Central Church

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

2009-09-06-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 6th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 3:16-21; Luke 10:25-29; 16:1-18; I Corinthians 7:10-16 Topic: : Sin Notes:- Jesus came into an already condemned world; who believes on Him is no longer condemned- People hate truth because it exposes their sin; not just disapproval but a hatred of Jesus- Human nature is to justify. Psychology finds excuses.- As long as you justify sin you'll never be saved- The lawyer who asked "Who is my neighbor?" Manager handling rich man's affairs...- You cannot serve God and money. There is teaching now that says that Jesus was rich, but He taught on the dangers of money- People justify love of money: transfer of wealth to the believers- What men admire sickens God: success, accumulation of wealth- Men justify divorce for any reason. Only acceptable reason is fornication, but God's desire is forgiveness and restoration.

2009-09-06-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 6th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: John 3:16-21; Luke 10:25-29; 16:1-18; I Corinthians 7:10-16 Topic: : Sin Notes:- Jesus came into an already condemned world; who believes on Him is no longer condemned- People hate truth because it exposes their sin; not just disapproval but a hatred of Jesus- Human nature is to justify. Psychology finds excuses.- As long as you justify sin you'll never be saved- The lawyer who asked "Who is my neighbor?" Manager handling rich man's affairs...- You cannot serve God and money. There is teaching now that says that Jesus was rich, but He taught on the dangers of money- People justify love of money: transfer of wealth to the believers- What men admire sickens God: success, accumulation of wealth- Men justify divorce for any reason. Only acceptable reason is fornication, but God's desire is forgiveness and restoration.

2009-08-30-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 30th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: 1 Cor 15:57; Col 2:15 Topic: Victory Notes:- When you believe He gives you His completed work- We already have victory- Our thoughts should not be monopolized by issues, problems, children, finances...- People get consumed with Satan's attack; he is already defeated- What you look for, you will see; you'll find Satan if you're looking- Christian TV: faith giving, generation curses... not in Bible- Shouldn't believe anything you cannot prove with scripture- What you think/talk about will become real to you- Stay away from those people, studies, specialized ministries- Study the life of Jesus, His Word; desire an d glory in Him

2009-08-30-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 30th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: 2 Cor 7:9-11; Psa 51 Topic: : Repentance Notes:- An unclean spirit returns to house swept and in order- You either belong to heaven or hell- A nation or individual trying to do better without God will fail- Steps & programs offer cheap ways to feel better about oneself- Without repentance we fall deeper into sin with every return- Can develop a seared conscience; our nation has no conscience- We are responsible for those we put in political office- Hopelessness will overtake you (Judas) and you feel you cannot be saved or delivered; worldly sorrow produces death- You know you've repented when you become diligent: read, pray...- David & Joseph: sin is against God- You will never forget your sin; flee every day

2009-08-30-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 30th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: 2 Cor 7:9-11; Psa 51 Topic: : Repentance Notes:- An unclean spirit returns to house swept and in order- You either belong to heaven or hell- A nation or individual trying to do better without God will fail- Steps & programs offer cheap ways to feel better about oneself- Without repentance we fall deeper into sin with every return- Can develop a seared conscience; our nation has no conscience- We are responsible for those we put in political office- Hopelessness will overtake you (Judas) and you feel you cannot be saved or delivered; worldly sorrow produces death- You know you've repented when you become diligent: read, pray...- David & Joseph: sin is against God- You will never forget your sin; flee every day

2009-08-23-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 23rd, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Revelation 2:1-7; II Corinthians 12:12 Topic: Repentance Notes:- Believers at Ephesus look like good people- Repentance is acknowledgement that you've tried it on your own- Apostles, prophets... do they live up to scripture? Apostles or liars?- Ephesus had imposters as we do today.- Nothing we do matters without Jesus- Repent, do the first works: pray, read, rejoice, trust...- First car. First love things not complicated... long nights studying, praying- Some do anything Christian, works, but how long since you've smiled?- Fasting gets me out of the way, burdens lighter- Never disappointed when all I want is Jesus

2009-08-23-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 23rd, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Acts 17:22-31 Topic: : Repentance Notes:- Parable of Wheat & Tares. In church today people look/act like Christians but are not- Repentance and works together- Judge righteous judgement- Rich man & Lazarus; the hereafter is real- There will be prayer in hell- Description of hell: pray/beg mercy, torment...- Any day could be your last or Jesus' return- Unclean spirits... return if no repentance- The blood of Jesus greater than anything- If you are not living right, you are lost

2009-08-16-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 16th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Romans 6:1-4; I John 5:16-19 Topic: Repentance Notes:- When a person is saved, he is changed; American church says no necessary change- God is able to save anybody from anything- John the Baptists message was "Repent"- How can you do what sinners do and not be a sinner?- We will sin, but some sins a Christian will not commit: murder, abandon family...- There is disregard today for repentance- A sinner is the worst thing on earth- People in church living in sin- Must denounce old life; if you sin, judgement- People are looking for grace...

2009-08-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 16th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Peter 4:12-13; Matthew 4:1-11 Topic: : Temptation Notes:- This trial is preparing you for glory to come- Christ was a man of no reputation- I make deliberate decisions to give up rights- Satan wants me to do God's will my way.- Satan tempted Jesus same way he tempts us- We don't want to endure but to take shortcut- Satan's temptations seem good if we don't know scripture/aren't filled with Spirit- Not about feeding people but preaching gospel- Jesus didn't coerce people to belief by miracles- To follow Jesus, have no expectations- Revival tactics, healing services-religious show- Parable of rich man and Lazarus- We've redefined sin to accommodate ourselves- When you love Jesus, you don't look for excuse to sin; either Jesus or devil in you

2009-08-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 16th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Peter 4:12-13; Matthew 4:1-11 Topic: : Temptation Notes:- This trial is preparing you for glory to come- Christ was a man of no reputation- I make deliberate decisions to give up rights- Satan wants me to do God's will my way.- Satan tempted Jesus same way he tempts us- We don't want to endure but to take shortcut- Satan's temptations seem good if we don't know scripture/aren't filled with Spirit- Not about feeding people but preaching gospel- Jesus didn't coerce people to belief by miracles- To follow Jesus, have no expectations- Revival tactics, healing services-religious show- Parable of rich man and Lazarus- We've redefined sin to accommodate ourselves- When you love Jesus, you don't look for excuse to sin; either Jesus or devil in you

2009-08-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 9th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Corinthians 2:1-2; 15:1-2; Philippians 3:10 Topic: : The Gospel Notes:- (communion)- Paul's preaching was always Jesus; we in America want more- Teachers specialize in many subjects; we have erred from the faith- Christian Counseling can only be effective once your heart has turned towards God- The gifts are given to point to Christ, not so that ministries can be built- To know Him and the power of His resurrection; fellowship in His sufferings- Every difficulty we have because our relationship with Jesus is hindered- Winds of doctrine- Christians notorious for trying to get back things God has removed- No matter the pain, I'll do what He's called for- Unless you've believed in vain; turning church into political or social rally; Jesus not glorified

2009-08-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 9th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Corinthians 2:1-2; 15:1-2; Philippians 3:10 Topic: : The Gospel Notes:- (communion)- Paul's preaching was always Jesus; we in America want more- Teachers specialize in many subjects; we have erred from the faith- Christian Counseling can only be effective once your heart has turned towards God- The gifts are given to point to Christ, not so that ministries can be built- To know Him and the power of His resurrection; fellowship in His sufferings- Every difficulty we have because our relationship with Jesus is hindered- Winds of doctrine- Christians notorious for trying to get back things God has removed- No matter the pain, I'll do what He's called for- Unless you've believed in vain; turning church into political or social rally; Jesus not glorified

2009-08-02-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 2nd, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Micah 7:8-10; I John 5:4-5 Topic: Victory Notes:- Israel recognized sin against God, repented, warned enemy not to taunt them.- There's a penalty for those who taunt His people- I will fall, but I will get up again; Jesus has pleaded my case- Whatever is born of God overcomes the world- Victory is believing Jesus is the Son of God- Childlike faith- We complicate our faith; some travel far for prayer of a particular man- Spirits of infirmity, fear, lying, laziness, competition, divorce, lust...

2009-08-02-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 2nd, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Galatians 3:7-14; Genesis 3:14-19; Exodus 20:5-6; Revelation 22:3-4 Topic: : False Teaching Notes:- First curses: man, woman, serpent, ground- Generational curses-no graven images- Revelation states "no more curses"- Generation curses don't apply to saved- Earth still cursed; sinners still cursed- People look for a man to identify/break curses- Jesus' definition of free different than ours- Racial curses (descendants of Ham)- Story of minister's gathering, spirit of anger- Story of construction job, curses written on the wall (and covered); curses towards us covered- We all have deficiencies: social, emotional... not curses.

2009-08-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 2nd, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Galatians 3:7-14; Genesis 3:14-19; Exodus 20:5-6; Revelation 22:3-4 Topic: : False Teaching Notes:- First curses: man, woman, serpent, ground- Generational curses-no graven images- Revelation states "no more curses"- Generation curses don't apply to saved- Earth still cursed; sinners still cursed- People look for a man to identify/break curses- Jesus' definition of free different than ours- Racial curses (descendants of Ham)- Story of minister's gathering, spirit of anger- Story of construction job, curses written on the wall (and covered); curses towards us covered- We all have deficiencies: social, emotional... not curses.

2009-07-26-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July 26th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: John 21:20-22; Hebrews 11:30-40 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- Singled out Kristine, a new Christian, as target- Paul was moved by Spirit to write to Ephesus- Paul chosen to deliver gospel to Gentiles- Jesus to reclaim Israel and reveal Himself as deliverer- We were chosen before creation- Jesus took our shame/blame- We are holy in Jesus- Adoption into the Kingdom- We'll mess up as long as we live- We can approach God by the grace of Jesus- He chastens those He loves; the saved will sin- Generational curses were Old Testament

2009-07-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 26th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42; Acts 20; I Kings 20 Topic: : Prayer Notes:- We don't understand the fundamentals anymore; looking for big play; lost heart & soul- All prayers should be about wanting what God wants; spiritual maturity realized I don't know what I need but trusts God & His will- Sorrows come because we want- Finish your race with joy- Jesus didn't want to go to cross but endured it for the Joy set before Him- God doesn't change; we can't change His mind- Prayer lines us up with His will- Battle against sin won in the garden- Prayer shows faith; God moved when we pray- Live in prayer; cannot stay in prayer closet- Christianity is not imitating Jesus, but letting Jesus live through you- Read the Bible; God doesn't need someone to explain Himself to you, only Holy Spirit- Fortune cookies- Syrians defeated by Israel in hills and plains

2009-07-26-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 26th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42; Acts 20; I Kings 20 Topic: : Prayer Notes:- We don't understand the fundamentals anymore; looking for big play; lost heart & soul- All prayers should be about wanting what God wants; spiritual maturity realized I don't know what I need but trusts God & His will- Sorrows come because we want- Finish your race with joy- Jesus didn't want to go to cross but endured it for the Joy set before Him- God doesn't change; we can't change His mind- Prayer lines us up with His will- Battle against sin won in the garden- Prayer shows faith; God moved when we pray- Live in prayer; cannot stay in prayer closet- Christianity is not imitating Jesus, but letting Jesus live through you- Read the Bible; God doesn't need someone to explain Himself to you, only Holy Spirit- Fortune cookies- Syrians defeated by Israel in hills and plains

2009-07-19-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July 19th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: John 21:20-22; Hebrews 11:30-40 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- Jesus said to Peter "Follow Me."- Peter turned and took his eyes off Jesus- Paul warned against comparing ourselves to each other- Equality cannot be transferred to Kingdom- He has a plan for you unlike that for anyone- Pastors called to feed, not grow a church- We do not choose when loved ones die- Man looks on outward appearance; we do not know what's others are going through- Be faithful to God who has called you

2009-07-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 19th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Romans 1:17 Topic: : Faith Notes:- Pope Benedict's call for global economy- The just live by faith, not miracles, proof...- At some point everyone will face tragedy- God is glorified in our trust for Him- Situations don't change God; prayer doesn't change things. Prayer changes us.- Our lives are not about miracles; we have authority over devil, not over things- We have no need to fleece God- You don't know what you'll do in tragedy- Faith is not an intellectual understanding- Faith is deliberate commitment to the lordship of Jesus Christ- We move as the Spirit moves- The key to a life of faith is to be attached to nothing but Jesus- He died to save souls, not to fix problems

2009-07-19-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 19th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Romans 1:17 Topic: : Faith Notes:- Pope Benedict's call for global economy- The just live by faith, not miracles, proof...- At some point everyone will face tragedy- God is glorified in our trust for Him- Situations don't change God; prayer doesn't change things. Prayer changes us.- Our lives are not about miracles; we have authority over devil, not over things- We have no need to fleece God- You don't know what you'll do in tragedy- Faith is not an intellectual understanding- Faith is deliberate commitment to the lordship of Jesus Christ- We move as the Spirit moves- The key to a life of faith is to be attached to nothing but Jesus- He died to save souls, not to fix problems

2009-07-19-1830 David Culberson is the speaker for 6:30 Wednesday evening July 19th, 2009. Kenny Durbin gives his testimony.Scripture Ref: Proverbs 3:1-6Topic: TestimonyNotes: - Kenny Durbin's testimony