Central Church

2008-11-30-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 30th, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 4:1-6Topic: SufferingNotes:- When walking in neighborhood, carry protection. You never know what is coming- Suffering is a part of serving God; expect to be ambushed- When you do right and walk in faith, the enemy is coming after you- We as Americans have never truly suffered for our faith- Others suffer the threat of death for following Jesus- When we've decided that Jesus is worth dying for then we know not to mess around with sin any more- We've wasted enough time acting like Christians without bearing fruit- At the end of the day, are you happy; do you have a happy home?- Happy are the people who's God is the Lord

2008-11-30-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 30th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:18-22 Topic: The Church Notes:- The end is coming; the Church's concern should be the gospel only- We have turned church life into a weekend celebration; Sunday School, baptism deemphasized- The Church is a lifestyle, a mission, requires sacrifice, a cost- Give testimony, worship, pray- Any called preacher must decide to tell the people what they want to hear or what God instructs- In a church, one's heart must be examined, urged to repentance- Jesus died to bring us to God, not to give great earthly blessing- The benefits should not outweigh the sacrifice- You cannot build a ministry on the abundant life, healing…- Everyone gets the chance to hear the truth: Enoch, Methuselah- Judgement is coming- Baptism can not save; one must be saved first, but Jesus told us to be baptized, therefore we should be- Do you have a good conscience toward God?

2008-11-30-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 30th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:18-22 Topic: The Church Notes:- The end is coming; the Church's concern should be the gospel only- We have turned church life into a weekend celebration; Sunday School, baptism deemphasized- The Church is a lifestyle, a mission, requires sacrifice, a cost- Give testimony, worship, pray- Any called preacher must decide to tell the people what they want to hear or what God instructs- In a church, one's heart must be examined, urged to repentance- Jesus died to bring us to God, not to give great earthly blessing- The benefits should not outweigh the sacrifice- You cannot build a ministry on the abundant life, healing…- Everyone gets the chance to hear the truth: Enoch, Methuselah- Judgement is coming- Baptism can not save; one must be saved first, but Jesus told us to be baptized, therefore we should be- Do you have a good conscience toward God?

2008-11-16-1030 Dr. Lamar Vest is the speaker this morning November 23rd, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Dr. Vest is a former General Overseer of the Church of God and has recently been elected as the President of the American Bible Society. Scripture Ref: II Timothy 2:8-9 Topic: Scripture Notes:

2008-11-16-0830 Dr. Lamar Vest is the speaker this morning November 23rd, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Dr. Vest is a former General Overseer of the Church of God and has recently been elected as the President of the American Bible Society. Scripture Ref: II Timothy 2:8-9 Topic: Scripture Notes:

2008-11-16-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 16th, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:14-17; 4:12-13; Job 1:1-8Topic: SufferingNotes:- The Church has been taught (through TV) that you only suffer when you don't have enough faith- To suffer means to put up with- God trusts some to suffer some things.- The faithfulness of the righteous in suffering is a testimony of God- If you suffer for righteousness, you will be blessed- Job suffered because he was righteous- We are saved by grace, not works (confession, ritual)- It is time to fall in love with sinners instead of being angry

2008-11-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 16th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:8-13 Topic: The Church Notes:- We have many differences but we are family with Jesus in common- Have compassion for one another; election, mudslinging, church infected but we do not belong here- Love as brothers. We don't have permission to be angry at anyone- The devil divides; Jesus unites- Don't return evil for evil; bless your enemies- My tongue is the source of most of my problems; when Isaiah saw the Lord, he thought first of his tongue- If you want long happy days, keep tongue from speaking evil & deceit- When the devil and Michael spoke of Moses' body, Michael did not argue or speak against the devil- We cannot speak against the enemy, God will take care of that in time- Pursue peace; God's eyes are on the righteous

2008-11-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 16th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:8-13 Topic: The Church Notes:- We have many differences but we are family with Jesus in common- Have compassion for one another; election, mudslinging, church infected but we do not belong here- Love as brothers. We don't have permission to be angry at anyone- The devil divides; Jesus unites- Don't return evil for evil; bless your enemies- My tongue is the source of most of my problems; when Isaiah saw the Lord, he thought first of his tongue- If you want long happy days, keep tongue from speaking evil & deceit- When the devil and Michael spoke of Moses' body, Michael did not argue or speak against the devil- We cannot speak against the enemy, God will take care of that in time- Pursue peace; God's eyes are on the righteous

