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Sermons

Resource	Author	Offsite Link	Note
A God Worthy of Our Worship	David Ferguson	No	David shows how only Jesus is worthy of our worship because He is God!
A Growing Commitment	David Ferguson	No	David gives some practical advice as to how we can grow closer to God in our commitment to Him.
A History of the Church: Foreordained by God	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the church was always a part of God's plan to save mankind. It was prophesied of old.
A History of the Church: Foreordained by God Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David continues to show how Paul teaches in Ephesians 1:3-4 that even before the foundation of the world the gospel plan of salvation was set in motion for you.
A History of the Church: Foreordained by God Part 3	David Ferguson	No	David continues to show how the church was always a part of God's plan to redeem mankind. It was prophesied of old.
A King Is Coming	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus was the prophsied King and Messiah.
A Look at Saving Faith	David Ferguson	No	David shows how saving faith has always been obedient faith.
A Look at Saving Faith Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David continues to show how saving faith has always been obedient faith.
A Message of Peace and Joy	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the message announcing the birth of Jesus was one of peace and joy.
A Message of Peace and Joy Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David continues with his study of how the Angel announcing the birth of Jesus was a message of peace and joy.
A Powerful Revelation of Jesus Christ	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus' appearance to the disciples following His resurrection in John 21 showed them that He was real.
A Smoking Fire Pot and a Flaming Torch	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God used Himself as the guaranty to Abram that from Abram's body would come the heir and blessing. God is portrayed as a loving Father in this beautiful chapter, and He comforts and reassures Abram, increasing his faith.
A Special Love Story	David Ferguson	No	David shows how only man was created in God's image and that makes all of us important to God.
A Special Love Story Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David continues his discussion on the uniqueness of man who of all God's creation is the only to be created in God's image.
A Thankful Heart (Thanksgiving 2009)	David Ferguson	No	A Thanksgiving sermon based upon Psalm 131.
A Thankful Heart Part 2 (Thanksgivng 2009)	David Ferguson	No	A Thanksgiving mesage centered around Psalm 103 that focuses on the importance of positive reinforcement in our own lives and in the lives of those around us.
A Walk in the Light of Jesus	David Ferguson	No	David shows how John contrasts the Light of Jesus with the darkness of sin. John wais challenging the false Gnostic teaching that was creeping into the early church.
Abortion: Wrong on All Fronts	David Ferguson	No	David shows how abortion is wrong scientifically, acording to the Constitution, and most importantly, it is morally wrong and goes against God's will.
Abram Had a Lot to Gain	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Abram defeated the kings of Mesopotamia in order to rescue Lot. Abram was the first to be called "the Hebrew," from Eber, a faithful great-grandson of Shem.
Abram Had a Lot to Gain Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David continues his study of how Abram saved Lot and he refused to take any spoils from his great military victory. Melchizedek is a type of Christ in that he was both priest and king, just as Jesus is our Great High Priest and King.
After Death, What Then?	David Ferguson	No	David discusses the various beliefs surrounding what happens to us once we die in Christ.
Ambassadors for Christ	David Ferguson	No	David shows 10 ways in which we should be ambassadors for the Lord.
Are You Doing the Father's Will?	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the Parable of Two Sons is still relevant today for it teaches how God still demands repentance and obedience from His children.
As We Have Opportunity	David Ferguson	No	David desscribes his trip to offer assistance to the tornado victims in Smithville, MS.
Back to Basics: Baptism	David Ferguson	No	David shows how baptism is the point that one receives forgiveness of sins and all the spiritual blessings of Christ through the grace of God.
Back to Basics: Believing With a Faith That Saves	David Ferguson	No	David demonstrates that true saving faith is one that is an obedient faith in Jesus Christ.
Back to Basics: Confession Unto Salvation	David Ferguson	No	David shows how confession is part of the Gospel plan of salvation. No one will be saved who does not confess Jesus as his Lord and Master.
Back to Basics: Faithful Unto Death	David Ferguson	No	David shows how one needs to remain faithful unto death while on the road to Heaven. God the Father and Jesus His Son are the two greatst examples of faithfulness we have.
Back to Basics: Hearing the Word of Christ	David Ferguson	No	David shows how saving faith truly begins by hearing and heeding the word of Christ preserved to us through the writings of the apostles and the other New Testament writers.
Back to Basics: Repentance Unto Salvation	David Ferguson	No	David shows how repentance is part of the Gospel plan of salvation. No one will be saved who does not repent. All have sinned, so all are in need of repentance.
Back to Basics: The Gospel Plan of Salvation	David Ferguson	No	David goes back to basics with a review of the Gorpel plan of salvation.
Back to Basics: The Gospel Plan of Salvation Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David continues showing from the word of God the Gospel plan of salvation.
Back to School	David Ferguson	No	David gives some practical advice as kids go back to school, most importantly being to make Jesus the Lord of your life.
Barnabas Encourages Christians in Antioch	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Barnabas encouraged others wherever he went. We are no more like Christ than when we are encouraging others. What nickname would you be known by to your brothers and sisters in Christ?
Be Like Him!	David Ferguson	No	David shows how a greater than Solomon is with us, Jesus Christ, and we should be more like Him.
Be Prepared	Jason Henderson	No	Jason points out how God wants us to be prepared for tough times in this life, and also to be prepared for the return of Jesus Christ.
Behold! The Lamb of God!	David Ferguson	No	David discusses the significance of John the Baptist pointing out Jesus as the Lamb of god Who takes away the sin of the world.
Being Like Barnabas	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Barnabas is a great example of what being a Christian is by his constant encouragment of others.
Boldly Approaching the Throne of Grace	David Ferguson	No	David shows how because of the sacrifice of Jesus, we who are the children of God may boldly approach the throne of grace.
Cain and the Sin of Envy	David Ferguson	No	David explores the subject of Cain and how he allowed envy of his brother to lead him to reject God's advice and murder Abel.
Caring and Sharing	David Ferguson	No	David shows how John 4 is a synopsis of Jesus' ministry, which was one of caring and sharing.
Clothed With Power From God	David Ferguson	No	David discusses how we are clothed with power from God when we are immersed into Christ.
Colossae: The Picture of a Strong Church	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the church at Colossae, although small, was a strong congregation.
%20Abram.pdf, Count the Stars, Abram	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God lovingly told Abram that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. God reminds Abram that He is Abram's shield and great reward.
Disciples Follow Jesus	David Ferguson	No	David shows that true disciples of Jesus follow Him through obedient faith.
Do As Commanded	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Scripture teaches that to be a disciple of Christ one must do as He commands.
Do It!	David Ferguson	No	David shows how those who would be saved need to do as the Lord has commanded.
Do Not Put Out the Spirit's Fire!	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's word teaches us not to put out the Spirit's fire in our lives.
Do You Love Me More Than these?	David Ferguson	No	David shows how obedience has always been demanded by God of His children.
Does the Word of God Forbid Women Holding Any Position of Authority?	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the word of God does not forbid women from holding positons of authority in the "secular" world. 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 11 are referring to relationships between husbands and wives and roles of men and women in the church.
Does the World Hate You?	David Ferguson	No	David shows how if the world does not hate you, then as a Christian you need to re-evaluate your service to Christ as Lord and King of your life.
Dogs, Pigs & Pearls	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus' teaching of not casting pearls before swine and giving meat to dogs is in refenece to making righteous judgments of discernment.
Doubt and Faith	David Ferguson	No	David shows how doubt is not always a bad thing.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the words of Solomon in the Book of Ecclesiastes and Jesus Christ are in complete harmony. Life without God is what is vain.
Elijah and John	David Ferguson	No	David shows how John the Immerser was the fulfillment of Elijah coming to announce the imminent arrival of the Savior.
Every Believer Is Equally Important in the Church	David Ferguson	No	David shows how in the Lord's church there is no division of laity and clergy. Every member is equally important, and all believers are priests. Jesus owns the church, it is His Body, and He is High Priest.
Examing One's Faith	David Ferguson	No	David shows how each individual is responsible to examine himself to assure that he is in the faith spoken of that saves.
Fan the Flames	Jason Henderson	No	Jason reminds you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
Father's Day Sermon: Think About What God Has Said	David Ferguson	No	A Father's Day sermon in which David shows how fathers, in particular, are given the charge of teachign their children to love the commands of the Lord.
Father's Day Sermon: Who's Your Father	David Ferguson	No	A Father's Day sermon in which David shows how only those who are the adopted children of God are entitled to call God Father. We are joint-heirs with His natural Son, Jesus Christ.
Fill Your Home With God	David Ferguson	No	David shows how we can fill our homes with God by spending time with our families. Time can stand for TREASURE, INVEST, MANAGE, and ENJOY.
Focusing Our Families on Jesus	David Ferguson	No	David shows how important it is for families to focus on Jesus. The case of the family of Martha, Mary and Lazarus are examined from Luke 10:38-42.
Focusing Our Families on Jesus Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David continues his study of the importance of families focusing on Jesus, with an emphasis on the doctrine from the Epistle to the Hebrews of Jesus being our great High Priest.
For God So Loved the World	David Ferguson	No	David shows how god so loved the world in giving us His Son, Jesus Christ. An examination of John 3:14-18. Jesus was lifted up as the serpent in the wilderness.
For God So Loved the World	David Ferguson	No	David gives an expository sermon on John 3:16.
Freedom in Christ	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Paul teaches about the freedom we have in Christ as Christians.
Genesis 15	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Genesis 15 is one of the most important passages of Scripture found within God's holy word.
Glorying in Christ	David Ferguson	No	David shows how we should all do as Paul does and only glory in Jesus and His cross.
God Dwells With Us	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the Apostle John, in his ongoing fight against the Gnostic heresy, proved that Jesus was the fulfillment of Scripture in that God had prophesied that He would abide with men and dwell with man. Jesus was Immanuel, God With Us.
God Dwells With Us Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David continues the stidy of how Jesus was literally God With Us and dwelt among men. Many passages from the Old Testament that give titles, names and attributes of God are found in the New Testament describing Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, the Rock of our salvation.
God Gives Us Familes to Teach Us About Life	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God gives us familes to teach us about life and His will.
God Gives Us Families to Teach Us About Life Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David continues to show how God uses families to teach us about life and His will.
God Is Love	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God is love, and His love is given to His creation unconditionally. It is given both to individuals and to humanity as a whole. God's love is from everlasting to everlasting. We do nothing to earn God's love.
God Is Love (Part 2)	David Ferguson	No	David continues his discussion showing how God is love and His love endures forever because it has always been, and it is unending.
God Loves the Repentant	David Ferguson	No	David shows what the Bible teaches about true repentance. No one will be saved who remains unrepentant.
God Tests Abraham	David Ferguson	No	David gives an examination of God's testing Abraham in Genesis 22. Abraham's great faith ended up blessing the entire Earth through Jesus Christ. Abraham beleive the promises of God so much he concluded God would raise Isaac from the dead.
God's Beloved Son	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus was God's beloved Son and demonstrated His love through His obedience to His Father.
God's Design for the Family	David Ferguson	No	David shows God's design fpr the family and offers helpful hints for good parenting skills.
God's Plan in Your Life	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the story of salvation from Genesis to Revelation has always had you to be part of it in the mind of God. He wants to save you. God is sovereign.
Growing in His Image	David Ferguson	No	David shows how growing in the image of Christ starts by being reborn.
Growing in His Image Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David continues his discussion of how all immersed believers in Jesus Christ must continue to grow and conform to His image.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving	David Ferguson	No	David shows how we can always find much in which we can give thanks to God.
Have a Happy Thansgiving Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David continues to show that we can always find something about which we can be thankful to God.
Having Faith in a Faithless World	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Christians should maintain their faith int he Lord even when the world around them is without faith.
Hear Him	David Ferguson	No	David shows how we must hear, meaning listen to and obey, the word of Christ in order to receive the Lord's mercy and salvation through the grace of God.
Hearing the Word of Christ	David Ferguson	No	David shows how faith comes by hearing the word of Christ and hearing means listening to and obeying.
Holy Night	David Ferguson	No	David shows why the birth of Christ was indeed a holy night.
How the Early Christians Worshipped	David Ferguson	No	David shows from Scripture and the earliest writings outside the New Testament that what we practice at Lake Land is what was practiced int he First and Second Centuries.
http://lakelandchurchofchrist.org/Documents/Test%20the%20Spirits.pdf	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's word teaches that all are responsible for keeping the church pure through studying and testing the spirits.
I Serve A Risen Savior	David Ferguson	No	David continues with his study of the evidence of the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
I Will Sing With Understanding	David Ferguson	No	David shows the meaning behind the phrases here I raise my Ebenezer, Sharon's perfect sweet, and the balm of Gilead.
If Jesus Had Not Been Born	David Ferguson	No	David shows how terrible the world would be if Jesus had never been born.
In Accordance With the Scriptures	David Ferguson	No	David shares his journey of discovery in which he found that the Old Testament really does predict that Jesus would be dead for three days, just as both Paul and Jesus said. This is proven through the events surrounding the Passover Week in which Jesus is both the Passover Lamb and the Firstfruits of the resurrection.
In Defense of Stay At Home Mothers: A Mother's Day Sermon 2010		No	A Mother's Day lesson defending as Scriptural the stay at home mother.
In Defense of Stay At Home Mothers: A Mother's Day Sermon 2010 Part 2		No	Part 2 in the study showing how stay at home mothers are Scriptural.
In His Image	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's word teaches that mankind was created in His image. God is also the Sustainer of life. Human life is unique and it should be cherished.
In His Image Part 2	David Ferguson	No	David contiues his study on how God's word teaches that mankind was created in His image. God is also the Sustainer of life. Human life is unique and it should be cherished.
In Search of Spiritual Fulfillment	David Ferguson	No	David uses the poem The Word by Graeme Edge of the Moody Blues from 1968 to teach many spiritual truths found in the Bible.
Introducing the Beatitudes of Jesus	David Ferguson	No	David gives an introduction to a study of the Beatitudes of Jesus.
It Is Not Good	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God taught Adam he was alone and it was not good for him to be that way. God wants us to need and serve others.

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Devotionals

Resource	Author	Offsite Link	Note
$20.00 (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide show presentation devotional about the value each of us has in the eyes of God.
A Brief History of the Thanksgiving Holiday in America (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David gives a brief history of Thanksgiving in America.
A Capella Music in Worship (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how a capella music has always been God's preferred method of music offered to Him.
A Christian's Defense (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional to help in times of trial.
A Day of Delight (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional teaching us to delight in the Lord.
A Death That Is Precious in His Sight (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how only the deaths of those who are God's saints will God find precious. He wants for all to come to repentance.
A Faith That Sings (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the Christian faith is a faith that causes one to sing!
A Leader Sins (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the sin of a leader can cause widespread damage. Take special measures to avoid compromising situations and don't let others cause you to take your eyes off the Lord.
A Light For My Path (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's Living Word, Jesus Christ, is the Light to the world and our Guide out of the spiritual darkness that permeates around us.
A Light to My Path (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus is the true Source of guidance as He is the Light of the world.
A Night of Delight (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how a camping trip in August turned into a nighttime of delight as God's wondrous demostration of power in His creation was put on display during the annual Perseids meteor shower.
A Night of Delight (Devotional)"> A Night of Delight (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional detailing how a camping trip in August led to God's awesome power being put on display in the form of the Perseid meteor shower.
A Remarkable Story of God's Grace (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's grace can save even a man as evil as King Manasseh.
A Smoking Fire Pot and a Flaming Torch (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God used Himself to guarantee His word to Abram as He passed through the cut up sacrifices. This pointed to the ultimate sacrifice found in Jesus Christ, Who sacrificed Himself for all of mankind's sins.
A Suggestion for Achieving Congregational Spiritual Growth (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David suggests that a good way to achieve congregational spiritual growth is through having all ages and clases study the same material at the same time.
Abram the Hebrew (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows the connection with Eber, the great-grandson of Shem, who was the recipient of Noah's prophecy of blessing by God, and Abram being the first to be called "the Hebrew." Eber and Hebrew mean "from the other side," and Eber and his children, as well as Abram, rejected paganism and idolatry to serve the Living God.
