Central Church

2010-08-21-1830 Paul Sebring begins a 4 part series on the 23rd Psalm this evening in the 6:30 Wednesday evening July 21, 2010 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 23Topic: Notes:

2010-07-18-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July18th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Luke 11:21-23; Romans 13:1-2; II Corinthians 10:3-5 Topic: Spiritual Warfare Notes: - Satan has been stripped of all his armor- We have been give authority to set the captives free- We're not fighting people; this is a battle between good and evil- Satan camouflages himself behind people ; there's an unseen force behind everything- Preachers, movements, ministries that target people... not the army of the Lord if operating in anger and disgust- We must operate in love; have a broken heart about people- For God to use us we must live a changed holy life- Offer self as a living sacrifice, be filled with Spirit of God, have faith- We don't know how prayer works be Jesus told us to pray- No situation is too hard for the Lord- He can but will he? He will do right an right on time.- God will help my faith; God is faithful.- It is our warfare; we are called to do battle

2010-07-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 18th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 11:21-23; 4:18-19; Acts 26:18 Topic: Spiritual Warfare Notes: - Satan, the strong man, fully armed, guards his dominion; he hates the church who threatens and is commissioned to war against him- We are to preach the gospel to the poor, have compassion towards people. We mustn’t war among ourselves- Proclaim liberty to captives, set oppressed free...- Go into all the world ( leave church building, enter Satan's house)- Christians rely too much on government... rights as Americans...- American Christianity stresses riches- Story: playing game with daughter... “start all over”... the devil tells people they can’t start over, but Jesus makes it possible- Faith without works is dead; we need a driving compassion for lost- I’m not a believer because somebody proved something to me- What are you doing that validates your faith? Work, involvement, cost; hope to hopeless, sight to blind, healing to broken hearted

2010-07-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 18th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 11:21-23; 4:18-19; Acts 26:18 Topic: Spiritual Warfare Notes: - Satan, the strong man, fully armed, guards his dominion; he hates the church who threatens and is commissioned to war against him- We are to preach the gospel to the poor, have compassion towards people. We mustn’t war among ourselves- Proclaim liberty to captives, set oppressed free...- Go into all the world ( leave church building, enter Satan's house)- Christians rely too much on government... rights as Americans...- American Christianity stresses riches- Story: playing game with daughter... “start all over”... the devil tells people they can’t start over, but Jesus makes it possible- Faith without works is dead; we need a driving compassion for lost- I’m not a believer because somebody proved something to me- What are you doing that validates your faith? Work, involvement, cost; hope to hopeless, sight to blind, healing to broken hearted

2010-07-11-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July11th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Mark 3:27; I Corinthians 10:20 Topic: Spiritual Warfare Notes: - The enemy will never stop the church- Demons are the power behind idol gods- The worship of false gods is that of demons... any religion who doesn't recognize Jesus Christ centrally- Oprah is pushing demonology- Islam, Buddhism, Mormonism...- "Good things" won't save a soul. We must tell people they are lost and need a savior- Demons dwell in unbelievers, enslave and influence them- When anything gets control of our lives other than the Holy Spirit it is demonic... if something does not draw us closer to God- Everything we do has a consequence- Demons found in spiritism, magic, sorcery; Ouija board, video games- A married man should go home to his family... help out- Sexual invasion of the home... country- We have victory through Christ; David ran towards Goliath

2010-07-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 11th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Psalm 19:12-13; I Corinthians 10:1-14 Topic: Sin Notes: - The Holy Spirit leads us away from compromising encounters- Obey God and be blessed; Disobey and consequences will follow- A Preacher rationalized that adultery gave him a testimony- Don't let me rationalize sin- Pray and put on armor daily or sins become easy and frequent- When we get bored with church/God it becomes easy to fall- Do not tempt Christ, living on the edge of sin- Do not grumble or complain- David wrestled with a weakness all his life; there is no temptation that is not common to man; we're all alike- If we don't change our ways, we will change our conscience; we need an awakening of fear- No one is tempted by God; we are tempted when drawn away by our own lust- Choose to flee as Joseph did from Potifer’s wife- Story of woman on plane...

