Romans 2:1-16Wrath for the Middle Man

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 7:1-6Matthew 5:21-22

I. God's Judgment is Based on Truth

2 Peter 3:9

II. God's Judgment is Based on Deeds

Psalm 62:1-2Psalm 62:3-4Psalm 62:121 Corinthians 10:31Colossians 3:4Matthew 25:21James 1:23-24Galatians 3:24John 6:28-29

III. God's Judgment is Based on Jesus Christ

Acts 17:30-31John 5:22John 5:271 John 2:1-2

The Downward Spiral of the Sinner (Part 2)Romans 1:24-32

I. The Restraints for Humanity

   1. Personal Restraint

   2. Parental Restraint

   3. Governmental Restraint

   4. The Church

Judges 21:25

II. The Structure of the Text

   Step 1: The Exchanging of God

   Step 2: The Giving Over of God

Proverbs 1:24-31Matthew 15:14a (Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blindJohn 6:44John 12:37-40

   Step 3: The Improper Behavior of Sinners

Galatians 6:81 Corinthians 13:6 (love) does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth

III. The Hope for Sinners

    1. From Wrath to Righteousness

Romans 1:16-17

    2. From Impurity to Purity

Romans 6:17-181 Corinthians 6:9-101 Corinthians 6:11

    3. From a Depraved Mind to a Renewed Mind

Romans 12:2Psalm 81:11-16

The Downward Spiral of the SinnerRomans 1:18-23

by Mike Deguzman

Revelation 19:15Romans 3:9-10

I. Sinners Suppress Truth

Ephesians 5:6Colossians 3:6Psalm 19:11 Corinthians 4:b-c (What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?)Ezekiel 14:3

II. Sinners Worship Creation

Genesis 30:1John 3:19-20John 7:17

III. Saints Honor God

1 Corinthians 6:201 Corinthians 10:31

IV. Saints Give Thanks

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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 People are Ashamed of the Gospel

          1. The Gospel Tells Us That We are Spiritual Failures

          2. The Gospel Tells Us That We Are Wicked

          3. The Gospel Tells Us That Sincere People Can Be Sincerely Wrong

John 14:6

          4. The Gospel Tells Us That Hardships Are the Norm

John 15:201-b

     B. Reasons To Be Unashamed of the Gospel

          1. Unashamed Because of the Origin of the Gospel

          2. Unashamed Because of the Power of the Gospel

Acts 4:12

          3. Unashamed Becasue of the Righteousness of the Gospel

          4. Unashamed Because of the Outreach of the Gospel

John 3:16John 6:47

Romans 1:7-13A Model for Disciple-Making Disciples

by Mike Deguzman

I. Called As Saints

1 Corinthians 1:2Acts 9:13Ephesians 1:12 Corinthians 5:21Ephesians 2:4-5

II. Called To Be Saints

1 Peter 1:14-16

    1. Paul's Commitment to Thankfulness

1 timothy 2:5Matthew 5:16Romans 6:17

    2. Paul's Commitment to Prayer

    3. Paul's Commitment to Serve

    4. Paul's Commitment to Mutual Encouragement

    5. Paul's Commitment to Bearing Fruit

Unmistakably NewRomans 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

Job 19:25Isaiah 53:4-11

   2. A Specific Person

Romans 8:3Colossians 2:9Jeremiah 23:5Mark 1:14-15Luke 24:211 Corinthians 1:22-24

IV. A New Pleasure

Philippians 3:7-8

Romans Part 1Introduction 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 - Everyone Has Sinned Against God

Chapter 3 - Nobody Can Meet God's Righteous Standard

Romans 3:10-12

Chapter 4 - God Has Made A Way For Everyone To Be Saved

Romans 4:2-31 Peter 3:18John 14:6

Chapter 5 - The Results of Salvation by Faith

Chapter 6 - The Believer's Postion in Christ

Chapter 7 - The Conflict of Two Natures

Chapter 8 - Security in Christ

Chapter 9 - Israel's Election

Chapter 10 - Israel's Rejection

Chapter 11 - Israel's Restoration

Chapter 12 - Christian Living

Romans 12:19-21

Chapter 13 - Christian Character

Romans 13:14

Chapter 14 - Christian Freedom

Chapter 15 - Unity Over Comfort

Chapter 16 - Personal Love Expressed

Romans 16:17

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 to anger.

 4, God blesses the home where the father nurtures his children.

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 confrontation (Prov 27:5-6, 17)

B.  Wisdom comes through making mistakes (Prov 26:11)

C.  Wisdom comes through God allowed suffering (Ps 119:71)

Discretion - To plan and live strategically.  (Prov 1:4; 22:3)

Learning - Proverbs calls those who would be wise to add to their learning.  (Prov 1:5)

Discernment - The ability to notice distinctions and shades of differences.  (Prov 1:2)

Characteristics of Foolishness

The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’  (Ps 14:1)

5 Types of Foolishness:

A.  The Simple (Prov 1:22 & 21:24)

B.  The Mocker (Prov 1:22; 21:24)

C.  The Obstinate (Prov 1:22; 26:12; 22:15) 

D.  The Sluggard (Prov 6:6-11 & John 5:17)

E.  The Troublemaker (Prov 6:12-14; 19:11; Matt 5:9; Prov 15:1; 6:15; 6:16, 19)

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