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2012-05-06-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 6th 2012 in the 8:30 service.Scripture: Psalm 112:4; I Timothy 6:14-15; II Peter 1:19; Isaiah 55:10-11; 58:8; Malachi 4:2; Micah 7:8Topic: DepressionNotes:- Story of person talking to pastor about depression- Pastor in deepest, darkest hole of depression... in a hole.- If you’ve never been through it you cannot identify.- The Bible is full of words that identify with the things we are going through- When in a hole, be kind and compassionate and gracious.- When you are where you can’t, that is where you can do the most for God- There is an appointed time... Jesus will appear and lift you above the shadows- Immerse yourself in the Bible until the day dawns. You can’t read without praying- You’ve got to grow out of the valley- When God speaks, nothing can stop His word- God is sovereign; He does what he wants to do and it is righteous- I’m in the hole but He is down here with me- When I’m down, I’m not staying down- Your biggest enemy can be how you feel

2012-04-29-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 29th 2012 in the 6:00 service.Scripture: Luke 19:1-10Topic: ChangeNotes:- Why a sycamore tree? Every word is important... Egyptian sycamore has a fruit that, at a certain stage, is pierced by a wasp and pollinated. The fruit then releases a fluid and becomes sweet and edible. Without the piercing the fruit is worthless.- The fruit represented what was about to happen to Zacheus: Jesus came and pierced his hard heart with the truth so out of his life could come a testimony of saving grace- We are all hard until Jesus pierces us- You feel that stinging and it feels like the life is running out of you...

2012-04-29-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 29th 2012 in the 10:30 service.Scripture: I Samuel 22:1-2; 30:1-6; Luke 10:17-21; 9:55-56; Isaiah 55:3Topic: SufferingNotes:- How does God treat people He really loves?- David finds himself hunted, living in a cave, joined by all who were in distress- You will be removed from comfort, from where you think you are serving God. All you think you’ve done for Him seems forgotten, but it’ll be God that does it to you- The things that excite us and those that excite God are miles apart- Don’t rejoice in your ability but in that He did it for you when you least deserved it- God put David in this situation not to teach him faith, but seasoned faith- God doesn’t use arrogant faith. Seasoned faith doesn’t have to stomp and yell and proclaim but is a quiet, determined confidence that what God promised He will do- Christian television and arrogant faith; youthful faith is independent faith- Any faith that is not seasoned is presumptuous faith- Jesus did not come to destroy men’s lives but to save them- God let David go live with the enemy; He may let other go live with the enemy, but He doesn’t leave them there- We turn people out, write them off... let God be God- David was left with nobody but God; our strength must come from God. - Sure mercies (what He did for David, He’ll do for me)

2012-04-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 29th 2012 in the 8:30 service.Scripture: I Samuel 22:1-2; 30:1-6; Luke 10:17-21; 9:55-56; Isaiah 55:3Topic: SufferingNotes:- How does God treat people He really loves?- David finds himself hunted, living in a cave, joined by all who were in distress- You will be removed from comfort, from where you think you are serving God. All you think you’ve done for Him seems forgotten, but it’ll be God that does it to you- The things that excite us and those that excite God are miles apart- Don’t rejoice in your ability but in that He did it for you when you least deserved it- God put David in this situation not to teach him faith, but seasoned faith- God doesn’t use arrogant faith. Seasoned faith doesn’t have to stomp and yell and proclaim but is a quiet, determined confidence that what God promised He will do- Christian television and arrogant faith; youthful faith is independent faith- Any faith that is not seasoned is presumptuous faith- Jesus did not come to destroy men’s lives but to save them- God let David go live with the enemy; He may let other go live with the enemy, but He doesn’t leave them there- We turn people out, write them off... let God be God- David was left with nobody but God; our strength must come from God. - Sure mercies (what He did for David, He’ll do for me)