2008-11-09-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 9th, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 3:7Topic: MenNotes:- Every relationship/marriage must be maintained, cared for, nurtured- Christ's love for the Church illustrated by the marriage of man and woman; we become one with Jesus when born again- When a man loves his wife, he loves Jesus; mistreats his wife/Jesus- A man can be no closer to God than he is to his wife- Story: as young evangelist, left Sandra at apartment to preach revival.- Men fear rejection, build up resistance, live defensively, find distractions

2008-11-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 9th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:1-7 Topic: Women Notes:- We mustn't translate scripture to accommodate our lifestyle (ex. Homosexual)- Women need to consider if they are willing to obey scripture before becoming a wife- The notion of women as objects to serve (Islam) is not biblical- Do not use scripture to manipulate people to your cause- To submit is to recognize God's design of man as the head- The goodness of God leads to repentance- Adornment should be inward, a gentle quiet spirit- Leadership of the country has been bad a long time; Jesus is our hope- No man or city has ever been in charge: all power belongs to Jesus- Pleasing God doesn't mean being conservative; God has emotion – sees us as he precious children- Submission to husband is offensive to modern women- Husbands honor your wives, support, hold her up as the weaker vessel- Together man and wife become a formidable force; her weakness makes him strong (Sandra in Mongolia)

2008-11-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 9th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 3:1-7 Topic: Women Notes:- We mustn't translate scripture to accommodate our lifestyle (ex. Homosexual)- Women need to consider if they are willing to obey scripture before becoming a wife- The notion of women as objects to serve (Islam) is not biblical- Do not use scripture to manipulate people to your cause- To submit is to recognize God's design of man as the head- The goodness of God leads to repentance- Adornment should be inward, a gentle quiet spirit- Leadership of the country has been bad a long time; Jesus is our hope- No man or city has ever been in charge: all power belongs to Jesus- Pleasing God doesn't mean being conservative; God has emotion – sees us as he precious children- Submission to husband is offensive to modern women- Husbands honor your wives, support, hold her up as the weaker vessel- Together man and wife become a formidable force; her weakness makes him strong (Sandra in Mongolia)

2008-11-02-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening November 2nd, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: II Kings 19:14-19Topic: FearNotes:- Hezekiah was threatened, gave himself to the Lord- First, give yourself to the Lord then give of yourself- It is foolish to rely on anyone or anything else but God- Threats concerning jobs, well being; we become weary and panic- The enemy threatens the salvation of our children- Our prayers are not in vain- Abortion-52 million murders; tribulation coming- Threat of economy on ministry; prayer over budget

2008-11-02-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 2nd, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 13:12-17; II Chronicles 15:7-15 Topic: Obedience Notes:- Biblical institution of family, abortion, Israel- Remove the idols, restore the altar- Reinstitute prayer in the home, our lives- Remove the idols, find rest- It is foolish for a man not to take care of his family, pay tithes, not to rely on the Lord

2008-11-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 2nd, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 13:12-17; II Chronicles 15:7-15 Topic: Obedience Notes:- Biblical institution of family, abortion, Israel- Remove the idols, restore the altar- Reinstitute prayer in the home, our lives- Remove the idols, find rest- It is foolish for a man not to take care of his family, pay tithes, not to rely on the Lord

2008-10-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 26th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Topic: Servanthood Notes:

2008-10-26-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 26th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Topic: Servanthood Notes:

2008-10-19-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 19th, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 2:15-17Topic: ServanthoodNotes:- The Bible is simple instruction of how we should live- The Church is to proclaim the message of the gospel through the power of the Holy Spirit to change people, not to endorse politicians and solve political issues- We are to be respectful of people; we won't get them to the truth is they think we hate them- Muslims are coming to Christ- As society rots, youth show more disrespect for elders- God will bless anyone who honors His institution of family - Fear God. Tremble before Him

2008-10-19-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 19th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 2:11-15 Topic: Servanthood Notes:- Don't get caught up in this world (economic crisis); act like a stranger- Stay focused, abstain from fleshly lusts- When we feel condemnation we cannot approach God with confidence- We represent the gospel. Act like Jesus- Submit to authority; set the example- The thing you wrestle with most could become your greatest strength- Covenants are made because we change our minds- Marriage is never what you think it will be- Submission is required to keep a covenant- Everything you do as a Christian is for someone else's sake- Following Jesus is not what you thought it would be

2008-10-19-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 19th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 2:11-15 Topic: Servanthood Notes:- Don't get caught up in this world (economic crisis); act like a stranger- Stay focused, abstain from fleshly lusts- When we feel condemnation we cannot approach God with confidence- We represent the gospel. Act like Jesus- Submit to authority; set the example- The thing you wrestle with most could become your greatest strength- Covenants are made because we change our minds- Marriage is never what you think it will be- Submission is required to keep a covenant- Everything you do as a Christian is for someone else's sake- Following Jesus is not what you thought it would be

2008-10-12-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 12th, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 2:7-10Topic: ObedienceNotes:- I want to remember Jesus' presence within me and live such that He is not hurt; must measure my words, ways according to Jesus- If we live in obedience, counting Jesus as precious, we will not be put to shame, will not stumble (but will wrestle)- When we know what is right and do not do it, we are in sin and will stumble- Do whatever the Word of the Lord says- A chosen generation: we didn't choose Him; He chose us- We are both royalty and priesthood unto God; it is our inheritance to reign with Him- We know that before the anti-Christ, things must get worse. Dictators come into power when economy is bad. He will come to lead people into prosperity. One world economy.- Our hope is in Jesus, not to be caught up in this world and the economic crisis

2008-10-12-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 12th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 2:1-6; Psalm 51:17; Hebrews 13:15-16; Matthew 5:43-45 Topic: Holy Living Notes:- What God has chosen, men have rejected- Because of Jesus, we are able to offer spiritual sacrifice to God; we are built up and increased as we do- We are a holy priesthood who can approach the throne of God- Jesus' blood is applied to us so we no longer shed the blood of animals- We need a broken spirit, humility: spiritual sacrifice- God acknowledges my achievements, but he blesses my sacrifices- God doesn't look at what you give, but what you've left after giving- Live with dependence on God; bless others with what He gives and he will take care of you- Arrogance turns people off; humility impresses people- Praise is a spiritual sacrifice- The Lord will lift you up (example of dog)- Acts of goodness, kindness are spiritual sacrifice

2008-10-12-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 12th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 2:1-6; Psalm 51:17; Hebrews 13:15-16; Matthew 5:43-45 Topic: Holy Living Notes:- What God has chosen, men have rejected- Because of Jesus, we are able to offer spiritual sacrifice to God; we are built up and increased as we do- We are a holy priesthood who can approach the throne of God- Jesus' blood is applied to us so we no longer shed the blood of animals- We need a broken spirit, humility: spiritual sacrifice- God acknowledges my achievements, but he blesses my sacrifices- God doesn't look at what you give, but what you've left after giving- Live with dependence on God; bless others with what He gives and he will take care of you- Arrogance turns people off; humility impresses people- Praise is a spiritual sacrifice- The Lord will lift you up (example of dog)- Acts of goodness, kindness are spiritual sacrifice

2008-10-05-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening October 5th, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:22-2:3; Colossians 4:6Topic: ScriptureNotes:- Story: grandson with knife. God gives so much, but we want what he hasn't given. He will take away, but we fight to keep- Economic crisis could be God taking away- What am I trying to hold onto? Job, relationships…- We want to blame the devil, but he has very little to do with my life- Hold loosely and thankfully- Jesus was ordained before the foundation of the world as our salvation- Never substitute preaching for reading the Word of God- Need fellowship with believers to walk in the Spirit (sincere love for the brethren)- the more Word in your heart, the more it will come out in your life.- lay aside anger, deceit, hypocrisy, envy

2008-10-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 5th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:13-21; Isaiah 65:17; I John 2:17 Topic: Holy Living Notes:- In biblical times men tied up looseness in their robes when gardening to not hinder work. just as we are told to tie up the loins of our mind.- Let your hope rest fully in Jesus Christ.- When we imitate Christ, obey scriptures, we began to be holy- When saved we are seen as holy in the eyes of God; must live it out- We must give account for every word and action- Redeemed: Jesus came to us, took us out, set us free- We're not redeemed with corruptible things; success has nothing to do with money; be rich in Christ, not worldly possession- The world loves money, but it is God who will take care of you

2008-10-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 5th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:13-21; Isaiah 65:17; I John 2:17 Topic: Holy Living Notes:- In biblical times men tied up looseness in their robes when gardening to not hinder work. just as we are told to tie up the loins of our mind.- Let your hope rest fully in Jesus Christ.- When we imitate Christ, obey scriptures, we began to be holy- When saved we are seen as holy in the eyes of God; must live it out- We must give account for every word and action- Redeemed: Jesus came to us, took us out, set us free- We're not redeemed with corruptible things; success has nothing to do with money; be rich in Christ, not worldly possession- The world loves money, but it is God who will take care of you

2008-09-28-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 26th, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:6-10; Romans 5:9; I Thessalonians 1:10; 5:9; Revelation 3:10; II Corinthians 5:14-18Topic: SalvationNotes:- The revelation of Jesus Christ is His return. Jesus teaching to Israel, not concerning the rapture- Paul taught on the rapture, catching away of the saints- Salvation from the wrath of God coming on this world- God has judged nations and people, but has never poured out His wrath on the whole earth- Salvation is when God reconciles you to Himself; you will never suffer His wrath. Jesus took the wrath for us all- Body of Christ: the Spirit of Christ dwells in us; we are one in Him- Regard no one according to the flesh (cultural pride, heritage)

2008-09-28-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 28th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:3-9; II Timothy 2:13; Isaiah 64:4-5 Topic: Faith Notes:- The world is rotting, look up, do not worry- You don't need faith when things are good; our faith should be most obvious when troubles come- Faith is not a feeling.- There is a saving faith, but also an act of faith- Don't imitate other's faith; trust Him in your situation- End Time overview: battle of Gog and Magog, Russia will determine to take Israel; resurrection of Israel, Russia, Old Roman Empier (European Union); Jesus to return- Trials sent by God to reveal genuine faith- He is faithful; we are not- We do not move the hand of God by praying louder or reminding Him- He acts for the one who waits, meets the one who rejoices

2008-09-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 28th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:3-9; II Timothy 2:13; Isaiah 64:4-5 Topic: Faith Notes:- The world is rotting, look up, do not worry- You don't need faith when things are good; our faith should be most obvious when troubles come- Faith is not a feeling.- There is a saving faith, but also an act of faith- Don't imitate other's faith; trust Him in your situation- End Time overview: battle of Gog and Magog, Russia will determine to take Israel; resurrection of Israel, Russia, Old Roman Empier (European Union); Jesus to return- Trials sent by God to reveal genuine faith- He is faithful; we are not- We do not move the hand of God by praying louder or reminding Him- He acts for the one who waits, meets the one who rejoices

2008-09-21-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 21st, 2008 in the10:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:1-5; Isaiah 40; Job 38 Topic: Assurance Notes:- Jesus IS our hope, peace, life- We have an inheritance in heaven reserved- We do not realize the evil in the world, we must be kept by the power of God- What is the power of God? (Isaiah, Job)

2008-09-21-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 21st, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:1-5; Isaiah 40; Job 38 Topic: Assurance Notes:- Jesus IS our hope, peace, life- We have an inheritance in heaven reserved- We do not realize the evil in the world, we must be kept by the power of God- What is the power of God? (Isaiah, Job)

2008-09-14-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 14th, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 15:1-8Topic: BrokennessNotes:- Warnings about the book "The Shack"- Without Me you can do nothing- He is all I need; Jesus is everything- Branches of the vine; caretaker lifts and prunes, always pain when pruned- We will not get rid of some things on our own- Branches cannot be cut off and still bear fruit- People assume that because a church is growing, it is of God- Calvinism says we cannot know if we've been chosen, will find out when we get to eternity

2008-09-14-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 14th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:13; Hebrews 13:20-21; II Corinthians 1:8-9; Ephesians 2:5-7 Topic: Brokenness Notes:- The old nature, which despises Jesus, remains in us- In Roman days, a man convicted of murder was made to carry carcass of victim on his back- Despair of the old nature is a good sign that God is at work in you- He gives you the will and power ; He works in everyone differently- God works by paradox; success will come by failure- Sinfulness produces thankfulness- The closer we draw to God, the worse we feel about ourselves- God brings out the flesh to be exposed and dealt with- You cannot control feelings you have, but sometimes your response- The greatest ministry is carried out by people who feel unworthy- What you going through is not about now, but ages to come

