Central Church

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

2009-07-12-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July 12th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Hebrews 8:1-6, 13; II Corinthians 3:5-6; Ephesians 2:1; Revelation 1:1-7 Topic: Mercy Notes:- Old Testament is not obsolete; Old covenant is but scriptures are divinely inspired- The law brought death... shows man we cannot please God. New covenant brings life- By Jesus death we are perfected and enabled to approach God ourselves- Seventh Day Adventists, Catholics- People are looking for a sign, proof... If you need more than Jesus, you've never met Him- We miss it often, think we hear from God- He is rich in mercy; by grace we are saved- He doesn't see you as you do, but as a King & Priest, heirs & joint heirs of Jesus Christ

2009-07-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 12th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6, 10, 12-13; II Corinthians 1:20 Topic: : Scripture Notes:- We are in a better day under a better covenant- We are not called to observe Jewish festivals- Everything represented by the Passover, we have in Jesus- Pentecost, law thru Moses; grace thru Jesus, empowered by Holy Spirit- Old Testament points to Jesus, but Jesus is the truth; not hidden in New Testament- Can learn in Old Testament: creation, sin, election, mercy of God...- In Ark of the Covenant: Aaron's rod, pot of manna, copy of the law- Holy Spirit in me replaces ten commandments- I'm made righteous thru Jesus Christ- Expiration dates; It is Finished- Telephone operator, automobile crank, muskets, multi-vitamin... Jesus is all I need- Salvation: deliverance, soundness, safety, preservation, healing- He is not far from anyone, will not reject who comes to Him

2009-07-12-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 12th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6, 10, 12-13; II Corinthians 1:20 Topic: : Scripture Notes:- We are in a better day under a better covenant- We are not called to observe Jewish festivals- Everything represented by the Passover, we have in Jesus- Pentecost, law thru Moses; grace thru Jesus, empowered by Holy Spirit- Old Testament points to Jesus, but Jesus is the truth; not hidden in New Testament- Can learn in Old Testament: creation, sin, election, mercy of God...- In Ark of the Covenant: Aaron's rod, pot of manna, copy of the law- Holy Spirit in me replaces ten commandments- I'm made righteous thru Jesus Christ- Expiration dates; It is Finished- Telephone operator, automobile crank, muskets, multi-vitamin... Jesus is all I need- Salvation: deliverance, soundness, safety, preservation, healing- He is not far from anyone, will not reject who comes to Him

2009-07-05-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July 5th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Acts 19:11-12; 1 Cor 12 Topic: Healing Notes:

2009-07-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 5th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Pslam 103:10; 1Cor 15:9; Luke 17; Isaiah 45:1-7; 1 Kings 8:12 Topic: : Spiritual Warfare Notes:

2009-07-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 5th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Pslam 103:10; 1Cor 15:9; Luke 17; Isaiah 45:1-7; 1 Kings 8:12 Topic: : Spiritual Warfare Notes:

2009-06-28-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening June 28th, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Judges 8:32-35; Acts 14:8-19; 28:1-6 Topic: Weakness Notes: - Don't make rash vows; you won't keep them and will not convince God to move- Our inconsistency is revealed when vows made- The people forgot what Gideon had done- People are fickle, change, change our minds- If you have a friend that will love you no matter what, you have a great treasure- Put your faith in people, government... anyone of this world and you will be disappointed- We're all alike, think and wrestle the same- Don't put hope in people, be ready to be disappointed, live for the Lord

2009-06-28-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 28th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Judges 8:22-27; Proverbs 4:23-27 Topic: : Endurance Notes:- Gideon made Ephod from earrings of defeated armies in his desire to do something for God; it became a trap to he and his family- Don't make quick decisions; consult God- God doesn't call people to build great buildings... hospitals, campgrounds, etc.- God not looking for what we can do, but for a broken and contrite spirit... trust and obey- All we know when we walk by faith is that we are of the Truth, that He hears us when we pray, and that all things work for the good...- I am disappointed with myself because I have confidence in myself- Referenced story in biker bar, lying...- Going to heaven by His grace, not my strength- Stop trying to be like Jesus; be occupied with who He is, not what He did- The Word is the source of life, fellowship- Put something religious in front of unsaved people and they will worship it

2009-06-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 28th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Judges 8:22-27; Proverbs 4:23-27 Topic: : Endurance Notes:- Gideon made Ephod from earrings of defeated armies in his desire to do something for God; it became a trap to he and his family- Don't make quick decisions; consult God- God doesn't call people to build great buildings... hospitals, campgrounds, etc.- God not looking for what we can do, but for a broken and contrite spirit... trust and obey- All we know when we walk by faith is that we are of the Truth, that He hears us when we pray, and that all things work for the good...- I am disappointed with myself because I have confidence in myself- Referenced story in biker bar, lying...- Going to heaven by His grace, not my strength- Stop trying to be like Jesus; be occupied with who He is, not what He did- The Word is the source of life, fellowship- Put something religious in front of unsaved people and they will worship it

2009-06-21-1800 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening June 21st, 2009 in the 6:00 PM service. Ref: Judges 6:36-40 Topic: Faith Notes: - Gideon and fleeces; we do not put fleeces before God today (O.T. vs. N.T.)- In Old Testament, God came upon people for a time to do extraordinary things; we have the Holy Spirit within us- Gideon asked God to prove himself but we have assurance through the Spirit- Nothing is impossible with God; walk by faith- We must not rely on our resources- God trims us down so we give him glory- The kingdom of God does not advance by material things- Early Church of God was rural, uneducated and grew worldwide by simple faith and truth- We are a seminar-sick church... Faith

2009-06-21-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 21st, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Judges 8:4 Topic: : Endurance Notes:

2009-06-21-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 21st, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Judges 8:4 Topic: : Endurance Notes:

2009-06-14-1800 Mike Canady is the speaker for Central on Sunday evening June 14th, 2008. Scripture Ref: I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Hebrews 9:28 Topic: AssuranceNotes:

2009-06-14-1030 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning June 14th, 2009 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 17:13-21Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:

2009-06-14-0830 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning June 14th, 2009 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 17:13-21Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:

2009-06-07-1030 Sunday morning 10:30 service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Genesis 37:3-8 Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:

2009-06-07-0830 Sunday morning 8:30 service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Genesis 37:3-8 Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:

2009-05-31-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 31st, 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: Daniel 3:16-18; Isaiah 55:8-9; II Timothy 1:12; Ephesians 1:11 Topic: Hope Notes: - Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego- We know what God can do- We grasp for hope, unable to accept God's will- God's result better than what we'd choose- Do not test God; Trust Him- Scripture doesn't describe God but reveals Him that we may know Him, not understand Him- Jesus bypassed many more than He healed- James Hopper, Dr. Voorhis' grandson- Don't give false hope- We want relief; He is getting glory for Himself- He is faithful because He is God

2009-05-31-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 31st, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Romans 8:31-37; Numbers13 Topic: : Purpose Notes:- With the Spirit comes power to live victorious- For youth: how to live when you leave; remember who you are in Christ- Most people are going the wrong way- The crowd will not do the extraordinary- The spies in the land of Canaan... grasshoppers- As Christians, we hide amongst ourselves instead of showing Jesus to people- When you realize who you are in Christ, your view of everyone else changes- No individual drive; mob mentality- School of fish have no leader, movement but no direction- Don't overestimate devil or underestimate God

2009-05-31-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 31st, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Romans 8:31-37; Numbers13 Topic: : Purpose Notes:- With the Spirit comes power to live victorious- For youth: how to live when you leave; remember who you are in Christ- Most people are going the wrong way- The crowd will not do the extraordinary- The spies in the land of Canaan... grasshoppers- As Christians, we hide amongst ourselves instead of showing Jesus to people- When you realize who you are in Christ, your view of everyone else changes- No individual drive; mob mentality- School of fish have no leader, movement but no direction- Don't overestimate devil or underestimate God

2009-05-24-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 24th 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: II Timothy 8 Topic: Depression Notes: - Acknowledgement: Dr. & Margaret Voorhis 59th Wedding Anniversary- Will eventually look back and consider your life; how have you lived?- Paul was confident he fought a good fight- The more you fear God, the less you fear man- As long as you live will have to face the enemy- Deep depression but determined: until God changes things, I will fight the good fight

