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170910-0830-Loran Livingston - Between the Tomb and the Table
2017-09-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, September 10th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: John 11; Acts 3:26 Notes: - Lazarus was dead. Jesus wept. - With a loud voice Jesus said come forth, loose him and let him go. - There was life under those rags. - The earth was full of death. We were all dead in our sin. - Things that have bounds us up needs to be strip so we can see Jesus. - No matter what comes and goes, we will still be his children. - God made us His children and that which was made cannot be unmade. - Only God can make and create. - He made us the righteousness of God and we belong to the family of God. - God orders our steps. Our time is in His hands. - Jesus turns us from sin during the process of training so that we can grow in grace.
170903-1030-Loran Livingston - Roots
2017-09-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, September 3rd, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Isaiah 65:24; Psalms 21:3 Notes: - God is so zealous to bless us before we call. - While we are praying God has already taken care of it. - When we feel defeated God is already there. - God presents us with blessings of goodness. - We will never destroy the enemy. He comes back with a stronger attack. - Keep our armor on our eyes on the horizon. - The tree of sin has been cut down but there is still some rootage. Our life is all clogged up. - We worry but we have faith in God. God is who He says he is. - God has already taken care of it.
170903-0830-Loran Livingston - Roots
2017-09-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, September 3rd, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Isaiah 65:24; Psalms 21:3 Notes: - God is so zealous to bless us before we call. - While we are praying God has already taken care of it. - When we feel defeated God is already there. - God presents us with blessings of goodness. - We will never destroy the enemy. He comes back with a stronger attack. - Keep our armor on our eyes on the horizon. - The tree of sin has been cut down but there is still some rootage. Our life is all clogged up. - We worry but we have faith in God. God is who He says he is. - God has already taken care of it.
170827-1030-Loran Livingston - Mirror of Truth
2017-08-27-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, August 27th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7; 1st John 3:1-2 Notes: - Sometimes we forget we are the children of God. - The only name that matters is son. - God has never stopped calling you son. - God has made you something before you do anything. - Who told who you are? - Not the world, nor the church nor yourself nor an event. - The world defines you. - God IDENTIFIES you. - God has raised you up to be like Jesus.
170827-0830-Loran Livingston - Mirror of Truth
2017-08-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, August 27th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7; 1st John 3:1-2 Notes: - Sometimes we forget we are the children of God. - The only name that matters is son. - God has never stopped calling you son. - God has made you something before you do anything. - Who told who you are? - Not the world, nor the church nor yourself nor an event. - The world defines you. - God IDENTIFIES you. - God has raised you up to be like Jesus.
170820-1030-Loran Livingston - Trust His Plan
2017-08-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, August 20th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Lamentations 3:25; Colossians 1:11; Romans 9 Notes: - Fleshly faith is that we believe Jesus for a while. - Fleshly Faith: there is a dead line. We want it now. - Fleshly Faith is when we tell God how much, when, where and who. - God has designed our life. - Fleshly Faith is external. - We declare that this is going to happen. - We need to know when. - Faith is a gift for you to see the handy work of God. - God has a purpose and we live in His plan. - Trust God in everything he does to and for you. - Make no demands. - All things work good to those who love the Lord.
170820-0830-Loran Livingston - Trust His Plan
2017-08-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, August 20th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Lamentations 3:25; Colossians 1:11; Romans 9 Notes: - Fleshly faith is that we believe Jesus for a while. - Fleshly Faith: there is a dead line. We want it now. - Fleshly Faith is when we tell God how much, when, where and who. - God has designed our life. - Fleshly Faith is external. - We declare that this is going to happen. - We need to know when. - Faith is a gift for you to see the handy work of God. - God has a purpose and we live in His plan. - Trust God in everything he does to and for you. - Make no demands. - All things work good to those who love the Lord.
170813-1030-Loran Livingston - Fearful Yet Victorious
2017-08-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, August 13th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: 1st Corinthians 15:57 Notes: - Jesus says, "Let not your heart be trouble". - Our heart is troubled because we live in this world. - He told us not to be afraid. - God has not given us a Spirit of fear when we witness for Christ. - Don't be afraid, God will be with us when we go out and witness. - Being saved does not take the fear out of our life. - God does not want us to be fearful. - Jesus was sorrowful when he knew what was going to happen to Him. - Death has not power over us. - We are kept by the power of God. - God will not let this life destroy us.
170813-0830-Loran Livingston - Fearful Yet Victorious
2017-08-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, August 13th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: 1st Corinthians 15:57 Notes: - Jesus says, "Let not your heart be trouble". - Our heart is troubled because we live in this world. - He told us not to be afraid. - God has not given us a Spirit of fear when we witness for Christ. - Don't be afraid, God will be with us when we go out and witness. - Being saved does not take the fear out of our life. - God does not want us to be fearful. - Jesus was sorrowful when he knew what was going to happen to Him. - Death has not power over us. - We are kept by the power of God. - God will not let this life destroy us.
170806-1030-Evan Albertyn - Noise
2017-08-06-1030 Pastor Evan Albertyn is the speaker this morning August 6th, 2017 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Mark 14:38-39; 2nd Corinthians 4:16-18; Jeremiah 2:13 Notes: - We have limited ability to carry certain things in our life. - When temptation comes, Jesus wants us to be ready. - It is hard to be alone because to the noise of life. - What does noise do: - 1) What is noise in your life? - 2) Noise makes you sleepy and tired. - 3) Noise interferes with God's voice. - 4) Silence the noise. Turn it off. Let it go; go to Jesus. - Jesus says come to me all who are heavy laden and I will give you rest.
170806-0830-Evan Albertyn - Noise
2017-08-06-0830 Pastor Evan Albertyn is the speaker this morning August 6th, 2017 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Mark 14:38-39; 2nd Corinthians 4:16-18; Jeremiah 2:13 Notes: - We have limited ability to carry certain things in our life. - When temptation comes, Jesus wants us to be ready. - It is hard to be alone because to the noise of life. - What does noise do: - 1) What is noise in your life? - 2) Noise makes you sleepy and tired. - 3) Noise interferes with God's voice. - 4) Silence the noise. Turn it off. Let it go; go to Jesus. - Jesus says come to me all who are heavy laden and I will give you rest.
170730-1030-Randy Smith - What Went Wrong?
2017-07-30-1030 Pastor Randy Smith is the speaker this morning July 30th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Genesis 2:4-7 Notes: - If God is good and liked all He made, what went wrong? - If you live for payment in this life you will be miserably disappointed. - God did not create evil. It is a choice we chose. - We Christians say evil came from Adam and Eve. - The bigger answer was already set in the pattern of what God created; God's righteous act. - The breath of God is in man. - God made man in His likeness; to rule over the earth. - You can choose to love. - God wrote into the story your opportunity to choose or not. - Evil is the absence of moral righteousness. - According to His mercy and grace. - God has saved us. - Our undeserving will be loved and to walk with God in eternity.
170730-0830-Randy Smith - Gazing at God
2017-07-30-0830 Pastor Randy Smith is the speaker this morning July 30th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8; Isaiah 11:2; Philippines 3; Hebrews 11; Acts 7 Notes: - It is possible to find Jesus but not follow Him. - We cherish our opinions more than we cherish one another. - The secret that will keep us together is to see God. - The Christian life is to walk with God. - The character of Jesus determines the destiny of man. - God is always now, the beginning and the end. - Walk in the Spirit with God. We can trust God. - Jesus is our witness before the Father to speak truthfully of you. - Jesus's own breath gave us a purpose. - Satan calls you by your sin not your name but God calls you by your name not your sin. - The key to break the bondage of sin is Jesus. - The God who started everything will end everything. - He is coming back soon. - How do you gaze on Him? - Live your life walking with Jesus not seeking heaven. - We are here to live and serve our Lord.
170723-1030-Loran Livingston - Free
2017-07-23-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, July 23rd, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Colossians 1:19-20 Notes: - Why do we feel guilty when we are blessed? - We should rage with gratitude. - God does not bless us because we are good but because He is good. - How good do we have to be to feel worthy of a blessing? - Are we self-righteous? - Do we say we are not like other men? - We must pray to God to be merciful for we are sinners. - We struggle every day. - Rely on the grace of God. - We have failure after failure. - We keep doing the wrong thing; pressing the wrong button. - We must know that God will not depart from us. - It is all taken care of.
