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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

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: