Author: Rick Lusher

  • Crushed Part 2: Comforting the Crushed

    Crushed: Comforting the Crushed Job 2, 4, 8, 11 by Mike MeGuzman 1. Do Not Encourage Sinful Behavior 2. Be Present  Hebrews 2:17-18 Hebrews 4:14-15 3. Do Not Speak on Behalf of God Galatians 6:1 4. Patiently Wait to Speak …

  • Crushed: Part 1

    Crushed: When God’s People Suffer Job 1 by Mike DeGuzman 1. Suffering Is Often Covered with Mystery Option 1: Work the Formula Option 2: Redefine God Option 3: Reject God Romans 11:33-34 Isaiah 55:8-9 Hebrews 12:3 2. Suffering is Always …

  • Joshua Part 15: An Overview of the Book of Joshua

    Choose This Day An Overview of the Book of Joshua by Mike DeGuzman Victory and blessing do not come through military might. Victory and blessing come through faith in God and obedience to His Word. Deuteronomy 2:1-3 1. The Commission…

  • Joshua Part 14. Choose: God over gods

    Choose: God over gods Joshua 24:1-33 by Mike DeGuzman 1. God is the Best Choice 2. God’s Word is Honest 2 Timothy 3:12 1 Peter 4:12 3. God’s Power is Real 4. God’s Provision is Sure Matthew 6:33 John 6:68-69…

  • Joshua Part 13. Choose: Faithfulness

    Joshua 23:1-16 Choose: Faithfulness by Mike DeGuzman James 1:7 Matthew 28:18b-20 1. Be Faithful Because: God Says So 2. Be Faithful Because: God Is Ephesians 1:13-14 1 Peter 1:3-4 John 1:12 Romans 8:16-17 1 John 2:3-6 Galatians 2:20 3.  Be …

  • Joshua Part 13. Choose: Unity

    Choose: Unity Joshua 22:1-34 by Mike DeGuzman 1. Serve Others 1 Samuel 30:24-25 2. Consistent Obedience Proverbs 18:13 Proverbs 18:17 3. Charitably Judge 4. Communicate Gently Proverbs 15:1 Proverbs 16:21…

  • Joshua Part 12. Choose: Finish Strong

    Choose: Finish Strong Joshua 14:6-15, 15:13-17 by Mike DeGuzman 1. Faith in God’s Word Isaiah 40:30-31 (NLT) 2. Whole-Hearted Love for God John 14:15 3. Patience in God’s Plan Numbers 13:30 Psalm 130:5 4. Invest in God’s People…

  • Joshua Part 11. Choose: Joy

    Choose: Joy Joshua 13-21 by Mike DeGuzman A. Joy Killers 1. Compromise Galatians 2:20 2. Complaining and Comparing 3. Careless Planning II. Joy Enablers Psalm 16:11 Ephesians 1:18 1 Peter 1:3-4 1 Peter 1:6 1. Know That: The Best is …

  • How to Cultivate Peace in Life’s Trials

    How to Cultivate Peace in Life’s Trials Philippians 4:4-13 by Jeremy Draper 1. By Rejoicing in the Lord—v.4 1 Pet.1:3-8; James 1:2-4 2. By Being Gentle—v.5a 1 Pet.2:18-25 3. By Remembering the Lord’s Nearness—v.5b 4. By Replacing Anxious…

  • Joshua Part 10. Choose: Focus

    Choose: Focus Joshua 10:29-12:24 by Mike DeGuzman 1. Focus on Consistency Psalm 20:& (ESV) 2. Focus on God’s Sufficiency Psalm 121:1-2 3. Focus on Endurance Hebrews 12:1-3 Exodus 23;29-30 4. Focus on God’s Truth Hebrews 3:15 5. Focus on God’s …