170723-0830-Loran Livingston - Free
2017-07-23-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, July 23rd, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Colossians 1:19-20 Notes: - Why do we feel guilty when we are blessed? - We should rage with gratitude. - God does not bless us because we are good but because He is good. - How good do we have to be to feel worthy of a blessing? - Are we self-righteous? - Do we say we are not like other men? - We must pray to God to be merciful for we are sinners. - We struggle every day. - Rely on the grace of God. - We have failure after failure. - We keep doing the wrong thing; pressing the wrong button. - We must know that God will not depart from us. - It is all taken care of.
170716-1030-Loran Livingston - Salt and Light
2017-07-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, July 16th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Philippines 3:10 Notes: - We are the salt and light in this world. - The common people hear Jesus gladly. - They relate to Jesus and Jesus relates to them. - Are we not the people to come to? - Are we to spiritual? - What is it about you that attracts you to people? - To make others say that is what I want. - Do people like to see you coming or going? - When you leave what t are they saying? - We are the salt and light of the world. - Help them see that Jesus is the answer. - Walking with God is a place when where tragedy comes, you trust God is ordering your steps. - Just say Jesus loves me and trust the promiser. - You don't have to pray through, Jesus touches the Father's heart.
170716-0830-Loran Livingston - Salt and Light
2017-07-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, July 16th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Philippines 3:10 Notes: - We are the salt and light in this world. - The common people hear Jesus gladly. - They relate to Jesus and Jesus relates to them. - Are we not the people to come to? - Are we to spiritual? - What is it about you that attracts you to people? - To make others say that is what I want. - Do people like to see you coming or going? - When you leave what t are they saying? - We are the salt and light of the world. - Help them see that Jesus is the answer. - Walking with God is a place when where tragedy comes, you trust God is ordering your steps. - Just say Jesus loves me and trust the promiser. - You don't have to pray through, Jesus touches the Father's heart.
170709-1030-Loran Livingston - Relationship Instead of Rules
2017-07-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, July 9th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Matthew 23:23; Romans 13 & 14; 1st Corinthians 10:23-33 Notes: - Jesus tells us to give to everyone who asks. - Jesus wasn't telling us to sell everything we have and to give it away. - God wants to have a relationship over rules. - God cares how we treat people around us. - The weighted matter of the law is treating people around you with love and mercy. - Live in the Spirit so we will know what we need to do. - Try to live without offending others. - Do whatever it takes to live as Jesus in front of people. - Your actions will make people to understand how to live for Jesus. - The stronger you live in Jesus, the less you get offended, the more compassionate you become. - Rules are a guide line which will make you safe and happy.
170709-0830-Loran Livingston - Relationship Instead of Rules
2017-07-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, July 9th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Matthew 23:23; Romans 13 & 14; 1st Corinthians 10:23-33 Notes: - Jesus tells us to give to everyone who asks. - Jesus wasn't telling us to sell everything we have and to give it away. - God wants to have a relationship over rules. - God cares how we treat people around us. - The weighted matter of the law is treating people around you with love and mercy. - Live in the Spirit so we will know what we need to do. - Try to live without offending others. - Do whatever it takes to live as Jesus in front of people. - Your actions will make people to understand how to live for Jesus. - The stronger you live in Jesus, the less you get offended, the more compassionate you become. - Rules are a guide line which will make you safe and happy.
170702-1030-Loran Livingston - God's Fish
2017-07-02-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, July 2nd, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: 1st Corinthians 2:7-10; Ephesians 2:8-10; Psalms 119 Notes: - We look back we see how God has planned everything in our life that we must endure so we can see Him. - Everything that God does is supernatural. - God shows it to us so we can see what He is doing in our life. - What we are going through is not an accident. - God has allowed Satan to put blocks is our life so we have to slow down. The devil can't get you. - You are kept by the Grace of God. - God wants us to take comfort in Jesus. - God does not use your strength but your weakness. - Jesus takes us: blesses us; and breaks us. - God's gives you blessing when you need it the most.
170702-0830-Loran Livingston - God's Fish
2017-07-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, July 2nd, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: 1st Corinthians 2:7-10; Ephesians 2:8-10; Psalms 119 Notes: - We look back we see how God has planned everything in our life that we must endure so we can see Him. - Everything that God does is supernatural. - God shows it to us so we can see what He is doing in our life. - What we are going through is not an accident. - God has allowed Satan to put blocks is our life so we have to slow down. The devil can't get you. - You are kept by the Grace of God. - God wants us to take comfort in Jesus. - God does not use your strength but your weakness. - Jesus takes us: blesses us; and breaks us. - God's gives you blessing when you need it the most.
170625-1030-Loran Livingston - Rightly Dividing
2017-06-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, June 25th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Ezekiel 16:48-50, 34; Revelation 11:8; Matthew 20 & 21; 1st Peter 3:3; 1st Timothy 2:9; 1st Corinthians 11 Notes: - Everything that Jesus taught was from the Old Testament. - Jesus was talking to Israel, the chosen, about their unfaithfulness to God. - Every cultural group in the world reads the Bible differently. - The Bible teaches us how to dress. - We must dress for the right reason. - Let people see Jesus not you. - It is about pride. - We don't think pride is a sin. - Pride goes before destruction. - Satan was ousted out of Heaven because of pride. - Your troubles begin when you have affection for yourself instead of the one who made you. - We flaunt ourselves, thinking it is the American way. - God is our breath and our everything. - Stop looking at sin and see who you are. Are you proud?
170625-0830-Loran Livingston - Rightly Dividing
2017-06-25-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, June 25th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Ezekiel 16:48-50, 34; Revelation 11:8; Matthew 20 & 21; 1st Peter 3:3; 1st Timothy 2:9; 1st Corinthians 11 Notes: - Everything that Jesus taught was from the Old Testament. - Jesus was talking to Israel, the chosen, about their unfaithfulness to God. - Every cultural group in the world reads the Bible differently. - The Bible teaches us how to dress. - We must dress for the right reason. - Let people see Jesus not you. - It is about pride. - We don't think pride is a sin. - Pride goes before destruction. - Satan was ousted out of Heaven because of pride. - Your troubles begin when you have affection for yourself instead of the one who made you. - We flaunt ourselves, thinking it is the American way. - God is our breath and our everything. - Stop looking at sin and see who you are. Are you proud?
170618-1030-Loran Livingston - Law VS Grace
2017-06-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, June 18th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:24; John 1:14-17 Notes: - It is hard, narrow and difficult to get through life and only a few find it. Are you in that few? - Do you strive all of your energy and effort to get through that narrow gate only to find out that only a few make it? - This is kingdom teaching. The Kingdom of God was taught by Jesus to Israel. - All of the Laws are impossible to keep. The law was given by Moses in the Old Testament. - God sent His Son in the New Testament full of grace and truth. We can't do enough to please God. - If you trust in the law, there is striving and work, but in grace there is favor and rest. - No longer obligated to strive but privileged to rest. Perfect love cast out all fear. - Because you are saved, you will endure to the end. Under the law you have to do something to be blessed but under grace all you have to do is believe in Jesus to be blessed. - When you die, "Our Father" will open the gate wide open and say come in.
170618-0830-Loran Livingston - Law VS Grace
2017-06-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, June 18th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:24; John 1:14-17 Notes: - It is hard, narrow and difficult to get through life and only a few find it. Are you in that few? - Do you strive all of your energy and effort to get through that narrow gate only to find out that only a few make it? - This is kingdom teaching. The Kingdom of God was taught by Jesus to Israel. - All of the Laws are impossible to keep. The law was given by Moses in the Old Testament. - God sent His Son in the New Testament full of grace and truth. We can't do enough to please God. - If you trust in the law, there is striving and work, but in grace there is favor and rest. - No longer obligated to strive but privileged to rest. Perfect love cast out all fear. - Because you are saved, you will endure to the end. Under the law you have to do something to be blessed but under grace all you have to do is believe in Jesus to be blessed. - When you die, "Our Father" will open the gate wide open and say come in.
170611-1030-Jan Harrison - Worth the Wait
2017-06-11-1030 Jan Harrison is the guest speaker this morning June 11th, 2017 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Psalms 40:14; Genesis 40:14; Acts 16:24-25; Isaiah 40:31; Isaiah 30:18 Notes: - Wait on the Lord in times of disappointment and discouragement. - God can be trusted no matter what we face. - Here are some reasons to wait on the Lord: 1). The Lord is with you while you are waiting. Waiting forces you to the fact that you can do nothing without the Lord Jesus. Humble yourself under the hand of Jesus. 2). While we wait patiently on the Lord take this opportunity to watch His glory as He works in the lives of the people around you. Stay close to Jesus while you wait. Share the things that God has done for you in your life.. 3). While waiting on Jesus, sing hymns, pray and give praises to Him. Jesus will break the darkness while you are in a dark place. - While you are waiting just ask yourself how you can serve Jesus during this time. - Do not be idle while waiting. - Get your focus off of what you are waiting for and focus on Jesus. - God's intent is to show you and extend His grace through Jesus in your life.
170611-0830-Jan Harrison - Worth the Wait
2017-06-11-0830 Jan Harrison is the guest speaker this morning June 11th, 2017 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Psalms 40:14; Genesis 40:14; Acts 16:24-25; Isaiah 40:31; Isaiah 30:18 Notes: - Wait on the Lord in times of disappointment and discouragement. - God can be trusted no matter what we face. - Here are some reasons to wait on the Lord: 1). The Lord is with you while you are waiting. Waiting forces you to the fact that you can do nothing without the Lord Jesus. Humble yourself under the hand of Jesus. 2). While we wait patiently on the Lord take this opportunity to watch His glory as He works in the lives of the people around you. Stay close to Jesus while you wait. Share the things that God has done for you in your life.. 3). While waiting on Jesus, sing hymns, pray and give praises to Him. Jesus will break the darkness while you are in a dark place. - While you are waiting just ask yourself how you can serve Jesus during this time. - Do not be idle while waiting. - Get your focus off of what you are waiting for and focus on Jesus. - God's intent is to show you and extend His grace through Jesus in your life.
170604-1030-Dr. Paul Conn - We're Not Jesus
2017-06-04-1030 Dr. Paul Conn is the guest speaker this morning June 4th, 2017 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 6:1-13 Notes: - Many miracles happened in the Bible. - Do we really believe in miracles? - When we accept God, we know miracles really happen. - One of the miracles in the Bible is when Jesus fed 5 thousand men with 5 small barley loaves and 2 small fish and had left overs. - There were 4 kinds of people in his story. - Which one are we: - 1) Jesus – We are not Jesus. He is responsible for this story. - 2) Crowd – Many were following Jesus for the wrong reason. - 3) Disciples – They didn't know what the next step was but are the people God depends on. - 4) The Little Boy – This is us, didn't have much to give to Jesus but gave it all. - Bring your gifts and yourself to Jesus. Let Jesus be Jesus.
170604-0830-Dr. Paul Conn - We're Not Jesus
2017-06-04-0830 Dr. Paul Conn is the guest speaker this morning June 4th, 2017 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 6:1-13 Notes: - Many miracles happened in the Bible. - Do we really believe in miracles? - When we accept God, we know miracles really happen. - One of the miracles in the Bible is when Jesus fed 5 thousand men with 5 small barley loaves and 2 small fish and had left overs. - There were 4 kinds of people in his story. - Which one are we: - 1) Jesus – We are not Jesus. He is responsible for this story. - 2) Crowd – Many were following Jesus for the wrong reason. - 3) Disciples – They didn't know what the next step was but are the people God depends on. - 4) The Little Boy – This is us, didn't have much to give to Jesus but gave it all. - Bring your gifts and yourself to Jesus. Let Jesus be Jesus.
170528-1030-Loran Livingston - Leaning
2017-05-28-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, May 28th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Romans 8:28-33; Hebrews 11:21 Notes: - The elect of God have been chosen, called, predestined, and glorified. - God has chosen a messed up people. - The elect of God is dysfunctional but through it all, God's hands are on you. - God will bless you in spite of trouble. - God will take care of you. - We are blessed people because we have been blessed by God. - Lean on the faithfulness of God.
170528-0830-Loran Livingston - Leaning
2017-05-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, May 28th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Romans 8:28-33; Hebrews 11:21 Notes: - The elect of God have been chosen, called, predestined, and glorified. - God has chosen a messed up people. - The elect of God is dysfunctional but through it all, God's hands are on you. - God will bless you in spite of trouble. - God will take care of you. - We are blessed people because we have been blessed by God. - Lean on the faithfulness of God.
170521-1030-Loran Livingston - High and Dry
2017-05-21-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, May 21st, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: John 6: 44 & 65; Matthews 11:27-28; Romans 8:27-32 Notes: - In our lives there is a dryness and emptiness; when nothing seems to be happening spiritual. - We are just going through the motion of going to church. - When going through a grief period in our lives, the devil says maybe you aren't saved at all. - We start to question ourselves. - These dry times cannot separate you from God. - These are times we walk by faith. Jesus is in control of all things. - We don't know God unless Jesus reveals Him. - No one can come to Jesus unless the Father, who sent Jesus, draws him. - Salvation is a gift from God. Don't be discouraged. All things work together for good to those who love God. - Jesus foreknew-justified and call those who were chosen. - Justified means God Himself has declared you not guilty. Forever we are justified by faith. - If God is for us then who can be against us. - God will never turn His back to us.
170521-0830-Loran Livingston - High and Dry
2017-05-21-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, May 21st, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: John 6: 44 & 65; Matthews 11:27-28; Romans 8:27-32 Notes: - In our lives there is a dryness and emptiness; when nothing seems to be happening spiritual. - We are just going through the motion of going to church. - When going through a grief period in our lives, the devil says maybe you aren't saved at all. - We start to question ourselves. - These dry times cannot separate you from God. - These are times we walk by faith. Jesus is in control of all things. - We don't know God unless Jesus reveals Him. - No one can come to Jesus unless the Father, who sent Jesus, draws him. - Salvation is a gift from God. Don't be discouraged. All things work together for good to those who love God. - Jesus foreknew-justified and call those who were chosen. - Justified means God Himself has declared you not guilty. Forever we are justified by faith. - If God is for us then who can be against us. - God will never turn His back to us.
170514-1030-Loran Livingston - Celebrating 40 Years
2017-05-14-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, May 14th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. This is a special service with some video highlights of the last 40 years at Central. Scripture: n/a Notes: - Loran and Sandra Livingston have been leading Central Church for the past 40 years
170514-0830-Loran Livingston - Celebrating 40 Years
2017-05-14-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, May 14th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. This is a special service with some video highlights of the last 40 years at Central. Scripture: n/a Notes: - Loran and Sandra Livingston have been leading Central Church for the past 40 years
170507-1030-Loran Livingston - Question? He Answers!
2017-05-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, May 7th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Pastor Lee Claypoole closes the service. Scripture: Samuel 30:4-6; Psalms 73: 25-26, 42 Notes: - A bad place to be is not having friends, family or prayer partners to call. - The Lord God can strengthen you. - How can you strengthen God in your life? - Remember what God has already done in your life. - Bring it to mind or recall when your life was worse and get over it. - There is no way out but God's way. - He is our strength. - Our hope is in God. - Give Him the praise.
170507-0830-Loran Livingston - Question? He Answers!
2017-05-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, May 7th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Pastor Lee Claypoole closes the service. Scripture: Samuel 30:4-6; Psalms 73: 25-26, 42 Notes: - A bad place to be is not having friends, family or prayer partners to call. - The Lord God can strengthen you. - How can you strengthen God in your life? - Remember what God has already done in your life. - Bring it to mind or recall when your life was worse and get over it. - There is no way out but God's way. - He is our strength. - Our hope is in God. - Give Him the praise.
170430-1030-Loran Livingston - God's Got This
2017-04-30-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, April 30th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Micah 7:7-10 Notes: - To all fighters: Stand Down. - The battle is the Lord's. - Isn't the name of Jesus all we need? - The devil is doing his best to kill, steal and destroy. - God's got this. - Your struggled may be on your shoulders but you are in God's arms. - When you fall; you will rise. Satan can't rejoice over you when you are down because Jesus is there to pick you up. - When you are in darkness the Lord will be your light. - Jesus is pleading your case every day to God. - Jesus just talking it over with His Father and praying for you. - Come boldly to the throne in time of need. - When we are in a dark place, Satan asks, "Where is your God". - Your answer is that God is in you. - God is taking care of every situation. - He will fight your battle. Bless the Lord every day.
170430-0830-Loran Livingston - God's Got This
2017-04-30-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, April 30th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Micah 7:7-10 Notes: - To all fighters: Stand Down. - The battle is the Lord's. - Isn't the name of Jesus all we need? - The devil is doing his best to kill, steal and destroy. - God's got this. - Your struggled may be on your shoulders but you are in God's arms. - When you fall; you will rise. Satan can't rejoice over you when you are down because Jesus is there to pick you up. - When you are in darkness the Lord will be your light. - Jesus is pleading your case every day to God. - Jesus just talking it over with His Father and praying for you. - Come boldly to the throne in time of need. - When we are in a dark place, Satan asks, "Where is your God". - Your answer is that God is in you. - God is taking care of every situation. - He will fight your battle. Bless the Lord every day.
170423-1030-Loran Livingston - It's Not About You
2017-04-23-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, April 23th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Romans 5:6-11; John 6:28-30 Notes: - While we were sinners, Christ died for us. - There are 3 things that Pastor hears a lot. - (1) I don't pray enough - (2) I need to do more for God. - (3) Am I a disappointment to God. - When Jesus saved us as a sinner, He knew we would fall. - We are God's handy work. - We are a disappointment to ourselves. - We do self-measurements and it is not possible for us to come up with the right answer. - Don't quit. Serve the Lord everyday regardless of the way you feel. - The requirement that God wants from us is to please Him. - Believe Him God does not want us to look for a sign or proof. - Just trust in the Lord and walk by faith. - Learn to enjoy Jesus.
170423-0830-Loran Livingston - It's Not About You
2017-04-23-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, April 23th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Romans 5:6-11; John 6:28-30 Notes: - While we were sinners, Christ died for us. - There are 3 things that Pastor hears a lot. - (1) I don't pray enough - (2) I need to do more for God. - (3) Am I a disappointment to God. - When Jesus saved us as a sinner, He knew we would fall. - We are God's handy work. - We are a disappointment to ourselves. - We do self-measurements and it is not possible for us to come up with the right answer. - Don't quit. Serve the Lord everyday regardless of the way you feel. - The requirement that God wants from us is to please Him. - Believe Him God does not want us to look for a sign or proof. - Just trust in the Lord and walk by faith. - Learn to enjoy Jesus.
170416-1030-Loran Livingston - Raised and Changed
2017-04-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, April 16th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: 1st Corinthians 15:50-52, 37-38; Revelation 21:1-5; 2nd Peter 3:10-13 Notes: - Jesus sat up, got up and walked out of the tomb and He is alive today. - His resurrection guarantees those who believe in Jesus will be raised when He comes back. - There will be no flesh and blood when we get to Heaven. - We will have a spiritual body. - Be steadfast and work for the Lord. Your labor is not in vain. - Don't be discouraged. Don't be moved by what you see. - When the world is done, there is coming a new world. - No more sin, guilt, shame and you will not have the same thoughts. - Former things are passed away. Jesus is coming soon. - Stop messing around. We do not know what God has in store for those who love Him.
170416-0830-Loran Livingston - Raised and Changed
2017-04-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, April 16th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: 1st Corinthians 15:50-52, 37-38; Revelation 21:1-5; 2nd Peter 3:10-13 Notes: - Jesus sat up, got up and walked out of the tomb and He is alive today. - His resurrection guarantees those who believe in Jesus will be raised when He comes back. - There will be no flesh and blood when we get to Heaven. - We will have a spiritual body. - Be steadfast and work for the Lord. Your labor is not in vain. - Don't be discouraged. Don't be moved by what you see. - When the world is done, there is coming a new world. - No more sin, guilt, shame and you will not have the same thoughts. - Former things are passed away. Jesus is coming soon. - Stop messing around. We do not know what God has in store for those who love Him.
170409-1030-Loran Livingston - Let's Eat
2017-04-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, April 9th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Luke 24:28-34; 1st John 1:1-4; 1st John 3:18-21; 1st John 4:17-19 Notes: - When we have communion with the Lord and with each other, we put everything aside and remember we are one family. - God loves His children. - God is not Gentile or Jew but a Spirit. - Many of His children are filled with rebellion. - They are sorry and repent but they do it again. - Communion is fellowship with God. Jesus loved to fellowship. - You will never know who you are until you know who you are in Christ. - For the sake of fellowship with Jesus; repent. - Invite Jesus so you can see the glory already put inside of you. - Don't let a sin keep you from fellowship with Jesus. - Have boldness in the Day of Judgement. Be sure.
170409-0830-Loran Livingston - Let's Eat
2017-04-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, April 9th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Luke 24:28-34; 1st John 1:1-4; 1st John 3:18-21; 1st John 4:17-19 Notes: - When we have communion with the Lord and with each other, we put everything aside and remember we are one family. - God loves His children. - God is not Gentile or Jew but a Spirit. - Many of His children are filled with rebellion. - They are sorry and repent but they do it again. - Communion is fellowship with God. Jesus loved to fellowship. - You will never know who you are until you know who you are in Christ. - For the sake of fellowship with Jesus; repent. - Invite Jesus so you can see the glory already put inside of you. - Don't let a sin keep you from fellowship with Jesus. - Have boldness in the Day of Judgement. Be sure.
170326-1030-Loran Livingston - Kicking the Cactus
2017-03-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, March 26th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:14; Hebrews 6; Philippines 2: 12-13 Notes: - Quit asking questions. - What if what is happening to you right now is not an external attack but an internal work of God? - It is something God is going to glorify Himself through you. - Prayer changes things not you. - Worship God in holy fear. - Why would you stand there and kick a cactus? - You are only hurting yourself. - You are fighting the battle that you are not going to win. - God has already done it because He is God. - Salvation is the most wonderful thing that has happened to you but God has more for you than you can imagine. - Trust God. God is the finisher in you. - Goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days in your life.
170326-0830-Loran Livingston - Kicking the Cactus
2017-03-26-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, March 26th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:14; Hebrews 6; Philippines 2: 12-13 Notes: - Quit asking questions. - What if what is happening to you right now is not an external attack but an internal work of God? - It is something God is going to glorify Himself through you. - Prayer changes things not you. - Worship God in holy fear. - Why would you stand there and kick a cactus? - You are only hurting yourself. - You are fighting the battle that you are not going to win. - God has already done it because He is God. - Salvation is the most wonderful thing that has happened to you but God has more for you than you can imagine. - Trust God. God is the finisher in you. - Goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days in your life.
170319-1030-Loran Livingston - Down in Egypt
2017-03-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, March 19th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Genesis 46:2-4 Notes: - What God has planned for you is down. - It will turn out for God's glory. - God has designed it for you. - Taking you somewhere you didn't have in mind. - Do not be afraid. - Nothing can separate us from the love of God. - God will surely bring you up again. - God knows more about your life than you do. - God expects you to obey Him. - If God is for you then who can be against you. - Where you are is not permanent. - When you give up, you throw the towel in. - When you surrender God will not bring it up again. - Down there God will make you great. He will instruct you. - God is our shield and he will protect us.
170319-0830-Loran Livingston - Down in Egypt
2017-03-19-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, March 19th, 2017 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Genesis 46:2-4 Notes: - What God has planned for you is down. - It will turn out for God's glory. - God has designed it for you. - Taking you somewhere you didn't have in mind. - Do not be afraid. - Nothing can separate us from the love of God. - God will surely bring you up again. - God knows more about your life than you do. - God expects you to obey Him. - If God is for you then who can be against you. - Where you are is not permanent. - When you give up, you throw the towel in. - When you surrender God will not bring it up again. - Down there God will make you great. He will instruct you. - God is our shield and he will protect us.
170312-1030-Loran Livingston - God Looks Deeper
2017-03-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, March 12th, 2017 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Judges 6:11-16; Proverbs 3:5-6 Notes: - God sees us not like we see ourselves. - Our flesh encounters a daily attack. - We ask God what we have done wrong and if He has forsaken us. - Being saved is confusion. - We are in warfare every day. - Faith is God when He does not answer our prayers the way we want Him to. - God is going to do what He wants to do and when He wants to. - He is forming us to be like Jesus. - Pray to Jesus that we believe but help our unbelief in times of trials. - God sees something in us. - He is looking at His work inside of you; not your feelings. - God will be with you when you feel nothing.