2012-04-22-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 22nd 2012 in the 6:00 service.Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14; 6:1Topic: ServanthoodNotes:- Story: meeting couple... wife from Trinidad at dermatologist, husband at car dealer- People think that serving and pleasing God is always praying, reading, quoting scripture, etc. and that people interrupt- When people get between us and God, we’ve missed the whole point of serving God- At salvation you come out of the darkness and gain citizenship in the kingdom of light and freedom- The law of sin and death is irrelevant in your life as a believer- Stand in the liberty but not as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve- The law is fulfilled in this: love your neighbor as yourself- People are an opportunity for you to fulfill His law- If any man is caught (up) in trespass, restore him- You do not know where your children will end up or what they will do- He doesn’t just heal sick bodies, He heals broken lives- Never trust your flesh; temptation will return; you need to be in a flock with a shepherd

2012-04-22-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 22nd 2012 in the 10:30 service.Scripture: Romans 4:17-18; 5:2; 6; 7:18-25; 8:1-3Topic: GraceNotes:- Jesus knows what you’re going through; He understands the weakness of our flesh- Jesus does not see you the way you see you; He sees the completed project- No man has an excuse or is exempt from the judgement of God, but if we have the faith of Abraham (He said it, I believe it) then we are justified and made righteous- When we’re saved it is as though we never sinned; we will never have to give account for our sin but we must wrangle with the power of sin while on this earth- Live right, love people and lead them- People need encouragement, a friend

2012-04-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 22nd 2012 in the 8:30 service.Scripture: Romans 4:17-18; 5:2; 6; 7:18-25; 8:1-3Topic: GraceNotes:- Jesus knows what you’re going through; He understands the weakness of our flesh- Jesus does not see you the way you see you; He sees the completed project- No man has an excuse or is exempt from the judgement of God, but if we have the faith of Abraham (He said it, I believe it) then we are justified and made righteous- When we’re saved it is as though we never sinned; we will never have to give account for our sin but we must wrangle with the power of sin while on this earth- Live right, love people and lead them- People need encouragement, a friend

2012-04-15-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 15th 2012 in the 6:00 service. Several testimonies are shared also.Scripture: Galatians 6:1Topic: Testimony and PrayerNotes:- Aaron & Andrea Beane- Rick & Anne Cammer

2012-04-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 15th 2012 in the 10:30 service.Scripture: Psalm 86:1-5, 15; Galatians 5:19-21; II Corinthians 5:18-21Topic: CompassionNotes:- Jesus was not angry. The only thing that upset Him was religion getting in between people and God.- Jesus was broken and compassionate towards people living under the curse- I Christianity is not compassionate and broken about sin, we are not the church- If you’re angry at this world, you are not filled with Jesus- People are born in sin without a choice; it will be compassion to bring people to Jesus- People are weighed down with personal failure; God is good and ready to forgive- We talk about the good news, but all people hear is how bad they are- A holy God demands a holy life; if you could stop sinning you wouldn’t need a savior- God put our sins on Jesus that we may come to righteousness in Him- Still not what I ought to be; feel like I should be better... I don’t know who I am but I know who He is.- I’ll never get it right but my salvation is not contingent upon my strength and ability- Hope lies in the fact that He was God’s perfect gift and what He did was eternally sufficient; take your eyes off yourself and look at Jesus- Addiction... God still loves you and will help you.

2012-04-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 15th 2012 in the 8:30 service.Scripture: Psalm 86:1-5, 15; Galatians 5:19-21; II Corinthians 5:18-21 Topic: CompassionNotes:- Jesus was not angry. The only thing that upset Him was religion getting in between people and God.- Jesus was broken and compassionate towards people living under the curse- I Christianity is not compassionate and broken about sin, we are not the church- If you’re angry at this world, you are not filled with Jesus- People are born in sin without a choice; it will be compassion to bring people to Jesus- People are weighed down with personal failure; God is good and ready to forgive- We talk about the good news, but all people hear is how bad they are- A holy God demands a holy life; if you could stop sinning you wouldn’t need a savior- God put our sins on Jesus that we may come to righteousness in Him- Still not what I ought to be; feel like I should be better... I don’t know who I am but I know who He is.- I’ll never get it right but my salvation is not contingent upon my strength and ability- Hope lies in the fact that He was God’s perfect gift and what He did was eternally sufficient; take your eyes off yourself and look at Jesus- Addiction... God still loves you and will help you.

2012-04-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 8th 2012 in the 10:30 service.Scripture: Luke 24:1-8; Hebrews 2:14-15; Colossians 2:12-14; I Corinthians 15:45-58Topic: ResurrectionNotes:- After the resurrection, Jesus wanted people to know that it was completed. There is nothing to be disturbed about.- Any life surrendered to Christ is guaranteed to win.- Because He lives your enemy is already defeated- The most important thing you’ll ever have is a healthy body, a sound mind and a redeemed soul; one day you’ll get a brand new body- Because He lives sin is forgiven- It doesn’t matter what you believe but who you believe- Talking with an archeologist in Israel, an objective atheist... my faith is not in a geographical location but in Jesus; it’s about a relationship- If you know Christ, you are a saint- Your labor is not in vain; call on Jesus and He will shop up

2012-04-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 8th 2012 in the 8:30 service.Scripture: Luke 24:1-8; Hebrews 2:14-15; Colossians 2:12-14; I Corinthians 15:45-58Topic: ResurrectionNotes: - After the resurrection, Jesus wanted people to know that it was completed. There is nothing to be disturbed about.- Any life surrendered to Christ is guaranteed to win.- Because He lives your enemy is already defeated- The most important thing you’ll ever have is a healthy body, a sound mind and a redeemed soul; one day you’ll get a brand new body- Because He lives sin is forgiven- It doesn’t matter what you believe but who you believe- Talking with an archeologist in Israel, an objective atheist... my faith is not in a geographical location but in Jesus; it’s about a relationship- If you know Christ, you are a saint- Your labor is not in vain; call on Jesus and He will shop up

2012-04-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 1st 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: James 5:10-11; John 5:30; I Peter 4:19 Topic: Suffering Notes: - You will suffer but God has an planned end that is better than you can imagine- Job survived without a Bible, spiritual friends, a church, Christian music... he had nothing but the grace of God brought him through- You cannot figure God out; be careful passing judgement; your time is coming- We don’t know how to handle others problems; we rebuke, cast out, speak against something God has allowed- Worship, praise and pray... serve Him no matter what comes my way- At some point you’ll have a theological crisis: a conflict of what you’ve known and what you’re hearing from God (as Abraham when God told him to kill Isaac-Abraham trusted God)- God never contradicts Himself- Joseph honored God yet went to prison; Job obeyed yet lost everything- There are time I don’t have joy- God uses physical infirmity to mature me- God will take whatever He sees necessary and do in your life to work out self-confidence, arrogance of faith and build the brotherhood and edify the church

2012-04-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 1st 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: James 5:10-11; John 5:30; I Peter 4:19 Topic: Suffering Notes: - You will suffer but God has an planned end that is better than you can imagine - Job survived without a Bible, spiritual friends, a church, Christian music... he had nothing but the grace of God brought him through - You cannot figure God out; be careful passing judgement; your time is coming - We don’t know how to handle others problems; we rebuke, cast out, speak against something God has allowed - Worship, praise and pray... serve Him no matter what comes my way - At some point you’ll have a theological crisis: a conflict of what you’ve known and what you’re hearing from God (as Abraham when God told him to kill Isaac-Abraham trusted God) - God never contradicts Himself - Joseph honored God yet went to prison; Job obeyed yet lost everything - There are time I don’t have joy - God uses physical infirmity to mature me - God will take whatever He sees necessary and do in your life to work out self-confidence, arrogance of faith and build the brotherhood and edify the church

2012-03-25-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 25th 2012 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Isaiah 30:18; 55:10-11 Topic: Waiting on God Notes:

2012-03-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 25th 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-18; Psalm 34:19; 106:13; Hosea 4:6 Topic: Waiting on God Notes:

2012-03-25-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 25th 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-18; Psalm 34:19; 106:13; Hosea 4:6 Topic: Waiting on God Notes:

2012-03-18-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 18th, 2012 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: II Timothy 1:7-12 Topic: Hope Notes:

2012-03-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 18th 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: II Peter 3:17-18 Topic: False Teaching Notes:

2012-03-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 18th 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: II Peter 3:17-18 Topic: False Teaching Notes:

2012-03-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 11th 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Psalm 139:17-18 Topic: Notes:- People need help, not to be scolded and condemned; I know what I am and He has forgiven me and made me what He is- He accepted me just as I am and has begun working on me- We forget to consider human emotion in our walk with people and with God- Do you believe God can help you... has His mind on you?- Often we have a wrong image of God... as employer (works), coach (performance), drill instructor, teacher, discontented spouse... the only image you need to have of God is that of a Father, not only loving but involved- Don’t rejoice because devils are subject; rejoice that your name is written in heaven- Right wing conservatives, pro-life activists are some of the most dangerous people- We are not to be angry with the world but broken hearted; He wants to see people come to the knowledge of the truth- God is not angry with you, will not dig up your past; He will forgive all our sin

2012-03-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 11th 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Psalm 139:17-18 Topic: Notes:- People need help, not to be scolded and condemned; I know what I am and He has forgiven me and made me what He is- He accepted me just as I am and has begun working on me- We forget to consider human emotion in our walk with people and with God- Do you believe God can help you... has His mind on you?- Often we have a wrong image of God... as employer (works), coach (performance), drill instructor, teacher, discontented spouse... the only image you need to have of God is that of a Father, not only loving but involved- Don’t rejoice because devils are subject; rejoice that your name is written in heaven- Right wing conservatives, pro-life activists are some of the most dangerous people- We are not to be angry with the world but broken hearted; He wants to see people come to the knowledge of the truth- God is not angry with you, will not dig up your past; He will forgive all our sin

2012-03-04-1800 Jason York, Central's youth pastor, delivers the message this evening March 4th, 2012Scripture Ref: John 8:1-11; 14:3-6; Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 9:17; Isaiah 55; Jeremiah 29:11Topic: HopeNotes:- Story of granddad teaching Caleb difficult pool shots... Caleb saw what he did not- The Berlin Airlift (Stalin). There is always another option- Woman caught in adultery. Religious leaders gave 2 options... Jesus provided another way- Disciples in the midst of storm sure of impending death... we find ourselves in the storm where there seems to be no way out- Demon possessed boy disciples could not help... Jesus cast demon out- Jesus is the way to the Father... there is nothing He cannot provide a way for- It is personal to Jesus (story of Jesus standing with Jacob when sick and scared)- Jesus walked through the storm without first calming it.

2012-03-04-0830 Pastor Evan Albertyn is the speaker this morning March 4th 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Mark 8:22-30; I Corinthians 13:12; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 12:2 Topic: God the Father Notes:- Pharisees asked Jesus for a sign-He declined- Progressive healing of the blind, perhaps to build his faith or to show that the method and means does not matter to Him...- We are the middle of our interaction with Jesus- God always finishes what He starts- Am I ever going to get to the place that I see clearly- God can be depended on (story of sharing M&Ms with son), He will not ask for anything from you that He cannot replenish- Life is found IN Him; it doesn’t just come from Him- He is more than the sum of the parts, more than the gifts He gives- Our joy, not His, is affected by our dependence on Him- He is more than a healer or a giver of good things- If anyone opens the door and invites Him in He will enter into relationship; in Him you may have life- Who is He to you? The Way, Truth and Life?

2012-03-04-0830 Pastor Evan Albertyn is the speaker this morning March 4th 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Mark 8:22-30; I Corinthians 13:12; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 12:2 Topic: God the Father Notes:- Pharisees asked Jesus for a sign-He declined- Progressive healing of the blind, perhaps to build his faith or to show that the method and means does not matter to Him...- We are the middle of our interaction with Jesus- God always finishes what He starts- Am I ever going to get to the place that I see clearly- God can be depended on (story of sharing M&Ms with son), He will not ask for anything from you that He cannot replenish- Life is found IN Him; it doesn’t just come from Him- He is more than the sum of the parts, more than the gifts He gives- Our joy, not His, is affected by our dependence on Him- He is more than a healer or a giver of good things- If anyone opens the door and invites Him in He will enter into relationship; in Him you may have life- Who is He to you? The Way, Truth and Life?

