Central Church

2011-08-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 7th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; John 17:11, 15, 20-24 Topic: The Gospel Notes: - Before anything else there was God; Father, Son and Spirit... time would be created, a cycle. The fall of Lucifer was known, as well as of man. The father devised a plan...- The Old Testament is the first part of God’s revelation, showing man’s inability to redeem himself- Jesus is everything; Jesus prays for all believers; we are one in Jesus; the victory of Jesus is ours- Besetting sins... keep falling, repenting, repeating... we blame God for not helping, get obsessive to stop but can’t do it... not enough will power.- He didn’t come to make you strong, but for you to die, give up; we can’t do anything without Jesus- Every failure is due to a lack of prayer; we cannot live a victorious life without a prayer life; we cannot make it without the word of God

2011-08-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 7th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; John 17:11, 15, 20-24 Topic: The Gospel Notes: - Before anything else there was God; Father, Son and Spirit... time would be created, a cycle. The fall of Lucifer was known, as well as of man. The father devised a plan...- The Old Testament is the first part of God’s revelation, showing man’s inability to redeem himself- Jesus is everything; Jesus prays for all believers; we are one in Jesus; the victory of Jesus is ours- Besetting sins... keep falling, repenting, repeating... we blame God for not helping, get obsessive to stop but can’t do it... not enough will power.- He didn’t come to make you strong, but for you to die, give up; we can’t do anything without Jesus- Every failure is due to a lack of prayer; we cannot live a victorious life without a prayer life; we cannot make it without the word of God

2011-07-31-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July 31st, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture:Matthew 7:1-5; I Corinthians 4:1-5 Topic: Prayer Notes: - Prayer is the most powerful and accessible thing we can do on earth- Prayer is not just a means to get something; it is a means to know God- God is concerned about changing things in you, not around you; prayer helps us see things in us that are not like God- What hinders prayer: unbelief, sin, a man disrespect his wife... how we treat people- You cannot be any closer to God than you are to your wife- God honors obedience- Judge not lest you be judged...- Story: man on subway with two children out of control... you don’t know what is going on in people’s lives- We don’t even understand our own heart- The more broken we are, the less critical we’ll be; the more filled with the spirit, the more compassion we have- The merciful will obtain mercy- I don’t have anything to defend... I have done what I’m accused of in some way- We are here by the grace of God, accepted through Jesus Christ- Christians think they are to be the enforcers... but should be the examples- The only thing that matters in this world is people- Story: a pastor in a doughnut shop buys a b-day cake for a woman...

2011-07-31-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Juy 31st 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; Psalm 42 Topic: Focus Notes: - If I’m troubled, discouraged, afraid, anxious then I’ve stopped looking at Jesus- He started your faith and will continue your faith; keep your eyes on Jesus- David talking to himself; we let our old selves talk to us (things of the past, defeat, misery), the new self must talk back- Old self will say you’re not even saved, backslidden... you cannot lose your salvation!- When I need it most God stands up in my life and delivers me from my destruction- Crying out and deliverance always go together- You cannot look at your problems and be victorious

2011-07-31-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Juy 31st 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; Psalm 42 Topic: Focus Notes: - If I’m troubled, discouraged, afraid, anxious then I’ve stopped looking at Jesus- He started your faith and will continue your faith; keep your eyes on Jesus- David talking to himself; we let our old selves talk to us (things of the past, defeat, misery), the new self must talk back- Old self will say you’re not even saved, backslidden... you cannot lose your salvation!- When I need it most God stands up in my life and delivers me from my destruction- Crying out and deliverance always go together- You cannot look at your problems and be victorious

2011-07-24-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July 24th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture:I Kings 8:56; Psalm 37:1-8 Topic: Sovereignty of God Notes:

