Central Church

2010-06-13-1800 Shannon Burton is the speaker for Central on Sunday evening June 13th, 2010. Scripture Ref: Various Topic: JudgmentNotes:- We have an unhealthy fear that cripples instead of motivates- Christian life is about Christ, not you- We try to keep ourselves in the hand of God... it is His faithfulness, not our own- Calvinism vs. Arminianism... perseverance and backsliding- If I'm blameless then I'm not getting a whooping- The believer will not be judged for any sin- We cannot pay Jesus back. Salvation is a gift; be a recipient of His grace

2010-06-13-1030 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 10:30 morning service June 13th, 2010.Scripture Ref: Isaiah 6:1-10; John 12:37-41Topic: Evangelism Notes:- The calling of Isaiah- The vision of deity... to see the glory of God- The vision of depravity... to see ourselves for who we are- The vision of duty... confession, calling, cleansing. "Here I am..."- The hot Carolina sun will melt wax and harden clay; the message of God will draw some and turn others away

2010-06-13-0830 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 8:30 morning service June 13th, 2010.Scripture Ref: Isaiah 6:1-10; John 12:37-41Topic: Evangelism Notes:- The calling of Isaiah- The vision of deity... to see the glory of God- The vision of depravity... to see ourselves for who we are- The vision of duty... confession, calling, cleansing. "Here I am..."- The hot Carolina sun will melt wax and harden clay; the message of God will draw some and turn others away

2010-06-06-1800 Jason York, Central's youth pastor, Jason York, delivers the message this evening June 7th, 2010Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 4:1-10Topic: FocusNotes:- We feel God in church... peace away from the world out there- We leave church and plunge into the busyness of the world- We're just as busy, strung out and depressed as the world- The end of all things is near... and we are tied up in this world- Be clear minded, think for yourselves. Identify with Jesus Christ- Unplug what you can unplug... hear God in the laughter of a child- Self-control. We are self controlling in what we want to be- Arm yourself with attitude...- Dwight Eisenhower story Focus

2010-06-30-0830 Sunday morning 8:30 service. Dr. Paul Conn, president of Lee University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Mark 10:17-22Topic: Choices/DecisionsNotes: - The rich young ruler-a child of privilege; the guy you don't like- He asks our question...- Story of the rich young ruler not about money, not a formula but about what really matters to you... your identity... for Abraham his son; could be wealth, power, education, a relationship...- As the rich young ruler, we are drawn to Jesus; only God can fill what is missing- It's not about what you believe if you don't do something about it- Doesn't matter how good you are; it isn't about doctrine... we must define ourselves in Jesus- It is a process not a quick formula- What matters most? What would you not give up?- Dr. Conn defined himself with education... the opportunity to cheat was the defining moment. Choices/Decisions

2010-06-30-0830 Sunday morning 8:30 service. Dr. Paul Conn, president of Lee University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Mark 10:17-22Topic: Choices/DecisionsNotes: - The rich young ruler-a child of privilege; the guy you don't like- He asks our question...- Story of the rich young ruler not about money, not a formula but about what really matters to you... your identity... for Abraham his son; could be wealth, power, education, a relationship...- As the rich young ruler, we are drawn to Jesus; only God can fill what is missing- It's not about what you believe if you don't do something about it- Doesn't matter how good you are; it isn't about doctrine... we must define ourselves in Jesus- It is a process not a quick formula- What matters most? What would you not give up?- Dr. Conn defined himself with education... the opportunity to cheat was the defining moment. Choices/Decisions

2010-05-30-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 30th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Psalm 91:15-16; I John 3:22 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- Wherever there is trouble the Lord is; your troubles not too big- Do not keep looking at the circumstances. "Whatever we ask..."- The driving desire of my life is to please God yet I fall short; it's not my righteousness but His. Holy Spirit prays through me- You cannot be any closer to God than you are to people- It's not impossible because he's in charge of every situation- He didn't call us to understand but to have confidence in Him- God already has a resolution... already sees the end.- People looking to the future; the past is gone.- Your worrying is in vain and steals the Joy of the Lord from you- When you ask God and His glory is the reason and the benefit is for someone else, God has taken care of it- He just wants you to recognize, acknowledge and praise Him Faithfulness

