Wisdom comes through…

  • Philemon: A Framework for Reconciliation

    by Mike Deguzman 1. Reconciling When I Have Done Wrong – Fix It! Matthew 5:23-24Romans 12:18 2. Reconciling When I have Been Wronged – Forgive it! Galatians 3:26-28Ephesians . 4:32 3. Reconciling When Others Do Wrong – Referee it! 2 Timothy 4:11 Small Group …

  • Nehemiah Part 17: A Man Who Lived His Life on Mission

    by Mike Deguzman 1. Inquiry 2. Willingness 3. Perspective 4. Wisdom 5. Courage 6. Leadership 7. Submission 8. Confession 9. Commitment 10. Accountability Galatians 3:21-27 (NLT)2 Corinthians 5:17-21…

  • Nehemiah Part 16: The Priority of Endurance

    Nehemiah 13:1-31 by Mike Deguzman 1. A Compromise in Leadership Nehemiah 10:39d (Thus we will not neglect the house of our God) 2. A Compromise in Giving 3. A Compromise in Worship 4. A Compromise in Family Application: 1. Identify Areas of Compromise 2. Use Common Sense …

  • Nehemiah Part 15: The Priority of Availability

    by Mike Deguzman John 4:35Proverbs 16:33Proverbs 18:18 1. The Available Are Ready to Go Matthew 16:25Luke 9:57-58Luke 9:59-60Luke 9:61-62 2. The Available Are Content to Stay 3. The Available Serve in Secret 4. The Available Worship With Joy Nehemiah 4:3…