Central Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2010-02-14-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 14th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Psalm 37:1-8; Ephesians 6:5-8 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- Any sacrifice you make for God brings great reward- When we seek God we stir the enemy; be observant of people who may not wish us well... increased security- Six churches burned in Texas (unbalanced zealots)- Unless the Lord protects us our efforts are in vain- Be prepared; don't fret about evil doers. Trust in the Lord- He is your master; you His slave. Be salt and light.- Work as unto Christ- We don't understand evangelism... bless enemies and forgive.- Whatever good anyone does He will receive the same from the Lord- Anger, wrath, fretting, bad temper. A soft answer...

2010-02-14-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 14th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8; 27:1-4 Topic: Purpose Notes:- We argue about age of earth, predestination & free will, incarnation of Jesus, last days... speculating beyond scripture, explaining what we do not understand- The sins of yesterday do not exist- Mary at Jesus' feet... Martha tried to pull her away to help her- Is someone pulling you away... telling you your responsibilities?- Many things will distract you; we have too many things going on- We will not win souls by arguing about God; proclaim the gospel- People are not looking for theology but to escape misery- Story of Dog weaning puppies; people must learn for themselves- Whoever calls on His name will be saved and safe- Trouble is coming; stop anticipating and worship & trust God who will take care of your troubles

2010-02-14-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 14th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8; 27:1-4 Topic: Purpose Notes:- We argue about age of earth, predestination & free will, incarnation of Jesus, last days... speculating beyond scripture, explaining what we do not understand- The sins of yesterday do not exist- Mary at Jesus' feet... Martha tried to pull her away to help her- Is someone pulling you away... telling you your responsibilities?- Many things will distract you; we have too many things going on- We will not win souls by arguing about God; proclaim the gospel- People are not looking for theology but to escape misery- Story of Dog weaning puppies; people must learn for themselves- Whoever calls on His name will be saved and safe- Trouble is coming; stop anticipating and worship & trust God who will take care of your troubles

2010-02-07-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 7th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Daniel 3:16-18 Topic: Faith Notes:- God saves people we give up on, heals people who have no faith- He is good, faithful and just. Love and trust Him.- Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego- Don't ever substitute another God even when He’s silent- We don't know if He'll deliver us from the fire but He will deliver us from your hand.- God is in control of my destiny- We cannot speak things into existence; we do not change God's mind- Seek His will and walk in it.- Don't give people false hope because you don't know what to say- Don't test God- Praise Him and serve Him no matter what happens (Hendricks)- Are you persuaded? Faith

2010-02-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 7th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 Topic: Faith Notes:- We as a nation are living with a false sense of security; in more danger than ever before. We still exist only because God protects us- Article on Israel by Joel Rosenberg- Our nation has fallen; Islam intent to destroy... buying up our economy, infiltration government and education...- Some politicians are called by God to fight for our country- Everything is spiritual manifested in the flesh... not racial, political- The will of God for you is to trust Him- If you're weary, worrying, panicked... you are not trusting God- God does everything out of the counsel of His own will- Armor is built for moving forward; don't look back- God will not bless you if you hide iniquity or redefine unbelief...

2010-02-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 7th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 Topic: Faith Notes:- We as a nation are living with a false sense of security; in more danger than ever before. We still exist only because God protects us- Article on Israel by Joel Rosenberg- Our nation has fallen; Islam intent to destroy... buying up our economy, infiltration government and education...- Some politicians are called by God to fight for our country- Everything is spiritual manifested in the flesh... not racial, political- The will of God for you is to trust Him- If you're weary, worrying, panicked... you are not trusting God- God does everything out of the counsel of His own will- Armor is built for moving forward; don't look back- God will not bless you if you hide iniquity or redefine unbelief...

