Central Church

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

2008-06-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 22nd, 2008 in the 8:30 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

2008-06-18-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening June 18th, 2008Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:9-13; 1Peter 3:12; James 4:3; John 9:30-31;Psa lm 66:18-19; 1John 3:20-23Topic: PrayerNotes:

2008-06-15-1830 Sunday evening service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this evening. Scripture Ref: Acts 9:1-6Topic: PurposeNotes:- Tom and Chris O'Boyle testimony- Saul and the Damascus road conversion- God delights in saving impossible people- A person can be sincere in belief but blind- A person can have an experience with God before knowledge- The Church can only fulfill its mission if people have a personal relationship and declare the lordship of Jesus Christ, inquire into the Word and become saturated with things of God, have a mind for the obvious needs in the Church, entrust themselves to teaching

2008-06-15-1030 Sunday morning 10:30 service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Luke 15:11-24Topic: God and FatherNotes:- Jesus' telling of the prodigal son and the father's acceptance of his son

2008-06-15-0830 Sunday morning 8:30 service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Luke 15:11-24Topic: God and FatherNotes:- Jesus' telling of the prodigal son and the father's acceptance of his son

2008-06-08-1900 Paul & Debbie Sebring are the speakers for 7:00 Wednesday evening June 11th, 2008Scripture Ref: Romans 10:17; II Corinthians 10:3-5; Psalm 91Topic: PrayerNotes:- Reading and prayer are both strong weapons; together are explosive- Prayers of a faithful man are effective- Faith comes from hearing (the Word of God)- GeorgeMueller-1800s, children's homes, knew and prayed the promises of God, said "Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance, but taking hold of God's willingness."- Make every thought obedient to Christ- Jesus prayed in the garden for the Father's will (a prayer of faith)- J. Hudson Taylor-missionary to China, said "We have 25 cents and all the promises of God."- Debbie: testimony: marriage based on prayer and the Word. My plans were not His plans.- 3 yr. old cancer patient "take off your shoes"- Story of a hen and her chicks on the farm

2008-06-08-1030 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning June 8th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Peter 1; 2:2-3; 4:1-2Topic: Holy LivingNotes:- Embrace the good of the Lord- Liars and pretenders- Desire the pure mild of the Lord- Grudges, backbiting, bitterness, hatred- Declare war on the flesh, walk in life and light of God- Which nature has changed?- If they don't see Jesus in my life then I am living in vain- Fight desires that are contrary to God's will

2008-06-08-0830 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning June 8th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Peter 1; 2:2-3; 4:1-2Topic: Holy LivingNotes:- Embrace the good of the Lord- Liars and pretenders- Desire the pure mild of the Lord- Grudges, backbiting, bitterness, hatred- Declare war on the flesh, walk in life and light of God- Which nature has changed?- If they don't see Jesus in my life then I am living in vain- Fight desires that are contrary to God's will

2008-06-08-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for 7:00 Wednesday evening June 8th, 2008Scripture Ref: Genesis 4; Deuteronomy 4:7; Psalm 86:5-7Topic: PrayerNotes:- God loves to hear our prayers; come as a child- Story of child praying for ice cream- Central/Brooklyn Tab founded on prayer- God puts people in your path- Seth saw that God cared for individuals; men began to call on the Lord- God petitions people to pray (story of Lee Fichner)- We come near to God in times of trouble- Rose Tedesco testimony: husband passing, prayers of grandparents, loss of parents, grandson, cancer

2008-06-01-1030 Sunday morning 10:30 service. Dr. Paul Conn, president of Lee University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 3:17-19Topic: God The FatherNotes: - The hardest thing in the Bible for me to believe: that I am the individual object of the love of God.- Paul publicly prayed that the Ephesians would have the power to grasp the love of God- Nothing can separate us from the love of God.- We have been in too many different kinds of relationships and have been scarred, so it is difficult for us to accept the love God has for us.

2008-06-01-0830 Sunday morning 8:30 service. Dr. Paul Conn, president of Lee University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 3:17-19Topic: God The FatherNotes: - The hardest thing in the Bible for me to believe: that I am the individual object of the love of God.- Paul publicly prayed that the Ephesians would have the power to grasp the love of God- Nothing can separate us from the love of God.- We have been in too many different kinds of relationships and have been scarred, so it is difficult for us to accept the love God has for us.

2008-05-25-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 25th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: II Thessalonians 2:13-17Topic: PurposeNotes:- Jewish couple in a.m. service – hand of God directing people- God is always at work. Everybody experiences God differently- He chooses this for us, that we would suffer to give others life- Our God can deliver us, but if He doesn't …- "Who are You and what do You want me to do?"- any good you do for God will be returned- We are servants of God chosen to further His purpose

2008-05-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 25th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Kings 17:2; Psalm 37:23; Colossians 2:6 Topic: Endurance Notes:- God will give you a word at the right time.- Our faith has become one of excess; God gives what we need- We cannot enjoy the kingdom of heaven until we are broken- Preachers should only endorse Jesus (not politicians)- Materialism is a sickness; you are materialistic if you think you'd do more for God if you had more or feel better when you have more- Our fulfillment needs to only come from Jesus- People do what they want, people change, loyalty is eroding- If you're always with people, you'll never know yourself or hear from God (Elijah was alone when God spoke)- God will not fail you; trust Him.- Your answer may have already come in a form you did not recognize- Use of Raven to feed Elijah (Pharaoh's daughter, jawbone of donkey, David's slingshot, harlot to hide spies, Jews)- You must go where God tells you to go; that is where His blessing is

2008-05-25-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 25th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Kings 17:2; Psalm 37:23; Colossians 2:6 Topic: Endurance Notes:- God will give you a word at the right time.- Our faith has become one of excess; God gives what we need- We cannot enjoy the kingdom of heaven until we are broken- Preachers should only endorse Jesus (not politicians)- Materialism is a sickness; you are materialistic if you think you'd do more for God if you had more or feel better when you have more- Our fulfillment needs to only come from Jesus- People do what they want, people change, loyalty is eroding- If you're always with people, you'll never know yourself or hear from God (Elijah was alone when God spoke)- God will not fail you; trust Him.- Your answer may have already come in a form you did not recognize- Use of Raven to feed Elijah (Pharaoh's daughter, jawbone of donkey, David's slingshot, harlot to hide spies, Jews)- You must go where God tells you to go; that is where His blessing is

2008-05-18-1830 Sunday evening service. Gene Shelton is the speaker for this evening.Scripture Ref: Psalm 20:7; Philippians 1:6-7; II Corinthians 1:8Topic: SufferingNotes:- God uses pressure, despair to accomplish His work in His people- It is easier, more convenient to trust and listen to wisdom of world- God will turn your life upside down; when finished you won't be recognizable- We only the current problems; God sees the final product- God's plan will not be convenient or comfortable- We can't love people into the kingdom, helping won't save them, or entertainment. Only the gospel by the spirit will save people.- Paul. What was designed to kill him, gave him life in Christ

2008-05-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 18th, 2008 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: 1 Kings 17:1-1 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- When your brook dries up, God is moving you and will provide- God is asking us to give what we have, what we love- We trust thousands of people every day; when we trust God, everything else falls into place- Give tithes, one day a week in worship- He asks for little, but give God His first- Seek ye first the Kingdom of God …- We've been taught to dream big, but we lose touch with reality- We will have problems, but we trust Him, depend on Him, and He will provide

2008-05-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 18th, 2008 in the 8:30 service. Scripture Ref: 1 Kings 17:1-1 Topic: Faithfulness Notes:- When your brook dries up, God is moving you and will provide- God is asking us to give what we have, what we love- We trust thousands of people every day; when we trust God, everything else falls into place- Give tithes, one day a week in worship- He asks for little, but give God His first- Seek ye first the Kingdom of God …- We've been taught to dream big, but we lose touch with reality- We will have problems, but we trust Him, depend on Him, and He will provide

2008-05-11-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 11th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Acts 10:1-6Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:- A memorial indicates remembrance- Cornelius, Noah, rich young ruler- There is a world beyond this that will not pass away; don't invest in what is dying, but lay up treasures in heaven- Give alms, pray- When you give to help someone, a memorial is erected in heaven- Commitment, faithfulness, obedience- Cornelius was faithful, so God sent Peter so that he and his house would be saved.

2008-05-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 11th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 17:11-19; Psalm 1:1-3; Matthew 10:42; Ephesians 6:8 Topic: Obedience Notes:- Jesus tells ten lepers to go to the priest (which is to obey the scripture)- Lepers healed, one returns in recognition of the Lord who healed, made whole because of his faith- Do what the Bible says- Don't have to go after blessings, they'll come after you when you obey

2008-05-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 11th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 17:11-19; Psalm 1:1-3; Matthew 10:42; Ephesians 6:8 Topic: Obedience Notes:- Jesus tells ten lepers to go to the priest (which is to obey the scripture)- Lepers healed, one returns in recognition of the Lord who healed, made whole because of his faith- Do what the Bible says- Don't have to go after blessings, they'll come after you when you obey

2008-05-04-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening May 4th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Psalm 1; James 1:21-25Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:- Make the Word of God and Church priority and you will never fail- Life is inconvenient- The key is faithfulness, do it for God, committed and determined- God preserves the faithful

2008-05-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 4th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: James 1:12-16 Topic: Sin Notes:- There is temptation from without- Sometimes testing and trials from within are result of disobedience- By Grace we have the power to live overcoming lifestyles- God does not remove potential to sin- Sin is like golf: pay a lot of money to feel like killing yourself … give it up, time passes and you do it one more time.- World's problems are all due to sin but the world makes sin out to be something small that we can fix- God makes much of sin, transgression of God's law- A sinner has never confessed to Christ with turn to righteousness- Sin: falling short, rebellion against God, unbelief, going your own way- All unrighteousness is sin, anything that does not please God