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- Strength to Love
(38mb)
Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:16:05 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
October 26 2008
Ephesians 3:14-19
Dr.Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Breaking Down Barriers (35mb)
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:51:22 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Ephesians 2:14-17
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
October 12, 2008
Theme: People build walls that separate?walls of racial,
economic, and social separation. People are
excluded. God tears down walls and includes
people of all backgrounds in His amazing grace.
I. Why do we build walls that separate?
1. Price
2. Insecurity
II. Christ breaks down the walls that
divide. (Ephesians 2:14-17)
1. Christ brings peace with God and with
brothers and sisters in Christ.
How will you be different?
1. Are you building walls that separate or are you breaking down the walls through Christ?
2. Who can you reach out to this week?
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Ephesians 2:1-7 (39mb)
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:18:24 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Ephesians 2:1-7
September 28, 2008
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Your Story is His Story (41mb)
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:59:37 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Ephesians 1:3-6
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
September 14, 2008
THEME: God promises He?ll give everything you need when you
do life His way. The greatest need anyone has is for a
relationship with God through Christ. Today we?ll see
how God pursues us to draw us to Himself. Are you
passionately following Jesus who relentlessly pursues
you?
I. In Christ you have all you need! (Ephesians 1:3)
?seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness through the true knowledge of those who called us by His own glory and excellence.?
2 Peter 1:3
II. Understand in Christ you are?? (Ephesians 1:4-5)
1. Chosen by God.
?The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.?
(2 Peter 3:9)
2. Holy and blameless today. (Ephesians 1:4)
3. Adopted for God?s glory. (Ephesians 1: 5-6)
?For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;?
(Romans 8:29)
Reflect on God?s Incredible Plan
1. God is reaching out to you! Have you asked Him to forgive your sin and lead your life?
2. Are you like the baby elephant pastor talked about? How can you change that?
3. You exist for God?s glory. What does that mean for you?
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Blessed by His Pleasure (44mb)
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:37:58 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
September 7, 2008
Ephesians 1:1-3
Dr. Rodger Ferguson
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Created For His Pleasure (40mb)
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:30:25 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Psalm 34:8-10
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
August 31, 2008
Theme: God is perfect and pure love. He only wants the best for Christians, His kids! When God is your first choice, you will be blessed. This Fall we will study Ephesians and the ?Simple Pleasures? from the treasures of Ephesians.
I. When you are dazzled by God, you are not
duped by sin. (Psalm 34:8-9)
Psalm 16:11
II. You are His pleasure when He is your
treasure. (Psalm 34:10)
?for it is God who works in you to will and to act
according to His good purpose.?
Philippians 2:13
Living for His pleasure:
1. A perfect, loving God created you and reaches out to you in Christ. Have you entrusted your life to Christ?
2. What is your biggest challenge? Will your reaction glorify God?
3. Pray the ?Simple Pleasures? sermons from Ephesians will touch all our lives.
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Who Do You Know? (44mb)
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:30:29 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
August 24, 2008 AM
John 14 1-17
Introduction: We have been having fun with the political theme as we have approached FAITH this semester. You see, politics is a lot like getting into Heaven. It?s who you know that gets you in.
Jesus had a conversation with His Disciples once about who they knew This is what we are looking at today.
1. Jesus said He is the Way. People all over are looking for
purpose.
2. Jesus said He is the Truth. People all over are looking for truth
that they can build their lives on. People want a foundation that
is solid?not changing or shifting.
3. Jesus said He is the Life?full and abundant life and the only way
to Eternal life.
Two questions:
· Do you know Jesus? Do you really know him...Do you have a personal relationship with Him?
· Who do you know that doesn?t know Jesus? Who do you know that doesn?t have a personal relationship with Him?
1. Who do you know?
?Philip said ?Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us. Jesus answered ?Don?t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time?? John 14:8-9a
Do you know Jesus? Circle one?. Yes No
2. How well do you know Jesus?
· The more you know Jesus, the more you will talk about Him.
· The more you know Jesus the more you unashamedly tell others about Him.
· ROMANS 1:14-17
3. How do you make the Father known?
Write down what you do to make the Father known to those around you
on an hour to hour basis.
Sometimes we can let on that we know someone when really we do not; or we have met them?just never grew in our relationship?.
