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080622-0830-Loran Livingston - The Spirit of God Is In You

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

Jun 23, 200851 min

080618-1900-Greg Baker - When God's People Pray - Week 3

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:

Jun 19, 200842 min

080615-1830-Robert Spence - Lord What Do You Want Me to Do

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

Jun 16, 200854 min

080615-1030-Robert Spence - A Father's Love

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

Jun 16, 200849 min

080615-0830-Robert Spence - A Father's Love

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

Jun 16, 200841 min

080611-1900-Paul & Debbie Sebring - When God's People Pray Week 2

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

Jun 12, 200830 min

080608-1030-Charles Edward Mack, Sr. - Called Out of Darkness

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

Jun 9, 200839 min

080608-0830-Charles Edward Mack, Sr - Called Out of Darkness

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

Jun 9, 200842 min

080604-1900-Greg Baker - When God's People Pray - week 1.mp3

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

Jun 5, 200846 min

080601-1030-Paul Conn - To Grasp the Love of God

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.

Jun 2, 200853 min

080601-0830-Paul Conn - To Grasp the Love of God

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.

Jun 2, 200843 min

080525-1830-Loran Livingston - Chosen for His Purpose

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

May 26, 200834 min

080525-1030-Loran Livingston - Then the Word of the Lord

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

May 26, 200848 min

080525-0830-Loran Livingston - Then the Word of the Lord.mp3

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

May 26, 200844 min

080518-1830-Gene Shelton - Who Would Choose This Path?

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

May 19, 200836 min

080518-1030-Loran Livingston - What Is Jesus Asking?

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

May 19, 200857 min

080518-0830-Loran Livingston - What Is Jesus Asking?

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

May 19, 200844 min

080511-1830-Loran Livingston - Memorials in Heaven

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.

May 12, 200846 min

080511-1030-Loran Livingston - As They Went

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

May 12, 200858 min

080511-0830-Loran Livingston - As They Went

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

May 12, 200848 min

080504-1830-Loran Livingston - The Key is Faithfulness

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

May 5, 200843 min

080504-1030-Loran Livingston - Sin from Within

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

May 5, 200847 min

080504-0830-Loran Livingston - Sin from Within

2008-05-04-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 4th, 2008 in the 8:30 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

May 5, 200840 min

080430-1900-Mike Canady - With Joy

2008-04-30-1900 Mike Canady is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening April 30th, 2008. Scripture Ref: Acts 20:22-24Topic: ServanthoodNotes:

May 1, 200851 min

080427-1830-Loran Livingston - At Jesus' Feet

2008-04-27-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 27th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Luke 10:38-42Topic: EnduranceNotes:- Mary and Martha: a place at Jesus' feet we can rest that allows us to keep making it.- When we're troubled, we take it on someone else- I don't have the ability to fix anything in my life- Shepherd built a rock corral for sheep, removes stone in morning and sheep push through to get to pasture … violent take it by force- The violent take it by force: the desire to move into that place for fresh water, air, freedom … to step out of crowd into the freedom by the power of the spirit.

Apr 28, 200833 min

080427-1030-Loran Livingston - Trouble Is A Part of Life

2008-04-27-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 27th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 13:5-6 Topic: Worry Notes:- Are you troubled about something? Do you worry, doubt? It's part of being human; drag it to God- Greed of humanity, who can you trust? Media keeps us stirred, no integrity in politics- Jesus is coming again; until then things will deteriorate- Look up, your redemption draweth nigh- Struggle with the fatherhood of God- You do not have to live all to pieces under the pressure- Nothing temporary can destroy what God has done in you eternally- We grasp at straws, desperate to keep close what we love- Jesus is our helper; He runs to us in our time of need. Lord help me.- Sacrifice of praise. Last thing I want to do in time of trouble.

Apr 28, 200844 min

080427-0830-Loran Livingston - Trouble Is A Part of Life

2008-04-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 27th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 13:5-6 Topic: Worry Notes:- Are you troubled about something? Do you worry, doubt? It's part of being human; drag it to God- Greed of humanity, who can you trust? Media keeps us stirred, no integrity in politics- Jesus is coming again; until then things will deteriorate- Look up, your redemption draweth nigh- Struggle with the fatherhood of God- You do not have to live all to pieces under the pressure- Nothing temporary can destroy what God has done in you eternally- We grasp at straws, desperate to keep close what we love- Jesus is our helper; He runs to us in our time of need. Lord help me.- Sacrifice of praise. Last thing I want to do in time of trouble.

Apr 28, 200843 min

080423-1900-Jim Busker - The Work Will Be Completed

2008-04-23-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening April 23rd, 2008. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:15-29; Exodus 19:1-8; Jeremiah 31:31-33; Acts 2:1-4Topic: Holy LivingNotes:- Israel at Mt. Sinai, chosen by God because…- Israel unfaithful to God, but God is faithful and will complete the work- Rebellion at Korah- Jesus sent the Spirit- Day of Pentecost, disciples in upper room- Peter denied, Thomas doubted; after the spirit came, the disciples would turn the world upside down- The Holy Spirit changes people completely- He is a consuming fire- Pray that everything not usable in my life will be removed

Apr 24, 200851 min

080420-1830-Loran Livingston - The Clean Air of Contentment

2008-04-20-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 20th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: I Timothy 6:6-8Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:- We are busy with much that does not enhance our lives- If God has ordered my life, there is no reason I shouldn't be content- Rain washes debris out of air so I can breathe again; we pollute the air with busyness- Receive the Holy Spirit and become content in Jesus, see things for what they are- God gives us all that we need- How long since you lost yourself in worship?

Apr 21, 200840 min

080420-1030-Loran Livingston - Established In The Faith

2008-04-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 20th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Colossians 2:1-9; II Timothy 4L1-4; I Timothy 6:3-10; 4:1 Topic: The Church Notes:- We must be knit to a local church body; understanding becomes clearer, we become stronger, encouraged, assured, bearing fruit- Everything can be solved in Jesus Christ- Warning against teachers who manipulate with words, Greek, Hebrew- Read it, believe it, obey it.- Pastry recipe … must be followed or results will not be the same- Errors made by not following instructions- To be established in the faith we regular intake of the Word, reading, prayer life, local church involvement (Sunday School, small group), tithing- We resent warnings but must be warned or will be deceived- People teach about money from pulpit

Apr 21, 200858 min

080420-0830-Loran Livingston - Established In The Faith

2008-04-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 20th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Colossians 2:1-9; II Timothy 4L1-4; I Timothy 6:3-10; 4:1 Topic: The Church Notes:- We must be knit to a local church body; understanding becomes clearer, we become stronger, encouraged, assured, bearing fruit- Everything can be solved in Jesus Christ- Warning against teachers who manipulate with words, Greek, Hebrew- Read it, believe it, obey it.- Pastry recipe … must be followed or results will not be the same- Errors made by not following instructions- To be established in the faith we regular intake of the Word, reading, prayer life, local church involvement (Sunday School, small group), tithing- We resent warnings but must be warned or will be deceived- People teach about money from pulpit

Apr 21, 200853 min

080416-1900-Jim Busker - Chastening of the Lord

2008-04-16-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Wedsday evening April 16th, 2008. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:1-14Topic: Holy LivingNotes:- We run the race of faith.- Cloud of witnesses were those in the hall of faith, imperfect people as ourselves- Hold on, trust Him, He is able, seek only what is eternal- Condition of sin vs. acts of sin- We must set aside outward sin as well as inward condition of sin- We must sometimes suffer for Christ- The evidence of His love for us is we are chastened by Him- Rich young ruler-iniquity in his heart, inclination towards evil- We should willingly accept the chastening of the Lord

Apr 17, 200852 min

080413-1830-Loran Livingston - Appointed to Suffer

2008-04-13-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 13th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Colossians 1:24-29Topic: SufferingNotes:- Suffering is a gift from God given to those He trusts- We're taught to escape suffering but suffering perfects us in our faith- Suffering according to the will of God- Our objective is to be like Jesus- Grace is given equal to our suffering- Every believer has a call and through suffering He is made manifest- Whatever we do for Jesus is noted- Church attendance- Honor the Lord and He will honor you- We resent people when they warn us- This is the most glorious time of your life so far because God is perfecting you.

Apr 14, 200848 min

080413-1030-Loran Livingston - Only In Christ

2008-04-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 13th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Colossians 1:19-23 Topic: Jesus is the Son Notes:- There are no answers, no solutions, no reconciliation outside of Jesus- No way to God but through Jesus we are reconciled to God- Marriage reconciliation: must forgive, give in, die to one self- No reconciliation without forgiveness- Racial reconciliation- Oprah has the largest church in the world, teaching false doctrine: there are many ways to God

Apr 14, 200852 min

080413-0830-Loran Livingston - Only In Christ

2008-04-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 13th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Colossians 1:19-23 Topic: Jesus is the Son Notes:- There are no answers, no solutions, no reconciliation outside of Jesus- No way to God but through Jesus we are reconciled to God- Marriage reconciliation: must forgive, give in, die to one self- No reconciliation without forgiveness- Racial reconciliation- Oprah has the largest church in the world, teaching false doctrine: there are many ways to God

Apr 14, 200852 min

080409-1900-David Niemeyer - For the Pigs

2008-04-09-1900 David Niemeyer is the speaker for Wednesday evening April 9th, 2007.Scripture ref: Luke 8:26-39; I Corinthians 12:20; Acts 17:23-30; Psalm 119:33-40Topic: Holy LivingNotes:

Apr 10, 200847 min

080406-1830-Loran Livingston - Reconciled

2008-04-06-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening April 6th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Colossians 1:18-23Topic: Jesus the SonNotes:- Jesus is the head of the Church, who is the body of Christ- The body cannot operate without the head, becomes dysfunctional if it does not do as head instructs- A church should grow through salvations, baptisms- Our role as the Church is to do what He's thinking- The job of the holy ghost is to get us closer to Jesus- Reconciliation is impossible without Christ- Marriage is work; both have to work and reconcile every day- Cannot break covenant of marriage and expect harmony with God- Racial division

Apr 7, 200855 min

080406-1030-Loran Livingston - In Him All Things

2008-04-06-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 6th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Colossians 1:9-17 Topic: Jesus the Son Notes:- Paul heard reports of church keeping traditions, becoming religious- Emphasis on wisdom, knowledge, philosophy mixed with Christianity- Anything that detracts from Jesus will deceive- American Christianity is modern syncretism: prosperity, seed-faith giving, traditions, human rights, politics- The same spirit that created universe and raised Christ is in you today- The spirit gives patience, longsuffering, joy, qualifies us to partake in the inheritance- God's children should not always feel guilty- Who controls you?- Everything is held together by the words of Jesus

Apr 7, 200858 min

080406-0830-Loran Livingston - In Him All Things

2008-04-06-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 6th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Colossians 1:9-17 Topic: Jesus the Son Notes:- Paul heard reports of church keeping traditions, becoming religious- Emphasis on wisdom, knowledge, philosophy mixed with Christianity- Anything that detracts from Jesus will deceive- American Christianity is modern syncretism: prosperity, seed-faith giving, traditions, human rights, politics- The same spirit that created universe and raised Christ is in you today- The spirit gives patience, longsuffering, joy, qualifies us to partake in the inheritance- God's children should not always feel guilty- Who controls you?- Everything is held together by the words of Jesus

Apr 7, 200851 min

080402-1900-Mike Canady - At the Right Time

2008-04-02-1900 Mike Canady is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening April 2nd, 2008. Scripture Ref: Romans 5:1-11Topic: HopeNotes:

Apr 3, 200850 min

080330-1830-Loran Livingston - A Pure, Simple Faith

2008-03-30-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 30th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Colossians 1:9-17Topic: False TeachingNotes:- Jewish and Gentile believers trying to accommodate one another, legalism crept in- Syncretism: melding of contradictory ideas to keep everyone happy, is the greatest attack on the church today- The American dream opposes spiritual truth- Positive confession, church growth, seed faith giving- Power of the Holy Spirit sent so we could be witnesses and martyrs, patient and longsuffering- Waiting on the moment, rest in the Lord

Mar 31, 200856 min

080330-1030-Raymond Culpepper - Touch of the Master's Hand

2008-03-30-1030 Dr. Raymond Culpepper , First Assistant Overseer for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning March 30th, 2008.Scripture Ref: John 5:2-15Topic: ChangeNotes:- Some things in life we consider unchangeable, thorn in the flesh- Spiritual, emotional, relational, personal, physical, mental- Man ill for 38 years at pool of Bethesda- Change happens in times of duty, desperation, and discovery- Jesus came to make you more than a conqueror- Mercy and Grace- Jesus confronts the need for change when we do not ask- The human will is not enough to change- Rise and do something you've never done; we only risk when we have hope: desire, expectation, patience- If you have no hope, faith is lost

Mar 31, 200858 min

080330-0830-Raymond Culpepper - Touch of the Master's Hand

2008-03-30-0830 Dr. Raymond Culpepper , First Assistant Overseer for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning March 30th, 2008.Scripture Ref: John 5:2-15Topic: ChangeNotes:- Some things in life we consider unchangeable, thorn in the flesh- Spiritual, emotional, relational, personal, physical, mental- Man ill for 38 years at pool of Bethesda- Change happens in times of duty, desperation, and discovery- Jesus came to make you more than a conqueror- Mercy and Grace- Jesus confronts the need for change when we do not ask- The human will is not enough to change- Rise and do something you've never done; we only risk when we have hope: desire, expectation, patience- If you have no hope, faith is lost

Mar 31, 200853 min

080326-1900-Sam Nadler - Pentecost

2008-03-26-1900 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 7:30 evening service March 26th, 2008. Pastor Livingston speaks briefly.Scripture Ref: Acts 2:1-10; Leviticus 23:17Topic: PentecostNotes:- Pentecost a fulfillment- 2nd Mt. Sinai experience, season of giving of the Torah (law)- Writers of scripture assume believers will understand Jewish tradition- Mystery to Pentecost, must count 50 days from Passover- Passover first fruits, Pentecost 2nd first fruits- The foundation of Israel is in redemption, fullness of the Spirit came so we would look to Him- Jew and Gentiles have foundation in the Messiah, unified- Trials can make you better or bitter, look to Him

Mar 27, 200833 min

080323-1030-Loran Livingston - Don't Face Death Alone

2008-03-23-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Easter morning March 23rd, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 28:1-8 Topic: Resurrection Notes:- Story of aunt's death, father's death, visitation of Vietnam memorial- Friend who died in Vietnam, played taps at the funeral- We will all face death, Death angel.- We don't need to fear death. Jesus has already done so for us.- The Resurrection, Jesus placed in tomb, guarded, angels roll stone away and Jesus is not there.

Mar 24, 200856 min

080323-0830-Loran Livingston - Don't Face Death Alone

2008-03-23-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Easter morning March 23rd, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 28:1-8 Topic: Resurrection Notes:- Story of aunt's death, father's death, visitation of Vietnam memorial- Friend who died in Vietnam, played taps at the funeral- We will all face death, Death angel.- We don't need to fear death. Jesus has already done so for us.- The Resurrection, Jesus placed in tomb, guarded, angels roll stone away and Jesus is not there.

Mar 24, 200845 min

080323-0700-Loran Livingston - Don't Face Death Alone

2008-03-23-0700 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Easter morning March 23rd, 2008 in an early 7:00 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 28:1-8 Topic: Resurrection Notes:- Story of aunt's death, father's death, visitation of Vietnam memorial- Friend who died in Vietnam, played taps at the funeral- We will all face death, Death angel.- We don't need to fear death. Jesus has already done so for us.- The Resurrection, Jesus placed in tomb, guarded, angels roll stone away and Jesus is not there.

Mar 24, 200829 min

080319-1900-Sam Nadler - Resurrection

2008-03-19-1900 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 7:30 evening service March 19th, 2008. Pastor Livingston speaks briefly.Scripture Ref: Leviticus 23:10-11; I Corinthians 15:20; Luke 24:13Topic: Jesus the SonNotes:- Offering of the first fruits, festival celebrated when Israel entered land- New life in the promise, celebrated because redeemed; Passover tied to First Fruits- Road to Emmaus, amidst crowds leaving Jerusalem after first fruits offered, men confused, saddened because of lack of faith- Joseph tested by the Word of the Lord, as were men on road- Unbelief in the Resurrection is unbelief in who He is.- A witness must line up with the Word of God- It was necessary that the Savior die and be raised for redemption

Mar 20, 200842 min

080316-1030-Loran Livingston - It's All About Jesus

2008-03-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 16th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 12:23-32 Topic: Jesus is the Son Notes:- Purpose of Jesus coming into world was to reconcile man to God- We'll never know the extent of the Love of God- Satan is only a creation, has no divinity, power diminished at the cross- Satan will do what he can to distract us from Jesus; can only influence your life as much as you allow- We all will die if Jesus tarries, but we don't have to live in death: drunkenness drugs, lying, materialism, fornication, homosexuality, hatred, gambling, gluttony, anger, fear- Weeds in a lawn, dust in the air. We can never get rid of completely, they come back- Knowing Jesus gives the power to dig up weeds all over again- Satan effectively works in: people (relationships), prayer, God's Word

Mar 17, 200851 min

080316-0830-Loran Livingston - It's All About Jesus

2008-03-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 16th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 12:23-32 Topic: Jesus is the Son Notes:- Purpose of Jesus coming into world was to reconcile man to God- We'll never know the extent of the Love of God- Satan is only a creation, has no divinity, power diminished at the cross- Satan will do what he can to distract us from Jesus; can only influence your life as much as you allow- We all will die if Jesus tarries, but we don't have to live in death: drunkenness drugs, lying, materialism, fornication, homosexuality, hatred, gambling, gluttony, anger, fear- Weeds in a lawn, dust in the air. We can never get rid of completely, they come back- Knowing Jesus gives the power to dig up weeds all over again- Satan effectively works in: people (relationships), prayer, God's Word

Mar 17, 200848 min