Central Church

2011-05-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 22nd, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Genesis 3:21; I Corinthians 15:21-22; Romans 5:12, 17; Isaiah 54:17 Topic: The Gospel Notes: - No one knows the day or hour of His return (referencing failed prediction)- If we are assured of our faith, it doesn’t matter when He’s coming back- His perfect love for you casts out fear, enables you to live a bold, victorious life- Every human (except Jesus) is born a sinner- When Adam & Eve sinned, God killed an animal and made a covering for them- The blood of Christ covers our sin, our shame, our nakedness- Satan brings up what you’ve done; for 930 years Adam saw the effects of his sin- When we get saved and live in a Christian environment we begin to resent sinners for what they do; don’t forget where He brought you from- The church is not here to present an image- The first Adam sinned; the second Adam came to bring you out of what you were born in to; we are first born of the flesh and then of the spirit- The free gift of righteousness God has given to me- No weapon formed against you shall prosper

2011-05-15-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 15th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8; Psalm 139 Topic: Spiritual Warfare Notes: - Navy Seal memoirs... trained mentally to withstand and overpower... “every battle is won or lost in your mind”- Cast down imaginations; take your thought life into captivity- We lose our battles when we start off in defeat, looking at what could happen- We make through by acknowledging Jesus in the moment- The power that is in us is the same power that raised Jesus from the dead- Prepare you heart and mind; think on things that are holy, pure...- God is light; you cannot be defeated- Something happens every time we pray

2011-05-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 15th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5; 1:17; Psalm 139 Topic: Hope Notes: - The old you is dead, does not exist; let that become a reality- We came into the world dead because of sin- By the power of the Holy Spirit we were quickened when we heard the gospel and accepted, received and believed- We were dead to God and now are dead to sin, the law, the principles of the world- The law could not save us from our sins; only could highlight them- Jesus kept the law, fulfilled the law and gave us His righteousness- We are dead to the law and alive in Christ Jesus; no condemnation against us- We are in warfare but the war is won; He gave us His victory; I have eternal life- Don’t mix philosophy with faith- Don’t go back to what Christ already fulfilled: feast days, holy days...- I am a child of God, crucified with Christ, buried with Him (in baptism) and raised from the dead- If Jesus can save you from sin, any other problem is not even an issue- Jesus holds everything together- We have all done crazy, prayerless, careless things, but God is still there (if I make my bed in hell)- You may feel far from God, but God is not far from you

2011-05-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 15th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5; 1:17; Psalm 139 Topic: Hope Notes: - The old you is dead, does not exist; let that become a reality- We came into the world dead because of sin- By the power of the Holy Spirit we were quickened when we heard the gospel and accepted, received and believed- We were dead to God and now are dead to sin, the law, the principles of the world- The law could not save us from our sins; only could highlight them- Jesus kept the law, fulfilled the law and gave us His righteousness- We are dead to the law and alive in Christ Jesus; no condemnation against us- We are in warfare but the war is won; He gave us His victory; I have eternal life- Don’t mix philosophy with faith- Don’t go back to what Christ already fulfilled: feast days, holy days...- I am a child of God, crucified with Christ, buried with Him (in baptism) and raised from the dead- If Jesus can save you from sin, any other problem is not even an issue- Jesus holds everything together- We have all done crazy, prayerless, careless things, but God is still there (if I make my bed in hell)- You may feel far from God, but God is not far from you

2011-05-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 8th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30; Exodus 14:5, 8-15 Topic: Forgiveness Notes: - Story of mother on death bed asking for forgiveness- Our sense of unworthiness, inability to forgive ourselves, desperately wondering if we’ll ever get our lives fixed... carrying a burden not intended by God- Come to Jesus and find rest- Jesus is meek. The fight must come out of you; stop trying to prove something... or to be right all the time. Be reliant on the Father- His yoke is easy (yoke not of oxen, but a stick for carrying buckets over the shoulders); if my yoke isn’t easy, whose yoke did I put on?- When I carry someone else’s yoke, there’s no rest in my soul, no peace in my life- God put the Israelites at the Red Sea; Pharaoh meant to recapture them- They went out with boldness, then fear overtook them (as they looked back)- God to Moses “Stop crying out and move forward.” You have to start moving forward before God will open up what hinders your progress- One of the heaviest burdens to carry is unforgiveness- Satan knows he cannot recapture you so he tries to control you- You may be a child of God under Satan’s control if you are unwilling to forgive- Forgiveness is the most powerful God-like action we can do- Great marriages, friendships, families are made up of great forgivers- Forgiveness always defeats Satan, brings victory, lightens burdens and brings rest

2011-05-01-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 1st, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Psalm 56 Topic: Suffering Notes: - If trouble comes your way, what will be the first thing you do?- I fully expect trouble- David ran to the Lord- God collects our prayers and tears- I know when I call on God my enemies will turn back because God is for me...- God will help you because He is God.

