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2010-01-10-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 10th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Hebrews 13:15-16; Judges 20; Acts 10:1-48 Topic: Fasting Notes:- Men of tribe demanded Benjamin give up guests to them... Benjamin gave his concubine ... she was killed... he sent her over land of Israel- Israel went after Benjamin on their own strength- If your mind's made up, don't bother calling on God... expect defeat- Two times Israel fought Benjamin and were defeated- Third time Israel fasted and prayed... the Lord gave them victory- Fasting is not legalism- Cornelius: devout, feared God, gave, prayed but was not saved- Cornelius fasted and God sent Peter who then preached the gospel to the Gentiles and the Spirit fell- Tongues to magnify and praise God- At some point while fasting you will feel useless; a fast gets you beyond the feeling- Fasting is the front line of spiritual warfare- Distracted by thoughts of food... the flesh is fighting for its life- You begin seeing scripture like never before, develop clarity of mind, hunger in the spirit, time slows down- You'll never do anything more dangerous towards the enemy...

2010-01-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 10th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: James 4:7-9; Luke 5:33-35; Matthew 17:14-21 Topic: Fasting Notes:- We live in flesh, worship when convenient; worship is a way of life- People fast with wrong motives; the Spirit must do the leading- Jesus led into wilderness where he fasted then was tempted so that He'd have mastery over his desires- Fasting and praying is the essence of walking with Jesus- No joy in doing things religiously, but when hungry for God, moving toward God... there is a freshness and sweetness that comes in- We cannot celebrate fully until Jesus is among us; until then, fast- Faith in God is power with God, but where devil has a stronghold more is needed. Fasting and praying will drive out the enemy.- Daniel fasted/prayed: Gabriel fought prince of Persia three weeks, Michael distracted devil and Gabriel delivered message to Daniel- Jesus fasted food (strongest desire of human psyche)- Spirit and flesh contrary; objective of flesh is to stifle Spirit in you- Operating in the flesh opens door to fear, doubt and weakness- Elijah called down fire that killed prophets of Baal. Regained strength only after fasting- God does great works through us and we must replenish through fasting and praying or weakness moves in

2010-01-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 10th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: James 4:7-9; Luke 5:33-35; Matthew 17:14-21 Topic: Fasting Notes:- We live in flesh, worship when convenient; worship is a way of life- People fast with wrong motives; the Spirit must do the leading- Jesus led into wilderness where he fasted then was tempted so that He'd have mastery over his desires- Fasting and praying is the essence of walking with Jesus- No joy in doing things religiously, but when hungry for God, moving toward God... there is a freshness and sweetness that comes in- We cannot celebrate fully until Jesus is among us; until then, fast- Faith in God is power with God, but where devil has a stronghold more is needed. Fasting and praying will drive out the enemy.- Daniel fasted/prayed: Gabriel fought prince of Persia three weeks, Michael distracted devil and Gabriel delivered message to Daniel- Jesus fasted food (strongest desire of human psyche)- Spirit and flesh contrary; objective of flesh is to stifle Spirit in you- Operating in the flesh opens door to fear, doubt and weakness- Elijah called down fire that killed prophets of Baal. Regained strength only after fasting- God does great works through us and we must replenish through fasting and praying or weakness moves in

2010-01-03-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 3rd, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: II Chronicles 20:1-20; Acts 13:1-4 Topic: Fasting Notes:- Fasting and prayer should be a part of our lifestyles... in the homes. - What you do when you are afraid determines your faith- We should set ourselves before God... Jehoshaphat called Judah to fasting and prayer to seek the Lord- The sins you do not confront and the friends of the world you make will become your downfall- Children should see parents touch God in difficult times- We don't know the kind of victory Jehoshaphat saw.- The only thing that matters is how we seek and serve God- Our church is falling because we are not depending on God- We should not date, marry, make business deals, buy homes, or even join a church without fasting and praying.

2010-01-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 3rd, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Psalm 16:11; James 4:7-9; Daniel 10 Topic: Fasting Notes:- In the presence of God there is no depression, impatience, defeat, boredom, anger, resentment...- How do I get to that place?- We are saved to work. Things don't just happen; there are disciplines- Prayer is a privilege to look forward to and make time for- Submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee...- Call for a 21 day "Daniel fast."- Fasting, one won't wrestle with acceptance, will get understanding, will realize God answers prayer, and will gain spiritual strength

2010-01-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 3rd, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Psalm 16:11; James 4:7-9; Daniel 10 Topic: Fasting Notes:- In the presence of God there is no depression, impatience, defeat, boredom, anger, resentment...- How do I get to that place?- We are saved to work. Things don't just happen; there are disciplines- Prayer is a privilege to look forward to and make time for- Submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee...- Call for a 21 day "Daniel fast."- Fasting, one won't wrestle with acceptance, will get understanding, will realize God answers prayer, and will gain spiritual strength

2009-12-27-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 27th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: I John 4:15-19 Topic: Assurance Notes:- He loves us because He is God- God's love compels us... to treat others with love- We struggle with how we think God feels about us because of how we've treated Him- Abide in His love- He already took your punishment on the cross; live in boldness- My salvation is secure; I'm a mess bound for glory... people are scarred, living in fear that salvation will be lost- Cannot get saved and lose it

2009-12-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 27th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 1:30-38 Topic: Faith Notes:- Is your situation too difficult? Our God is the God of impossibilities.- We believe some scripture; we manipulate scriptures we know- If we knew the Bible we would live differently- If I believed the scriptures I would do them.- No situation is too difficult for the Lord. If he says it, it is true.- If you are willing to give it away you won't try to justify keeping it.- Lifestyle of generosity. There is no one that doesn't have to give.- When you have a dinner, invite that poor that cannot repay you.- What will we do with the pure words of Christ?- Our minds are on here and now; should be on eternity- When I do what He says I will walk in joy- Pastor in CA sold house, have $ to mission in Africa...

2009-12-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 27th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 1:30-38 Topic: Faith Notes:- Is your situation too difficult? Our God is the God of impossibilities.- We believe some scripture; we manipulate scriptures we know- If we knew the Bible we would live differently- If I believed the scriptures I would do them.- No situation is too difficult for the Lord. If he says it, it is true.- If you are willing to give it away you won't try to justify keeping it.- Lifestyle of generosity. There is no one that doesn't have to give.- When you have a dinner, invite that poor that cannot repay you.- What will we do with the pure words of Christ?- Our minds are on here and now; should be on eternity- When I do what He says I will walk in joy- Pastor in CA sold house, have $ to mission in Africa...

2009-12-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 20th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Luke 2:25-35; 39-45; Psalm 63 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- Simeon was waiting for the consolation of Israel... How much of my life is spent waiting for Jesus?- Anna served in the temple day and night... How much am I serving?- There must be a love for God that drives us; must not serve out of obligation and fear, but gladness- The shepherds searched for Jesus as soon as they were stirred- The wise men pursued Jesus, from the east (far off)- We must wait, serve, search and pursue Jesus- We all go through lulls; God wants you more than you want Him- When crowds got big, Jesus began speaking in parables so that only the truly committed would continue with Him- We must go after Him to understand what He said- Parable of the sower: only one scenario represents the saved- No such thing as a carnal Christian... a casual Christian- If Jesus is in you, you will bear fruit

2009-12-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 20th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Luke 2:25-35; 39-45; Psalm 63 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- Simeon was waiting for the consolation of Israel... How much of my life is spent waiting for Jesus?- Anna served in the temple day and night... How much am I serving?- There must be a love for God that drives us; must not serve out of obligation and fear, but gladness- The shepherds searched for Jesus as soon as they were stirred- The wise men pursued Jesus, from the east (far off)- We must wait, serve, search and pursue Jesus- We all go through lulls; God wants you more than you want Him- When crowds got big, Jesus began speaking in parables so that only the truly committed would continue with Him- We must go after Him to understand what He said- Parable of the sower: only one scenario represents the saved- No such thing as a carnal Christian... a casual Christian- If Jesus is in you, you will bear fruit

2009-12-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 13th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Timothy 1:15; I John 4:17; I Corinthians 15:57; I Samuel 17:2 Topic: Fear Notes:- The people of God intimidated by the enemy on their own land- The only real battle takes place when we pray... we become bold- When we don't pray our enemies grow before our eyes- Saul said "Bring my armor." We try to look good...- The church is being defamed, trying to look like the world, acting like celebrities. - Trust Him. Live and act accordingly- We need a revived hunger and thirst for righteousness- David's victory became their victory. They weren't capable so David fought the battle for them- We don't have to be afraid of defeat... He is greater than Goliath

2009-12-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 13th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Timothy 1:15; I John 4:17; I Corinthians 15:57; I Samuel 17:2 Topic: Fear Notes:- The people of God intimidated by the enemy on their own land- The only real battle takes place when we pray... we become bold- When we don't pray our enemies grow before our eyes- Saul said "Bring my armor." We try to look good...- The church is being defamed, trying to look like the world, acting like celebrities. - Trust Him. Live and act accordingly- We need a revived hunger and thirst for righteousness- David's victory became their victory. They weren't capable so David fought the battle for them- We don't have to be afraid of defeat... He is greater than Goliath

2009-12-06-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 6th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Ecclesiastes 9:10; II Samuel 23:13-17 Topic: Servanthood Notes:- We wait endlessly until we're prepared or have the resources to do something for God- Moses at burning bush: "I'm not equipped"- Moses' staff became symbol of authority... beginning of servanthood- It's not how much you have, but Who blesses it; serve Him now- We think because we're saved things should be pleasant- Conversion is immediate, but being conformed takes a lifetime- David in cave... 3 mighty men risked lives to bring him water- A cave is a place you've got nowhere else to go- David poured water out... turned cave into a temple- Don't sit and wither because nothing is happening in your life- Jesus at temple... people had turned temple into den of thieves- When your temple turns into a cave you turn inward, selfish... Jesus will tear it down- Give, pray, praise and turn your cave back into a temple- The most fulfilled people are working for God.

2009-12-06-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 6th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Ecclesiastes 9:10; II Samuel 23:13-17 Topic: Servanthood Notes:- We wait endlessly until we're prepared or have the resources to do something for God- Moses at burning bush: "I'm not equipped"- Moses' staff became symbol of authority... beginning of servanthood- It's not how much you have, but Who blesses it; serve Him now- We think because we're saved things should be pleasant- Conversion is immediate, but being conformed takes a lifetime- David in cave... 3 mighty men risked lives to bring him water- A cave is a place you've got nowhere else to go- David poured water out... turned cave into a temple- Don't sit and wither because nothing is happening in your life- Jesus at temple... people had turned temple into den of thieves- When your temple turns into a cave you turn inward, selfish... Jesus will tear it down- Give, pray, praise and turn your cave back into a temple- The most fulfilled people are working for God.

2009-11-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 29th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: II Peter 3:1-7 Topic: America Notes:- Our enemy is not a person or people, but spiritual wickedness- Our country is about to take a turn to define our demise- The church is not praying/ reading, angry but not fighting for good- This is as easy as it will ever be in America, freedoms diminish- Excerpts from Dr. Dobson's newsletter... abortion, safe schools czar, homosexuality, hate crimes- You cannot be both politically liberal and religiously conservative- Broken hearted for America, the world sees our path... we will lose our military power and our voice- China buying up seaports, Saudi Arabia...- God appoints our seasons; predestined the boundaries of the nations- Pray for the land, the people, our leaders... it is our spiritual duty- God put us here to be salt and light- The U.S. is not a factor in prophecy; focus on Europe/Middle East; the world will turn against Israel- How should we be living? Soberly, upright and Godly- Denominations are not biblical.

2009-11-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 29th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: II Peter 3:1-7 Topic: America Notes:- Our enemy is not a person or people, but spiritual wickedness- Our country is about to take a turn to define our demise- The church is not praying/ reading, angry but not fighting for good- This is as easy as it will ever be in America, freedoms diminish- Excerpts from Dr. Dobson's newsletter... abortion, safe schools czar, homosexuality, hate crimes- You cannot be both politically liberal and religiously conservative- Broken hearted for America, the world sees our path... we will lose our military power and our voice- China buying up seaports, Saudi Arabia...- God appoints our seasons; predestined the boundaries of the nations- Pray for the land, the people, our leaders... it is our spiritual duty- God put us here to be salt and light- The U.S. is not a factor in prophecy; focus on Europe/Middle East; the world will turn against Israel- How should we be living? Soberly, upright and Godly- Denominations are not biblical.

2009-11-22-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 22nd, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Acts 4:19-20 Topic: America Notes:- After we're saved God gives us new eyes to see everything through- In scriptures, God changed things so His will would happen- God puts people in power, even to oppress His people- God is not fair, but just- Proud Mary... we need individual cleansing, but also the corporate church needs cleansing- America will see the most radical departure from our Christian roots- The country will lose its influence and military power- The government will threaten the pure preaching of the gospel- Peter and John before government leaders...- Same-sex marriage, hate crimes, abortion- We aren't to just worship in the sanctuary... must get out there- As long as there's worldliness in my, I'll be sympathetic to world- Manhattan Declaration (Colson, Dobson, etc): will not "render to Caesar what is God's"

2009-11-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 22nd, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: II Corinthians 6:14-7:1; II Chronicles 29:3-5, 7 Topic: Sin Notes: - Respect, Inspect, Expect- Respect those les fortunate; help those who cannot help themselves- Give unselfishly; respect where God has you and what others are going through- Inspect (introspect) your heart.- The world is distasteful to those filled with the Spirit- Our value system should not be as the world's- I know my heart is not where it should be when I'm not looking for Jesus to come (expectancy)- When I'm reading and praying I'm fascinated with heaven- We can get infected spiritually and through the flesh, then our worship is restrained- Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the temple, removed the rubbish- We are the temple of the Lord; we must take out the trash- The lamp is the Word of God; offerings are our prayers- Walk in the truth; keep heart and mind open to God- Works of the flesh: sensual sins, anger, pride (national, ethnic, etc)

2009-11-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 22nd, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: II Corinthians 6:14-7:1; II Chronicles 29:3-5, 7 Topic: Sin Notes: - Respect, Inspect, Expect- Respect those les fortunate; help those who cannot help themselves- Give unselfishly; respect where God has you and what others are going through- Inspect (introspect) your heart.- The world is distasteful to those filled with the Spirit- Our value system should not be as the world's- I know my heart is not where it should be when I'm not looking for Jesus to come (expectancy)- When I'm reading and praying I'm fascinated with heaven- We can get infected spiritually and through the flesh, then our worship is restrained- Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the temple, removed the rubbish- We are the temple of the Lord; we must take out the trash- The lamp is the Word of God; offerings are our prayers- Walk in the truth; keep heart and mind open to God- Works of the flesh: sensual sins, anger, pride (national, ethnic, etc)

2009-11-15-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 15th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Luke 4; Psalm 19:7-11 Topic: Temptation Notes:- Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up- Temptation of Jesus: Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit... lead by the Spirit into the wilderness- We blame it on the devil when it may be the Spirit leading- Where God takes you will make you stronger- Jesus was hungry and exhausted when tempted, not spiritually weak- Don't negotiate with the devil- When I read/study and pray, I'm never caught off guard- The Devil will wait till an opportune time- Islam plans to take over the world, infecting us slowly- We've laid down our armor, a passive church with a diluted message- Jesus lived scripture. Life comes out of your heart- It's not by your strength; when you walk away, He brings you back

2009-11-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 15th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 6:37 Topic: Salvation Notes: - Anyone who trusts Jesus will be accepted- The heart of God is souls; we are incapable of bettering ourselves- Cabala, Christian Science, Eastern mystics... did you try Jesus?- Jesus is not religion but the only true living God- Islam is violent, hateful, demonic- You weren't looking for Jesus; He called us out- Temptation of Jesus; we must know God's Word to fight the devil- Satan has the power to take you higher; when God deals with you , you look up... hope for tomorrow- I cannot save myself; must come to Jesus, bring everything- A sinner cannot stop sinning... feeble religious attempts...- The devil says "not now"- Golf cart wreck: "Why did you wait so long to get help?"- Renaissance Golf course: built over dump... covered over trash, stench seeps out- We must let Jesus dig trash out and wash us clean

2009-11-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 15th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 6:37 Topic: Salvation Notes: - Anyone who trusts Jesus will be accepted- The heart of God is souls; we are incapable of bettering ourselves- Cabala, Christian Science, Eastern mystics... did you try Jesus?- Jesus is not religion but the only true living God- Islam is violent, hateful, demonic- You weren't looking for Jesus; He called us out- Temptation of Jesus; we must know God's Word to fight the devil- Satan has the power to take you higher; when God deals with you , you look up... hope for tomorrow- I cannot save myself; must come to Jesus, bring everything- A sinner cannot stop sinning... feeble religious attempts...- The devil says "not now"- Golf cart wreck: "Why did you wait so long to get help?"- Renaissance Golf course: built over dump... covered over trash, stench seeps out- We must let Jesus dig trash out and wash us clean

2009-11-08-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 8th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Topic: Evangelism Notes:- The great commission... Pentecost often focuses on tongues, but it is to send us in boldness to proclaim Jesus- Emphasis on going, but what do you do when they come to you?- If they see it in you, they'll want to know about it- Don't plan what you'll say, rely on the spirit to give you words- We train preachers to write sermons; Word of God should come out of our hearts with meekness and fear- This is what you were saved to do; it is not an inconvenience- Pastor Z/Int'l Bikers for Christ- People want to get far from sin... will never reach a sinner- Do we want to preserve religious culture or save souls for Jesus- Worldly music? Youth ministry... the world has changed; we won't reach them with tradition. Someone must relate to them- We are sheep among wolves- Harley store, gun shops...- Story of hike... ministering to guide... not dressed for it, not prepared... this is evangelism

2009-11-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 8th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-17 Topic: Covenents Notes:- Hebrews explains transition from OT Judaism (human endeavor to please God)- Our sins crucified Christ; God put Him on cross to make covenant- Cut doesn't cut deals with people; this covenant with Himself- We are liars, deceivers, unholy, self-centered sinners- God showed Abraham in a vision His covenant, faithfulness- We try to show God we can do it but we need Jesus as our cosigner- Jesus is your righteousness, payment, source. Ask Him to forgive and trust that it is done- You don't own anything; all belongs to God- He holds everything together... every molecule by gravity- Single parents, jobless, students, widows... He holds lives together- We are kept by the power of God through faith

2009-11-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 8th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-17 Topic: Covenents Notes:- Hebrews explains transition from OT Judaism (human endeavor to please God)- Our sins crucified Christ; God put Him on cross to make covenant- Cut doesn't cut deals with people; this covenant with Himself- We are liars, deceivers, unholy, self-centered sinners- God showed Abraham in a vision His covenant, faithfulness- We try to show God we can do it but we need Jesus as our cosigner- Jesus is your righteousness, payment, source. Ask Him to forgive and trust that it is done- You don't own anything; all belongs to God- He holds everything together... every molecule by gravity- Single parents, jobless, students, widows... He holds lives together- We are kept by the power of God through faith

2009-11-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 1st, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 14:1-6; II Timothy 3:1-5, 13 Topic: Hope Notes:- People in despair over things out of their control... news- People speak from uninformed, opinionated perspectives- We shouldn't be enraged over anything in politics or of this world- This is not your world if you're saved- Only one thing in this world is true: Jesus Christ. One book: Bible.- In the last days will be perilous times- A leader with no morals is no leader at all- Politics are nothing but man's thinking... prejudices- We have truth, know the way, enjoy the life yet as vultures, nibble on the carcasses of this world- We won't turn society around by putting someone in office- America is greedy, materialistic, self-centered, knows how to fake it.- Who we put in office speaks for us. We are not longer a Christian nation, but a nation of diversity- Believe on Jesus and He will prepare a place for you in God's house- We are sorry representatives of Jesus, miserable and corny. People don't want what they see because we aren't real.- Jesus is the way; look to Him.

2009-11-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 1st, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 14:1-6; II Timothy 3:1-5, 13 Topic: Hope Notes:- People in despair over things out of their control... news- People speak from uninformed, opinionated perspectives- We shouldn't be enraged over anything in politics or of this world- This is not your world if you're saved- Only one thing in this world is true: Jesus Christ. One book: Bible.- In the last days will be perilous times- A leader with no morals is no leader at all- Politics are nothing but man's thinking... prejudices- We have truth, know the way, enjoy the life yet as vultures, nibble on the carcasses of this world- We won't turn society around by putting someone in office- America is greedy, materialistic, self-centered, knows how to fake it.- Who we put in office speaks for us. We are not longer a Christian nation, but a nation of diversity- Believe on Jesus and He will prepare a place for you in God's house- We are sorry representatives of Jesus, miserable and corny. People don't want what they see because we aren't real.- Jesus is the way; look to Him.

2009-10-25-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 25th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: II Corinthians 12:9-10 Topic: Evangelism Notes:- We're not called to give theological response but to be a witness- Story of Waffle House- God sends people to you. It doesn't matter where you are or how you're dressed and doesn't require a prepared sermon- People need to see sincere people who've found hope- Don't be too religious (too Christian)... cannot relate to people- We've all been on the bottom; be transparent- Love them, pray for them, be their friend (don't become snooty)- You don't want to tarnish your testimony, but don't be high minded- Story of funeral... old friends still searching- Don't ever be ashamed where you came from- Don't look down on anyone. They're just like you.- This is for common man.

2009-10-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 25th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: II Corinthians 10:3-5; Isaiah 6 Topic: : Grace Notes:- We listen to arguments against God's plan for us and live defeated- The grace of God tells us He will give us His holiness- Holiness is a gift from God; we cannot work hard enough to gain it- He gives the will and the power to overcome- We aren't equipped to recognize and refute devil's lies- Lies: 1. You'll never be free. 2. Have to work harder. 3. you're a phony Christian- Devil brings up old sins, but if you're saved, you don't have a past.- We have predispositions towards sin, but it's to power of the blood- Must surrender to have victory- His mercy is everlasting. You will stumble; get back up.- You aren't a blasphemer of the Holy Spirit if you still have desire- Trust Jesus to give victory, righteousness, peace, power

2009-10-25-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 25th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: II Corinthians 10:3-5; Isaiah 6 Topic: : Grace Notes:- We listen to arguments against God's plan for us and live defeated- The grace of God tells us He will give us His holiness- Holiness is a gift from God; we cannot work hard enough to gain it- He gives the will and the power to overcome- We aren't equipped to recognize and refute devil's lies- Lies: 1. You'll never be free. 2. Have to work harder. 3. you're a phony Christian- Devil brings up old sins, but if you're saved, you don't have a past.- We have predispositions towards sin, but it's to power of the blood- Must surrender to have victory- His mercy is everlasting. You will stumble; get back up.- You aren't a blasphemer of the Holy Spirit if you still have desire- Trust Jesus to give victory, righteousness, peace, power

2009-10-18-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 18th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Isaiah 6:1-7 Topic: Grace Notes:- In the year that Uzziah died, Isaiah saw the Lord- If you see His glory without His grace... woe is me.- Devil is the accuser: you feel you'll always be paying for your sins; he lies about God; says you're a phony Christian; God has lost patience with you; justifies your living in anger- Elijah weary hid in a cave; God asked "What are you doing here?"- Step out, turn to Jesus, live like a child of the King- Take your eyes off your sins and put them on your savior

2009-10-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 18th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6; II Chronicles 26 Topic: : Grace Notes:- We only deserve hell by our own deeds; through Jesus reconciliation- Uzziah prospered as long as he sought the Lord- Uzziah became prideful, entered temple to burn incense, bypassing the high priest; stricken with leprosy- Pride has a subtle, scheming way of entering our walk with God- God resists the proud; pride comes before a fall- The American church teaches people to have pride- After we've done all we are to do, we've done only our basic duty... we are unprofitable servants- We're never made worthy by what we do; cannot be our own priest- Come boldly with confidence in Jesus, not in ourselves- We cannot do all we're supposed to; need Jesus to represent us- We need brokenness, humility, repentance- Remember what He's done for us, not what we've done for Him

2009-10-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 18th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6; II Chronicles 26 Topic: : Grace Notes:- We only deserve hell by our own deeds; through Jesus reconciliation- Uzziah prospered as long as he sought the Lord- Uzziah became prideful, entered temple to burn incense, bypassing the high priest; stricken with leprosy- Pride has a subtle, scheming way of entering our walk with God- God resists the proud; pride comes before a fall- The American church teaches people to have pride- After we've done all we are to do, we've done only our basic duty... we are unprofitable servants- We're never made worthy by what we do; cannot be our own priest- Come boldly with confidence in Jesus, not in ourselves- We cannot do all we're supposed to; need Jesus to represent us- We need brokenness, humility, repentance- Remember what He's done for us, not what we've done for Him

2009-10-11-1800 Greg Baker is the speaker for 6:00 Sunday evening October 11th, 2009Scripture Ref: II Timothy 1:5-10; Ephesians 2:8; II Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-17Topic: PurposeNotes:- Forgetfulness... remember goodness of the Lord- Our purpose is to be Jesus to people- Christians are corny: tracts, coffee shops, testa-mints- What is going to speak to the world is a genuine faith- People want to see something that sustains in adversity- Unquenchable optimism (biblical examples)

2009-10-11-1030 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 10:30 morning service October 11th, 2009.Scripture Ref: Leviticus 23:39-43; John 7:2, 37-39; Zechariah 14:16-19; Isaiah 12:3; 44:3Topic: Jesus the Son Notes:- John wrote assuming believers would understand Jewish festivals- Festival of harvest, God is provider- Sukkoth: hut, waving of branches, golden pitcher- Hosanna: for God alone can provide- When you look to anything other than Messiah to satisfy, you only thirst more as you drink more- Believe, rely on Him, abide in Him- Become an instrument of His grace- You can't give what you ain't got- Believe on Jesus and the Holy Spirit is poured out to you- King must be enthroned in our hearts- Fruit of the Spirit is result of the Spirit indwelling- Spirit moves when Jesus is glorified

