Central Church

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?

2009-05-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 10th, 2009 in the 8:30 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?

2009-05-03-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 3rd, 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: Genesis 15:8-11 Topic: Obedience Notes: - Most important thing to do in suffering is pray- When cheerful, sing a song; when sick call for elders to pray and anoint - These are Jesus' instructions; do your part- A prayer of faith will save the sick- Confess to one another; we're all struggling- Effective, fervent prayer- Strong, compassionate preaching- If I regard sin the Lord will not hear me- Praying makes one righteous; righteousness makes one want to pray- Abraham drove away the vultures- Power in purity, blessings in determination

2009-05-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 3rd, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: I John 4:19; 5:3; Matthew 7:24-27 Topic: : Covenants Notes:- Notional Christians-social, relational church membership, no sense of a different life or what Jesus taught- Church growth with no knowledge of founder- Bible study with alcohol; when no difference between believer/ unbeliever, believer at fault- Will not allow filth to become common to me- Queen of England visits Canada...- Covenant with Abraham- We cannot love Him without obeying Him...- Many find an excuse to walk away (marriage) and someone to agree with them- Not about your happiness; how may I serve?- God prepares for those that love Him: Jonah, Abraham- We give ourselves to God without condition

2009-05-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 3rd, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: I John 4:19; 5:3; Matthew 7:24-27 Topic: : Covenants Notes:- Notional Christians-social, relational church membership, no sense of a different life or what Jesus taught- Church growth with no knowledge of founder- Bible study with alcohol; when no difference between believer/ unbeliever, believer at fault- Will not allow filth to become common to me- Queen of England visits Canada...- Covenant with Abraham- We cannot love Him without obeying Him...- Many find an excuse to walk away (marriage) and someone to agree with them- Not about your happiness; how may I serve?- God prepares for those that love Him: Jonah, Abraham- We give ourselves to God without condition

2009-04-29-1845 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 6:45 evening service April 29th, 2009. Scripture Ref: Psalm 122:6; Matthew 23:37-39; Acts 3:19-21 Topic: PrayerNotes:- We get caught up in our own cares in prayer- Jesus told us to pray for peace of Jerusalem; would not have were there not to be peace- WWII Patton, 1967 Battle for Jerusalem- World cannot understand; see it as God sees it- Jerusalem signifies God's redemptive program- 2nd coming of Messiah tied to the repentance of Israel; Satan trying to stop Jews from hearing and believing so Jesus will not return- Pray that His work be done- There's no neutral territory in spiritual warfare

2009-04-26-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 26th, 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: I Kings 20:22-23, 28; Deuteronomy 11:10 Topic: Change Notes: - God's land is of hills and valleys; not easy but water supplied from heaven- Valleys are for restoration; He comes to us.- He makes me to lie down... we can be so driven that we damage ourselves spiritually- The hardest life you will ever try to live is the Christian life without prayer and daily reading- On the mountain we are changed; come to Him- Elijah on Mount Carmel

2009-04-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 26th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture: Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 121:1-2 Topic: : Faith Notes:- Christians have given the world a bad view; we should be joyous people- Faith is not meant to move mountains- See God in the mountain; He put it there- Mountains do not grow; God moves us closer- Tasty Freeze-everything from God is good

2009-04-26-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 26th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture: Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 121:1-2 Topic: : Faith Notes:- Christians have given the world a bad view; we should be joyous people- Faith is not meant to move mountains- See God in the mountain; He put it there- Mountains do not grow; God moves us closer- Tasty Freeze-everything from God is good

2009-04-19-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 19th, 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: Psalm 116:8-14 Topic: Servanthood Notes:

2009-04-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 19th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Psalm 2; Acts 4:23-31; Romans 12:1 Topic: : Spiritual Warfare Notes:- Our thinking is worldly though we act spiritual- Must think spiritually or our prayers fall to the ground-our prayers should be answered- We talk about our culture, faith, society- The world hates God; devil despises the Word- The attack is against Jesus, not us; persecution of the Church is not personal-between Christ and the devil- Be thankful for weakness, suffering for Christ- Out of my weakness, infirmity, emptiness comes God's glory, strength, ability- We're taught pride of race, religion...- Fireman's Bible, Police, African-American...- We have a sin problem; our hope is Jesus

