Central Church

2010-12-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 5th, 2010 in the 8:30 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

2010-11-28-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 28th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Matthew 5:9, 24; 6:14-15; Romans 14:19 Topic: Forgiveness Notes: - When we’re tired we become sensitive, protective, read into situations, make rash decisions, develop bad feelings towards people- The devil is looking for a way into a situation- The holiday season wears people out- The kingdom of God is about relationships- My attitude towards a fellow believer is my attitude towards Jesus...- Prayers fall to the ground when we don’t reconcile- Pursue the things that make for peace- Forgive others and you will be forgiven (by God)- Don’t live in sensitivity- The devil loves a divided church; there is power in unity

2010-11-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 28th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:23-28 Topic: Peace Notes: - When I’m living a sanctified life I am a peaceful person- The peace of God preserves; when I renew my friendship with the world the peace of God diminishes in my life- As canning preserves... the peace of God seals us from the outside- Where He’s taking me is better than where I am; don’t be settled- God will disturb and stir you up for the sake of preserving you- I’ve not allowed God to preserve me body, soul and spirit so the peace leaves me; Let the world lose its attraction to me- Being angry towards or resenting someone is a defeat, hindering prayers, worship... forgive as He forgives- I should act/react differently than world; my only attraction Jesus- When I lay it at His feet I am full: not upset, confused, agitated...- Humbleness-spiritual state when you see God at work- Do we trust God? Then why am I complaining, blaming, angry?

2010-11-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 28th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:23-28 Topic: Peace Notes: - When I’m living a sanctified life I am a peaceful person- The peace of God preserves; when I renew my friendship with the world the peace of God diminishes in my life- As canning preserves... the peace of God seals us from the outside- Where He’s taking me is better than where I am; don’t be settled- God will disturb and stir you up for the sake of preserving you- I’ve not allowed God to preserve me body, soul and spirit so the peace leaves me; Let the world lose its attraction to me- Being angry towards or resenting someone is a defeat, hindering prayers, worship... forgive as He forgives- I should act/react differently than world; my only attraction Jesus- When I lay it at His feet I am full: not upset, confused, agitated...- Humbleness-spiritual state when you see God at work- Do we trust God? Then why am I complaining, blaming, angry?

2010-11-23-1830 Greg Baker is the speaker for 6:30 Mid-week evening service held on Tuesday this week November 23rd, 2010. Several staff present their testimonies.Scripture Ref: Topic: ChristmasNotes: - Testimonies: Randy Johnson, Michelle Soroka, Larry Greene, Mike Gates

2010-11-21-1800 Josh Livingston is the speaker for this Sunday evening November 21st, 2010.Scripture ref: VariousTopic: HumilityNotes: - We run from the quiet where God likes to speak- David in the desert tending sheep found peace in nothing but God- It’s not about me doing but about God doing something through me.- We work for a vote of confidence from other people- David meditated on Jesus every single day- We feel like we can get out of any situation on our own- We are too dependant on what the world has to offer

2010-11-21-1030 Dr. Mark Williams is the guest speaker this morning November 21st, 2010 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Titus 2:11-14Topic: Grace Notes: - John Newton: slave trader who became a slave, saved in storm at sea, writer of “Amazing Grace.”- God is the source of grace- The scope of grace reaches all men- God’s grace is sufficient for salvation, sanctification and in suffering- God’s grace began in the garden- The ultimate expression of God’s grace revealed in His Son- We’re all born in sin with no merit for God’s love- What the devil cannot deny he will try to distort: through legalism (grace is not enough) or license (doesn’t matter how you live)- Salvation is an experience that will change you

2010-11-21-0830 Dr. Mark Williams is the guest speaker this morning November 21st, 2010 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Titus 2:11-14Topic: Grace Notes: - John Newton: slave trader who became a slave, saved in storm at sea, writer of “Amazing Grace.”- God is the source of grace- The scope of grace reaches all men- God’s grace is sufficient for salvation, sanctification and in suffering- God’s grace began in the garden- The ultimate expression of God’s grace revealed in His Son- We’re all born in sin with no merit for God’s love- What the devil cannot deny he will try to distort: through legalism (grace is not enough) or license (doesn’t matter how you live)- Salvation is an experience that will change you

2010-11-17-1830 Lynn and Mary Stone are guest speakers this Wednesday evening November 17th, 2010 in the 6:30 service. They will be presenting over the next several Wednesday evenings a series on how to have a strong Christian family. Scripture: Various Topic: Family Notes:

2010-11-14-1800 Jason York, Central's youth pastor, delivers the message this evening November 14th, 2010Scripture Ref: Romans 8:28, 31Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes: - God will go with you to fight for you, but you must go- Be firm in your belief in Jesus Christ- Go and in His time He will reveal His purpose for you- What is so big in my life? What obstacle that God didn’t put there?- There’s no where too dark God won’t go to fight for you- God is working for your good because He loves you- God already provided the answer; you must do (healthy eating, stop spending, study)- Handicapped basketball; be full of joy

2010-11-14-10-30 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning November 14th, 2010 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 12:1-5Topic: Holy Living Notes: - Make deliberate decisions to open your heart to life altering truths- 15% of Bible on how to find God; 85% to help you follow- Man is condemned-each person must choose to reconnect with God- Jesus paid our penalty; God enables me by His Spirit- Therefore...- Michelangelo freeing prisoners from stone- God’s wisdom is deep and His knowledge vast- America is blessed because of a set of core values from Word of God- God is connected to His children as a mother is connected to hers- God’s right to inspect us; practical purity vs. theoretical theology- Real worship only happens when I surrender every part of me- God’s right to remodel; don’t be pressed into the mold; be reshaped, transformed by the renewing of mind to know the desire of God- God’s right to connect us; we are a body- Mary, Martha, Lazarus: Worship, service, testimony

2010-11-14-0830 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning November 14th, 2010 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 5:6-13; Genesis 25:24-34; 27:41; 36Topic: Family Notes: - Sid Vicious/Sex Pistols, Story of Esau- Things fall apart easily in a fallen world- Casting into roles in the family- Connection-we love our children because they are our children, not for what they produce- People settled in what they do but not who they are- Character development-spiritual blessings lost living in the moment- There’s a difference between compliance and obedience- Hurt becomes anger becomes bitterness and changes who we are- Conflict with core values-everybody knew God at one time but people became rebellious- Crowding-display of priorities based on the pursuit of stuff/schedules- Conformity-slow and careful conformity to the world

2010-11-10-1830 Lynn and Mary Stone are guest speakers this Wednesday evening November 10th, 2010 in the 6:30 service. They will be presenting over the next several Wednesday evenings a series on how to have a strong Christian family. Scripture: Various Topic: Family Notes:

2010-11-07-1800 Porter Speakman presents a special missions presentation this evening November 7th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Pastor Loran Livingston comments briefly. Scripture: Topic: Missions Notes: - Testimonies: Jan Harrison, Ada Robinson- Comments: Porter Speakman

2010-11-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 7th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:12-22 Topic: The Church Notes: - How to treat your spiritual leader, each other and how to act- Spiritual leaders are not to rule over, but are to lead as people submit, looking - The enemy’s environment is anger and revenge- Be at peace among yourselves- Don’t let money make you an enemy- Anything that stifles you spiritually, put out of your hands- When we’re strong we have little tolerance for the weak- We’re not supposed to be seeking justice for ourselves- Too wrapped up in possessions; keep your mind on spiritual things- Prayer is meant to be like spiritual breathing; rejoice and pray- Don’t quench the spirit (don’t do anything to hinder Him from completing His objective in someone’s life)- Word of faith, school of prophecy...- Prophecy is preaching- No saved person doesn’t like preaching- Church builds a protection around you and your family- Work hard at reconciling (marriage)

2010-11-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 7th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:12-22 Topic: The Church Notes: - How to treat your spiritual leader, each other and how to act- Spiritual leaders are not to rule over, but are to lead as people submit, looking - The enemy’s environment is anger and revenge- Be at peace among yourselves- Don’t let money make you an enemy- Anything that stifles you spiritually, put out of your hands- When we’re strong we have little tolerance for the weak- We’re not supposed to be seeking justice for ourselves- Too wrapped up in possessions; keep your mind on spiritual things- Prayer is meant to be like spiritual breathing; rejoice and pray- Don’t quench the spirit (don’t do anything to hinder Him from completing His objective in someone’s life)- Word of faith, school of prophecy...- Prophecy is preaching- No saved person doesn’t like preaching- Church builds a protection around you and your family- Work hard at reconciling (marriage)

2010-11-03-1830 Lynn and Mary Stone are guest speakers this Wednesday evening November 3rd, 2010 in the 6:30 service. They will be presenting over the next several Wednesday evenings a series on how to have a strong Christian family. Scripture: Various Topic: Family Notes:

2010-10-31-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 31st, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Topic: Spiritual Warfare Notes: - Christians drift toward naivety- Trick or treating... decorating... foolishness that doesn’t glorify Jesus- Test the spirits- We think some things neutral but everything glorifies God or Satan- What is it you won’t do anymore?- Youth will find themselves with new freedoms...- Music, holidays... spirits behind everything- American Idol... you cannot be what the world wants you to be without selling your soul, convictions, values- Sell out to God; nothing can satisfy like Jesus

2010-10-31-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 31st, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Topic: End Times Notes: - Jesus’ return is meant to comfort and encourage one another- Prophecy has been made academic, has become confusing and has divided people; what matters is that we are in the body of Christ- The Day of the Lord (God revealed) will come as a thief in the night- The Day of the Lord begins when Israel signs a peace treaty... it will be broken, people deceived.- We won’t be caught off guard because we won’t be here- The only real peace comes from knowing Jesus- Nothing in this world will improve your life; don’t need life improved but to be born again- If you don't know Jesus you’re deceived; there are saved and lost- If God delivered you, stop playing with fire- Sometimes I struggle with assurance of salvation... Ever feel the darkness closing in? It happens even to God’s children.- Depression can be physical... be careful how you try to help another- God is hanging on to you- There’s no hope in what will happen on the earth; Jesus is coming.

2010-10-31-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 31st, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Topic: End Times Notes: - Jesus’ return is meant to comfort and encourage one another- Prophecy has been made academic, has become confusing and has divided people; what matters is that we are in the body of Christ- The Day of the Lord (God revealed) will come as a thief in the night- The Day of the Lord begins when Israel signs a peace treaty... it will be broken, people deceived.- We won’t be caught off guard because we won’t be here- The only real peace comes from knowing Jesus- Nothing in this world will improve your life; don’t need life improved but to be born again- If you don't know Jesus you’re deceived; there are saved and lost- If God delivered you, stop playing with fire- Sometimes I struggle with assurance of salvation... Ever feel the darkness closing in? It happens even to God’s children.- Depression can be physical... be careful how you try to help another- God is hanging on to you- There’s no hope in what will happen on the earth; Jesus is coming.

2010-10-27-1830 Lynn and Mary Stone are guest speakers this Wednesday evening October 27th, 2010 in the 6:30 service. They will be presenting over the next several Wednesday evenings a series on how to have a strong Christian family. Scripture: Various Topic: Family Notes:

2010-10-24-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 24th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Psalm 103 Topic: Worry Notes: - Paul wrote to comfort those who’d lost family members- This is the first mention of the rapture- Every parent worries about their children- The easiest way the devil discourages us is through family- Instead of worrying, worship God and He will work it out- The enemy creates confusion in your city of worship (Nehemiah) and weakens your faith and prayers- The more you talk to people about your troubles, the more confused you become; talk to God; don’t listen to too many advisors- Confusion + fear = weakness- Read, worship and give it to God- God removes our sin; we forget that we are weak and fall again- We remember our sins but God forgets them- When He saves you, He becomes your father- Story of job at Belk; father came to buy socks. God will show up to show you that you are on His mind

2010-10-20-1830 Lynn and Mary Stone are guest speakers this Wednesday evening October 20th, 2010 in the 6:30 service. They will be presenting over the next several Wednesday evenings a series on how to have a strong Christian family. Scripture: Various Topic: Family Notes:

2010-10-17-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 17th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 4:9-12 Topic: Forgiveness Notes: - We are a melting pot of people; each seeing from his own perspective- You are out of God’s will when you live in unforgiveness- If I don’t forgive, I will not be forgiven- Don’t call yourself “Reverend” if you aren’t proclaiming the gospel- Unforgiveness affects everything else- Satan is looking for a crevice to plant something among us (choir members in competition, resentment, hostility trying to worship... leads to hypocrisy and spiritual duplicity. Prayers fall to the ground)- Don’t evaluate life by this moment or make a decision when tired- If you want the peace of God you must abound in love more & more- We are offensive people. It is human nature. Be smarter than the devil by living on our knees.- Display forgiveness as a testimony that God is living inside- You are never justified to hate or live in anger- Some people always in a fight because unforgiveness has taken root- Forgiveness will get your peace back... maybe not your money, position or reputation- Love never fails; forgiveness always wins