2009-10-11-0830 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 8:30 morning service October 11th, 2009.Scripture Ref: Leviticus 23:39-43; John 7:2, 37-39; Zechariah 14:16-19; Isaiah 12:3; 44:3Topic: Jesus the Son Notes:- John wrote assuming believers would understand Jewish festivals- Festival of harvest, God is provider- Sukkoth: hut, waving of branches, golden pitcher- Hosanna: for God alone can provide- When you look to anything other than Messiah to satisfy, you only thirst more as you drink more- Believe, rely on Him, abide in Him- Become an instrument of His grace- You can't give what you ain't got- Believe on Jesus and the Holy Spirit is poured out to you- King must be enthroned in our hearts- Fruit of the Spirit is result of the Spirit indwelling- Spirit moves when Jesus is glorified

2009-10-04-1800 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this evening October 10th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service.Scripture Ref: II Kings 22:1-22; Chronicles 34; Jeremiah 22:15-16Topic: Scripture Notes:- There's a deep dissatisfaction when you cannot complete something- Josiah took throne at age 8: behaved at 8, sought the Lord at 16, to purge & purify nation at 20, after social justice at 26... didn't know the Word of God- You cannot gain a biblical world view unless you know the Bible- You are not who you think you are- There are no spare parts, everything is necessary- Many sermons are high on motivation, low on facts- We settle for carnality, thinking it's spirituality- Add to your faith moral excellence (purify life), knowledge, faith (to see it as God says it is)- Develop strategies to help me live with Him- People start with worship but don't know who they're worshipping- Cannot raise up a godly generation with knowledge of the Word- It's not enough to have kids that behave; they're getting slaughtered without knowing God's word- Mountain Jack on Mt. Saint Helens

2009-10-04-1030 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning October 10th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 10:22-42Topic: Obedience Notes:- Story of man who lived along river, flood, trusted God/missed help- God is speaking but we don't know how to listen- 7 problems we have hearing God: we want God to speak on our terms, we're self-centered, we aren't committed to obey, we want benefits without responsibility, preconceived notions, we want His words to serve our purpose, we want unlimited chances to ignore His word- We don't have a picture of Jesus' life, but snapshots- Matthew: words of Jesus, Mark: works of Jesus, Luke: chronology, John: conflict- Belief is when I change my life to conform to what God says is true- Story of man with gout; we hear what we want to hear- The way to get there is to go through it- Walk with God or be afraid

2009-10-04-0830 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning October 10th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 10:22-42Topic: Obedience Notes:- Story of man who lived along river, flood, trusted God/missed help- God is speaking but we don't know how to listen- 7 problems we have hearing God: we want God to speak on our terms, we're self-centered, we aren't committed to obey, we want benefits without responsibility, preconceived notions, we want His words to serve our purpose, we want unlimited chances to ignore His word- We don't have a picture of Jesus' life, but snapshots- Matthew: words of Jesus, Mark: works of Jesus, Luke: chronology, John: conflict- Belief is when I change my life to conform to what God says is true- Story of man with gout; we hear what we want to hear- The way to get there is to go through it- Walk with God or be afraid

2009-09-27-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 27th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Romans 10:14-18; Philippians 3:8-9; Hebrews 4:8-9 Topic: Faith Notes:- People strive in their faith, flailing like a fish with no peace- Faith is not a tool, but a gift from God to the believer that he may trust God in everything- (Saving) faith comes by hearing the word of God, not everyday faith- Faith is not increased by reading the word of God; it is a gift- Gifts of the Spirit are not given to individuals to keep, but for a time to do a work of the Spirit- We've gone after faith, gifts, blessings... only need Jesus- People act desperately; flesh faith has a deadline- Faith of Christ is at rest in the circumstances (children, finances...)

2009-09-27-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 27th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Galatians 6:14-15; Jeremiah 24:7; Ezekiel 36:26; Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:46 Topic: : Victory Notes:- Any effort to please or appease God is meaningless- Old Testament shows that God requires perfection that we cannot achieve on our own- Many of us have not had victory in areas of our lives; we despair...- We have victory on by the miracle of Christ- Abandon all attempts... prayer, fasting will not bring victory- We have flesh faith (David Wilkerson), trusting in our efforts- 613 Jewish laws- Sin is in the heart; cannot eliminate lust by plucking the eye- Take up your cross and follow daily- "Why have you forsaken me?"- You have to die to present state...

2009-09-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 27th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Galatians 6:14-15; Jeremiah 24:7; Ezekiel 36:26; Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:46 Topic: : Victory Notes:- Any effort to please or appease God is meaningless- Old Testament shows that God requires perfection that we cannot achieve on our own- Many of us have not had victory in areas of our lives; we despair...- We have victory on by the miracle of Christ- Abandon all attempts... prayer, fasting will not bring victory- We have flesh faith (David Wilkerson), trusting in our efforts- 613 Jewish laws- Sin is in the heart; cannot eliminate lust by plucking the eye- Take up your cross and follow daily- "Why have you forsaken me?"- You have to die to present state...

2009-09-20-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 20th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: I Corinthians 9:24-27; Colossians 1:19-23 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- Run to win; be tempered in all areas of life- Navy seals training- My body is my biggest enemy; read, study, pray to bring it into subjection- Lose physical discipline and the spirit will suffer- Through His death, we are blameless if we continue in the faith- Stop dabbling in every wind of doctrine- People try to persuade people to Jesus; we are only to preach Jesus

2009-09-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 20th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51; 25:1-13 Topic: : Faithfulness Notes:- The Lord's return should be priority in our thoughts- People elsewhere are suffering for Christ; we don't have problems- We have too much to do and no real desire for Jesus- A sense of delay in His coming causes carnal living- Parable of the fig tree: be aware of the times- The second coming can be calculated but the rapture cannot- Jesus saves you to wait for Him, then you will pray, seek, become conscientious about the way you live- It's easy to get sloppy (story of messy hotel room)- Parable of the ten virgins- Unconditional eternal security without a holy life- We don't have godly fear

2009-09-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 20th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51; 25:1-13 Topic: : Faithfulness Notes:- The Lord's return should be priority in our thoughts- People elsewhere are suffering for Christ; we don't have problems- We have too much to do and no real desire for Jesus- A sense of delay in His coming causes carnal living- Parable of the fig tree: be aware of the times- The second coming can be calculated but the rapture cannot- Jesus saves you to wait for Him, then you will pray, seek, become conscientious about the way you live- It's easy to get sloppy (story of messy hotel room)- Parable of the ten virgins- Unconditional eternal security without a holy life- We don't have godly fear

2009-09-13-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 13th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Galatians 5:16; II Thessalonians 2:10-12 Topic: Sin Notes:- We're frustrated because we don't center everything on Jesus- Don't believe you can be saved during tribulation... reserved for Jewish people- We're under grace; a day will come that grace will end- Spirit of delusion- Sin has lost the stigma; we tolerate sin in the world an in our lives- If you walk in the Spirit you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh- Daniel purposed himself not to sin; make up your mind before you get there- Giving more to anything than Jesus is idolatry- Anything that influences you away from Spirit is flesh

2009-09-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 13th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:1-12 Topic: : False Teaching Notes:- You must test everything against scripture- Your feelings can be your biggest deception- You can be deceived by someone else, but also by yourself- You reap what you sow; be merciless on your flesh- The Bible is the only book with the anointing of God- Numerology... false hope in claims- The only thing that will help you is Christ Jesus- Satan has deceived people with so called gifts... prophecies, tongues- Prophecies are to edify the church, not individuals- Tribulation not to come until antichrist revealed (video Obama)- Holy Spirit will never be taken from the earth- Don't put faith in a miracle, sign or wonder or man

2009-09-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 13th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:1-12 Topic: : False Teaching Notes:- You must test everything against scripture- Your feelings can be your biggest deception- You can be deceived by someone else, but also by yourself- You reap what you sow; be merciless on your flesh- The Bible is the only book with the anointing of God- Numerology... false hope in claims- The only thing that will help you is Christ Jesus- Satan has deceived people with so called gifts... prophecies, tongues- Prophecies are to edify the church, not individuals- Tribulation not to come until antichrist revealed (video Obama)- Holy Spirit will never be taken from the earth- Don't put faith in a miracle, sign or wonder or man

2009-09-06-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 6th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- He will return-How Should I then live?- Read the scriptures to build myself up that it abides in my heart.- Pray without ceasing- Controversies come up and people revert to race; we don't stay focused on Jesus- Nothing more filthy or vile than politics- Must be committed and involved in church to well rounded and fruit bearing