2012-02-26-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 26th, 2012 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14 Topic: Notes:

2012-02-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 26th 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Mark 1:12-13; Hebrews 1; 13:1-2; Psalm 34 Topic: Notes:

2012-02-26-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 26th 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Mark 1:12-13; Hebrews 1; 13:1-2; Psalm 34 Topic: Notes:

2012-02-19-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 19th, 2012 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Psalm 139:17-18; John 13:7 Topic: Fear Notes:- Sometimes we are afraid... not necessarily due to unbelief or doubt; we are human and things happen and we get afraid- Fear can paralyze us- We may know that our(earthly) father loved though he didn’t have time for the details... we begin to think God saved us but left us to work everything else out...- There is not one thing God does not know and care about in your life- I am always on my father’s mind; everything is under His feet

2012-02-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 19th 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 1:1-5; 17:21-23 Topic: Focus Notes:- Fads in the church: back masking (to prove Satan is in the music industry), angels (Charles & Francis claimed Gabriel set up headquarters in their home), y2k, cursed items in your home (devil can’t live in my home-sanctified by believers within)- Focus to be on Jesus; am I into something that distracts me, in spiritual ignorance- In Him are hidden all treasures; so simple a child can understand- Do I have to choose between Jesus and fun, interests, hobbies... no. He chose me and I am in Him. We do everything together.- Christ walks with you even through weaknesses and sin- Will not get to place we do not sin, but to the place that when we do we turn back to Him in repentance; it does no good to make resolutions- God is better than you’ve been taught; get your mind off you

2012-02-19-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 19th 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 1:1-5; 17:21-23 Topic: Focus Notes:- Fads in the church: back masking (to prove Satan is in the music industry), angels (Charles & Francis claimed Gabriel set up headquarters in their home), y2k, cursed items in your home (devil can’t live in my home-sanctified by believers within)- Focus to be on Jesus; am I into something that distracts me, in spiritual ignorance- In Him are hidden all treasures; so simple a child can understand- Do I have to choose between Jesus and fun, interests, hobbies... no. He chose me and I am in Him. We do everything together.- Christ walks with you even through weaknesses and sin- Will not get to place we do not sin, but to the place that when we do we turn back to Him in repentance; it does no good to make resolutions- God is better than you’ve been taught; get your mind off you

2012-02-15-1900 Dan Martin & Noel Bouche are the speakers for 7:00 Wednesday evening February 15th, 2012. This is the 5th and final presentation in the series for Pure Religion that will run for the past several Wednesday evenings. The next few Wednesday evenings will be group discussions on the various topics presented in the last five Wednesday evening sessions. These group discussions will NOT be included on this site.Scripture Ref: Topic: SexualityNotes:

2012-02-12-1030 Pastor Greg Baker is the speaker this morning February 12th, 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, 21, 25; Genesis 2:8, 15; 3:1-3, 15, 21; Revelation 2:1-7 Topic: Love Notes:- The full comprehension of love is only possible by those who know Jesus- Adam in the garden put in the role of leadership/headship- The kindness of God gave everything to them except the fruit from one tree- A man leaving father and mother... is not physical or relational but positional. The welfare of the wife becomes the man’s priority. One man, one woman forever- Eve’s conversation with the serpent... listened to a voice to doubt the goodness of God- Adam blamed Eve (and God); Eve blamed serpent... story of planting Christmas tree without a root ball. We need to take responsibility for our own actions- There are consequences to sin but Jesus gave us hope- The sacrifice of an animal to cover man; Jesus’ sacrifice to cover sin- The life outside of Eden is not the life God intended for us- Eden was not destroyed; eternal life is to be restored- Eve means “giver of life”- There is power in the Spirit. Spirit filled people sing, are thankful, submit and love others more than themselves- Christ loves us, wants our love and for everything we do to be motivated by love