2010-05-30-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 30th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Topic: Endurance Notes:-- Story about jogging with grapes in mouth... athletic binges.- We are to run the race with endurance; others will trip you up- When you fall, get up again; don't blame those who trip you- Our only example should be Jesus- There is no easy way, secret or shortcut: trust, serve and obey- We see Jesus through lenses: Calvinism, Arminianism, Pentecostal- Some get caught up in structure, timing, history of the Bible and miss the life revealed in it.- Our life comes from Jesus; Bible only makes Jesus real- In a race it's only you. Make your load light; stare at Jesus only- Thank God for every situation; for the people who bring you pain and for the good He does in your life because of them- Release people from the pain they've caused you... forgiveness (read letter he'd written to someone who'd wronged him)- We all have family situations... people problems; lay them at the feet of Jesus Endurance

2010-05-30-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 30th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Topic: Endurance Notes:-- Story about jogging with grapes in mouth... athletic binges.- We are to run the race with endurance; others will trip you up- When you fall, get up again; don't blame those who trip you- Our only example should be Jesus- There is no easy way, secret or shortcut: trust, serve and obey- We see Jesus through lenses: Calvinism, Arminianism, Pentecostal- Some get caught up in structure, timing, history of the Bible and miss the life revealed in it.- Our life comes from Jesus; Bible only makes Jesus real- In a race it's only you. Make your load light; stare at Jesus only- Thank God for every situation; for the people who bring you pain and for the good He does in your life because of them- Release people from the pain they've caused you... forgiveness (read letter he'd written to someone who'd wronged him)- We all have family situations... people problems; lay them at the feet of Jesus Endurance

2010-05-23-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 23rd, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; 13:20-21; Philippians 1:1-6; Topic: Hope Notes:- People struggling in their faith, caught up in addiction... sin- Mature people read and pray; others don't understand trust- Salvation is not a feeling... not to be measured by feeling- Everybody is different in every way. You be you; let me be me...- He started the work (Holy Spirit draws men); He will complete it- Our choices sadden Him but He does not stop the work within us- The born again are the temple of God- God the Father takes his children through to the end- God corrects stubborn and disobedient children- We won't be complete till we stand before Him- We live by faith

2010-05-23-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 23rd, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; Romans 6:11-14 Topic: Sin Notes:- Stationary I-beam; criminal carried cross the cross beam- Jesus' crucifixion was the greatest insult... act of rebellion- Sin started when Lucifer rebelled, started the kingdom of I (self)- Jesus crossed out the kingdom of I; cross became the center...- The cross is the plan of God- Because of sin, God turned His back on Jesus; because of righteousness, the world turned their backs on Jesus- Hall of faith: their sins unmentioned in N.T... focus on their faith- You will fall but He will forgive you; when we sin we run to God- Sin defeated but it is not dead, has the power to deceive- Military police have authority over military but not over citizens just as sin has no authority over the saved- We have the power to evaluate sin and choose not to indulge- Lions cannot defeat flies; we are conquerors but cannot be rid of sin- Backsliding, legalism. We cannot make people holy with rules- We are made a new creation when we look to the cross of Jesus

2010-05-23-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 23rd, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; Romans 6:11-14 Topic: Sin Notes:- Stationary I-beam; criminal carried cross the cross beam- Jesus' crucifixion was the greatest insult... act of rebellion- Sin started when Lucifer rebelled, started the kingdom of I (self)- Jesus crossed out the kingdom of I; cross became the center...- The cross is the plan of God- Because of sin, God turned His back on Jesus; because of righteousness, the world turned their backs on Jesus- Hall of faith: their sins unmentioned in N.T... focus on their faith- You will fall but He will forgive you; when we sin we run to God- Sin defeated but it is not dead, has the power to deceive- Military police have authority over military but not over citizens just as sin has no authority over the saved- We have the power to evaluate sin and choose not to indulge- Lions cannot defeat flies; we are conquerors but cannot be rid of sin- Backsliding, legalism. We cannot make people holy with rules- We are made a new creation when we look to the cross of Jesus

2010-05-19-1900 Mike Canady is the speaker for Central on E\Wednesday evening May 19th, 2010. Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 5:9-21; Various Topic: EvangelismNotes: - God has work for you to do; Moses was to lead Israel out of bondage- God's plan & provision to redeem fallen man...- Promise of deliverance to a better place, protection from the enemies, provision (clothing, food, water)- Wake up; put on the armor and fight. Spread light; be salt.- In the presence of God you see His holiness and your own deficiency- Sin affects our worship and service to God- People are in need and in bondage; we are sent out among wolves- Ezekiel sent to rebellious people who would not listen- Guard your heart resist the devil- When they see you they see what God can do- Conceal; carry the Word in your heart; don't be afraid to use the weapon the Lord has given you- Are you depending on God or self?- Everywhere you go you are an evangelist