2011-05-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 1st, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 5:4-10; John 13:7; Isaiah 43:19; I Corinthians 10:13 Topic: Sovereignty of God Notes: - By God’s design... you are where He means for you to be right now- There are no such things as an accident, luck, chance, karma, fortune... God is sovereign- Hagar, Joseph, Moses...situations seem unfair but were ordered by God- God knew David would sin but called him anyway- Disciples, Jesus, apostles after resurrection... all tortured. - Why does God allow His children to face what we face? To show us that in each situation He is full in control- We think our sin disqualifies us or that God only moves for us when we are faithful- The more we realize how rebellious we are, the more he pours blessing on us- I’ve walked in fear that I haven’t repented and am incapable...- Repentance is to take it to Jesus; we don’t have the ability to never sin again- He knows what you feel- God led Israel to the Red Sea, an impossible place, so they could see who He is- You don’t understand now but someday you will know- You will face no temptation that is not common to man

2011-05-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 1st, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 5:4-10; John 13:7; Isaiah 43:19; I Corinthians 10:13 Topic: Sovereignty of God Notes: - By God’s design... you are where He means for you to be right now- There are no such things as an accident, luck, chance, karma, fortune... God is sovereign- Hagar, Joseph, Moses...situations seem unfair but were ordered by God- God knew David would sin but called him anyway- Disciples, Jesus, apostles after resurrection... all tortured. - Why does God allow His children to face what we face? To show us that in each situation He is full in control- We think our sin disqualifies us or that God only moves for us when we are faithful- The more we realize how rebellious we are, the more he pours blessing on us- I’ve walked in fear that I haven’t repented and am incapable...- Repentance is to take it to Jesus; we don’t have the ability to never sin again- He knows what you feel- God led Israel to the Red Sea, an impossible place, so they could see who He is- You don’t understand now but someday you will know- You will face no temptation that is not common to man

2011-04-24-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 24th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8; Acts 1:3 Topic: Resurrection Notes: - The resurrection of Jesus is not just some theory- Some say the body was stolen; if by disciples the truth would have come out by torture; if by His enemies they would have put it on display- Some say He was in a coma; if so how did he move the stone to get out- Evolution: not one fact to back it up, yet people embrace evolution while calling the resurrection a foolish theory- Jesus appeared to hundreds: Mary Magdalene, disciples, men on the road to Emmaus, Thomas, seven disciples fishing, 500 men worshipping, Stephen being stoned, Saul- Some did not recognize Him; unless He opens your eyes you never will- It is not our place to write anyone off; God never gave up on me- Jesus called us and will continue to use us; let God do the growing- God never deals with two people the same way (story of church people at bar)- If He calls you He will perfect you... for the rest of your life- If the resurrection is nothing more than a beautiful historical event, it is worthless- The resurrection is a present day active reality in my life- When you become a believer you become victorious for eternity- He conquered death; you will never die- God has kept me; I am already seated in a heavenly place

2011-04-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 24th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8; Acts 1:3 Topic: Resurrection Notes: - The resurrection of Jesus is not just some theory- Some say the body was stolen; if by disciples the truth would have come out by torture; if by His enemies they would have put it on display- Some say He was in a coma; if so how did he move the stone to get out- Evolution: not one fact to back it up, yet people embrace evolution while calling the resurrection a foolish theory- Jesus appeared to hundreds: Mary Magdalene, disciples, men on the road to Emmaus, Thomas, seven disciples fishing, 500 men worshipping, Stephen being stoned, Saul- Some did not recognize Him; unless He opens your eyes you never will- It is not our place to write anyone off; God never gave up on me- Jesus called us and will continue to use us; let God do the growing- God never deals with two people the same way (story of church people at bar)- If He calls you He will perfect you... for the rest of your life- If the resurrection is nothing more than a beautiful historical event, it is worthless- The resurrection is a present day active reality in my life- When you become a believer you become victorious for eternity- He conquered death; you will never die- God has kept me; I am already seated in a heavenly place

2011-04-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 17th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture:Acts 7:25-33 Topic: Humility Notes: - Stephen’s account of Moses... killed a man to deliver another (by his own hand)- Peter cut off the ear of the servant of the high priest.- We too feel like we must do something, that by our hand things will be better- Our life must be of prayer and dependent on God- Moses wandering... the burning bush. God took his sword and then his sandals; first impulse, then his ability to run and hide- We run off excited or in fear while we should stand still until God finishes talking- We have been impetuous, impulsive and have relied too little on prayer- We’ve pulled out the sword and used it when it should not have been used- We’ve run away afraid of what God was doing in our lives- ... we pay for it for the rest of our lives- Abraham, Sarah, Hagar... tried to do it on their own. The Ishmaelites were born...

2011-04-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 10th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-8 Topic: Prayer Notes: - He acts for those who wait for Him- You must stir yourself up to reconnect with God- If we really believed something happens when we pray, wouldn’t we do more of it?- We get discouraged when we don’t see immediate definable results- The greatest sin in the church is prayerlessness... other sins, sickness are prevalent because of and the state of our country is due to prayerlessness- It is our call to pray without ceasing- The disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit to go out and affect a group of people- Cornelius-while he was praying, God was speaking to people- Peter’s vision-what God called clean, he was calling dirty- Prayer is not just to get out of trouble or to get by a little easier- We are sometimes focused so much on personal situations that we can’t see God moving outside of that- The Lord’s prayer... don’t get comfortable with God or you lose respect; we are too familiar... we need a revival of fear and respect- There are people around the world suffering for Christ; we haven’t truly suffered- The greatest sin the human race has committed against itself is slavery, human trafficking- Pray for the persecuted and martyred Christians around the world

