Central Church

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

2011-11-06-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 6th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Mark 5:25-34; 6:53-56; Psalm 36:7; 91:1-4; 57:1; Mark 6:53-56; Matthew 14:34-36; Malachi 4:2 Topic: Faith Notes: - The woman with the issue of blood, desperate to touch His clothes; she knew the scriptures... healing in His wings, the garment’s fringe- There was no miracle working power in the cloth but in the son of righteousness- An unclean woman touched a rabbi: 2 Jewish laws broken yet He healed her- She was healed because of her faith; she believed in the authority of Jesus- She was made whole; body, soul and spirit.- Faith is trust in God; only employed when the situation looks impossible- You’re not chasing Jesus; He already knows you and your condition. Ask, believe and receive

2011-11-06-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 6th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Mark 5:25-34; 6:53-56; Psalm 36:7; 91:1-4; 57:1; Mark 6:53-56; Matthew 14:34-36; Malachi 4:2 Topic: Faith Notes: - The woman with the issue of blood, desperate to touch His clothes; she knew the scriptures... healing in His wings, the garment’s fringe- There was no miracle working power in the cloth but in the son of righteousness- An unclean woman touched a rabbi: 2 Jewish laws broken yet He healed her- She was healed because of her faith; she believed in the authority of Jesus- She was made whole; body, soul and spirit.- Faith is trust in God; only employed when the situation looks impossible- You’re not chasing Jesus; He already knows you and your condition. Ask, believe and receive.

2011-10-30-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 30th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15 Topic: Sin Notes:- There is no quick fix; we are saved immediately but the rest of our lives we walk by faith, dealing with life, our own shortcomings, emotional distress, relationships...- Don’t believe in deliverance ministries- Living for Jesus is the Holy Spirit working stuff out of you every day- We try to deal with symptoms instead of the root cause- Even Christians can have a root of bitterness... social, racial, relational, personal...- People expect some supernatural miracle but God expects us to deal with it on our knees and in His word- You can have a root of bitterness and not realize it (others can see it)... you become accustomed, this spiritual cancer destroys the real you- The love of God is supposed to be shed abroad in our hearts... to live and love life...

2011-10-30-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 30th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Acts 27:18-20, 22; Psalm 71:5-6 Topic: Hope Notes:- The storm has tried to steal your heart, joy, faith; take your heart back- Tempest tossed: doubt, fear, anger, misunderstanding, confusion, weariness... throwing stuff overboard trying to do what they could to survive... all hope gone- We try to do it with our own hands- The God who watched as you were born has held you up and is upholding you now- As long as you have hope, you have faith- God is going to master this storm in your life

2011-10-30-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 30th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Acts 27:18-20, 22; Psalm 71:5-6 Topic: Hope Notes:- The storm has tried to steal your heart, joy, faith; take your heart back- Tempest tossed: doubt, fear, anger, misunderstanding, confusion, weariness... throwing stuff overboard trying to do what they could to survive... all hope gone- We try to do it with our own hands- The God who watched as you were born has held you up and is upholding you now- As long as you have hope, you have faith- God is going to master this storm in your life

2011-10-23-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 23rd, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: I Timothy 1:12: Acts9:16: II Corinthians 4:7-12; II Timothy 4:5 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- God has put every one of us in a ministry- God has chosen us to suffer for Him- What did Paul glory in? ...the outpouring of the Spirit when he was tested.- God will enable you because people are watching- Bad times are coming for America; this is not a time for complacency- The kingdom of heaven is a kingdom of peace- The nominal churches of America are totally ineffective now; it won’t be the church that will change the atheist or Muslim; it will be the suffering Christian- Max Helms in hospital with wife... there to pray and encourage suffering people- When you prepare by gazing then when the time comes you are able to continue...

2011-10-23-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 23rd 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: II Corinthians 3:14; 4:1 I John 3:2-3 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- Ministry referring to gazing at something; gazing upon Jesus- When one believes, a veil is removed; he is free from death, condemnation, etc.- Ministry can be preaching, prison, parenting, etc.- The only obsession we should have is Jesus- I look through a glass darkly, but I trust- When all you do is work you feel bound; stay in the presence of God and be free- We’ll never be free from temptation but that doesn’t make one a sinner- On the day of Pentecost they weren’t begging but waiting- We are changed by what obsesses us; our character is influenced by what has hold of our hearts; what we go after is what we become- Politics keep you agitated and tense

2011-10-23-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 23rd 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: II Corinthians 3:14; 4:1 I John 3:2-3 Topic: Faithfulness Notes: - Ministry referring to gazing at something; gazing upon Jesus- When one believes, a veil is removed; he is free from death, condemnation, etc.- Ministry can be preaching, prison, parenting, etc.- The only obsession we should have is Jesus- I look through a glass darkly, but I trust- When all you do is work you feel bound; stay in the presence of God and be free- We’ll never be free from temptation but that doesn’t make one a sinner- On the day of Pentecost they weren’t begging but waiting- We are changed by what obsesses us; our character is influenced by what has hold of our hearts; what we go after is what we become- Politics keep you agitated and tense

2011-10-16-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 16th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Acts 13:2-3; Isaiah 58:1-14 Topic: Fasting Notes: - Books on fasting... if you fast then don’t make a big deal about it- Christianity turned into an industry; sacred turned into merchandise- How arrogant of a human being to try to change God’s mind- Fasting has become a tool to strong-arm God to move in our direction- Biblical fasting is to find out what it is God wants you to do- Preachers today are demanding-certain car, hotel, kinds of water... picked up and escorted, not to be bothered by anybody- God wants you to live a balanced, moral, Christian, dedicated, spirit filled life... at times God may move on you to fast to humble your soul, not to get power- God won’t honor what you do if you don’t have a relationship with your family- Obey God, love one another, help those who cannot help themselves- When you do what he tells you to do then you shall call and the Lord will answer- Live right, tell the truth, love the Lord, love your wife & family, pray, do the right thing and you will be healthy

2011-10-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 16th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 8:1-11 Topic: Forgiveness Notes: - Woman caught in adultery; the sin of the religious leaders-used her to trap Jesus- Every person is a creation of God; Jesus died for all; double standard in society- Jesus spent the night praying; prayer enables us to handle any situation- Sadducees questioned Jesus about marriage in heaven and paying taxes- 3 things on the line: life of the woman, teachings of Jesus on compassion and the law of Moses- Don’t try to box Him in; Jesus forgave her though she had not sought Him or repented; He is a better God than you think He is- There will be people in heaven you didn’t expect- We want immediate proof of salvation; we expect more than God expects- She asked for nothing but He gave everything- It takes time for a seed to produce... a process from seed to fruit; nothing or no one bears fruit all the time; it is seasonal- Last Supper: disciples disappointed because things had not worked out like they thought they would - Forgiveness came first, now we don’t have to sin- He’s not finished with your situation yet

2011-10-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 16th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 8:1-11 Topic: Forgiveness Notes: - Woman caught in adultery; the sin of the religious leaders-used her to trap Jesus- Every person is a creation of God; Jesus died for all; double standard in society- Jesus spent the night praying; prayer enables us to handle any situation- Sadducees questioned Jesus about marriage in heaven and paying taxes- 3 things on the line: life of the woman, teachings of Jesus on compassion and the law of Moses- Don’t try to box Him in; Jesus forgave her though she had not sought Him or repented; He is a better God than you think He is- There will be people in heaven you didn’t expect- We want immediate proof of salvation; we expect more than God expects- She asked for nothing but He gave everything- It takes time for a seed to produce... a process from seed to fruit; nothing or no one bears fruit all the time; it is seasonal- Last Supper: disciples disappointed because things had not worked out like they thought they would - Forgiveness came first, now we don’t have to sin- He’s not finished with your situation yet

2011-10-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 9th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11; Colossians 2:10; Romans 6:4; 10:4; John 5:24; I John 3:14; II Corinthians 5:17 Topic: Salvation Notes: - You are complete in Him the moment you are saved- You show you are saved because you can rest in His finished work- The Father sees Jesus in me; I’m not acting like Jesus... Jesus is acting through me- It is not our business to evaluate others or even ourselves... it doesn’t matter how I feel or what I’m going through- In Christ... I am a new creation, complete... passed from death to life- Denominations will lead you to works and insecurity- If you believe on the name of the Son of God you will be born again- When we realize that all we are is in Christ, we can enter that rest- Everything God said I had to do, Jesus did for me- No sin will make it into heaven, so what makes me qualified? He took my sin.- Every requirement, every need is met in Jesus- Go after righteousness and righteousness will guide your life and peace and joy...- Tithing is not biblical... giving is. Tithing is O.T. law... God loves a cheerful giver.- Give and it shall be given... could be money, health, peace....- If you do those things that please Jesus, your life will turn around