2011-07-24-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 24th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23; 34:5-7; John 17:5; I King 8:56 Topic: The Gospel Notes: - The cross of Jesus Christ is the best and the worst thing that has happened on earth- Conversation between Moses & God: Moses says “show me your glory.” God says “My goodness will pass before you.”- The apostles at the cross saw the glory of God- When we don’t understand the cross, we don’t understand our need for Jesus- God’s goodness is His grace; God’s glory is His grace- Jesus represented us on the cross; God turned His back on our sins- God will not clear the guilty; without repentance, men will be rejected by God- When we repent, we are forgiven for yesterday and tomorrow- Vision walking through garden with Jesus; He points out what must be removed- Don’t glory in anything other than Christ- A sinner rejects Jesus; a sinning saint neglects Jesus- We have the sin of prayerlessness; when we don’t pray our hunger for scripture evaporates; we should believe when we pray...

2011-07-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 24th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} Exodus 33:18-23; 34:5-7; John 17:5; I King 8:56 Topic: The Gospel Notes: - The cross of Jesus Christ is the best and the worst thing that has happened on earth- Conversation between Moses & God: Moses says “show me your glory.” God says “My goodness will pass before you.”- The apostles at the cross saw the glory of God- When we don’t understand the cross, we don’t understand our need for Jesus- God’s goodness is His grace; God’s glory is His grace- Jesus represented us on the cross; God turned His back on our sins- God will not clear the guilty; without repentance, men will be rejected by God- When we repent, we are forgiven for yesterday and tomorrow- Vision walking through garden with Jesus; He points out what must be removed- Don’t glory in anything other than Christ- A sinner rejects Jesus; a sinning saint neglects Jesus- We have the sin of prayerlessness; when we don’t pray our hunger for scripture evaporates; we should believe when we pray...

2011-07-17-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July 17th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture:Philippians 1:29; II Thessalonians 1:4-5; I Peter 4:12-14; Isaiah 51:1; I Kings 6:7; Romans 8:18 Topic: Suffering Notes: - Every Christian suffers- It is denial of the scripture to say that if people are really walking by faith they will not suffer- We do not see as God sees- Suffering granted to us by God is proof that we are God’s- God is sovereign- The devil only does what God gives him permission to do; the devil has become the means by which our faith is increased- Stone quarry... where stones are hewn out of rock; the father is cutting...- Press toward the mark- Sometimes we suffer that the glory of God might be manifest- Don’t waste your sufferings by complaining, quitting, running... praise Him for it... tell Him to make you a willing vessal

2011-07-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Juy 17th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19; Lamentations 3:19-23 Topic: Assurance Notes: - We must be solidly planted in the love of God- God’s love is everlasting and unconditional- Isaiah said “woe is me”... as we discover we are not what we want to be... we must understand we are saved and God is working things out of us... it is painful- If you don’t have a parallel revelation of the love of God, you’ll be a hopeless person- Paul addressed himself first as least of the apostles, then least of the saints, then chief of sinners; personal evaluation of self will not improve but your love and appreciation for what He did for you will- When we get weary we are vulnerable to the attacks of the devil- We couldn’t love Him; He loved us first- He forgives and will love you, build you up, bless, protect and provide for you- We are saved by grace and kept by the power of the Holy Spirit- The prodigal son was forgiven before he even spoke his repentance- Spiritual assault like never before... every past sin brought back... remorse, guilt and fear... compulsion to repent until I almost lost my mind... this did not come from God- Satan lies about the nature of God: says you are not forgiven, that you will never be free, that you must try harder, that you’ve blasphemed the Holy Spirit, and that God has lost patience with you- God is not a punisher; He chastens us to pull us back to Him as His child- What was begun in the spirit cannot be completed in the flesh- A blasphemer does not want God

