LifePoints

Hints About Heaven Part 1

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:06:00 -0700

Dr. Roger Ferguson, Senior Pastor

July 05, 2009

1 Corinthians 15:35-38

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Don Piper 90 Minutes in Heaven

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:39:00 -0700

June 28, 2009

Guest Speaker Don Piper

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The Greatest Secret to a Successful Marriage: Love & Respect

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:58:00 -0700

JUNE 14, 2009

EPHESIANS 5:33

Dr. Roger Ferguson

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Parenting Without Regret

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Ephesians 6:1-4

June 21, 2009

Dr. Roger Ferguson, Senior Pastor

THEME: Government tries to fix broken financial and manufacturing institutions and some think it will fail and others think it will be corrected. Families are hurting but they don’t need fixing. Instead we must return to the Biblical blue-print for parent/child relationships. The Heavenly Father designed family and knows how it works.

Let’s study it!

I. The Gospel of Jesus Christ liberates the

family . (Eph. 6:1)

“Parent” means “in the place of God”.

II. What God and Godly parents want

children to know. (Eph. 6:1-4)

1. “No parent or child is perfect.”

2. “If you learn to obey today, you’ll avoid a

painful tomorrow.”

3. “Your parent doesn’t want to constrict you

but to release you.”

Now, it’s your turn:

1. Parent, you are God’s chosen instrument to shape the children He’s entrusted you to raise in His image. Ask God to help you lead your home by instruction and example.

2. Children, circle the sub-point under #2 where God spoke to you and adjust your attitude to follow Christ in that area.

3. All of us, tell that special dad, grandfather, etc. how grateful you are for him.

4. Have you asked Christ to save you and be the Leader of your life?

Hear the Word….Write it down….Live it out—

Watch God work!

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Owasso, OK 74055
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Husbands & Wives Part II

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Mon, 8 Jun 2009 17:28:00 -0700

Ephesians 5:25-32
June 7, 2009
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Senior Pastor

THEME: Marriage was created by God and the Bible is the owner’s manual for how to keep it healthy. Last week we saw the wives role. Today we see the tremendous opportunity husbands have to love their wives and provide a model for the kids to follow.

I. Husbands practice priceless love. (Eph. 5:25)

II. Husbands practice purifying love. (Eph. 5:26-27)

III. Husbands practice love that provides . (Eph. 5:28-30)

IV. Husbands practice permanent love (Eph. 5:31-32)

Do your HOMEwork:

1. If you are single, pray and ask God to grow you spiritually and to lead you to His choice for a match only if He wants you married.
2. Husbands, take the hand of your wife and invite her to pray with you this week.
3. Wives, find unique ways to affirm your husband.
4. Children, pray for your dad to love Jesus and you love dad and tell him so.

Hear the Word….Write it down….Live it out—
Watch God work!

First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294

Husbands & Wives Part I

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sat, 6 Jun 2009 18:50:00 -0700

May 31, 2009
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Senior Pastor
Ephesians 5:21-24

THEME: Ephesians 1-3 reveals what we are to believe because of all Christ has done for us. Chapters 4-6 remind us how to behave; how to work out the wonderful things God is working in us. For several weeks we’ll talk about how God builds strong family relationships. Don’t miss a single sermon!

I. Each of us must follow God’s Sovereign loving direction. (Ephesians 5:21-22)

II. God encourages wives to trust Him in loving submission . (Ephesians 5:22-24)

1. Submission doesn’t mean women are inferior or are trapped in a violent situation.

2. Submission affirms your husband as the Spiritual leader.

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” I Peter 5:6

III. Mutual submission to Christ means God can fix anything . (Ephesians 5:21,22, 24)

Do your HOMEwork………………

During this week initiate a conversation with your spouse with these four statements:
1. Confess your part in where the marriage has fallen short.
2. Ask “What can I do to enrich our marriage?”
3. Reward or affirm healthy behavior.
4. Savior: What can you do to draw closer to Jesus?

Hear the Word….Write it down….Live it out—Watch God work!

First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
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Mother Matter

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 10 May 2009 12:07:00 -0700

05/10/09
Proverbs 22:6
Jim Cunningham

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How are You Serving?

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:47:00 -0700

April 26, 2009

Mike Napier, Minister of Outreach

Matthew 25:34-40

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Surviving Satan’s Sifting

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:21:00 -0700

April 5, 2009
Luke 22:31-34
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Senior Pastor

THEME: After the Lord’s Supper Jesus gave final instructions to the
apostles. When Christ needed Peter most, Peter bumbled
his opportunity. Christ’s incredible love took Peter’s failure
and turned it to victory. If you heed God’s Word, He can
bring beauty out of the ugliest of situations. His grace is
sufficient! Will you cast yourself on Christ?

I. Satan wants to expose your flaws while Christ helps you overcome any challenge.
(Luke 22:31-32a)
II. Your failure doesn’t have to be final.

Act on the truth of God that sets free!
1. What is the main thing God taught you today? What will you do with this truth?
2. Pray for a great Easter celebration and invite lost and unchurched friends.
3. Have you asked Christ to forgive your sin and be the Leader of the life He gave you? Follow Christ in believer’s baptism today!

Hear the Word...Write it down...Live it out…
Watch God work!

First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294

Love: Real or Counterfeit?

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:14:00 -0700

March 22, 2009
Ephesians 5:1-7
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Senior Pastor

THEME: Many speak of love but few experience it. God is pure love and He created us in His image. What God creates, Satan will try to corrupt. Christians must choose to follow God’s way and expose the sham of counterfeit love. Are you living in His genuine love or are you settling for a counterfeit?

I. God’s pattern for genuine love. (Ephesians 5:1-2)

Agape love is:

1. Pure “How would Jesus respond?” (Ephesians 5:1)

2. Unconditional (Ephesians 5:2a)

3. self-sacrificing (Ephesians 5:2b)

II. The built-in pain of counterfeit love:
(Ephesians 5:3-7)

1. Sexual immorality craters a relationship.
(Ephesians 5:3)

2. Reckless talk ruins friendships. (Ephesians 5:4)

3. Greed robs value. (Ephesians 5:5-7)

How about you? Real or counterfeit?
Use the following diagnostic questions to evaluate whether you are experiencing real or counterfeit love.
1. Jesus is real love. Have you asked Christ to forgive your sin and be the leader of the life He gave you?
2. How are you practicing the 3 qualities under #1 above?
3. Has any counterfeit attitude or practice seeped into your life?
4. Who can you invite to Easter to celebrate Jesus, the lover of your soul?

Hear the Word...Write it down...Live it out…
Watch God work!

First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294

How to Handle Anger

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:04:00 -0700

March 15, 2009
Ephesians 4:25-32
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Senior Pastor

THEME: Godly anger can be your ally to solve a problem. Ungodly anger is your enemy destroying you and hurting those you love. God made us, sin scars us and God renews us.

I. The roots of all anger.

1. Frustration
2. Fear
3. Hurt

II. Channel Godly anger into
correcting a wrong. (Ephesians 4:25-26a)

1. Never attack a person but always address a
problem.

III. Confess repressed anger because it
imprisons you. (Ephesians 4:26b-30)

IV. Control your exploding anger by harnessing it into
constructive actions. (Ephesians 4:31-32)

Think it over:
1. How can you direct your anger into what honors God?
2. What anger is enslaving you and you need to repent of?
3. Thank God there is no problem we have that His power cannot overcome.
4. Have you asked Jesus to forgive your sins and lead your life? If so, follow Him in Believer’s Baptism.

Hear the Word...Write it down...Live it out…
Watch God work!

First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
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Strength to Love

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:01:00 -0700

October 26 2008
Ephesians 3:14-19
Dr.Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor

First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
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Breaking Down Barriers

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:49:00 -0700

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?

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Ephesians 2:1-7

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:52:00 -0700

Ephesians 2:1-7

September 28, 2008

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Owasso, OK 74055
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Your Story is His Story

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:15:00 -0700

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?

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13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
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Blessed by His Pleasure

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 7 Sep 2008 20:33:00 -0700

September 7, 2008
Ephesians 1:1-3
Dr. Rodger Ferguson

First Baptist Church Owasso
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Owasso, OK 74055
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Created For His Pleasure

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Tue, 2 Sep 2008 22:01:00 -0700

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.

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Owasso, OK 74055
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Who Do You Know?

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:23:00 -0700

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

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Change that Lasts

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:26:00 -0700

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?

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Diverting Distractions

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:51:00 -0700

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
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The Strength of Humility?

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:08:00 -0700

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
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Can God Bless America?

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:48:00 -0700

Nehemiah 4:14-23
20 Jun 08

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Owasso, OK 74055
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Father's Day

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:22:00 -0700

June 15, 2008
Guest Speaker
Harry Layden

1 Chronicles 11:15-19

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Critics & Ministry

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:08:00 -0700

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

podcast@fbcowasso.org (Dr. Roger Ferguson) — Sun, 18 May 2008 11:14:00 -0700

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