2010-01-24-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 24th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Ephesians 2:8-10; Acts 27:39-28:10 Topic: Suffering Notes:- You don’t belong to yourself; have no say in this life the Lord has planned for you- Saul on road to Damascus... Ananias... how much he must suffer- You will not reign with Him if you do not suffer with Him- He didn't raise you up to use His gifts for your pleasure- Paul's shipwreck; as long as you depend on anything more than on Jesus, he will smash it- Paul gathering sticks... snake bitten. Expected to die but no harm came to him. God has reason for everything; people are watching- Anyone can hand out tracts... serve the Lord and people change...- Don't put faith in people; they will disappoint.- Publius: Paul was sent to show God through healing- God has chosen you to suffer to show Himself to people- You won't cruise into glory; your ship will be shattered

2010-01-24-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 24th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 16:33; 14:27; Philippians 4:4-7 Topic: Peace Notes:- Called for a week of no complaining- We don't belong here but must live among the sin, rebellion- Tribulation is part of life- Two kinds of peace: the world's peace that is temporary and the Lord’s peace that gives hope when everything is upside down- Sabra-naturally born Jew, also a plant prickly on outside and sweet fruit on the inside; Peace comes wrapped in trouble- By being thankful and joyous we tear into the peace of God- Jesus brought peace to the disciples in times of trouble- Don't let your heart be troubled; don't let them steal your joy- We cannot carry other people's burdens though we can bare them- We expect the worst in a situation, looking through the eyes of man- Only God can change, rebuild, restore and give peace- In God's kingdom things must die before they can live

2010-01-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 24th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 16:33; 14:27; Philippians 4:4-7 Topic: Peace Notes:- Called for a week of no complaining- We don't belong here but must live among the sin, rebellion- Tribulation is part of life- Two kinds of peace: the world's peace that is temporary and the Lord’s peace that gives hope when everything is upside down- Sabra-naturally born Jew, also a plant prickly on outside and sweet fruit on the inside; Peace comes wrapped in trouble- By being thankful and joyous we tear into the peace of God- Jesus brought peace to the disciples in times of trouble- Don't let your heart be troubled; don't let them steal your joy- We cannot carry other people's burdens though we can bare them- We expect the worst in a situation, looking through the eyes of man- Only God can change, rebuild, restore and give peace- In God's kingdom things must die before they can live

2010-01-17-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 17th, 2010 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Acts 27 Topic: Suffering Notes:- Paul on his way to Rome... ship... storm- When God's storm designed for you rages, you may have too many things you rely on... we think we can help God out- We are all headed for a storm... get rid of extra weight- When the flesh dies, faith of God rises up inside...- Lord said take heart, no one will die, but they were shipwrecked- God does not make it easy but does make a way- Get rid of it before God gets rid of it for you- We are never to love a thing... love Him

2010-01-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 17th, 2010 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Galatians 5:1; Acts 13:1-3 Topic: Fasting Notes:- Live in the liberty Christ gives- David humbled his soul with fasting- Cannot hear from God if my soul is bent toward the world- Cannot get direction from God until you've prayed and fasted- When you pray and fast you don't miss God's will- The devil will do anything to deceive you when fasting- Fasting is to crucify the flesh... if I'm not hungrier for Jesus then something went awry- We start with good intentions...then we argue or glory in the accomplishment- It's not what you put in your body but what comes from your heart- If you feel condemnation it is not of Jesus- I'm not to be your judge... to tell you how to seek God- Bear one another's burdens- When we fast we are coughing it up... emotions, feelings... rooting up what distances us from God- What you think is a weakness in your life may be your strength- Galatians... people moved into legalism. Cannot trust Jesus and keep the law. Law give to Israel, not gentiles.

2010-01-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 17th, 2010 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Galatians 5:1; Acts 13:1-3 Topic: Fasting Notes:- Live in the liberty Christ gives- David humbled his soul with fasting- Cannot hear from God if my soul is bent toward the world- Cannot get direction from God until you've prayed and fasted- When you pray and fast you don't miss God's will- The devil will do anything to deceive you when fasting- Fasting is to crucify the flesh... if I'm not hungrier for Jesus then something went awry- We start with good intentions...then we argue or glory in the accomplishment- It's not what you put in your body but what comes from your heart- If you feel condemnation it is not of Jesus- I'm not to be your judge... to tell you how to seek God- Bear one another's burdens- When we fast we are coughing it up... emotions, feelings... rooting up what distances us from God- What you think is a weakness in your life may be your strength- Galatians... people moved into legalism. Cannot trust Jesus and keep the law. Law give to Israel, not gentiles.

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