Two of the saddest things to happen to someone:
1. Attend a funeral of a friend and not know if they were a Christian.
2. Someone attend your funeral and not know if you
were a Christian
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Change that Lasts (41mb)
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:31:17 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Nehemiah 9
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor August 10, 2008
THEME: Psychologists tell us it takes a minimum of six weeks
doing something different. Therefore most of us never
change, even when we know the change brings
improvement. God will move you to healthy change and
give you the strength to do it. To not change is sin.
In Nehemiah God rebuilt the people as the people
repaired the walls. Ask God to help you change in
the ways that honor Him and help us.
For change to last understand that???.
1. Your past may explain you but it doesn?t excuse you. (Nehemiah 9:1-2)
2. You must nourish your soul with Bible Study and prayer. (Nehemiah 9: 3)
3. Do what honors God and trust the consequences to Him. (Nehemiah 9:5-38)
Think it over:
Put action to the Bible message by thinking through the following:
1. How has God used both the painful and the helpful things from the past to shape you into His image?
2. Write one benefit of prayer and Bible study to you.
________________________________________________
3. In what area is God telling you to do what is right and trust the consequences to Him?
4. Have you asked Christ to save you? Are you following Him in believer?s baptism?
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Diverting Distractions (44mb)
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:59:29 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
July 20 2008
Nehemiah 6:1-14
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
THEME: Satan appears as your best friend and disguises himself as an ?angel of light? (2 Corinthians 11:14) who will do you a favor. His horrific destruction follows if you are deceived. On the other hand God promises His presence and provision to those who honor Him. Will you be distracted or a ?fully devoted follower of Christ??
I. Satan?s ________________ of distractions:
1. Ungodly compromise which promises you?ll benefit. (Nehemiah 6:1-4)
?So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don?t fall!? I Corinthians 10:12
2. Criticism slanted to discourage. (Nehemiah 6:5-9)
3. Induced fear that God will fail you if you follow Him. (Nehemiah 6:10-14)
II. Destroy Satan?s arsenal with full devotion to Christ:
1. Keep doing what honors God. (Nehemiah 6:5)
2. Ignore critics and stay on task.
(Nehemiah 6:8-9)
3. Replace fear with faithful action and watch God show up! (Nehemiah 6:15)
Live in the light of God?s love!
II Corinthians 10:5 tells us to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. With that in mind what will you do with what you have heard today?
1. Which of Satan?s arsenals are you most vulnerable to?
2. What will you do differently starting today?
3. Today, why don?t you ask Christ to forgive your sin and lead your life?
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - The Strength of Humility? (45mb)
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:28:52 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
July 13, 2008
Nehemiah 5:14-19
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
THEME: There are two types of people in every age. One is the shallow, razzle-dazzle, ?all about me? type. The other type of person does everything with excellence and for the glory of God. The first type flourishes then fizzles. The second type honors God, helps others and is contagious to follow. The second changes families, businesses and culture for God?s glory. What are you believing God for today? How do your actions demonstrate faith in Him?
I. The strength of humility is shown by doing more than is expected. (Nehemiah 5:14-18)
Time + Consistency = Influence
II. The strength of humility grows from a genuine fear of God. (Nehemiah 5:15b, 19)
?The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise.?
Psalm 111:10
?The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.?
Proverbs 1:7
Act in God?s Truth:
1. What did you learn today to help live in the strength of humility?
2. What will you do differently this week to practice what you?ve learned?
3. Have you trusted Christ as your Savior and followed Him in baptism?
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Can God Bless America? (38mb)
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:57:22 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Nehemiah 4:14-23
20 Jun 08
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Father's Day (56mb)
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:41:47 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
June 15, 2008
Guest Speaker
Harry Layden
1 Chronicles 11:15-19
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Critics & Ministry (46mb)
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:26:12 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
May 25, 2008
Nehemiah 2:9-20
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
THEME: God called Nehemiah to a great work of restoring vision and hope to God?s people. The result was the walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt. Where is God calling you to rebuild hope? Today we?ll learn how to handle critics and restore hope.
I. Allow God to do work in you before He does a work through you. (Nehemiah 2:11)
?But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.? Genesis 6:8 (NIV)
II. Do a thorough inspection before you give direction. (Nehemiah 2:12-16)
1. Expose critics and learn from them. (Nehemiah 2:10,19-20)
III. Lay out the plan and involve the people to build for the glory of God. (Nehemiah 2:17-20)
1. Identify with the need as you describe asolution to the problem. (Nehemiah 2:17,18)
2. Keep the focus on God and get to work.
Make it practical:
1. Have you signed up for the Leadership Summit? 189 people have. Do it today and help yourself to fulfill His purpose through you.
2. What one thing do you need to work on from today?s message?
3. Have you asked Christ to save you and are you following Him?
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Praying and Planning (47mb)
Sun, 18 May 2008 13:17:11 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
May 18, 2008
Nehemiah 2:1-8
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
THEME: Leadership is influence. God changes the world through people who are fully devoted to Him. In business, family and church God is rebuilding society through people who have vision from God. Are you one of them?
I. The power of a rebuilder is prayer.
(Nehemiah 1:11; 2:5)
1. A rebuilder knows God changes
hearts. (Nehemiah 1:11)
?The king?s heart is in the hand of the Lord; He directs it like a watercourse wherever He pleases.? Proverbs 21:1
2. Rebuilders pray for an opportunity
rather than a miracle. (Nehemiah 2:1-5)
II. The plan of a Rebuilder:
(Nehemiah 2:6-8)
1. Rebuilders are faithful in the present,
prepare for the future and they don?t
stay stuck in the past.
?For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.? II Chronicles 16:9a
2. God?s favor rests upon a fully devoted heart. (Nehemiah 2:5,8)
Make it practical:
God will use you to rebuild and make a difference and you will be available to Him. Consider the following:
1. What opportunity are you praying for today? God puts it in your heart before He shows the way it will be done.
2. Go to www.fbcowasso.org and register for the Summit before May 20th to get the best rates.
3. Have you trusted Christ to forgive your sin and lead your life?
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Using your Good $en$e (52mb)
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:07:00 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
April 27, 2008
Proverbs 6:6-8
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
THEME: Following God?s way works! Salvation is free. As disciples of Christ we discipline ourselves and do what the Bible says. If you follow Biblical principles, you can prosper and God will meet your needs. God blesses us not so we can spend it selfishly but so we can extend his kingdom and bless others.
I. What will we save for?
1. Emergencies
2. Purchases.
3. Future
Key point: Define what you need, want and desire.
Proverbs 21:20
II. Prioritize your dollars toward needs.
(Pictures of metal buckets from Google with these words on them are inserted here)
Tithe Living Expenses Emergency Fund Debt Snowball Build Wealth
4 good rules:
(1) Use it up (2) Wear it out
(3) Make it do (4) Do without
III. How to invest for the future.
1. First way to make money is to work.
II Thessalonians 3:10
2. Second way is money making money.
3.
Matthew 25:16
Money + time + consistency = Wealth
Proverbs 13:11
IV. Invest Scripturally and God blesses you to
bless others :
1. Avoid ?Get rich quick? schemes.
I Timothy 6:9
Rule of 72: If you earn 7.2%, your money doubles in 10 years. If you earn 10%, your money doubles in 7.2 years.
I Timothy 6:10
www.Annualcreditreport.com
2. Don?t put all your eggs in one basket .
Ecclesiastes 11:2
3. Do not invest in what you don?t understand.
Proverbs 24:34
4. If married, be in agreement and share the joy or the fault.
Galatians 6:7-10
Act in truth:
When you act on Biblical truth, the truth frees you to become all God purposed you to be. (See John 8:31-32)
1. Take all necessary steps to enjoy financial peace instead of living under financial stress.
2. Pray with your family this week about your best gift to Jesus on May 4th ?I Love His Church!? Day.
3. Trust Christ as Savior and follow Him in believer?s baptism.
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - God?s Perfect Promise (49mb)
Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:36:57 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Romans 8:28
March 30, 2008
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
THEME: On top of Pike?s Peak in Colorado you can see five states. The vantage point makes all the difference. Romans 8:28 is the ?Pike?s Peak? of Romans 8. From Romans 8:28 we will see God?s panoramic plan and our part in it. Do you know Jesus as the Forgiver of your sin and the Guide of your life? Follow Jesus and He will guide you safely through.
I. God?s promise is though we are limited God has full control.
II. God?s promise is though we see one event at a time God has an eternal plan.
1. God uses delightful times = ?good?
2. God uses desperate times = ?good?
desperation over which we had no control: Joseph
?As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.? Genesis 50: 20 (NASB)
desperation over our sinful choices: David
?It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.?
Psalm 119:71 (ESV)
III. God?s promise is that He is compassionate in all things.
1. Not all is good, but God uses many ingredients in His divine recipe .
?Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the Gospel.? Philippians 1:12 (NIV)
IV. God?s promise swings on two hinges .
1. Do you have a passionate love for Christ demonstrated by obedience ?
?Greater love has no one than this, that He lay down His life for His friends.?
