Central Church

2007-02-14-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening February 14th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Jeremiah 2Topic: HolinessNotes:- Australia, New Zealand, Presidential Prayer Breakfast- Legalism is the view that what Christ did isn�t enough, the need to work for salvation- We ask "What is permitted?" "What is prohibited?"- We should be asking "How close can I get to Him?"- What would you give up for love?- Clean -up of crime in NYC- People who break little laws will break big laws

2007-02-11-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening February 11th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about fear.Scripture Ref: Matthew 28:9-20Topic: FearNotes:- Scripture quoted by Anna & Elana- Jesus after resurrection: Rejoice, Do not be afraid, Go tell my brethren,- When you're born again, you receive spirit of Jesus, no fear- Who's report will you believe?- God wants his children to be certain where they stand with Him- Why do people stay out of church when things get difficult?- Fear gets between you and God; insulated with fear

2007-02-11-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 11th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 5:14-2Topic: EqualityNotes:- Great revival happening all over the world, media blind to the truth- When we're saved our thinking must change to see by the spirit- We think politically, racially, nationalistically, religiously- People are doing God's work in very different ways than we are- It is not docrine/dogma that draws people, but the love of God- War, immigration, Anna Nicole Smith- Everyone goes through stormy times, it's all relative- The issue is sin, not politics, government, money, race�- Sin is self-centeredness- Sea of Galilee (water flows out) vs. Dead Sea (no flow out); God gives to us, we must give to others

2007-02-11-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 11th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 5:14-2Topic: EqualityNotes:- Great revival happening all over the world, media blind to the truth- When we're saved our thinking must change to see by the spirit- We think politically, racially, nationalistically, religiously- People are doing God's work in very different ways than we are- It is not docrine/dogma that draws people, but the love of God- War, immigration, Anna Nicole Smith- Everyone goes through stormy times, it's all relative- The issue is sin, not politics, government, money, race…- Sin is self-centeredness- Sea of Galilee (water flows out) vs. Dead Sea (no flow out); God gives to us, we must give to others

2007-02-07-1900 David Niemeyer is the speaker for Wednesday evening February 7th, 2007.Scripture ref: Acts 26:28-29; Acts 6:8; Acts 7:51; Acts 9Topic: Transformed LifeNotes:- There is nothing like the real thing (God made); snow, milk, eggs, etc.- Are you living an almost life; nothing like a transformed life- Ministering to a man in Home Depot- (recap of previous Wednesdays)- Artificial faith-can do what I want to\- We must examine ourselves; do I resist the Holy Spirit or the sin?- Stephen was faithful, stoned (Altogether); Paul (Almost)

2007-02-04-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening February 4th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about healing. Also a couple of interesting testimonies. Scripture Ref: James 5:13-20Topic: HealingNotes:- Elizabeth Durham testimony- Lois Wooden talks about womens retreat- Pastor's story of Amy's healing as a child, deformed hip - Anointing with oil and prayer for healing

2007-02-04-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 4th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matt. 27:45-46; Isaiah 45:7; I Kings 8:12; Psalms 139:11-12; Luke 23:26Topic: DarknessNotes:- When Jesus was crucified there was 3 hours of total darkness- Passover, people didn't see that Jesus was the lamb offered- Both thieves railing at Jesus, darkness touched one- God speaks in the darkness, gets your attention- God spoke to Jonah in the darkness of the whale's belly- Saul, Pharaoh's butler- A candle looks brightest in total darkness- Darkness is meant to reveal Him, not destroy you- He does everything of His own will- Simon carried Jesus' cross; sometimes we must carry other's burdens

2007-02-04-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning February 4th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matt. 27:45-46; Isaiah 45:7; I Kings 8:12; Psalms 139:11-12; Luke 23:26Topic: DarknessNotes:- When Jesus was crucified there was 3 hours of total darkness- Passover, people didn't see that Jesus was the lamb offered- Both thieves railing at Jesus, darkness touched one- God speaks in the darkness, gets your attention- God spoke to Jonah in the darkness of the whale's belly- Saul, Pharaoh's butler- A candle looks brightest in total darkness- Darkness is meant to reveal Him, not destroy you- He does everything of His own will- Simon carried Jesus' cross; sometimes we must carry other's burdens

2007-01-31-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 31st, 2007. Scripture Ref: Topic: GraceNotes:- the cross is about the shocking grace of God- in the garden when they ate the fruit they did not immediately die, God deflected immediate judgement- Crucifixion is about the wrath of God, His judgement on man- The problem with sin is that it means rejecting God- We want to tame God, to make His punishment less severe

2007-01-28-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening January 28th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about giving.Scripture Ref: Ecclesiastes 5:10-15Topic: GivingNotes:- The importance of tithing- The wealth is in the seed, there is no harvest without the seed- "The Treasure Principle" by Randy Alcorn- The more you have, the more you want- We've justified greed in the church of America, what we call ministry is materialism- Often wonder what it would be like to be a bear, to go through life and just live.- In the Kingdom to come there will be inexhaustible resources- He blesses me so I can give, you only keep what you give away- Story of church that stopped tithing, is now withering- Breakdown in 1991, led to give and was healed after obedience- Sometimes He calms the storm and sometimes He calms me

2007-01-28-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 28th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Topic: GivingNotes:

2007-01-28-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 28th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Topic: GivingNotes:

2007-01-24-1900 Winston Wooden is the speaker for Wednesday evening January 24th, 2007.Scripture ref: Heb. 12:1-4; Eph. 2:6; Phil. 3:13; John 17:4-5Topic: Spiritual RaceNotes:- We begin the race with excitement, something happens, we lose zeal- Story of man who lost wife, realized what he'd sacrificed for business- We must cast off weights and sins before we can run the race- Conduct characterized by walk, service by race- Story of friend, hamburger weighed him down for race- To finish we must focus on Jesus- Christ has done all necessary for us to finish; who He calls, He equips- Stories: becoming an elder, child cleaning room- Christ is coming back; what are you doing for Him?- Crown of glory, pastor's, of life, rejoicing, righteousness, incorruptible

2007-01-21-1830 Steve Wright, former Pastor from Providence Christian Center (also known as "The Hotdog Church") of San Francisco is the speaker for the 6:30 Sunday evening January 21st, 2007. Steve has recently joined the staff of Central Church of God.Scripture Ref: Luke 10:1-3, 9; Luke 9:51-62; Mark 1:17Topic: DiscipleshipNotes:- Visit to father's grave. Adopted, made part of his family- Remember salvation, God adopted me, I carry His name- Salvation is by grace, free, but discipleship does cost.- Follow Christ to Jerusalem to death, mission field- If God is calling you to what is comfortable, it may not be God- Often God asks us to do something and we don't, it comes back- How to catch a monkey, he won't let go. We must let go- Missions is a relationship, pray about the harvest- It's easier to pray for other missionaries than to go and do- Story of woman (dancer) on train- We are to be fishers of men, not many are fishing anymore- Man at Gay parade in San Francisco, Gay Christian bible.

2007-01-21-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 21st, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 21:15-17; Ephesians 5:22Topic: LoveNotes:

2007-01-21-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 21st, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 21:15-17; Ephesians 5:22Topic: LoveNotes:

2007-01-17-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 17th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Hebrews 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:15-17; 2 Peter 1:5-13Topic: ReconcilliationNotes:- The kingdom of God is at hand; lay aside sin, the weight of sins already forgiven- A beaver builds a damn one stick at a time; devil brings up past sins, issues one at a time - Dentist prods until he finds cavity; Satan finds weakness, builds on it; bad spots must be dealt with before they worsen- Grandma lost short term memory; some things we need to forget… if God is willing to forget our sins, so should we- The exodus; God destroyed Egypt one plague at a time; soon people began complaining, had forgotten what God brought them out of- We scuba dive for sins Christ forgave; we like to remember the good old days; count them ALL as rubbish; God will free you of memory- If it does not glorify God to pursue a thought, take it captive

2007-01-14-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening January 14th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about the baptism of the Holy Spirit.Scripture Ref: John 4:13; John 7:37; Acts 19Topic: Baptism of the SpiritNotes:- Baby Dedication- At the well, Jesus spoke about water that satisfies, but the baptism of the Spirit is as flowing rivers- A separate experience, evidence of tongues, sent on day of Pentecost- 12 men spoke in tongues AND prophesied- Baptism not greater than salvation, unless expressed in love is in vain- Who speaks in tongues does not speak to men, but to God- Pray, read, pursue love, desire spiritual gifts… that you may prophesy- When anointing leaves you feel empty, depressed. Approach throne of grace. When time comes, He will give what is needed- Who speaks in tongues edifies himself; prophecy edifies church- A move of the spirit does not frighten, but convicts, stirs- Have you received the Holy ghost since you believed?

2007-01-14-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 14th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 10:38-42; Phil 4:11-13; Hebrews13:5-6Topic: PurposeNotes:- Jesus at home of Mary and Martha; Mary's focus on Jesus- Who is controlling your life? we need to simplify- Are you experiencing the Peace of God? Do you harbor feelings?- Are you proud of your accomplishments? If not then you need a change. When you do what glorifies Him, you feel alive.- Are you and your family enjoying the fruit of your labor? Don't forsake this moment for a future that may not come. - The importance of eating together, touching people. Table of Grace- Easter Egg hunts: people spend life trying to obtain what will rot away

2007-01-14-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 14th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 10:38-42; Phil 4:11-13; Hebrews13:5-6Topic: PurposeNotes:- Jesus at home of Mary and Martha; Mary's focus on Jesus- Who is controlling your life? we need to simplify- Are you experiencing the Peace of God? Do you harbor feelings?- Are you proud of your accomplishments? If not then you need a change. When you do what glorifies Him, you feel alive.- Are you and your family enjoying the fruit of your labor? Don't forsake this moment for a future that may not come. - The importance of eating together, touching people. Table of Grace- Easter Egg hunts: people spend life trying to obtain what will rot away

2007-01-10-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 10th, 2007. Scripture Ref: Luke 7Topic: HollinessNotes:- Holiness is the standard and the substance of the Christian life- It is impossible for God to sin, be tempted, or tempt- We are too much like the world; grace doesn't merely release us from the guilt of sin, but from the grip of sin- Jesus at home of Simon, woman to wash His feet; parable of two men, one owed ten times the other; neither debt could be paid, as no sin- Double delusion in Church-we rationalize some sins while others are detestable; some think they are less sinful because they don't act out every sin- I'm where I am by the grace of God, no pride or arrogance- Man on rodeo circuit-God kept him by grace- Some raised in church don't realize how far God reached to save them- We substitute legalism for holiness/tolerance for love- Christ's righteousness saves, repentance does not obtain righteousness- Stories: JFK assassination on radio in London theater; Roman Empire transformed by Christian integrity; Nelson Mandela (reconciliation)

2007-01-07-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening January 7th, 2007 in the 6:30 service about the baptism of the Holy Spirit.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-20; Romans 8:26Topic: Holy SpiritNotes:- People look for "activity," tongues, prophecy, etc. rather than relationship. Pentecostal experience becomes destination, "faith level"- Prayer becomes a task- Working on motorcycle, dropped screw, sought but did not find- Women seek husbands, etc. don't go looking, just stay ready- Knowledge/scripture useless without prayer life- Pray for one another, pray in the Spirit- After you've prayed in the spirit, speak boldly the truth- Tongues were not given to preach the gospel- You can't teach people to pray in Spirit, as the spirit gives utterance- When we are weak, the spirit prays through groanings- You don't have the right to command angels (female preacher told angel to find her ring). God rejects the proud.- God is not looking for spiritual giants, but obedient children

2007-01-07-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 7th, 2007 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 3:16-21; John 5:24Topic: The True GospelNotes:- Road to Damascus, Paul asked "Who are you, Lord," and "What do you want me to do?"- What kind of sin must one commit to deserve hell? "He that does not believe on the name of the Son of God.?- Sin of Saddam Hussein, the Holocaust, child molesters- Pure gospel preaching has immediate effect; shame attached to gospel- Devil finds ways to water down the truth; people can be motivated and do good and not be saved- When you believe, you pass from death to life- Phone call from pastor friend: son murdered, went blind. Sermon on Treasure in Darkness- When we are in dark places, God teaches us, reveals things

2007-01-07-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning January 7th, 2007 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: John 3:16-21; John 5:24Topic: The True GospelNotes:- Road to Damascus, Paul asked "Who are you, Lord," and "What do you want me to do?"- What kind of sin must one commit to deserve hell? "He that does not believe on the name of the Son of God."- Sin of Saddam Hussein, the Holocaust, child molesters- Pure gospel preaching has immediate effect; shame attached to gospel- Devil finds ways to water down the truth; people can be motivated and do good and not be saved- When you believe, you pass from death to life- Phone call from pastor friend: son murdered, went blind. Sermon on Treasure in Darkness- When we are in dark places, God teaches us, reveals things

2007-01-03-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 3rd, 2007. Scripture Ref: Exodus 3:5; Romans 1:4; II Corinthians 7:1Topic: HollinessNotes:- Christ was sinless, holy; His purpose for us is holiness- Ted Haggard scandal- Americans don't know what holiness is; morality is not an obligation- People have embraced a faith that saves but does not change- Deep into situational ethics, no moral absolutes- True holiness works together with love, not mean-spirited demand- The world sees the hypocrisy clearer than we do- Repentance affirms the ideal (I know I've sinned and know what I need to be and am sorry)- I don't just want to get to heaven, but to hide away in Jesus- Prayer to be less transaction (what I can get) and more transformation- Story of two brothers (success/failure)- Story of encounter with daughter; apology- God is after honesty, not perfection

2006-12-31-2300 Pastor Loran Livingston continues a tradition at Central this evening December 31st, 2006 in a special 11:00 PM service, by selecting scriptures for the new year.Scripture Ref: Psa 46:1; Luke 6:23; Micah 7:8; Matt 5:18; Psa 34:18; Isa 60:20; James 4:10; Rev 21:7; John 14:27; Psa 34:17; Gal 6:9; Prov 1:33; Psa 27:14Topic: New Year ScripturesNotes:- Whatever you face this year, God is faithful- Live like you're leaving- Rid of unnecessary things in your life- Read your Bible- Scriptures by section

2006-12-31-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 31st, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 51:1-10; I Tim. 5:24-25; Psalm 19:12-14Topic: SinNotes:- Examination of ourselves that nothing be between me and my savior- Death of James Brown, Gerald Ford, Saddam Hussein- You will die, no second chance, sins will find you out- The world knows nothing about death; eulogies all are going to heaven- Secret sins are only secret to man, not to God- If you don't deal with sins, they become presumptuous, you justify- Private sins become public sins- Your definition of grace becomes false; living in known sin- Affairs, divorce; man justifying not tithing; wearing and returning clothing; preacher using different address to join golf course- Analogy of stop sign; one warning is all you need; bible only mention homosexuality seven times

2006-12-31-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 31st, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 51:1-10; I Tim. 5:24-25; Psalm 19:12-14Topic: SinNotes:- Examination of ourselves that nothing be between me and my savior- Death of James Brown, Gerald Ford, Saddam Hussein- You will die, no second chance, sins will find you out- The world knows nothing about death; eulogies all are going to heaven- Secret sins are only secret to man, not to God- If you don't deal with sins, they become presumptuous, you justify- Private sins become public sins- Your definition of grace becomes false; living in known sin- Affairs, divorce; man justifying not tithing; wearing and returning clothing; preacher using different address to join golf course- Analogy of stop sign; one warning is all you need; bible only mention homosexuality seven times

2006-12-24-0900 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this Christmas Eve morning December 24th, 2006 in a 9:00 service.Scripture Ref: Topic: CommunionNotes:- Communion Service- Christmas about gifts, a tree - Jesus is the greatest gift; every good and perfect gift- The tree on Calvary, the cross

2006-12-17-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening December 17th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about the wilderness.Scripture Ref: Topic: WildernessNotes:- Experience in Sinai Desert, extreme heat/cold- Your faith is born in the wilderness- Called, chosen, but wandering- Learn to worship God, walk with God, work for God- God speaks in the Wilderness- You may know God's called you to something but you're not equipped- Moses spent 40 years in wilderness, Jesus 40 days in wilderness- Some people give up while in wilderness; this is where your faith flourishes

2006-12-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 17th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 2:8-14; II Corinthians 9:15; Col. 1:20Topic: ShalomNotes:- You don't get something from Jesus, you get Jesus- Shalom- Hebrew for the all encompassing gift of Jesus, 4 definitions- Peace, to be complete (intruder, sin must be removed to have peace)- Payment, Jesus bought back peace- Greeting- People remove themselves from the world, hide in church, but we should all "go out among them…"- Doctors often specialize in one thing, Computer geeks, something is wrong when we have interest in only one area- We are to enjoy this earth that God has given- Narrow scope of thinking can keep you out of the marketplace where sinners are; we are the light of the world; live life in front of them- Christians in politics: believers should be light in dark places- Shalom: God be praised, to learn, productivity- Turn worship into works for Him- Youth Choir raised $ to but gifts for inmates to give to their children

2006-12-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 17th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Luke 2:8-14; II Corinthians 9:15; Col. 1:20Topic: ShalomNotes:- You don't get something from Jesus, you get Jesus- Shalom- Hebrew for the all encompassing gift of Jesus, 4 definitions- Peace, to be complete (intruder, sin must be removed to have peace)- Payment, Jesus bought back peace- Greeting- People remove themselves from the world, hide in church, but we should all "go out among them…"- Doctors often specialize in one thing, Computer geeks, something is wrong when we have interest in only one area- We are to enjoy this earth that God has given- Narrow scope of thinking can keep you out of the marketplace where sinners are; we are the light of the world; live life in front of them- Christians in politics: believers should be light in dark places- Shalom: God be praised, to learn, productivity- Turn worship into works for Him- Youth Choir raised $ to but gifts for inmates to give to their children

2006-12-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 10th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 16:13-19; Luke 13:1-5Topic: Notes:

2006-12-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 10th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 16:13-19; Luke 13:1-5Topic: Notes:

2006-12-03-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening December 3rd, 2006 in the 6:30 service about sound doctrine.Scripture Ref: John 2:5; Titus 2Topic: InstructionNotes:- Preach doctrine: older men to be sober, self controlled- Older women reverent, not slanderous (by your words judged), to admonish younger women to love their husbands- Young men to be sober minded- God doesn't send instruction through those we want ; consider all instruction from godly men and women- Paul didn't try to change the world, but to change people- Slaves to be a witness to their masters; we in our workplaces- We must show respect to authorities

2006-12-03-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 3rd, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Cor. 3:9, 12:18; Psalms 92:13; Eph. 2:10; Acts 2:42, 44-47Topic: God's CallNotes:- What has God called you to do?- You are God's field, a building, living stones. Jesus is the cornerstone- You will be judged for what He called you to do, works ordained- How do you find God's specific will? Seek His face; Plant Yourself- Jesus ordained the church; people don't want to commit- You cannot choose the church you belong to- Churches full of people in the wrong places not fulfilling their call- The first problem in the first church was racial- We must have concern for the lost and multiply- God sends trouble to get us to move on; preach gospel wherever we go

2006-12-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning December 3rd, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: I Cor. 3:9, 12:18; Psalms 92:13; Eph. 2:10; Acts 2:42, 44-47Topic: God's CallNotes:- What has God called you to do?- You are God's field, a building, living stones. Jesus is the cornerstone- You will be judged for what He called you to do, works ordained- How do you find God's specific will? Seek His face; Plant Yourself- Jesus ordained the church; people don't want to commit- You cannot choose the church you belong to- Churches full of people in the wrong places not fulfilling their call- The first problem in the first church was racial- We must have concern for the lost and multiply- God sends trouble to get us to move on; preach gospel wherever we go

2006-11-29-1900 Kenny Martin is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening November 29th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Daniel 3; Mark 8:36Topic: ActionNotes:- The fiery furnace- Peer pressure- Lottery tickets-stewardship- Surfing the web, drinking- This life is temporary, stay on course

2006-11-26-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening November 26th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about being "doers" of The Word.Scripture Ref: James 1:21-25; John 13:12-17; Proverbs 29:18Topic: ActionNotes:- We read Scripture from a Greek/Roman perspective (knowledge), Hebrews read for the sake of doing- Only when we do, do we understand and have joy- Disposal installation: manual didn't make sense until put into action- Harley Davidson repair, get down, use the tools, get hands dirty- Be happy doing what Jesus did while he walked the earth- Make the decision to have time for people; go beyond your job; do what is important, choose the best thing- Cow chewing his cud; meditate on the Word

2006-11-26-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 26th, 2006 in the 10:30 service. Scripture Ref: Matthew 7:13-14; Acts 17:29-31; Luke 16; Titus 2:11-13 Topic: Righteousness Notes: - Eternity, everyone will give account to Jesus, every little thing matters - Mention of Avi Mizrachi… a witness everywhere he goes (Wal-Mart) - Lazerus and the rich man - We must preach the truth to all, people will walk away - We must live a lifestyle that flees sin, denies the flesh - The torment of hell is real and is forever - We celebrate grace, but have wrongly defined it - Grace gives us the ability not to sin - You must have a life changing encounter with Jesus - We will always fight sin, the sinful nature remains; this temple houses both flesh and spirit

2006-11-26-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 26th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Matthew 7:13-14; Acts 17:29-31; Luke 16; Titus 2:11-13Topic: RighteousnessNotes:- Eternity, everyone will give account to Jesus, every little thing matters- Mention of Avi Mizrachi… a witness everywhere he goes (Wal-Mart)- Lazerus and the rich man- We must preach the truth to all, people will walk away- We must live a lifestyle that flees sin, denies the flesh- The torment of hell is real and is forever- We celebrate grace, but have wrongly defined it- Grace gives us the ability not to sin- You must have a life changing encounter with Jesus- We will always fight sin, the sinful nature remains; this temple houses both flesh and spirit

2006-11-21-1900 Greg Baker is the speaker for Wednesday evening November 21th, 2006.Scripture Ref: 1 Cor 15:1-10Topic: TestimonyNotes:Testimonies- Dan White- Becky Kelly- Bonita Clark- - - Bob Wilson- Rita

2006-11-19-1030 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning November 19th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 73Topic: EndureNotes:

2006-11-19-0830 Pastor Charles Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker this morning November 19th, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 73Topic: EndureNotes:

2006-11-15-1900 Perry Tuttle & Evan Albertyn are the speakers for Central on Wednesday evening November 15th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Philippians 1:6; Romans 5:19-20; Hebrews 11:6Topic: FaithNotes:Perry Tuttle/Evan Albertyn- To walk by faith, you must hope for something- Children want to be in the presence of their father- Satan says God is trying to keep good things from us (as in the garden)- Out of God's presence flows His promises, then His instruction- Do you trust God? Obey and He will provide- You must come to the end of Yourself, nothing will satisfy except Jesus (story of son Korde, iPod, laptop)- There are 49 commands of Jesus, we must know them to do as He- God has called some to write a book, to start a business, ministry, etc.- The tests get bigger, your faith gets bigger, the window to God's greatness gets bigger

2006-11-12-1030 This morning November 12th, 2006 in the 10:30 service, we have a special treat as Pastor Loran Livingston introduces a guest speaker, Rabbi Avi Mizrachi from Adonai Hoi congregation. Adonai Roi (Hebrew for "The Lord is my Shepard") congegation is a Messianic Jewish, Hebrew speaking, Israeli congregation in Tel Aviv, Israel.Scripture Ref: Psalms 90:12-13; Ezekiel 36:19-28; Mat 23:37-39Topic: IsraelNotes:

2006-11-12-0830 This morning November 12th, 2006 in the 8:30 service, we have a special treat as Pastor Loran Livingston introduces a guest speaker, Rabbi Avi Mizrachi from Adonai Hoi congregation. Adonai Roi (Hebrew for "The Lord is my Shepard") congegation is a Messianic Jewish, Hebrew speaking, Israeli congregation in Tel Aviv, Israel.Scripture Ref: Psalms 90:12-13; Ezekiel 36:19-28; Mat 23:37-39Topic: IsraelNotes:

2006-11-08-1900 Perry Tuttle & Evan Albertyn are the speakers for Central on Wednesday evening November 8th, 2006. Scripture Ref: 1 Sam 12-14; Psalm 16:11; Phil 3:8-10Topic: Greatness of GodNotes:- Walking the streets praying (a heart to influence marketplace leaders of the world)- Tells story in Charleston, 6 months later hears of someone telling his story in South Africa- The story of Jesus told throughout the world over 200 years- If you believe God is big, you will see His greatness- God's economy-put yourself last, if you want to live you have to die- Samaritan woman at the well, Elijah and the widow- Faith feeds character, character feeds actions- Dream to be debt free then lost everything- Gifted car to sister-in-law, new cars given ever since. Giving of ties- The reward of faith is that you get to see God- The reward of heaven is God (not heaven)- God blessing is Himself, not what He gives

2006-11-05-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening November 5th, 2006 in the 6:30 service about our relationship with God.Scripture Ref: Hosea 2:14; Psalm 132:7; Nahum 1:12-13; Psalm 105Topic: Relationship with GodNotes:- God allures people, does not force them- He allures us into the wilderness where we will seek His comfort- We glory in tribulation as an athlete in a trophy- Tribulation leads to perseverance... hope.- The first rung on the ladder to hope is tribulation- He can bring me out of the wilderness- That first-love fire will be rekindled- Jesus has always desired a husband-wife kind of relationship with His people. We are God's sons and daughters.- Jesus didn't die so we could work for Him, but worship and have intimacy Him.- People fall because they think work brings them closer to God.

2006-11-05-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 5th, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Psalm 105:16-21; II Corinthians 4:4; II Timothy 2:26; Ephesians 3:1, 4:1; I Peter 4:14-17; Mark 9:47Topic: Notes:- Until we know the Lord, we are prisoners of Satan; think we are free- Believers are always in the crosshairs of Satan- Be wise in you judgement, not judgemental- You need Jesus, not church- God needs a broken man. He will open doors, is finishing a work in us, for His glory, not ours.