2009-04-19-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 19th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Psalm 2; Acts 4:23-31; Romans 12:1 Topic: : Spiritual Warfare Notes:- Our thinking is worldly though we act spiritual- Must think spiritually or our prayers fall to the ground-our prayers should be answered- We talk about our culture, faith, society- The world hates God; devil despises the Word- The attack is against Jesus, not us; persecution of the Church is not personal-between Christ and the devil- Be thankful for weakness, suffering for Christ- Out of my weakness, infirmity, emptiness comes God's glory, strength, ability- We're taught pride of race, religion...- Fireman's Bible, Police, African-American...- We have a sin problem; our hope is Jesus

2009-04-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Resurrection morning April 12th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Luke 24:36-53; Romans 6:4-5 Topic: : Resurrection Notes:- What is the significance of the resurrection?- Jesus died that we might live powerful effective lives in His name- Jesus showed disciples that He indeed rose in the flesh; He is alive.- Easter is not some annual holy day, but a lifestyle, to live in resurrection power- He overcame death that we might live with Him eternally and to walk as He walked- You know you are saved when the old life is gone, when you no longer live in sin- God recognizes one who confesses sin, gets up and walks a new life- We need constant interaction with Jesus, a relationship in tact. Jesus ate with them.- Relationship through prayer and reading- Repentance and forgiveness are the door into the kingdom, the only preaching understood by sinners.- Wait patiently on the Lord. Worship Him.- Ought to have great Joy.- The Bible is the only "Word" we need.

2009-04-12-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Resurrection morning April 12th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Luke 24:36-53; Romans 6:4-5 Topic: : Resurrection Notes:- What is the significance of the resurrection?- Jesus died that we might live powerful effective lives in His name- Jesus showed disciples that He indeed rose in the flesh; He is alive.- Easter is not some annual holy day, but a lifestyle, to live in resurrection power- He overcame death that we might live with Him eternally and to walk as He walked- You know you are saved when the old life is gone, when you no longer live in sin- God recognizes one who confesses sin, gets up and walks a new life- We need constant interaction with Jesus, a relationship in tact. Jesus ate with them.- Relationship through prayer and reading- Repentance and forgiveness are the door into the kingdom, the only preaching understood by sinners.- Wait patiently on the Lord. Worship Him.- Ought to have great Joy.- The Bible is the only "Word" we need.

2009-04-12-0700 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Resurrection morning April 12th, 2009 in the 7:00 service. Scripture Ref: Luke 24:36-53; Romans 6:4-5 Topic: : Resurrection Notes:- What is the significance of the resurrection?- Jesus died that we might live powerful effective lives in His name- Jesus showed disciples that He indeed rose in the flesh; He is alive.- Easter is not some annual holy day, but a lifestyle, to live in resurrection power- He overcame death that we might live with Him eternally and to walk as He walked- You know you are saved when the old life is gone, when you no longer live in sin- God recognizes one who confesses sin, gets up and walks a new life- We need constant interaction with Jesus, a relationship in tact. Jesus ate with them.- Relationship through prayer and reading- Repentance and forgiveness are the door into the kingdom, the only preaching understood by sinners.- Wait patiently on the Lord. Worship Him.- Ought to have great Joy.- The Bible is the only "Word" we need.

2009-04-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 5th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Romans 13:11-14; I Corinthians 2:13-16; 7:29-31 Topic: : Holy Living Notes:- Time to awaken; the end is near- Make sure your heart is right with God- The church is too comfortable with the world- What difference do they see in us?- Spiritual, natural, carnal man- No man can serve two masters- Don't get distracted by earthly matters- Use but don't abuse God's blessings- God is moving miraculously around the world- Don't get down to business, get left in rapture- Those after the flesh think on things of the flesh; what has your mind been on?

2009-04-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 5th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Romans 13:11-14; I Corinthians 2:13-16; 7:29-31 Topic: : Holy Living Notes:- Time to awaken; the end is near- Make sure your heart is right with God- The church is too comfortable with the world- What difference do they see in us?- Spiritual, natural, carnal man- No man can serve two masters- Don't get distracted by earthly matters- Use but don't abuse God's blessings- God is moving miraculously around the world- Don't get down to business, get left in rapture- Those after the flesh think on things of the flesh; what has your mind been on?

2009-03-29-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 29th, 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: Hebrews 12:25-29; 1; 3:11-13 Topic: Obedience Notes: - Charge to choose/study by topic in scripture- We must move higher; our level of commitment unacceptable- Prayer life, hunger, study must increase- We've built a faith to accommodate western materialistic thinking- That I may know Him- Charlie Gibson reports signs of the 2nd coming- Responsible to obey what we read; judgement when unwilling to obey- A shaking to occur to remove what is unneeded- Christ between thieves "Do you not fear God?"- Consuming fire to burn up what is unlike Jesus- We must seek Jesus outside the gates; bear His reproach- When God speaks, He awaits a response

2009-03-29-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 29th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Galatians 6:14; John 14:27; Isaiah 26:3, 20-21; Exodus 8; 9; 10; 33:22 Topic: : Holy Living Notes:- Paul, a Jew, to teach Christ alone- Stay on this side of the cross- There's nothing to go back to in the world- Do not be troubled or afraid- He IS your peace; keep your mind on Him- Perfect peace when your enemy (world) is dead- People trying to be Christians without knowing Christ; How do you know? Nothing satisfies you but Jesus.- Make Him your life; put off the old man daily, let Jesus change your mind- We glance at Jesus but don't gaze at Jesus- Put a barrier between you and the world- What you commit to God, He will keep- God makes a difference between world/ His people; 10 plagues against Egypt

2009-03-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 29th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Galatians 6:14; John 14:27; Isaiah 26:3, 20-21; Exodus 8; 9; 10; 33:22 Topic: : Holy Living Notes:- Paul, a Jew, to teach Christ alone- Stay on this side of the cross- There's nothing to go back to in the world- Do not be troubled or afraid- He IS your peace; keep your mind on Him- Perfect peace when your enemy (world) is dead- People trying to be Christians without knowing Christ; How do you know? Nothing satisfies you but Jesus.- Make Him your life; put off the old man daily, let Jesus change your mind- We glance at Jesus but don't gaze at Jesus- Put a barrier between you and the world- What you commit to God, He will keep- God makes a difference between world/ His people; 10 plagues against Egypt

2009-03-22-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 22nd, 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: Revelation 19:1-8; Ephesians 5:25-27; James 1:27 Topic: Obedience Notes: - Church attendance picked up with economic crisis because people upset over assets, not sin- Pressure against Israel increases everyday- Supper of the Lamb prepared for those who diligently sought to please Him- 10 parallels between the exodus and rapture- If not troubled by this world, we've grown accustomed, then not seeking deliverance- He's not coming back for a worldly church- I'm a breath away from eternity; it's time to stop playing church

2009-03-22-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 22nd, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:5-6; II Timothy 2:1-4; Mark 11; John 15:1-4; Matthew 3:10; Psalm 101:2-4 Topic: : Purpose Notes:- Enoch & Timothy- Time for us to simplify our lives, removing weeds for sake of grass, sucker limbs for sake of tree (story of arborist)- Jesus cursed the fig tree because it was fruitless- If you please the Lord, you will bear fruit- Church full of counterfeit Christians, unsaved- The more I love Him, the more I hate evil- Must be vigilant to pleas the Lord all the time- Sin besets us gradually- Fishing with Pastor Mack: fish barely hooked, but hooked nonetheless, as sin hooks us- Don't give opportunity to sin

2009-03-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 22nd, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:5-6; II Timothy 2:1-4; Mark 11; John 15:1-4; Matthew 3:10; Psalm 101:2-4 Topic: : Purpose Notes:- Enoch & Timothy- Time for us to simplify our lives, removing weeds for sake of grass, sucker limbs for sake of tree (story of arborist)- Jesus cursed the fig tree because it was fruitless- If you please the Lord, you will bear fruit- Church full of counterfeit Christians, unsaved- The more I love Him, the more I hate evil- Must be vigilant to pleas the Lord all the time- Sin besets us gradually- Fishing with Pastor Mack: fish barely hooked, but hooked nonetheless, as sin hooks us- Don't give opportunity to sin

2009-03-15-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 15th, 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: II Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 40:6-10, 16-17 Topic: Prayer Notes: - Until broken, humbled, needy, prayers in vain- Be unwilling to follow any longer from far off- We are useless, pitiful without touch from God- A fresh touch from God on a regular basis in necessary to live a life for Him- Stir yourself up to take hold of God; seek the Lord; break up fallow ground- We stay busy; must cancel some things to get before God- Mind runs around while you try to pray? Let it happen and pray in the Spirit- Stop trying to harness the mind or trying to envision the Lord. Just worship Him- Hunting Dogs- Seek Him; pray & read; pray "search me"