2010-05-16-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 16th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; 11 Topic: Grace Notes:- People of the hall of faith: Noah got drunk when he got off the ark, Moses, Rahab the Harlot... all humans that fell like every other; their sins are not highlighted in scripture, but their faith- We think when a person falls they have no faith- Men remember sin and disqualify but God does not disqualify- The gift God gives he never takes away- Temptations never go away; men of God fall; God's hand remains

2010-05-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 16th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; II Corinthians 6:14; Matthew 11:28-30; Galatians 5:1 Topic: Bondage Notes:- 2 types of yokes: carrying and pulling... either slows you down- Do not yoke different animals together: believers and unbelievers, religions... the stronger will be damaged by heavier load- Business commitments, marriage- Choose world's yoke or the Lord's- Denominations get between people and Jesus- Come to Him and have rest; you don't have to fight- The church is reverting back to works as in Acts (Jews demanding gentiles follow law)- Religious traditions control people and quench the Spirit of God- By faith in Jesus alone gentiles are acceptable to God; in N.T. there is no Jew or gentile... we are one in Jesus- Gentiles acting like Jews... does not get you closer to God- You don't backslide by smoking or drinking or cursing- People pull others (children etc.)... you cannot carry them...

2010-05-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 16th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; II Corinthians 6:14; Matthew 11:28-30; Galatians 5:1 Topic: Bondage Notes:- 2 types of yokes: carrying and pulling... either slows you down- Do not yoke different animals together: believers and unbelievers, religions... the stronger will be damaged by heavier load- Business commitments, marriage- Choose world's yoke or the Lord's- Denominations get between people and Jesus- Come to Him and have rest; you don't have to fight- The church is reverting back to works as in Acts (Jews demanding gentiles follow law)- Religious traditions control people and quench the Spirit of God- By faith in Jesus alone gentiles are acceptable to God; in N.T. there is no Jew or gentile... we are one in Jesus- Gentiles acting like Jews... does not get you closer to God- You don't backslide by smoking or drinking or cursing- People pull others (children etc.)... you cannot carry them...

2010-05-09-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 9th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: II Corinthians 9:7-10; Psalm 112:1-9; 126:5-6 Topic: Endurance Notes:- Something small done out of kindness never goes unnoticed- God is not waiting for you to perform some unbelievable task; God blesses when we don't deserve or expect it- Giving breaks bondage, sets people free- You will be down; while you have it, give it; bear one another's burdens- How much more can a person take? God is faithful- We pray out of habit; sing with no inspiration- Sow in tears; keep on giving, praying, working... reap in joy- Nothing done for the Lord is done in vain- Newscaster in filed in GA with farmer during drought... still plowing. We are spiritual farmers. God will send a harvest to our faithfulness.

2010-05-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 9th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; Luke 19; 6:38; II Corinthians 8:1-7, 15; 9:6-7 Topic: Giving Notes:- Budget and give and God will help you out of debt- Our lives don't have to be affected by the economy; God provides- Seek first the kingdom of God... Get back to the scriptures- Zacheus met Jesus and first examined his generosity- When you look at Jesus everything else becomes trash- As God's people we should be taking care of each other's needs, not looking to the gov't or established church- Devil delights in bondage of debt, division in homes- People of Macedonia: affliction, joy, poverty, generosity... giving beyond their ability, gave themselves first to God- When you give yourself first to God problems with obedience solved- Manna... gather just enough. Don't operate in greed- Rich doesn't mean greedy. It's what you do with what you have- We live in poverty stricken faith; too much attention to the media- Give out of your need; He saved you to give it away- There is a proper and spiritual way to give: never thoughtless or demanded, grudgingly... give cheerfully- God supplies people's needs through other people- Men will give unto your bosom (folds of garment)- It's not about laying up treasures on earth; blessed to be a blessing

2010-05-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 9th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; Luke 19; 6:38; II Corinthians 8:1-7, 15; 9:6-7 Topic: Giving Notes:- Budget and give and God will help you out of debt- Our lives don't have to be affected by the economy; God provides- Seek first the kingdom of God... Get back to the scriptures- Zacheus met Jesus and first examined his generosity- When you look at Jesus everything else becomes trash- As God's people we should be taking care of each other's needs, not looking to the gov't or established church- Devil delights in bondage of debt, division in homes- People of Macedonia: affliction, joy, poverty, generosity... giving beyond their ability, gave themselves first to God- When you give yourself first to God problems with obedience solved- Manna... gather just enough. Don't operate in greed- Rich doesn't mean greedy. It's what you do with what you have- We live in poverty stricken faith; too much attention to the media- Give out of your need; He saved you to give it away- There is a proper and spiritual way to give: never thoughtless or demanded, grudgingly... give cheerfully- God supplies people's needs through other people- Men will give unto your bosom (folds of garment)- It's not about laying up treasures on earth; blessed to be a blessing

