Central Church

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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:

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

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