Central Church

2007-12-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 2nd, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Ecclesiastes 3:1, 9-13; Hebrews 4:12-13Topic: FaithfulnessNotes: - Everything has a season; you can change the climate but not the season- You will go through each season- Every level of faith brings greater tension- You'll never be fully confident in God or what He's doing, but you do become more stable; you begin to rely on the Word and not emotions- The roots grow during the winter- The Bible is the thermostat that will change you; it gives life- The Word is a sword to pierce the heart, often cutting- Process of turning ram's horn into shofar: cutting, cleaning out- When it is winter in my life, what will I do?- In due season, you will reap if you do not give up

2007-11-25-1830 Dr. Dennis McGuire, General Overseer of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening November 25th, 2007.Scripture Ref: II Peter 3:10-18; Matthew 24:32; Isaiah 66Topic: The ChurchNotes:- What manner of person ought you to be?- 1948, 1967, 11.9.89, 9.11 Prophecies fulfilled- A world in crisis deserves a church in revival- The rise of Islam- Last day revival- The Church needs the Holy Ghost!

2007-11-25-1030 Dr. Dennis McGuire, General Overseer of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning November 25th, 2007.Scripture Ref: Ruth 1:10-22Topic: RepentanceNotes:- Remembering, returning, renewal (revival)- Naomi returns to Bethlehem, "I was full, now I am empty"- Things happen that bring us to bitterness- We don't recognize how blessed we are and we leave; the devil tries to pull us out of God's house- To be used by God, you will first be broken, poured out, spilled out- You don't judge a man when all is going good- Those God uses mightily, He first wounds deeply- You cannot smell yourself; blame everyone else; when you seek to change yourself you find victory- What the devil takes away, God will restore- The prodigal son

2007-11-25-0830 Dr. Dennis McGuire, General Overseer of the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning November 25th, 2007.Scripture Ref: II Kings 5:1-14Topic: PurposeNotes:- Dream big enough to bring honor to God- Be willing to work small- Trust God for the victory- Naaman was the captain of the army of the king, but had leprosy- Naaman sent to Israel, Elisha sent word that he was to wash in the Jordan seven times- The world is afraid of what God can do.- If we can't see that God will be triumphant, then we lose hope- Work small, keep trying (stay in the water), trust God

2007-11-20-1900 Shannon Burton is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening November 20th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:1; Eph 1:18; Rom 4:18; Rom 15:4 8:18-19; 1 Cor 1:7; Gal 5:5;1 Peter 1:13; Phil 3:20-21Topic: HopeNotes:- We can only understand thankfulness against the backdrop of hope- First consider faith; if you hope, you will trust, will only trust in what you have faith in- Faith is the foundation on which hope is built- Christianity is the only true faith, the only religion with hope/assurance- A of people have faith that is not built on truth, the Word of God- Our hope is in Christ- We must look to our present heavenly calling

2007-11-18-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening November 18th, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about obedience.Scripture Ref: Luke 6:46-49; Matthew 12:46-50Topic: ObedienceNotes:- We try to minimize God's words, take commandments as suggestions- Until I'm doing everything He's told me, I cannot mover forward- A relationship with God is unlike a relationship with people; relationship with God based on obedience before emotion- TV preacher, how to get your miracle- People in scripture who received miracles were not expecting them- We base our relationship with God on miracles, but what we need is an attitude of obedience- We often attribute the Lord's chastening to the devil after us- Teenagers don't believe what parents tell them much like we don't believe what God tells us; God knows what He's talking about- Wisdom gained by experience- Some things you don't need to pray about; if He's said it, do it

2007-11-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 18th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 6:46-49Topic: FamilyNotes:

2007-11-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 18th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 6:46-49Topic: FamilyNotes:

2007-11-14-1900 Walt Wiley is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening November 14th, 2007. Scripture Ref: 1 Cor 6:19-20; 1 Cor 4:7; Col 1:24-25; 1 Sam 9-18; 1 Sam 31:6-10; 13:1-13; 15:9-11,15; 15:22-23; 18:7-9; Jer 9:23-24; Mat 8:18-22Topic: StewardshipNotes:- Steward of three things: Who I Am, What I Have, What I Do- Tendencies that indicate I am not thinking like a steward: - Control - Worry - Criticize - Brag - Abusing it- A story of a man and his animals- We can't wait to see what is going to happen- Abusing what God has given to us: - Excuse - Exalt - Envy

2007-11-11-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening November 11th, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about his recent trip to Jerusalem.Scripture Ref: John 4:21-24Topic: Jesus the SonNotes:- Jerusalem is not a city of peace, wasn't when Jesus was crucified- God's wants us to have a simple child-like relationship with Him- Man tries to organize God, adds unbiblical requirements- Religion to control economies, start wars, murder (Islam, Christianity)- It's not about a place, but about Jesus Christ- The true way of Roman Crucifixion- Traditional American view of scriptures often inaccurate- People trying to make connection with the Almighty though holy sites, candles, symbols

2007-11-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 11th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 18:1-8; Samuel 9; Matthew 6:5-7; I Corinthians 4Topic: PrayerNotes: - hurry and panic are not in God's plan for you; learn to wait- We won't hear what God has for us until we wait, slow down- Pharaoh's intent was to keep people busy, burdened and barren- It's easier to work for God than to wait on God; keep busy- Waiting at airport, met Jewish woman; our schedule should never be so inflexible that God can't touch someone through us- Present yourself- Get alone with God in prayer; secret place- God hears our prayers; sees our faith- It takes great faith to come back again and again; persistence- People give money to preachers expecting a quick fix; you will never manipulate God to speed things up

2007-11-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 11th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 18:1-8; Samuel 9; Matthew 6:5-7; I Corinthians 4Topic: PrayerNotes: - hurry and panic are not in God's plan for you; learn to wait- We won't hear what God has for us until we wait, slow down- Pharaoh's intent was to keep people busy, burdened and barren- It's easier to work for God than to wait on God; keep busy- Waiting at airport, met Jewish woman; our schedule should never be so inflexible that God can't touch someone through us- Present yourself- Get alone with God in prayer; secret place- God hears our prayers; sees our faith- It takes great faith to come back again and again; persistence- People give money to preachers expecting a quick fix; you will never manipulate God to speed things up

2007-11-07-1900 Walt Wiley is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening November 7th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Matthew 20:8; I Corinthians 6:19-20; I Corinthians 4:7; Colossians 1:24-25; Mark 10:42-45; Proverbs 3:5-6Topic: StewardshipNotes:- Are you thinking like a steward?- This isn't mine, it belongs to God- Tendencies that would indicate I'm not thinking like a steward - Controlling - always getting your way - Using others - Thinking we are the only one who can do it - Doing it my way- I know God personally - through Jesus- I trust God- I want to please God

2007-11-04-1830 Joel and Victoria Council, members of the Centeral Church Choir present their testimonies this Sunday evening November 4th, 2007.Scripture ref: Topic: TestimonyNotes:- World Trade Center attack

2007-11-04-1030 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning October 31st, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 77Topic: DoubtNotes:- Asaph, doubt- When overwhelmed, remember God's Greatness- God said it, that settles it.- Why do we allow "stuff" to come between us and God?- God's heart will never change- God is with us even through doubts- What to do with a troubled mind; Remember Him!

2007-11-04-0830 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning October 31st, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 77Topic: DoubtNotes:- Asaph, doubt- When overwhelmed, remember God's Greatness- God said it, that settles it.- Why do we allow "stuff" to come between us and God?- God's heart will never change- God is with us even through doubts- What to do with a troubled mind; Remember Him!

007-10-31-1900 Walt Wiley is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening October 31st, 2007. Scripture Ref: Genesis 2:7; Psalm 139:13-15; II Cor 5:15; 1 Cor 6:19-20; James 1:17; John 3:27; 1 Cor 4:7; Col 1:24-25; I Cor 3:5; I Peter 4:10; II Tim 1:12; Prov 3:5-6; Gal 1:10; Heb 3:13; Luke 16:1-2Topic: StewardshipNotes:- Steward: A Biblical principle taught by Jesus; One who manages another's property or affairs; A concept hard to embrace- Major concerns for every person: Who I am; What I have; What I do- The secret of being a good steward depends on your relationship to the Lord.- Let God be God

2007-10-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 28th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 4:26-27, 30-31; II Corinthians 2:9-11; Matthew 6:22-23Topic: ForgivenessNotes: - Story of man who hated someone for 17 years- External foes cannot harm me, but internal anger, malice does- There will always be conflict and people to have anger towards- Story of homecoming, food covered and spoiling; un-forgiveness the same, keep worshipping while it spoils- You never have permission to remain in the darkness- Any area of un-forgiveness is an abiding place of Satan- Obedience is better than sacrifice- When you forgive, you break the control of someone else over you- Story: as young preacher rebuked by inviting pastor; forgiven, but we need to know that we're forgiven- When forgiveness is requested and given, demons run, darkness flees

2007-10-24-1900 Walt Wiley is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening October 24th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Luke 12:42; Luke 16:2; Luke 12:37; Matthew 18:33; Matthew 18:28Topic: StewardshipNotes:- Principles of stewardship from the parables of Jesus Christ-- God places people in areas of responsibility-- God expects us to be responsible for what he entrusts to us-- God gives us freedom to control what he entrusts to us-- God is especially aware of how we treat other people-- Do not use our position as a steward for our own benefit-- One day we will be held accountable for our stewardship- Mr. Lanborn, Lambchop and Muffin (a story)

2007-10-21-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening October 21st, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about how prayer changes us.Scripture Ref: Philippians 4:6-7; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 8:26-28Topic: PrayerNotes:- Look where He has brought us, because He is a good God- We must keep going back to scripture to understand how it works- Prayer changes me, not things- We don't know what we need or what's going on around us- God has a plan and is not changing His mind- When I pray, my will lines up with His- Baptism of Holy Spirit is given to give you power to go out- Speaking in tongues is not the power, only evidence of the power

2007-10-21-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 21st, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 9:13-17; Luke 15:11-19Topic: BrokennessNotes: - Sometimes it feels everyone wants a piece of me- Jesus feeds 5000, could have made bread & fish but took it from child- We don't have control of anything; what we do not give, He takes- What God takes, He blesses- To prosper means to have a good journey; He carries you through- You don't want to take a lot of extra stuff on a long journey- As a part of the body of Christ, we need to consider what is good for the whole body, not just ourselves- 8 levels of pride-basis is to consume without a flame- the Prodigal son-give me what is mine; make me like a hired servant- Every group (ethnic) is guilty of sin; we are all body of Christ- Story of leaf blower in trunk; what are you carrying around?- Story of flying, between two Italians; God is breaking off rough edges- Do not step over hurting dying people to get to hurting dying people

2007-10-21-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 21st, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 9:13-17; Luke 15:11-19Topic: BrokennessNotes: - Sometimes it feels everyone wants a piece of me- Jesus feeds 5000, could have made bread & fish but took it from child- We don't have control of anything; what we do not give, He takes- What God takes, He blesses- To prosper means to have a good journey; He carries you through- You don't want to take a lot of extra stuff on a long journey- As a part of the body of Christ, we need to consider what is good for the whole body, not just ourselves- 8 levels of pride-basis is to consume without a flame- the Prodigal son-give me what is mine; make me like a hired servant- Every group (ethnic) is guilty of sin; we are all body of Christ- Story of leaf blower in trunk; what are you carrying around?- Story of flying, between two Italians; God is breaking off rough edges- Do not step over hurting dying people to get to hurting dying people

2007-03-17-1900 Steve Wright, former Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the speaker for the 7:00 Wednesday evening March 17th, 2007. Steve has recently joined the staff of Central Church of God.Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:25-34; Hebrews 13:8; Exodus 16; Lamentations 3:22; Philippians 4:6-7Topic: WorryNotes:- Many worry constantly about troubles coming, finances, children, etc.- Sometimes we need to embrace our troubles- We cannot serve two masters; worry tries to take center stage- We reinforce worry, worry is selfish, tries to do without God- When father found out he was dying, learned to enjoy each moment- Manna for Israel; enough for the day- Jet Blue flight 292-watching your own demise- You get in trouble by falling in love with tomorrow, miss the moment- Worry explodes on people on around you when you snap- Catching monkeys; all they need to do is let go to be free

2007-10-14-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening October 7th, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about Pentecost and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.Scripture Ref: Acts 19:1-7; 1:4-8; 2:1-2, 33, 38-39; 10:44-48; John 4:14; 7:37-39; Luke 24:49Topic: Holy SpiritNotes:

2007-10-14-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 14th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Peter 4:1-2; 5; Ephesians 6Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes: - As we mimic the sufferings of Christ, we cease sin- War on terrorism parallels the spiritual war going on- Put on the whole armor of God; enemy has a plan to get at you- Cannot win against sin unless you are hiding the Word in your heart- The battle is won or lost in your mind- Battles will never cease in this life- Childhood story of wasp nest; take on the devil- We try to avoid Goliath but God put him there; it took Goliath to take David from the wilderness to the palace- The more time you spend in God's presence, the more you hate evil- God use you enemies to promote you- Once the enemy is stirred up, you cannot relax; keep fighting- Seeking who he may devour, needs permission- When I stay busy on my knees, in the ministry, I don't have time to sin

2007-10-14-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 14th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Peter 4:1-2; 5; Ephesians 6Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes: - As we mimic the sufferings of Christ, we cease sin- War on terrorism parallels the spiritual war going on- Put on the whole armor of God; enemy has a plan to get at you- Cannot win against sin unless you are hiding the Word in your heart- The battle is won or lost in your mind- Battles will never cease in this life- Childhood story of wasp nest; take on the devil- We try to avoid Goliath but God put him there; it took Goliath to take David from the wilderness to the palace- The more time you spend in God's presence, the more you hate evil- God use you enemies to promote you- Once the enemy is stirred up, you cannot relax; keep fighting- Seeking who he may devour, needs permission- When I stay busy on my knees, in the ministry, I don't have time to sin

2007-10-07-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening October 7th, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about God's future plans for Israel and the Church.Scripture Ref: Isaiah 53; Ezekiel 36:19,24; 37; Daniel 9:24-27Topic: End TimesNotes:- Growing hatred of Jewish people; no solution to land disputes- America's survival rests on how we treat Israel- Church has not replaced Israel; Antisemitism in the Church- Dispensationalist theology-God works with a group at a time- Difference between God's work with Israel and with the Church- Jewish people think we hate them. - Rabbinical Jews do not study scripture themselves- Church called to reach out to Israel- God will judge Israel and restore them back to Him- Church judged at the cross; Israel through tribulation

2007-10-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 7th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 16:13-17, 24-27Topic: RelationshipNotes: - We are to rest in the Lord, but never to take it easy- Realize the brevity of life, uncertainty of what today holds- Sin is what we are, not what we do; we deserve hell- People go to church out of obligation; have impersonal relationship- What are you giving your soul to?- People know religion, but not scripture, not what Jesus said.- What you give up is hell.- Look up; redemption comes from Jesus, not the world- You don't belong to God because you belong to a church- Who do you say He is? The true Church are the people of God- Next to happen is rapture, judgement, marriage supper…

2007-10-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 7th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 16:13-17, 24-27Topic: RelationshipNotes: - We are to rest in the Lord, but never to take it easy- Realize the brevity of life, uncertainty of what today holds- Sin is what we are, not what we do; we deserve hell- People go to church out of obligation; have impersonal relationship- What are you giving your soul to?- People know religion, but not scripture, not what Jesus said.- What you give up is hell.- Look up; redemption comes from Jesus, not the world- You don't belong to God because you belong to a church- Who do you say He is? The true Church are the people of God- Next to happen is rapture, judgement, marriage supper…

2007-09-30-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening September 30th, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about angels.Scripture Ref: Psalm 34:4-7; Genesis 16; 18; 22:11; Exodus 23:20-23; Judges 6; 13:2-5Topic: AngelsNotes:- Misconceptions of angels- Angels created to do the bidding for God; we do not instruct them- Messengers of the Lord- El Shaddai (Angel of the Lord) is God- El Roi "God Who sees"- Appeared to Hagar, Abraham, Gideon. These were normal occurrences- Angels appear as normal people; no man can look at God and live unless God wants them to see Him- Story of Pastor saved from two thugs by man (Jesus)- Story of broken down bus in Bahamas, bolt embedded in ground- Story of broken down cab, vacant cab sent to take them- Angel of the Lord camps around those who fear Him and delivers them- How do you know you haven't seen Him?

2007-09-30-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 30th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 15:4; II Samuel 23:20; Judges 6; John 21; Psalm 34:4-7Topic: HopeNotes:

2007-09-30-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 30th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 15:4; II Samuel 23:20; Judges 6; John 21; Psalm 34:4-7Topic: HopeNotes:

2007-09-23-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening September 23rd, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about crying and tears.Scripture Ref: Psalm 126; I Samuel; Luke 7Topic: PrayingNotes:- Have you been crying lately?- Dread going to bed? Waiting for God to move?- When one cries, something supernatural takes place- We can all see times that God was moving unbeknownst to us- As a child crying at stump in the woods- Woman washed Jesus' feet with tears- Planting and reaping. Nothing is forgotten, all creation recycled- No tears or prayer in vain; God is moving in His own time- Seeds found in King Tut's tomb- Liquid prayer, precious seed- If you go out crying, you'll come back rejoicing- Be happy that you can cry; do not mistake depth for dryness