2010-05-02-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 2nd, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Topic: God the Father Notes:- Afraid of God as a child; went to father for comfort- We teach character of God but leave out the fatherhood- I would never abandon my own children for anything they could do- We abandon people in the church for their mistakes- People are in the bondage of the law- We see people as belonging or disqualified based on a set of rules- We tend to see God as our earthly fathers: absent, abusive, unfaithful, temperamental, irresponsible, merciless, demanding- Through Jesus God has become our righteousness; we must not be scared when we go to prayer- He's gonna take a lot of us to heaven who've fallen flat on our faces- God sees all in the eternal now... yet He saved us; sees us thru Jesus- Worry is not a sin... not a demanding commandment but a loving encouragement. He has everything under control

2010-05-02-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 2nd, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; I Timothy 6:6-10; I Corinthians 16:2 Topic: Debt Notes:- Debt ensnares us; affects our feelings of self, marriages and family- We justify spending and ignore stewardship requirements of God- Put in honest day's work and God will take care of the rest- We take nothing out of this world- Count the cost. Have a budget.- There is no honest get rich quick scheme- Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth...- Do your children know what you smell like? (story of father's smell)- People focused on getting more stuff rather than making memories with their children/families- Get out of debt. Owe no man anything.- NT tithing is not out of obligation... give freely.- Offer to God the best. Methodical, prayerful, proportionate giving- Too much OT teaching Christians are trying to live by- Book: The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn

2010-05-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 2nd, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; I Timothy 6:6-10; I Corinthians 16:2 Topic: Debt Notes:- Debt ensnares us; affects our feelings of self, marriages and family- We justify spending and ignore stewardship requirements of God- Put in honest day's work and God will take care of the rest- We take nothing out of this world- Count the cost. Have a budget.- There is no honest get rich quick scheme- Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth...- Do your children know what you smell like? (story of father's smell)- People focused on getting more stuff rather than making memories with their children/families- Get out of debt. Owe no man anything.- NT tithing is not out of obligation... give freely.- Offer to God the best. Methodical, prayerful, proportionate giving- Too much OT teaching Christians are trying to live by- Book: The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn

2010-04-25-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 25th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Hebrews 12:1-2 Topic: The Gospel Notes:- Everyone deserves to hear the gospel- Don't get caught up in denominations- Not a lot of difference between the church and the world sometimes... greedy, self-serving- We leave it to denominations to do ministry; Jesus told individuals to go; get me back to one on one ministry- Love God with heart, soul, mind and love your neighbor as yourself- Movement to mix Judaism and Christianity... Gentiles were never told to celebrate feasts and festivals- Jesus died to free us... simple... we must tell people- Calvinism, eschatology, tongues... we don't have to understand these things to be a witness- Salvation comes by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ- When we get caught up in doctrine we miss the point of what Jesus came to do and sends us to do

2010-04-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 25th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; Joshua 5:13; Luke 10 Topic: The Church Notes:- When I take my eyes off Jesus I fall into sin, accumulate weights that keep me from being/doing what God has designed/required- We interest ourselves in temporary things while expressing love for Jesus, working harder for culture and country than for His kingdom- We shouldn't consider sides, evaluating people according to sides- Our only cause is the cross of Christ, the gospel preached to all men- No active soldier entangles himself in everyday life- When we choose sides we eliminate somebody- There is one church; Jesus made Jews and Gentiles one- Israel & Palestine- Church's job is not to promote politics... save America...

2010-04-25-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 25th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2; Joshua 5:13; Luke 10 Topic: The Church Notes:- When I take my eyes off Jesus I fall into sin, accumulate weights that keep me from being/doing what God has designed/required- We interest ourselves in temporary things while expressing love for Jesus, working harder for culture and country than for His kingdom- We shouldn't consider sides, evaluating people according to sides- Our only cause is the cross of Christ, the gospel preached to all men- No active soldier entangles himself in everyday life- When we choose sides we eliminate somebody- There is one church; Jesus made Jews and Gentiles one- Israel & Palestine- Church's job is not to promote politics... save America...

