Central Church

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...

2011-01-02-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 2nd, 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 2:13; Luke 2:22, 39 Topic: Suffering Notes: - Mary and Joseph followed law; Jesus circumcised accordingly, etc.- Ana waited and served (as we all should be doing)... Simeon. - Live with anticipation, not only of rapture but of tragedy- Joseph told to take Mary and Jesus and flee Egypt to escape Herod- Sometimes God tells us to flee instead of fight; we rely on prayer and scripture to get through- Sick as a child, people prayed, lack of faith blamed when no results- We think power of prayer is given for our pleasure, purpose, escape- Sometimes God sends you to an inconvenient place to save your soul- God will not make you comfortable but will give you comfort- Have faith in what He said not in how you feel- Herod eventually died; one day your trouble will pass as well- You don’t know what will happen this year

2011-01-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 2nd, 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 2:13; Luke 2:22, 39 Topic: Suffering Notes: - Mary and Joseph followed law; Jesus circumcised accordingly, etc.- Ana waited and served (as we all should be doing)... Simeon. - Live with anticipation, not only of rapture but of tragedy- Joseph told to take Mary and Jesus and flee Egypt to escape Herod- Sometimes God tells us to flee instead of fight; we rely on prayer and scripture to get through- Sick as a child, people prayed, lack of faith blamed when no results- We think power of prayer is given for our pleasure, purpose, escape- Sometimes God sends you to an inconvenient place to save your soul- God will not make you comfortable but will give you comfort- Have faith in what He said not in how you feel- Herod eventually died; one day your trouble will pass as well- You don’t know what will happen this year

2010-12-31-2300 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 31st, 2010 in a special 11:00 PM Christmas Eve service. Scripture: Topic: Scriptures for the new year Notes:

2010-12-24-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 24th, 2010 in a special 5:30 PM Christmas Eve service. Scripture: Topic: Christmas Notes:

2010-12-24-1600 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 24th, 2010 in a special 4:00 PM Christmas Eve service. Scripture: Topic: Christmas Notes:

2010-12-19-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 19th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Jeremiah 31:29-30 Topic: Family Notes: - There’s no guarantee your child won’t fall to sin one day- Desperate to have a good family, we blame others... even demons- There is no spirit of gambling, alcohol, divorce, cancer, etc... not in scripture; there is a spirit of lying, infirmity and fear- Out of desperation for our family, we lean on something besides God’s holy word- Everyone comes into the world under a curse... sin- You will never conquer your flesh in your own power- If we rely on what Christ gave us on the cross and live in the resurrection power of Jesus we’ve been made overcomers by His blood- The genealogy of Jesus lists sinful people (Tamar who seduced Judah, etc.)- Every family is full of sin but by the blood of Jesus we are saved

2010-12-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 19th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Isaiah 60:1-7; II Peter 1:19 Topic: Focus Notes: - Book: “Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes” by Kenneth Bailey- Who was Herod? A vile man, mixed up (Arab, Jew, Greek, Roman) but hated everyone not Roman- Who were the wise men? Wealthy from Arabia. Arab believers. Hundreds or more traveled together. East means “the rising”- Shepherds were poor Jews who came from fields to worship Jesus.- God had a plan... wise men watching for the signs... headed for Bethlehem when everything lined up... arrived first in Jerusalem- Herod gathered chief priests & scribes... sent wise men to find Jesus.- Sometimes we lose sight of the star... end up in the wrong place- People get more interested in church organization/politics than a relationship with Jesus

2010-12-19-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 19th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Isaiah 60:1-7; II Peter 1:19 Topic: Focus Notes: - Book: “Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes” by Kenneth Bailey- Who was Herod? A vile man, mixed up (Arab, Jew, Greek, Roman) but hated everyone not Roman- Who were the wise men? Wealthy from Arabia. Arab believers. Hundreds or more traveled together. East means “the rising”- Shepherds were poor Jews who came from fields to worship Jesus.- God had a plan... wise men watching for the signs... headed for Bethlehem when everything lined up... arrived first in Jerusalem- Herod gathered chief priests & scribes... sent wise men to find Jesus.- Sometimes we lose sight of the star... end up in the wrong place- People get more interested in church organization/politics than a relationship with Jesus

2010-12-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 12th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 15:3; Colossians 2:8; Titus 1 Topic: Traditions Notes: - Warning against traditions that strengthen loyalty to an organization rather than Christ- People become bound to traditions as though equal to scripture- Scripture translated over time through cultural perspectives- Christmas wasn’t celebrated until 300 years after Jesus’ birth... Constantine declared Christianity the state religion- Nobody knows when Jesus was born... doesn’t matter when we celebrate Jesus’ birthday; don’t just remember Him on Dec. 25th- The traditional view of Jesus birth is incorrect... Jesus wasn’t born in a stable. Middle Eastern culture hospitable, Joseph of royal lineage, “inn” is a guest room in a private home.- Nothing wrong with bows lights and trees... unless we only feel this way once a year... if it takes this for me to have compassion on the needy... then it has become tradition...- Christianity is doing what Jesus would every day of your life- Can’t live at the start of something (Jesus’ birth); gotta move on- Jesus isn’t lying in a manger but sitting on a throne; live the life...- Christmas is about God coming to draw us to Himself and about God in us driving us to where people are, living in their midst

2010-12-12-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 12th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 15:3; Colossians 2:8; Titus 1 Topic: Traditions Notes: - Warning against traditions that strengthen loyalty to an organization rather than Christ- People become bound to traditions as though equal to scripture- Scripture translated over time through cultural perspectives- Christmas wasn’t celebrated until 300 years after Jesus’ birth... Constantine declared Christianity the state religion- Nobody knows when Jesus was born... doesn’t matter when we celebrate Jesus’ birthday; don’t just remember Him on Dec. 25th- The traditional view of Jesus birth is incorrect... Jesus wasn’t born in a stable. Middle Eastern culture hospitable, Joseph of royal lineage, “inn” is a guest room in a private home.- Nothing wrong with bows lights and trees... unless we only feel this way once a year... if it takes this for me to have compassion on the needy... then it has become tradition...- Christianity is doing what Jesus would every day of your life- Can’t live at the start of something (Jesus’ birth); gotta move on- Jesus isn’t lying in a manger but sitting on a throne; live the life...- Christmas is about God coming to draw us to Himself and about God in us driving us to where people are, living in their midst

2010-12-05-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 5th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Luke 1:39-55 Topic: Faithfulness Notes: - Mary’s visit to Elizabeth; baby leapt; Mary’s spirit rejoiced- I believe in generational blessings but not generational curses- God chooses the lowly, unwanted and left out- Come to Him humble and He will meet us- In 1998 went to Israel and fell in love with Jewish people- God has a plan for His people; replacement theology false- We are favored and blessed if we are saved- If God calls you He won’t un-call you- The law was given to redeemed people; He calls then instructs- There will be no revival until we have the heart of God for Jews- We must love the Jew and Gentile, Israeli and Palestinian

2010-12-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 5th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 1:5-64 Topic: Faith Notes: - Because of God’s love, Jesus came to save unlovable, lost people- Luke set out to write all he had heard into an organized presentation- Gabriel appeared to Zacharias to tell of John’s conception, an answer to his prayers, and that John would be filled with the Spirit- God doesn’t do anything the way you think He will, but He already has it planned out- Zacharias doubted and so was made mute; doubt and be silenced- Gabriel appeared to Mary who responded “according to your word”- Mary went to Elizabeth and John leapt in her womb; he and Elizabeth filled with the Holy Spirit- There is no set pattern; don’t put God in a box- Obey truth, walk in love, trust God and you’ll be filled w/ the Spirit- Trust God and there will be a song in your heart