Adam's Culpability in the Fall and Expulsion from the Garden (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how it was through Adam that sin and death entered the world even though Eve sinned first because God has always expected the man to be the spiritual leader of the home.
AGAPE Love (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how AGAPE love stands for Altruism an dputting others first, it is Grounded in the foundation of God, it exhibits visible Actions by believers, it is Perfect in its application equally to all, and it is Exceptional in its perfect harmony.
Alive in Christ (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how we who are in Christ will never be more alive than when the world believes we are dead.
An Eye for an Eye (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how according to the Law of Moses, Caiaphas stood condemned to death by committing perjury and conspiracy. When he rent his clothes, he automatically forfeited his position as High Priest.
An Ideal Day (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide show presentation devotional describing an ideal day from the Book of Psalms.
As a Tree Falls (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's word teaches that what one chooses in this life will have eternal consequences.
Ask the Geese (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide show presentation devotional of a lesson about God learned from geese.
Back to School (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David gives some practical advice as the new school year starts.
Bad Company Ruins Good Morals (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how we should guard our salvation by surrounding ourselves with Christians.
Baptism With the Holy Spirit (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David discusses how when we are baptized for the remission of sins we are baptized with the Holy Spirit.
Be Careful what You Cultivate (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how we need to be careful in what we sow. Sin may seem fun for the moment, but it can reap eternal consequences.
Be Careful When You Rejoice (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's word warns us against rejoicing over the demise of our enelies, even someone as evil as Osama bin Laden.
Beauty and Strength (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional describing beauty and strength in God's creation.
Being Thankful and Contented (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the Apostle Paul is a perfect example of an individual who had learned to be content in the Lord, and not let his circumstances control his happiness.
Being Thankful in Everything and Anxious for Nothing (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's word teaches that we, as Christians, can be thankful in all things. We have Christ!
Beware of False Prophets (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's word warns us to avoid false prophets and how to spot them.
Blessed Be God Most High (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Shem and Abram were both blessed by God Most High, giving further credence to the possibility that Shem was Melchizedek.
Blind Guides (Devotional)	Daniel Ferguson	No	Daniel shows how the religious leaders were blind leaders of the people who strained at a gnat while ignoring a camel. They could find an obscure passage and see how it was a Messianic prophecy while ignoring clear teachings that the Messiah would be a suffering, humble servant.
Broken Things (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional showing how God delights in mending broken hearts and contrite spirits.
By Faith (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how it is by our obedient, saving faith we are saved by God.
By Water AND Blood (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the Apostle John, in his battle against the heretical teaching of Gnosticism, showed how Jesus the Christ was both God and man.
Calling His People (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	Just as He always has, God gently calls His people home to Him, even those who are the most rebellious.
Can You Wait? (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional regarding the sovereignty of God and reminding us the He is not on our timetable.
Caring and Sharing (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how those who truly care for those around them will tell them the truth and share the gospel plan of salvation in Jesus Christ with them.
Cling to the Rock of Ages (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how men will let you down, but Christ never will, so cling to the Rock of Ages always.
Continually Giving Thanks (Giving)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's word teaches that His children should continually give thanks, not just once a year or even once a week or once a day.
%20Cappuccino%20and%20Cordiality%20_Devotional_.pdf, Cookies, Cappuccino and Cordiality (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how he learned a lesson in humility and not assuming the worst in others.
Count the Stars (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how it takes great faith to believe in a God you have not seen, just as Jesus said. But God'd universe it self reveals the Lord as its Maker.
Daring To Remember (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	Daring To Remember
Deceiving Yourself (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God will not be mocked. We can deceive others, we can even deceive ourselves, but we will never deceive God.
Delighting in God (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional detailing how God longs to have a relationship with His children.
Discounting the Supernatural (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David ponders why so many in the church wish to explain away the supernatural and the miraculous with rationalistic thought.
Doing What We Can (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how we can still do what we can even if it is not what we wanted to do originally in God's Kingdom, and he uses the examples of King David not beling allowed to build the Temple and Paul planting and Apollos watering as examples for us to follow.
Don't Give Up! (Devotional)	Damien Ferguson	No	Damien shows how Jesus never promised that nothing bad would ever happen to us, but He did promise He would never leave us. We can take comfort in that when troubles come upon us, even dog bites to the face!
Empty Gods (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows hoh Elijah proved to the people of Israel that the gods of Baal and Asheroth were empty and unreal. True joy and satisfaction comes from serving the Lord.
Exalted by God (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God truly will exalt those who humble themselves before Him.
Faith Comes by Hearing (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how saving faith truly begins by hearing the word of Christ.
Faith of Our Fathers (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional outlining the faith of our biblical fathers.
Faith Versus Belief (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how there is a difference between faith and belief. Savig faith is demonstrated in obedience.
Feel Like Giving Up (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional offering encouragement when we are feeling down.
Four Friends (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how a paralytic man had four friends who would not let any obstacle hinder them from getting their friend to Jesus. Jesus showed His Deity in healing and forgiving the paralytic.
From Dust to Glory (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	David shows how we may have been made from dust, but we are still important to God.
From Wanderer to Pilgrim (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional reminding us that we are mere pilgrims here while on our way to Heaven.
Futility and Fear (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional reminding us that we need to have a trusting faith in the Lord.
