Central Church

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

2007-04-08-0700 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 8th, 2007 in a special 7:00 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

2007-04-04-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening April 4th, 2007. Scripture Ref: I Kings; Daniel 2:4-7:28Topic: Baal in AmericaNotes:- Second season of miraculous intervention: Baalism as state religion- Pagan beliefs begin to assimilate into dominate culture; dominate faith evolves into hybrid faith and beliefs are substituted- Begins with cultural accommodation and ethnic sensitivity- Theistic evolution, evolution recast into scientific notion- We see miracles as unnatural, assuming nature is in charge; miracles are when God acts differently than the His usual life sustaining ways- Baalism is ancient naturalism-mother nature as god- Examples of Baal literature; violence/sexuality, male hatred- Introduction of Baalism without blatant idol worship- In paganism you fashion your own god, tolerance, diversity- Daniel: vision of Nebuchadnezzar: the dominant empires of history- Nebuchadnezzar's conversion; Balthazar's destruction

2007-04-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 1st, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Rom. 1:16; Rom. 10:13-15; Rom. 11; Isaiah 53Topic: God's ChosenNotes: - After the flood, God began a new spiritual race- One is not a Jew only by blood, but by faith as Abraham- Gentiles are given the opportunity to be grafted into the olive tree- All who believe are children of Abraham- Many in Israel have not heard the truth about Jesus- There is revival in Israel among Jews and Arabs- Rabbinical Judaism says that belief in Jesus is to abandon Judaism- Christians have tried to convert Jews, asking them to abandon Judaism- Replacement theology: the church has taken Israel's place- Conversations with security man at hotel in Israel- History of Christianity (Catholic), persecution of Jews- We need to provide resources to those who can bring Jews to the faith- The Temple could go up in a matter of weeks, worship restored- Give out of poverty; He'll bless the motive and multiply the gift

2007-04-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning April 1st, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Rom. 1:16; Rom. 10:13-15; Rom. 11; Isaiah 53Topic: God's ChosenNotes: - After the flood, God began a new spiritual race- One is not a Jew only by blood, but by faith as Abraham- Gentiles are given the opportunity to be grafted into the olive tree- All who believe are children of Abraham- Many in Israel have not heard the truth about Jesus- There is revival in Israel among Jews and Arabs- Rabbinical Judaism says that belief in Jesus is to abandon Judaism- Christians have tried to convert Jews, asking them to abandon Judaism- Replacement theology: the church has taken Israel's place- Conversations with security man at hotel in Israel- History of Christianity (Catholic), persecution of Jews- We need to provide resources to those who can bring Jews to the faith- The Temple could go up in a matter of weeks, worship restored- Give out of poverty; He'll bless the motive and multiply the gift

2007-03-28-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening March 28th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Topic: Plagues, The ExodusNotes:- 3 Seasons of concentrated miracles: season of exodus, period of divided kingdom, period of exile; brought redemption, renewal…- God revealed Himself to the nations, exposing paganism- We now qualify for a similar move of God- Some explain plagues scientifically; each plague associated with an Egyptian deity- America's values are the same as Egypt in that day- Magicians replicated plagues; today clairvoyants, soothsayers seen no differently than holy men; God moves in such a way that distinguishes- 3 sets of plagues: 1-3 set Holy Men apart; 4-6 His people protected; 7-9 contrast the Lord and everyone else- When people begin crying out to God, as Israel did, He begins working- America founded in faith; attitudes have shifted, Pilgrims as aggressors- We must tell His story

2007-03-25-1830 Jason York, Central's youth pastor speaks briefly this evening March 18th, 2007 and several people share their testimonies.Scripture Ref: Lamentations 3:21-29Topic: TestimoniesNotes:- Introduction youth mission team to France- Testimonies: Alex Trevino, Michael McLamb, Tracy ArmstrongJason York talks about the Youth Ministry at Central

2007-03-25-1030 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning March 25th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 1:28-32; Isaiah 6Topic: SinNotes:- You won't always measure up, but don't lower your standards- What are you still doing that looks like a reprobate?- People say they just can't change; may be right- Jesus was beaten/tortured but never fought back; we must be humble for people to see Jesus; don't be ashamed- God has made Himself to every man- People reinterpret scripture to change what God said- Love the sinner but hate sin with a passion.

2007-03-25-0830 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning March 25th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 1:28-32; Isaiah 6Topic: SinNotes:- You won't always measure up, but don't lower your standards- What are you still doing that looks like a reprobate?- People say they just can't change; may be right- Jesus was beaten/tortured but never fought back; we must be humble for people to see Jesus; don't be ashamed- God has made Himself to every man- People reinterpret scripture to change what God said- Love the sinner but hate sin with a passion.

2007-03-21-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening March 21st, 2007. Scripture Ref: Exodus; Number; I Corinthians 10Topic: PaganismNotes:- The Lord's purpose in 12 plagues was to reveal Himself- 3 clusters of miracles concerning Israel- Paganism-value system involving moral/spiritual ideals that threaten biblical community; idols merely a symbol- Paganism reinvents itself in every culture as to not be recognized; sacrifice of children, devaluation of family, sensual/spiritual merging- Neo paganism-revival & reconstruction of ancient nature religion; humanity harmonizes with nature; believe Christians demonized Pan- Prevailing belief: all faith rooted in animism, ancient nature faith practices and tribal religion; absolute religion (Christianity) is a perversion by cultural and social adaptation

2007-03-18-1830 Dennis Livingston leads a praise and worship service this evening March 18th, 2007 while Pastor Loran Livingston is away in Jerusalem.Scripture Ref: James 5:7-8; Isaiah 49:13-15; Psalms 121; II Timothy 4; Judges 10:6-7Topic: TestimoniesNotes:- Connie testifies what God has done for her and her family- Elder Kenny Martin testifies- Dennis Livingston promises that he "will not preach" and then delivers a short message on the many names of God from the Bible.

2007-03-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 18th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Acts 10:1-6; Isaiah 58; Luke 6:38Topic: GivingNotes: - Story of depression in 1991, obeyed Lord to give alms, was healed - God created us to thrive, we struggle to survive - When I give, I am imitating God (when I forgive, pray) - When I act as God, darkness must leave my life; joy, healing - When we exercise endorphins produced; optimism, joy - Give when God move you to or you'll talk yourself out of it - Give and it will be given to you - I own nothing; bondage when you keep what someone else needs - Giving is not a debt we owe but seed we sow

2007-03-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 18th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Acts 10:1-6; Isaiah 58; Luke 6:38Topic: GivingNotes: - Story of depression in 1991, obeyed Lord to give alms, was healed- God created us to thrive, we struggle to survive- When I give, I am imitating God (when I forgive, pray)- When I act as God, darkness must leave my life; joy, healing- When we exercise endorphins produced; optimism, joy- Give when God move you to or you'll talk yourself out of it- Give and it will be given to you- I own nothing; bondage when you keep what someone else needs- Giving is not a debt we owe but seed we sow

2007-03-14-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening March 14th, 2007. Scripture Ref: II Samuel 18:14-27Topic: EvangelismNotes:- Biblical History is God revealing Himself; honor Him, He'll honor you- Evangelism is as simple as telling your story- Salvation an ongoing process; give God credit for His mercy, blessings- Brooklyn Tab story of Danny Valesco; Muslim waiters in Indonesia- We are saints who sin; our nature is changed to struggle against sin- American Christianity is private but we're in a war zone- Give God glory when breakthrough occurs; your life's a storyboard- An idol is a visible symbol of how a culture functions- Israel called out of Egypt (idolatrous) into Wilderness to detox society- Paul in Ephesus challenged worldview; society's economic system violates simple principles of Jesus, Church buys in, loses credibility- Jesus didn't just teach morality, but called for a revolutionary lifestyle- My story is every story of God's grace/redemption throughout history- Israel chosen by God, placed strategically, always called to this land- Gospel connects reality at place of happening with place of hearing- 1812 flagman relays message "Wellington Defeated the French?- Story of God saving Christian man from falling to prostitute

2007-03-11-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening March 11th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about weariness.Scripture Ref: Topic: WearinessNotes:- Baby dedication (omitted from MP3)- Prayer for Pastor Livingston- Prayer, praise and worship (omitted from MP3)

2007-03-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 11th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Jude 3-4; Acts 2:36-39; Proverbs 3:9-10; Mark 16:16; Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:36; Acts 16:30-33; I Peter 3:18-21; Malachi 3:9-10; Matt. 6:21Topic: Trust, Baptism, TithingNotes: - Erosion of the faith from false teaching and pure Christian apathy- Less commitment to faith of scriptures, convenience, enjoyment, preachers entertain, people become spectators; give to get- Trust Him in good and bad times- Obey Him, repent and be baptized: Baptism is foundational, Jesus set the example in baptism, prayer, forgiveness, Servanthood, etc.- Story of Ethiopian Eunuch, urgency to be baptized.- Baptism has been reduced to sprinkling rather than emersion- Infant baptism, idea that baptism = salvation- Tithing: God wants me, BRING, inconvenience, obedience- God doesn't promise we'll all be rich, but our needs will be met- God looking for people who pour themselves into ministry- You take interest in what you invest in

2007-03-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 11th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Jude 3-4; Acts 2:36-39; Proverbs 3:9-10; Mark 16:16; Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:36; Acts 16:30-33; I Peter 3:18-21; Malachi 3:9-10; Matt. 6:21Topic: Trust, Baptism, TithingNotes: - Erosion of the faith from false teaching and pure Christian apathy- Less commitment to faith of scriptures, convenience, enjoyment, preachers entertain, people become spectators; give to get- Trust Him in good and bad times- Obey Him, repent and be baptized: Baptism is foundational, Jesus set the example in baptism, prayer, forgiveness, Servanthood, etc.- Story of Ethiopian Eunuch, urgency to be baptized.- Baptism has been reduced to sprinkling rather than emersion- Infant baptism, idea that baptism = salvation- Tithing: God wants me, BRING, inconvenience, obedience- God doesn't promise we'll all be rich, but our needs will be met- God looking for people who pour themselves into ministry- You take interest in what you invest in

2007-03-07-1900 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 7th, 2007. Steve has recently joined the staff of Central Church of God.Scripture Ref: Luke 22; John 13Topic: ServanthoodNotes:- At Last Supper disciples' conversation of who would be the greatest- Jesus sent disciples to find water and prepare for Passover meal- Greatness is not each gift on higher shelf, but stoop down for next gift- The Son of Man came to serve, not to be served- He loved to the very end, challenges us to do the same- Washing of disciples feet- Pay your debts as they are owed- Story of visit to Michael in hospital; man with HIV, lead to salvation- We need to get out there where Jesus is, where people are in need- We step over basin (water) for convenience, time, etc.- We need to reach not only to the poor/down and out, but the rich

2007-03-04-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening March 4th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about being ready for the rapture.Scripture Ref: I Thessalonians 4; John 14:1-3Topic: Be ReadyNotes:- Telephone call that family member died; we're all just one electrical spark away from eternity- At any moment Jesus could appear in the clouds to call saints home- Jesus did not teach on rapture; revealed to Paul after his conversion- End times overview: rapture, tribulation, antichrist, dome of the rock; Islam objective to destroy Israel, one world religion- Our concern needs to be Jesus calling us home- I have nothing to glory in (accomplishments)- God chooses the weak and lost to do great things for His glory

2007-03-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 4th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Genesis 1:1-3; John 1:1-9; John 8:12Topic: FearNotes:- God is the only eternal being, complete in Himself- Everything made by God, through Jesus, out of nothing- God made heavens and earth (space and matter), hovered over the deep- Man was created with no needs/wants, no shame or worry- After Adam's sin, he lived long and saw the death, sickness, pain, childbearing of many, knowing he was responsible- Woman caught in adultery, Jesus' mercy, light shown in darkness - Every man a unique creation of God- People fear being caught, that they have been caught, or that no one even cares- Story of 8 yr. old daughter's note, running away but in the house- We all have past that we fear others finding out- He chooses sinful, scared people so He can show light in darkness

2007-03-04-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning March 4th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Genesis 1:1-3; John 1:1-9; John 8:12Topic: FearNotes:- God is the only eternal being, complete in Himself- Everything made by God, through Jesus, out of nothing- God made heavens and earth (space and matter), hovered over the deep- Man was created with no needs/wants, no shame or worry- After Adam's sin, he lived long and saw the death, sickness, pain, childbearing of many, knowing he was responsible- Woman caught in adultery, Jesus' mercy, light shown in darkness - Every man a unique creation of God- People fear being caught, that they have been caught, or that no one even cares- Story of 8 yr. old daughter's note, running away but in the house- We all have past that we fear others finding out- He chooses sinful, scared people so He can show light in darkness

2007-02-28-1900 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 February 28th, 2007. Steve has recently joined the staff of Central Church of God.Scripture Ref: Genesis 1:31; John 1:14;Luke 22; John 3:16-19; I Peter 3:15; I Thes. 1:5-8Topic: WitnessingNotes:- While we were sinners, Christ died for us; perfect model of how we should live, to sacrifice our lives for someone else- People assume the role of the judge: Jonah, James and John in Samaria- Story of man in mall, man at Disney; misrepresenting Christ, no love- We preach the gospel with words, but often not with our life- Others blend into the world: Peter denied Jesus- Man at General Assembly upset that world was getting into the church- Ministering to waitress during week of conference; there is never a time to rest from witnessing- When we find people in crisis we need pause our lives to love them- Ministering in Harley bar- John Grisham novels sold by word of mouth

2007-02-25-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening February 25th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about love.Scripture Ref: Romans 13:8-10; I John 4:7-12Topic: Men (Love)Notes:- Women gather for prayer, ministry, fellowship, but the men suffer- Men don't know how to love, stigma, we distance ourselves- When men gather, they feel they must always talk spiritual, sometimes just need to be guys together (guns, motorcycles, fishing, hunting…)- Love your neighbor, enemy, each other- The church will not flourish until men learn to love one another- Men need to hold each other up in times of weakness

2007-02-25-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 25th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Isaiah 55:6-11; I Corinth. 13:8-13; Gen. 2:9; Psalm 115:1-8; Mark 16; John 5:39-40Topic: FaithNotes:- God's kindness and love is greater than any we've known- Man's fist sin was choosing from tree of knowledge rather than life- Baby faith is about me, a feeling or answer; mature faith about trust- Your faith should always be stretched, never comfortable- We look at God from whatever perspective package we've been given: American, Calvinistic, Armenian, Baptist, Pentecostal, word of faith- You will align yourself with whatever view of God you've created- We make graven images that we can understand, feel in control- Divine healing, some died in faith- The church is sustained by Holy Spirit, not the Bible- Our knowledge is limited, but we're growing in knowledge and grace

2007-02-25-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 25th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Isaiah 55:6-11; I Corinth. 13:8-13; Gen. 2:9; Psalm 115:1-8; Mark 16; John 5:39-40Topic: FaithNotes:- God's kindness and love is greater than any we've known- Man's fist sin was choosing from tree of knowledge rather than life- Baby faith is about me, a feeling or answer; mature faith about trust- Your faith should always be stretched, never comfortable- We look at God from whatever perspective package we've been given: American, Calvinistic, Armenian, Baptist, Pentecostal, word of faith- You will align yourself with whatever view of God you've created- We make graven images that we can understand, feel in control- Divine healing, some died in faith- The church is sustained by Holy Spirit, not the Bible- Our knowledge is limited, but we're growing in knowledge and grace

2007-02-21-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening February 21st, 2007. Scripture Ref: James 4:1-3; John 16:33; Hebrews 11:6Topic: PeaceNotes:- Interpersonal conflict results from intrapersonal conflict- People who aren't at peace with themselves war with others- Repentance, restitution, peace of God- "I have conquered the world" in the middle of tribulation- People war to get what they want- Without faith it is impossible to please God; seek Him- The enemy will attack your faith in the character of God- 3 positions of prayer: "You love me…" must be the 1st position- 3 control points: Prayer, Giving, Fasting- The reward is bigger than the answer- We are placed in situations to show the world the peace of God

2007-02-18-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston has a special guest this evening February 18th, 2007 in the 6:30 service. He introduces Dr. Mark Mogul. Mark, a Messianic Jew, gives his testimony of how he came to know Jesus Christ as his Messiah.Scripture Ref: Topic: TestimonyNotes:- Pediatric Oncologist, Converted Jew- Suffered much persecution in life, judgmental Christians- Cousin was a survivor of the holocaust- Joined Steve Plunkett in a men's group; discovered non-judgmental Christians- Religion divides, Jesus unites- Story of things 4 yr. old son said about Jesus- Story of 5 yr. old patient visited by Jesus, 5 yr. old boy named Salvador

2007-02-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 18th, 2007 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Philippians 3:12-14; Luke 24:46-47; Luke 18:9; Luke 9:62; Colossians 2:13 Topic: Regret Notes: - There are always opportunities to feel guilty, regret - This body is a tomb, a casket but contains resurrection life - This body is a constant reminder of all our sin - The closer I get to God, the more I see how vile I was - We're called to repentance, not regret - There is no repentance without forgiveness - We hear testimony of people's complete deliverance from desire for the world and sin, but we always struggle - Power of sin broken, but influence remains; keep flesh crucified - Parable of those who trusted themselves to remain righteous - When you start keeping all your rules, you despise those who don't - They'll know we are His disciples because we love one another - The kingdom of God is now and tomorrow, not yesterday

2007-02-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 18th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Philippians 3:12-14; Luke 24:46-47; Luke 18:9; Luke 9:62; Colossians 2:13Topic: RegretNotes:- There are always opportunities to feel guilty, regret- This body is a tomb, a casket but contains resurrection life- This body is a constant reminder of all our sin- The closer I get to God, the more I see how vile I was- We're called to repentance, not regret- There is no repentance without forgiveness- We hear testimony of people's complete deliverance from desire for the world and sin, but we always struggle- Power of sin broken, but influence remains; keep flesh crucified- Parable of those who trusted themselves to remain righteous- When you start keeping all your rules, you despise those who don't- They'll know we are His disciples because we love one another- The kingdom of God is now and tomorrow, not yesterday