2011-04-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 10th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-8 Topic: Prayer Notes: - He acts for those who wait for Him- You must stir yourself up to reconnect with God- If we really believed something happens when we pray, wouldn’t we do more of it?- We get discouraged when we don’t see immediate definable results- The greatest sin in the church is prayerlessness... other sins, sickness are prevalent because of and the state of our country is due to prayerlessness- It is our call to pray without ceasing- The disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit to go out and affect a group of people- Cornelius-while he was praying, God was speaking to people- Peter’s vision-what God called clean, he was calling dirty- Prayer is not just to get out of trouble or to get by a little easier- We are sometimes focused so much on personal situations that we can’t see God moving outside of that- The Lord’s prayer... don’t get comfortable with God or you lose respect; we are too familiar... we need a revival of fear and respect- There are people around the world suffering for Christ; we haven’t truly suffered- The greatest sin the human race has committed against itself is slavery, human trafficking- Pray for the persecuted and martyred Christians around the world

2011-04-03-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 3rd, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Acts 9:15 Topic: Evangelism Notes: - How do you know you are filled with the Holy Spirit?- Paul was an angry religious zealot; during period of blindness his religious spirit was broken and he was made a fit vessel of Jesus Christ.- We don’t love sinners the way servants of God must; we’re upset with those who threaten our own lifestyle rather than the effects sin is having on people.- We have too much religion; we have our own plans- You’re not filled with the spirit just because you speak in tongues- You know you’re filled with the spirit when you see a dying world and your heart breaks and all you want to do is make sure you show them who Jesus is.- Instead of being angry at gays and homosexuals, realize the same devil has control of them that had hold of you. People are victims of sin.- Many people have not been fortunate enough to have grown up as I did...- Without prayer my heart does not bleed for sinners; ask God for that burden.- Religion doesn’t make you love God or people.- The only reason we exist is to be Jesus Christ on this planet. Am I a soul winner?

2011-04-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 3rd, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Acts 9:1-6; 11-12 Topic: Prayer Notes: - Who are you Lord and what do you want me to do?- It begins with a revelation of Jesus Christ. You can know scripture and doctrine and be able to teach it yet not have a personal relationship with Jesus- You are not a Christian until Jesus is your life; when doctrine and theology don’t make sense you still know Jesus- Saul was so committed to his faith that he hated those not of his faith. When blinded for three days he prayed. God told Ananias “even now he is praying.”- Christians are praying people. Pray and wait for further instruction.- Studying is not the same as praying.- When I pray infrequently, people crowd my thoughts.- As long as I think a person is my problem/ solution I will not get instruction from the Lord; God will use people but not the people you choose.- We must pray past people; bless your enemies.- Prayer doesn’t change things; prayer changes me so things don’t ill affect me- The church cannot take sides; we are to love all people (Israel, Palestinians, Hispanics...)- 10:30-we must love sinners, homosexuals, people we think a threat to our society

2011-04-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 3rd, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Acts 9:1-6; 11-12 Topic: Prayer Notes: - Who are you Lord and what do you want me to do?- It begins with a revelation of Jesus Christ. You can know scripture and doctrine and be able to teach it yet not have a personal relationship with Jesus- You are not a Christian until Jesus is your life; when doctrine and theology don’t make sense you still know Jesus- Saul was so committed to his faith that he hated those not of his faith. When blinded for three days he prayed. God told Ananias “even now he is praying.”- Christians are praying people. Pray and wait for further instruction.- Studying is not the same as praying.- When I pray infrequently, people crowd my thoughts.- As long as I think a person is my problem/ solution I will not get instruction from the Lord; God will use people but not the people you choose.- We must pray past people; bless your enemies.- Prayer doesn’t change things; prayer changes me so things don’t ill affect me- The church cannot take sides; we are to love all people (Israel, Palestinians, Hispanics...)- 10:30-we must love sinners, homosexuals, people we think a threat to our society

2011-03-27-1800 Jason York, Central's youth pastor, delivers the message this evening March 27th, 2011Scripture Ref: Romans 12:9-13; Psalm 37; 65; Acts 6; 11; 12; Hebrews 10:24-25Topic: The ChurchNotes: - The purpose of the church is NOT to get people saved, healed, delivered or reconciled to family/friends, missions, evangelism, to care for the needy, to praise & worship...- Purpose of the church IS the edification of the saints; when this is happening, the other things will also happen- We are all destitute sometime- We put the pressure on our pastor to edify... we are all supposed to edify one another.- If someone has a need, someone else should meet that need- This requires personal contact with other human beings- Snap judgments; Story of judgement based on one side of phone conversation in NY- For people to know our love is sincere, what our devotion and honor is, to share and be shared with, to show hospitality... we must build relationships.- We must challenge one another to do good things- Sometimes love waxes cold but it doesn’t make you any less called to do it.- Jesus loved so He went.

2011-03-27-1030 Pastor Greg Baker is the speaker this morning March 27th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Peter 1:1-3; John Topic: Hope Notes: - When we experience great sickness, disappointments, etc., there is hope in Jesus- At the tomb Peter was in despair; he saw that Jesus was alive and hope was restored- Peter fishing, followed Jesus’ instruction, nets full, realized Jesus as Son of God- God calls ordinary people... story of grandmother- Paul was educated, of favor; God call all kinds of people- Peter took his eyes off Jesus and began sinking, call to Jesus and was saved- Peter was willing to get out of the boat; story of hospital visitation (fainting)- Peter knew who Jesus was but misunderstood Him a few times... cut off Malchus’ ear- You can be sincere (as Peter) and still be wrong- Story: at Harris Teeter, tried to stop shopping cart from hitting woman’s car...- Peter’s denial; back to fishing... again Jesus showed up, brought hope

