Central Church

2006-11-05-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning November 5th, 2006 in the 8:30 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.

2006-11-01-1900 Jim Busker is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening November 1st, 2006. Scripture Ref: John 8:3-10; I Cor 3:11-15Topic: HolinessNotes:- Woman committed adultery, Grace of God extended, law kept- Student's time spent in athletics vs. time in academics- Every man's works tried by fire; all be brought in line with scripture- Know what you believe- How the scriptures came to be- Do your [words, actions, thoughts, worship, conversations, relationships, parenting] line up with the Word of God?

2006-10-29-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 29, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Proverbs 3:5&6; Psalm 125:1&2Topic: Notes:- God had a plan for you before you were born; you are where you are supposed to be.- Trust is the most important word in your faith; is an abandonment of what seems logical- God told Abraham to kill his son; Abraham was prepared to commit murder at God's command- At some point your theology will unravel; God will ask something of you that appears to contradict His own Word.- Who am I to question? God sees and knows what I do not- Miserable joy, a calm tempest; you can't see where you're going but know the path is already laid out clearly.- Job was righteous but God gave Satan permission to test him; American Christianity says good things come to good people.- God alone will keep you, not scripture or people ore anything else.- The enemy blames your own sin for your troubles; God is responsible; let Him do as he wants.- Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers, Trusted God, did not seek revenge.

2006-10-29-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 29, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Proverbs 3:5&6; Psalm 125:1&2Topic: Notes:- God had a plan for you before you were born; you are where you are supposed to be.- Trust is the most important word in your faith; is an abandonment of what seems logical- God told Abraham to kill his son; Abraham was prepared to commit murder at God's command- At some point your theology will unravel; God will ask something of you that appears to contradict His own Word.- Who am I to question? God sees and knows what I do not- Miserable joy, a calm tempest; you can't see where you're going but know the path is already laid out clearly.- Job was righteous but God gave Satan permission to test him; American Christianity says good things come to good people.- God alone will keep you, not scripture or people ore anything else.- The enemy blames your own sin for your troubles; God is responsible; let Him do as he wants.- Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers, Trusted God, did not seek revenge.

2006-10-25-1900 David Niemeyer is the speaker for Wednesday evening October 25th, 2006.Scripture ref: Deu 7:9Topic: GodNotes:- Know that I am your God; know because you�ve seen- Making cookies with daughter, burned by the stove; then you know- Lose wallet/keys; you learn to know where they are- Story of brother, killed his father; God was faithful to him even in sin

2006-10-22-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening October 22, 2006 in the 6:30 service about faith and prayer.Scripture Ref: Phil. 4:4-7; I Chronicles 4:10; Matt. 20:29-34Topic: PrayerNotes:- New Members Join- Testimony: Julie Stassie- Prayer is our way of talking to God- Nothing is too big or too small for God; make your requests- Stay away from trouble and sin- Holy men of the Bible prayed and God granted their requests

2006-10-22-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 22, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Rev. 3:17-19; Deut. 4:24; Heb. 12:29; Jeremiah 23:29; Psalm 97:3Topic: Notes:- What happens between prayer and the answer?- I know God loves me because he chastens me- Why would God allow us to suffer?- God molds and makes us what He wants us to be- Jesus is assayer of your soul- God puts us in fire to rid us of impurities- People notice when the passion of God is in you.- Praise God in darkness and in light- Before you see His face, you will see His fire- No one is hungry for God; God forces us to Him

2006-10-22-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 22, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Rev. 3:17-19; Deut. 4:24; Heb. 12:29; Jeremiah 23:29; Psalm 97:3Topic: Notes:- What happens between prayer and the answer?- I know God loves me because he chastens me- Why would God allow us to suffer?- God molds and makes us what He wants us to be- Jesus is assayer of your soul- God puts us in fire to rid us of impurities- People notice when the passion of God is in you.- Praise God in darkness and in light- Before you see His face, you will see His fire- No one is hungry for God; God forces us to Him

2006-10-18-1900 Roger McWhorter is the speaker for the 7:00 Wednesday October 18th, 2006 evening service.Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18; I Peter 5:7-9; II Samuel 23Topic: Armor of GodNotes:- David' mighty men; God brings victory- The armor of God