John 15:13 (NIV)
2. Do you demonstrate a deep desire to be like Jesus?
Romans 8: 29
Make it practical
Before you leave worship today decide to act on the following:
1. Ask Christ to be the Leader of your life and publicly let others know.
2. Thank God for His care and ask Him how you can be more like Him.
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - The Good News of Easter (21mb)
Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:13:09 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Mark 16:1-7
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
March 23, 2008
THEME: Easter is a word everyone knows?few understand Easter is the time when God intervened and did what only HE could do. All of us were far from God and in serious trouble because of our sin. Spiritual and physical death is the inevitable result. The God-man Jesus entered time and space and showed us how to live and then He died on a cross as our substitute.
The good news is Jesus rose from the grave and conquered death and hell. He is risen! He is risen indeed! Because of Jesus this life has purpose and those who trust and follow Christ here will be with Him in Heaven forever. Who is Jesus to you? Today give your life to Jesus and watch Him do His supernatural work through you.
I. When you come to Jesus, you find the barriers removed . (Mark 16:1-3)
II. The Resurrection of Jesus is startling . (Mark 16:4-5)
III. The Resurrection means Jesus goes before us if we realize we?ve blown it and need Him. (Mark 16:7)
What will you do with Jesus?
If you had been the only person that ever lived, Jesus would have come and died and rose again to give you eternal life starting here on earth and continuing forever in Heaven. As a result what will you do with Jesus today:
1. Ask Christ to forgive your sin and save you today! Show you are serious by getting baptized and growing with other Christians through His church.
2. If you know Christ in a life-changing way, thank Him for giving His life on the cross for you. Ask Him to help you live for Him now.
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Unpluged (34mb)
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:42:34 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
March 16th, 2008
Chad Balthrop
Matthew 21:1-9
On a Scale From 1-10 with 10 being most godly. How would your rate where you are on your Spiritual Journey?
Am I a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ?
HEALTHY appetite +
HEALTHY activity +
HEALTHY choices =
Fully Devoted Follower of Christ
The only accurate MEASURE of your relationship with Christ is simple obedience.
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Peacemakers: Are You One? (44mb)
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:47:48 -0500 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Matthew 5:9
March 9, 2008
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
Realize I?m not God.
Earnestly believe God exists.
Fully yield myself and my will to Christ?s control
Receive God?s righteousness as a gift of grace.
Extend forgiveness to those who have hurt me.
Seek purity, don?t pretend.
Help people find peace with God and others.
I. The motive of a Peacemaker is Christ exalting lives.
1. Never compromise truth.
?Love and faithfulness meet together, righteousness and peace kiss each other.?
Psalm 85:10
2. Deal with issues quickly and redemptively.
?I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.?
Philippians 4:2
3. Three-fold test of a peacemaker: Is it true? Is it necessary? Can the person I am telling do something constructive or do my words distract from the Gospel?
?Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down.
Proverbs 26:20
II. An example of peacemaking. (Acts 6:1-7)
?And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to Himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to Him.?
2 Corinthians 5:18
Are you a Peacemaker?
1. Jesus did all that was necessary to bring us to God. He died on a cross! Are you living the kind of life that points others to Jesus?
2. If you have a problem with anyone, what can today?s Bible lesson do to help you be a peacemaker?
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Repairing Relationships (50mb)
Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:37:20 -0600 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Seeking Revial (47mb)
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:08:22 -0600 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Romans 8:12-13/14-17
Dr Roger Ferguson
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - The Shepherd Who Gives His Best Forever (43mb)
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:55:43 -0600 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Psalm 23:6
August 19, 2007
Dr Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
Theme: At the end of the day the shepherd led the sheep to shelter where they?d be secure. When our time on earth is done, the Great Shepherd leads us to Heaven, a place He?s prepared for us. Do you know and follow the Shepherd today?
I. What follows us in the future depends on who we follow today . Psalm 23:6
II. Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people. Psalm 23:6
1. Heaven is perfect and permanent.
?He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.? Revelation 21:4
2. Those who live in Heaven, loved Christ on earth.
Turn to Hebrews 12:1
Follow the Shepherd:
What will you do different today as a result of hearing this message?
Will you trust Christ to forgive your sin and will you follow Him as your Great Shepherd?
For Further Study on Psalm 23
?A Shepherd looks at Psalm 23? W. Phillip Keller, Harper & Row
?Lessons from a Sheep Dog?, Phillip Keller, Harper
?Psalms? William Van Gemeren. IVP
?Psalms 1-50? Peter Craigie, Nelson
?Psalms? (3 volumes) James Montgomery Boise, Baker (sermons)
?Psalms: Treasure of David? Charles Spurgeon (sermons)
?Psalms? Derek Kidner, IVP
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - How to Know the Shepherd (43mb)
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:31:08 -0600 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Psalm 23:3
August 5, 2007
Dr Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
Theme: God cares for you! In the imagery of the shepherd God shows us Christ?s tender yet firm care. Are you following the Great Shepherd now?
I. Life is a series of choices .
?Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.? Psalm 51:12
1. Right now is the best time to move closer to the Shepherd.
II. The tools of the Great Shepherd.
1. For stubborn sheep; the rod of correction. (Psalm 23:3a)
Turn to Hebrews 12:5-6,11 3 responses
1) Resent it. (Hebrews 12:5)
2) Despise it. (Hebrews 12:5 )
3) Grow through it. (Hebrews 12:6-11)
2. For careless sheep the staff gives direction. (Psalm 23:3b)
Psalm 40:1-2
3. For a sick sheep the oil gives protection .
III. The response of the sheep. (Psalm 23:3b)
1. Listen to the shepherd.
John 10:4-5
2. Stay near the Shepherd through obedience .
IV. The Shepherd risks His reputation on the sheep. (Psalm 23:3c)
John 10:9-11
How is the Shepherd calling you?
Have you trusted Jesus as the Leader of your life?
What will you change as a result of today?s message?
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Be Brave and Love People Today (46mb)
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:09:48 -0600 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
July 29, 2007
The Book of Jonah
Mike Napier, Minister of Outreach & Singles
We are looking at the book of Jonah today?yes, the entire book. We must examine the entire book to understand the entire premise of the book which is God?s love for people. Jonah is an excellent Biblical example of how God does His perfect work with an imperfect instrument/tool. The book of Jonah records one of the greatest missionary/evangelism success stories in history.
A thesis statement for today?s message:
We were created and saved to be the love of God NOT just to demonstrate His love, but to be the love of God. Evangelism is all about LOVE.
God loved the Ninevites and wanted to save them.
Jonah 1:1-2
If God wanted to kill the Ninevites, He could have done it. It is out of His love that God said ?I want you to repent.? Who does God love in your life. The answer is everyone .
Evangelism is not tackle football.
God loves people. He wants to reach them through willing people like you and me. According to Sperling?s www.bestplaces.net there are approximately 454,220 people living in the Tulsa, Collinsville, Skiatook, Owasso and Claremore areas. God loves each and every person. It is our responsibility to be the Love of God to them.
God loved Jonah and wanted to use him.
We discover here that Jonah has a problem. (Jonah 1:3a) God loved Jonah enough to correct his disobedience. Circle which Heart best represents you. What percentage of God?s love do you allow God to flow through you? What percentage can God use of you right where you are today?
10% heart
40% heart
60% heart
80% heart
God is saying to you and to me: Love people! Reach out to them. Be my love before them.
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294 - Making Needed Changes (The Journey) (50mb)
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:44:19 -0600 Author: podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson)
Matthew 5:6
February 17, 2008
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
Realize that I?m not God. ?I am totally helpless!?
Earnestly believe God exists and He will help me. ?I believe God can help me!?
Fully yield myself and my will to Christ?s control. ?God is my coach!?
Receive God?s righteousness as a gift of grace. ?I?ll cooperate with God?s change process!?
Memory Verse:
Repent then and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.?
Acts 3:19
I. To be filled with God?s righteousness I must
grasp the distinction between:
1. Self-righteous and God?s righteousness.
?We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment..?
Isaiah 64:6 ESV
2. If you?re saved, you?ll want to cooperate with God.
?Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as He is righteous. Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God?s seed abides in him, and he cannot keep on sinning because he has been born of God.?
I John 3: 7-9 ESV
II. To cooperate with God?s change process I must focus on:
1. Changing one defect at a time.
2. Victory one day at a time.
3. Doing God, not feeling good.
4. People who help me, not hinder me.
5. Progress not perfection.
MAKE IT PRACTICAL
1. Have you honestly been saved by God?s transforming grace?
2. If you?ve been saved, where is God working in you right now:
Attitude? Time management? Finances? Relationships?
Truth telling? Integrity? What is He changing in you today?
3. Are you hanging around people who build up or tear down your walk with God?
4. Thank God He?s not finished with you yet!
First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294
