Central Church

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

2012-01-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 8th 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 10:10; Deuteronomy 30:19; 2 Peter 1:5-6 Topic: Choices/Decisions Notes:- The enemies objective is to steal from you, to destroy and to kill, to take the life out of your faith and put fear in your heart- Jesus came that we may have life more abundantly; your life can be better- I can make decisions; I have a will, mind, understanding; my decisions will determine how I will feel and what kind of fruit I will harvest- You can choose to believe in God and walk in faith or to be afraid and doubt- You choose to forgive, to be happy, overcoming pride, rebellion, hard heartedness- I am responsible for the condition I’m in right now- God’s children are not victims... I’m only a victim of my own choice- I’m here because I didn’t pray or because I did...- A lion has to fight flies all day long. It’s part of being alive- People pray for rain but don’t like mud- Things may be getting worse but it’s not over yet- Be careful what you choose, who you choose to marry or go into business with- Add to your faith self-control and perseverance- Stick with it till you get there... postage stamp Christians- Chinese bamboo: first four years seemingly little growth, then in five weeks grows 90’.- Everything you do for His name counts.

2012-01-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 8th 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 10:10; Deuteronomy 30:19; 2 Peter 1:5-6 Topic: Choices/Decisions Notes:- The enemies objective is to steal from you, to destroy and to kill, to take the life out of your faith and put fear in your heart- Jesus came that we may have life more abundantly; your life can be better- I can make decisions; I have a will, mind, understanding; my decisions will determine how I will feel and what kind of fruit I will harvest- You can choose to believe in God and walk in faith or to be afraid and doubt- You choose to forgive, to be happy, overcoming pride, rebellion, hard heartedness- I am responsible for the condition I’m in right now- God’s children are not victims... I’m only a victim of my own choice- I’m here because I didn’t pray or because I did...- A lion has to fight flies all day long. It’s part of being alive- People pray for rain but don’t like mud- Things may be getting worse but it’s not over yet- Be careful what you choose, who you choose to marry or go into business with- Add to your faith self-control and perseverance- Stick with it till you get there... postage stamp Christians- Chinese bamboo: first four years seemingly little growth, then in five weeks grows 90’.- Everything you do for His name counts.

2012-01-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 1st 2012 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 9:12-17 Topic: Brokeness Notes:- Feeding of the 5000; Jesus took the boy’s fish and loaves, blessed, broke and multiplied it- God owns it all to begin with; He will take from us, bless us and break us...- If we are blessed we will be broken; there is no multiplying without breaking- We are not here for ourselves but as part of the family of God- Singers, preachers... know when they are good. God will break them so they can become a vessel to be used- Nothing turns out the way you thought it would but God will take care of you- During the process people question and compare themselves to others... we fail to see God’s hand in it- God’s ways, plans and timing are different for everybody- What are you carrying into 2012?- Photo of military official standing in porta jon, wearing Santa hat and holding gun... Christians living in a porta jon collecting dung (what does not benefit)- Happy about Christmas, fighting the good fight, standing in a porta jon- Are you tired of dragging dung around? It isolates you, makes you miserable

2012-01-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 1st 2012 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 9:12-17 Topic: Brokeness Notes:- Feeding of the 5000; Jesus took the boy’s fish and loaves, blessed, broke and multiplied it- God owns it all to begin with; He will take from us, bless us and break us...- If we are blessed we will be broken; there is no multiplying without breaking- We are not here for ourselves but as part of the family of God- Singers, preachers... know when they are good. God will break them so they can become a vessel to be used- Nothing turns out the way you thought it would but God will take care of you- During the process people question and compare themselves to others... we fail to see God’s hand in it- God’s ways, plans and timing are different for everybody- What are you carrying into 2012?- Photo of military official standing in porta jon, wearing Santa hat and holding gun... Christians living in a porta jon collecting dung (what does not benefit)- Happy about Christmas, fighting the good fight, standing in a porta jon- Are you tired of dragging dung around? It isolates you, makes you miserable