2010-04-18-1800 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this evening April 18th, 2010 in the 6:00 service.Scripture Ref: Ezra 1-4Topic: The Church Notes:- Bridge over Mississippi collapsed-hadn't been maintained- U.S. infrastructure needs work or it will collapse- We need spiritual infrastructure work before we collapse- Tree destroyed internally by insects, looked strong outwardly- Birth of strong church... complaints, murmurs... stagnancy- Young couple... marriage, children... need to work to stay strong- God has a plan of hope for those born in Plan B- Must do God's work God's way; doesn't work our way- When a ministry begins no one knows if it will work- Rebuilding of Temple: began with full support of people; then eventual discouragement of older crowd, then of the young untested leaders... distraction (amusement, relaxed) and defamation

2010-04-18-1030 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning April 18th, 2010 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 15Topic: Holy Living Notes:- With the right incentives, we can change- We prepare when something important is going to happen- Worship is preparation to spend time with God, not the effect of- Deliberate inspection and surrender of every attitude and hunger of my heart is the beginning of worship, not the end- You belong to God and are to be used by Him- I have to want intimacy with God to have it- Sincere: no wax (wax used to fill cracks in pottery)- Be watchful, work righteousness, be honest, do not slander, check the room you're in (who you're hanging out with), commitment, priorities, generosity- Everything we have belongs to our King- Be careful what you promise people you're going to do- The ground is shifting; spend time with Jesus

2010-04-18-0830 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning April 18th, 2010 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 27:27-54; Luke 23:39-43Topic: The Gospel Notes:- Not every witness is reliable- Witnesses to the crucifixion saw differently; people use the cross but don't understand it- Roman soldiers: self-sufficient, mocked Jesus, they could not see His true power. We take what we can get but don't want to give, watching Jesus from a distance- Simon of Cyrene: wasn't looking for Jesus, mistreated, found Jesus who understood his pain.- Passers by, leading priests: listened enough to get sound bytes but not enough to get the truth. Mocked Him with sound bytes- We need more than information-transformation- What comes from a man's mouth shows his heart- Shocked witness (roman officer)

2010-04-11-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 11th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Psalm 119:18; Acts 16:14; II Chronicles 6:36-39 Topic: Faith Notes: - Understanding the scripture must be a miracle of enlightenment- You cannot understand God unless God gives you an understanding- Hagar-God opened her eyes to see the well so child would live- As a child of God you never reach the end of your journey- Solomon's prayer... Dedication of Temple... Israel lost in captivity- Lost children... power of wealth diminishes dependence on God- Lot went towards Sodom... can’t handle money/freedom if we don’t bow before God with a humble soul- Prodigal Son-when he came to himself he came home- Call on God; He can open their eyes so they can return home

2010-04-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 11th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 20:19-30; 21:1-3 Topic: Faith Notes: - After resurrection, Jesus visited disciples, then they went home- Jesus sent them out, gave Holy Spirit, told them live in forgiveness- Thomas wrestled with divinity of Jesus- There is nothing that will finalize your faith; just have to trust Jesus- God doesn't operate within the confines of my mind- Faith doesn't come from the head but from the heart- Disciples went fishing-Jesus appeared- Must start over each day, we are dying people born of the spirit- We have spiritual highs; must return to the mundane life by faith- Woman on the phone interrupted by tongues "God talking"...- Until Pentecost the disciples lived in fear; Holy Spirit gives boldness- Lazarus and rich man- A miracle will not make you a stronger follower or save a sinner- Have confidence in the Word of God

2010-04-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 11th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 20:19-30; 21:1-3 Topic: Faith Notes: - After resurrection, Jesus visited disciples, then they went home- Jesus sent them out, gave Holy Spirit, told them live in forgiveness- Thomas wrestled with divinity of Jesus- There is nothing that will finalize your faith; just have to trust Jesus- God doesn't operate within the confines of my mind- Faith doesn't come from the head but from the heart- Disciples went fishing-Jesus appeared- Must start over each day, we are dying people born of the spirit- We have spiritual highs; must return to the mundane life by faith- Woman on the phone interrupted by tongues "God talking"...- Until Pentecost the disciples lived in fear; Holy Spirit gives boldness- Lazarus and rich man- A miracle will not make you a stronger follower or save a sinner- Have confidence in the Word of God

2010-04-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 4, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 20:1-10; Acts 2:23-24; 4:33; Hebrews 2:9 Topic: Salvation Notes: - Discrepancies in 4 resurrection accounts... message is the same - Stone rolled away so people could see that He had risen - Holy Spirit wrote scripture through men, using their character and understanding - Gospel message: Jesus risen; anyone can be forgiven and accepted - Sin is to live without Jesus - Everyone that knows the Lord met Him in a different way - Linen cloth lying in the tomb, handkerchief folded by itself meaning "I won’t be coming back" - After resurrection 40 days instructing, then ascension and promise "I will come again." - Day of Pentecost the Spirit fell, Peter preached the resurrection... - Everything is centered no the resurrection - There will be spiritual attacks; don’t be afraid... He is alive - Death operates on the foundation of sin... defeated on the cross

2010-04-04-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 4, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 20:1-10; Acts 2:23-24; 4:33; Hebrews 2:9 Topic: Salvation Notes: - Discrepancies in 4 resurrection accounts... message is the same - Stone rolled away so people could see that He had risen - Holy Spirit wrote scripture through men, using their character and understanding - Gospel message: Jesus risen; anyone can be forgiven and accepted - Sin is to live without Jesus - Everyone that knows the Lord met Him in a different way - Linen cloth lying in the tomb, handkerchief folded by itself meaning "I won’t be coming back" - After resurrection 40 days instructing, then ascension and promise "I will come again." - Day of Pentecost the Spirit fell, Peter preached the resurrection... - Everything is centered no the resurrection - There will be spiritual attacks; don’t be afraid... He is alive - Death operates on the foundation of sin... defeated on the cross

2010-03-28-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 28th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Mark 5:35-39 Topic: Faith Notes:- The situation is not dead, only sleeping- The stones will cry out... nothing is too difficult for God- Wait patiently and trust God to do what He is going to do- Jesus on His way to Jairus' house to heal his daughter...- Don't be afraid; believe. We limit God.- Our faith must extend beyond death... He goes beyond hopelessness- When you’ve given up on a situation, you've given up on God- Your marriage, ministry, lost children, conscience... not dead.- If you can believe, all things are possible- Faith is not a feeling, but an acknowledgement that what He said is true and will come to pass

2010-03-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 28th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Mark 5:35-39 Topic: Faith Notes:- The situation is not dead, only sleeping- The stones will cry out... nothing is too difficult for God- Wait patiently and trust God to do what He is going to do- Jesus on His way to Jairus' house to heal his daughter...- Don't be afraid; believe. We limit God.- Our faith must extend beyond death... He goes beyond hopelessness- When you’ve given up on a situation, you've given up on God- Your marriage, ministry, lost children, conscience... not dead.- If you can believe, all things are possible- Faith is not a feeling, but an acknowledgement that what He said is true and will come to pass

2010-03-21-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 21st, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: James 5:7-11; Job 42:10 Topic: Endurance Notes:- God is not an equation, cannot be figured out, does things differently with every person- There are many lanes on the narrow road- Our plans are inferior to God’s plans for us- We live with chronic impatience for things to happen- Farmers plant seed then wait patiently; there is a process- We try to pick green fruit, to force people into the kingdom of God- Boston Terriers: intense, anything startles and they fight each other- In the body of Christ we fight because we’re impatient and tense- God is in control and does everything right on time- Christians love to debate scripture/theology- Prophets in scripture didn’t ask to be; now people after money declare themselves prophets and apostles- Prophets sometimes despised their mission, felt forsaken by God- Job remained faithful, God’s Spirit wouldn’t let him give up

2010-03-21-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 21st, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29; Acts 7:54 Topic: Brokenness Notes:- He is a consuming fire... consuming all that isn't eternal, holy...- All creation will be shaken... things removed from our lives- God wants us to love nothing besides Him- We still think bad things shouldn’t happen to us- The Lord gives and takes away- He removes what never draws us closer... material earthly things- Nature of materialism is to draw you away from what is spiritual- Stephen, full of the Spirit, gazed... we glance but won’t gaze, still trying to work things out ourselves- It takes time to see the glory of God- Victory comes when in the midst of trouble we can see Jesus and live in forgiveness

2010-03-21-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 21st, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29; Acts 7:54 Topic: Brokenness Notes:- He is a consuming fire... consuming all that isn't eternal, holy...- All creation will be shaken... things removed from our lives- God wants us to love nothing besides Him- We still think bad things shouldn’t happen to us- The Lord gives and takes away- He removes what never draws us closer... material earthly things- Nature of materialism is to draw you away from what is spiritual- Stephen, full of the Spirit, gazed... we glance but won’t gaze, still trying to work things out ourselves- It takes time to see the glory of God- Victory comes when in the midst of trouble we can see Jesus and live in forgiveness

2010-03-14-1800 Shannon Burton is the speaker for Central on Sunday evening March 14th, 2010. Scripture Ref: I John 4:18; John 3:18; Galatians 2:20; I Peter 1:4 Topic: AssuranceNotes:- Nothing can separate you from the love of God- The judgement seat of Christ brings a crippling fear to the Christian, but what will He be judging?- Grace covers sin but doesn't give us freedom to sin- Fear of losing salvation; bondage, legalism- Jackass gene, sin nature... you'll carry it till you die- Abide in Him; perfect love drives out fear- You sins were judged on the cross- You are saved, chosen, anointed; He's already given everything- I am in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and they are in me- What we've done in the flesh will be burned up; what's left is what was done in His power- At Bema seat you will already have received glorified body- Dead to sin; alive to God in Christ Jesus- We don’t have to live in guilt and shame

2010-03-14-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 14th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Acts 7:54-56; John 6:37 Topic: Assurance Notes: - We've downplayed mercy... in an instant He will respond, an 11th hour God - Sin cannot stand in the face of God's mercy - A man who is saved is saved for eternity - Mercy gets us to the cross then gives us what is needed to remain ... - Pentecostals are just as structured and bound as Roman Catholics - Some in scripture were saved without confessing... - Thief on cross "Remember me", no classes or teaching, but humility - Tax collector "Be merciful to me a sinner" - Been saved a long; been struggling a long time (habits, sins, issues) - Jackass gene (language that represents how I truly feel) - Everyone on a different track at a different level - God is merciful when I choose wrong

2010-03-14-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 14th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Acts 7:54-56; John 6:37 Topic: Assurance Notes:- We've downplayed mercy... in an instant He will respond, an 11th hour God- Sin cannot stand in the face of God's mercy- A man who is saved is saved for eternity- Mercy gets us to the cross then gives us what is needed to remain ...- Pentecostals are just as structured and bound as Roman Catholics- Some in scripture were saved without confessing...- Thief on cross "Remember me", no classes or teaching, but humility- Tax collector "Be merciful to me a sinner"- Been saved a long; been struggling a long time (habits, sins, issues)- Jackass gene (language that represents how I truly feel)- Everyone on a different track at a different level- God is merciful when I choose wrong

2010-03-07-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 7th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Ephesians 4:30; 1:13-14; Hebrews 12:5-11 Topic: Assurance Notes: - God didn't intend for His children to be unsure - When man fell in the garden, a sense of self-righteousness rose up - Everyone is either a child of the devil or a child of God... can't switch back and forth - A child of the devil doesn’t want to please God; a child of God will fall but will keep returning to God under the spirit's conviction - Everyone is someone’s slave... and prisoner - If you believe Jesus is the Son of God, savior, risen from the dead, then you are saved - None of us has it all together all the time; the jackass gene wants to do its own thing... we need grace, mercy, the holy spirit - The devil abuses; a father (God) chastens and rebukes... scourges - On your best day, without the righteousness of Jesus, you stink - We have nothing to glory in but Jesus Christ

2010-03-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 7th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Corinthians 2:9-10; Psalm 37:21-24; Ephesians 2:8-10 Topic: Assurance Notes: - You never encounter a situation God has not prepared for you - We are not capable of saving ourselves or keeping ourselves - When we believe, we are created in Christ Jesus for good works - Our steps are ordered; when we stumble we stumble in His hand - There is safety and provision in His hand - Jonah didn't want to do what God had for him to do - God prepared a storm for Jonah (as He does for us) - God prepared the fish, then a plant to shade Jonah, and a worm to kill the plant so Jonah would move on when it was time - Everything God prepares for us to do is about people... that we love them and show them Jesus - Story of man putting fish on hook for Pastor as a child, so that he'd know the thrill; We don’t have what it takes so God does it for us.

2010-03-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 7th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Corinthians 2:9-10; Psalm 37:21-24; Ephesians 2:8-10 Topic: Assurance Notes: - You never encounter a situation God has not prepared for you - We are not capable of saving ourselves or keeping ourselves - When we believe, we are created in Christ Jesus for good works - Our steps are ordered; when we stumble we stumble in His hand - There is safety and provision in His hand - Jonah didn't want to do what God had for him to do - God prepared a storm for Jonah (as He does for us) - God prepared the fish, then a plant to shade Jonah, and a worm to kill the plant so Jonah would move on when it was time - Everything God prepares for us to do is about people... that we love them and show them Jesus - Story of man putting fish on hook for Pastor as a child, so that he'd know the thrill; We don’t have what it takes so God does it for us.

2010-02-28-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 28th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Galatians 6:1 Topic: Evangelism Notes:- God is able to do anything- God never intended us to be in pain, in sin, or to die; effect of sin- Jesus defeated death for those who believe; He gives eternal life- Even though we die in this world, we do not die- Played golf last Sunday... explanation to British man.- Religion messes people up; it is man’s attempt- Seek Jesus, not religion- We plant seeds; don't try to pluck fruit that isn’t there- Our forefathers couldn’t wait to tell people what Jesus did for them- We don't need to learn how to win them to Christ; be a witness- We are not the attorney, judge or jury; Christians too judgmental- God judges me by the way I judge others; be kind and merciful- I feel sorry for Tiger Woods. Christians need to love him. Don't give up on people or gloat when they "get what they deserve"- You didn't get what you deserved

2010-02-28-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 28th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, 30-31; 3:9-10; John 14 Topic: Anger Notes: - Be angry and sin not. Anger is part of being human but can be a tool of the devil if we let control us - Sometimes things don't get corrected without anger. - Don't let the sun go down on your anger - Jesus, in the garden, said "the enemy has nothing in me" - ... I smell a little sulfur sometimes - We give ourselves permission to be angry, to seek revenge - God is known to the principalities & powers by the church - This is not about what God can give; He's already given everything - Salvation is the greatest thing God has ever done - All commandments of the Lord are equally important - We are an angry nation getting angrier - Give your neighbor permission to be wrong, to make mistakes and don't get mad about it - Live in forgiveness; it will change everything in your life

2010-02-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 28th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, 30-31; 3:9-10; John 14 Topic: Anger Notes:- Be angry and sin not. Anger is part of being human but can be a tool of the devil if we let control us- Sometimes things don't get corrected without anger.- Don't let the sun go down on your anger- Jesus, in the garden, said "the enemy has nothing in me"- ... I smell a little sulfur sometimes- We give ourselves permission to be angry, to seek revenge- God is known to the principalities & powers by the church- This is not about what God can give; He's already given everything- Salvation is the greatest thing God has ever done- All commandments of the Lord are equally important- We are an angry nation getting angrier- Give your neighbor permission to be wrong, to make mistakes and don't get mad about it- Live in forgiveness; it will change everything in your life

2010-02-21-1800 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening February 21st, 2010. Scripture Ref: I Peter 5:5; Romans 5:17; 7:15; John 1:14; Luke 2:40; Acts 4:29-33; 11:21-23; Philippians 4:13; II Corinthians 12:7-10 Topic: Grace Notes: - Grace to the humble- Working definition (grace): God's empowering presence enabling me to be what I was created to be and to do what I was called to do- Testimony: Pastor Arthur Guice- Testimony of woman demon possessed, man who's stutter went away when he received the baptism of the holy spirit.

2010-02-21-1030 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning February 21st, 2008. Scripture Ref:Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3; I Corinthians 3:5 Topic: The Church Notes:- All my life I've searched for the perfect church- NT churches recognized for their failures- 8 Characteristics of church I'm looking for: risk taking, evangelistic, fruitful, well taught, connected to larger body, generous, worshipping, mission minded- Barnabas sought Saul to teach the people. He taught the life of Christ, shaped doctrine, taught the people to get along...- Parallels of marriage and church: honeymoon phase, specific irritations, general discomfort, exhaustion, separation- The model church will have some irritations, discomfort and even separation, but in the end will stand strong in faith and grace in the presence of God

2010-02-21-0830 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning February 21st, 2008. Scripture Ref:Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3; I Corinthians 3:5 Topic: The Church Notes:- All my life I've searched for the perfect church- NT churches recognized for their failures- 8 Characteristics of church I'm looking for: risk taking, evangelistic, fruitful, well taught, connected to larger body, generous, worshipping, mission minded- Barnabas sought Saul to teach the people. He taught the life of Christ, shaped doctrine, taught the people to get along...- Parallels of marriage and church: honeymoon phase, specific irritations, general discomfort, exhaustion, separation- The model church will have some irritations, discomfort and even separation, but in the end will stand strong in faith and grace in the presence of God