In Pursuit of Purity

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 15:19

1. Avoid Adultery

Proverbs 5:3-5

     a. Adultery Begins with Seduction

Proverbs 6:27-28

     b. Adultery Results from Choices

2. Pursue Purity

Job 31:1

Application:

1. Put off Fleshly Desires

2. Put on God's Word

Psalm 119:9-16

Psalm 119:9 Memorize God's Word

Psalm 119:11 Personalize God's Word

Psalm 119:13-14 Verbalize God's Word

Psalm 119:15 Internalize God's Word

Our Risen Life

Colossians 3:1-4

Reconciling Murderers!

by Mike Deguzman

John 5:39

1. The Law's Requirement

Exodus 20:13

2. The Law's Intent

Jeremiah 17:10

3. The Law's Point

Hebrews 12:14-15

     a. Ignored Anger Gives Satan a Foothold

Ephesians 4:26-27

     b. Ignored Anger Leads to Greater Sins

Genesis 4:6-8

     c. Ignored Anger Tarnishes God's Name

John 13:34-35

     d. Ignored Anger Proves you are not Converted

1 John 3:15

4. The Christian's Response

Nothing Short of Perfection

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 7:12

I. The Law's Perfect Fulfillment

Romans 10:4

II. The Law's Preeminent Authority

III. The Law's Perfection

     A. They Were Seemingly Good

Matthew 23:27-28

     B. You Must Be Surpassingly Good

Luke 18:10-14

        1. Know Who You Are

Romans 6:23

        2. Understand What You Need

1 Peter 1:3-4

        3. Enjoy What You Become

John 1:12-13

IV. You Will Be Surprisingly Good

Galatians 2:20

The Influence of Kingdom Citizens (Part 2)

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 6:22-23

1. The Identification

2. The Illustration

Hebrews 10:25

3. The Application

     A. Watch Your Behavior

1 Timothy 6:18-19

     B. Emphasize Your Savior

The Influence of Kingdom Citizens (Part 1)

by Mike Deguzman

John 17:15-18

1. The Influence of Salt

     A. Seasoning

Job 6:6

     B. Healing

Galatians 2:11-13

     C. Preserving

2. The Insufficiency of Salt

     A. Knowledge Without Obedience

Luke 6:46-49

     B. Church Without Community

     C. Programs Without Purpose

     D. Progress Without Perseverance

James 5:7-8

The Heart of the Kingdom Citizen (Part 3)

by Mike Deguzman

1. To Be Merciful - Our Attitude Toward Forgiveness

Ephesians 2:4-5

2. To Be Pure in Heart - Our Attitude Toward Holiness

Jeremiah 17:9

3. To Be a Peacemaker - Our Attitude Toward Reconciliation

Romans 5:1

4. To Be Persecuted - Our Attitude Toward Pain

2 Timothy 3:12

Application:

1. The Poor in Spirit Will Be Pure in Heart

Ezekiel 36:26-27

2. The Mourners Will Be Merciful

3. The Gentle Will Be Peacemakers

4. The Righteous Will Be Persecuted

The Heart of the Kingdom Citizen (Part 2)

by Mike Deguzman

Luke 18:14

1. To Mourn - Our Attitude Toward Sin

Isaiah 61:1-2

2. To Be Gentle - Our Attitude Toward Others

Matthew 11:29

3. To Desire - Our Attitude Toward God

2 Corinthians 5:21

Application:

1. Recognize Sin in You

2. Respond to the Bit in You

Isaiah 57:15

3. Repent of the Desires in You

The Heart of the Kingdom Citizen (Part 1)

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 7:28-29

1. The Personality of the Spiritually Poor

Luke 16:20-21

Psalm 51:16-17

2. The Promise to the Spiritually Poor

Philippians 3:20-21

Application:

1. Trust the King

2. Embrace the Change

Colossians 2:6

3. Rejoice in the Change

Matthew 4:12-25

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 16:13-16

1. The Person To Follow

Luke 3:10-14

2 The Requirement To Follow

John 1:35-40

3. The Cost To Follow

Matthew 10:34-39

4. The Decision To Follow

Application:

1. Know The Person

John 5:39-40

2. Count The Cost

Galatians 2:20

3. Spread The Message

Matthew 10:28