2010-10-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 17th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 4; I Corinthians 6:13-20 Topic: Sin Notes:- - We’ve lost our conscience- We call sexuality art; God didn’t make us to express all we feel- We belong to God; our lives should represent Him- Satan is using the media to strip morality from this world- The world wants us to applaud their sin; it’s in Christian homes- God’s will for you is to be sanctified, to have standards & conviction- Our education system is rotten, pulling young away from morality- Unbiblical sexual activity destroys the soul... steals our integrity- Fornication: Christians think activity other than intercourse okay- If you want God strong in your life, flee the appearance of evil- Two become one: a society of multiple partners tears lives to pieces- He’s coming back for a chaste, clean bride- There is someone waiting on you, a moment designed to destroy you- If I’m looking at Jesus I’m not looking at you- Marriages go through droughts... love & honor your spouse and when the feelings come back you’ll be glad you did- Love is action; love never fails

2010-10-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 17th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 4; I Corinthians 6:13-20 Topic: Sin Notes:- - We’ve lost our conscience- We call sexuality art; God didn’t make us to express all we feel- We belong to God; our lives should represent Him- Satan is using the media to strip morality from this world- The world wants us to applaud their sin; it’s in Christian homes- God’s will for you is to be sanctified, to have standards & conviction- Our education system is rotten, pulling young away from morality- Unbiblical sexual activity destroys the soul... steals our integrity- Fornication: Christians think activity other than intercourse okay- If you want God strong in your life, flee the appearance of evil- Two become one: a society of multiple partners tears lives to pieces- He’s coming back for a chaste, clean bride- There is someone waiting on you, a moment designed to destroy you- If I’m looking at Jesus I’m not looking at you- Marriages go through droughts... love & honor your spouse and when the feelings come back you’ll be glad you did- Love is action; love never fails 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-qformat:yes; 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:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}

2010-10-13-1830 Lynn and Mary Stone are guest speakers this Wednesday evening October 13th, 2010 in the 6:30 service. They will be presenting over the next several Wednesday evenings a series on how to have a strong Christian family. Scripture: Various Topic: Family Notes:

2010-10-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 10th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3 Topic: Suffering Notes: - A pastor can only do what he’s called if his wife is called as well- Paul sent Timothy to encourage because he could not go himself- Trials are a part of the faith; troubles strengthen faith- Paul feared that the people would fail; struggled with doubt- Everyone’s faith has a gap (i.e. divine healing).- We don’t trust God to carry our burdens, take care of our problems- The more we interact with believers and hear the Word, the more the gaps are filled- People feel obligated to explain God; we can’t understand God- Don’t try to explain but proclaim Him- Trials weed out hypocrites, qualify us to help others, produce patience, make you live better and tell people about Jesus- A trial is not something happening to you but God working in you- Daniel and the fiery furnace... went in bound up, walked around inside liberated. Start talking to Jesus and fire loses its heat- When you listen to Jesus, it’s not a trial anymore but a triumph- God is with us in the midst of trial; do not sorrow... Suffering

2010-10-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 10th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3 Topic: Suffering Notes: - A pastor can only do what he’s called if his wife is called as well- Paul sent Timothy to encourage because he could not go himself- Trials are a part of the faith; troubles strengthen faith- Paul feared that the people would fail; struggled with doubt- Everyone’s faith has a gap (i.e. divine healing).- We don’t trust God to carry our burdens, take care of our problems- The more we interact with believers and hear the Word, the more the gaps are filled- People feel obligated to explain God; we can’t understand God- Don’t try to explain but proclaim Him- Trials weed out hypocrites, qualify us to help others, produce patience, make you live better and tell people about Jesus- A trial is not something happening to you but God working in you- Daniel and the fiery furnace... went in bound up, walked around inside liberated. Start talking to Jesus and fire loses its heat- When you listen to Jesus, it’s not a trial anymore but a triumph- God is with us in the midst of trial; do not sorrow... Suffering

2010-10-06-1830 Lynn and Mary Stone are guest speakers this Wednesday evening October 6th, 2010 in the 6:30 service. They will be presenting over the next several Wednesday evenings a series on how to have a strong Christian family. Scripture: Various Topic: Family Notes:

2010-10-03-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 3rd, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-20 Topic: Holy Living Notes: - Our hearts are prone to wander away from God- Too many things have an attraction to us, a power over us, that would not if we kept our eyes on Jesus; be filled with the Holy Spirit- Preachers who fell... none of us exempt- Don’t want to fail God, destroying family and losing my testimony- Satan catches us off guard; we need to realize what’s happening- All devil needs to trip you up is to create reasonable doubt- Cast down imaginations- The Word of God (truth) is our greatest weapon... will set you free- Men lie & deceive.- Spirit filled man should never have to go to a bar for relief/relaxation- So-called Christians are doing the same things as the world- Women will dress provocatively; even Christian women want to be attractive to someone- There will always be something there to hinder you; fight every day- There are things you can’t do and places you can’t go Holy Living

2010-10-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 3rd, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 2 Topic: Servanthood Notes: - There is a common distrust of preachers- True ministers of the gospel love people but do not woo them- The pastor is to take care of the people; not vice-versa- False doctrines, teachers... crooks taking advantage- The local congregation is what God established, what people need...- The body of Christ must come together for church- “Don’t know how much longer I have”- Have a heart for the people under this ministry, can’t get away from it; it is part of the calling; a pastor always affected by the people- Must set an example; do as unto Christ.- Have begged people not to marry, go into business, move away...- The flesh is always bent towards sin; stay on your knees- Alcohol lowers inhibitions and old self rises up- Mid-life crisis, money, lust...- Sin... you don’t ever think it will get to this. Servanthood

2010-10-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 3rd, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 2 Topic: Servanthood Notes: - There is a common distrust of preachers- True ministers of the gospel love people but do not woo them- The pastor is to take care of the people; not vice-versa- False doctrines, teachers... crooks taking advantage- The local congregation is what God established, what people need...- The body of Christ must come together for church- “Don’t know how much longer I have”- Have a heart for the people under this ministry, can’t get away from it; it is part of the calling; a pastor always affected by the people- Must set an example; do as unto Christ.- Have begged people not to marry, go into business, move away...- The flesh is always bent towards sin; stay on your knees- Alcohol lowers inhibitions and old self rises up- Mid-life crisis, money, lust...- Sin... you don’t ever think it will get to this. Servanthood

2010-09-29-1830 Lynn and Mary Stone are guest speakers this Wednesday evening September 29th, 2010 in the 6:30 service. They will be presenting over the next several Wednesday evenings a series on how to have a strong Christian family. Scripture: Various Topic: Family Notes:

2010-09-26-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 26th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Topic: Communion Notes: - Jesus made this simple; we complicate it with symbols and rules- When you do unto God because you love God, blessing will come- Go to church to thank God with worship & sacrifice- Live a life of thanksgiving and sacrifice- Respond to His love- Jesus gave His life for us; He is coming again and wants us to get the world ready- Giving is worship

2010-09-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 26th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1 Topic: Holy Living Notes: - Bible not originally divided into chapter & verse- Paul heard Thessalonians were suffering then got a good report- 3 proofs of salvation: faithful work, loving deeds, enduring hope- Thessalonians preaching the word everywhere they went; reputation of hospitality and of radical change... turned from idols to God- God is not into symbols but pure relationship with Jesus- We must deny one faith to declare another, not mixing faiths- What have you turned from that makes people talk- The line of distinction between the world and church is blurred- The church is known for begging and scandal- No such thing as a Christian business; Christians must act like Jesus when conducting business- There ought to be a marked difference in my life when I meet Jesus- Come out of the world system or share in its sin and the wrath- Most preaching prepares people to stay... getting more to live better

2010-09-26-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 26th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1 Topic: Holy Living Notes: - Bible not originally divided into chapter & verse- Paul heard Thessalonians were suffering then got a good report- 3 proofs of salvation: faithful work, loving deeds, enduring hope- Thessalonians preaching the word everywhere they went; reputation of hospitality and of radical change... turned from idols to God- God is not into symbols but pure relationship with Jesus- We must deny one faith to declare another, not mixing faiths- What have you turned from that makes people talk- The line of distinction between the world and church is blurred- The church is known for begging and scandal- No such thing as a Christian business; Christians must act like Jesus when conducting business- There ought to be a marked difference in my life when I meet Jesus- Come out of the world system or share in its sin and the wrath- Most preaching prepares people to stay... getting more to live better