2011-12-18-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 18th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Topic: Endurance Notes:- Whack-a-mole: life is like one big game, you realize you’ll never hit every mole, strategy to not look at any one mole...- Many are the afflictions... when they pop up, stand and know Jesus can handle it- 2011 the worst year ever... overwhelmed by the problems people face... Jesus is coming; I want the is world to cause me heartache so I’ll want to leave- Sometimes it seems like prayer doesn’t work...- Simeon trusted God and was devoted; what will you do while you are waiting?- You can become confused, bitter, angry; you may feel like a failure- Mary, while she waited for the birth of Jesus... John leapt in Elizabeth’s womb- God shows mercy to those who fear Him- While you are waiting do the right thing, be nice to people, do something spiritual- You’ve been here frequently but will not be permanently- Rejoice in hope; it is going to get better- Give to the needs of the saints

2011-12-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 18th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25; Isaiah 7:14; 43:1-3; Luke 2:25; Hebrews 13:5-6 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- We should be enjoying our salvation- God is doing a work in your life you cannot comprehend- Praying for the elderly; things become more difficult, have to play it safe, health is failing, the enemy reminds them of missed opportunities, they feel left out...- Young women desperate to have children, people dealing with death of loved ones, people out of work, those with cancer, parents watching children slip further away, caregivers...- God is with you; trust and He will show you how faithful He is; Jesus will get the glory for what He has helped me endure- Simeon spent his whole life waiting for the answer, a consolation for Israel- When it seems like it’s never going to happen it will come in a way you never thought- When I walked away from the Lord, then turned around, He was right there with me

2011-12-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 18th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25; Isaiah 7:14; 43:1-3; Luke 2:25; Hebrews 13:5-6 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- We should be enjoying our salvation- God is doing a work in your life you cannot comprehend- Praying for the elderly; things become more difficult, have to play it safe, health is failing, the enemy reminds them of missed opportunities, they feel left out...- Young women desperate to have children, people dealing with death of loved ones, people out of work, those with cancer, parents watching children slip further away, caregivers...- God is with you; trust and He will show you how faithful He is; Jesus will get the glory for what He has helped me endure- Simeon spent his whole life waiting for the answer, a consolation for Israel- When it seems like it’s never going to happen it will come in a way you never thought- When I walked away from the Lord, then turned around, He was right there with me

2011-12-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 11th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75; Luke 22:31-34; Romans 7:24 Topic: Endurance Notes:- Crisis changes us into what God wants us to be, not for ourselves but for others- We will face things we do not like that do come from God- Catalytic converter metaphor; crisis acts as a catalyst to convert poisons in your life into something that will help your brother- The more you suffer, the more compassion you will have for the suffering- When crisis converts you, it will rid you of competition, arrogance...- Peter denied, then wept bitterly at the realization of what he was really about- We become battle weary, we go back and forth; Paul wrestled to do good...- After battle a man has a surge of testosterone, makes him do stupid, dangerous things- After a spiritual battle it is dangerous to let you guard down; you have a sense of arrogance, are tired, make bad decisions you may regret the rest of your life- Without the catalyst of a crisis we let our guards down and end up weeping bitterly- But Jesus didn’t give up on Peter; He already knew he would deny Him

2011-12-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 11th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75; Luke 22:31-34; Romans 7:24 Topic: Endurance Notes:- Crisis changes us into what God wants us to be, not for ourselves but for others- We will face things we do not like that do come from God- Catalytic converter metaphor; crisis acts as a catalyst to convert poisons in your life into something that will help your brother- The more you suffer, the more compassion you will have for the suffering- When crisis converts you, it will rid you of competition, arrogance...- Peter denied, then wept bitterly at the realization of what he was really about- We become battle weary, we go back and forth; Paul wrestled to do good...- After battle a man has a surge of testosterone, makes him do stupid, dangerous things- After a spiritual battle it is dangerous to let you guard down; you have a sense of arrogance, are tired, make bad decisions you may regret the rest of your life- Without the catalyst of a crisis we let our guards down and end up weeping bitterly- But Jesus didn’t give up on Peter; He already knew he would deny Him

2011-12-04-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 4th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Luke 19; John 9:1, 6, 21 Topic: Evangelism Notes:- We should be obsessed with telling people about Jesus- Christmas is about God coming to where we are to seek and save the lost- The only place there is no hope is hell- When something isn’t right we want to blame someone; don’t blame, trust God- Sometimes God lets things happen so he can turn it around for His glory- Jesus healed blind man on the Sabbath; the people did not rejoice but took him to the Pharisees... religious rule more important than the miracle or the person- Have we dismissed people trying to protect our church and identity... have we dismissed people because they didn’t change, understand, or bear fruit immediately?- We have to be so trusting that we become vulnerable in order to accept people; soul winning will cost you something- Director of recovery center in Florida... one man pursued him until he turned to God- Christianity is about going after people

2011-12-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 4th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 10:10; Luke 9:51-56; I Corinthians 13:1-8 Topic: Purpose Notes:- Whatever you’re facing now is temporary and should not steal your joy- Jesus has victory over every earthly problem.- Part of the abundant life is contentment- Either He is in control or He isn’t- Nothing on earth is permanent except your relationship with God- When you try to change things, even through prayer, nothing works... until you ask God to change you (reference to Della in staff meeting)- My business is to see God in everything and to love people- We think everyone should do it like we do, act as we do... Jesus didn’t call us to decide who should live or die, or who is saved or lost, but to tell of the love of God- Jesus did not come to condemn but to save- Love is a decision, not a feeling... the most powerful thing in the world- Story of nephew on drugs, on the street... be willing to go after somebody when everyone else has given up- Love never gives up

2011-12-04-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 4th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 10:10; Luke 9:51-56; I Corinthians 13:1-8 Topic: Purpose Notes:- Whatever you’re facing now is temporary and should not steal your joy- Jesus has victory over every earthly problem.- Part of the abundant life is contentment- Either He is in control or He isn’t- Nothing on earth is permanent except your relationship with God- When you try to change things, even through prayer, nothing works... until you ask God to change you (reference to Della in staff meeting)- My business is to see God in everything and to love people- We think everyone should do it like we do, act as we do... Jesus didn’t call us to decide who should live or die, or who is saved or lost, but to tell of the love of God- Jesus did not come to condemn but to save- Love is a decision, not a feeling... the most powerful thing in the world- Story of nephew on drugs, on the street... be willing to go after somebody when everyone else has given up- Love never gives up

2011-11-27-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 27th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28 Topic: Hope Notes: - The lost are not won by doctrine, but by love- Nobles family- Every family has drama- A woman cried out to Jesus for mercy; Jesus ignored her to see disciples’ reaction... they said send her away- The world feels your prejudice, knows whether or not you care- We have resentment, a holier than thou attitude towards those not like us- People cannot get out of the messes they’ve created- Botello family... caregivers... nothing drains you like taking care of family- There is no greater tragedy than to lose a child- Sandra taking care of parents...- Those you’re taking care of often don’t even realize what you do... don’t thank you- There is a blessing for you

2011-11-27-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 27th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Timothy 6:17; Habakkuk 3:17-19 Topic: Suffering Notes: - God doesn't want us to be so isolated we don't enjoy anything - God did not put us here to improve the world but to invite people out of the world an into the kingdom - Christian activism is not the call of the church; we are to be a light, not enforcer - Habakkuk asks "Why don't you answer my prayers" and "Are you not in control of everything?" - Your answer is at the appointed time. Trust Him and you will find He does answer and is in charge of everything - If you trust God you will see it come to pass - Your situation has nothing to do with your relationship to God - We're supposed to be happy because we are His children; rejoice in the Lord - If you call yourself a Christian, your life ought to be an enjoyable life - Hog hunting in Alabama... man almost died from tick bite - Your home is in more danger from a termite than a tornado - Satan uses ticks and termites, small things that will grow... like bitterness - Christian suffering is a process that brings us closer to Christ - No one gets away with anything

2011-11-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 27th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Timothy 6:17; Habakkuk 3:17-19 Topic: Suffering Notes: - God doesn't want us to be so isolated we don't enjoy anything - God did not put us here to improve the world but to invite people out of the world an into the kingdom - Christian activism is not the call of the church; we are to be a light, not enforcer - Habakkuk asks "Why don't you answer my prayers" and "Are you not in control of everything?" - Your answer is at the appointed time. Trust Him and you will find He does answer and is in charge of everything - If you trust God you will see it come to pass - Your situation has nothing to do with your relationship to God - We're supposed to be happy because we are His children; rejoice in the Lord - If you call yourself a Christian, your life ought to be an enjoyable life - Hog hunting in Alabama... man almost died from tick bite - Your home is in more danger from a termite than a tornado - Satan uses ticks and termites, small things that will grow... like bitterness - Christian suffering is a process that brings us closer to Christ - No one gets away with anything