Genesis 15 (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Genesis 15, one of the most important passages of Scripture found within God's holy word, teaches Abraham that God is with him, even during his most trying times of his faith.
Ghosts in the Bible (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how ghosts just may exist after all!
Giving Us a Heart of Wisdom (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Moses advised us in Psalm 90 to live one day at a time for God's glory. This will give us true happiness.
Glad to Go to the House of Jehovah (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how King David may have had an additional reason for being glad to go to the house of the Lord. He was the first in his line for 10 generations who was allowed to worship God in the assembly.
Glory as of the Only Begotten Son from the Father (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus is the Light of the world. We will see Him as He is in all of His glory once He returns.
Glory in the Highest to God (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how glory in the highest should be given to God, not because of *where* He is, but because of *Who* He is.
God Doesn't Work That Way (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David describes the remarkable unseen hand of God at work in the lives of those of our congregation.
God Is Light (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how as long as we walk in the light with God, the blood of Jesus Christ continues to cleans us from all sin.
God Is Light, God Is Life and God Is Love (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows from God's word how He is light, life and love to all of mankind.
God Knows Us (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows us how God loves us so much that He knows all about us, and even before the world was made he designed the Gospel plan of salvation to bring us home to Him.
God's Comfort (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus is the fulfillment as the Comforter for all who come to the Lord.
God's Love Is Both Corporate and Individual (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's love is given both individually and corporately.
God's Perspective (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional reminding us that God is in charge.
%20Grace,%20Marvelous%20Grace%20_Devotional_.pdf, Grace, Grace, Marvelous Grace (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	Grace, Grace, Marvelous Grace
Great Government (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional reminding us that God and His government are worthy of our praise.
Great Leaders of the Bible (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the great leaders of the Bible all had one thing in common: They trusted in God, regardless of the terrible circumstances in which they found themselves.
Great Things He Has Not Done (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional detailing the great thing God has NOT done by not holding our sins against us when we are in Christ.
He Will Do It (Devotional)	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional reminding us that God will bring about things that will do us the most good and give Him the most glory.
Hearing the Word of Christ (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how hearing the word of Christ must accompany obedient, saving faith.
Hidden Nuggets (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how hidden nuggets of gold are found throughout God's word.
High Standards (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God wants His people to be holy because He is holy.
How Great Thou Art (Devotional)		Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional demonstrating just how great our God is as it takes us on a journey through the cosmos.
I Never Knew... (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Paul points out the reality of evil and the supernatural when he writes to the church at Ephesus of putting on the whole armor of God for our battle is agains Satan.
In Accordance With the Scriptures (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how it really was prophesied that the Messiah would be raised from the dead on the third day, just as Jesus and Paul both said. Jesus was both the Passover Lamb and the Firstfruits of the resurrection.
In Defense of Stay At Home Mothers (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how many of our nations's ills can be traced directly back to the demise of the stay at home mother, which is God's design for the family.
In Whom Is All My Delight (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how the death of one of God's saints is precious in His sight.
Indian Rite of Passage (Devotional)		Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional reminding us that our Lord is always with us and protecting us.
Inheritance from God (Devotional)		Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional reminding us how God tells us our children are an inheritance, a gift, given to us by Him.
Intimate Knowledge (Devotional)		Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional reminding us that nobody knows us as well as the Lord, and He is there for us at all times.
Is God Preparing You to Be an Answer to Prayer (Devotional)		Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation devotional reminding us that even during our lowest of times and when facing our toughest of trials God could be preparing you to be the answer to a prayer!
It Is Not Good (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God always intended for men to need women, and women to need men.
Jesus Breaks Down Barriers (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus breaks down barriers between nations, individuals, rations and most importantly, God.
Jesus Cares for His Own (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Calvary alone demonstrates God's love for us.
Jesus Christ, Head and King (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus Christ was foreordained to be both Head of the church and King of the Kingdom of God. David show how in the New Testament these terms (Kingdom and church) are interchangeable.
Jesus Christ, the Only Way (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus is the only way to eternal life, or He is a liar. There are no other alternatives.
Jesus' Death and Suffering (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus willingly went to the cross and died for all mankind. He did this because God so loved the world. His grace knows no bounds. We can receive His mercy through our obedient, saving faith.
%20the%20Calm%20in%20the%20Eye%20of%20the%20Storm%20_Devotional_.pdf, Jesus, the Calm in the Eye of the Storm (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	Jesus shows how Jesus is the calm in the storms of life. Mark's account of Jesus calming the tempest demonstrates most succinctly the duality of Jesus as both Son of man by His human need to sleep, and Jesus Son of God by His power over the elements.
Jesus, the Great Physician (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus Christ, our Great Physician, can heal all of our sins that afflict our soul. A study of Psalm 107:16-21.
Jesus, the Uniter (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how Jesus is what brings about unity among His followers.
%20Just%20and%20Righteous%20Man%20_Devotional_.pdf, Joseph: A Loving, Just and Righteous Man (Devotional)	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God selcected the best man to be the earthly father to His Son, Jesus, for Joseph was a loving, just and righteous man, the perfect example for Jesus to follow.

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Weekly Bulletin Articles

Resource	Author	Offsite Link	Note
Bulletin Article 01/01/2012	David Ferguson	No	Resolve to Honor God
Bulletin Article 01/02/2011	David Ferguson	No	Auld Lang Syne
Bulletin Article 01/03/2010	David Ferguson	No	Jesus Cares for His Own
Bulletin Article 01/04/2009	David Ferguson	No	Why Did the Wise Men Worship Jesus?