2011-07-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Juy 17th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19; Lamentations 3:19-23 Topic: Assurance Notes: - We must be solidly planted in the love of God- God’s love is everlasting and unconditional- Isaiah said “woe is me”... as we discover we are not what we want to be... we must understand we are saved and God is working things out of us... it is painful- If you don’t have a parallel revelation of the love of God, you’ll be a hopeless person- Paul addressed himself first as least of the apostles, then least of the saints, then chief of sinners; personal evaluation of self will not improve but your love and appreciation for what He did for you will- When we get weary we are vulnerable to the attacks of the devil- We couldn’t love Him; He loved us first- He forgives and will love you, build you up, bless, protect and provide for you- We are saved by grace and kept by the power of the Holy Spirit- The prodigal son was forgiven before he even spoke his repentance- Spiritual assault like never before... every past sin brought back... remorse, guilt and fear... compulsion to repent until I almost lost my mind... this did not come from God- Satan lies about the nature of God: says you are not forgiven, that you will never be free, that you must try harder, that you’ve blasphemed the Holy Spirit, and that God has lost patience with you- God is not a punisher; He chastens us to pull us back to Him as His child- What was begun in the spirit cannot be completed in the flesh- A blasphemer does not want God

2011-07-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Juy 10th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18; Mark 9:36; 10:46-52; Psalm 51:1-3 Topic: Mercy Notes: - God is merciful and full of compassion; we get judgmental towards people- People don’t know better; we didn’t either and Jesus had compassion on us- God saw people being bullied by the devil; we are helpless without God- You are not in control; we are either controlled by darkness or by light- God saw the helplessness of the people, like sheep without a shepherd- Blind Bartimaeus by the roadside begging- Sometimes we feel like Jesus is passing us by; He will not pass you by... He will not ignore your plea- We begin to live with sins that easily beset us; we get comfortable with them and they begin to hinder our prayers... we must examine ourselves- Don’t maximize sins either, thinking you’ve sinned such that you are hopless- We talk too much; need to lay our tongues on the altar- Maybe I don’t have enough compassion- Love your neighbor as yourself- We need new conviction about the junk we watch on TV... it will destroy desire for spiritual things and numb our sensitivity to right and wrong- God doesn’t want your sin to always be before you; forget those thing behind

2011-07-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Juy 10th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18; Mark 9:36; 10:46-52; Psalm 51:1-3 Topic: Mercy Notes: - God is merciful and full of compassion; we get judgmental towards people- People don’t know better; we didn’t either and Jesus had compassion on us- God saw people being bullied by the devil; we are helpless without God- You are not in control; we are either controlled by darkness or by light- God saw the helplessness of the people, like sheep without a shepherd- Blind Bartimaeus by the roadside begging- Sometimes we feel like Jesus is passing us by; He will not pass you by... He will not ignore your plea- We begin to live with sins that easily beset us; we get comfortable with them and they begin to hinder our prayers... we must examine ourselves- Don’t maximize sins either, thinking you’ve sinned such that you are hopless- We talk too much; need to lay our tongues on the altar- Maybe I don’t have enough compassion- Love your neighbor as yourself- We need new conviction about the junk we watch on TV... it will destroy desire for spiritual things and numb our sensitivity to right and wrong- God doesn’t want your sin to always be before you; forget those thing behind

2011-07-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Juy 3rd 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Kings 18 Topic: Prayer Notes: - Elijah on Mount Carmel faced 450 prophets of Baal... built an altar to God and they an altar to their gods.- If God is God then serve Him; if Baal is god then serve him- Elijah prayed and God answered by fire- God want to answer when we pray; why are our prayers so many and answers so few?- If we are truly where we need to be with God, doing what we are to be doing, shouldn’t we expect God to move when we pray?- If the altar needs repair then nothing else works; if it isn’t cared for it will deteriorate- Maintain the altar of the Lord on a daily basis or there will be no answer- We must remember who we are in Him, gather the people, repair the altar, make time to pray... it must be the #1 priority in my life.