2006-10-15-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening October 15, 2006 in the 6:30 service about faith and prayer.Scripture Ref: 2 Chronicles 16:9; 1 John 5;14Topic: PrayerNotes:- We need to make our requests known to God- If we care about it, so does the Lord; nothing is insignificant to Him

2006-10-15-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 15, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 8:26-31Topic: SufferingNotes:- "all things work together"- You will face tragedy, a part of life. You don't know what's coming- Saul was an avid, dedicated Jew, a Rabbi, committed to the law- Paul would suffer great things "for My namesake."- God is always at work in all things- Sandra departing for Spain, things for Pastor to do a home- How do my sheep make it? They're not your sheep- There is only one God, no Allah, no Buddha- God is love, whatever He does

2006-10-15-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 15, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 8:26-31Topic: SufferingNotes:- "all things work together"- You will face tragedy, a part of life. You don't know what's coming- Saul was an David, dedicated Jew, a Rabbi, committed to the law- Paul would suffer great things "for My namesake."- God is always at work in all things- Sandra departing for Spain, things for Pastor to do a home- How do my sheep make it? They're not your sheep- There is only one God, no Allah, no Buddha- God is love, whatever He does

2006-10-08-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening October 8, 2006 in the 6:30 service about fear.Scripture Ref: Mark 10:32; 1 JohnTopic: FearNotes:- Dread of what is coming is a form of fear- We must be obedient by faith, without fear

2006-10-08-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 8, 2006 in the 10:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 8:31-39; Matthew 25Topic: OvercomingNotes:- Things are always worse at night; the darkness is darker as we age- Jesus did His greatest works at night- Wind represents change- If God is for us, who can be against us? Is God for you?- Weeping may endure for the night, but joy is coming in the morning

2006-10-08-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning October 8, 2006 in the 8:30 service.Scripture Ref: Romans 8:31-39; Matthew 25Topic: OvercomingNotes:- Things are always worse at night; the darkness is darker as we age- Jesus did His greatest works at night- Wind represents change- If God is for us, who can be against us? Is God for you?- Weeping may endure for the night, but joy is coming in the morning

2006-10-04-1900 Winston Wooden is the speaker for Wednesday evening October 4th, 2006.Scripture ref: Heb 11:6; Mar 4:35-41; 2Pe 1:5; Luk 7:1-10; Deu 31:8; Pro 14:26-27; Isa 44:8; 1Cor 2:5; Mar 11:22Topic: Fear & FaithNotes:- People often motivated by fear, an emotion- God wants to move you into faith, requires action- Disciples with Jesus in storm at sea; come rest with Jesus- Believe regardless of miracles- Add to your faith- The fiery furnace- It's about relationship, knowing who Jesus is, not about what he will do for you- Story about losing job, facing fear, and regaining job

2006-10-01-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening October 1, 2006 in the 6:30 service about how our prayers might be too small for God!Scripture Ref: Ephesians 3:20-21; I Corinthians 2:9-16; John 14Topic: PrayerNotes:- The least utilized power in the church is prayer- Every time you pray, something happens in the spiritual realm- Our prayers are too small; there is no quota or limitation; ask without reservation, constantly and with confidence- If God wanted to multiply the church, where would we put them?- If we're comfortable we are not desperate; desperation brings desire and then prayer- God is honored when we ask- We want a move of the spirit that has people coming off the streets, peering in the windows; advancing God's kingdom; there will be a price to pay-are we ready?

2006-10-01-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning October 1, 2006 in the 10:30 service about faith.Scripture Ref: Hebrews: 23-29; II Corinthians 4:8-11Topic: FaithNotes:- Moses saw what was to come, chose to forsake Egypt- Egypt known as a world of sin- Sin makes you a resident of the world- You must get out of Egypt before you can enter the Promised Land- Moses was to deliver Israel; endured as seeing Him who is invisible- True faith vs. organizational faith- The world you were freed from is against you; you will suffer- [figures read of what was needed to care for Israel in wilderness]- We are invincible, cannot be defeated

2006-10-01-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning October 1, 2006 in the 8:30 service about faith.Scripture Ref: Hebrews: 23-29; II Corinthians 4:8-11Topic: FaithNotes:- Moses saw what was to come, chose to forsake Egypt- Egypt known as a world of sin- Sin makes you a resident of the world- You must get out of Egypt before you can enter the Promised Land- Moses was to deliver Israel; endured as seeing Him who is invisible- True faith vs. organizational faith- The world you were freed from is against you; you will suffer- [figures read of what was needed to care for Israel in wilderness]- We are invincible, cannot be defeated

2006-09-27-1900 Mike Canady is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening September 27th, 2006. Scripture Ref: II Chronicles 29:1-11, 28:19; Hebrews 9:14 Topic: SinNotes:- We are to be set apart, different- Hated taking out trash as a kid- Mud-outs in Biloxi after Katrina- We've gotten accustomed to the trash- You cannot escape the eyes of God- Open the doors of your heart, humble yourself before God- When the house was in order, revival came- Saved by grace, His mercy gives us time to work it out- At prison, men lifting weights, using spotter- Clean out the cobwebs, kill the spider- Job at a house, man going upstairs for Vodka, took to hospital, later called, saved and sober 4 months

2006-09-24-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening September 24, 2006 in the 6:30 service about how the power of prayer.Scripture Ref: Acts 12:1-12Topic: Live by PrayerNotes:- Peter imprisoned, prayed and was freed, praying church moved the hand of God, there is power in prayer- Too much knowledge without prayer makes you top heavy- You don't have anything God didn't give you, even faith- God love all people- The mission of the church is to pray for lost souls- (prayer for names in boxes)

2006-09-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning September 24, 2006 in the 10:30 service about fear.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:23-29Topic: FearNotes:- Moses' parents not afraid of Pharaoh, passed faith to Moses - Moses did not flee out of fear- You cannot have faith and fear simultaneously- Fear keeps us from being what God called us to be- Parable of the talents-one man afraid and hid- Spirit of fear embarrasses you, reminds of past sins- Divorce in the church greater than in the world- What frightens me most? Sickness, disease, safety of children…- People did great things because they trusted God- Satan steals the joy of living for God, people still fear facing Jesus- God protected Cain, Adam & Eve, Jonah- Mercy is the nature of God, not a mood- God let His prophet marry a prostitute, he loved her even as she hurt him, much like we turn from God and he still loves us- Breakfast at IHOP with men who thought he was someone else

2006-09-24-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning September 24, 2006 in the 8:30 service about fear.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:23-29Topic: FearNotes:- Moses' parents not afraid of Pharaoh, passed faith to Moses - Moses did not flee out of fear- You cannot have faith and fear simultaneously- Fear keeps us from being what God called us to be- Parable of the talents-one man afraid and hid- Spirit of fear embarrasses you, reminds of past sins- Divorce in the church greater than in the world- What frightens me most? Sickness, disease, safety of children…- People did great things because they trusted God- Satan steals the joy of living for God, people still fear facing Jesus- God protected Cain, Adam & Eve, Jonah- Mercy is the nature of God, not a mood- God let His prophet marry a prostitute, he loved her even as she hurt him, much like we turn from God and he still loves us- Breakfast at IHOP with men who thought he was someone else

2006-09-20-1900 Kenny Martin is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening September 20th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Psalm 91; Psalm 27:5; Proverbs 14:14, 26-27Topic: God's PresenceNotes:- God has a secret place prepared just for you where you can rest in Him- We get lost in things in life: job, family, etc.- Make God our dwelling place and fortress through prayer, keep our thoughts on things above- Where is the fear of God in our society? We should be afraid to sin- A father has authority of his child, molds and makes him - God is calling but we don't hear our name- God protects us under His wings as a hen does her chicks (story of fire- Choir going to Spain, ordained by God, no need to fear- Live like you're leaving today, ready if the trumpet sounds- Plagues against Egypt did not touch the children of God