2011-11-20-1800 Pastor Tony Arnet, Central's children's pastor, is the speaker this evening November 20th, 2011 in the 6:00 PM service. Scripture: James 1:27 Topic: Grace Notes:- We’ve made grace superficial- Mephibosheth at 5 yrs. old found his father and grandfather had died- David made king, asks God what can I do to honor you? Seeks someone from the house of Saul to honor... finds Mephibosheth at age 17, shows grace to him- Accept God’s grace and give it away- Pure religion is to look after those in need, care for yourself and one another- Conviction will either make you a better person or bring you down

2011-11-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 20th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 Topic: Salvation Notes:- Jesus invited to Simon’s (a Pharisee) house, set up to be humiliated- Woman with alabaster jar, weeping because of the way Jesus was being treated... washed and anointed Jesus, breaking the rules by being there, touching a man, and by letting down her hair- Jesus forgave her sins. She was willing to humiliate herself to say to Him “all I want is you; I give all of me to you.”- If you don’t think you were that bad to start with then you won’t be that committed- Realize He did it, you can’t raise yourself and you won’t hold anything back- Jesus doesn’t care what you’ve done; Jesus became the savior of the woman who had nowhere else to go

2011-11-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 20th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 Topic: Salvation Notes:- Jesus invited to Simon’s (a Pharisee) house, set up to be humiliated- Woman with alabaster jar, weeping because of the way Jesus was being treated... washed and anointed Jesus, breaking the rules by being there, touching a man, and by letting down her hair- Jesus forgave her sins. She was willing to humiliate herself to say to Him “all I want is you; I give all of me to you.”- If you don’t think you were that bad to start with then you won’t be that committed- Realize He did it, you can’t raise yourself and you won’t hold anything back- Jesus doesn’t care what you’ve done; Jesus became the savior of the woman who had nowhere else to go

2011-11-13-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 13th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Luke 13:10-13 Topic: Spiritual Warfare Notes:- When the enemy comes in, like a flood the spirit of the Lord will raise up...- We have the mindset of holding ground instead of taking ground- We are already victorious- Woman bound up with the spirit of infirmity for 18 years. Something demonic had taken hold in her life- When wrapped up in spiritual bandage you cannot raise yourself up- When Jesus speaks, people are set free

2011-11-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 13th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 14:24-33; Hebrews 8:8-9 Topic: Faith Notes:- Jesus walking on water in storm; Peter walked out to meet Him- If you only accept the logical you will never see Jesus- Nothing pleases God except your faith in Him- Miracles happen all the time; it’s not only the fantastic things- What God did for Israel: chose Abraham, lead people into Egypt, 70 grew to 2 million who became slaves... God took them by the hand and led them out- He took us by the hand and led us out. Had to be dragged out of Egypt, but thank God He did it.- Lot... God would not send destruction till he was out- If He leads you out He can lift you up- Disciples saw Jesus on the water and were troubled, cried out in fear- Peter walked out with eyes on Jesus; when your eyes are on Jesus you don’t see anything else- Peter was distracted by the winds and took his eyes off Jesus, feared filled the void of faith and he began to sink- After every spiritual victory there is a sinking- We ought to go to church to get strong- If Peter had stayed in the boat he wouldn’t have a testimony

2011-11-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 13th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 14:24-33; Hebrews 8:8-9 Topic: Faith Notes:- Jesus walking on water in storm; Peter walked out to meet Him- If you only accept the logical you will never see Jesus- Nothing pleases God except your faith in Him- Miracles happen all the time; it’s not only the fantastic things- What God did for Israel: chose Abraham, lead people into Egypt, 70 grew to 2 million who became slaves... God took them by the hand and led them out- He took us by the hand and led us out. Had to be dragged out of Egypt, but thank God He did it.- Lot... God would not send destruction till he was out- If He leads you out He can lift you up- Disciples saw Jesus on the water and were troubled, cried out in fear- Peter walked out with eyes on Jesus; when your eyes are on Jesus you don’t see anything else- Peter was distracted by the winds and took his eyes off Jesus, feared filled the void of faith and he began to sink- After every spiritual victory there is a sinking- We ought to go to church to get strong- If Peter had stayed in the boat he wouldn’t have a testimony

2011-11-06-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 6th, 2011 in the 6:00 service along with Porter Speakman and various others who went on recent missions trips.. Scripture: Topic: Missions Notes:- Synopsis of 2011 teams- Testimonies: Dennis Livingston-West Bank, Lee Scott-Kenya