2012-02-12-0830 Pastor Greg Baker is the speaker this morning February 12th, 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, 21, 25; Genesis 2:8, 15; 3:1-3, 15, 21; Revelation 2:1-7 Topic: Love Notes:- The full comprehension of love is only possible by those who know Jesus- Adam in the garden put in the role of leadership/headship- The kindness of God gave everything to them except the fruit from one tree- A man leaving father and mother... is not physical or relational but positional. The welfare of the wife becomes the man’s priority. One man, one woman forever- Eve’s conversation with the serpent... listened to a voice to doubt the goodness of God- Adam blamed Eve (and God); Eve blamed serpent... story of planting Christmas tree without a root ball. We need to take responsibility for our own actions- There are consequences to sin but Jesus gave us hope- The sacrifice of an animal to cover man; Jesus’ sacrifice to cover sin- The life outside of Eden is not the life God intended for us- Eden was not destroyed; eternal life is to be restored- Eve means “giver of life”- There is power in the Spirit. Spirit filled people sing, are thankful, submit and love others more than themselves- Christ loves us, wants our love and for everything we do to be motivated by love

2012-02-08-1900 noel Bouche is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening February 8th, 2012. This is the 4th in a series for Pure Religion that will run for the next several Wednesday evenings.Scripture Ref: Topic: SexualityNotes:

2012-02-05-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 5th, 2012 in the 6:00 service. Communion service. Scripture: John 6:6 Topic: Hope Notes:- God already knows what He’s going to do; not waiting for you to pray, fast, or quote His word back to Him- He already decided the outcome; is waiting for your reaction- You can cry, fret and fear and it won’t change anything but your health- God already has victory; He will not hand you a defeat

2012-02-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 5th 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Revelation 3:20; Mark 15:38; Hebrews 13:8 Topic: Jesus the Son Notes:- When we get to a simple understanding of who Jesus is instead of focusing on all He’s done, we can have a better relationship with Him- If anyone opens the door to Him, He will come- He removed the barrier (tore the veil) that separated us; He wants to fellowship- Religion separates us from Jesus; story of student missing chapel, getting demerit- Mormons, Muslims, etc. in bondage rather than discipline- Serve the Lord with gladness, not out of bondage; He came to serve me- Religion tries to stitch the curtain back together; Satan founded religion- Before you get into Bible study, deep prayer... let’s eat; stop trying to impress- Jesus loved and cared for people closely, not repulsed by- Repentance is not beating oneself down... I’m sorry and go on; taking up cross is not self-hatred; humility is not self-loathing; brokenness not a deflated existence- You won’t let Him in because the house is dirty; example of organizing closet- Don’t let the mess keep you from opening the door; the mess doesn’t bother Him

2012-02-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 5th 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Revelation 3:20; Mark 15:38; Hebrews 13:8 Topic: Jesus the Son Notes:- When we get to a simple understanding of who Jesus is instead of focusing on all He’s done, we can have a better relationship with Him- If anyone opens the door to Him, He will come- He removed the barrier (tore the veil) that separated us; He wants to fellowship- Religion separates us from Jesus; story of student missing chapel, getting demerit- Mormons, Muslims, etc. in bondage rather than discipline- Serve the Lord with gladness, not out of bondage; He came to serve me- Religion tries to stitch the curtain back together; Satan founded religion- Before you get into Bible study, deep prayer... let’s eat; stop trying to impress- Jesus loved and cared for people closely, not repulsed by- Repentance is not beating oneself down... I’m sorry and go on; taking up cross is not self-hatred; humility is not self-loathing; brokenness not a deflated existence- You won’t let Him in because the house is dirty; example of organizing closet- Don’t let the mess keep you from opening the door; the mess doesn’t bother Him

2012-02-01-1900 Dan Martin is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening February 1st, 2012. This is the 3rd in a series for Pure Religion that will run for the next several Wednesday evenings.Scripture Ref: Topic: SexualityNotes:

2012-01-29-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 29th, 2012 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: I Peter 5:6-9 Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes:- Pornography in the church; families falling apart- Our enemy is not flesh and blood but people are being used; spirit of lust taking over- No conviction anymore. We think “He’ll forgive” instead of fighting the good fight- The Church is intact; the blood of Jesus still has the power- Take up your cross and fight in the power of the Holy Spirit- The devil highlights the negative but Jesus is still greater- The difference in surrendering and giving up; surrender to Jesus and cast your cares...- Wake up. Kids are inquisitive. Your kids may be good but still have the sin nature- Make the decision... this home is a holy place. Be vigilant- The adversary is roaming, seeking someone he may devour... week, tired, sick...- Depression is a sickness. Sin messed up the whole body- We’re guilty of having our own revival while looking down on others- The Devil can only work where he has permission- Stay on your knees, in the Bible and in fellowship- Resist the devil in the faith (in Jesus); Jesus has given you all you need

2012-01-29-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 29th 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Romans 10:1; Matthew 24:9Topic: Jewish PeopleNotes:- Everyone sees and listens through a filter: political, cultural, religious...- What’s going on in the Middle East is an impossible, unsolvable issue- The tide is turning against Israel but they are still in God’s hand- The Church and Israel are two different entities: Israel is the wife of God and the Church is the bride of Christ- Replacement theology is wrong; we’re grafted in, included but have not replaced- Look at things through the holy scriptures- Israel condemned by U.N. We tell them to restrain themselves...- Israel is an unholy nation, but we’re looking at the call of God on the people- Terrorism doesn’t discriminate. Islamist thinking is from hell- The church must love the world to witness to it but we are not of it.- A nation that does not support Israel will go down- Islam want western civilization destroyed- Don’t forget law enforcement and the military who fight to protect us and freedom- Antichrist is coming, tribulation, and Israel will be saved. We will return with Jesus to rule reign- It is sin to turn our backs on a nation that needs help.

2012-01-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 29th 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Romans 10:1; Matthew 24:9 Topic: Jewish PeopleNotes:- Everyone sees and listens through a filter: political, cultural, religious...- What’s going on in the Middle East is an impossible, unsolvable issue- The tide is turning against Israel but they are still in God’s hand- The Church and Israel are two different entities: Israel is the wife of God and the Church is the bride of Christ- Replacement theology is wrong; we’re grafted in, included but have not replaced- Look at things through the holy scriptures- Israel condemned by U.N. We tell them to restrain themselves...- Israel is an unholy nation, but we’re looking at the call of God on the people- Terrorism doesn’t discriminate. Islamist thinking is from hell- The church must love the world to witness to it but we are not of it.- A nation that does not support Israel will go down- Islam want western civilization destroyed- Don’t forget law enforcement and the military who fight to protect us and freedom- Antichrist is coming, tribulation, and Israel will be saved. We will return with Jesus to rule reign- It is sin to turn our backs on a nation that needs help.

2012-01-25-1900 Rick Schatz is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening january 25th, 2012. This is the 2nd in a series for Pure Religion that will run for the next several Wednesday evenings.Scripture Ref: Topic: SexualityNotes:

2012-01-22-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 22nd, 2012 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: II Timothy 1:6-7 Topic: FearNotes:- Sometimes you have to stir things up in your own life or fear will enter- We are to tell people the gospel then make disciples- Christians are afraid they will fail God or someone else... fear going to hell... so they play it safe...- If you’re afraid God won’t keep you then you have more faith in your own ability- There will be some casualties but live aggressively- No enemy is bigger than Jesus inside of me- The spirit of fear will cause you to over prepare- Soldiers behind enemy lines, given only what is needed- We become heavy laden with knowledge, answers... we have it all planned out- We get more upset by cursing and smoking than the world going to hell, injustices- We are close minded, self-centered; the spirit of God will take you where it is dark and dangerous

2012-01-22-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 22nd 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 2:1-11 Topic: Jesus the Son Notes:- Christians are most boring people sometimes... afraid something worldly will happen- Piano tuning... same thing over and over- People followed Jesus because there was something exciting and unique- There’s not enough Jesus in our Christianity- “Text message from heaven”... a dead message with no personality- The Jews had a hard time accepting Jesus as God; we struggle seeing Him as a man- What if He’s not like anything you’ve been taught- Water into wine at wedding feast...- Some say it wasn’t like wine of today: you’re missing the point, more churchy than spiritual, you’d rather defend personal conviction than let scripture speak for itself- Jesus comes to add a new dimension to things we’re supposed to be enjoying- Jesus is not who you thought He was; didn’t die so you could barely get into heaven but so you could march into the gates with His victory- You don’t gradually get saved; at that moment you get all of God- Ask Him and you will see His glory