2006-09-17-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this evening September 17, 2006 in the 6:30 service about how the Holy Spirit empowers us to speak with boldness.Scripture Ref: Acts 4:23-31; Matthew 25Topic: Live by Holy SpiritNotes:- Days after Pentecost, the people were filled with the spirit again- There is power with the infilling of the Holy Spirit, signs and wonders- Peter told the lame man to get up and walk; he was healed- Disciples told not to teach/preach in Jesus' name; Jesus is the controversy- When filled with the spirit, you are not ashamed, must tell people- The power stays with you; you are given opportunity to proclaim Jesus- People look for occurrences, the shaking of buildings, but the Spirit wants to change people; make them unashamed and unafraid- American Bible Society, chance to take printing presses into China- American Christians great at getting food, medical help, etc. but backed off of supplying the Word- Samaritan's Purse-only goes where they can preach the gospel- If you see a brother in need, "to the least of these, my brethren"- The church is called to preach the gospel, not just help people- People feel free to shout and praise in church but aren't winning souls- Muslims always speak of Allah and Muhammad (dead, lunatic), and will die and kill for them, but we have the truth, power, and authority

2006-09-17-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning September 17, 2006 in the 10:30 service about suffering.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:23-27; I John 5:19; Acts 4Topic: Live by FaithNotes: - Moses raised by Pharaoh's daughter, eventually turned from Pharaoh's household to suffer with the believers- It is a defining moment in a Christian's life when he decides to break ties with this world- World lies under influence of Satan, every system ungodly, unspiritual, humanistic- It's almost criminal to be Christian- Rosie O'Donnell-"fundamental Christians as dangerous as fundamental Islam"- This world is not our home/family- Laws cannot keep you from talking about Jesus at work- Brother Livingston working for railroad, gained respect of co-workers sharing Jesus- We must be willing to loose everything, suffer affliction rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season

2006-09-17-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston talks this morning September 17, 2006 in the 8:30 service about suffering.Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:23-27; I John 5:19; Acts 4Topic: Live by FaithNotes:- Moses raised by Pharaoh's daughter, eventually turned from Pharaoh's household to suffer with the believers- It is a defining moment in a Christian's life when he decides to break ties with this world- World lies under influence of Satan, every system ungodly, unspiritual, humanistic- It's almost criminal to be Christian- Rosie O'Donnell-"fundamental Christians as dangerous as fundamental Islam"- This world is not our home/family- Laws cannot keep you from talking about Jesus at work - Brother Livingston working for railroad, gained respect of co-workers sharing Jesus- We must be willing to loose everything, suffer affliction rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season

2006-09-13-1900 Jim Busker is the guest speaker for Central on Wednesday evening July 13th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Ex. 19:4-6; Heb. 8:10, 10:16, 12; Matt. 5:17; John 14:1-3Topic: ObedienceNotes:- Seen the face of God. Hebrew culture face is the essence. See face to face, you have their pleasure- Israel at base of mountain, God calls them up, they send Moses only- God wants close relationship with each person (Kingdom of Priests)- We say "this is close enough for now."- Be truthful in prayer- We need sometimes to be alone, fellowship with the spirit- Rosh Hashanah- Feasts, Celebrations, Offerings

2006-09-10-1830 Sunday evening service. After a brief intorduction by Pastor Loran, Anna Martin gives her testimony of how Jesus Christ became very real in her life recently.Scripture Ref: Psalm 51Topic: TestimonyPlease visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-09-10-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston makes a very important announcement to the congregation this morning.Scripture Ref: Luke 8:43- ; Psalm 107:20Topic: Spiritual HealthNotes:- Announcement: Dennis Livingston as Associate Pastor- Woman with issue of blood healed because she was desperate- Blood is life, flows out of you- Wounds unhealed: unforgiveness, anger, sin- We are content existing, not living- Jesus died so we can live with confidence, boldness, assurance- God lets things happen: divorce, sickness, death, racism- We want to be angry at people, but God could change things- Woman healed immediately, didn't need a therapist, pills, or physician- God works in each differently, we all must go through our own wilderness. He has a plan for your life.- Church is a hospital; people come for help

2006-09-10-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston makes a very important announcement to the congregation this morning.Scripture Ref: Luke 8:43- ; Psalm 107:20Topic: Spiritual HealthNotes:- Announcement: Dennis Livingston as Associate Pastor- Woman with issue of blood healed because she was desperate- Blood is life, flows out of you- Wounds unhealed: unforgiveness, anger, sin- We are content existing, not living- Jesus died so we can live with confidence, boldness, assurance- God lets things happen: divorce, sickness, death, racism- We want to be angry at people, but God could change things- Woman healed immediately, didn't need a therapist, pills, or physician- God works in each differently, we all must go through our own wilderness. He has a plan for your life.- Church is a hospital; people come for help

2006-09-06-1900 Roger McWhorter is the speaker for the 7:00 Wednesday September 6th, 2006 evening service.Scripture Ref: 1st Samual 15:22Topic: ObedienceNotes:- Obedience is better than sacrifice- Samuel was obedient to the Lord, King Saul was disobedient- Distance yourself from bad company- Destroyed Amalakites, brought back Agag. Saul kept sheep and cattle, listening to people and not God

2006-09-03-1830 Pastor Loran Livingston is back! Returning from a much needed time of rest. This is the 6:30 Sunday evening September 3rd, 2006 service. Don't miss this one. Pastor is filled with new fervor and fire for the Lord. He continues from this morning, his talk about the power that is available to every Christian through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.Scripture Ref: Genesis 26:15, 18, 19; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4, 2:38-39Topic: Baptism of the Holy SpiritNotes:- Doctrine of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is under attack- Abraham dug wells, Philistines later filled them so Israel could not drink, Isaac dug them out again- Our forefathers dug wells through prayer, expecting and believing and experienced the power of Pentecost- We see fakery and entertainment and pull away afraid to be associated- People will not come to the cross because of programs and opportunities that we offer, but by the spirit- The difference is apparent when preaching and music is anointed- Jabbering syllables does not compensate for unholy living- The experience must be preceded by repentance, brokenness, desire for holiness and purity- Tongues not for preaching the gospel but for glorification of God- Gift of the Spirit did not pass away; it is for us today- Men live in condemnation; we will always be tempted, but we can live victorious by the power of the Spirit- Crucify the flesh daily; don't look at your weakness, but at His strength; it's not about what you do for Him, but what He did for you

2006-09-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is back! Returning from a much needed time of rest. This is the 10:30 Sunday morning September 3rd, 2006 service. Don't miss this one. Pastor is filled with new fervor and fire for the Lord. He talks about the power that is available to every Christian through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.Scripture Ref: John 10:7-12; Matt 11:11-12Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes:- Grace Dispensation-whoever confesses will be forgiven and accepted- Satan comes to kill, steal and destroy- You are under attack; don't think it can't happen to you- Emasculation of men-men become what society says they should be- The complexity of our problems confuses us- Two parents working, children raises by a system with government's values because we try to live to society's standards- The world that controls us is the one that God told us to stay out of- Spouse work outside home closely to opposite sex- Subtlety of the enemy: small groups/Sunday school for accountability and fellowship, but the devil is at work; couples become too familiar- Availability of sin: internet

2006-09-03-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is back! Returning from a much needed time of rest. This is the 8:30 Sunday morning September 3rd, 2006 service. Don't miss this one. Pastor is filled with new fervor and fire for the Lord. He talks about the power that is available to every Christian through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.Scripture Ref: John 10:7-12; Matt 11:11-12Topic: Spiritual WarfareNotes:- Grace Dispensation-whoever confesses will be forgiven and accepted- Satan comes to kill, steal and destroy- You are under attack; don't think it can't happen to you- Emasculation of men-men become what society says they should be- The complexity of our problems confuses us- Two parents working, children raises by a system with government's values because we try to live to society's standards- The world that controls us is the one that God told us to stay out of- Spouse work outside home closely to opposite sex- Subtlety of the enemy: small groups/Sunday school for accountability and fellowship, but the devil is at work; couples become too familiar- Availability of sin: internet

006-08-23-1900 Perry Tuttle is the guest speaker for Wednesday evening August 30th, 2006.Scripture ref: Heb 11:6; Zech 6:15; Luke 9:62; Phil 3:7-9; Psa 30:1-5; 1Pet 2:21; Heb 6:14; Luke 10:1-2; Luke 10:17-20Topic: ObedienceNotes:- David & Goliath- Faith, Obey, Leave something, Lost, Over comer, Walk, Me, Expect

