Nehemiah Part 7: The Priority of Protection

The Priority of Protection
Nehemiah 4:7-23

by Mike Deguzman

I. The Cause of Discouragement

A. A Surrounding Enemy
B. A Calculated Threat

II. The Evidence of Discouragement

A. Loss of Strength
B. Loss of Perspective
C. Loss of Confidence

III. …

Nehemiah Part 6: The Priority of Focus

Nehemiah 4:1-6

by Mike Deguzman

I. The Reality of the Enemy’s Attacks

John 16:33
Ephesians 6:12
2 Timothy 3:12

    1. He Attacks Personally

John 15:20

    2. He Attacks Professionally 

II. The Response to the Enemy’s Attacks

    1. Pour Out Your Heart to

Nehemiah Part 5: The Priority of Personal Ministry

by Mike Deguzman

Principle 1: Personal Ministry Takes Coordination

Principle 2: Personal Ministry Takes Cooperation

Principle 3: Personal Ministry Is Costly

Ephesians 4:11-16

Application:

1. Discover Your Gift(s)

2. Develop Your Gift(s)

3. Discharge Your Gift(s)

Nehemiah Part 4: The Priority of Leadership

The Priority of Leadership – Nehemiah 2:9-20 by Thom Bacon Nehemiah came with AUTHORITY. He came with the King’s authority Nehemiah came with COMPASSION. Nehemiah 1:4 Nehemiah 9:27-31 Matthew 9:35-36 Nehemiah demonstrated several characteristics of WISDOM. The first characteristic of…

Nehemiah Part 3: The Priority of Preparation

The Priority of Preparation
Nehemiah 2:1-8

by Mike Deguzman

Ezekiel 22:30

1. Preparation Requires Patience

2. Preparation Brings Courage

Ezra 4:21-23
Romans 13:1-2
Hebrews 13:17
Colossians 4:6
Proverbs 21:1

3. Preparation Brings Confidence

2 Timothy 2:15

4. Preparation Brings Perspective

Nehemiah Part 2: Priority of Prayer

Priority of Prayer
Nehemiah 1:4-11

by Mike Deguzman

I. Nehemiah Cared

   A. He Sat
   B. He Wept
   C. He Fasted
   D. He Prayed

Colossians 4:12-13

        1. He Prayed with Praise
        2. He Prayed with Confession

Nehemiah Part 1: The Priority of Inquiry

Nehemiah 1:1-3
The Priority of Inquiry

by Mike Deguzman

I. Background of Nehemiah

Genesis 49:10

II. Character of Nehemiah

III. Inquiry of Nehemiah

Proverbs 25:28

IV. Application of Nehemiah

Isaiah 49:15-16
2 Chronicles 16:9…

CBC’s DNA

CBC’s DNA
Acts 2:42-47

by Mike Deguzman

Ephesians 4:11-13
Matthew 28:19-20

I. We Gather to Equip

Ephesians 4:14-15

II. We Grow to love

     S – Scripture

     P – Prayer

     E – Engaged with our Culture

     C – Community with Believers

Rejoice! Christmas 2018: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Matthew 1:1-11

by Mike Deguzman

Isaiah 7:14
Jeremiah 22:30

I. The Strayers Get Saved

Isaiah 53:6
Ephesians 2:3

II. The Prophecy of Personhood

John 1:12

III. The Freedom From Fear

Luke 4:18
Galatians 5:1
John …

Rejoice! Christmas 2018: What Child is This?

Rejoice! 
What Child is This?

by Mike Deguzman

I. The Incarnation

Χριστό

II. The Crucifixion

Luke 2:12
Leviticus 12:6
Leviticus 12:8
Luke 2:22-24
Colossians 2:9
Colossians 1:19-20a
Colossians 1:21-22

III. The Invitation

Matthew 2:11…