Central Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

2008-03-12-1900 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 7:30 evening service March 12th, 2008. Pastor Livingston speaks briefly.Scripture Ref: Exodus 12:1-12Topic: PassoverNotes:- Redemption, Deliverance, Salvation- Redemption began at Passover- Redemption calendar, new year begins at Passover- New orientation of life around the Lamb, new creation- Salvation for Gentiles in order to make Israel jealous- Can He see the blood in your life? Is there a testimony?

2008-03-09-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 9th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Ephesians 1:7-14Topic: HopeNotes:- Man is divided, self-centered- God will make known the mysteries of His will- All will be gathered to Him in unity for His purpose: to serve Him, glorify and praise Him, work in His kingdom- Most countries people are trying to survive one more day- The earth is under a curse which will one day be lifted- He will break the curse, there will be no tears, pain, sadness

2008-03-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 9th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 5:18-21; Acts 17:29-31 Topic: Hope Notes:- In a multicultural congregation, people will be offended- We get caught up in the affairs of this life- We are sheep among wolves, things will not improve- War, Election … give it to Jesus- Underpaid teachers, officers, military…overpaid athletes, actors … efforts to boost economy instead of morality- We force democracy on others … for own safety- We need not worry about earthly things when we have the Truth- We love our children because they are born to us and remind us of ourselves; God loves us yet we are nothing like Him

2008-03-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 9th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 5:18-21; Acts 17:29-31 Topic: Hope Notes:- In a multicultural congregation, people will be offended- We get caught up in the affairs of this life- We are sheep among wolves, things will not improve- War, Election … give it to Jesus- Underpaid teachers, officers, military…overpaid athletes, actors … efforts to boost economy instead of morality- We force democracy on others … for own safety- We need not worry about earthly things when we have the Truth- We love our children because they are born to us and remind us of ourselves; God loves us yet we are nothing like Him

2008-03-02-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening March 3rd, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Col 2:8-10Topic: FaithNotes:- Don't depend on man- Have victory in God, want to see Jesus

2008-03-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 2nd, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: 2 Peter 3:9-13; Matthew 24:36-51 Topic: Victory Notes:- Ice cream story: Pastor and grandson- Watchfulness- Be on guard, looking for Him today, Blessed Hope

2008-03-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 2nd, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: 2 Peter 3:9-13; Matthew 24:36-51 Topic: Victory Notes:- Ice cream story: Pastor and grandson- Watchfulness- Be on guard, looking for Him today, Blessed Hope

2008-02-24-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 24th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Topic: SufferingNotes: - Joni Erickson interview-"if this is the Lord's plan for my life"- We would change many things if we could- We want God's plan, but we don't account for tragedy, suffering- Tim Hayes-brief testimony: medic, lost legs, unconscious for 8 days, walked with Jesus- God knows us and knows what we need- Story of flight course, change in weather, God knows best- We need to repent for thinking we know better and not trusting God- Make a commitment to not complain, try to see God in everything

2008-02-24-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 24th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 3:14; Colossians 1:13; Ephesians 2:8-10Topic: GraceNotes:- Curse of the Law, inability to keep the whole law, need for Christ- Blessing of Abraham, through faith in Christ, man is reconciled to God- Righteousness cannot be achieved, only received as a gift from God- We set standards we cannot achieve and sense condemnation- God cannot love you any more/less than He does now- Bring it to God-lust, greed, hatred …- God is not dealing with us in time, but for eternity- Car restoration, speed bumps- Paul's thorn in the flesh- You cannot be effective until you take it to Him

2008-02-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 24th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 3:14; Colossians 1:13; Ephesians 2:8-10Topic: GraceNotes:- Curse of the Law, inability to keep the whole law, need for Christ- Blessing of Abraham, through faith in Christ, man is reconciled to God- Righteousness cannot be achieved, only received as a gift from God- We set standards we cannot achieve and sense condemnation- God cannot love you any more/less than He does now- Bring it to God-lust, greed, hatred …- God is not dealing with us in time, but for eternity- Car restoration, speed bumps- Paul's thorn in the flesh- You cannot be effective until you take it to Him

2008-02-17-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 17th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Galatians 5:7-8Topic: FaithfulnessNotes: - Remember the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord. Be patient.- Abraham and Isaac. God sees the problem and solution at the same time.- We see things happen suddenly, but they've been developing- Beginnings of Central in prayer, new school- When you finally give up, you see God move- Have faith. Out of deadness comes life- You reap what you sow; give and you shall receive. Ask, obey, trust.

2008-02-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 17th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Kings 2:2; I Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 5; I Peter 3:1-2, 7; I Timothy 5:8Topic: MenNotes:- A man must serve the Lord, provide for family, pay bills, tithes, taxes, help at home and with children- Take leadership, never belittle wife-love your wife as Christ the church- Be at home, where you're needed, doing what you're supposed to be- Men have surrendered spiritual leadership to women, feminization- Men do more damage to children by not fulfilling their call- Don't confuse wife's expectations with God's call; men are warriors- You cannot be like every man in scripture- Why Men Hate to Go to Church- Women defame their husbands by deeming them not spiritual enough- Nothing should become more important to a woman than her husband

2008-02-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 17th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Kings 2:2; I Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 5; I Peter 3:1-2, 7; I Timothy 5:8Topic: MenNotes:- A man must serve the Lord, provide for family, pay bills, tithes, taxes, help at home and with children- Take leadership, never belittle wife-love your wife as Christ the church- Be at home, where you're needed, doing what you're supposed to be- Men have surrendered spiritual leadership to women, feminization- Men do more damage to children by not fulfilling their call- Don't confuse wife's expectations with God's call; men are warriors- You cannot be like every man in scripture- Why Men Hate to Go to Church- Women defame their husbands by deeming them not spiritual enough- Nothing should become more important to a woman than her husband

2008-02-10-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 10th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Topic: MenNotes: - Life comes out of death to self- Feminization of men in the church, expectation that man should respond to God the same as a woman does- Men resent what they are expected to be- Men feel spiritually deficient and so they back up- You'll never be as spiritual as your wife wants you to be- The call on man has been re-formulated by women so that men feel they don't pray enough, cry enough- Man is to be head of the house; God does not honor a woman who takes that position- Women need to honor God's order, let the husband be a man, let God do the work- Deer hunting

2008-02-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 10th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 2:18-25; 11:15; Romans 4:19; Psalm 139:1-6; Hebrews 11Topic: FaithNotes:- We don't understand Christianity/Scripture enough to rightly divide- God doesn't get upset because we question His ways- Mary & Martha . disciples at sea: "Lord, do you not care?"- Jesus waited until Lazarus died- From purely logical perspective, Christianity is a joke- Faith cannot operate until there is nothing to trust besides God- Abraham believed God without considering his age, or Sara's womb- God knows every thought, my lying down …- People are miserable, looking ahead for a better place- Paul once a blasphemer because he thought he understood God- Quit focusing on the hopelessness of your situation

2008-02-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 10th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 2:18-25; 11:15; Romans 4:19; Psalm 139:1-6; Hebrews 11Topic: FaithNotes:- We don't understand Christianity/Scripture enough to rightly divide- God doesn't get upset because we question His ways- Mary & Martha . disciples at sea: "Lord, do you not care?"- Jesus waited until Lazarus died- From purely logical perspective, Christianity is a joke- Faith cannot operate until there is nothing to trust besides God- Abraham believed God without considering his age, or Sara's womb- God knows every thought, my lying down …- People are miserable, looking ahead for a better place- Paul once a blasphemer because he thought he understood God- Quit focusing on the hopelessness of your situation

2008-02-06-1900 Dr. George Voorhis talks this evening February 6th, 2008 in the 7:00 evening service. He answers questions from the congregation about the Bible and doctrine.Scripture Ref: variousTopic: QuestionsNotes: - What day is it? Calander changes- What happens to a suicide? (psychological explanation)- How did Judas Iscariot die?- Matthew 24-destruction of Jerusalem- How do we know between fear, anxiety, discernment?- When do we receive Holy Spirit? At salvation?- Which day is Sabbath?- Why does God let young people die?- Islam in the world.

2008-02-03-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening February 3rd, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Daniel 1Topic: Holy LivingNotes: - Prayer is a privilege, not something to be notched off - God is delighted with those who recognize His presence - We need to get to the place we ask "Lord, what do you want me to do," instead of "Do this for me." - Whatever God gives you is good, wherever He sends you is good - His plan is for His glory and your good, not painful or disappointing - God's guidance; you've never been on your own - Flying lessons: can't live a "what if " walk with God, afraid. - Trust God, you are given numbered days - We are kept by the power of God, no need to worry about future

2008-02-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 3rd, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Timothy 1:15-20; I Samuel 24:5; II Corinthians 1:12; Proverbs 28:1; Acts 23:1; 24:16Topic: Holy Notes: - Elections, political activists, tactics of distraction - What is driving me, influencing my decisions - Our biggest mistake is when we don't seek counsel of the Lord - Israel become allies to the Gibeonites - Marriages, business deals - Busy chasing dreams, passions, ambitions; never get a hold of God's perfect plan

2008-02-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 3rd, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Timothy 1:15-20; I Samuel 24:5; II Corinthians 1:12; Proverbs 28:1; Acts 23:1; 24:16Topic: Holy Notes: - Elections, political activists, tactics of distraction - What is driving me, influencing my decisions - Our biggest mistake is when we don't seek counsel of the Lord - Israel become allies to the Gibeonites - Marriages, business deals - Busy chasing dreams, passions, ambitions; never get a hold of God's perfect plan

2008-01-30-1900 Dr. George Voorhis talks this evening January 30th, 2008 in the 7:00 evening service. He answers questions from the congregation about the Bible and doctrine.Scripture Ref: variousTopic: QuestionsNotes: - Is being slain in the spirit biblical? - Who is Melchizedeck? - Rev. 9:6-people pray to die and cannot die, tribulation, locusts - #, name and mark of the beast - God sends an animal to kill a prophet of God - Define the glory of God, physical/spiritual attributes

2008-01-27-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 27th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: John 10:1-5; Luke 24:27Topic: The ChurchNotes: - Sheep kept in caves; sheep cannot rest with stranger present; each shepherd made a noise that his sheep recognized - Jesus' sheep know His voice; learn it through scripture first - Spirituality is not spooky; it is a confidence in the scriptures - People over-spiritualize - When the spirit moves on you, you change, forgive, repent - Fixation on miracles, signs, wonders; school of the prophets - A shepherd will lay down his life for his sheep - Young believers need wise counsel from experienced believers