2011-10-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 9th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11; Colossians 2:10; Romans 6:4; 10:4; John 5:24; I John 3:14; II Corinthians 5:17 Topic: Salvation Notes: - You are complete in Him the moment you are saved- You show you are saved because you can rest in His finished work- The Father sees Jesus in me; I’m not acting like Jesus... Jesus is acting through me- It is not our business to evaluate others or even ourselves... it doesn’t matter how I feel or what I’m going through- In Christ... I am a new creation, complete... passed from death to life- Denominations will lead you to works and insecurity- If you believe on the name of the Son of God you will be born again- When we realize that all we are is in Christ, we can enter that rest- Everything God said I had to do, Jesus did for me- No sin will make it into heaven, so what makes me qualified? He took my sin.- Every requirement, every need is met in Jesus- Go after righteousness and righteousness will guide your life and peace and joy...- Tithing is not biblical... giving is. Tithing is O.T. law... God loves a cheerful giver.- Give and it shall be given... could be money, health, peace....- If you do those things that please Jesus, your life will turn around

2011-10-02-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 2nd, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Lamentations 3:55-57; Psalm 40:1-5 Topic: Home Notes: - You don’t measure a hospital by its health but by its help; the church is a hospital- People are in the pit needing answers- God hears when you call; don’t be afraid- Pit: miry clay-quicksand you cannot get out of yourself. Also where human refuse is thrown... prophets were thrown into.- When God hears you cry out to Him from the pit, He lifts you up and gives you a new song. The pit is a prerequisite for a new song.- God is not looking at your shortcomings or failures- God has a good plan in spite of what you’ve done; there is nothing God cannot do

2011-10-02-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 2nd 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Acts 17:31, 24-28; Psalm 139:15-16; II Corinthians 5:1-4; Romans 8 Topic: Sovereignty of God Notes: - Story of old missionary couple returning home... “We’re not home yet.”- There is a book, you have an assignment and an appointment- God has appointed a time for you to leave this world; your days are numbered- Your life written in God’s book; God has several books... deeds, redeemed, book of life- God has no needs and can meet your every need; God gives life, breath...- There is nothing God is not in control of; all He does is for His own glory- We feel trapped in our lifestyle, even guilty for but this is our assignment- You will never feel complete & fulfilled until you are with Jesus- Creation is under a curse... groaning & sighing...- He gave you the power to meet somebody’s need and to love the world He died for- We have become the temple of the living God- Abraham was looking for the city of God; John saw the new Jerusalem- Stop being enchanted by things right now... not looking forward to leaving, trapped in the staying

2011-10-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 2nd 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Acts 17:31, 24-28; Psalm 139:15-16; II Corinthians 5:1-4; Romans 8 Topic: Sovereignty of God Notes: - Story of old missionary couple returning home... “We’re not home yet.”- There is a book, you have an assignment and an appointment- God has appointed a time for you to leave this world; your days are numbered- Your life written in God’s book; God has several books... deeds, redeemed, book of life- God has no needs and can meet your every need; God gives life, breath...- There is nothing God is not in control of; all He does is for His own glory- We feel trapped in our lifestyle, even guilty for but this is our assignment- You will never feel complete & fulfilled until you are with Jesus- Creation is under a curse... groaning & sighing...- He gave you the power to meet somebody’s need and to love the world He died for- We have become the temple of the living God- Abraham was looking for the city of God; John saw the new Jerusalem- Stop being enchanted by things right now... not looking forward to leaving, trapped in the staying

2011-09-25-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 25th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: I Corinthians 15:57 Topic: Prayer Notes: - We already have victory in Christ- When you pray it’s not as fishing, hoping God will hear... use another scripture or come back later and try again...- A victorious person is already assured that God hears and answers prayer- We’re not trying to pray through; we’re already in the throne room- God already knows what you’ll pray and has the answer on the way- Who He sees in secret He will reward in public- God loves to hear you pray- When He does answer it will be for His own pleasure- God will not fail or disappoint you- Prayer is not a waste of time; prayer is an act of faith- When we pray according to His will, He will; pray from a standpoint of victory

2011-09-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 25th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Acts 20:24; Galatians 1:6-8; 5:7; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; Micah 6:8 Topic: Focus Notes: - If your cause is not Jesus alone then you have lost your focus- Something will arise to snatch our attention away from Jesus- Your faith is not supposed to be complicated-you’ve lost focus- Happiness is in the grace of God alone; you’re missing the joy of the journey- People get bent out of shape over current events, gays, liberals...- People don’t want what you have; Jesus gives peace and joy- Don’t be satisfied with a little- When first saved there was only one book that mattered; I wanted Jesus, was praying and reading, not looking for another rally or seminar- Christian authors don’t agree with one another- We substitute study for prayer- Authors write but have no experience with people- Most scholars are deficient in prayer; knowledge puffs up, love builds up- It doesn’t really matter when Jesus is coming back: live right and love God- Know Him not so I can prove a point but to live in the power of the resurrection

2011-09-25-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 25th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Acts 20:24; Galatians 1:6-8; 5:7; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; Micah 6:8 Topic: Focus Notes: - If your cause is not Jesus alone then you have lost your focus- Something will arise to snatch our attention away from Jesus- Your faith is not supposed to be complicated-you’ve lost focus- Happiness is in the grace of God alone; you’re missing the joy of the journey- People get bent out of shape over current events, gays, liberals...- People don’t want what you have; Jesus gives peace and joy- Don’t be satisfied with a little- When first saved there was only one book that mattered; I wanted Jesus, was praying and reading, not looking for another rally or seminar- Christian authors don’t agree with one another- We substitute study for prayer- Authors write but have no experience with people- Most scholars are deficient in prayer; knowledge puffs up, love builds up- It doesn’t really matter when Jesus is coming back: live right and love God- Know Him not so I can prove a point but to live in the power of the resurrection

2011-09-18-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 18th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-20; 64:4-5; John 11:15 Topic: Waiting on God Notes: - God will never adjust His timing to your life or prayer- Prayer is not to get God to do something but to allow Him to do something in you- Wait for Him as He waits to bless you- “water of affliction” and “bread of adversity” to make you depend on God- God waits till we’re at the end of the road with nowhere to go- God waits but is never late- As long as your prayers have a deadline they are fleshly prayers- Waiting room of doctor’s office... just because you made an appointment doesn’t mean you’ll be seen when you think you will- God acts for the one who waits for Him- You will never understand the ways of God- God does everything according to His own will- Surrender, trust God; you’ll have to turn off the TV, make some sacrifices

2011-09-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 18th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Romans 2:11, 28-29; 9:6-7; Acts 10:34-35; James 2:1-9; Matthew 25:35-46 Topic: Evangelism Notes: - God shows no favoritism; whoever calls on His name is accepted- Our calling is to preach the gospel, make disciples; if you do not share Jesus then you do not have the Holy Ghost- We are not to love one group more than another; we cannot choose who to give the gospel to; anybody who needs my help is my neighbor- Jonah hated the Ninevites; God’s love is not up to you- The Jews felt they were the chosen of God and would not associate with anyone else- Unbelieving Israel hurting believing Arabs; I don’t have to support an unrighteous nation: nations and governments are called to support Israel, not individuals- When you are chosen you proclaim the light, obey and serve God (apostles)- You must be born again; not a Jew who is outwardly but inwardly- Margaret Gaines excerpt on rebuilding the temple- Serbs, in the name of Christianity, murdering Bosnians who never heard the gospel- People so happy about Jesus but disinterested in people without Jesus...

2011-09-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 18th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Romans 2:11, 28-29; 9:6-7; Acts 10:34-35; James 2:1-9; Matthew 25:35-46 Topic: Evangelism Notes: - God shows no favoritism; whoever calls on His name is accepted- Our calling is to preach the gospel, make disciples; if you do not share Jesus then you do not have the Holy Ghost- We are not to love one group more than another; we cannot choose who to give the gospel to; anybody who needs my help is my neighbor- Jonah hated the Ninevites; God’s love is not up to you- The Jews felt they were the chosen of God and would not associate with anyone else- Unbelieving Israel hurting believing Arabs; I don’t have to support an unrighteous nation: nations and governments are called to support Israel, not individuals- When you are chosen you proclaim the light, obey and serve God (apostles)- You must be born again; not a Jew who is outwardly but inwardly- Margaret Gaines excerpt on rebuilding the temple- Serbs, in the name of Christianity, murdering Bosnians who never heard the gospel- People so happy about Jesus but disinterested in people without Jesus...

2011-09-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 11th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Genesis 6:5-12, 22; Matthew 24:36-39; Hebrews 11:7’ I John 3:1-3; Romans 1:18 Topic: Obedience Notes: - We are living in days just like those of Noah; these are signs of the times but nobody knows the day or hour; live as it could happen at any moment- We ought to be in church, ministry, the Word, prayer; don’t get loose or comfortable- Godly fear is lacking in the church today- Noah prepared, built and preached. Preparation is constant.- We get used to disobedience then can’t figure why we can’t get a prayer through- We must be obedient; stay in preparation.- Obedience condemns the world, not in a hateful, self-righteous way (Christians at the gay pride parade). That’s not Jesus.- You can’t hide being a Christian in the world; living right exposes sin.- Christians have mixed into scripture philosophy, religion, evolution... faith(s)... there is only one body, one spirit, one faith. Everything else is religion or cult- Without Jesus you will die and go to hell- Science should not be necessary to validate your faith; it’s true because God says it.- Through scripture, God gives insights into any question you can ask... creation, origin of man, races, etc.

2011-09-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 11th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Genesis 6:5-12, 22; Matthew 24:36-39; Hebrews 11:7’ I John 3:1-3; Romans 1:18 Topic: Obedience Notes: - We are living in days just like those of Noah; these are signs of the times but nobody knows the day or hour; live as it could happen at any moment- We ought to be in church, ministry, the Word, prayer; don’t get loose or comfortable- Godly fear is lacking in the church today- Noah prepared, built and preached. Preparation is constant.- We get used to disobedience then can’t figure why we can’t get a prayer through- We must be obedient; stay in preparation.- Obedience condemns the world, not in a hateful, self-righteous way (Christians at the gay pride parade). That’s not Jesus.- You can’t hide being a Christian in the world; living right exposes sin.- Christians have mixed into scripture philosophy, religion, evolution... faith(s)... there is only one body, one spirit, one faith. Everything else is religion or cult- Without Jesus you will die and go to hell- Science should not be necessary to validate your faith; it’s true because God says it.- Through scripture, God gives insights into any question you can ask... creation, origin of man, races, etc.

2011-09-04-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 4th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Lamentations 3:25, 26, 28; John 6; Habakkuk 2:2 Topic: Waiting on God Notes: - Testimony: Lisa Starnes- We don’t know how to wait past the mental struggle, feelings, the temporal...- Waiting on God is difficult but brings the greatest reward- Division of the tabernacle: outer court, inner court, most holy place- Too many live in the outer court, some live in inner court, only a few go deeper...- Disciples who heard Jesus say “eat my flesh, drink my blood” went away; 70 worked for Him, 12 walked with Him, 3 worshipped Him, but only John waited on Him- Do I just want to work, walk or worship or can I be so close I can feel His love, peace, calm, assurance- You can’t make God work; can’t make yourself grow in Christ; He grows you- Those who wait on the Lord are never disappointed, they hear from Him, have faith and have shown great faith

2011-09-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 4th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4; 2:3; I John 4:15; John 17; Psalm 83:3 Topic: Assurance Notes: - Man was designed to trust God; after sin entered, man began to rely on feelings first, doubting the facts- Sin is processing your life through your senses- Our first reaction to a problem is to try something; should be to trust something- Feelings are the most sinful thing, the most unreliable factor in human existence- God does not react to feelings; He is moved by faith- Salvation is not a feeling; we’re saved by grace through faith- Regardless of feeling we must believe we are saved- Feelings have nothing to do with your relationship with God- God sent the savior, then gave you the power and faith to go to Him- Every gift from God is eternal; salvation is eternal- We are the Father’s gift to the Son; the Son is the Father’s gift to us- We can never change who our parents are; your heritage is in your blood/DNA- We are hidden in Christ and Christ in the Father

2011-09-04-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 4th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4; 2:3; I John 4:15; John 17; Psalm 83:3 Topic: Assurance Notes: - Man was designed to trust God; after sin entered, man began to rely on feelings first, doubting the facts- Sin is processing your life through your senses- Our first reaction to a problem is to try something; should be to trust something- Feelings are the most sinful thing, the most unreliable factor in human existence- God does not react to feelings; He is moved by faith- Salvation is not a feeling; we’re saved by grace through faith- Regardless of feeling we must believe we are saved- Feelings have nothing to do with your relationship with God- God sent the savior, then gave you the power and faith to go to Him- Every gift from God is eternal; salvation is eternal- We are the Father’s gift to the Son; the Son is the Father’s gift to us- We can never change who our parents are; your heritage is in your blood/DNA- We are hidden in Christ and Christ in the Father

2011-08-28-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 28th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture:I Topic: Prayer Notes: - We ask for small things; God delights in giving to His children- If we ask in faith, we can expect God to do something- We become more enchanted with the written than the Living Word; - More intellectual than spiritual; obsessed with the future while wasting the present- I want to finish my years pastoring as I started, on my face and caring for the flock- Are we limiting God? We know with our minds, but our hearts can go beyond anything our minds can imagine; guard your heart- Israel limited God... comfortable with what God had already done, but not with what he could do, never expecting a miracle- We ought to be asking for what sounds preposterous- We pray for what we think we need; God knows what we really need and wants to bless us with His goodness- We ask God for childish things and then run on; we need to wait on God- Praying & studying is a means to a relationship with God, but can get in the way- Until we wait patiently we will never know the secrets He has in store...