2007-09-23-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 23rd, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 21:34-36; Revelation 18; Genesis 6:11; Proverbs 30:7-9Topic: FaithfulnessNotes: - What has upset you this week?- Preaching today is gloomy, secular also- We're accustomed to great violence- The flood in Genesis was due to an earth filled with violence- Pedophiles, African children trained to murder, abortion- Our god is money, sports- Where your treasure is, there will be your heart also- Do not be acclimated to the world around you- We have no value except through Jesus Christ- We have so much so we don't depend on God- We're designed to be fulfilled in Him- Don't be given to drunkenness-to desire something such that you'd do anything to get it- When tired do projects carelessly (water filter), translates to spiritual- Must teach children in spiritual matters over schooling- Are you too comfortable, careless, concerned?

2007-09-23-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 23rd, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 21:34-36; Revelation 18; Genesis 6:11; Proverbs 30:7-9Topic: FaithfulnessNotes: - What has upset you this week?- Preaching today is gloomy, secular also- We're accustomed to great violence- The flood in Genesis was due to an earth filled with violence- Pedophiles, African children trained to murder, abortion- Our god is money, sports- Where your treasure is, there will be your heart also- Do not be acclimated to the world around you- We have no value except through Jesus Christ- We have so much so we don't depend on God- We're designed to be fulfilled in Him- Don't be given to drunkenness-to desire something such that you'd do anything to get it- When tired do projects carelessly (water filter), translates to spiritual- Must teach children in spiritual matters over schooling- Are you too comfortable, careless, concerned?

2007-09-16-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening September 16th, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about a personal relationship with Christ.Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:1-7Topic: RelationshipNotes:

2007-09-16-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 16th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 24:36-39; I Timothy 4:2; Acts 24:25; Ephesians 4:19Topic: RelationshipNotes: - Do you really believe Jesus is coming back? Time is short- Why are we trying to see how much we can get by with?- When will you get it together?- If my time is up, what will He say?- Seared conscience. We rejoice without repentance- If you love Me, keep my commandments- Gay churches, preachers-blatant violation of scripture- You will despise what God despises- You can be religious but not spiritual, given to lasciviousness- Cultural preaching- Man loves pleasure more than God

2007-09-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 16th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 24:36-39; I Timothy 4:2; Acts 24:25; Ephesians 4:19Topic: RelationshipNotes: - Do you really believe Jesus is coming back? Time is short- Why are we trying to see how much we can get by with?- When will you get it together?- If my time is up, what will He say?- Seared conscience. We rejoice without repentance- If you love Me, keep my commandments- Gay churches, preachers-blatant violation of scripture- You will despise what God despises- You can be religious but not spiritual, given to lasciviousness- Cultural preaching- Man loves pleasure more than God

2007-09-09-1830 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God for the 6:30 evening service September 9th, 2007. Pastor Livingston speaks briefly.Scripture Ref: Leviticus 23Topic: The Jewish PeopleNotes:• The seven Jewish holidays/festivals point to the Messiah, describe the plan of redemption• We all have traditions/customs; good when they reflect truth of God's word, bad when they replace truth of God's word• We can utilize traditions to communicate to people• Rash Hashanah-new year, day of judgement, new life• Shofar represents ram sacrificed in place of Isaac, judgement on Jericho• Yom Kippur-fasting, atonement• Feast of Tabernacles

2007-09-09-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 9th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 9:30-33; 10; 11; Matthew 10:27; Isaiah 43:2Topic: FaithNotes: - Our problems stem from a lack of faith in God- Faith is a decision, as is Love- Material things are not to be our reason to exercise faith- We must seek after God- There's no security outside of faith in Jesus Christ- Have I been rushing here or there in haste/fear trying to make something happen?- God talks to me in the dark, so why am I afraid of it?- Pound Cake-many ingredients not good alone, but put together in heat for a time; we want God to use us, but it takes experiences, heat, time- Hebrew word for water, plural, masses of people- He never says fire won't come into our lives or we won't go through situations, but that He'll be with us through them

2007-09-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 9th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 9:30-33; 10; 11; Matthew 10:27; Isaiah 43:2Topic: FaithNotes: - Our problems stem from a lack of faith in God- Faith is a decision, as is Love- Material things are not to be our reason to exercise faith- We must seek after God- There's no security outside of faith in Jesus Christ- Have I been rushing here or there in haste/fear trying to make something happen?- God talks to me in the dark, so why am I afraid of it?- Pound Cake-many ingredients not good alone, but put together in heat for a time; we want God to use us, but it takes experiences, heat, time- Hebrew word for water, plural, masses of people- He never says fire won't come into our lives or we won't go through situations, but that He'll be with us through them

2007-09-05-1900 Shannon Burton is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening September 5th, 2007. Scripture Ref: I Thessalonians 4:17; John 14:1-3Topic: End TimesNotes:- We can die by doctrine; avoid bad doctrine- The rapture of the church is true, but there are misconceptions- Do children go? Pre, mid, post, partial trib?- The rapture will happen quick and at any moment- Escapism- Be careful with fiction that promotes doctrine (i.e. Left Behind)- Will God save during the tribulation?- Holy Spirit will be removed as the restrainer during the tribulation

2007-09-02-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening September 2nd, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about salvation for the Jew and the Gentile..Scripture Ref: John 4:20-24; Romans 3:1; 4:16; Galatians 3:26-29; Colossians 2:8-23Topic: FaithNotes:- Samaritan woman and Jesus at the well- We seek to be closer to God; may feel closer by location (Israel)- God is only found by the spirit in faith- Being Jewish is no more holy than Gentile, yet in attempt to honor Jesus, we sometimes mimic them- Iconoclastic Controversy: traditions, idolatry- Blowing of shofar, mezuzah- We must read, believe, and walk in the scripture- Stop the devil's influence by obeying the Lord- A shepherd doesn't let his sheep run loose, doesn't trust the wolves- We are alive because of Jesus; He called us out

2007-09-02-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 2nd, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 4:16-25; Mark 11:22Topic: FaithNotes:

2007-09-02-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning September 2nd, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 4:16-25; Mark 11:22Topic: FaithNotes:

2007-08-29-1900 Mike Canady is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening August 29th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Isaiah 50:4Topic: CompassionNotes:- Story of man at hospital with joy of the Lord, prayed for Mike's father- We try to do it on our own; we become weary- Your body is the temple of the holy spirit; let the spirit assist you- Wait upon the Lord to renew your strength- We know more about the problem than the problem solver- He is compassionate, so should we be- The most joyful people are those going out about the Father's business

2007-08-26-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening August 26th, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about faith.Scripture Ref: Hebrews11:21; Numbers; Matthew 17:20Topic: FaithNotes:- Caleb's confession of faith; if God says it is ours, we need go get it- Arguments between faith in God's word and what people say- Staff-every life event carved into wood as a symbol/reminder- God's hand is still on you no matter your mistakes- Jacob was dying and blind, but worshiped- When your faith falters, you feel like you're dying, lean on Him- Doctrine should never quench spirit; spirit doesn't operate contrary to- Check your environment, associations, relationships- What has He done for you over the years?

2007-08-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 26th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Revelation 12:10-17; JobTopic: EnduranceNotes: - Satan always looking for something to destroy (God suggested Job)- Satan means "hateful enemy"- God and Satan not equal; Satan subject to God- Satan's advantage over us that he's an angel- God trusted Job to be tried- Demons doing work on earth; Satan gossips, accuses- If you had a bad week, you were targeted by Satan- Read book on heaven; picture of sorrow, but we are to enter into joy- Understand the goodness of God- Perils of parenthood make us regret, second guess- God is into perfecting His people, strengthening through trial

2007-08-26-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning August 26th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Revelation 12:10-17; JobTopic: EnduranceNotes: - Satan always looking for something to destroy (God suggested Job)- Satan means "hateful enemy"- God and Satan not equal; Satan subject to God- Satan's advantage over us that he's an angel- God trusted Job to be tried- Demons doing work on earth; Satan gossips, accuses- If you had a bad week, you were targeted by Satan- Read book on heaven; picture of sorrow, but we are to enter into joy- Understand the goodness of God- Perils of parenthood make us regret, second guess- God is into perfecting His people, strengthening through trial

2007-08-22-1900 David Niemeyer is the speaker for Wednesday evening August 22nd, 2007.Scripture ref: I John 2:24-25; II Corinthians 3:5; I Corinthians 15:10; Titus Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:- Definitions of Abide- If we endure, we'll reign with Him- Be content in Him; reluctant to leave His presence- Don't be caught up in things of this world; look for His return- By the grace of God I am what I am; His grace toward me not in vain- Qualities of men and women; patterns: doctrine, integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech