Central Church

2007-07-03-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Tuesday evening July 3rd, 2007. Scripture Ref: Exodus 19:4-6Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:

2007-07-01-1830 Sunday evening service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this evening. Scripture Ref: John 18:1-14Topic: HealingNotes:

2007-07-01-1030 Sunday morning 10:30 service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Romans 12:1-2Topic: EnduranceNotes:

2007-07-01-0830 Sunday morning 8:30 service. Dr. Robert Spence, president of Evangel University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Romans 12:1-2Topic: EnduranceNotes:

2007-06-27-1900 Traci Slusarski is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening June 27th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Psalm 133; Zechariah 14:16; I Corinthians 10:32Topic: The Jewish PeopleNotes:- Jewish people fear assimilation, losing their identity, heritage- Anti-Semitism- What it means to be Jewish: blood heritage, keeping of the Sabbath, feasts, circumcision- Differences between cultural Jews and orthodox- Tradition: education, kosher, circumcision, naming children- Sects of Judaism- Communicating without using offensive words, theological barriers, personal barriers

2007-06-24-1830 Greg Baker is the speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening June 24th, 2006Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 22Topic: CommunionNotes:- The original purpose of the Lord's Supper- The night the Lord was betrayed he'd celebrated Passover a night early- Communion is: rooted in history, a gift (Christ as the Passover lamb), a new covenant to His people (blood covenant), a proclamation that we belong to Christ- We're all unworthy; be faithful, recognize what God has given

2007-06-24-1030 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning June 24th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Thessalonians 4:11-5:2; II Thessalonians 2:8-12; Revelation 9Topic: End TimesNotes:- What will happen on earth after the church is gone?- Jesus is coming back; be about the Father's business- He will come as a thief in the night, takes only the precious things and leaves quietly- When the church goes, the Holy Spirit also goes, wicked is revealed- People are looking for signs and wonders- Satan will be released, people tormented, deceived, will reject truth- Hell is eternal fire

2007-06-24-0830 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning June 24th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Thessalonians 4:11-5:2; II Thessalonians 2:8-12; Revelation 9Topic: End TimesNotes:- What will happen on earth after the church is gone?- Jesus is coming back; be about the Father's business- He will come as a thief in the night, takes only the precious things and leaves quietly- When the church goes, the Holy Spirit also goes, wicked is revealed- People are looking for signs and wonders- Satan will be released, people tormented, deceived, will reject truth- Hell is eternal fire

2007-06-20-1900 Traci Slusarski is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening June 20th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Romans 11Topic: The Jewish PeopleNotes:- The importance of love- The persecuted Jews- The grafting into the olive tree- The paper clip project

2007-06-17-1830 Rabbi Sam Nadler is a guest speaker for Central Church of God this evening June 17th, 2007. Pastor Livingston speaks briefly.Scripture Ref: Psalm 122:6; Romans 10:1; 11:11; Acts 19; Zachariah 12:10; Isaiah 53Topic: PrayerNotes:• To the Jew first, but to the Jew only, God's concern is for everyone• Word of Messiah Ministries• It's not finding God's will, but following God's will• He uses a prepared witness• Pray for the peace of Jerusalem• The average Israeli doesn't believe peace will come• Those who pray also love, those who don't have lost their passion• No prayer, no perspective• Strategic goals of God• You can't give (pray for) what you don't have (peace)• Prayer will focus your faith in Jesus

2007-06-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 17th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 22:1-5; Revelation 1:6Topic: PraiseNotes:- Prayer for Israel Mission team (10:30)- God is Holy; Holy is an attribute we cannot fully comprehend- Praise God no matter the circumstances; praise is sign that you trust God, God is moved and will deliver you- Sometimes God will calm the storm; sometimes He's calms you- Praise brings the presence of God- Where would you be without the goodness of God?- He inhabits the praises of His people- Worship should be expressive; it is not meditation or study- We hold back for fear what people may think- David danced before the Lord, removed King's garments (not naked); wife shamed him- Depression; put on a garment of praise- He made us kings and priests: Jesus is king, priest and prophet- Satan confuses us when we stop praising

2007-06-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 17th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 22:1-5; Revelation 1:6Topic: PraiseNotes:- God is Holy; Holy is an attribute we cannot fully comprehend- Praise God no matter the circumstances; praise is sign that you trust God, God is moved and will deliver you- Sometimes God will calm the storm; sometimes He's calms you- Praise brings the presence of God- Where would you be without the goodness of God?- He inhabits the praises of His people- Worship should be expressive; it is not meditation or study- We hold back for fear what people may think- David danced before the Lord, removed King's garments (not naked); wife shamed him- Depression; put on a garment of praise- He made us kings and priests: Jesus is king, priest and prophet- Satan confuses us when we stop praising

2007-06-13-1900 Traci Slusarski is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening June 13th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Isaiah 62:1, 6; 42:16; 57:14; I Corinthians 12:12-27; II Timothy 3:14; Ezekiel 2, 3, 33; Romans 3:2-4; Deuteronomy 32:43Topic: The Jewish PeopleNotes:- It is essential that we pray for Israel; pray for the peace of Jerusalem- Each part of the body is important- Best way to identify with the Jewish people through food- Stories of opportunities where others did not minister to Traci: teacher, preacher, church people at Grady's (tracts, no tip)- We must witness to Jewish people- The Jewish think Christians are anti-Semites; see Bible as offensive- Why don't we see Jewish ness in the church?- Don't be rebellious (by not ministering to Jewish)- Israel is blind, therefore we are to lead them

2007-06-10-1830 Evan Albertyn is one of several speakers for Central on Sunday evening June 10th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Topic: Youth MissionsNotes:- Youth Choir (not on recording)- Graduation Recognition (not on recording)- Israel Teem: Evan Albertyn, Matthew Woody, Erin Craig- Big Bus Tour: Randy Johnson, Step Team (not recorded), Crash rhythm team

2007-06-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 10th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: James 5:7-12; Psalm 37:3-4Topic: EnduranceNotes:- Problems will come, but they will pass; God is faithful- Our focus should be Jesus' return; we get distracted- And it came to pass; God will give what is needed until it passes- Prayer allow us to see God at work- Nobody will get away with anything- When anger controls you, someone else is motivating you- Illustration of guitar frets; don't fret; cease from anger, forsake wrath- Faith during drought; maybe this is the day it will rain- Story of couple in church: friends stole $, let it go, keep spiritual condition in tact- The Lord is merciful and compassionate

2007-06-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 10th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: James 5:7-12; Psalm 37:3-4Topic: EnduranceNotes:- Problems will come, but they will pass; God is faithful- Our focus should be Jesus' return; we get distracted- And it came to pass; God will give what is needed until it passes- Prayer allow us to see God at work- Nobody will get away with anything- When anger controls you, someone else is motivating you- Illustration of guitar frets; don't fret; cease from anger, forsake wrath- Faith during drought; maybe this is the day it will rain- Story of couple in church: friends stole $, let it go, keep spiritual condition in tact- The Lord is merciful and compassionate

2007-06-06-1900 Traci Slusarski is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening June 6th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Romans 1:16; 9-11; I Corinthians 9:19-23; Deuteronomy 32:21; Isaiah 49:22; Acts 5Topic: The Jewish PeopleNotes:- Most Jewish people never hear pure gospel, don't read Bible, don't know God, and aren't waiting on a Messiah- Most common among Jewish are atheist agnostics- We need to study our Jewish roots to evangelize the Jewish people- Old King James-there are some differences between translations- We base our faith on the scriptures, not on what we've been taught- We must prepare to be able to witness: know culture, spirituality- God wants us to plant seeds, that is our faith- Spiritual Heroes: Moses, Paul, Jesus- Misconception that Jewish people will only repent after tribulation- 3 false teachings: replacement theology, two covenant theory, Jews have rejected their Messiah- Jewish people will identify because they've been oppressed- God will give you a love and compassion for Israel if you ask- Lies the enemy tells you to keep you from witnessing

2007-06-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 3rd, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 12:1-3; I Thessalonians 5:23; Ephesians 3:1; 4:1Topic: Holy LivingNotes: - to know God's will requires body, soul and spirit- Give it to Him every day; the living body tries to get away- People ask God to help do what they plan; backwards- We are to have no desires or ambitions except to know Him and make Him known- Your will, dreams, ambitions must die- Walking in obedience gives confidence when we pray, walk uprightly- We are sons of God but we are servants, warriors, prisoners- Don't blame Rome (people) for your hardships; in God's hand- This world is not my home- Church summer camp, snow cones: we have high moments but they don't last; we look forward to home

2007-06-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning June 3rd, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 12:1-3; I Thessalonians 5:23; Ephesians 3:1; 4:1Topic: Holy LivingNotes: - to know God's will requires body, soul and spirit- Give it to Him every day; the living body tries to get away- People ask God to help do what they plan; backwards- We are to have no desires or ambitions except to know Him and make Him known- Your will, dreams, ambitions must die- Walking in obedience gives confidence when we pray, walk uprightly- We are sons of God but we are servants, warriors, prisoners- Don't blame Rome (people) for your hardships; in God's hand- This world is not my home- Church summer camp, snow cones: we have high moments but they don't last; we look forward to home

2007-05-30-1900 Kenny Martin is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening May 30th, 2006. Scripture Ref: II Peter 1:3-10; 4:7; Romans 12:3; James 1:2-4; I Timothy 6:6; I Corinthians 13:13Topic: Holy LivingNotes:- Qualities to become effective and productive in our walk: faith, goodness, knowledge, self control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, love- God actively communicated and chose us- Be clear about our calling and election- Computers can be good; have brought much corruption into our homes- The only way to acquire maturity is through experience

2007-05-27-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening May 27th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about Forgiveness.Scripture Ref: Philippians 4:1-7Topic: ForgivenessNotes:- It is the Lord inside that can forgive others- We have spiritual victory when we forgive one another- We'll always have feelings, be sensitive; when someone does your child wrong; we are obligated to handle spiritually to defeat enemy- Christmas lights (one light makes others go out); my un-forgiveness will hurt my ministry, but not yours- Sometimes two people need help to work it out (counseling)- The devil is a terrorist, hides among the people- Pride keeps people apart- Don't go into business with your brother- Quickest way to scriptures: I'm sorry (be kind to one another)- You may still suffer, lose trust

2007-05-27-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 27th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Philippians 3:17-21; I Corinthians 1:17-18; Colossians 2:11-14Topic: The GospelNotes: - Memorial Day commemoration- Preaching in America today watered down to make people happy- Church wasn't designed to make people feel better- Church is to be where truth is spoken; people are to respond according to their own condition- Opposed to preaching that minimizes the cross- God's plan is a simple faith in the old rugged cross- Unless you cling to the cross, you are lost- Be eager for Jesus' return

2007-05-27-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 27th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Philippians 3:17-21; I Corinthians 1:17-18; Colossians 2:11-14Topic: The GospelNotes: - Memorial Day commemoration- Preaching in America today watered down to make people happy- Church wasn't designed to make people feel better- Church is to be where truth is spoken; people are to respond according to their own condition- Opposed to preaching that minimizes the cross- God's plan is a simple faith in the old rugged cross- Unless you cling to the cross, you are lost- Be eager for Jesus' return

2007-05-23-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening May 23rd, 2007. Scripture Ref:Topic: EvangelismNotes:- Review of Exodus, Baal, Babylon- Times of miraculous intervention point to Jesus- Redeems, reclaims, resurrects, reveals; God moves on His own behalf- Our nation turning pagan; time for a move of God- People naturalizing scripture, Christ as attempt to make pagan- Churches celebrate Mother Earth (Gaia), matriarchal, rejecting father- The world will align against Israel- Parallel between what God is doing in Jew and Gentile- We are to fulfill our obligation to Him- Parallel between Exodus and Revelation- Stones mark places of divine intervention- Embedded in your story is His story- Story of Doug and Barbara with woman in Applebee's

2007-05-20-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening May 20th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about Men's Struggle for Identity.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 5:25; Ephesians 6:4Topic: MenNotes:- clip from movie Glory (not on recording)- It's difficult for men to know who they are in Christ- Men emasculated; government, church, homes turned over to women- Men are called to be head over women as Christ is head over church- No shortcut to holy living; story of running (mouthful of grapes)- Warrior stories of Old Testament; David's mighty men- The soldier must go home, domestic responsibilities just as important- Husbands, love your wives, understand, study, be sensitive- Fathers, do not provoke your children; bring them up…- God doesn't force, he guides

2007-05-20-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 20th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: II Tim. 3:16; II Peter 1:19-21; Proverbs 30:5-6Topic: Word of GodNotes: - Scholars challenging the validity of scripture- Bible written by God through men- America founded on the Word of God; not flexible as the constitution- Jerry Fallwell's death- Political correctness, double standard- Border control, homosexuality, abortion, fornication

2007-05-20-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 20th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: II Tim. 3:16; II Peter 1:19-21; Proverbs 30:5-6Topic: Word of GodNotes: - Captain Lisa Yanity - Scholars challenging the validity of scripture- Bible written by God through men- America founded on the Word of God; not flexible as the constitution- Jerry Fallwell's death- Political correctness, double standard- Border control, homosexuality, abortion, fornication

2007-05-16-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening May 16th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Psalm 19; Psalm 32; Psalm 51Topic: PrayerNotes:

2007-05-13-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening May 13th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about trials in the lives of Christians.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11 & 12Topic: TrialNotes:- Jerold, who was saved, had been in prayer box for two years- Your labor in the Lord is not in vain- What you cannot escape from, you can endure through- You're victorious when you want His will, not your own- Our battle is against ourselves; we don't see God's ways- Asthma: if He wants to heal me He will; if not, I don't have to be healed to have a testimony.- Get the job done in spite of infirmity.

2007-05-13-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 13th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 1:18-31; John 9; Psa 51; Heb 11Topic: God's WaysNotes: - 30th anniversary of Central Church of God- God's ways are foolishness to man- God sought out the blind man to heal him

2007-05-13-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 13th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 1:18-31; John 9; Psa 51; Heb 11Topic: God's WaysNotes: - Mother's Day presentation to Sandra Livingston- 30th anniversary of Central Church of God- God's ways are foolishness to man- God sought out the blind man to heal him

2007-05-09-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening May 9th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Proverbs 11:12; 13:10; 16:5, 18; Jeremiah 13:15; Psalm 10:12, 17; 18:27; 25:9; 147:6; 86; 109Topic: PrayerNotes:- Story of crippled boy choosing puppy- We put more confidence in someone else's prayer other than our own- We need to pray because we are weak- Group of young people of purity, lacking carnality; not typical today- We should be profoundly different than the world- What is weakness to this world is virtue in the Kingdom of God- Your best prayers come when you're knocked off your feet, when you realize your weakness and need for God- Watch and pray that you do not enter into temptation- The hope is not in my character, but in His- Sincere: no wax to cover up flaws- Ask, Seek, Knock- Story of woman locking keys in car, praying, man helping

2007-05-06-1830 The Outreach Ministry does a presentation from Central Church of God this evening May 6th, 2007. Pastor Livingston speaks briefly.Scripture Ref: Topic: OutreachNotes:- Shannon Burton- Jackson Park- Lois Lodge- Foster Care- Videos and Testimonies

2007-05-06-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 6th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 4:7; Judges 6; Hebrews 11:32-34Topic: FaithNotes: - Standing before God vs. walking among men.- There is no spiritual plateau to which we arrive- The Angel of the Lord's appearing to Gideon- Mrs. Weatherby, a strong spiritual woman, was afraid of the dark- Abraham was called, chosen and assured, but lied to save himself- David pretended to be insane- Pastor in motorcycle bar lied to escape danger- You don't know what you'll do in circumstances- Valiance rises up in times of pressure- It is not your failure, but your faith that defines you- The Hall of Faith: we don't read of their failures, but their victories

2007-05-06-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning May 6th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 4:7; Judges 6; Hebrews 11:32-34Topic: FaithNotes: - Standing before God vs. walking among men.- There is no spiritual plateau to which we arrive- The Angel of the Lord's appearing to Gideon- Mrs. Weatherby, a strong spiritual woman, was afraid of the dark- Abraham was called, chosen and assured, but lied to save himself- David pretended to be insane- Pastor in motorcycle bar lied to escape danger- You don't know what you'll do in circumstances- Valiance rises up in times of pressure- It is not your failure, but your faith that defines you- The Hall of Faith: we don't read of their failures, but their victories

2007-05-02-1900 Loran Livingston is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening May 2nd, 2007. Scripture Ref: Judges 6; Judges 7:10Topic: FaithNotes:- Israel did evil and the Lord placed them in the had of Median- Israel cried out to God, he sent a prophet- The angel of the Lord (Jesus) appeared to Gideon- Gideon's questions: Where is God? Where are the miracles? How can I do this? Give me a sign.- Jews struggled to believe Jesus is God, we to believe He was a man- We have a fake concept of spirituality and faith- Abraham, a man of faith, at times pulled strings to make things happen- Never put faith in your faith, but in Jesus- God looks on the heart, does not accept our excuses- He equips who He calls. It doesn't matter how much or what sin

2007-04-29-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening April 29th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about unstable people.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-17; Hebrews 4:12-13Topic: Unstable PeopleNotes:- New Members (not on recording)- Youth testimonies France mission (not on download - available on CD)- Our tendency to read into scripture; we're just to read out of it- People are unstable, looking for different ideas, principles, etc.- Pentecost draws weird, unstable people looking to express themselves- Self proclaimed prophets living a fantasy- Spirit filled people are ready to comply- No church should be known by its emotional response to God- The soul is emotional, the spirit communicates with God- The Word is the sword that divides soul and spirit. Without knowing the Word, we will not know what is emotional or spiritual- Gentiles pretending to be Jewish; Jerusalem Syndrome

2007-04-29-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 29th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 5:1; I John 4:7-11; I John 3:9;I John 5:13; Revelation 2:20-23; I Corinthians 5:1-13Topic: AssuranceNotes: - Story of woman who came after sermon saying "am I saved?"- We can live with the assurance of salvation- 3 proofs of salvation: inward, outgoing, and outward- We will always wrestle with sin; condemnation is a feeling- When saved the old nature is not removed, but we now have a choice- Inner conflict is a sign that a holy work is going on; Jesus inside of you- Sin is not a disease, but a condition: rebellion against God- Sin will not be destroyed; must be forgiven- We cannot justify sinful living- Church at Thyatira; the spirit of Jezebel teaches another gospel

2007-04-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 29th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I John 5:1; I John 4:7-11; I John 3:9;I John 5:13; Revelation 2:20-23; I Corinthians 5:1-13Topic: AssuranceNotes: - Prayer for mission team to West Bank- Story of woman who came after sermon saying "am I saved?"- We can live with the assurance of salvation- 3 proofs of salvation: inward, outgoing, and outward- We will always wrestle with sin; condemnation is a feeling- When saved the old nature is not removed, but we now have a choice- Inner conflict is a sign that a holy work is going on; Jesus inside of you- Sin is not a disease, but a condition: rebellion against God- Sin will not be destroyed; must be forgiven- We cannot justify sinful living- Church at Thyatira; the spirit of Jezebel teaches another gospel

2007-04-25-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening April 25th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Joshua 4:6Topic: EvangelismNotes:- Foundation stones, cornerstone, piles of stones as memorial- Serving God brings blessing which passes to children; we must tell our children the story or they won't understand the blessing- Un-scribed stones: 12 stones representing sons of Jacob- Inscribed stones: 10 commandments, message from God- I must tell of all that God does for me- Geode-ugly on the outside but extraordinarily beautiful on the inside- High priestly garment-stones- Doug & Barbara tell stories of early days in ministry and God's faithfulness- Roots, we must tell our children who they are

2007-04-22-1830 David Niemeyer, Mike Canady, Tom York, Greg Faulkner and Larry Brown are guest speakers this evening. They speak about the Jail and Prison Ministry outreach from Central Church of God this evening April 22th, 2007. Pastor Livingston speaks briefly.Scripture Ref: John 4:32-35; 2Cor 2:14; Psa 86:15; Luk 19:41; Joh 10:9; Rom 1:16; Mat 28:14Topic: OutreachNotes:

2007-04-22-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 22nd, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 1:17-25; II Tim 1:12; Gal 2:20; John 14:25-26Topic: SalvationNotes: - When Jimmy Carter ran for President he said he'd been "born again," a then uncommon term, though used by Jesus- Male has corruptible seed; God's seed (the Word) mixes with faith to bring spiritual conception from incorruptible seed, eternal life- A miraculous and supernatural encounter with Jesus changes us- American Christianity: people try to learn salvation (principles, keys)- Story of woman who came by house on a Saturday, was saved- Discipleship starts after you are born into the kingdom- Some people trying to live like Christians but haven't met Jesus- Imas' accusers just as corrupt- Called to be the vessels God works through, glove on God's hand- Holy Spirit came to teach Jesus and enable us to follow- As young evangelist: Spirit directed different sermon, saved "meanest man in town."- Saved people can get along (marriage in trouble?)- God will prune this church; we need to be working for Him

2007-04-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 22nd, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 1:17-25; II Tim 1:12; Gal 2:20; John 14:25-26Topic: SalvationNotes: - When Jimmy Carter ran for President he said he'd been "born again," a then uncommon term, though used by Jesus- Male has corruptible seed; God's seed (the Word) mixes with faith to bring spiritual conception from incorruptible seed, eternal life- A miraculous and supernatural encounter with Jesus changes us- American Christianity: people try to learn salvation (principles, keys)- Story of woman who came by house on a Saturday, was saved- Discipleship starts after you are born into the kingdom- Some people trying to live like Christians but haven't met Jesus- Imas' accusers just as corrupt- Called to be the vessels God works through, glove on God's hand- Holy Spirit came to teach Jesus and enable us to follow- As young evangelist: Spirit directed different sermon, saved "meanest man in town."- Saved people can get along (marriage in trouble?)- God will prune this church; we need to be working for Him

2007-04-18-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening April 18th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Zech 4:6; Isa 40:31; Deu 8; Luke 10:20; Gal 5:1; John 9:25Topic: EvangelismNotes:- When we tell the story, past and present are brought together- Historical references to the exodus; their story is our story- Prosperity causes amnesia; the first generation radically changed, the second grateful, third and fourth blessed, fifth goes back- God's reminder to Israel where they came from- It's not enough to remember God's blessings; we need to remember the bondage (slave memory)- Never stop being grateful for your salvation; the slave story is the most effective evangelism, the show of personal gratitude- Without your slave memory, you will go back- We want to fit into this world but be set apart for the Kingdom- "Our Town," lack of personal attention, relationships- We know who we are by remembering where we come from- It's not what you've done, but what sin you had potential to do- Business man's conversion, girl's healing, letter from Max Lucado

2007-04-15-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening April 15th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about evangelism.Scripture Ref: Topic: EvangelismNotes:- Brother Bulos, evangelist from Lebanon- Most of the world has not heard about Jesus- Christians/Americans are seen as oppressors; the rest of the world does not understand why we care about them- We must reach out with love an d commitment- God gave America resources and strength so that we could carry the gospel around the world- We have to think spiritually, not as Americans/Westerners- They need the gospel

2007-04-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 15th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 15:20-28, 51-52; Acts 7; John 16:5-14, 3:36; Lev. 23; Romans 2:3; Hebrews 2:1-3; Luke 21:36; I Thessalonians 5:1-3Topic: JudgementNotes: - There will be an end to society as we know it, the rule of men- Our faith is a Jewish faith- Parallel of the 7 Jewish feasts: Passover, unleavened bread, first fruits, Pentecost, trumpets, atonement, tabernacle- Jesus taught 40 days after resurrection before ascension- Law came by Moses, truth and grace by Jesus- 2000 years we've been in summer, the season of harvest, then will come feast of trumpets (rapture of the church)- the concept of rapture is in scripture; to escape, flee, travel to safety- Past hurricane, tsunami, Katrina; said by some to be judgement of God, others deny God's wrath- If you're a sinner, your greatest fear should be God who is your enemy- Serving the Lord requires heart, soul and mind to pursue the Lord- Mark Harris of First Baptist told of Jewish man who said if we'd stop preaching and just live for Jesus, we'd have greater impact and could all get along; but we must preach Jesus

2007-04-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 15th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 15:20-28, 51-52; Acts 7; John 16:5-14, 3:36; Lev. 23; Romans 2:3; Hebrews 2:1-3; Luke 21:36; I Thessalonians 5:1-3Topic: JudgementNotes: - There will be an end to society as we know it, the rule of men- Our faith is a Jewish faith- Parallel of the 7 Jewish feasts: Passover, unleavened bread, first fruits, Pentecost, trumpets, atonement, tabernacle- Jesus taught 40 days after resurrection before ascension- Law came by Moses, truth and grace by Jesus- 2000 years we've been in summer, the season of harvest, then will come feast of trumpets (rapture of the church)- the concept of rapture is in scripture; to escape, flee, travel to safety- Past hurricane, tsunami, Katrina; said by some to be judgement of God, others deny God's wrath- If you're a sinner, your greatest fear should be God who is your enemy- Serving the Lord requires heart, soul and mind to pursue the Lord- Mark Harris of First Baptist told of Jewish man who said if we'd stop preaching and just live for Jesus, we'd have greater impact and could all get along; but we must preach Jesus

2007-04-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 8th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 15:20-24; John 5:28-29Topic: ResurrectionNotes: - If we don't preach the resurrection of Jesus, we aren't His church- CM Police officers murdered; cops are servants of the Lord- Dan White recognized for 65 yrs service through music- Jesus spoke of hope and of the end; Paul's writings for us- Neither Jesus nor Paul apologized for their teachings- We'll all be resurrected; 1st for the just, 2nd for the unjust- First fruit given to God, a sign of harvest to come; Jesus was first fruits of those who died; the harvest to come is the resurrection of the just- The resurrection message is mere tradition for many, a social obligation to attend church on Easter- Local preacher began with apology for His faith as not to offend- Political leader won't attend Central for fear of affect on his career- Satan wants us to gather under guise of unity, to put aside differences; Christians seen as narrow minded, exclusive- Short period of peace to come to earth by the antichrist- Christians in foreign countries know the cost of proclaiming Christ; persecution will come to us- Hebrew tradition of folded or crumpled napkin; linen napkin folded and set aside in grave shows Jesus never to return to grave

2007-04-11-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening April 11th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Psalm 30; Psalm 40Topic: EvangelismNotes:- Our culture is disputing the fact that there is a God- Man doesn�t realize how far he's fallen; God is restraining judgement- Tower of Babel: establishment of cult, separation into dialects- God moves and intervenes and uses His people to tell His story- We are aligned with God�s chosen people (Israel) to tell His story- Man in prison remembering hymns, overcoming enemy- Pagan tribe requested missionary family to live among them; remembered previous family they�d poisoned- Someone is watching for your reaction to tragedy, a testimony to them- Narrow personal salvation (existentialist view), what�s in it for me, disconnected from larger message- We are a branch connected to the vine, revolutionaries in the story- Jesus proved power over nature, healing, insight, over resources; message of miracles: Jesus is Lord over all- People want His riches without His rule; blessing without boundaries- Napoleon defeated and exiled: "Jesus founded His empire on Love."

2007-04-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 8th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Corinthians 15:20-24; John 5:28-29Topic: ResurrectionNotes: - If we don't preach the resurrection of Jesus, we aren't His church- CM Police officers murdered; cops are servants of the Lord- Dan White recognized for 65 yrs service through music- Jesus spoke of hope and of the end; Paul's writings for us- Neither Jesus nor Paul apologized for their teachings- We'll all be resurrected; 1st for the just, 2nd for the unjust- First fruit given to God, a sign of harvest to come; Jesus was first fruits of those who died; the harvest to come is the resurrection of the just- The resurrection message is mere tradition for many, a social obligation to attend church on Easter- Local preacher began with apology for His faith as not to offend- Political leader won't attend Central for fear of affect on his career- Satan wants us to gather under guise of unity, to put aside differences; Christians seen as narrow minded, exclusive- Short period of peace to come to earth by the antichrist- Christians in foreign countries know the cost of proclaiming Christ; persecution will come to us- Hebrew tradition of folded or crumpled napkin; linen napkin folded and set aside in grave shows Jesus never to return to grave