2011-03-27-0830 Pastor Greg Baker is the speaker this morning March 27th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Peter 1:1-3; John Topic: Hope Notes: - When we experience great sickness, disappointments, etc., there is hope in Jesus- At the tomb Peter was in despair; he saw that Jesus was alive and hope was restored- Peter fishing, followed Jesus’ instruction, nets full, realized Jesus as Son of God- God calls ordinary people... story of grandmother- Paul was educated, of favor; God call all kinds of people- Peter took his eyes off Jesus and began sinking, call to Jesus and was saved- Peter was willing to get out of the boat; story of hospital visitation (fainting)- Peter knew who Jesus was but misunderstood Him a few times... cut off Malchus’ ear- You can be sincere (as Peter) and still be wrong- Story: at Harris Teeter, tried to stop shopping cart from hitting woman’s car...- Peter’s denial; back to fishing... again Jesus showed up, brought hope

2011-03-20-1800 Pastor Evan Albertyn is the speaker this evening March 20th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Romans 8; Luke 15 Topic: Salvation Notes: - Parable of the lost coin, the lost sheep and the prodigal son- The older son... self-righteous, finding faults in others but not enjoying his father- The prodigal son... appetite for things of this world, spending his life on things that did not matter- There must be punishment for sin, so God sent Jesus to pay for our sins that He would be able to accept us`

2011-03-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 20th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 18:1-8; Philippians 4:4-7 Topic: Prayer Notes: - We have great music, preaching, etc. All we need to become disciples; what we lack is prayer. Prayer is work; does not come to us naturally.- Jesus equates losing heart with losing the power to pray- Prayer is never in vain; is a priority in the kingdom of God- Prayer brings peace of mind- Prayer is worship; it is not to be demanding of God- Communion with God (prayer) is the mightiest thing you can do- The widow and the unjust judge: he eventually avenged her as God will avenge His own in time. Be persistent.- Jesus asks if when He returns, will people have this faith-will they be praying?- The last day church does not see the need for prayer- When we have a problem, we talk it over more with people than with God

2011-03-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 20th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 18:1-8; Philippians 4:4-7 Topic: Prayer Notes: - We have great music, preaching, etc. All we need to become disciples; what we lack is prayer. Prayer is work; does not come to us naturally.- Jesus equates losing heart with losing the power to pray- Prayer is never in vain; is a priority in the kingdom of God- Prayer brings peace of mind- Prayer is worship; it is not to be demanding of God- Communion with God (prayer) is the mightiest thing you can do- The widow and the unjust judge: he eventually avenged her as God will avenge His own in time. Be persistent.- Jesus asks if when He returns, will people have this faith-will they be praying?- The last day church does not see the need for prayer- When we have a problem, we talk it over more with people than with God

2011-03-13-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 13th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Revelation 12:10; Romans 8:31-34 Topic: Grace Notes: - The enemy accuses you before God of being unfit, a liar, a sinner deserving of hell- Satan is trying to make God look bad for loving you- Sometimes God lets Satan loose on us as he did to Job; our lives seem to come all to pieces, blindsided by things we just can’t handle- Jesus took my sins; I’m no longer responsible for them- If I never feel anything again I am still saved- If God is for me, who can be against me?- A lot of things we are accused of, we are guilty of- Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect?- We are justified freely by His grace- Jesus intercedes for us; we are victorious through Jesus Christ

2011-03-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 13th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9; I John 5:4-5; Romans 8:38-39; 3:23-24; II Corinthians 12:9; Revelation 22:17 Topic: Grace Notes: - I don’t have the power to overcome, and often not the desire- We’re told there’s a level to achieve... you’re not there- You didn’t save yourself and cannot keep yourself; salvation begins and continues in Christ; through Him we overcome; sustained by His spirit- Lazarus was dead as we were; Jesus comes to raise us up- Spiritual death; the world doesn’t know they’re living in the worst condition- People think to get to heaven they must do something; only way is to believe in Jesus Christ; if one work is required then it is not by grace- Nothing can separate me from God; not my failure, inconsistency or carnal ways- Love and mercy in action are God’s grace to me- God’ grace is forever and unconditional- God will use your weakness- God didn’t take away the thorn in Paul’s side; when have you seen a miracle?- The grace of God does not discriminate- When you were saved, God justified you

2011-03-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 13th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9; I John 5:4-5; Romans 8:38-39; 3:23-24; II Corinthians 12:9; Revelation 22:17 Topic: Grace Notes: - I don’t have the power to overcome, and often not the desire- We’re told there’s a level to achieve... you’re not there- You didn’t save yourself and cannot keep yourself; salvation begins and continues in Christ; through Him we overcome; sustained by His spirit- Lazarus was dead as we were; Jesus comes to raise us up- Spiritual death; the world doesn’t know they’re living in the worst condition- People think to get to heaven they must do something; only way is to believe in Jesus Christ; if one work is required then it is not by grace- Nothing can separate me from God; not my failure, inconsistency or carnal ways- Love and mercy in action are God’s grace to me- God’ grace is forever and unconditional- God will use your weakness- God didn’t take away the thorn in Paul’s side; when have you seen a miracle?- The grace of God does not discriminate- When you were saved, God justified you

2011-03-06-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 6th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: II Chronicles 29 Topic: Sin Notes: - Old Testament for Jewish people; New Testament come through Jesus for gentiles- People taking Passover offering-a gimmick, celebrating Jewish festivals, etc.- All I need to do is get my own life straight with God- How did the temple become the trash dump? Someone didn’t want to take the time to do the right thing. Hezekiah called to clean it out- Our bodies are the temple: to keep it clean there is constant discomfort- It is impossible to live without accumulating trash, but what you do with the trash determines how close you are to the Lord- People using the temple for their on ungodly uses; how we keep the temple is how we thing of God- People (in our society) are not moved by the gospel like they used to be- I’ve got to take care of my temple; the Bible has not changed; God’s rules not changed

2011-03-06-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 6th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19; Acts 24:22-26; 17:30-32; Mark 4:24; Luke 8:18 Topic: Repentance Notes: - There is a line you can cross, shipwrecked faith, a seared conscience... past feeling- We are responsible to act on what we hear; when we don’t, damage is done- Story of man who started witnessing and found everybody is “saved”- Felix knew right... heard from Paul about righteousness, self control and judgement- A believer has no right to be angry- Over time, after hearing so many times, the sense of imperative action eludes you- There was a time of ignorance before God revealed His Son- We struggle and fall short but God still expects us to perfect holiness and get it right- When you get a touch from God, you will hate the sin you now love- God does not overlook bitterness; sexual sin will send you to hell- Esau’s birthright... wanting present satisfaction more than eternal rewards- Be careful what you hear, what you listen to, how you hear

2011-03-06-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 6th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19; Acts 24:22-26; 17:30-32; Mark 4:24; Luke 8:18 Topic: Repentance Notes: - There is a line you can cross, shipwrecked faith, a seared conscience... past feeling- We are responsible to act on what we hear; when we don’t, damage is done- Story of man who started witnessing and found everybody is “saved”- Felix knew right... heard from Paul about righteousness, self control and judgement- A believer has no right to be angry- Over time, after hearing so many times, the sense of imperative action eludes you- There was a time of ignorance before God revealed His Son- We struggle and fall short but God still expects us to perfect holiness and get it right- When you get a touch from God, you will hate the sin you now love- God does not overlook bitterness; sexual sin will send you to hell- Esau’s birthright... wanting present satisfaction more than eternal rewards- Be careful what you hear, what you listen to, how you hear

2011-02-27-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 27th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Acts 17:1-23 Topic: Jewish People Notes: - Who will take power in the Arab nations? No one knows what to do.- Demonstration against believers in Israel instigated by Hasidic Jews, descendants of the Pharisees. They hate Jesus- Church of God on Mt of Olives in Arab village set on fire by Hasidic Jews.- Misconception in America about who hates who in Israel. The government of Israel driven by Hasidic Jews but they don’t serve in military, don’t pay taxes, etc.- Great deal of harm being done by evangelicals.- John Hagee (not by name): believes in dual covenant... that Jews don’t need Jesus to be saved, known as a friend of Israel- We do Jews a great disservice when we don’t tell them they need to be born again- A great persecution is coming to Israel...

2011-02-27-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 27th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Romans 12:21; Daniel 7:21, 25 Topic: Family Notes: - Don’t be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good- Heaven is for overcomers; the enemy is relentless in his attacks against us- Each letter to the 7 churches in Revelation contained a promise to overcomers- We are all attacked or enticed sometimes. The church enticed to live loose lives... lasciviousness, living free... the sexually immoral can not go to heaven- Satan will wear out the saints; we are supposed to be victorious conquerors- Nothing wears out the saints like family problems- You can’t be honest with family members so you have to endure, dodge issues- Parents are often blind to or overlook their children’s weaknesses and mistakes- When in an inescapable situation there is only one way to overcome... I decide to take care of myself and let God take care of everyone else- By happy, encourage, forgive, be tolerant, flexible, serve Jesus... don’t be the source of tension or the cause of an argument...- It’s not about my feelings or my children’s... serve God no matter what- Be a peacemaker and a servant

2011-02-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 27th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Romans 12:21; Daniel 7:21, 25 Topic: Family Notes: - Don’t be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good- Heaven is for overcomers; the enemy is relentless in his attacks against us- Each letter to the 7 churches in Revelation contained a promise to overcomers- We are all attacked or enticed sometimes. The church enticed to live loose lives... lasciviousness, living free... the sexually immoral can not go to heaven- Satan will wear out the saints; we are supposed to be victorious conquerors- Nothing wears out the saints like family problems- You can’t be honest with family members so you have to endure, dodge issues- Parents are often blind to or overlook their children’s weaknesses and mistakes- When in an inescapable situation there is only one way to overcome... I decide to take care of myself and let God take care of everyone else- By happy, encourage, forgive, be tolerant, flexible, serve Jesus... don’t be the source of tension or the cause of an argument...- It’s not about my feelings or my children’s... serve God no matter what- Be a peacemaker and a servant

2011-02-20-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 20th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Topic: Suffering Notes: - Jesus can sympathize with our weakness; He knows what we are feeling- We are needy people; our strength and help comes from the Lord- Jesus is our High Priest; He talks to the Father concerning you... moves God’s heart- A heretic said: Faith moves the heart of God; giving moves the hand of God- God knows where and who you are. You won’t get out of trouble because you give, but because He is God.

2011-02-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 20th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 12:40-48; Matthew 24:48-51; Revelation 13:13-15 Topic: Faithfulness Notes: - Media story: in the future, will be able to distinguish between robots and human?- Description of the Beast in Revelation... uses “like”... could be robotic- Jesus is coming; we will all eventually die. We must be ready- When the attitude becomes that Jesus is delaying, wickedness follows- When people lose expectancy, we get careless about our thought lives and actions- The strength of my life is the Word and the power of my life is prayer- I must wait on my Master; I don’t know when He will appear- There should be a distinguishable difference between the church and the world- The world has crept deceptively into the church; preachers preaching another gospel- Only two days matter: this day and that day. I live this day to be ready for that day.- Young preachers want a big church... they want to be pampered and coddled... deified- If called of God, one will preach the whole counsel of God- People needing “a word”... might as well eat a fortune cookie.

2011-02-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 20th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 12:40-48; Matthew 24:48-51; Revelation 13:13-15 Topic: Faithfulness Notes: - Media story: in the future, will be able to distinguish between robots and human?- Description of the Beast in Revelation... uses “like”... could be robotic- Jesus is coming; we will all eventually die. We must be ready- When the attitude becomes that Jesus is delaying, wickedness follows- When people lose expectancy, we get careless about our thought lives and actions- The strength of my life is the Word and the power of my life is prayer- I must wait on my Master; I don’t know when He will appear- There should be a distinguishable difference between the church and the world- The world has crept deceptively into the church; preachers preaching another gospel- Only two days matter: this day and that day. I live this day to be ready for that day.- Young preachers want a big church... they want to be pampered and coddled... deified- If called of God, one will preach the whole counsel of God- People needing “a word”... might as well eat a fortune cookie.

2011-02-13-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 13th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Galatians 5:24; John 8:31; I John 3:7-10 Topic: Faithfulness Notes: - There’s nothing more important than to be sure I’m ready- The gospel is offensive; have we been away from true Bible preaching so ling that when we hear it, it sounds too strong?- Start operating with last day desperation. Watch and pray.- People have been taught they can have a relationship with Christ but be out of fellowship with Him most of their lives- A Christian won’t spend years in rebellion (as a sinner would)- If saved, you’ll live right... abide in His word- If we say we have fellowship with Him but walk in darkness then we lie- He who practices righteousness is righteous; who does not is of the devil- Not everyone is going to heaven! Michael Jackson...- You cannot come to the Father except by the Son- There’s deception in churches today. Dead faith; no life, no testimony- We need to get desperate and pray for relatives to be saved

2011-02-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 13th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 21:34-36; Matthew 24:36-44 Topic: End Times Notes: - These are the last days; what we know is passing away; be ready- Antichrist will bring false peace to Middle East; 7 years tribulation; antichrist and false prophet will deceive Israel & most of the world... then break their covenant, declaring antichrist as god (abomination of desolation); 2/3 Israelis killed; battle of Armageddon; millennial reign- Rapture of the saints: catching away to escape all this. Tribulation not for Church- Chronology is not the point. We must be ready. Rapture is imminent, has no signs- Don’t get caught up with affairs of this world; live right and wait- Are you afraid to die? Does this make you uneasy?- Nobody knows when He will come for us- Lying, deception, unacceptable business tactics, hypocritical lives... you cannot come to church then curse an officer in the parking lot- Christians, be conscientious about the way we talk and act; there’s a sense of rebellion still in our souls- How long has it been since I’ve ... given to help others... had joy in my heart...

2011-02-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 13th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 21:34-36; Matthew 24:36-44 Topic: End Times Notes: - These are the last days; what we know is passing away; be ready- Antichrist will bring false peace to Middle East; 7 years tribulation; antichrist and false prophet will deceive Israel & most of the world... then break their covenant, declaring antichrist as god (abomination of desolation); 2/3 Israelis killed; battle of Armageddon; millennial reign- Rapture of the saints: catching away to escape all this. Tribulation not for Church- Chronology is not the point. We must be ready. Rapture is imminent, has no signs- Don’t get caught up with affairs of this world; live right and wait- Are you afraid to die? Does this make you uneasy?- Nobody knows when He will come for us- Lying, deception, unacceptable business tactics, hypocritical lives... you cannot come to church then curse an officer in the parking lot- Christians, be conscientious about the way we talk and act; there’s a sense of rebellion still in our souls- How long has it been since I’ve ... given to help others... had joy in my heart...

2011-02-06-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 6th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14; Revelation 2; 3 Topic: Faithfulness Notes: - We must be vigilant after God- Story of godly women at funeral service: we need saints to tell of God’s faithfulness- Serving Jesus is a matter of overcoming; there is nothing greater than the grace that God has given us to overcome- Heaven is for overcomers- It makes no sense to try to win the world when our own church needs revival- We have no sense of urgency- I believe in rapture of the church before the tribulation, the time of God’s wrath- They hated Jesus and ought to hate us as well- Am I dragged down too often... or am I so full of the Word I’ve set my eyes on Jesus?

2011-02-06-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 6th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 8:12-15; Hebrews 2:1; 3:7-14 Topic: Faithfullness Notes: - Parable of the Sowers: everyone fits one of the scenarios- Protect your heart; it is your connection to God- In Hebrews, Jewish believers were reverting back to Judaism- Being a Christian is tough, warfare- Believe , confess, repent, turn away and live for Jesus; give earnest heed- Sin deceives the young... American Idol... everyone wants to be discovered... a trick from hell to destroy them- Sin deceives the old... feel too experienced to fall. You are never out of danger- Satan caused Eve to doubt what God said; don’t misunderstand God- Christians in adultery, homosexuality... think that what God meant is not the same as what they’re doing; loving money is idolatry; we deny unforgiveness- You can be living in sin and think it’s everybody but you- If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me

2011-02-06-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 6th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 8:12-15; Hebrews 2:1; 3:7-14 Topic: Faithfullness Notes: - Parable of the Sowers: everyone fits one of the scenarios- Protect your heart; it is your connection to God- In Hebrews, Jewish believers were reverting back to Judaism- Being a Christian is tough, warfare- Believe , confess, repent, turn away and live for Jesus; give earnest heed- Sin deceives the young... American Idol... everyone wants to be discovered... a trick from hell to destroy them- Sin deceives the old... feel too experienced to fall. You are never out of danger- Satan caused Eve to doubt what God said; don’t misunderstand God- Christians in adultery, homosexuality... think that what God meant is not the same as what they’re doing; loving money is idolatry; we deny unforgiveness- You can be living in sin and think it’s everybody but you- If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me

2011-01-30-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 30th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5 Topic: Repentance Notes: - We’re not going to heaven because we believe in Jesus, but because we follow Him- We’ve left our first love; the relationship is not what it was- It is backsliding when I don’t love Him with my whole heart, mind, soul, body, and strength- Repent and do the first works, the basics of Christianity- Some Christians are never satisfied... because they’re not satisfied with Jesus- Once you’ve had an experience with Jesus, nothing else satisfies- Give me more of Jesus... then you operate in the Spirit- When you have Jesus, you have everything- Must hunger for Jesus... I’ve had to pray my way back- You’re baptized into Christ once, but can be baptized in the Spirit over and over- Baseball, golf boring... my mind is on Jesus

2011-01-30-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 30th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 8:12-15; I Timothy 4:1-2; II Thessalonians 2:10; I Corinthians 6:9-10; Hebrews 10:26-27 Topic: Faithfullness Notes: - We have a lot of religion but little commitment to Jesus- Where do we stand with God? Salvation is bearing fruit every day- Sometimes I get scared when I read the Bible; we should be somewhat fearful- Parable of the sower: seed on rocky ground... those who believe for awhile...- Saved people keep, obey, learn and search the Word- Some depart because they start listening to deceiving spirits- People don’t want to be convicted; conviction is a gift from God- We fail to take the Bible seriously... become too familiar- This is about loving God, truth, righteousness; we must hate everything evil- Love the truth or eventually reject the truth- It is possible to have head knowledge with no heart relationship- We get caught up with the here and now rather than the there and then- David fell when he took his eyes off the Lord- Are you double-minded?- Parents are following their kids to church; maybe there’s no conviction “over there”- Stay before God and allow Him to convict or you’ll start tolerating sin- Adulterers, homosexuals, liars... in the pulpit; God hasn’t changed His mind about sin- If I willfully sin then there is no longer a sacrife

2011-01-30-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 30th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 8:12-15; I Timothy 4:1-2; II Thessalonians 2:10; I Corinthians 6:9-10; Hebrews 10:26-27 Topic: Faithfullness Notes: - We have a lot of religion but little commitment to Jesus- Where do we stand with God? Salvation is bearing fruit every day- Sometimes I get scared when I read the Bible; we should be somewhat fearful- Parable of the sower: seed on rocky ground... those who believe for awhile...- Saved people keep, obey, learn and search the Word- Some depart because they start listening to deceiving spirits- People don’t want to be convicted; conviction is a gift from God- We fail to take the Bible seriously... become too familiar- This is about loving God, truth, righteousness; we must hate everything evil- Love the truth or eventually reject the truth- It is possible to have head knowledge with no heart relationship- We get caught up with the here and now rather than the there and then- David fell when he took his eyes off the Lord- Are you double-minded?- Parents are following their kids to church; maybe there’s no conviction “over there”- Stay before God and allow Him to convict or you’ll start tolerating sin- Adulterers, homosexuals, liars... in the pulpit; God hasn’t changed His mind about sin- If I willfully sin then there is no longer a sacrife

2011-01-23-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 23rd, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Romans 5:20-21; 6:1-17; Titus 2:11-13; John 10:1-5; 27-29; Colossians 1:21-23 Topic: Obedience Notes: - There’s more to the grace of God than saying “I’m saved.”- Gospel preaching has been diluted- It’s not just calling on the name of the Lord, but pursuing after Him; Our lives must change; how you live bespeaks who you serve- Satan will have you misapply the scriptures, which leads to misunderstanding and eventually violating the scriptures- Grace leads us to deny ungodliness- We start looking for Jesus to come back which makes us watch how we’re living- There’s a frustration in young couples in the church, especially those with children… “Is this my life?” Satan plants the desire to be free…- In our society we watch too much trashy television; we start to want what they have- If you want it, the devil will help you get it- A sheep knows his master’s voice, will not follow a stranger- How do I know I’m saved? Know Jesus’ voice.- The person who is hearing and following… cannot be snatched out of His hand- If saved, then when you sin it breaks your heart, you run back to Him are forgiven- It’s not where you go to church, but how you hear and obey- We’re too comfortable with sin; get down to business or you’re his next victim

2011-01-16-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 16th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Romans 5:1-5 Topic: Grace Notes: - If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it will... a dark time spiritually depleted and numb- Panic and fear will make you wander... fear is brought into your life by Satan- Before you get to that valley, you need to know what He said about His faithfulness- Others have already been there and will be there again- Know that He cannot lie and will never leave or forsake you- Because of Jesus, God treats me as though I’ve never sinned- I don’t like the sun to go down, dark places; we will all experience a sunset some time- Stand in the grace of God and glory in tribulation, building perseverance- There’s not much hope in the idea that I might not make it even after He saved me- The same Jesus that found me and saved me will keep me and take me home- I’m not hopeful if it’s up to me to make it- I’ve changed my mind about God but God will not change His (about Israel or me)

2011-01-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 16th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Mark 11:15-18; Romans 5:14-18; John 1:14-18 Topic: Grace Notes: - To young parents busy with children, etc... Feeling condemned, haven’t done enough.- To people who’ve been to the courtroom, doctor, fought with family... human beings with emotions indescribably bad- Jesus is as close to you now as He can possibly be; with you in all these moments- Jesus drove people from the temple, turned tables, moneychangers... lame and blind came to Him; 35 acres of holy ground held hostage by Jesus- False ideas: God loves good people, do religious things and God will respond, be faithful to God and He’ll be faithful to you- God does because He is holy, righteous and good- You can know church doctrine and go to hell; you first need a touch from Jesus- By grace we’ve been saved; nothing we’ve done deserves it- More people follow Christianity than follow Jesus- Prodigal son; older brother didn’t wander away but wasn’t any closer to his father- Perhaps repentance is a route rather than a requirement (for God’s love and blessing)- Story: garage floor epoxy, A & B. Many people operating with A (truth) and not B (grace). We need both truth and grace.

2011-01-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 16th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Mark 11:15-18; Romans 5:14-18; John 1:14-18 Topic: Grace Notes: - To young parents busy with children, etc... Feeling condemned, haven’t done enough.- To people who’ve been to the courtroom, doctor, fought with family... human beings with emotions indescribably bad- Jesus is as close to you now as He can possibly be; with you in all these moments- Jesus drove people from the temple, turned tables, moneychangers... lame and blind came to Him; 35 acres of holy ground held hostage by Jesus- False ideas: God loves good people, do religious things and God will respond, be faithful to God and He’ll be faithful to you- God does because He is holy, righteous and good- You can know church doctrine and go to hell; you first need a touch from Jesus- By grace we’ve been saved; nothing we’ve done deserves it- More people follow Christianity than follow Jesus- Prodigal son; older brother didn’t wander away but wasn’t any closer to his father- Perhaps repentance is a route rather than a requirement (for God’s love and blessing)- Story: garage floor epoxy, A & B. Many people operating with A (truth) and not B (grace). We need both truth and grace.

2011-01-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 9th, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 2:5-11; Hosea 11:9; Psalm 22:5; I Peter 2:6, 8 Topic: Faith Notes: - Stories: ice cream cone/seatbelt, broken arm in golf cart, pants zipper...- There are no stars in the Kingdom... ordinary people that God touches in extraordinary ways to do things for His kingdom- The first miracle Jesus performed was to save someone social embarrassment- God created you to live a life that you could trust Him- Wedding ceremony was the highlight- Mary told them do what Jesus tells you; you don’t know what He’ll tell you to do- When I call on Him and obey, the results amaze me- God is not like a father, but is a father. Don’t measure God by earthly father...- We live in fear that God will one day snap and visit us in terror- Our natural everyday human emotions skew our view of the Father- God does not have to be appeased... just trust Him; He came to save not condemn- You look for relief but He wants to give you an answer- It’s not about keeping rules but about trusting- God’s not going to override His requirements because you’ve worshipped- Do what He tells you to do; you will not be ashamed at the results

2011-01-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 9th, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 2:5-11; Hosea 11:9; Psalm 22:5; I Peter 2:6, 8 Topic: Faith Notes: - Stories: ice cream cone/seatbelt, broken arm in golf cart, pants zipper...- There are no stars in the Kingdom... ordinary people that God touches in extraordinary ways to do things for His kingdom- The first miracle Jesus performed was to save someone social embarrassment- God created you to live a life that you could trust Him- Wedding ceremony was the highlight- Mary told them do what Jesus tells you; you don’t know what He’ll tell you to do- When I call on Him and obey, the results amaze me- God is not like a father, but is a father. Don’t measure God by earthly father...- We live in fear that God will one day snap and visit us in terror- Our natural everyday human emotions skew our view of the Father- God does not have to be appeased... just trust Him; He came to save not condemn- You look for relief but He wants to give you an answer- It’s not about keeping rules but about trusting- God’s not going to override His requirements because you’ve worshipped- Do what He tells you to do; you will not be ashamed at the results

2011-01-02-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 2nd, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Luke 22:31-34 Topic: Suffering Notes: - If you call Jesus Lord, you are a threat to Satan; he makes relentless attempt to destroy those in Christ but does not have free reign- Jesus did not deliver Peter, but said “I’ll be praying for you.”- You will be sifted; know scripture and know God is faithful so you don’t feel punished by God; it is a part of the faith- When Jesus comes into your life you get victory, righteousness, wisdom, redemption, and sanctification; but also the privilege to be persecuted, tested, sifted- God saves a soul for one reason: for His namesake- You are helpless and need God’s holy spirit- Don’t ever claim a gift; He gives gifts; we must be emptied of our spiritual confidence- Faith is not a tool to work things out, only to believe...