2010-09-22-1830 Lynn and Mary Stone are guest speakers this Wednesday evening September 22nd, 2010 in the 6:30 service. They will be presenting over the next several Wednesday evenings a series on how to have a strong Christian family. Scripture: Various Topic: Family Notes:

2010-09-19-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 19th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Topic: Brokenness Notes: - We spend most of our lives trying to make things happen, using people, money...- Every trial God sends is meant to take a bit of our self-sufficiency- Trials intensify until we surrender; we’ll never have peace until...- We insist God move, etc... But God has a plan. Surrender to it and let Him work it out.- We are still full of the flesh- The potter is sovereign. - We should have no goal but to know Christ and to be usable

2010-09-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 19th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14; Psalm 105:16-19; Jeremiah 48:11; Acts 16:22-26; James 1:2 Topic: Suffering Notes: - What impact has your reaction to your problems had on others?- God used people in trouble to write His word: Paul wrote as a prisoner chained to a praetorian guard- If it doesn’t come out of pain, it doesn’t produce- We all have trouble in our lives; somebody else’s pain is bigger- God’s plan is to bring Jesus into glory, that we follow Him, and that the gospel be increased- Statistics of Paul’s opportunities to minister to guards- American Christians are not suffering as those in other nations- People are looking for an example of the believer- Joseph... why am I going through this?- Do I believe what He said? Do I act like I believe?- What will I do in these chains?- We would rather be delivered from than developed in this- Moab at ease, settled on his dregs (not poured from vessel to vessel)- We want to be left alone but need to poured out again and again until nothing is left but wine- Paul & Silas praised the Lord anyway; there are prisoners all around... the greatest impact you’ll have is when you lift Him up

2010-09-19-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 19th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14; Psalm 105:16-19; Jeremiah 48:11; Acts 16:22-26; James 1:2 Topic: Suffering Notes: - What impact has your reaction to your problems had on others?- God used people in trouble to write His word: Paul wrote as a prisoner chained to a praetorian guard- If it doesn’t come out of pain, it doesn’t produce- We all have trouble in our lives; somebody else’s pain is bigger- God’s plan is to bring Jesus into glory, that we follow Him, and that the gospel be increased- Statistics of Paul’s opportunities to minister to guards- American Christians are not suffering as those in other nations- People are looking for an example of the believer- Joseph... why am I going through this?- Do I believe what He said? Do I act like I believe?- What will I do in these chains?- We would rather be delivered from than developed in this- Moab at ease, settled on his dregs (not poured from vessel to vessel)- We want to be left alone but need to poured out again and again until nothing is left but wine- Paul & Silas praised the Lord anyway; there are prisoners all around... the greatest impact you’ll have is when you lift Him up

2010-09-15-1830 Lynn and Mary Stone are guest speakers this Wednesday evening September 15th, 2010 in the 6:30 service. They will be presenting over the next several Wednesday evenings a series on how to have a strong Christian family. Scripture: Various Topic: Family Notes:

2010-09-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 12th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7; Psalm 77:1-10; 86:5; 145:9; James 5:11; Luke 11:11-13 Topic: God the Father Notes: - God's love is greater than we can comprehend- We all desire to talk to someone who listens, cares and understands- Single parents, widows... doing it alone- We’re afraid to be misunderstood if we tell of deep pains...- Asaph’s Psalm crying out to God, longing for someone to help- God hears you when you pray- The devil is attacking God’s character by placing doubt in me- Believe what God said about Himself; we feel like a hopeless case when we’ve listened to the wrong one- Counselors have as many problems as you do; only Jesus can help- Sometimes prayer seems like a dead end road... trust, persevere, keep knocking, asking and seeking and the door will open- Nobody can understand one another, even in marriage- Life does not come together because you do churchy things- Confidence must come from trusting in God, not working for Him- Story: grandson with heart defect, always sick... we all have a heart defect, susceptible to every sin, God comes in to save and pick us up

2010-09-12-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 12th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Psalm 77 Topic: Hope Notes: - Satan has a plan to destroy you; God’s plan trumps Satan’s for those who trust in Jesus- God doesn’t give up on people as quick as we do- This old house: He bought me and is fixing me up- God is revealing to us by His spirit His work of salvation for us- His grace is greater than all your weaknesses and sins- You get out of a deep dark place by remember what He has done- Constant cycle: get as low as you can get, God never gives up- When we’re overwhelmed, in a storm, we either looking at people, ourselves, or the circumstance. Look at Jesus.