2010-07-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 11th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Psalm 19:12-13; I Corinthians 10:1-14 Topic: Sin Notes: - The Holy Spirit leads us away from compromising encounters- Obey God and be blessed; Disobey and consequences will follow- A Preacher rationalized that adultery gave him a testimony- Don't let me rationalize sin- Pray and put on armor daily or sins become easy and frequent- When we get bored with church/God it becomes easy to fall- Do not tempt Christ, living on the edge of sin- Do not grumble or complain- David wrestled with a weakness all his life; there is no temptation that is not common to man; we're all alike- If we don't change our ways, we will change our conscience; we need an awakening of fear- No one is tempted by God; we are tempted when drawn away by our own lust- Choose to flee as Joseph did from Potifer’s wife- Story of woman on plane...

2010-0704-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July4th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Mark 8:25 Topic: Healing Notes:

2010-07-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 4th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Mark 8:22-26 Topic: Healing Notes: - When Jesus first healed blind man he saw "men as trees."- How we see people indicates our spiritual maturity & understanding- When spiritual vision is impaired we forget what matters to Jesus- Do people look like prospects? Business opportunities?- We should have a broken heart for the lost; when we lose a sense of evangelism, people become the enemy.- We’ve taken up the cause of militance.- Sinners aren't the problem; sin is. People are victims of sin.- We need a second touch to clear out thinking and vision.- Don't need to go on a mission trip to reach people who are lost.- We're looking around, ready to fight, dwelling on what's wrong; we should be looking up.- Don't go back where you were after you've been touched.- Hang around negative people and your vision (faith) will dim- What you look for you will see... business, pornography, demons...- Look for Jesus and you will see Him at work.

2010-07-04-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 4th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Mark 8:22-26 Topic: Healing Notes: - When Jesus first healed blind man he saw "men as trees."- How we see people indicates our spiritual maturity & understanding- When spiritual vision is impaired we forget what matters to Jesus- Do people look like prospects? Business opportunities?- We should have a broken heart for the lost; when we lose a sense of evangelism, people become the enemy.- We’ve taken up the cause of militance.- Sinners aren't the problem; sin is. People are victims of sin.- We need a second touch to clear out thinking and vision.- Don't need to go on a mission trip to reach people who are lost.- We're looking around, ready to fight, dwelling on what's wrong; we should be looking up.- Don't go back where you were after you've been touched.- Hang around negative people and your vision (faith) will dim- What you look for you will see... business, pornography, demons...- Look for Jesus and you will see Him at work.

2010-06-27-1800 Josh Livingston is the speaker for this Sunday evening June 27th, 2010.Scripture ref: Colossians 2:2-10; Romans 12:1-2Topic: RelationshipNotes: - Relationship with Jesus was what parents told, pastor preached... not a miraculous transformation of the heart- Growth is not an event.- We go sermon to sermon without seeking God for growth ourselves- Surround yourself with people who'll grow with you and encourage- We have to be strengthened while working to accomplish more- What matters is that I have a personal relationship with Christ that no one can take from me- If you can't minister in your own home you’ll have no ministry outside the home- Practice what you know. Let God use your past experiences- Lays potato chip commercial "Can't eat just one." Can't just show up and get a blessing and leave, must wait and let God work- “You can't win if you don’t transform” (son with transformers)- Dig in, get dirty, roll your sleeves up and let God use you.- We must present ourselves to God, separate from the world, allow Him to transform our minds/hearts, demonstrate His love to others

2010-06-27-1030 Sunday morning 10:30 service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Jude 3-4; Mark 10; John 8; Acts 9 Topic: PurposeNotes: - Jude planned out his work but set it aside when interrupted- We will be defined by our interruptions, not our ideal goals- BP being defined by oil spill...- Wife with cancer-interruption- Interruptions can be mishandled- Story of inmate serving life sentence and his mother who regretted not taking him to church when he wanted to go (interruption)- Jesus stopped for woman who touched his robe... His response to the interruption brought healing and transformation- We have clear goals and objectives: career, family...- Woman caught in adultery-Jesus forgave, changed her life- The ministry of Jesus is defined by interruptions- Some of us need to interrupt Jesus and sometimes He interrupts (as with Saul on the road to Damascus)

2010-06-27-0830 Sunday morning 8:30 service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Jude 3-4; Mark 10; John 8; Acts 9 Topic: PurposeNotes: - Jude planned out his work but set it aside when interrupted- We will be defined by our interruptions, not our ideal goals- BP being defined by oil spill...- Wife with cancer-interruption- Interruptions can be mishandled- Story of inmate serving life sentence and his mother who regretted not taking him to church when he wanted to go (interruption)- Jesus stopped for woman who touched his robe... His response to the interruption brought healing and transformation- We have clear goals and objectives: career, family...- Woman caught in adultery-Jesus forgave, changed her life- The ministry of Jesus is defined by interruptions - Some of us need to interrupt Jesus and sometimes He interrupts (as with Saul on the road to Damascus)

2010-06-20-1800 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this evening June 20th, 2010 in the 6:00 service.Scripture Ref: Genesis 2:15-25; Romans 1; I Kings 2:13-28, 36-46Topic: Men Notes:- God made man and woman and told what they are to be- Man began worshipping the creation and were given over to lusts- You are only a strong man when you surrender to Jesus Christ- The first sin was when man stopped guarding the garden- God made men as leaders; gave them a job- God made men as mentors; to take others with them- Men are to be guardians- Companions. What good is it to accomplish if she doesn't see it?- God weeps over man's hard heart- When God indicates what is to be done, those indicating anything else are wrong- The benchmark of truth is the Word of God- Poor leaders confuse the standard of truth-what the world thinks with what God says- Your opinion should come from your character and that from the Word of God- Adonijah, Abiathar, Joab, Shimei- Disagree while showing respect- Man looks at outward appearance; God looks at the heart- Man's role was formed by God

2010-06-20-0830 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning June 20th, 2010 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Kings 1:12-53Topic: Stewardship Notes:- We have a funny view of time... time is not flexible- Michelangelo worked around a crack carving statue of David; David had a number of cracks as we all do- Procrastination leads to confusion for those around you- If we fail to give our highest priorities the greatest attention something of less significance will fill its place and take away our time and legacy- Principles of time: failure to face its slipping away will cause us to miss our objective, you cannot take out more than you put in (relationships)- David took time to sculpt a godly country but not a godly son- What we believe is what's on our lips/ in our lives, not our doctrine- Does my time reflect my creed?- In the absence of strong leadership strong personalities take over- You can only take on and accomplish so many things at once- Must take an uncompromising view of priorities of our life- Do it today; you do not have tomorrow- Don't make promises you aren't going to keep- Life is like a coin; spend it for Him

2010-06-20-1030 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning June 20th, 2010 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Kings 1:12-53Topic: Stewardship Notes:- We have a funny view of time... time is not flexible- Michelangelo worked around a crack carving statue of David; David had a number of cracks as we all do- Procrastination leads to confusion for those around you- If we fail to give our highest priorities the greatest attention something of less significance will fill its place and take away our time and legacy- Principles of time: failure to face its slipping away will cause us to miss our objective, you cannot take out more than you put in (relationships)- David took time to sculpt a godly country but not a godly son- What we believe is what's on our lips/ in our lives, not our doctrine- Does my time reflect my creed?- In the absence of strong leadership strong personalities take over- You can only take on and accomplish so many things at once- Must take an uncompromising view of priorities of our life- Do it today; you do not have tomorrow- Don't make promises you aren't going to keep- Life is like a coin; spend it for Him

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