In the Beginning, God

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 7:27

I. History of Genesis

Exodus 24:3-4

II. Overview of Genesis

III. Before the Beginning

Psalm 14:1

IV. Jesus in Genesis

John 5:39

Application:

1. Trust Your Life to Him

Isaiah 45:9

2. Trust Your Problems to Him

3. Trust Your Eterrnity to Him

A Framework for Reconciliation

By Mike Deguzman

1 Corinthians 6:5-7

I. Conflict Is An Opportunity

Matthew 7:1-5

   A. The 7 A's of Confession

A - ddress Everyone Involved

A - void if, But, and Maybe

A - dmit Specifically

A - cknowledge the Hurt

A - ccept the Consequences

A - lter Your Behavior

1 John 3:18

A - sk For Forgiveness

II. Understanding Confrontation Biblically

    A. Overlook What You Can, When You Can

Psalm 103:8

          1. Is the Offense a Clearly Defined Sin?

          2. Has the Sin Permanently Damaged a Relationship?

          3. Has the Sin Overtaken Them?

     B. Build Up, Don't Tear Down

Ephesians 4:29

     C. Be Quick to Listen

          1. Listen by Waiting

          2. Listen by Attending 

          3. Listen by Clarifying

          4. Listen by Reflecting

          5. Listen by Agreeing

      D. Heal With Wise Communication

III. Extend Forgiveness Completely

Colossians 3:12-14

The Four Promises of Forgivness

      A. I Promise Not To Bring It Up And Use It Against You

      B. I Promise To Not Dwell On It

Romans 12:2

       C. I Promise To Not Tell Others About It

       D. I Promise Not To Let This Hurt Our Relationship

Philippians 2:3

Application

1. Glorify God

2. Get the Log Out

3. Go and Show

4. Go and Be

1 Samuel 16:1-13

by Thom Bacon