2010-09-12-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 12th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7; Psalm 77:1-10; 86:5; 145:9; James 5:11; Luke 11:11-13 Topic: God the Father Notes: - God's love is greater than we can comprehend- We all desire to talk to someone who listens, cares and understands- Single parents, widows... doing it alone- We’re afraid to be misunderstood if we tell of deep pains...- Asaph’s Psalm crying out to God, longing for someone to help- God hears you when you pray- The devil is attacking God’s character by placing doubt in me- Believe what God said about Himself; we feel like a hopeless case when we’ve listened to the wrong one- Counselors have as many problems as you do; only Jesus can help- Sometimes prayer seems like a dead end road... trust, persevere, keep knocking, asking and seeking and the door will open- Nobody can understand one another, even in marriage- Life does not come together because you do churchy things- Confidence must come from trusting in God, not working for Him- Story: grandson with heart defect, always sick... we all have a heart defect, susceptible to every sin, God comes in to save and pick us up

2010-09-05-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 5th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:5-12 Topic: End Times Notes: - Satan is using his seductive power on the minds of people- There is no such thing as moderate Christianity- We should have a deathbed sincerity about the way we live- The Bible should be our guide and strength- Glen Beck’s actions will win many converts to the Mormon church- You cannot mix the kingdom of heaven with this world- Must love the Lord and hate what He hates, love what He loves- The antichrist is coming and people will worship him- The spirit of lawlessness is already at work- The Holy Spirit will never leave this world but the body of Christ will; we are restraining the antichrist until we leave- People tell us how good we are, that we can live any way and God understands... the misconception of grace.- Study the Bible- People are addicted to signs and wonders- There is room at the cross for you; we need to lay our lives down for the Lord the way He laid His down for us.

2010-09-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 5th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:1-4; Matthew 24:4-5; I Corinthians 6:9-11; 15:33-34; Ephesians 5:3-6; I John 3:7-9; Topic: False Teaching Notes: - Warning of deception concerning the way we live and leadership- Know the scriptures- With multiple leaders & teachers, you will be confused and uncertain- Glen Beck (Mormon) calling people back to God & Country- People are apt to be deceived if they care more about restoring the country than about knowing God deeper and fuller- You cannot continue in sin and inherit the kingdom of God- Sometimes we think we are wheat when we are tares- It is possible to think you are saved but not be- When you are saved, you know it.- The deception of sin... gradually we move into it, get used to it, then become okay with it.

2010-09-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 5th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:1-4; Matthew 24:4-5; I Corinthians 6:9-11; 15:33-34; Ephesians 5:3-6; I John 3:7-9; Topic: False Teaching Notes: - Warning of deception concerning the way we live and leadership- Know the scriptures- With multiple leaders & teachers, you will be confused and uncertain- Glen Beck (Mormon) calling people back to God & Country- People are apt to be deceived if they care more about restoring the country than about knowing God deeper and fuller- You cannot continue in sin and inherit the kingdom of God- Sometimes we think we are wheat when we are tares- It is possible to think you are saved but not be- When you are saved, you know it.- The deception of sin... gradually we move into it, get used to it, then become okay with it.

2010-09-01-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Wednesday evening September 1st, 2010 in the 6:30 service. Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:1-2 Topic: False Teaching Notes: - Don’t Quickly React (Pastor Livingston)- When we quickly react we are more likely to be deceived- We react to everything we hear; we stay agitated- The world doesn’t know where it’s going because the scene is being set for the antichrist- Disheartened by overheard conversations... rally for renewal of God & country (which god?)... Glen Beck- Q&A

2010-08-29-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 29th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: I John 5:14-21 Topic: Prayer Notes: - Jesus was a prophet, is now a priest, will come back as the king- It is always by faith when a sinner prays- You need to call on the Lord; when you do, He will answer and is able to save to the uttermost- When He saves you, you gain constant access through prayer- We’ve prayed ignorant & selfish prayers, but God understands- Your confidence cannot be in your prayer or your faith, but must be in Him- Ask anything according to His will; not interested in your will- God showed His magnificence by saving us to show His love- When we pray, we must be dead to ourselves- Nothing is too hard for the Lord; No one is too far for Him to reach