2009-03-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 15th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Luke 8:16-21; Isaiah 64:6-7; Hebrews 12:28-29; 10:24-29 Topic: : Obedience Notes:- When you hear from God, you are responsible- Be careful what you hear, how you hear- If you obey, he will show you more; until you receive prayerfully, you will never advance- Progression to the ability to hear from God: innocent, sensitive, formality, careless, confused, carnal, closed ears- With carnal ears, you want to hear what makes you feel good, but have impaired ability to rightly divide- Grab every truth and act on it- It is now harder to preach than ever before, harder to move people- We no longer fear God, have lost respect, believe His grace allows us to live any way- Being in church keeps us alert, serious

2009-03-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 15th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Luke 8:16-21; Isaiah 64:6-7; Hebrews 12:28-29; 10:24-29 Topic: : Obedience Notes:- When you hear from God, you are responsible- Be careful what you hear, how you hear- If you obey, he will show you more; until you receive prayerfully, you will never advance- Progression to the ability to hear from God: innocent, sensitive, formality, careless, confused, carnal, closed ears- With carnal ears, you want to hear what makes you feel good, but have impaired ability to rightly divide- Grab every truth and act on it- It is now harder to preach than ever before, harder to move people- We no longer fear God, have lost respect, believe His grace allows us to live any way- Being in church keeps us alert, serious

2009-03-08-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 8th, 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: II Timothy 3:1-5; 4:1-5; II Chronicles 7:14 Topic: Judgement Notes: - Shooting of Baptist Pastor in Illinois- Society is willing to die for their cause- If God doesn't keep us, our attempts are feeble- A productive church is a target for the enemy- I will not leave this world unto God ordains- Last days… violence like we've never seen- Pray a hedge of protection; get to where all we do is by prayer- David Wilkerson email- TV, tattoos, piercing- Judgement of the Lord hanging over our heads- Things will not get better- Paul perplexed by many idols in Athens- We should be more perplexed by this world as we get before God- Prosperity, seed faith giving (false doctrines)- How would you behave if your children were inside your burning home?

2009-03-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 8th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 14:19-24; I John 4:9; 3:6-9; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 2:6-7; Mark 4:16; II Peter 1:10 Topic: : Obedience Notes:- Our lives should mimic the life of Christ- People living in sin often feel closer to God than ever- Love for Christ is not a feeling, but obedience- He is precious to us; A Christian longs for Him- When saved you will leave this world behind- People have false sense of security that it doesn't matter how they live their lives- What you are isn't good enough for Him- Run with patience; look at Jesus- Seed on stony ground- Counterfeit faith; people believe they are saved- Righteous behavior distinguishes real faith…- Samson went back and forth from the Lord

2009-03-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 8th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 14:19-24; I John 4:9; 3:6-9; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 2:6-7; Mark 4:16; II Peter 1:10 Topic: : Obedience Notes:- Our lives should mimic the life of Christ- People living in sin often feel closer to God than ever- Love for Christ is not a feeling, but obedience- He is precious to us; A Christian longs for Him- When saved you will leave this world behind- People have false sense of security that it doesn't matter how they live their lives- What you are isn't good enough for Him- Run with patience; look at Jesus- Seed on stony ground- Counterfeit faith; people believe they are saved- Righteous behavior distinguishes real faith…- Samson went back and forth from the Lord

2009-03-01-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 1st, 2009 in the 5:30 PM service. Ref: Psalm 63:1-8; 38:9; Isaiah 26:9 Topic: Prayer Notes: - Testimony: John- Your wilderness is God's gift to prepare you- God teaches us great things in dark places- We lose that first realization of who Jesus is and what He has done in my life- Need to get back to earnest hunger, prayer, desire for the Lord

2009-03-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 1st, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Isaiah 55:1-3; Acts 6:1-4; Psalm 16:8, 9, 11; Relationship Topic: ; Relationship Notes:- When you rely on Jesus, all falls into place- Christians dissatisfied, fearful; blame on spiritual warfare, economy, uncertainty, age- Our problem: prayer and reading- We're caught up in business; struggle to "carve out time" for prayer/reading.- Come, buy and eat. Water sustains, milk nourishes and wine revives the spirit- We try to buy a feeling or experience to fill our emptiness; get into the presence of the Lord- Shepherd put oil on sheep's head…

2009-03-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 1st, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Isaiah 55:1-3; Acts 6:1-4; Psalm 16:8, 9, 11; Relationship Topic: ; Relationship Notes:- When you rely on Jesus, all falls into place- Christians dissatisfied, fearful; blame on spiritual warfare, economy, uncertainty, age- Our problem: prayer and reading- We're caught up in business; struggle to "carve out time" for prayer/reading.- Come, buy and eat. Water sustains, milk nourishes and wine revives the spirit- We try to buy a feeling or experience to fill our emptiness; get into the presence of the Lord- Shepherd put oil on sheep's head…

2009-02-22-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 22nd, 2009 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: Acts 4:23-31 Topic: Prayer Notes: - Religious leaders upset about healing that was drawing attention to Jesus- Told the apostles not to speak in His name- Apostles would only speak truth; went to prayer seeking boldness to continue- They didn't pray to get out of trouble- God's looking for people glad to be in His will desiring boldness to speak Word of God- We pray for the wrong things when we get into trouble (ex. Shaking of the building)

2009-02-22-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 22nd, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:12-17 Topic: Obedience Notes:- We must put our hands to work for God- Get on your knees and pray- Determine a straight path so that you avoid your weaknesses; have a plan every day- Keep veering off long enough and you will come loose- We all have a lameness, a paralysis- We are a worldly church and do not know it- We have not right to be angry about the past- Root of bitterness-forgetting God's grace and returning to old ways; see corruption as good- We're not to abuse God's grace by living in sin- When our children see us in sinful activity they are damaged- The profane person has crossed the line yet expects the promises of God- One day it'll be too late

2009-02-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 22nd, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:12-17 Topic: Obedience Notes:- We must put our hands to work for God- Get on your knees and pray- Determine a straight path so that you avoid your weaknesses; have a plan every day- Keep veering off long enough and you will come loose- We all have a lameness, a paralysis- We are a worldly church and do not know it- We have not right to be angry about the past- Root of bitterness-forgetting God's grace and returning to old ways; see corruption as good- We're not to abuse God's grace by living in sin- When our children see us in sinful activity they are damaged- The profane person has crossed the line yet expects the promises of God- One day it'll be too late

2009-02-15-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 15th, 2009 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6; I Corinthians 14:1-4; 14:13-19; Romans 8:26-28 Topic: Prayer Notes: - Supplication is a realm of prayer; you pour yourself out, feel like you're dying- Prayer in the Spirit is Spirit praying thru you- There is no victory without supplication- Not enthusiasm; sin-shattering experience- You have not prayed through if you still carry the burden- Tongues is speaking to God by the Spirit- Prophesying edifies the church, tongues oneself- It is the goodness of God taking stuff from us

2009-02-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 15th, 2009 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Revelation 18:4; Titus 2:11-14; I John 2:15-17; Ephesians 2:10 Topic: Purpose Notes:- We trust in the present world system to take care of us; faith in self rather than God- Look to Babylon to provide, promote, protect- In time will see Babylon fail- We have too much; so busy we try to work God into our lives- Preachers in the old days were called and sought and followed God- Babylon operates in power and spirit of flesh- We don't depend on God; teach our children to worship God but not to depend on Him- Parents should back off- You cannot really believe in God until you've learned to depend on Him- People feel humiliated; God calls it humbling- God has a work for you to do

2009-02-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 15th, 2009 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Revelation 18:4; Titus 2:11-14; I John 2:15-17; Ephesians 2:10 Topic: Purpose Notes:- We trust in the present world system to take care of us; faith in self rather than God- Look to Babylon to provide, promote, protect- In time will see Babylon fail- We have too much; so busy we try to work God into our lives- Preachers in the old days were called and sought and followed God- Babylon operates in power and spirit of flesh- We don't depend on God; teach our children to worship God but not to depend on Him- Parents should back off- You cannot really believe in God until you've learned to depend on Him- People feel humiliated; God calls it humbling- God has a work for you to do

2009-02-08-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 8, 2009 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: Revelation 12:1-17 Topic: End Times Notes: