Central Church

2008-01-27-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 27th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: II Samuel 22:33-39Topic: VictoryNotes: - God gives victory through Jesus; this is truth, not positive confession - Satan has a plan for your destruction; demoniac living in the tombs; we must come face to face with Jesus to be freed - Too many Christians still see themselves as victims; sensitivity - Chuck Norris: never truly fought because of confidence in his eye - We see through eyes of gender, race, social standing - When you're sensitive, you're always defensive - Faith is not used to get what you want, but the gift of knowing that through everything, we have victory in Jesus; we have hope - God never expects us to run; the spirit moved David to face the enemy

2008-01-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 27th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: II Samuel 22:33-39Topic: VictoryNotes: - God gives victory through Jesus; this is truth, not positive confession - Satan has a plan for your destruction; demoniac living in the tombs; we must come face to face with Jesus to be freed - Too many Christians still see themselves as victims; sensitivity - Chuck Norris: never truly fought because of confidence in his eye - We see through eyes of gender, race, social standing - When you're sensitive, you're always defensive - Faith is not used to get what you want, but the gift of knowing that through everything, we have victory in Jesus; we have hope - God never expects us to run; the spirit moved David to face the enemy

2008-01-23-1900 Dr. George Voorhis talks this evening January 23rd, 2008 in the 7:00 evening service. He answers questions from the congregation about the Bible and doctrine.Scripture Ref: variousTopic: QuestionsNotes:

2008-01-20-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 20th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Psalm 48:14; Isaiah 30:21; Luke 1:79Topic: PurposeNotes: - 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

008-01-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 20th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Joshua 9:1-14Topic: Choices / DecisionsNotes:- 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

2008-01-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 20th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Joshua 9:1-14Topic: Choices / DecisionsNotes:- 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

2008-01-16-1900 Dr. George Voorhis talks this evening January 16th, 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

2008-01-13-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 13th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Scripture Ref: Topic: Holy SpiritNotes: - Many people want doctrine only, no emotion or boldness in witnessing- Pentecost- Freedom that other countries have in worship- If Jesus has done for you then worship Him in the Spirit- Worship service

2008-01-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 13th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Titus 3:1-7; Romans 2:1-4Topic: RepentanceNotes:- Everything you have is a gift from God- Satan always makes things look worse than they are.- Unforgivable sin- We are saved by mercy and grace, not anything we do- We are commanded to repent, but He leads us to repentance- We can only repent by divine intervention- Faith (to believe the gospel) is a gift from God- Four kinds of repentance- Judas failed God, felt no hope- Suicide, depression- Falling out of love; Lord can restore love, not hopeless

2008-01-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 13th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Titus 3:1-7; Romans 2:1-4Topic: RepentanceNotes:- Everything you have is a gift from God- Satan always makes things look worse than they are.- Unforgivable sin- We are saved by mercy and grace, not anything we do - We are commanded to repent, but He leads us to repentance - We can only repent by divine intervention - Faith (to believe the gospel) is a gift from God - Four kinds of repentance - Judas failed God, felt no hope - Suicide, depression

2008-01-09-1900 Dr. George Voorhis talks this evening January 9th, 2008 in the 7:00 evening service. He answers questions from the congregation about the Bible and doctrine.Scripture Ref: variousTopic: QuestionsNotes: - Questions: Can the dead in Christ know what's happening on earth?- What is the difference between sin that leads to death/does not?- When was Satan cast out of heaven?- Calvinism

2008-01-06-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening January 6th, 2008 in the 6:30 service. Brenda Livingston and several other ladies do a presentation on the women's ministry of Central Church. Christina gives her testimony.Scripture Ref: Topic: Women's MinistryNotes: Women's Ministry- Testimonies: Chris Black, ChristinaPastor Livingston- We often hate, judge, condemn those Jesus died for- Story of prodigal son, Tom O'Boyle's son- God has a love that won't quit- Not one of us could stand without the blood of Jesus

2008-01-06-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 6th, 2008 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 20:19-23; 21:1-3; 16:19-20Topic: EnduranceNotes:- God never gave man the power to forgive, but to proclaim forgiveness- Forgiveness is first step in spiritual authority, I must know that I'm forgiven to be effective in helping others- Must operate in forgiveness, love people- Crippled man lowered into house to be healed/sins forgiven- 7 disciples quit, Christ's presence with them infrequent- Disciples upset at failing Jesus- "The Warrior Elite" book on navy seals training, ring bell to quit- Don't give up, don't quit, He will always be with you

2008-01-06-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 6th, 2008 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 20:19-23; 21:1-3; 16:19-20Topic: EnduranceNotes:- God never gave man the power to forgive, but to proclaim forgiveness- Forgiveness is first step in spiritual authority, I must know that I'm forgiven to be effective in helping others- Must operate in forgiveness, love people- Crippled man lowered into house to be healed/sins forgiven- 7 disciples quit, Christ's presence with them infrequent- Disciples upset at failing Jesus- "The Warrior Elite" book on navy seals training, ring bell to quit- Don't give up, don't quit, He will always be with you

2008-01-02-1900 Dr. George Voorhis talks this evening January 2nd, 2008 in the 7:00 evening service. He answers questions from the congregation about the Bible and doctrine.Scripture Ref: variousTopic: QuestionsNotes: - Education (Seminary etc.)- Question: What is the Church of God's teaching on eternal security?- Creeds: Apostle's, Nicene, Athanasian. Creeds changed over time.- Church of God Declaration of Faith- Calvinism- Methodist doctrine- Catholic doctrine- Baptist doctrine

2007-12-31-2300 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 31st, 2007 in a special 11:00 New Year's Eve service.Scripture Ref:1 Sam 14; Heb 13:6; Isa 40:29; 1 Pet 3:12; Jer 30:17; Mat 6:4; Psa 84:11; James 5:16; Psa 16:11; Psa 34:7; Josh 1:9; Prov 8:17; Phil 2:13Topic: Scripture for the New YearNotes: - Pastor reads scriptures for each section of the congregation

2007-12-30-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 30th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 4:17-19; 2:1Topic: AssuranceNotes: - We love people because we've seen them, but we do not see God.- He loved us before we loved Him, found me and saved me- Fear and torment: we focus on our failures, not on what He's done- He died so we could know that we have relationship with the Father- Growing up in fear "if I die today…"- God is long suffering, keeps us in His hand- We're torn between flesh and spirit- I will not pay penalty for sins but there are consequences- People fight daily; desire for alcohol, latent homosexual tendencies, vengeance, lust; there is no total sanctification in this life- You won't win every battle- How did I get here?- Parable of the pearl, worthless, unclean to the Jews, created out of pain- We must believe, accept, receive the love of Christ; not based on merit

2007-12-30-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 30th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 4:17-19; 2:1Topic: AssuranceNotes: - We love people because we've seen them, but we do not see God.- He loved us before we loved Him, found me and saved me- Fear and torment: we focus on our failures, not on what He's done- He died so we could know that we have relationship with the Father- Growing up in fear "if I die today…"- God is long suffering, keeps us in His hand- We're torn between flesh and spirit- I will not pay penalty for sins but there are consequences- People fight daily; desire for alcohol, latent homosexual tendencies, vengeance, lust; there is no total sanctification in this life- You won't win every battle- How did I get here?- Parable of the pearl, worthless, unclean to the Jews, created out of pain- We must believe, accept, receive the love of Christ; not based on merit

2007-12-24-1730 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 24th, 2007 in a special 5:30 candle lit Christmas Eve communion service.Scripture Ref:Topic: CommunionNotes:

2007-12-24-1600 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this evening December 24th, 2007 in a special 4:00 candle lit Christmas Eve communion service.Scripture Ref:Topic: CommunionNotes:

December 23rd, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 1:26-38Topic: PurposeNotes: - God has a plan already in motion- The Word became flesh- Everyone "highly favored? suffers affliction, failure, danger- You have to lose everything, decrease that He may increase- He made Himself of no reputation- We are put into situations to reach others in situations- When a woman gives birth, her body is never the same, just as we are never the same after coming through spiritual trials- In a marathon, the point is to finish- We deserve hell, death; we face death daily for Jesus. "I die daily."- Why am I here and they are there? Childhood friends in prison- He's done for us so that we can do for somebody else

2007-12-23-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 23rd, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 1:26-38Topic: PurposeNotes: - God has a plan already in motion- The Word became flesh- Everyone "highly favored? suffers affliction, failure, danger- You have to lose everything, decrease that He may increase- He made Himself of no reputation- We are put into situations to reach others in situations- When a woman gives birth, her body is never the same, just as we are never the same after coming through spiritual trials- In a marathon, the point is to finish- We deserve hell, death; we face death daily for Jesus. "I die daily."- Why am I here and they are there? Childhood friends in prison- He's done for us so that we can do for somebody else

2007-12-16-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening December 16th, 2007 in the 6:30 evening service about assurance of salvation.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 1:31Topic: AssuranceNotes: - Never thought my father/pastors struggled with things I did; felt spiritually inferior, isolated- Thought there was a level of spirituality where one doesn't struggle- It's wrong to feel guilty for missing church; going out of fear instead of love, obligation instead of privilege.- A generation was scarred by religious expectation, condemnation; scarred to think at any moment one might lose salvation- Take attention from what we can do and focus on what God has done- Jesus is interceding for us- Time only exists on earth. No time or waiting in heaven- Nothing can separate you from love of God; more than a conqueror

December 16th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 3:1-9; Romans 8; Psalm 119:8; Isaiah 53Topic: God the FatherNotes: - We'll never understand the love of God; when God feels, it is eternal, even the pain watching the crucifixion of His own Son.- He watched Jesus tortured that we might be called Sons of God- We are all exactly alike; no one reads or prays as they should- Point of salvation is that we have relationship with Jesus- We're in bondage when we feel closer/further because we 'do' enough- We cannot depend on our works; we feel unspiritual, unworthy- When saved, God puts new nature within; this nature does not sin- When we live in our old nature, we live defeated, but we will fall- Forget about you and worship Him

2007-12-16-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 16th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 3:1-9; Romans 8; Psalm 119:8; Isaiah 53Topic: God the FatherNotes: - We'll never understand the love of God; when God feels, it is eternal, even the pain watching the crucifixion of His own Son.- He watched Jesus tortured that we might be called Sons of God- We are all exactly alike; no one reads or prays as they should- Point of salvation is that we have relationship with Jesus- We're in bondage when we feel closer/further because we 'do' enough- We cannot depend on our works; we feel unspiritual, unworthy- When saved, God puts new nature within; this nature does not sin- When we live in our old nature, we live defeated, but we will fall- Forget about you and worship Him

2007-12-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 9th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:1-6; I Samuel 30:6; Hebrews 11:21; Psalm 119Topic: HopeNotes: - Everyone has an addiction- Every believer will endure trials and be grieved for a while- We have no strength except that which comes from the Lord- Those that G uses greatly, He wounds deeply- Everyone has the potential of creating great sin- God's culture - more important than ours: Teach me Your ways oh, Lord- Human nature - sin - it is in me- Your eyes always foucs on the things that can potentially destroy you- King David's sin with Bathsheba- Jacob's staff - used like a diary

2007-12-09-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 9th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Peter 1:1-6; I Samuel 30:6; Hebrews 11:21; Psalm 119Topic: HopeNotes: - Everyone has an addiction- Every believer will endure trials and be grieved for a while- We have no strength except that which comes from the Lord- Those that G uses greatly, He wounds deeply- Everyone has the potential of creating great sin- God's culture - more important than ours: Teach me Your ways oh, Lord- Human nature - sin - it is in me- Your eyes always foucs on the things that can potentially destroy you- King David's sin with Bathsheba- Jacob's staff - used like a diary

2007-12-02-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 2nd, 2007 in the 10:30 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

2007-12-02-0830 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