Central Church

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

2008-08-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 10th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Acts 14:19-22; Ephesians 4:26-31 Topic: Endurance Notes:- Paul stoned and thought to be dead, returned to strengthen the souls of the disciples- The soul is the element of our being that hears from God, mediates between body and spirit- Soul strengthened when we read the Word, pray, attend church, fellowship with the Church- The Kingdom of God is inside of you, but we believe in a literal Kingdom that we will someday enter- When people don't understand that tribulation is part of the walk, they become angry, place blame- Do not give place to the devil; do not grieve the Holy Spirit- Forgive. Do not let hurt control you

2008-08-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 10th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Acts 14:19-22; Ephesians 4:26-31 Topic: Endurance Notes:- Paul stoned and thought to be dead, returned to strengthen the souls of the disciples- The soul is the element of our being that hears from God, mediates between body and spirit- Soul strengthened when we read the Word, pray, attend church, fellowship with the Church- The Kingdom of God is inside of you, but we believe in a literal Kingdom that we will someday enter- When people don't understand that tribulation is part of the walk, they become angry, place blame- Do not give place to the devil; do not grieve the Holy Spirit- Forgive. Do not let hurt control you

2008-08-06-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening August 6th, 2008Scripture Ref: variousTopic: TestimonyNotes:- Testimonies of Holy Spirit baptism: Don Kendrick, Denise Hart, Debbie Sebring

2008-08-03-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening August 3rd, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: II Chronicles 25:1-2; 20:31-37Topic: Choices/DecisionsNotes:- Difficult times produce a testimony of your faithfulness to God- You will get through this, life wears you down- Don't make decisions angry; sleep on it- Amaziah made decisions out of imperfect heart- When pressure comes, decision has to be made…- Decisions out of perfect heart, based on loyalty to God, bring peace- If you wait long enough, God will give you direction- Too much like businessmen, too little like people of God's Kingdom- Jehoshaphat aligned himself with Ahaziah- People always reaching higher, miss out on now, children, spouse, never at peace, need to enjoy what God has given you- Are you too busy to really enjoy Jesus?

2008-08-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 3rd, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Matthew 19:23-29 Topic: Faith Notes:- It is impossible for one who trusts in riches or anything other than Jesus to enter heaven- Disciples astonished; wealthy considered to have favor of God, much like prosperity teachings of today- No effort on man's part can qualify for salvation; with Him all things are possible- Economic distress, God will not fail you, no need to panic- The more money we have, the more we trust it- Amaziah, king of Judah, teams with God's enemies out of panic- Opportunities to progress, hypocrisy/duplicity in the church- People try to do business by the world's standards, yet be holy- God is able to give much more than this, the world

2008-08-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 3rd, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: Matthew 19:23-29 Topic: Faith Notes:- It is impossible for one who trusts in riches or anything other than Jesus to enter heaven- Disciples astonished; wealthy considered to have favor of God, much like prosperity teachings of today- No effort on man's part can qualify for salvation; with Him all things are possible- Economic distress, God will not fail you, no need to panic- The more money we have, the more we trust it- Amaziah, king of Judah, teams with God's enemies out of panic- Opportunities to progress, hypocrisy/duplicity in the church- People try to do business by the world's standards, yet be holy- God is able to give much more than this, the world

2008-07-30-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening July 30th, 2008Scripture Ref: Acts 2; 10; 19Topic: Holy SpiritNotes:- Review: Instances when Holy Spirit fell and speaking in tongues- Spirit fell on Cornelius and his household as Peter spoke the gospel- The Day of Pentecost is when the gift of the Spirit was poured out for all men- Paul at Ephesus

2008-07-27-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening July 27th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 13:15Topic: PraiseNotes:- A sacrifice takes the life out of something- When praise is sacrificially given, power is released, chains fall off- Story of man in church with cell phone, calling so family could hear- God didn't save you to be comfortable, but to be a comfort- If you're saved then you're where God wants you right now- There is comfort in the middle of the storm- When you praise and don't feel like it, devil accuses you of hypocrisy- Praise in spite of; when trials come there is peace- Jesus did not die to solve your problems, but to save your soul- Paul and Silas in prison praising- When souls are saved, someone must suffer for it- What God is doing for someone else through your pain

2008-07-27-0830 Lt. General William G. Boykin (retired) is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 8:30 morning service July 27th, 2007.Scripture Ref: Isaiah 14:3; Psalm 13, 27Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes:- (prayer for missionaries)- God will speak to us but we have to listen- Story by Tom Brokaw, uproar in media against Boykin, led to rebuke by President- Prayer "How long…"- Holy Spirit "Get up, get your armor on and get back in the battle"- Investigation, criminal charges, disappointed in God- God surrounded him with an army of believers- Charges thrown out, "exonerated"- We fight in a spiritual battle, must keep in the battle

2008-07-23-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening July 23rd, 2008Scripture Ref: I Cor 12; 1 Thes 2:7; Acts 6-9Topic: Holy SpiritNotes:- Role of Holy Spirit as comforter, guide, restrainer- Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit unpardonable; Spirit leads us to Christ- Tongues in public setting to edify, sometimes abused- Story of Billy Graham at Evangel; tongues/interpretation completed sermon- Spirit first fell on disciples in upper room, marked by supernatural occurrences including tongues- Seven men chosen to serve widows; Stephen stoned, others scattered to preach Christ. People saved, healed, Paul sent and they received the Holy Spirit- Saul and Damascus Road conversion, received Spirit three days later- We're not seeking tongues (gifts). We should be led by the spirit, loving and doing what He asks.

2008-07-20-1830 Frieda Roos-Van Hessen presents, her testimony of how she survived the holocaust, this Sunday evening July 20th, 2008.Scripture ref: Topic: TestimonyNotes:- Holocaust Survivor

2008-07-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 20th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Luke 12:27 Topic: Jesus the Son Notes:- Paul concerned with Christ and Christ crucified, not to know about other concerns- Without Jesus we are walking dead men- In Him we live, move and have our being- Paul must have been a great student of the Words of Jesus- What do I have in common with the lily?- Everything is temporary except the Word of God- We don't have to remind God every day, He will answer prayers we forgot we prayed- God takes care of those who trust Him- Walk with Jesus should not be of toil, but simplicity.- When I keep my eyes on Jesus, my problems are small, low irritability- Stand before the Lord when you don't know what to do

2008-07-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning July 20th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Luke 12:27 Topic: Jesus the Son Notes:- Paul concerned with Christ and Christ crucified, not to know about other concerns- Without Jesus we are walking dead men- In Him we live, move and have our being- Paul must have been a great student of the Words of Jesus- What do I have in common with the lily?- Everything is temporary except the Word of God- We don't have to remind God every day, He will answer prayers we forgot we prayed- God takes care of those who trust Him- Walk with Jesus should not be of toil, but simplicity.- When I keep my eyes on Jesus, my problems are small, low irritability- Stand before the Lord when you don't know what to do

2008-07-16-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening July 16th, 2008Scripture Ref: Joel 2:28-29; Isaiah 28:11-12; II Thessalonians 2:3-8; John 16:5-11; I Corinthians 6:19; 12:4; Hebrews 6:1-2; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; 2Topic: Holy SpiritNotes:- Symbols of the Holy Spirit: dove, water, fire, wind, oil- The spirit responds to obedience- Old Testament prophecies of the Spirit- 2 functions of H.S. in the world: restraining, convicts of sin, righteousness, judgement- Overview of Revelation- Holy Spirit leaves with the Church- Role of H.S. in the believer: lives in us, cultivates fruit, gives gifts to edify the Church- There are two baptisms: water and spirit- Tongues are any language not known by the speaker. Tongues of angels, man and unknown tongues.- Jack Hayford led to speak tongues to man on plane- Story of couple drawn by spirit, man praying in tongues (Russian)

2008-07-13-1830 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening July 13th, 2008.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:1-4; Mark 10:46-50; Philippians 3:13-14; 1John 1:9; 2:1Topic: EnduranceNotes:- The real test of Christianity is not how we begin, but how we end- It is one thing to be challenged, another to accept the challenge and move toward the goal (story of marathon challenge)- Article "Who is Really Qualified?" the disciples unqualified as are we- Turn away from everything that will challenge the progress of Christ in our lives- We fail to follow through, to do business- Story of couple in Atlanta, "tell me anything in my life-I'll lay it aside"- Blind Bartemeus threw aside his coat because it might impede his progress toward Jesus- Some good things may be a weight- We must forget our past sins, failures and bad breaks

2008-07-13-1030 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning July 13th, 2008. Pastor Livingston does introduction.Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 4:7-10; Ephesians 4:7-8; 4:29; Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:12; Luke 4:17-21Topic: StewardshipNotes:- Story of well in the desert, must be primed with a little to get much out- A steward receives a gift and does business- Parable of the talents- Story of running grandfather's store

2008-07-13-0830 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning July 13th, 2008. Pastor Livingston does introduction.Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 4:7-10; Ephesians 4:7-8; 4:29; Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:12; Luke 4:17-21Topic: StewardshipNotes:- Story of well in the desert, must be primed with a little to get much out- A steward receives a gift and does business- Parable of the talents- Story of running grandfather's store

2008-07-09-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening July 9th, 2008Scripture Ref: Eph 3:14-21; Rom 8:26-28; Gen 1:1; Mat 3:16-17; Lev 9:23-24; 2Chron 7:1; Acts 2:3; Acts 1:1-3; Luke 24:6-8; Rev 4:5; John 4:7; John 7:37; 20:22; 3:8; Acts 2; Mat 25; Rev 22:20-21Topic: PrayerNotes:- Role of the Holy Spirit in prayer- Jesus is intercessor between us and God, we intercede for other in prayer- What it means to be Pentecostal- Testimony: Bob Jefferies

2008-07-06-1830 Sunday evening service. Gene Shelton is the speaker for this evening.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6; John 6Topic: PurposeNotes:- Clip "Facing the Giants" (not on recording)- Our strength will fail us, but His strength will never fail us- Weakness is God's plan for His people- The weaker I get, the stronger I become- When we take our hands off, we see His move- Loving people, being nice will not save or win people- We try to manipulate, but all our plans should be the Lord's- We must find strength beyond our own, God's. Know His voice

2008-07-06-1030 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning July 6th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 13; Judges 2Topic: PurposeNotes:- Story of dying boy- Four gospels: Matthew concerned with Jesus' words, Mark with His works, Luke with chronology, John with conflict- Jesus teaching from the Sea of Galilee.- Parable of the Sower, Wheat and Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Hidden Treasure, Pearl of Great Price, Dragnet- Story of Williamson, the geologist who found Pink Diamond of Tanzania while stuck in a rut- Story of lawyer and merchant- Joshua saw the power of God firsthand, others saw it but not so personally, following generation had no experience or communication of God's power- Train up a child … fig tree.

2008-07-06-0830 Dr. Randy Smith is the guest speaker this morning July 6th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 14Topic: PurposeNotes:- Story of homeless man approaching Pastor Jim Cymbala- We get caught up in religiosity and lose our Father's heart- Jesus teaching at banquet at Pharisee's home on Sabbath- Explanation of banquet, triclinium, invited guests and onlookers- There is a cost to know Jesus, He laid down His life for us and we must give our lives for Him to live through us- Parable of lost coin, lost sheep, prodigal son- We each sit in one of three chairs: David (dramatically saved), Solomon (organizational with real moments with God), Reheboam (cynic, disbelief)- Story of Brazilian girl who ran away to the city and her mother who searched without judgement.

2008-07-02-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening July 2nd, 2008Scripture Ref: 1 John 5:14-15; 1 Kings 3:7-9; 1 John 3:20-21; 1 Kings 3:1-6; James 5:16;Topic: PrayerNotes:

2008-06-29-1830 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening June 29th, 2008.Scripture Ref: Psalm 46; Matthew 20:20-28; 2Cor 5:17Topic: God the FatherNotes:- The river of privilege- The river of potential- What you are becoming is more important than what you are

2008-06-29-1030 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning June 29th, 2008. Pastor Livingston does introduction.Scripture Ref: Psalm 46Topic: God the FatherNotes:- God's protection, provision and presence in our lives- The enemy wants to wear us down; "Be still and know that I am God"- We need to fix our attention on what the Lord has done- Selah: stop, go back and think about it- God is our refuge and strength- There is power in the river of God within us- Emmanuel: God with us

2008-06-29-0830 Darrell Rice, Pastor from the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning June 29th, 2008. Pastor Livingston does introduction.Scripture Ref: Psalm 46Topic: God the FatherNotes:- God's protection, provision and presence in our lives- The enemy wants to wear us down; "Be still and know that I am God"- We need to fix our attention on what the Lord has done- Selah: stop, go back and think about it- God is our refuge and strength- There is power in the river of God within us- Emmanuel: God with us

2008-06-25-1900 Melvin Lane is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening June 25th, 2008Scripture Ref: 1Tim 2:1; Jer 29:11-13; Luke 22:40-41; John 17:16-19; 20-26; Acts 8:14-15; James 5:14-16; Rom 8:26; 15:30-33; Eph 3:14-19; Num 14:19; Dan 9:17-19; Eph 6:18-19; 2Thes 1:11-12; Rom 8:34; Heb 7:25; Col 4:12variousTopic: PrayerNotes:- Why prayer matters

2008-05-25-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 25th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 5:16-21; Judges 6:11-16; John 20, 21Topic: PurposeNotes:- Believer's complex: How can God love me?- God has a plan for your life in spite of you- Jesus saves sinners, gives us His righteousness- God saw something in Gideon though Gideon felt inferior- Christians wrestle with depression. No need to keep up an image- Jesus does more in our weakness than in our strength- I understand God less, trust Him more- Want to be spiritual warrior? Start with forgiving your enemies- Thomas, Peter … Jesus didn't chastise for their failures- All you need is Jesus, man at the pool was looking for a man- Don't need to follow some evangelist. Pastors trying to mimic other preachers … ideas for church growth- False prophets say what people want to hear- If you're looking for more than Jesus, you've never met Jesus- Tongues are initial evidence of baptism of holy spirit … sets on fire, gives boldness to speak the Word of God- Your whole life will change when you receive the Holy Spirit- You will be judged according to what He has called you to do

2008-06-22-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 22nd, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 14:1-6 Topic: False Teaching Notes:- What troubles you? When will you give it to Jesus?- Pastor troubled over the flock … some shall depart from the faith- People looking for a Word from the Lord, visiting churches, revivals- Don't confuse human activity with a move of God- Only God's Word can bring change. Preachers, music excite- People look for what they can feel, vulnerable to deception- Impartation ministries, imparting their gift to others- People make a show of what God did- Heaven is where Jesus is, not about mansions