Bulletin Article 01/08/2012	David Ferguson	No	Curbing Our Tongue
Bulletin Article 01/09/2011	David Ferguson	No	When Death Comes Calling
Bulletin Article 01/10/2010	David Ferguson	No	Our Jealous God
Bulletin Article 01/11/2009	David Ferguson	No	The Significance of the Baptism of Jesus
Bulletin Article 01/15/2012	David Ferguson	No	Jesus and John
Bulletin Article 01/17/2010	David Ferguson	No	Alive in Christ
Bulletin Article 01/18/2009	David Ferguson	No	God Knows Us
Bulletin Article 01/22/2012	David Ferguson	No	Obedient, Saving Faith
Bulletin Article 01/23/2011	David Ferguson	No	Without Excuse
Bulletin Article 01/24/2010	David Ferguson	No	There's Nobody Like Him!
Bulletin Article 01/25/2009	David Ferguson	No	Owned By Christ
Bulletin Article 01/29/2012	David Ferguson	No	Yesterday, Today and Forever
Bulletin Article 01/30/2011	David Ferguson	No	The Seven "I AM" Statements in John
Bulletin Article 01/31/2010	David Ferguson	No	The Emperor's New Clothes Revisited
Bulletin Article 02/01/2009	David Ferguson	No	The Imbecile Brigade
Bulletin Article 02/05/2012	David Ferguson	No	Test the Spirits
Bulletin Article 02/06/2011	David Ferguson	No	Discernment
Bulletin Article 02/07/2010	David Ferguson	No	Caring and Sharing
Bulletin Article 02/08/2009	David Ferguson	No	The Preaching of Jesus
Bulletin Article 02/13/2011	David Ferguson	No	More Than Just Words
Bulletin Article 02/14/2010	David Ferguson	No	AGAPE Love
Bulletin Article 02/15/2009	David Ferguson	No	Jesus, the Calm in the Eye of the Storm
Bulletin Article 02/20/2011	David Ferguson	No	Favorite Verses
Bulletin Article 02/21/2010	David Ferguson	No	Obedient Faith
Bulletin Article 02/22/2009	David Ferguson	No	Four Friends
Bulletin Article 02/27/2011	David Ferguson	No	Literal or Figurative?
Bulletin Article 02/28/2010	David Ferguson	No	The Greatest of These Is Love
Bulletin Article 03/01/2009	David Ferguson	No	Setting the Caprives Free
Bulletin Article 03/06/2011	David Ferguson	No	Not Always What It Seems To Be
Bulletin Article 03/07/2010	David Ferguson	No	Rejoicing With Those Who Rejoice, and Weeping With those Who Weep
Bulletin Article 03/08/2009	David Ferguson	No	The Most Frightening Words Ever Uttered
Bulletin Article 03/13/2011	David Ferguson	No	Helping Those in Need
Bulletin Article 03/14/2010	David Ferguson	No	Hearing the Word of Christ
Bulletin Article 03/15/2009	David Ferguson	No	Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Bulletin Article 03/20/2011	David Ferguson	No	Welcome Spring
Bulletin Article 03/21/2010	David Ferguson	No	The Word
Bulletin Article 03/22/2009	David Ferguson	No	Blood and Salvation
Bulletin Article 03/27/2011	David Ferguson	No	Priests and Priestesses
Bulletin Article 03/28/2010	David Ferguson	No	Not Above His Pay Grade
Bulletin Article 03/29/2009	David Ferguson	No	Giving Back to God
Bulletin Article 04/02/2010	David Ferguson	No	In Accordance With the Scriptures
Bulletin Article 04/03/2011	David Ferguson	No	Living Sacrifices
Bulletin Article 04/05/2009	David Ferguson	No	Jesus' Triumphant Entry
Bulletin Article 04/10/2011	David Ferguson	No	In His Image
Bulletin Article 04/11/2010	David Ferguson	No	More Than A Shadow
Bulletin Article 04/12/2009	David Ferguson	No	Trusting Paul's Testimony
Bulletin Article 04/17/2011	David Ferguson	No	The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
Bulletin Article 04/18/2010	David Ferguson	No	A Tribute to Sister Nita
Bulletin Article 04/19/2009	David Ferguson	No	The Resurrection Appearances of Jesus
Bulletin Article 04/24/2011	David Ferguson	No	Nothing L:ike It
Bulletin Article 04/25/2010	David Ferguson	No	A Good Week
Bulletin Article 04/25/2010	David Ferguson	No	A Good Week
Bulletin Article 04/26/2009	David Ferguson	No	The Baptism with the Holy Spirit
Bulletin Article 05/01/2011	David Ferguson	No	Grieving the Holy Spirit of God
Bulletin Article 05/02/2010	David Ferguson	No	Baptism With the Holy Spirit
Bulletin Article 05/03/2009	David Ferguson	No	The Rejected Stone
Bulletin Article 05/08/2011	David Ferguson	No	God's Word on Godly Women
Bulletin Article 05/09/2010	David Ferguson	No	In Defense of Stay At Home Mothers - Mother's Day 2010
Bulletin Article 05/10/2009	David Ferguson	No	The Hope of Eve - Mother's Day 2009
Bulletin Article 05/15/2011	David Ferguson	No	Created in His Image
Bulletin Article 05/16/2010	David Ferguson	No	The Picture of a Strong Church
Bulletin Article 05/17/2009	David Ferguson	No	Peter Visits Cornelius
Bulletin Article 05/22/2011	David Ferguson	No	The Lord Is My Shepherd
Bulletin Article 05/23/2010	David Ferguson	No	Our Loving Father
Bulletin Article 05/24/2009	David Ferguson	No	Who's Your Barnabas?
