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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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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