2012-01-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 22nd 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 2:1-11 Topic: Jesus the Son Notes:- Christians are most boring people sometimes... afraid something worldly will happen- Piano tuning... same thing over and over- People followed Jesus because there was something exciting and unique- There’s not enough Jesus in our Christianity- “Text message from heaven”... a dead message with no personality- The Jews had a hard time accepting Jesus as God; we struggle seeing Him as a man- What if He’s not like anything you’ve been taught- Water into wine at wedding feast...- Some say it wasn’t like wine of today: you’re missing the point, more churchy than spiritual, you’d rather defend personal conviction than let scripture speak for itself- Jesus comes to add a new dimension to things we’re supposed to be enjoying- Jesus is not who you thought He was; didn’t die so you could barely get into heaven but so you could march into the gates with His victory- You don’t gradually get saved; at that moment you get all of God- Ask Him and you will see His glory

2012-01-18-1900 Rick Schatz is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening january 18th, 2012. This begins a series for Pure Religion that will run for the next several Wednesday evenings.Scripture Ref: Topic: SexualityNotes:

2012-01-15-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 15th, 2012 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Acts 14:19-23 Topic: Endurance Notes:- We are not supposed to be a monotonous people; life is a ferris wheel- Paul was stoned and left for dead and the disciples gathered around him... this is why you should go to church... you cannot fight the devil alone- The enemy tries to isolate you then persuades others that you are the enemy- The Devil does not have authority; he is limited by God- The more you seek God, the more a threat you are to darkness; you will be chased, attacked, accused- Rejoice. Your reward in heaven is great; sometimes you must encourage yourself- Jesus is my inheritance; all of His children get all He has- You’ll spend your life fighting; don’t get weary in well doing- I die to myself to give to my children; we die so Jesus will be evident to others- Your labor in the Lord is not in vain- Story about guy repelled into swamps with a knife and rope to survive a week... if you want to live bad enough you use what you’ve got.

2012-01-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 15th 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 14:8; Luke 17:5 Topic: Obedience Notes:- Hardheadedness/shortsightedness of the apostles... always asking for more proof- People are looking for some experience beyond Jesus... there is nothing else- Faith is obedience; obedience proves faith, brings blessing- If you don’t follow in His footsteps, you don’t have faith- Christianity is a matter of knowing Jesus and obeying what He told us to do- The fruit of the spirit is not individual fruits but one fruit with many attributes- If you lack one part of the fruit then you lack them all- We like to apply only parts of God’s Word but we must take all of Jesus and all of the Scripture to walk in obedience- We mistake excitement for acceptance because we feel good (in church)- People walking in sin but acting like Christians; there is a reason we live in defeat- When divorce is common in the pulpit we have lost our authority to condemn the gay community- God set boundaries for our own safety, benefit, blessing- We compartmentalize sin; sin built you this way but He made a way out- God is with you wherever you are; God was with Joseph in prison, falsely accused

2012-01-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 15th 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 14:8; Luke 17:5 Topic: Obedience Notes:- Hardheadedness/shortsightedness of the apostles... always asking for more proof- People are looking for some experience beyond Jesus... there is nothing else- Faith is obedience; obedience proves faith, brings blessing- If you don’t follow in His footsteps, you don’t have faith- Christianity is a matter of knowing Jesus and obeying what He told us to do- The fruit of the spirit is not individual fruits but one fruit with many attributes- If you lack one part of the fruit then you lack them all- We like to apply only parts of God’s Word but we must take all of Jesus and all of the Scripture to walk in obedience- We mistake excitement for acceptance because we feel good (in church)- People walking in sin but acting like Christians; there is a reason we live in defeat- When divorce is common in the pulpit we have lost our authority to condemn the gay community- God set boundaries for our own safety, benefit, blessing- We compartmentalize sin; sin built you this way but He made a way out- God is with you wherever you are; God was with Joseph in prison, falsely accused