2011-07-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Juy 3rd 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Kings 18 Topic: Prayer Notes: - Elijah on Mount Carmel faced 450 prophets of Baal... built an altar to God and they an altar to their gods.- If God is God then serve Him; if Baal is god then serve him- Elijah prayed and God answered by fire- God want to answer when we pray; why are our prayers so many and answers so few?- If we are truly where we need to be with God, doing what we are to be doing, shouldn’t we expect God to move when we pray?- If the altar needs repair then nothing else works; if it isn’t cared for it will deteriorate- Maintain the altar of the Lord on a daily basis or there will be no answer- We must remember who we are in Him, gather the people, repair the altar, make time to pray... it must be the #1 priority in my life.

2011-06-26-1800 Pastor Tony Arnet, Central's children's pastor, is the speaker this evening June 26th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16; 5:13-14 Topic: Choices/Decisions Notes:

2011-06-26-1030 Dr. Raymond Culpepper , First Assistant Overseer for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning June 26th, 2010.Scripture Ref: Deuteronomy 2:1-3; John 8:32Topic: BrokenessNotes:

2011-06-26-0830 Dr. Raymond Culpepper , First Assistant Overseer for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning June 26th, 2010.Scripture Ref: Deuteronomy 2:1-3; John 8:32Topic: BrokenessNotes:

2011-06-19-1800 Pastor Evan Albertyn is the speaker this evening June 19th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: John 9 Topic: Humility Notes:

2011-06-19-1030 Dr.. Randy Smith is the speaker this morning Jun 19th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Loran Livingston introduces him. Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22 Topic: Relationship Notes:

2011-06-19-0830 Dr.. Randy Smith is the speaker this morning Jun 19th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Loran Livingston introduces him. Scripture: Mark 2:1-13; Matthew 4; John 4; Luke 4; 5:17 Topic: Healing Notes:

2011-06-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Jun 12th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Samuel 17:46-47 Topic: Victory Notes: - David & Goliath- Every day I must go back down to the valley and face Goliath- I will not be able to win this battle with Saul’s armor (worldly weapons)- If you have not first been in the presence of God, Goliath will look bigger...- What does your giant look like?- When you feel there is no way out... bad marriage, job (out of work), depression, addiction...- Everything Israel did was dependent on Goliath... fear- Learn how to confront Goliath- You do not have to be afraid or lose every day- This is not your battle; it is the Lord’s- The enemy cannot keep you from praising God who brings you victory

2011-06-12-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Jun 12th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Samuel 17:46-47 Topic: Victory Notes: - David & Goliath- Every day I must go back down to the valley and face Goliath- I will not be able to win this battle with Saul’s armor (worldly weapons)- If you have not first been in the presence of God, Goliath will look bigger...- What does your giant look like?- When you feel there is no way out... bad marriage, job (out of work), depression, addiction...- Everything Israel did was dependent on Goliath... fear- Learn how to confront Goliath- You do not have to be afraid or lose every day- This is not your battle; it is the Lord’s- The enemy cannot keep you from praising God who brings you victory

2011-06-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Jun 5th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 15:6-10 Topic: Celebration Notes: - The prodigal son’s real sin was that he was living without a relationship with his father; he valued only what he could get from his father- The same spirit that rose Jesus from the dead abides in you- Lay your burdens down and enjoy the party Jesus is throwing- Prodigal son left home to party... at first this is fun but it will destroy you; his father threw a better party on his return- Weddings... dancing with daughters... what’s wrong with dancing when we celebrate?- Christians are afraid to celebrate, that someone will see or talk about...- Other cultures celebrate; they don’t have the inhibitions we have- Celebration ought to be commonplace every time we get together- As a child asked “how come they have all the fun?” Answer: “they don’t have what we have.” But what do we have?- The world does not want what they see of us... we have to show that we have something they wish they had- You may be away from God drawing nearer, or near to God drawing away

2011-06-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning Jun 5th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 15:6-10 Topic: Celebration Notes: - The prodigal son’s real sin was that he was living without a relationship with his father; he valued only what he could get from his father- The same spirit that rose Jesus from the dead abides in you- Lay your burdens down and enjoy the party Jesus is throwing- Prodigal son left home to party... at first this is fun but it will destroy you; his father threw a better party on his return- Weddings... dancing with daughters... what’s wrong with dancing when we celebrate?- Christians are afraid to celebrate, that someone will see or talk about...- Other cultures celebrate; they don’t have the inhibitions we have- Celebration ought to be commonplace every time we get together- As a child asked “how come they have all the fun?” Answer: “they don’t have what we have.” But what do we have?- The world does not want what they see of us... we have to show that we have something they wish they had- You may be away from God drawing nearer, or near to God drawing away

2011-05-29-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 29th, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Topic: Hope Notes: - God is infinitely wonderful... always working to bring people into the kingdom- Jewish man saved, cut off from family to later find sister has been completed (saved)- We think God will move stronger if we are more confident- The Spirit prays through us with groanings when we don’t know how to pray- Some think it’s a treat for a Pastor to get a message every week... I sometimes want to give up or do something else... then I give the message and the altars fill up...- God is able to do beyond us (the power of Jesus inside of)- Some of the greatest moves of God come from people who feel like they’ve failed, didn’t communicate....

2011-05-29-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 29th 2011 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18; Romans 3:9-18; Psalm 103:10-14 Topic: Jesus the Son Notes: - The root cause of our world’s trouble is sin. One solution: Jesus- How we should view unsaved: under domination of Satan, sick, crippled, blind, dead, wicked, angry... they can only act out their condition- For the church to hate sinners is to miss the heart of Jesus- We know we are the body of Christ when we cry about the condition of sinners and long to help them come to the saving knowledge of Jesus- When saved you have been drawn by the spirit and a process begins- Now you have another enemy who is focused on your demise- None have sought after God... He chose you... “follow me”- We’re trying to get people to follow the church... instead we must create an interest in Jesus by the way we live- Go where they are... they aren’t coming where you are- Know what you believe of Him, not what someone else says they believe- We’re trying to get people to come to Jesus, not straighten them out- We’re trying to figure who is in and who is out... it’s not our business- People don’t get fixed perfectly right away- He has not dealt with us according to our sins

2011-05-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 29th 2011 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18; Romans 3:9-18; Psalm 103:10-14 Topic: Jesus the Son Notes: - The root cause of our world’s trouble is sin. One solution: Jesus- How we should view unsaved: under domination of Satan, sick, crippled, blind, dead, wicked, angry... they can only act out their condition- For the church to hate sinners is to miss the heart of Jesus- We know we are the body of Christ when we cry about the condition of sinners and long to help them come to the saving knowledge of Jesus- When saved you have been drawn by the spirit and a process begins- Now you have another enemy who is focused on your demise- None have sought after God... He chose you... “follow me”- We’re trying to get people to follow the church... instead we must create an interest in Jesus by the way we live- Go where they are... they aren’t coming where you are- Know what you believe of Him, not what someone else says they believe- We’re trying to get people to come to Jesus, not straighten them out- We’re trying to figure who is in and who is out... it’s not our business- People don’t get fixed perfectly right away- He has not dealt with us according to our sins

2011-05-22-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 22nd, 2011 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: II Corinthians 4:16-18; Isaiah 54:17 Topic: Victory Notes: - Do not invest in the temporary; invest in the eternal- If you want to be victorious think on God things- Don’t lose heart... our light affliction is temporary. He’s helping me carry it- What I’m going through now is producing an eternal weight of glory- Looking at temporary things keeps you stirred up, worried, mad, burdened...- You feed yourself with the news... conservative doesn’t mean Christian- I’m not interested in political party; we are supposed to be Christians- Christians will spread light, tell the truth, love enemies, have compassion for sinners, feed the hungry, build a house for the homeless... reach out beyond yourself- Look at things that are not seen; Elisha’s servant saw they were surrounded by the Syrians... Elisha prayed “God, open their eyes...they are looking at what is seen”- Those who are for you far outnumber those who are against you

2011-05-22-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 22nd, 2011 in the 10:30 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

2011-05-22-0830 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`