Bulletin Article 05/29/2011	David Ferguson	No	Helping Smithville, MS
Bulletin Article 05/30/2010	David Ferguson	No	From the Preacher's Desk 5/30/2010
Bulletin Article 05/31/2009	David Ferguson	No	True Love
Bulletin Article 06/05/2011	David Ferguson	No	Doubt and Faith
Bulletin Article 06/06/2010	David Ferguson	No	Bulletin Article 06/06/2010
Bulletin Article 06/07/2009	David Ferguson	No	The Testing of Abraham
Bulletin Article 06/12/2011	David Ferguson	No	Do As Commanded
Bulletin Article 06/14/2009	David Ferguson	No	Draw Near to God
Bulletin Article 06/15/2008	David Ferguson	No	Father's Day 2008 Bulletin Article
Bulletin Article 06/21/2009	David Ferguson	No	Godly Fathers, Godly Meditation
Bulletin Article 06/22/2008	David Ferguson	No	Dehydration and Malnutrition in Christians
Bulletin Article 06/26/2011	David Ferguson	No	The Beatitudes of Jesus
Bulletin Article 06/29/2008	David Ferguson	No	Cups of Water and Lawn Mowers
Bulletin Article 07/03/2011	David Ferguson	No	Righteousness Exalts a Nation
Bulletin Article 07/05/2009	David Ferguson	No	The Truth Will Set You Free
Bulletin Article 07/06/2008	David Ferguson	No	When I Was A Child
Bulletin Article 07/10/2011	David Ferguson	No	Pressing on to the Goal
Bulletin Article 07/12/2009	David Ferguson	No	God Desires Godly Families
Bulletin Article 07/13/2008	David Ferguson	No	What Will I Leave Behind?
Bulletin Article 07/17/2011	David Ferguson	No	Trusting the Word of God
Bulletin Article 07/19/2009	David Ferguson	No	"Having a Go" at Jesus
Bulletin Article 07/20/2008	David Ferguson	No	Our God Is A Loving God
Bulletin Article 07/24/2011	David Ferguson	No	The Bodily Resurrection of the Dead
Bulletin Article 07/26/2009	David Ferguson	No	Loving Children With Discipline
Bulletin Article 07/27/2008	David Ferguson	No	VBS 2008: A Huge Success!
Bulletin Article 08/02/2009	David Ferguson	No	VBS Remembrances 2009
Bulletin Article 08/03/2008	David Ferguson	No	Seeking the Lord While You Can
Bulletin Article 08/07/2011	David Ferguson	No	Who Are Our Brethren?
Bulletin Article 08/09/2009	David Ferguson	No	An Eye for an Eye
Bulletin Article 08/10/2008	David Ferguson	No	A Difficult Announcement
Bulletin Article 08/14/2011	David Ferguson	No	Fear Not

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Documents/Presentations For Bible Study

Resource	Author	Offsite Link	Note
Departures from the Faith		No	A chart showing departures from the faith throughout the history of the church.
Habakkuk		No	A verse by verse study of the Book of Habbakuk with introduction.
Faith of Our Founding Fathers	David Ferguson	Yes	The Declaration of Independence. Many historical revisionists would have you believe that our nation’s Founding Fathers did not believe God should have any place in government. But is that true? Let us let their own words tell us the story…
The Hope of Eve	David Ferguson	Yes	There is hope of returning to the Edenic paradise, of once again walking with God in the cool of the day. Our hope is in the offspring of the woman, Jesus the Christ.
The All-Sufficient Christ	David Ferguson	Yes	A good PowerPoint centered on the all sufficient Christ as described by Paul in Colossians.
Shem	David Ferguson	Yes	A study into the possibility of Melchizedek being Shem, one of the sons of Noah.
Emperor Domitian	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide show presentation explaining how Emperor Domitian was the beast (666) of the Book of Revelation.
Qualifications of Elders	David Ferguson	No	A study on the qualifications of elders with emphasis placed upon the "husband of one wife" and "faithful children" aspects.
A Forgiveness-filled Life in Christ	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation showing the importance of forgiving in the life of the forgiven Christian.
A Freedom-filled Life in Christ	David Ferguson	No	A PowerPoint slide presentation reminding us of our freedom we have in Christ.
A Father's Day Lesson	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation lesson for Father's Day.
A Fruit-filled Life in Christ	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide show presentation showing the fruit-filled life of the disciple in Christ.
Angels in the Bible	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation on a study of Angels in the Bible.
A Grace-filled Life in Christ	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation teaching how the life of the Christian is a grace-filled life in Christ.
A Hope-filled Life in Christ	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation on the hope-filled life of the disciple in Christ.
Why Was Zacharias Punished?	David Ferguson	No	An examination as to why Zacharias was punished.
Baptism in History	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation showing baptism in history and the part it plays in the Gospel plan of salvation.
The AD 70 Theory	David Ferguson	No	An examination of the realized eschatology theory and why I reject it.
A Light-filled Life in Christ	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation disucssing the light-filled life of the disciple in Christ.
A Love-filled Life in Christ	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation detailing the light-filled life of the disciple in Christ.
