Central Church

2010-08-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 15th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9; Hebrews 4:12-13; 6:10; I John 3:16-21; John 14:1-3; 13:15-17; Matthew 7:12 Topic: Endurance Notes: - Only God understands you; knows your heart yet loves you- God accepts us through Jesus but we are still full of sin- The Spirit of God abides in you when you love all people- Everything is always in flux except the Word of God- Have confidence in God; He is greater than our hearts- The heart is easily troubled- Living for Jesus is difficult; the devil hates your persistence- Treat people as you want to be; good returns to those who do good- We’ve made vows under duress- Your labor in the Lord is not in vain (teachers, police, firemen...)- Do for each other as He has done for you- Serve others-whatever they need - How should we then live? Soberly, righteously, Godly

2010-08-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 15th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9; Hebrews 4:12-13; 6:10; I John 3:16-21; John 14:1-3; 13:15-17; Matthew 7:12 Topic: Endurance Notes: - Only God understands you; knows your heart yet loves you- God accepts us through Jesus but we are still full of sin- The Spirit of God abides in you when you love all people- Everything is always in flux except the Word of God- Have confidence in God; He is greater than our hearts- The heart is easily troubled- Living for Jesus is difficult; the devil hates your persistence- Treat people as you want to be; good returns to those who do good- We’ve made vows under duress- Your labor in the Lord is not in vain (teachers, police, firemen...)- Do for each other as He has done for you- Serve others-whatever they need - How should we then live? Soberly, righteously, Godly

2010-08-11-1830 Paul Sebring continues with part 4 of a 4 part series on the 23rd Psalm this evening in the 6:30 Wednesday evening August 11, 2010 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 23Topic: Notes:

2010-08-08-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 8th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: I Corinthians 8:1-13 Topic: Sin Notes:

2010-08-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 8th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 13:34-35; Ephesians 4:14-16 Topic: Love Notes: - The world will know you when you love one another- Jesus gives disciples a new commandment- The world is sinning against God; every city is wicked- Speak the truth so the world understands- You cannot serve two masters- Christians pick and choose sins to justify- Abuse of gospel on television

2010-08-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 8th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 13:34-35; Ephesians 4:14-16 Topic: Love Notes: - The world will know you when you love one another- Jesus gives disciples a new commandment- The world is sinning against God; every city is wicked- Speak the truth so the world understands- You cannot serve two masters- Christians pick and choose sins to justify- Abuse of gospel on television

2010-08-04-1830 Paul Sebring continues with part 3 of a 4 part series on the 23rd Psalm this evening in the 6:30 Wednesday evening August 4, 2010 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 23Topic: Notes:

2010-08-01-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 1st, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: Judges 6; Psalm 34:4-7 Topic: Salvation Notes: - Every time Israel compromised the world befriended them, took from them and overtook them- If you're always teetering, wishing you could fit in yet be safe...- You cannot run with wrong crowd and live an abundant life in Jesus- Serve with fervor and gladness and know the fullness of the Spirit- You cannot have the best of both worlds- Israel cried out to God; we aren’t desperate enough to cry out- When you seek God you come out with assurance, without fear- Compromising is a gradual thing, comes when you stop seeking- Peter walking on water, gradually sinking, called on Jesus- He will put you back in the boat- We sink because we don’t seek

2010-08-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 1st, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Romans 15:4-6 Topic: Love Notes:

2010-08-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 1st, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Romans 15:4-6 Topic: Love Notes:

2010-07-28-1830 Paul Sebring continues with part 2 of a 4 part series on the 23rd Psalm this evening in the 6:30 Wednesday evening July 28, 2010 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 23Topic: Notes:

2010-07-25-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July25th, 2010 in the 6:00 service. Scripture: II Corinthians 3:16-18; Psalm 115 Topic: False Gods Notes: - You will become like whatever you serve- God watches His children- Their gods cannot speak, see, smell, feel or walk- Anyone who has any other god is as dead as their god- Whatever you need, God is sufficient

2010-07-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 25th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Genesis 12:7-13:7; Numbers 11:4; Isaiah 30:1-2; I Samuel 13:10 Topic: Faithfulness Notes: - We grow impatient with God taking matters into our own hands- God called Abram to leave his land. Wherever God took him, he built an altar and worshipped- Abram had a tent and an altar... a nomad, a foreigner...- When Abram arrived where God led him, he found trouble- With every promise there will be a problem- Trust God even in famine; stay where He appointed you- Abram went down to Egypt (world system) for help- Be prepared to wait on God- God tested the heart of Saul; Saul decided to do something himself- When we panic and act on fear we get less than God’s best - When you go to Egypt you start scheming rather than trusting

2010-07-25-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 25th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Genesis 12:7-13:7; Numbers 11:4; Isaiah 30:1-2; I Samuel 13:10 Topic: Faithfulness Notes: - We grow impatient with God taking matters into our own hands- God called Abram to leave his land. Wherever God took him, he built an altar and worshipped- Abram had a tent and an altar... a nomad, a foreigner...- When Abram arrived where God led him, he found trouble- With every promise there will be a problem- Trust God even in famine; stay where He appointed you- Abram went down to Egypt (world system) for help- Be prepared to wait on God- God tested the heart of Saul; Saul decided to do something himself- When we panic and act on fear we get less than God’s best- When you go to Egypt you start scheming rather than trusting

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