2009-05-24-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 24th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 1:8-10; Romans 8:18-23; Hebrews 9:27-28; Matthew 11 Topic: : Endurance Notes:- You don't negotiate with terrorists, devil, sin (pirates)- Thessalonica - idolatrous, living for what cannot satisfy. Came to faith in Christ- Rapture, tribulation, Christ's reign 1000 yrs.- We wait for things worth waiting for.- All creation is waiting to be delivered from the bondage of corruption- If we eagerly await Jesus' return, we will not fit in. This is not our world- Be ready; salvation is near- Heaven: a real place, where Jesus is; no sickness, pain,, sorrow, death, temptation...- Only one thing will send you to Hell: not believing on Jesus

2009-05-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 24th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I Thessalonians 1:8-10; Romans 8:18-23; Hebrews 9:27-28; Matthew 11 Topic: : Endurance Notes:- You don't negotiate with terrorists, devil, sin (pirates)- Thessalonica - idolatrous, living for what cannot satisfy. Came to faith in Christ- Rapture, tribulation, Christ's reign 1000 yrs.- We wait for things worth waiting for.- All creation is waiting to be delivered from the bondage of corruption- If we eagerly await Jesus' return, we will not fit in. This is not our world- Be ready; salvation is near- Heaven: a real place, where Jesus is; no sickness, pain,, sorrow, death, temptation...- Only one thing will send you to Hell: not believing on Jesus

2009-05-17-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 17th 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: II Corinthians 4:16-18; 5:1-4 Topic: Endurance Notes: - Believers see what others cannot; amidst agitation may have peace- When earthly tent is taken down, a heavenly house will be built- What is seen is temporary; unseen eternal- No way to escape burdens; we need them- Light affliction for a moment; eternal glory- Glory is the manifestation of God- Things are changing; don't latch onto things that will evaporate- Moses decided to suffer with God's people instead of enjoying treasures of Egypt

2009-05-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 17th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: II Corinthians 4:16-18 Topic: : Obedience Notes:- Gasoline engine designed to run on gasoline; you are designed to obtain life from God- Happy only if you serve Christ- People confess with mouth but deny in deed- Nothing more important than praying/reading- Salvation based on His Word, not a "touch"- Pentecost mutated into Pentecostalism: rely on feeling, touch, a word... promotes screaming, prosperity ($), impartation of gifts- True Pentecost comes from the pure Word of God preached...- No human ever out of control in the Spirit- True prosperity is to know and live for Christ- There is power in the Spirit to see Jesus in adversity, to rejoice and be renewed- Suffering now not comparable to coming glory

2009-05-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 17th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: II Corinthians 4:16-18 Topic: : Obedience Notes:- Gasoline engine designed to run on gasoline; you are designed to obtain life from God- Happy only if you serve Christ- People confess with mouth but deny in deed- Nothing more important than praying/reading- Salvation based on His Word, not a "touch"- Pentecost mutated into Pentecostalism: rely on feeling, touch, a word... promotes screaming, prosperity ($), impartation of gifts- True Pentecost comes from the pure Word of God preached...- No human ever out of control in the Spirit- True prosperity is to know and live for Christ- There is power in the Spirit to see Jesus in adversity, to rejoice and be renewed- Suffering now not comparable to coming glory

2009-05-10-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 10th 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: II Corinthians 4:16-18 Topic: Endurance Notes: - It is possible to lose heart when staring at things that will pass away- I want to be an instrument of God, to help people see the light- At some point you must make the decision and change, realizing sin will take you to hell- We all need revival in our families- Keep yourselves in the love of God- Become desperate; walk away from people, etc. - Church attendance, alcohol, CDs, DVDs...- Youth called to altar...

2009-05-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 10th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: John 6:27-33; Revelation 20:11-15; Mark 6; Matthew 11:20-24; 7:21-23 Topic: : Judgement Notes:- Just believe in Jesus; cannot impress Him- Eat the flesh, drink the blood- Believers will be judged for works/rewards, but Jesus took judgement for sin on the cross- Sinners judged by books (conscience, words, secret words and works, public works, life)- Is Jesus your life?- No defender at white throne judgement- When judgement rendered for eternal damnation there will be no mercy- What will be your defense?