An Evangelism-filled Life in Christ	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation depicting the ministry-filled life of the disciple in christ.
Jesus Notices A Widow's Giving	David Ferguson	No	A classroom study on Jesus noticing the widow giving her two mites and the possible connection with Jesus teaching against the practice of Corban.
People Rejoice As Jesus Enters Jerusalem	David Ferguson	No	A classroom study of the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.
The Angel of the Lord	David Ferguson	No	A study that answers the question, "Who or What is the Angel of the Lord?"
Leaving Well Enough Alone	David Ferguson	No	A study of the events surrounding the life of Isaac in Genesis 26 when God extends the Abrahamic covenant to Isaac.
A King Is Coming	David Ferguson	No	A class study of some of the prophecies that prove Jesus was the Son of God, the promised Savior and Messiah.
A Messenger Is Sent	David Ferguson	No	A class study of Malachi's two messengers, fulfilled with John the Immerser and Jesus Christ.
A Message to Mary	David Ferguson	No	A study of the message given to Mary of the upcoming birth of Jesus.
It Happened in Bethlehem	David Ferguson	No	A class study surrounding prophecies regarding Bethlehem being the birth place of Jesus. There is also a lot of information regarding traditions surrounding Christmas.
Talk to Him!	David Ferguson	No	A class study focusing on the Nazarite vow.
Jehovah Defeats All "Gods"	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God targeted the false gods of Egypt with each of the ten devastating plagues He inflicted upon Egypt.
The 10 Plagues of Egypt "Explained"	David Ferguson	No	David supplies some of the reasons offered by skeptics to explain away through natural means the miraculous 10 plagues of Egypt.
The Gap Theory	David Ferguson	No	A study of the Gap Theory.
A Study of Angels and Demons Part 1	David Ferguson	No	Part 1 of a study of Angels and Demons. Part 1 shows how Angels are beings that were created some time before the universe and man. They are not to be worshiped. A brief examination of the heresy of Gnosticism is discussed.
Magic in the Bible	David Ferguson	No	A study of the use of magic in the Bible.
A Study of Angels and Demons Part 2	David Ferguson	No	Part 2 in this study delves into the possibility that Lucifer was priest of the Most High God before his fall.
A Study of Angels and Demons Part 3	David Ferguson	No	The third installment of our study of Angels and Demons. Lucifer acting as a priest for God prior to his fall is examined. A side by side chart showing the breastpiece of Aaron to that of Lucifer is available for viewing.
A Study of Angels and Demons Part 4	David Ferguson	No	Part 4 in the study of Angels and Demons. The work of Angels in Scripture is examined.
A Study of Angels and Demons Part 5	David Ferguson	No	Part 5 in our study of Angels and Demons. Angels are superior to man. A look at specific jobs Angels carry out.
A Study of Angels and Demons Part 6	David Ferguson	No	Part 6 of our adult Bible study of Angels and Demons with discussion on Hebrews 13:1-2 and Angels appearing to men unawares. Further examination of the function of Angels.
A Study of Angels and Demons Part 7	David Ferguson	No	The seventh installment of our adult class studying Angels and Demons.
A Study of Angels and Demons Part 8	David Ferguson	No	Part 8 in the study of Angels and Demons. The origins of Demons is broached, as well as the Nephilim of Genesis 6. A brief look at the giant mythologies from around the world.
A Study of Angels and Demons Part 9	David Ferguson	No	The ninth in our series of studying Angels and Demons, this installment looks at the mythological giants from around the world and ties these in with the events of Genesis 6. It seems the Bible teaches that the Greek and Roman gods were fallen Angels. Zeus is referred to as Satan in the Book of Revelation. Apollo (Apollyon) is called the Angel of the Abyss in Revelation 9.
A Study of Angels and Demons Part 10	David Ferguson	No	Part 10 in our study of Angels and Demons. This installment examines massive, ancient stone monoliths from around the world that indicate the existence of a race of giants as described in Genesis 6 and the Book of Joshua.
Evolution in Florida - "Theory" or "Fact"?	Jon Gary Williams	No	Earlier this year advocates of evolution set out to have their theory redefined in the state's textbooks. Their demand was that the word "theory" be removed and replaced with the phrase "fundamental fact."
How Churches Can Cooperate	Lewis Hale	No	The author explores how congregations can cooperate in an autonomous world.
The Edomite Kingdom	Michael Valpy	No	An article detailing how archaeology confirms the biblical account of the existence of the Edomite Kingdom.
Daniel	Ron Thomas	No	A study of the Book of Daniel by Ron Thomas.
Abraham Covenant Charts	David Ferguson	No	David shows how God's covenant with Abraham was fulfilled entirely, including the land promise to the nation of Israel.
Haggai		No	A verse by verse study of the Book of Haggai with introduction.
Nahum		No	A verse by verse study of the Book of Nahum with introduction.
The Gospel Plan of Salvation	David Ferguson	Yes	A PowerPoint slide presentation outlining the the Gospel plan of salvation.
Zephaniah		No	A verse by verse study of the Book of Zephaniah with introduction.

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Links

Link	Notes	Picture
David Ferguson's Blog	The pulpit minister at the Lake Land Church of Christ now has a blog! Keep up to date on everything happening with David.
e-Sword	e-Sword is an electronic Bible study tool. With many translations available for download, plus commentaries, maps, and more, e-Sword is a must have for the serious Bible student with a computer.

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