2008-09-14-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 14th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:13; Hebrews 13:20-21; II Corinthians 1:8-9; Ephesians 2:5-7 Topic: Brokenness Notes:- The old nature, which despises Jesus, remains in us- In Roman days, a man convicted of murder was made to carry carcass of victim on his back- Despair of the old nature is a good sign that God is at work in you- He gives you the will and power ; He works in everyone differently- God works by paradox; success will come by failure- Sinfulness produces thankfulness- The closer we draw to God, the worse we feel about ourselves- God brings out the flesh to be exposed and dealt with- You cannot control feelings you have, but sometimes your response- The greatest ministry is carried out by people who feel unworthy- What you going through is not about now, but ages to come

2008-09-07-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening September 7th, 2008 in the 5:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 10:1-5Topic: Choices / DecisionsNotes:- We are to be clear what is right and wrong, to know the direction of His voice- We should not be confused about what is of Him- When people become obsessed with subjects in the Bible more than Jesus, they become deceived (as with angels)- Story of couple in ministry who claimed that angels set up headquarters in their home- Todd Bentley-liar- Story of woman on plane, "I'm going sword fishing." (Hearing impaired)- Ministers who thought the Lord said…- People get super spiritual, claim God told them to marry…- Desire exceeds hearing- The shepherd's voice must be the most important thing in our lives; know what He is saying- We can be guided to do, but can also be forbidden (as Paul to preach in Asia)- Sincere people make great mistakes because they haven't heard clearly

2008-09-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 7th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 10:1-5 Topic: Choices / Decisions Notes:- Sheep know their shepherd's voice and follow him- Christians make wrong decisions because they're unfamiliar with God's voice- The Lord leads with a gentle prompting- Human drives, flesh, addictions. Must surrender to Jesus- We fill our lives with noise, activity and the flesh strengthens, competition, challenges- We can be in the flesh while working for God

2008-09-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 7th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 10:1-5 Topic: Choices / Decisions Notes:- Sheep know their shepherd's voice and follow him- Christians make wrong decisions because they're unfamiliar with God's voice- The Lord leads with a gentle prompting- Human drives, flesh, addictions. Must surrender to Jesus- We fill our lives with noise, activity and the flesh strengthens, competition, challenges- We can be in the flesh while working for God

2008-09-03-1900 Mike Canady is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening September 3rd, 2008. Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 1:3-10Topic: SufferingNotes: - We are all in need of comfort at times- We are comforted so that we can comfort others- David pursued enemy with strength of the Lord- He will supply all our needs- Put on the armor of God, get suited because trouble is coming- We hinder the work of the Lord by trying to fix things; we need to praise Him as he takes care of us- Die to the flesh; we're not of this world

2008-08-31-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 31st, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Daniel 3:17-18; Philippians 1:21; 4:13; Colossians 2:9-10Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:- Shadrach, Meshack, Abednego: they did not ask God for help, did not know if they would be delivered but had their minds made up- Christianity is not God helping us live for Him, but God living His life through us; we must crucify the flesh- Do not ask for thing God has already given/promised/accomplished- The Holy Spirit is already in us- Sin-we aren't to get stronger, but to die and let Him live- You are complete in Him, cannot get more of God, but can believe/trust/obey Him more- God is already there to meet the need

2008-08-31-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 31st, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Romans 5:1-2, 6-10; Ephesians 1:5-6; Colossians 2:6 Topic: Faith Notes:- We complicate the gospel through doctrines, denominations, etc.- You cannot feel faith; you feel emotion- Faith is not an experience; experience can be misunderstood- Faith is not a dream, prophetic word- Faith is based on the Word of God- We will never get our acts together- We think from here to there instead of from there to here- We should worship because He is God, not because we've had a good week and kept the list- We tend to base our relationship with God on our successes and failure- If I can't do anything to be saved, then I can't do anything to remain so- God will bless you no matter what

2008-08-31-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 31st, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Romans 5:1-2, 6-10; Ephesians 1:5-6; Colossians 2:6 Topic: Faith Notes:- We complicate the gospel through doctrines, denominations, etc.- You cannot feel faith; you feel emotion- Faith is not an experience; experience can be misunderstood- Faith is not a dream, prophetic word- Faith is based on the Word of God- We will never get our acts together- We think from here to there instead of from there to here- We should worship because He is God, not because we've had a good week and kept the list- We tend to base our relationship with God on our successes and failure- If I can't do anything to be saved, then I can't do anything to remain so- God will bless you no matter what

2008-08-27-1900 Mike Canady is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening August 27th, 2008. Scripture Ref: I Thes 4:1-10; Dan 6; II Cor 10:6; Gal 5:7; Acts 12; Isa 5:20; I Kings 19Topic: Holy LivingNotes:

2008-08-24-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 24th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: II Timothy 2:1-10Topic: Holy LivingNotes:- As a believer, there are restrictions on your life- This is the army in which you serve; you are not your own- The gospel should be taught purely; cannot mix business and ministry- In ministry you are always on display; people expect hypocrisy- As spiritual athletes there are boundaries, rules- Restrictions, rules, rewards

2008-08-24-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 24th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: III John 1-4; Galatians 6:7-8 Topic: Choices/Decisions Notes:- Truth is a path- There is no greater joy for a parent than to see their children making right decisions- Without truth there are regrettable consequences- One action affects my entire existence- Sin easily besets us- Everyone needs to work on their marriage- Business, success-demons that keep us from walking in truth- We may have eternal life, but still pay consequences in this life- Medical conditions, housing crisis-results of sowing to the flesh- Ten commandments- Thank God for guardrails to save us from misery- Do the right thing- We get weary, this is warfare-Jesus will help us

2008-08-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 24th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: III John 1-4; Galatians 6:7-8 Topic: Choices/Decisions Notes:- Truth is a path- There is no greater joy for a parent than to see their children making right decisions- Without truth there are regrettable consequences- One action affects my entire existence- Sin easily besets us- Everyone needs to work on their marriage- Business, success-demons that keep us from walking in truth- We may have eternal life, but still pay consequences in this life- Medical conditions, housing crisis-results of sowing to the flesh- Ten commandments- Thank God for guardrails to save us from misery- Do the right thing- We get weary, this is warfare-Jesus will help us

2008-08-20-1900 Paul Sebring is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening August 20th, 2008Scripture Ref: Joshua 24:14-15; Judges 2:6-7,10-11; I Peter 5:8-9; John 16:33; 5:4-5Topic: FamilyNotes:- Colors of the three chairs.- What is truth?- Tendency for groups of people to drift away from truth over time-generational drift- Oral tradition- Abraham-Isaac-Esau- David-Solomon-Reheboam- What are you passing on to your kids, what are they seeing?- Be watchful, stand- Be anchored in the Word, we are called to be over comers- Stone causes ripples in pond that go on, faith as a mustard seed, family legacy

2008-08-17-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 17th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Acts 16:11-15Topic: ChangeNotes:- God must open our eyes before we can see the truth- People cannot be freed until the holy spirit- This true not only for sinners but for believers also

2008-08-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 17th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 1:1-13 Topic: Salvation Notes:- When born again, not mature but perfect in Christ- It is a miracle of God that cannot be understood- Guaranteed to enter the Kingdom of God- Many struggle with so much because they've never been born again- Must have a personal experience with Jesus- Message to Muslims- Martial arts master "not a victim"- Election vote should be chosen on moral/spiritual issues, not economy- When born again we see what matters to God, $ does not

2008-08-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 17th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 1:1-13 Topic: Salvation Notes:- When born again, not mature but perfect in Christ- It is a miracle of God that cannot be understood- Guaranteed to enter the Kingdom of God- Many struggle with so much because they've never been born again- Must have a personal experience with Jesus- Message to Muslims- Martial arts master "not a victim"- Election vote should be chosen on moral/spiritual issues, not economy- When born again we see what matters to God, $ does not

2008-08-13-1900 Reggie Coleman is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening August 13th, 2008Scripture Ref: Judges 2; Revelation 3:16-20; 22:6; Deuteronomy 6:7Topic: FamilyNotes:- Based on teaching of Bruce Wilkinson, three chairs- Commitment, compromise, conflict- Testimony: Janelle

2008-08-10-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 10th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 11:16-20Topic: BondageNotes:- If we lived on our knees and in the Bible, we wouldn't be deceived by false teachers- No man should get the glory over the God he should be preaching- People put up with it, live in bondage to other people- Child/spousal abuse, religious leaders, friends, acquaintances, romance, family- We aren't supposed to manipulate our children's marriages/lives- The devil wants us back in bondage; Jesus sets us free