2006-08-27-1830 Greg Baker is the speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening August 27th, 2006Scripture Ref: Jonah 2; Mark 8:13-21; Joshua 4Topic: FaithfulnessNotes:- Absent minded professor: loses keys everywhere- Jonah carried the truth, disobeyed and was quarantined in fish because he forgot God's goodness- In the temple, blood for blood sets men free- Pharaoh, a wicked ruler, forgot God's power after each plague- Disciples forgot to take bread, forgot to trust Jesus- We look in the mirror then forget what we look like- We forget easily because we are finite- After the children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, God told them to build a memorial with 12 stones to remember what the Lord had done- Exhort one another, comfort one another

2006-08-27-1030 Dr. Raymond Culpepper , First Assistant Overseer for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning August 27th, 2006Scripture Ref: I Chronicles 14:8-17Topic: BreakthroughNotes:- If you're in a rut, depression, illness, lack of ambition; you need a breakthrough, intervention of God- David focused on getting everything out of life possible (intentionality), had influence, left inheritance to those who followed- Philistines: denial, destruction, distraction- Determined by God, Embraced by us, Secured by faith, Taught by challenges, Intensified by holy spirit, Negated by disobedience, Yes to God no to Devil - The spirit of the Philistines is still alive and is after you- Believe in a big God. Do you serve a genie in a bottle god, sweet grandfather god, CEO god, busy dad god?- Astronomer in Chile saw supernova 170,000 light years away. God present 170,000 years ago and still today.- Abram in tent, God told him to go out to count the stars. Sometimes you have to get out of circumstance to see how big God is.- Cast down imaginations (story of voice in his spirit threatening destruction).

2006-08-27-0830 Dr. Raymond Culpepper , First Assistant Overseer for the Church of God is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning August 27th, 2006Scripture Ref: I Chronicles 14:8-17Topic: BreakthroughNotes:- If you're in a rut, depression, illness, lack of ambition; you need a breakthrough, intervention of God- David focused on getting everything out of life possible (intentionality), had influence, left inheritance to those who followed- Philistines: denial, destruction, distraction- Determined by God, Embraced by us, Secured by faith, Taught by challenges, Intensified by holy spirit, Negated by disobedience, Yes to God no to Devil - The spirit of the Philistines is still alive and is after you- Believe in a big God. Do you serve a genie in a bottle god, sweet grandfather god, CEO god, busy dad god?- Astronomer in Chile saw supernova 170,000 light years away. God present 170,000 years ago and still today.- Abram in tent, God told him to go out to count the stars. Sometimes you have to get out of circumstance to see how big God is.- Cast down imaginations (story of voice in his spirit threatening destruction).

2006-08-23-1900 Winston Wooden is the guest speaker for Wednesday evening August 23rd, 2006.Scripture ref: Matt. 19:3-9; Malachi 2:10-3:1; Proverbs 5:7-20Topic: DivorceNotes:- Marital contract, man then leaves to build home, comes back for marriage and celebration lasting 7 days, then consummation- God loves marriage, hates divorce, never intended for divorce- Two become one- Two schools of thought on divorce; Hillel says divorce for any reason- When things go wrong, there is a spiritual problem- Where is your marriage?- Don't equate feelings with love- Love, submit, forgive, be humble, selfless and united

2006-08-20-1830 Dr. Steve Land, president of Church of God Theological Seminary is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening August 20th, 2006Scripture Ref: Mark 10:35; II Corinthians 4:7-5:4Topic: HolinessNotes:- Sons of Zebedee looking to Share Jesus' glory, not His suffering- Salvation is life amidst death, forgiveness in culture of sin, freedom in culture of bondage- If you live Godly, you will suffer; our life and death become offering to God through Jesus Christ- We need become servants of God, brothers and sisters- He sustains us to follow Him, gives new life and new hope- There is still humiliation in life, but as God's children we have dignity- We are not yet ready for His glory- Death is against us but we are being renewed, hope in God's provision- When father died, the peace of God present- Success will be looking into the face of Jesus- What do you want on your tombstone, epitaph, obituary?- Communion of the saints transcends time and space

2006-08-20-1030 Dr. Steve Land, president of Church of God Theological Seminary is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning August 20th, 2006Scripture Ref: Psalm 1:2Topic: HolinessNotes:- People have lost delight, lost sight of God's perfect design- God and Jesus' name used in vain, without meaning- When we've lost tough with God, we have no true delight- Rites of passage: cursing, drinking, smoking, fornication (rebellion)- People get stuck in lifestyle of rebellion- Hugh Heffner-declared a liberator, all about selfish pleasure, is a lie- Delight in the law of the Lord- Marriage-story of mother and father, always delighted in one another- We are the bride of Christ; He delights in us- Commune with the Lord, delight in Him in every situation- It doesn't matter what we feel but what is true- When He changes our heart, we desire what He gives

2006-08-20-0830 Dr. Steve Land, president of Church of God Theological Seminary is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning August 20th, 2006Scripture Ref: I Chronicles 16:29Topic: HolinessNotes:- Everybody worships, people put together all kinds of religions, some go to different churches but don't belong to one body of worship- We've made place of worship a choice, but where does God want us?- Churches are marketing quick fixes, but we must pray through and wait on the Lord- Woman in church: her life sanctified her husband, he was saved- Mentally challenged woman who used gov't check to help poor- You worship what you fear- Love Him with everything, in every part of life- Satan tempts us, deny yourself- People want a savior they can applaud, but we are to worship and serve- We are created in His image, for His purpose. He is holy, so be holy- There is no private sin because we are a family, a community- Ugly worship is done by those who don't walk in righteousness, fellowship with the believers.

2006-08-16-1900 David Niemeyer is the guest speaker for Wednesday evening August 16th, 2006.Scripture ref: I Cor. 1:11, 3:3, 5:1, 6:6, 7:10, 8:9, 10; Acts 18:1, 9-11; Psalms 78Topic: SinNotes:- The city of Corinth made up of all kinds of people, sin city- Paul spoke of contentions within the Church, divisions, immorality- Christians trying to solve their problems amongst unbelievers- Get things right with other people so God can use you- Sexual immorality, divorce, idolatry… sin has become familiar to us, but is still unacceptable to God- Prison trip, alone in hotel room flipping channels, perversion on TV, had to turn it off, unacceptable, inhibits our being what God has called- Don't do things (smoke, drink, etc.) that will hurt your witness or cause others to stumble- God has always been with me, should be dead, God spares life- God is The Way of escape from temptation, sin- Examine yourself for what may displease God- From serving the homeless to preaching

2006-08-13-1830 Sunday evening service. Gene Shelton is the speaker for this evening.Scripture Ref: Eph 6:10-13Topic: Spiritual ConflictNotes:- We sometimes get overwhelmed in spiritual warfare, but the battle belongs to the Lord- There's conflict everywhere; between nations, within the nation, government, media, homes, body of Christ- Conflicts in the natural world: uncovering of terrorist plot in U.K.- Conflict in every believer, between the Spirit and the flesh- Plot of terror against us to confuse, scare, intimidate, steal joy, ruin reputation and witness- Not every opportunity is of God: not every door that opens is the right door. It may look and feel good but be the wrong thing- Read, pray, live in the Spirit

2006-08-13-1030 Pastor Charles Edward Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker for Central on Sunday morning August 13th, 2006. Scripture Ref: John 11:35; Mat 21:21-22; Mar 1:15; Luk 22:67 Please visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-08-13-0830 Pastor Charles Edward Mack, Sr. is the guest speaker for Central on Sunday morning August 13th, 2006. Scripture Ref: John 11:35; Mat 21:21-22; Mar 1:15; Luk 22:67 Please visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-08-09-1900 Mike Canady is the guest speaker for Central on Wednesday evening August 9th, 2006. Scripture Ref: Please visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-08-06-1830 Sunday evening service. Gene Shelton is the speaker for this evening.Scripture Ref: Prov 16:9; Prov 3:4-5Topic: Please visit http://CCoGMedia.org to download sermons from 2003 through the present.

2006-08-02-1900 Kenny Martin is the guest speaker for Central on Wednesday evening August 2nd, 2006. Scripture Ref: Gen 32; John 4:1-26; Acts 9Topic: ChangeNotes:- Jacob-stole birthright from Esau, fled to Mesopotamia, the Lord led him back home. - When you have encounter with God He will reconcile family- Samaritan woman at well-Jesus asks her for water, offers living water- When you have encounter with God you begin to ask questions- We get so busy in this life we disregard things of God- Paul's conversion on Damascus Road- When you have encounter with God, you know his voice/touch- God has something for everyone to do